Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC) Alternatives
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC) 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 NULC. 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 NULC
NULC charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NULC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | NULC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | NULC vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | NULC vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | NULC vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | NULC vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NULC
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 | NULC vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | NULC vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | NULC vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | NULC vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | NULC vs IOO |
Top Performing NULC Alternatives (YTD)
NULC 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 | NULC vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | NULC vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | NULC vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | NULC vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | NULC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NULC
NULC 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 | NULC vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | NULC vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | NULC vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | NULC vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | NULC vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NULC
NULC 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 | NULC vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | NULC vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | NULC vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | NULC vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | NULC 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 | NULC vs NULG | |
| Nuveen Preferred And Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 88 | -0.72% | Mar 5, 2024 | NULC vs NPFI | |
| Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 3.74% | Sep 27, 2021 | NULC vs NUDV | |
| Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF | REIT | 4 | -2.11% | Dec 19, 2016 | NULC vs NURE | |
| Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 0.92% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULC vs NUSC | |
| Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 55 | -0.04% | Sep 29, 2017 | NULC vs NUBD | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -13.96% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULC vs NUMG | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, ESG | 51 | -0.84% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULC vs NUMV | |
| Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed, Dividend | 37 | -2.17% | Aug 4, 2021 | NULC vs NDVG | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 1.00% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULC vs NULV |
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