UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-23161
Nushares ETF Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nuveen Investments
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Diana R. Gonzalez
Vice President and Secretary
333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 917-7700
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: April 30, 2022
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

Nuveen Exchange-Traded Funds
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Fund Name | | Listing Exchange | | Ticker Symbol |
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUDV |
Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUEM |
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUDM |
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NULC |
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NULG |
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NULV |
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUMG |
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUMV |
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF | | Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. | | NUSC |
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Table
of Contents
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Chair’s Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,
Markets have had a turbulent start to 2022. Global economic activity has been deteriorating from post-pandemic peaks, and crisis-era monetary and fiscal support programs are being phased out. Inflation has surged partially due to supply chain bottlenecks and exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and recent lockdowns across China to contain a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak.
We are now almost four months into the Eastern European conflict and are witnessing the scale of the humanitarian crisis and the economic impact caused by this event. Market uncertainty has remained elevated, as the situations in Russia/Ukraine and China have increased inflation and recession risks. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks now face an even more difficult task of slowing inflation without pulling the economy into recession. As anticipated, the Fed began the rate hiking cycle in March 2022, raising its short-term rate by 0.25% from near zero for the first time since the pandemic was declared two years ago, then made increasingly more aggressive moves of 0.50% in May and 0.75% in June 2022. Additional rate hikes of these larger magnitudes are expected this year, as inflation has lingered at a 40-year high and consumer sentiment indicators are slumping. Forecasting was made difficult given the wide range of potential outcomes with regard to the Russia-Ukraine war, the resilience of China’s economy, the reopening of supply chains, the impact of inflation on economic growth, and the Fed’s response to inflation. Accordingly, markets are struggling with pricing these risks.
In the meantime, while markets will likely continue fluctuating with the daily headlines, we encourage investors to keep a long-term perspective. To learn more about how well your portfolio is aligned to your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment goals, consider reviewing it with your financial professional.
On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, I look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

Terence J. Toth
Chair of the Board
June 22, 2022
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Important Notices
For Shareholders of
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV)
Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM)
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM)
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC)
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG)
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV)
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG)
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV)
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC)
Portfolio Manager Commentaries in Semiannual Reports
The Funds include portfolio manager commentary in their annual shareholder reports. For the Fund’s most recent annual portfolio manager discussion, please refer to the Portfolio Managers’ Comments section of the Fund’s October 31, 2021 annual shareholder report.
For current information on the Fund’s investment objectives, portfolio management team and average annual total returns please refer to the Fund’s website at www.nuveen.com.
For changes that occurred to your Fund both during and subsequent to this reporting period, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section of this report.
For average annual total returns as of the end of this reporting period, please refer to the Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section within this report.
Additional Market Disruption Risk
In late February 2022, Russia launched a large scale military attack on Ukraine. The invasion significantly amplified already existing geopolitical tensions among Russia, Ukraine, Europe, NATO and other western nations, including the U.S. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. Such sanctions included, among other things, a prohibition on doing business with certain Russian companies, large financial institutions, officials and oligarchs; a commitment by certain countries and the European Union to remove selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (“SWIFT”), the electronic banking network that connects banks globally; and restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions.
Additional sanctions may be imposed in the future. Such sanctions may adversely impact, among other things, the Russian economy and various sectors of the global economy, including but not limited to, the financials, energy, metals and mining, engineering and defense sectors. The sanctions and any related boycotts, tariffs, and financial restrictions imposed on Russia’s government, companies and certain individuals may cause a decline in the value and liquidity of Russian securities; weaken the value of the ruble; downgrade the country’s credit rating; freeze Russian securities and/or funds invested in prohibited assets and impair the ability to trade in Russian securities and/or other assets; and have other adverse consequences on the Russian government, economy, companies and region. Further, several large corporations and U.S. states have announced plans to divest interests or otherwise curtail business dealings with certain Russian businesses.
