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JCE

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 56.9, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$16.48
2026-07-16
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
56.9
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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JCE with MA50 and MA200

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JCE2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$16.29+1.15% vs price
MA200
$15.84+4.03% vs price
RSI (14)
56.9Neutral zone
MACD Signal
BullishMomentum above signal
Macro Support
$15.11–$15.684.9% below price · 6 touches
Support Quality
6 touches0.9× zone volume
Chart Summary
Trend summary for JCE

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $16.48, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 1.1% and above the 200-day moving average by 4.0%.

Momentum and stretch context

JCE currently has an RSI reading of 56.9, which leans mildly positive without looking too stretched. In other words, momentum is supportive, but not yet extreme enough to dominate the entire chart read.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing JCE next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

The Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is a specialized closed-end equity fund. Orchestrated by Nuveen Investments Inc., its operational oversight is a collaborative effort involving Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, and INTECH Investment Management. It directs its primary investments towards public equities within the United States. Additionally, a portion of its assets may be allocated to derivatives, specifically futures and options. The fund diversifies its holdings across a broad spectrum of industries. A significant emphasis is placed on large-capitalization companies, typically those whose market values align with constituents of the S&P 500 Index. Portfolio construction is guided by a rigorous quantitative analysis methodology. Its performance benchmark is the S&P 500 Index. Established on March 23, 2007, the fund is domiciled in the United States.

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Cary Maguire
Employees
0
Market cap
$280.2M
Beta
1.08
52-week range
$13.99 – $16.71
Dividend
Yes · $1.34
Exchange
NYSE
Country
US
IPO date
28 Mar 2007
ISIN
US67090X1072
CUSIP
67090X107
Website
nuveen.com
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. JCE listed on NYSE.
Share dilution

JCE shares outstanding over time

Tracking total shares outstanding is one way to spot dilution — a rising line means the company has issued more shares (stock-based compensation, secondary offerings, convertible debt), which spreads the same earnings and ownership across more shares. A falling line usually reflects buybacks.

Jun 2019Dec 2025
Shares outstanding (latest)
17.0M
Since Jun 2019
+6.1%
Trend
More shares outstanding
Historical shares-outstanding data from Financial Modeling Prep. JCE14 data points from Jun 2019 to Dec 2025.
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