Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG) Alternatives
Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NDVG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to NDVG
NDVG charges 0.64% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NDVG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | NDVG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | NDVG vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | NDVG vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | NDVG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | NDVG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NDVG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | NDVG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | NDVG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | NDVG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | NDVG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | NDVG vs IOO |
Top Performing NDVG Alternatives (YTD)
NDVG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | NDVG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | NDVG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | NDVG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | NDVG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | NDVG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NDVG
NDVG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | NDVG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | NDVG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | NDVG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | NDVG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | NDVG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NDVG
NDVG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | NDVG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | NDVG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | NDVG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | NDVG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | NDVG vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Nuveen
Most popular Nuveen ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -7.01% | Dec 13, 2016 | NDVG vs NULG | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 88 | -0.72% | Mar 5, 2024 | NDVG vs NPFI | |
| Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 3.74% | Sep 27, 2021 | NDVG vs NUDV | |
| Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF | REIT | 4 | -2.11% | Dec 19, 2016 | NDVG vs NURE | |
| Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 0.92% | Dec 13, 2016 | NDVG vs NUSC | |
| Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 55 | -0.04% | Sep 29, 2017 | NDVG vs NUBD | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -13.96% | Dec 13, 2016 | NDVG vs NUMG | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, ESG | 51 | -0.84% | Dec 13, 2016 | NDVG vs NUMV | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 1.00% | Dec 13, 2016 | NDVG vs NULV | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | -3.28% | Jun 3, 2019 | NDVG vs NULC |
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