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Important Notices (continued)
The ramifications of the hostilities and sanctions, however, may not be limited to Russia and Russian companies but may spill over to and negatively impact other regional and global economic markets (including Europe and the United States), companies in other countries (particularly those that have done business with Russia) and on various sectors, industries and markets for securities and commodities globally, such as oil and natural gas. Accordingly, the actions discussed above and the potential for a wider conflict could increase financial market volatility, cause severe negative effects on regional and global economic markets, industries, and companies and have a negative effect on your Fund’s investments and performance beyond any direct exposure to Russian issuers or those of adjoining geographic regions. In addition, Russia may take retaliatory actions and other countermeasures, including cyberattacks and espionage against other countries and companies around the world, which may negatively impact such countries and the companies in which your Fund invests.
The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to Russian exposure.
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Risk Considerations
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Dividend-paying stocks, such as those held by the Fund, are subject to market risk, concentration or sector risk, preferred security risk, and common stock risk. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Due to the percentage weight within the base index, the Fund may at times be significantly invested in certain countries, such as China. Investing in China involves additional risks, including a reduction in growth if global or domestic demand for Chinese goods decreases significantly, pricing anomalies that may be connected to governmental influence, a lack of publicy-available information and/or social instability. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. A portfolio concentrated in a single industry sector or country may present more risk than a portfolio broadly diversified over several industries or countries. These and other risks, such as mid-cap stock risk, are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This exchange-traded fund seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. A portfolio concentrated in a single industry sector or country may present more risk than a portfolio broadly diversified over several industries or countries. These and other risks, such as mid-cap stock risk, are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Because it invests primarily in large-capitalization stocks, the Fund may underperform funds that invest primarily in stocks of smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies are in favor. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile and can
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Risk Considerations (continued)
experience sharp price declines. Because it invests primarily in large-capitalization stocks, the Fund may underperform funds that invest primarily in stocks of smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies are in favor. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Value stocks may not be fully recognized by the market and be undervalued. Because it invests primarily in large-capitalization stocks, the Fund may underperform funds that invest primarily in stocks of smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies are in favor. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Because it invests primarily in mid-capitalization stocks,the Fund may be subject to greater volatility than those that invest in larger companies, but may be less volatile than investments in smaller companies. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile and can experience sharp price declines. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Value stocks may not be fully recognized by the market and be undervalued. Because it invests primarily in mid-capitalization stocks, the Fund may be subject to greater volatility than those that invest in larger companies, but may be less volatile than investments in smaller companies. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Investments in smaller companies are subject to greater volatility than those of larger companies. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
The Fund Performance and Expense Ratio for each Fund are shown within this section of the report.
Fund Performance
Returns quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are sold, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.
Total returns for a period of less than one year are not annualized (i.e. cumulative returns). Returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Market price returns are based on the closing market price as of the end of the reporting period. For performance current to the most recent month-end visit nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.
Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Expense Ratios
The expense ratios shown are as of each Fund’s most recent prospectus. The expense ratios shown reflect total operating expenses (before fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any). The expense ratios include management fees and other fees and expenses. Refer to the Financial Highlights later in this report for each Fund’s expense ratios as of the end of the reporting period.
Holdings Summaries
This data relates to the securities held in each Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of this reporting period. It
should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.
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Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUDV at NAV | | | 9/27/21 | | | | (2.56)% | | | | 0.04% | | | | 0.25% | |
NUDV at Market Price | | | 9/27/21 | | | | (2.73)% | | | | 0.11% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Index | | | — | | | | (11.30)% | | | | (8.02)% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA High Dividend Yield Index | | | — | | | | (2.47)% | | | | 0.25% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA High Dividend Yield Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
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Common Stocks | | | 99.5% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.5% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Industrials | | | 15.3% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 14.6% | |
| |
Financials | | | 12.9% | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 12.3% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 10.8% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 9.5% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 6.6% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 4.9% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 4.7% | |
