Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About NUDG

What does NUDG invest in?

NUDG is an actively managed ETF that seeks to invest in high-quality, often overlooked dividend-paying companies with the potential for sustainable and growing dividends across a broad range of yields. Fund assets are invested in dividend-paying common stocks and preferred securities, spanning small-, mid-, and large-cap companies, with up to 25% allocated to US dollar-denominated international equities. Using a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach, the sub-adviser selects companies based on key factors such as business model strength, financial position, earnings growth, management quality, and dividend growth potential, making NUDG an interesting option for investors seeking both income and long-term capital appreciation.

What is the expense ratio of NUDG?

Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund ETF (NUDG) charges an expense ratio of 0.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is NUDG?

Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund ETF (NUDG) manages $15.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is NUDG actively managed or an index fund?

NUDG is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (NUDG's is 0.00%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was NUDG launched?

Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund ETF (NUDG) launched in June 2026 and is managed by Nuveen.

How has NUDG performed?

NUDG's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.