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Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF (NCLO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US67092P7309
CUSIP
67092P7309
Issuer
Nuveen
Inception Date
Dec 10, 2024
Category
CLO
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
JP Morgan CLO A Index
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF (NCLO) has returned 0.37% so far this year and 5.53% over the past 12 months.


Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF

1D
0.12%
1M
-0.08%
YTD
0.37%
6M
2.12%
1Y
5.53%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2024, NCLO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.

Historically, 94% of months were positive and 6% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -0.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, NCLO closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2026 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 4, 2026 at -2.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.40%0.05%-0.08%0.37%
20250.70%0.26%0.12%0.17%0.99%0.56%0.52%0.56%0.50%0.49%0.60%0.64%6.28%
20240.35%0.35%

Benchmark Metrics

Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.16%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2024.

  • This ETF captured 18.77% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -10.02%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.16%
Beta
0.05
0.05
Upside Capture
18.77%
Downside Capture
-10.02%

Expense Ratio

NCLO has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NCLO ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


NCLO Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
NCLO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCLO Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCLO Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
NCLO Calmar Ratio Rank: 7171
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCLO Martin Ratio Rank: 8787
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF (NCLO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NCLOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.31

0.90

+0.42

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.73

1.39

+0.35

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.88

1.40

+0.48

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.07

6.61

+4.46

Explore NCLO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF provided a 5.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.49 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$1.49$1.53$0.09

Dividend yield

5.99%6.09%0.35%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.10$0.10$0.21
2025$0.00$0.12$0.12$0.13$0.12$0.14$0.12$0.13$0.16$0.10$0.12$0.27$1.53
2024$0.09$0.09

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF was 3.05%, occurring on Mar 4, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Nuveen AA-BBB CLO ETF drawdown is 0.48%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-3.05%Feb 4, 202620Mar 4, 2026
-1.43%Apr 1, 20259Apr 11, 20258Apr 24, 202517
-0.64%Apr 28, 20251Apr 28, 20254May 2, 20255
-0.56%May 20, 20252May 21, 202511Jun 6, 202513
-0.47%May 5, 20252May 6, 20252May 8, 20254

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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