- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Sep 27, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nuveen ESG USA High Dividend Yield Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $46M
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Performance
NUDV Performance Chart
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV) is up 10.0% since the beginning of the year. NUDV is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV) has returned 10.01% so far this year and 19.98% over the past 12 months.
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF
- 1D
- 0.59%
- 1M
- 0.16%
- YTD
- 10.01%
- 6M
- 9.44%
- 1Y
- 19.98%
- 3Y*
- 15.59%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
NUDV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2021, NUDV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NUDV closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.54% | 4.49% | -5.04% | 5.15% | 0.28% | 0.57% | 10.01% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.99% | 1.29% | -3.44% | -3.33% | 3.50% | 2.12% | -0.69% | 3.23% | 0.73% | -0.50% | 3.33% | 0.39% | 10.77% |
| 2024 | -1.05% | 2.98% | 5.33% | -4.52% | 3.15% | 0.12% | 6.64% | 2.36% | 2.05% | -1.30% | 5.64% | -7.24% | 14.02% |
| 2023 | 4.56% | -4.00% | -0.35% | -0.20% | -4.97% | 7.59% | 3.82% | -2.22% | -4.73% | -3.38% | 8.80% | 6.13% | 10.13% |
| 2022 | -3.53% | -3.41% | 4.33% | -4.47% | 2.13% | -8.75% | 6.02% | -2.66% | -9.66% | 10.86% | 7.85% | -4.46% | -7.83% |
| 2021 | -1.68% | 5.19% | -2.37% | 7.30% | 8.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.95%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 90.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.71% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.95%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 82.71%
- Downside Capture
- 90.46%
Expense Ratio
NUDV has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NUDV ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV) 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.
| NUDV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 2.78 | +0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.81 | 12.44 | -1.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.74 | $0.70 | $1.70 | $0.64 | $0.71 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.27% | 2.36% | 6.18% | 2.48% | 2.96% | 0.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen ESG Dividend 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 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.71 |
| 2021 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 Dividend 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 Dividend ETF was 20.10%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 303 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF drawdown is 1.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -20.10%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.48%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 6mo 16d | 10mo 23dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.60%Mar 2026 | 18d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 21dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.99%Apr 2024 | 16d | 28d | 1mo 14dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.37%Aug 2024 | 4d | 18d | 22dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUDV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.10% | -56.78% | +36.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.60% | -9.10% | +2.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.48% | -18.90% | +2.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.32% | -1.80% | +0.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.87% | -10.71% | +5.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.85% | 2.03% | -0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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