Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) Alternatives
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) 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 NULG. 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 NULG
NULG charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NULG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | NULG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | NULG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | NULG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | NULG vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | NULG vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NULG
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 | NULG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | NULG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | NULG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | NULG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | NULG vs IOO |
Top Performing NULG Alternatives (YTD)
NULG 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 | NULG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | NULG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | NULG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | NULG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | NULG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NULG
NULG 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 | NULG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | NULG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | NULG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | NULG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | NULG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NULG
NULG 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 | NULG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | NULG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | NULG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | NULG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | NULG 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 Preferred And Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 88 | -0.72% | Mar 5, 2024 | NULG vs NPFI | |
| Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 3.74% | Sep 27, 2021 | NULG vs NUDV | |
| Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF | REIT | 4 | -2.11% | Dec 19, 2016 | NULG vs NURE | |
| Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 0.92% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULG vs NUSC | |
| Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 55 | -0.04% | Sep 29, 2017 | NULG vs NUBD | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -13.96% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULG vs NUMG | |
| Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, ESG | 51 | -0.84% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULG vs NUMV | |
| Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed, Dividend | 37 | -2.17% | Aug 4, 2021 | NULG vs NDVG | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 1.00% | Dec 13, 2016 | NULG vs NULV | |
| Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | -3.28% | Jun 3, 2019 | NULG vs NULC |
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