# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001048702
**File Stem:** 0001752724-23-063269
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 15810
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001752724-23-063269.hdr.sgml**: 20230322

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001752724-23-063269

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230131

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230322

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230322

**PERIOD START**: 20231031

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001048702
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-08495
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23752176

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 05-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-435-5749

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** MAIL CODE 05-02-210
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43215

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GARTMORE MUTUAL FUNDS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020125

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19991015

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONWIDE INVESTING FOUNDATION III
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19971029

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund (Series ID: S000041096)

| Class ID   | Class Name                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000127589 | Class A                     | NWGPX           |
| C000127590 | Class C                     | NWGQX           |
| C000127591 | Class R6                    | NWKEX           |
| C000127592 | Institutional Service Class | NWGSX           |

## Nport-Ex

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## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** Nationwide Mutual Funds

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-08495

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001048702

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 549300NXDT8MH8Z3PQ44

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** One Nationwide Plaza Location:N0900

  - **City:** Columbus

  - **State:** OH

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 43215

  - **Telephone number:** 614-435-3820

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000041096

- **c. LEI of Series:** 54930046JVS3WF6YB164

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2023-10-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2023-01-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $198892770.56

**Total Liabilities:** $2454198.81

**Net Assets:** $196438571.75

**Cash Not Reported:** $6466291.71

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000127591 | 5.26%                | -5.25%               | 13.40%               |
| Class ID C000127590 | 5.18%                | -5.38%               | 13.32%               |
| Class ID C000127589 | 5.22%                | -5.27%               | 13.40%               |
| Class ID C000127592 | 5.27%                | -5.26%               | 13.41%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $1031224.90              | $8412745.71                                |
| Month 2  | $0.00                    | $-9883187.67                               |
| Month 3  | $697892.75               | $23061258.35                               |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                                  | Title                                   | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| Addus HomeCare Corp.                  | Addus HomeCare Corp.                    | CUSIP: 006739106<br>LEI: 52990090ZT33AKPDBX62 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    125000 | NS      | $13440000.00  | 6.84%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| Landstar System, Inc.                 | Landstar System, Inc.                   | CUSIP: 515098101<br>LEI: 254900CUQXQRL09MEI52 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     37600 | NS      | $6498408.00   | 3.31%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| CF SECURED LLC                        | Treasury Repurchase Agreement           | CUSIP: N/A<br>LEI: 254900OXTV81I73FAT50       | Long             | RA               | CORP              | US        |   2265736 | PA      | $2265735.90   | 1.15%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Enstar Group Ltd.                     | Enstar Group Ltd.                       | CUSIP: N/A<br>LEI: 213800AMAL5QFXVUCN04       | Long             | EC               | CORP              | BM        |     31200 | NS      | $7559760.00   | 3.85%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| ICU Medical, Inc.                     | ICU Medical, Inc.                       | CUSIP: 44930G107<br>LEI: 5493003NRW7LS2QZRH60 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     39300 | NS      | $7593939.00   | 3.87%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.          | E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.            | CUSIP: 29788T103<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    723000 | NS      | $4988700.00   | 2.54%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| America's Car-Mart, Inc.              | America's Car-Mart, Inc.                | CUSIP: 03062T105<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     66220 | NS      | $5704190.80   | 2.90%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Crane Holdings Co.                    | Crane Holdings Co.                      | CUSIP: 224441105<br>LEI: 549300EXNPSXEWUD3N21 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     24700 | NS      | $2862977.00   | 1.46%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.      | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.        | CUSIP: 92828Q109<br>LEI: 549300HWF93HB8BDM648 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     29600 | NS      | $6360448.00   | 3.24%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Hillman Solutions Corp.               | Hillman Solutions Corp.                 | CUSIP: 431636109<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    436300 | NS      | $4188480.00   | 2.13%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Verra Mobility Corp.                  | Verra Mobility Corp.                    | CUSIP: 92511U102<br>LEI: 549300XX5EKGLR0M4152 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    489600 | NS      | $7554528.00   | 3.85%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| ePlus, Inc.                           | ePlus, Inc.                             | CUSIP: 294268107<br>LEI: 529900FFY8AAFJ21NE91 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    185200 | NS      | $9219256.00   | 4.69%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Leslie's, Inc.                        | Leslie's, Inc.                          | CUSIP: 527064109<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    445700 | NS      | $6903893.00   | 3.51%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| UniFirst Corp.                        | UniFirst Corp.                          | CUSIP: 904708104<br>LEI: 5493003XBTNWBC8UK019 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     28436 | NS      | $5642839.84   | 2.87%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Element Solutions, Inc.               | Element Solutions, Inc.                 | CUSIP: 28618M106<br>LEI: 549300FLGN6P5CU20J91 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    439500 | NS      | $9000960.00   | 4.58%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| DocGo, Inc.                           | DocGo, Inc.                             | CUSIP: 256086109<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    271600 | NS      | $2716000.00   | 1.38%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| American Woodmark Corp.               | American Woodmark Corp.                 | CUSIP: 030506109<br>LEI: 5299007PFSDWMA74RB56 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    111300 | NS      | $6376377.00   | 3.25%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Focus Financial Partners, Inc.        | Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A | CUSIP: 34417P100<br>LEI: 5493006FFJCGLZ246V12 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    216500 | NS      | $9774975.00   | 4.98%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| SP Plus Corp.                         | SP Plus Corp.                           | CUSIP: 78469C103<br>LEI: 0IDE18EMH1CUKQCUYE69 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     85700 | NS      | $3231747.00   | 1.65%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.          | Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.            | CUSIP: 39874R101<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    202400 | NS      | $6150936.00   | 3.13%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.   | CUSIP: 681116109<br>LEI: 529900YO5DSQCPEFDZ05 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     87300 | NS      | $4780548.00   | 2.43%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| API Group Corp.                       | API Group Corp.                         | CUSIP: 00187Y100<br>LEI: 213800NZT1VX6PZ7BT53 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    107077 | NS      | $2381392.48   | 1.21%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CSW Industrials, Inc.                 | CSW Industrials, Inc.                   | CUSIP: 126402106<br>LEI: 549300SYOEO3RVQ7FB83 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     20500 | NS      | $2771805.00   | 1.41%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.            | Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.              | CUSIP: 88546E105<br>LEI: 984500E705D15F2DF680 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    172900 | NS      | $1867320.00   | 0.95%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.           | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.             | CUSIP: 073685109<br>LEI: 549300HDXQWWCBOYXP31 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    108000 | NS      | $6143040.00   | 3.13%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.        | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.          | CUSIP: 98311A105<br>LEI: 549300FE3MQ4RVXXC673 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     71700 | NS      | $5557467.00   | 2.83%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc.                | Hayward Holdings, Inc.                  | CUSIP: 421298100<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    168900 | NS      | $2278461.00   | 1.16%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| Cushman & Wakefield plc               | Cushman & Wakefield plc                 | CUSIP: N/A<br>LEI: N/A                        | Long             | EC               | CORP              | GB        |    424100 | NS      | $6119763.00   | 3.12%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| Dorman Products, Inc.                 | Dorman Products, Inc.                   | CUSIP: 258278100<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     71400 | NS      | $6930084.00   | 3.53%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| AZEK Co., Inc. (The)                  | AZEK Co., Inc. (The)                    | CUSIP: 05478C105<br>LEI: 5493002LDDDU1RX46815 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    143500 | NS      | $3462655.00   | 1.76%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Inter Parfums, Inc.                   | Inter Parfums, Inc.                     | CUSIP: 458334109<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     57500 | NS      | $6797650.00   | 3.46%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Lancaster Colony Corp.                | Lancaster Colony Corp.                  | CUSIP: 513847103<br>LEI: 529900X4O13HED1ZAS58 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     21650 | NS      | $4154851.50   | 2.12%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| MeridianLink, Inc.                    | MeridianLink, Inc.                      | CUSIP: 58985J105<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |    259100 | NS      | $4114508.00   | 2.09%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| EMCOR Group, Inc.                     | EMCOR Group, Inc.                       | CUSIP: 29084Q100<br>LEI: 529900X0SQJB2J7YDU43 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |     46600 | NS      | $6908450.00   | 3.52%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2023-03-02

**Name of Applicant:** Nationwide Mutual Funds

**Signature:** David Majewski

**Name of Signer:** David Majewski

**Title:** Treasurer