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NUSC ETF · NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF
The NUSC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Nuveen. It is built to track an index: MSCI TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index. The NUSC ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 412 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Small Cap1M perf.-5.18%
Last price
$44.53
1M perf.
-5.93%
1M flows
+€4.6M
AuM
€995M
E/R
0.31%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
NUSC
$44.53
Performance & flows
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NUSC
$44.65
-1.87%
US Small Cap
-1.13%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.93%  | -1.87%  | +17.03%  | +34.61% | +11.80% | -6.53% | +0.06% | +0.06% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$44.65
1D NAV change
-2.30%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
412
Inception date
12/13/2016
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The fund employs a passive management (or “indexing”) approach, investing primarily in small-capitalization U.S. equity securities that satisfy certain environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) criteria. The fund seeks to track the investments results, before fees and expenses, of the TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.87% | +17.03% | +34.61% | +11.80% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
86.19%
Bermuda
1.89%
Ireland
1.82%
United Kingdom
1.41%
Unavailable
6.33%
Other
2.36%
Sectors
Financials
15.37%
Information Technology
13.97%
Industrials
13.74%
Health Care
12.54%
Consumer Discretionary
11.91%
Materials
7.69%
Real Estate
6.51%
Consumer Staples
3.51%
Unavailable
6.70%
Other
8.06%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 412
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TECHNIPFMC PLC
MODERNA INC
EXACT SCIENCES
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
AGNC INVESTMENT CORP
EAST WEST BANCORP
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS REIT
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
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SERVICE
ATI INC
HECLA MINING
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
WESTERN ALLIANCE
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
M2CXTNCR Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Nuveen
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Number of funds
27
Total AuM
€14.53B
Expense ratio range
0.07% - 0.65%
Average expense ratio
0.3141%
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NULV | NuShares ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | €1.65B |
NHYB | Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | €1.39B |
Frequently asked questions about NUSC
What does NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF, NUSC, invest in?
NUSC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does NUSC replicate?
NUSC tracks the MSCI TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of NUSC?
NUSC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.31%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was NUSC launched?
NUSC was introduced to the market on December 13, 2016. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of NUSC?
NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF, NUSC, is provided by Nuveen. Learn more about Nuveen here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of NUSC?
NUSC oversees €995M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has NUSC performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, NUSC returned -5.93% over the past month, -1.87% over the last three months and 0.06% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for NUSC?
As of March 12, 2026, NUSC recorded net flows of +€3.9M over the last month and -€104M year-to-date.
Does NUSC distribute dividends?
NUSC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.05%.
What are the main country or region exposures of NUSC?
As of January 31, 2026, NUSC has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does NUSC invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, NUSC focuses largely on Financials, Information Technology and Industrials.
How many securities does NUSC hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, NUSC holds 412 positions in its portfolio, with 14.04% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in NUSC?
As of January 31, 2026, NUSC top three holdings include TECHNIPFMC PLC, MODERNA INC and EXACT SCIENCES.
What is the base currency of NUSC?
The base currency of NUSC is USD.
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