- ISIN
- US67092P2011
- CUSIP
- 67092P201
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Dec 13, 2016
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI TIAA ESG USA Large Cap Growth
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
NULG Performance Chart
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) is up 16.4% since the beginning of the year. NULG is currently trading at $114 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NULG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,953.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) has returned 16.38% so far this year and 27.25% over the past 12 months.
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- 4.28%
- YTD
- 16.38%
- 6M
- 20.38%
- 1Y
- 27.25%
- 3Y*
- 22.95%
- 5Y*
- 14.32%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.21%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 10.39%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
NULG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2016, NULG's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NULG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.04% | -2.66% | -4.51% | 14.89% | 7.64% | 1.21% | 16.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.78% | -2.95% | -7.68% | 3.01% | 9.86% | 6.05% | 3.60% | 0.83% | 1.33% | 2.46% | -3.93% | 0.03% | 14.07% |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 5.70% | 2.91% | -3.84% | 4.87% | 5.51% | -2.17% | 1.81% | 2.21% | -0.12% | 7.62% | -3.21% | 23.75% |
| 2023 | 9.39% | -1.31% | 5.61% | -0.41% | 4.40% | 7.35% | 3.05% | -0.64% | -5.86% | -2.32% | 12.07% | 6.28% | 42.71% |
| 2022 | -11.78% | -4.05% | 4.63% | -11.69% | -2.76% | -7.57% | 11.91% | -5.38% | -9.68% | 6.94% | 6.59% | -6.61% | -28.43% |
| 2021 | 0.12% | 1.95% | 0.89% | 5.92% | -0.83% | 5.94% | 3.16% | 4.84% | -6.21% | 10.02% | -1.18% | 1.32% | 28.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.51%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 14, 2016.
- This ETF captured 117.39% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.18% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.51% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.86, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.51%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 117.39%
- Downside Capture
- 95.18%
Expense Ratio
NULG has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NULG ranks 43 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 Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) 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.
| NULG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.35 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 2.65 | -0.77 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.35 | 11.88 | -5.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF provided a 0.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.11 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.30 | $0.20 | $3.48 | $1.51 | $0.46 | $1.12 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 0.43% | 0.40% | 5.08% | 2.68% | 1.10% | 3.73% | 0.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth 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 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.48 | $3.48 |
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 Large-Cap Growth 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 Large-Cap Growth ETF was 36.17%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 316 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF drawdown is 1.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -36.17%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.67%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 11d | 4mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.42%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 12dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.28%Apr 2025 | 3mo 27d | 2mo 3d | 6moDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.50%Mar 2026 | 5mo 2d | 18d | 5mo 20dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NULG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.17% | -56.78% | +20.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.50% | -9.10% | -5.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.28% | -18.90% | -3.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.17% | -25.43% | -10.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.62% | -2.49% | +0.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.82% | -10.72% | +3.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.30% | 2.03% | +2.27% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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