Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC)

Cboe BZX: NUSCExchange-traded fund from Nuveen.

  • Expense ratio0.29%
  • Net assets$1.24B
  • Dividend yield0.99%
  • 1-year return+11.75%
  • Holdings395

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NUSC quote & trading statistics

NUSC performance

Total return · as of October 17, 2026
  • YTD+9.01%
  • 1 year+11.75%
  • 3 years+14.02%/yr
  • 5 years+4.12%/yr
  • 10 years0.00%/yr
1Y volatility
14.40%
3Y volatility
18.64%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.53

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

NUSC top 10 holdings

#SymbolNameWeight
1VTRSViatris Inc1.16%
2RNRRenaissancere Holdings Ltd1.12%
3EWBCEast West Bancorp Inc1.11%
4HSTHost Hotels & Resorts Inc1.01%
5SNXSynnex Corporation0.98%
6NXTNextpower Inc.0.97%
7PFGCPerformance Food Group Co0.95%
8CSGPCoStar Group Inc0.94%
9SCIService Corporation International0.90%
10MEDPMedpace Holdings Inc0.84%

The top 10 holdings make up 10.0% of the fund (395 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.

NUSC sector weights

Technology
19.5%
Healthcare
15.8%
Industrials
15.5%
Financial Services
14.8%
Consumer Cyclical
10.8%
Real Estate
9.1%
Consumer Defensive
5.0%
Basic Materials
3.4%
Communication Services
3.3%
Utilities
3.0%
Energy
2.3%

NUSC region weights

North America
95.5%
Latin America
1.1%
Europe Developed
0.1%
Asia Developed
0.1%
Asia Emerging
0.1%
Africa/Middle East
0.1%

NUSC asset allocation

U.S. stocks
98.2%
Non-U.S. stocks
1.9%

NUSC market-cap breakdown

Small cap
72.6%
Micro cap
22.3%
Mid cap
6.6%
Large cap
0.8%

About Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in component securities of the index. The index is comprised of equity securities issued by small-capitalization companies listed on U.S. exchanges that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

NUSC ETF FAQ

What is the NUSC expense ratio?

Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.29%, or $29.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in NUSC?

Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF has about $1.24B in net assets.

What are the top holdings of NUSC?

The largest positions in NUSC are Viatris Inc (1.16%), Renaissancere Holdings Ltd (1.12%), East West Bancorp Inc (1.11%). The fund holds 395 securities in total.

How has NUSC performed?

NUSC returned +11.75% over the past year and +4.12% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does NUSC pay dividends?

NUSC has a dividend yield of 0.99%.

When was NUSC launched?

Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF began trading on December 13, 2016.