- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Jun 7, 2017
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI TIAA ESG International DM
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $698M
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Performance
NUDM Performance Chart
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. NUDM is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NUDM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,537.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM) has returned 10.38% so far this year and 26.08% over the past 12 months.
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- 2.94%
- YTD
- 10.38%
- 6M
- 10.38%
- 1Y
- 26.08%
- 3Y*
- 17.38%
- 5Y*
- 8.97%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NUDM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2017, NUDM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NUDM closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.43% | 4.96% | -9.02% | 5.57% | 2.41% | 2.38% | 10.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.49% | 1.97% | -0.56% | 3.64% | 4.73% | 2.66% | -1.69% | 4.87% | 2.82% | 1.35% | -0.20% | 2.39% | 29.60% |
| 2024 | -0.71% | 2.77% | 3.50% | -3.15% | 4.79% | -1.27% | 3.60% | 3.84% | 0.49% | -5.36% | 0.22% | -2.79% | 5.47% |
| 2023 | 9.84% | -3.25% | 2.55% | 2.92% | -3.56% | 3.76% | 2.35% | -4.15% | -3.84% | -4.28% | 9.48% | 6.07% | 17.70% |
| 2022 | -3.78% | -3.49% | 0.00% | -6.05% | 1.33% | -7.96% | 4.64% | -6.37% | -9.63% | 5.30% | 13.98% | -1.89% | -15.16% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 2.10% | 1.66% | 2.26% | 3.92% | -1.75% | 1.15% | 2.00% | -3.78% | 3.76% | -4.86% | 4.51% | 10.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.00%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 89.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.21% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.00%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 74.21%
- Downside Capture
- 89.41%
Expense Ratio
NUDM has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NUDM ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NUDM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 2.78 | -0.69 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.79 | 12.44 | -4.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF provided a 6.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.70 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.70 | $2.70 | $1.00 | $0.92 | $0.51 | $1.33 | $0.43 | $0.92 | $0.55 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 6.76% | 7.46% | 3.33% | 3.14% | 1.98% | 4.31% | 1.47% | 3.42% | 2.45% | 0.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.70 | $2.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $1.33 |
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 ESG International Developed Markets Equity 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 ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF was 32.01%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.01%Mar 2020 | 1mo 29d | 7mo 24d | 9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.09%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.45%Dec 2018 | 11mo 3d | 11mo 27d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.47%Apr 2025 | 29d | 24d | 1mo 23dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.50%Mar 2026 | 29d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 19dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUDM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.01% | -56.78% | +24.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.50% | -9.10% | -3.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.47% | -18.90% | +5.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.09% | -25.43% | -4.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.83% | -10.71% | +3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.35% | 2.03% | +1.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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