Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) Performance
NUMV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +17.4% total return
- 5 years
- +6.7% a year
- Since first price
- +9.0% a year since 2016
NUMV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NUMV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.9% | +3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.9% | +8.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.9% | +14.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +17.4% | +15.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +76.2%+20.8%/yr | +66.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +38.1%+6.7%/yr | +16.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 14, 2016 | +133.5%+9.0%/yr | +79.6% | — | — | — |
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: NUMV vs SPY
From Dec 14, 2016: NUMV grew to $23,346, SPY to $39,397.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NUMV returns by calendar year
7 of 9 full years positive. Best 2021 (+31.1%), worst 2022 (−15.0%). 2026 is year to date.
NUMV annual returns table
| Year | NUMV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.9% | −8.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.0% | −16.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.3% | −8.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +8.4% | −19.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −15.0% | −24.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +31.1% | −7.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +0.9% | −43.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +29.8% | −7.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −11.9% | −20.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +14.7% | −4.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
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.
NUMV largest drawdowns
Now 2.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | −43.5% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | 2 months | 12 months |
| Jan 4, 2022 | −25.7% | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 26, 2024 | 1.8 years | 2.6 years |
| Jan 29, 2018 | −20.1% | Dec 24, 2018 | May 3, 2019 | 11 months | 1.3 years |
| Nov 29, 2024 | −19.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | 4 months | 8 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
NUMV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.3% | +6.8% | +8.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.1% | 18.0% | 18.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.79 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.29 | 0.37 | 0.58 |
| Best month | +10.2% | +10.2% | +13.6% |
| Worst month | −7.5% | −11.7% | −22.9% |
| Best 12 months | +36.5% | +36.5% | +72.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.8% | −16.5% | −24.1% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.95 | 0.98 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.78 | 0.85 | — |
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.
NUMV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 107 | −24.1% | +8.4% | +72.8% | 70% |
| 3-year (a year) | 83 | −5.3% | +8.4% | +20.9% | 96% |
| 5-year (a year) | 59 | +3.8% | +7.7% | +15.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2016. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NUMV performance overview
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) returned +17.4% over the past year and +6.7% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2016 it has returned +9.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,346. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −43.5%, from Jan 17, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. NUMV finished 7 of its 9 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+31.1%) and the worst 2022 (−15.0%). Volatility has been 18.4% a year.
Related: NUMV chart, NUMV holdings, NUMV dividends, NUMV valuation. See the NUMV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NUMV performance FAQ
What is the NUMV return over the past year?
NUMV returned +17.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.6%.
What is the average annual return of NUMV?
NUMV has returned +6.7% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year since December 14, 2016 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in NUMV be worth?
$10,000 invested in NUMV at its first recorded close on December 14, 2016 would be worth about $23,346 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for NUMV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −15.0%. The best was 2021 at +31.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of NUMV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −43.5% between January 17, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on January 6, 2021, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is NUMV?
Over the past 3 years NUMV had an annualized volatility of 15.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.79 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).