Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD): outlook, holdings and fees
Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Nuveen. The expense ratio is 0.16% and the yield is 4.30%. The ten largest holdings are 18% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on NUBD
| Last price | $21.53 (-0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 68% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $21.47 – $21.83 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 4.30% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
NUBD fund facts
| Issuer | Nuveen |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $489M |
| Expense ratio | 0.16% |
| Number of holdings | 10 |
| Portfolio turnover | 14% |
| Inception | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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 utilizes certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to select from the securities included in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the base index), which is designed to broadly capture the U.S. investment grade, taxable fixed income market.
NUBD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 1.88% | – | 3.64% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 2.75% | – | 2.11% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2% | – | 1.97% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | – | 1.59% |
| Fnma Pass-Thru I 3.5% | – | 1.59% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.88% | – | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.25% | – | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.38% | – | 1.32% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.5% | – | 1.32% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.38% | – | 1.32% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
NUBD returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 5.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.11 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
NUBD: frequently asked questions
What does NUBD invest in?
Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are United States Treasury Notes 1.88% (3.6%), United States Treasury Bonds 2.75% (2.1%), United States Treasury Notes 2% (2.0%), Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% (1.6%), Fnma Pass-Thru I 3.5% (1.6%).
What is the NUBD expense ratio?
0.16% a year: about $16.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the NUBD dividend yield?
4.30%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will NUBD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 68%, with a likely range (50%) of $21.47 to $21.83 from $21.53 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has NUBD performed?
Year to date -2.5%, one year -2.2%, three years +4.2% a year, five years -0.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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