Nuveen ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by Nuveen and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA, one of the largest U.S. financial services organizations, with particular expertise in fixed income, municipal bonds, real assets, and ESG investing. Nuveen ETFs cover equity, fixed income, and ESG-focused strategies, including municipal bond funds and responsible investing approaches. The Nuveen ETF list spans multiple asset classes with a notable emphasis on income-oriented and ESG products. This page lets you compare Nuveen ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating income, municipal bond, ESG, or long-term portfolio construction strategies.
- Number of ETFs
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.29%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 12.07%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 4.86%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 62 / 100
Nuveen ETF List
25 results
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF | REIT | Dec 19, 2016 | 0.35% | 18.24% | — | 4.04% | 52 | ||||||||
| Nuveen ESG 1-5 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | Mar 31, 2017 | 0.15% | 0.48% | — | 3.90% | 69 | ||||||||
| Nuveen Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | Mar 5, 2024 | 0.17% | 2.15% | — | 4.28% | 100 | ||||||||
| Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | Dec 13, 2016 | 0.30% | 14.06% | — | 0.92% | 67 | ||||||||
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | Global Bonds | Sep 23, 2025 | 0.08% | 0.22% | — | 1.96% | — |
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Best Nuveen ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Nuveen ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are NUSB (100) and NULV (90).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Ultra Short Income ETF | 100 | 156.61M | Mar 2024 | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | 90 | 2.20B | Dec 2016 | |
| Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF | 87 | 50.18M | Sep 2021 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Income ETF | 86 | 136.17M | Jan 2025 | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 76 | 174.03M | Mar 2024 |
Best-Performing Nuveen ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Nuveen ETFs is NULG (12.36%).
Across the lineup, Nuveen ETFs show an average 1-year return of 12.07% and an average 5-year return of 4.86%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF | 12.36% | 2.67B | Dec 2016 | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF | 10.34% | 70.46M | Jun 2019 | |
| Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ... | 9.06% | 707.90M | Jun 2017 | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | 8.98% | 2.20B | Dec 2016 | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF | 7.52% | 443.69M | Dec 2016 |
Lowest-Cost Nuveen ETFs
The top Nuveen ETFs is NXUS (0.08%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.29%, Nuveen ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.86B | Sep 2025 | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | |
| Nuveen ESG 1-5 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 34.55M | Mar 2017 | |
| Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 463.17M | Sep 2017 | |
| Nuveen Ultra Short Income ETF | 0.17% | 156.61M | Mar 2024 |
Highest-Yield Nuveen ETFs
The top Nuveen ETFs is NULC (8.98%).
Across the lineup, Nuveen ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.55%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF | 8.98% | 70.46M | Jun 2019 | |
| Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 6.72% | 110.71M | Sep 2019 | |
| Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ... | 6.69% | 707.90M | Jun 2017 | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | 6.48% | 174.03M | Mar 2024 | |
| Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF | 5.76% | — | Dec 2024 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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