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N-4
Jul. 10, 2025
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Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name Nationwide Variable Account
Entity Central Index Key 0000202713
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jul. 10, 2025
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Item 17. Portfolio Companies (N-4) [Text Block] The following underlying mutual fund is offered as an investment option under the contract. Effective July 28, 2025, the name of the investment option is updated as indicated below:
CURRENT NAME
UPDATED NAME
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund: Trust Class
Neuberger Berman Quality Equity Fund: Trust Class
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Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] Neuberger Berman Quality Equity Fund: Trust Class