AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 21, 2026
 
1933 Act File No. 333-40455
1940 Act File No. 811-08495
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM N-1A
 
 
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
 
UNDER
 
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
[X]
 
 
Post-Effective Amendment No. 295
[X]
 
 
and/or
 
 
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
 
UNDER
 
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
[X]
 
 
Amendment No. 322
[X]
(Check appropriate box or boxes)
 
 
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
 
 
ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
MAIL CODE 1-18-102
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) (ZIP CODE)
 
(614) 435-5787
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code
 
 
Send Copies of Communications to:
ALLAN J. OSTER, ESQ.
PRUFESH R. MODHERA, ESQ.
ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
2000 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 700
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
 
 
It is proposed that this filing will become effective: (check appropriate box)
[ ]
immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
[X]
On August 26, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)
[ ]
60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
[ ]
on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
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75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
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on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.
 
If appropriate, check the following box:
[X]
This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 295/322 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the “Amendment”) is being filed pursuant to Rule 485(b)(1)(iii) under the Securities Act of 1933, and incorporates by reference the Parts A, B and C of Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 294/321 (“PEA 294/321”). This Amendment is being filed for the sole purpose of delaying the effectiveness of PEA 294/321 until August 26, 2026.
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment Nos. 295/322 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Columbus, and State of Ohio, on this 21st day of August, 2026.
 
       
 
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FUNDS
 
 
 
 
 
BY:
/s/ Allan J. Oster
 
 
 
Allan J. Oster, Assistant Secretary and Attorney-In-Fact for Registrant
 
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES INDICATED.
 
  
Signature & Title
 
 
 
/s/ Joseph Aniano*
 
Joseph Aniano, President, Chief
 
Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer
 
 
 
/s/ David Majewski*
 
David Majewski, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
 
 
 
/s/ Lorn C. Davis*
 
Lorn C. Davis, Trustee
 
 
 
/s/ Keith F. Karlawish*
 
Keith F. Karlawish, Trustee and Chairman
 
 
 
/s/ Carol A. Kosel*
 
Carol A. Kosel, Trustee
 
 
 
/s/ David E. Wezdenko*
 
David E. Wezdenko, Trustee
 
 
 
/s/ Charlotte Petersen*
 
Charlotte Petersen, Trustee
 
 
 
/s/ Kristina Bradshaw*
 
Kristina Bradshaw, Trustee
 
 
 
/s/ Tracy Bollin*
 
Tracy Bollin, Trustee
 
 
   
*BY:
/s/ Allan J. Oster
 
 
Allan J. Oster, Assistant Secretary and Attorney-In-Fact for Registrant
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
There are no exhibits to be filed with this Registration Statement.