| |
Energy | | | 4.4% | |
| |
Materials | | | 3.5% | |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.5% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings (% of net assets)
| | | | |
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Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 2.3% | |
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Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 2.1% | |
| |
Coca-Cola Co. | | | 2.0% | |
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Merck & Co Inc. | | | 2.0% | |
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PepsiCo Inc. | | | 1.9% | |
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
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| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUEM at NAV | | | 6/06/17 | | | | (14.19)% | | | | (17.54)% | | | | 4.59% | | | | 0.35% | |
NUEM at Market Price | | | 6/06/17 | | | | (15.09)% | | | | (18.52)% | | | | 4.36% | | | | — | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) | | | — | | | | (14.15)% | | | | (18.33)% | | | | 3.55% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG Emerging Markets Equity Index | | | — | | | | (14.02)% | | | | (16.91)% | | | | 5.39% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG Emerging Markets Equity Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.9% | |
| |
Corporate Bonds | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.1% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.0% | |
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Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. | | | 7.7% | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 5.1% | |
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China Construction Bank Corp. | | | 2.3% | |
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Saudi Arabian Mining Co. | | | 2.3% | |
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Meituan, Class B | | | 2.3% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
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Information Technology | | | 19.4% | |
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Financials | | | 19.4% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 13.4% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 12.4% | |
| |
Materials | | | 12.0% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.2% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 5.0% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 3.4% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 3.4% | |
| |
Energy | | | 3.2% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 2.1% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.1% | |
| |
Corporate Bonds | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Country Allocation1
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
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China | | | 30.8% | |
| |
Taiwan | | | 16.2% | |
| |
India | | | 13.2% | |
| |
South Korea | | | 11.9% | |
| |
Brazil | | | 5.3% | |
| |
Saudi Arabia | | | 4.9% | |
| |
South Africa | | | 3.4% | |
| |
Mexico | | | 2.3% | |
| |
Indonesia | | | 2.2% | |
| |
Thailand | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Other | | | 7.8% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.1% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
1 | Includes 99.9% (as a percentage of net assets) in emerging market countries. |
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Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | Since
Inception | | | Expense
Ratios | |
NUDM at NAV | | | 6/06/17 | | | | (11.92)% | | | | (7.75)% | | | | 4.43% | | | | 0.30% | |
NUDM at Market Price | | | 6/06/17 | | | | (13.26)% | | | | (8.76)% | | | | 4.23% | | | | — | |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) | | | — | | | | (11.80)% | | | | (8.15)% | | | | 3.93% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG International Developed Markets Equity Index | | | — | | | | (11.84)% | | | | (7.60)% | | | | 4.71% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG International Developed Markets Equity Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.1% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.9% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Nestle SA | | | 3.8% | |
| |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 2.2% | |
| |
ASML Holding NV | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Allianz SE | | | 1.8% | |
| |
RELX PLC | | | 1.7% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Financials | | | 17.6% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 16.4% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 12.9% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 12.0% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11.2% | |
| |
Materials | | | 8.7% | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 7.2% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 5.8% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 3.0% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 2.7% | |
| |
Energy | | | 1.6% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.9% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Country Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Japan | | | 22.1% | |
| |
United Kingdom | | | 15.6% | |
| |
France | | | 10.1% | |
| |
Switzerland | | | 10.1% | |
| |
Australia | | | 8.2% | |
| |
Germany | | | 8.2% | |
| |
Netherlands | | | 3.8% | |
| |
Hong Kong | | | 3.2% | |
| |
Sweden | | | 2.5% | |
| |
Denmark | | | 2.2% | |
| |
Other | | | 13.1% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.9% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | Since
Inception | | | Expense
Ratios | |
NULC at NAV | | | 6/03/19 | | | | (13.48)% | | | | (3.60)% | | | | 16.91% | | | | 0.20% | |
NULC at Market Price | | | 6/03/19 | | | | (13.66)% | | | | (3.78)% | | | | 16.88% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Index | | | — | | | | (11.30)% | | | | (1.60)% | | | | 17.04% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Index | | | — | | | | (13.41)% | | | | (3.40)% | | | | 17.18% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.7% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.3% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 27.4% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 13.7% | |
| |
Financials | | | 13.2% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9.8% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 8.4% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 8.3% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 6.2% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 4.1% | |
| |
Energy | | | 3.1% | |
| |
Materials | | | 2.8% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 2.7% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.3% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Microsoft Corp | | | 6.5% | |
