ATLASNuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM): outlook, holdings and fees
Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Nuveen. The expense ratio is 0.36% and the yield is 3.11%. The ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on NUEM
| Last price | $39.21 (+1.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $37.88 – $40.90 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 3.11% |
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.
NUEM fund facts
| Issuer | Nuveen |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $473M |
| Expense ratio | 0.36% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 72% |
| Inception | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
In seeking to track the investment results of the index, the advisor attempts to replicate the index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the securities represented in the index in approximately the same proportions as the index. The index identifies equity securities from the base index that satisfy certain ESG criteria, based on ESG performance data collected by MSCI ESG Research, Inc.
NUEM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 16.56% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 6.76% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.90% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 2.26% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 2.04% |
| United Microelectronics Corporation 2303 | Technology | 1.90% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 2.00% |
| SK Square Co Ltd 402340 | Technology | 1.98% |
| Samsung SDI 006400 | Industrials | 1.75% |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 1398 | Financial Services | 1.63% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
NUEM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.6% |
| Financial Services | 19.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.4% |
| Industrials | 7.9% |
| Basic Materials | 7.0% |
| Communication Services | 6.8% |
| Energy | 3.4% |
| Healthcare | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.1% |
| Real Estate | 0.6% |
By region: Asia Developed 48.0%, Asia Emerging 34.7%, Africa/Middle East 7.0%, Latin America 7.0%, Europe Emerging 2.1%.
NUEM returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
NUEM: frequently asked questions
What does NUEM invest in?
Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (16.6%), SK Hynix Inc (6.8%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.9%), Delta Electronics Inc (2.3%), China Construction Bank Corp (2.0%).
What is the NUEM expense ratio?
0.36% a year: about $36.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the NUEM dividend yield?
3.11%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will NUEM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $37.88 to $40.90 from $39.21 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has NUEM performed?
Year to date +16.5%, one year +19.6%, three years +20.0% a year, five years +6.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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