ATLASNuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC): outlook, holdings and fees
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Nuveen. The expense ratio is 0.29% and the yield is 0.99%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on NUSC
| Last price | $51.01 (+1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $49.88 – $52.67 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.99% |
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.
NUSC fund facts
| Issuer | Nuveen |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 63% |
| Inception | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
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 top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Viatris Inc VTRS | Healthcare | 1.17% |
| East West Bancorp Inc EWBC | Financial Services | 1.05% |
| Renaissancere Holdings Ltd RNR | Financial Services | 1.06% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts Inc HST | Real Estate | 0.99% |
| Synnex Corporation SNX | Technology | 1.04% |
| Nextpower Inc. NXT | Technology | 0.97% |
| Performance Food Group Co PFGC | Consumer Defensive | 0.92% |
| CoStar Group Inc CSGP | Real Estate | 0.86% |
| Medpace Holdings Inc MEDP | Healthcare | 0.86% |
| Avantor Inc AVTR | Healthcare | 0.81% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
NUSC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19.6% |
| Healthcare | 15.2% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Financial Services | 14.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.5% |
| Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.0% |
| Basic Materials | 3.5% |
| Communication Services | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 3.0% |
| Energy | 2.3% |
By region: North America 98.4%, Latin America 1.0%, Asia Developed 0.2%, Europe Developed 0.2%, Asia Emerging 0.1%.
NUSC returns and risk
| Year to date | +10.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.53 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
NUSC: frequently asked questions
What does NUSC invest in?
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Viatris Inc (1.2%), East West Bancorp Inc (1.0%), Renaissancere Holdings Ltd (1.1%), Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (1.0%), Synnex Corporation (1.0%).
What is the NUSC expense ratio?
0.29% a year: about $29.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the NUSC dividend yield?
0.99%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will NUSC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $49.88 to $52.67 from $51.01 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has NUSC performed?
Year to date +10.2%, one year +15.4%, three years +15.2% a year, five years +4.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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