# Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth (NUMG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Nuveen · Asset class: US Equity - Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2016-12-13 This fund operates with a passive, index-based strategy, primarily allocating capital to U.S. companies of medium market size. These chosen companies not only exhibit strong growth potential but also meet specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The core aim of the fund is to mirror the investment performance of the Nuveen ESG USA Mid-Cap Growth Index, before accounting for its own operational costs. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $44.78 | | Expense Ratio | 0.31% | | Assets Under Management | $311.1M | | NAV | $44.77 (2026-10-30 close) | | Holdings Count | 46 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.01% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.01 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $39.59 – $49.70 | | Beta | 1.26 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0056 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-18 - Pay date: 2025-12-19 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does NUMG invest in? This fund operates with a passive, index-based strategy, primarily allocating capital to U.S. companies of medium market size. These chosen companies not only exhibit strong growth potential but also meet specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The core aim of the fund is to mirror the investment performance of the Nuveen ESG USA Mid-Cap Growth Index, before accounting for its own operational costs. ### What is the expense ratio of NUMG? Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth (NUMG) charges an expense ratio of 0.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is NUMG? Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth (NUMG) manages $311.1M 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 NUMG actively managed or an index fund? NUMG is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (NUMG's is 0.31%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was NUMG launched? Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth (NUMG) launched in December 2016 and is managed by Nuveen. ### How has NUMG performed? NUMG'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. ### Does NUMG pay a dividend? Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth (NUMG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.01%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does NUMG pay dividends? Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is NUMG's dividend yield? NUMG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.01%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is NUMG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for NUMG was 2025-12-18. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will NUMG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.31% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does NUMG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from NUMG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does NUMG cost more than a fund like VOO? NUMG is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.31%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to NUMG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as NUMG (0.31%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/numg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.