- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Sep 25, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg Barclays MSCI US Aggregate ESG Select Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $108M
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Performance
NUHY Performance Chart
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NUHY) is up 1.8% since the beginning of the year. NUHY is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NUHY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,188.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NUHY) has returned 1.83% so far this year and 6.49% over the past 12 months.
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.30%
- 1M
- 0.93%
- YTD
- 1.83%
- 6M
- 1.92%
- 1Y
- 6.49%
- 3Y*
- 8.83%
- 5Y*
- 3.50%
- 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%
NUHY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, NUHY's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NUHY closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51% | -0.06% | -1.36% | 1.90% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 1.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.37% | 1.08% | -1.18% | 0.31% | 1.88% | 2.03% | -0.11% | 1.07% | 0.93% | 0.13% | 0.88% | 0.41% | 9.12% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | 0.03% | 1.31% | -1.18% | 1.51% | 0.45% | 2.24% | 1.66% | 1.39% | -1.13% | 1.66% | -0.93% | 7.26% |
| 2023 | 3.65% | -2.23% | 2.06% | 0.47% | -1.53% | 1.83% | 1.12% | 0.12% | -1.80% | -1.40% | 5.08% | 3.59% | 11.18% |
| 2022 | -2.83% | -0.63% | -1.08% | -4.32% | 0.80% | -7.39% | 6.71% | -4.38% | -3.86% | 3.99% | 2.90% | -1.50% | -11.80% |
| 2021 | -0.16% | -0.42% | 0.21% | 0.81% | 0.17% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 0.62% | -0.14% | -0.18% | -1.28% | 1.98% | 2.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.06%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 47.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 29.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.32 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -1.06%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 29.48%
- Downside Capture
- 47.22%
Expense Ratio
NUHY has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NUHY ranks 53 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 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NUHY) 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.
| NUHY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 2.78 | -0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.08 | 12.44 | -2.36 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF provided a 6.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.39 | $1.40 | $1.29 | $1.19 | $1.27 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 6.61% | 6.51% | 6.59% | 6.64% | 6.36% | 4.88% | 5.10% | 1.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond 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 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.59 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.24 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.24 | $1.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.27 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.24 | $1.29 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.22 | $1.19 |
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 High Yield Corporate Bond 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 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF was 20.14%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF drawdown is 0.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.14%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 14dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.92%Sep 2022 | 1y 10d | 1y 7mo | 2y 8moSep 2021 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.68%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 10dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.87%Mar 2026 | 29d | 18d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -2.29%Mar 2021 | 1mo 7d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 26dFeb 2021 - May 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUHY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.14% | -56.78% | +36.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.87% | -9.10% | +6.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.68% | -18.90% | +14.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.92% | -25.43% | +8.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.30% | -1.80% | +1.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.51% | -10.71% | +7.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.64% | 2.03% | -1.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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