Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF (NCPB) Performance
NCPB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −0.6% total return
- Since first price
- +9.8% since 2024
NCPB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NCPB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | −0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.7% | −2.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.4% | −4.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.9% | −4.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −0.6% | −5.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 6, 2024 | +9.8% | −4.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: NCPB vs SPY
From Mar 6, 2024: NCPB grew to $10,981, SPY to $15,397.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NCPB returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+7.7%), worst 2025 (+7.7%). 2026 is year to date.
NCPB annual returns table
| Year | NCPB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.9% | −4.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.7% | −2.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
NCPB risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.24 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.29 |
| Best month | +2.1% |
| Worst month | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +7.7% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.3% |
| Positive months | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
NCPB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 20 | −1.3% | +5.3% | +7.7% | 90% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NCPB performance overview
Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF (NCPB) returned −0.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 6, 2024 it has returned +9.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: NCPB chart, NCPB dividends. See the NCPB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NCPB performance FAQ
What is the NCPB return over the past year?
NCPB returned −0.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NCPB be worth?
$10,000 invested in NCPB at its first recorded close on March 6, 2024 would be worth about $10,981 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is NCPB?
Over the past history NCPB had an annualized volatility of 4.8% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).