| |
Tesla Inc | | | 2.7% | |
| |
Procter & Gamble Co | | | 2.4% | |
| |
S&P Global Inc | | | 2.2% | |
| |
NVIDIA Corp | | | 2.2% | |
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Since
Inception | | | Expense
Ratios | |
NULG at NAV | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (21.61)% | | | | (8.11)% | | | | 17.18% | | | | 17.92% | | | | 0.25% | |
NULG at Market Price | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (21.61)% | | | | (8.08)% | | | | 17.42% | | | | 17.93% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Growth Index | | | — | | | | (19.99)% | | | | (8.05)% | | | | 17.19% | | | | 17.92% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Growth Index | | | — | | | | (21.52)% | | | | (7.80)% | | | | 17.63% | | | | 18.36% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Growth Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.8% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 42.4% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.4% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 11.9% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 11.0% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 5.9% | |
| |
Financials | | | 4.8% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.9% | |
| |
Materials | | | 2.7% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 1.6% | |
| |
Energy | | | 1.2% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Microsoft Corp | | | 12.8% | |
| |
Tesla Inc | | | 5.6% | |
| |
NVIDIA Corp | �� | | 3.7% | |
| |
Visa Inc, Class A | | | 3.2% | |
| |
S&P Global Inc | | | 3.1% | |
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Since
Inception | | | Expense
Ratios | |
NULV at NAV | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (4.38)% | | | | 1.01% | | | | 9.64% | | | | 9.44% | | | | 0.25% | |
NULV at Market Price | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (4.44)% | | | | 0.93% | | | | 9.63% | | | | 9.43% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Value Index | | | — | | | | (2.56)% | | | | 4.12% | | | | 9.40% | | | | 9.14% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Value Index | | | — | | | | (4.28)% | | | | 1.30% | | | | 10.03% | | | | 9.81% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Value Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.8% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (0.0)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Health Care | | | 17.5% | |
| |
Financials | | | 17.3% | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 13.2% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 12.9% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 11.9% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 6.1% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 5.3% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 4.8% | |
| |
Energy | | | 3.8% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 3.7% | |
| |
Materials | | | 3.3% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (0.0)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Procter & Gamble Co | | | 3.3% | |
| |
JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | 2.8% | |
| |
Coca-Cola Co | | | 2.7% | |
| |
PepsiCo Inc | | | 2.5% | |
| |
Home Depot Inc | | | 2.4% | |
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUMG at NAV | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (24.87)% | | | | (17.74)% | | | | 12.52% | | | | 12.70% | | | | 0.30% | |
NUMG at Market Price | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (24.87)% | | | | (17.70)% | | | | 12.52% | | | | 12.71% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Mid-Cap Growth Index | | | — | | | | (24.10)% | | | | (14.24)% | | | | 12.51% | | | | 12.73% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Growth Index | | | — | | | | (24.81)% | | | | (17.49)% | | | | 12.99% | | | | 13.16% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Growth Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.9% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 2.4% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (2.3)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 34.1% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 20.9% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 12.8% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11.7% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 6.7% | |
| |
Energy | | | 5.5% | |
| |
Financials | | | 3.6% | |
| |
Materials | | | 3.3% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 1.3% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 2.4% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (2.3)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Cadence Design Systems Inc | | | 3.8% | |
| |
Cheniere Energy Inc | | | 3.5% | |
| |
Mettler-Toledo International Inc | | | 2.9% | |
| |
Ulta Beauty Inc | | | 2.6% | |
| |
Tractor Supply Co | | | 2.6% | |
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUMV at NAV | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (5.75)% | | | | (0.19)% | | | | 9.16% | | | | 8.82% | | | | 0.30% | |
NUMV at Market Price | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (5.96)% | | | | (0.20)% | | | | 8.94% | | | | 8.81% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Mid-Cap Value Index | | | — | | | | (5.18)% | | | | 0.62% | | | | 8.71% | | | | 8.68% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Value Index | | | — | | | | (5.67)% | | | | 0.09% | | | | 9.59% | | | | 9.25% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Value Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.8% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Financials | | | 17.6% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 14.9% | |
| |
Industrials | | | 13.9% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9.6% | |
| |
Materials | | | 8.5% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 6.7% | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 6.6% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.3% | |
| |
Energy | | | 5.9% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 5.9% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 3.9% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.2% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | | 2.5% | |
| |
ONEOK Inc | | | 2.2% | |
| |
McCormick & Co Inc | | | 2.1% | |
| |
Ventas Inc | | | 2.1% | |
| |
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc | | | 2.0% | |
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Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) (continued)
Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
April 30, 2022
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUSC at NAV | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (13.40)% | | | | (12.11)% | | | | 10.11% | | | | 9.99% | | | | 0.30% | |
