Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF or simply NUSC is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index. The index is comprised of small-cap U.S. equity securities that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

NUSC is a passively managed fund, meaning that it does not actively try to pick winners or losers. Instead, it simply tracks the performance of the underlying index. This makes it a relatively low-cost investment option.

NUSC is considered a good option for traders who are looking for a way to trade in small-cap U.S. equities with a focus on ESG factors. It is also a good option for investors who are looking for a low-cost investment option.

Let’s take a look at what are ESG

What are ESG factors?

ESG factors are environmental, social, and governance factors that can affect the long-term performance of a company. Environmental factors include things like a company's greenhouse gas emissions and its use of renewable energy. Social factors include things like a company's labour practices and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Governance factors include things like a company's board structure and its commitment to shareholder rights.

What do investors look at?

There are a number of reasons why investors may want to consider investing in ESG factors. First, many investors believe that ESG factors are important for long-term investing. Companies that are committed to environmental and social responsibility are more likely to be successful in the long run. 

Second, some investors believe that ESG factors can help to reduce risk. Companies with strong ESG practices are less likely to be involved in scandals or to face regulatory challenges. 

Third, some investors believe that ESG investing is a way to express their values. By investing in companies that are committed to ESG factors, investors can support companies that are making a positive impact on the world.

Let’s take a look at what is a small-cap index

Small-cap index

A small-cap index is a stock market index that tracks the performance of small-cap stocks. Small-cap stocks are companies with a market capitalization of less than $2 billion.

Small-cap indices are designed to provide investors with exposure to a broad range of small-cap stocks. This can be a good way to diversify a portfolio and potentially achieve higher returns than investing in large-cap stocks alone.

Small-cap stocks tend to be more volatile than large-cap stocks. This means that their prices can fluctuate more wildly in the short term. However, small-cap stocks have historically outperformed large-cap stocks over the long term.

Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF in a nutshell

The Nuveen ESG Small-CAP ETF (NUSC) is primarily composed of equity securities issued by small-capitalization companies listed on U.S stock exchanges that satisfy certain Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) criteria. The fund seeks to track the investment results, before fees and expenses, of the TIAA ESG USA small-cap index.

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