NUSC at Market Price | | | 12/31/16 | | | | (13.38)% | | | | (12.09)% | | | | 10.04% | | | | 10.00% | | | | — | |
MSCI USA Small-Cap Index | | | — | | | | (14.71)% | | | | (12.10)% | | | | 9.46% | | | | 9.43% | | | | — | |
TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index | | | — | | | | (13.35)% | | | | (11.89)% | | | | 10.54% | | | | 10.41% | | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index. |
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Holdings Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.8% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.6% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (0.4)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Industrials | | | 18.1% | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.9% | |
| |
Financials | | | 14.0% | |
| |
Information Technology | | | 13.8% | |
| |
Health Care | | | 10.2% | |
| |
Real Estate | | | 10.1% | |
| |
Materials | | | 6.1% | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.7% | |
| |
Energy | | | 3.7% | |
| |
Communication Services | | | 2.2% | |
| |
Utilities | | | 2.0% | |
| |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 0.6% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | (0.4)% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Darling Ingredients Inc | | | 1.2% | |
| |
First Horizon Corp | | | 1.2% | |
| |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | | 1.1% | |
| |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | | | 1.0% | |
| |
Kilroy Realty Corp | | | 0.9% | |
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Expense
Examples
As a shareholder of one or more of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of Fund shares, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other applicable Fund expenses. The Examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.
The Examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the period ended April 30, 2022.
The beginning of the period is November 1, 2021.
The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your Fund in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.
The information under “Hypothetical Performance” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 974.38 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.22 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.55 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.25 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.25%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 858.10 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.61 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.06 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.76 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.35%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 880.80 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.40 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.31 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.51 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.30%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 865.20 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 0.92 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.80 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.00 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.20%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Expense Examples (continued)
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 783.88 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.11 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.55 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.25 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.25%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 956.24 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.21 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.55 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.25 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.25%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 751.27 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.30 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.31 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.51 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.30%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 942.49 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.44 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.31 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.51 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.30%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 866.01 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 1.39 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,023.31 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 1.51 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.30%, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.5% | | | | |
| | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.5% | | | | |
| | |
| | | Communication Services – 4.7% | | | |
| | |
| 2,360 | | | Comcast Corp, Class A | | $ | 93,834 | |
| | |
| 621 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos Inc | | | 20,257 | |
| | |
| 1,361 | | | Lumen Technologies Inc | | | 13,692 | |
| | |
| 335 | | | Omnicom Group Inc | | | 25,503 | |
| | |
| 949 | | | Paramount Global, Class B | | | 27,635 | |
| | |
| 1,581 | | | Sirius XM Holdings Inc | | | 9,486 | |
| | |
| 2,131 | | | Verizon Communications Inc | | | 98,665 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | 289,072 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 6.6% | | | |
| | |
| 349 | | | Best Buy Co Inc | | | 31,386 | |
| | |
| 207 | | | Hasbro Inc | | | 18,228 | |
| | |
| 389 | | | Home Depot Inc | | | 116,856 | |
| | |
| 437 | | | LKQ Corp | | | 21,688 | |
| | |
| 454 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | 89,770 | |
| | |
| 456 | | | Target Corp | | | 104,264 | |
| | |
| 526 | | | VF Corp | | | 27,352 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | 409,544 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 10.8% | | | |
| | |
| 878 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co | | | 78,634 | |
| | |
| 223 | | | Bunge Ltd | | | 25,226 | |
| | |
| 194 | | | Clorox Co | | | 27,833 | |
| | |
| 1,954 | | | Coca-Cola Co | | | 126,248 | |
| | |
| 89 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co | | | 6,857 | |
| | |
| 1,118 | | | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | | | 41,813 | |
| | |
| 1,109 | | | Kroger Co | | | 59,842 | |
| | |
| 393 | | | McCormick & Co Inc/MD | | | 39,524 | |
| | |
| 693 | | | PepsiCo Inc | | | 118,995 | |
| | |
| 881 | | | Procter & Gamble Co | | | 141,444 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | 666,416 | |
| | |
| | | Energy – 4.4% | | | |
| | |
| 1,303 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | 40,419 | |
| | |
| 1,403 | | | Halliburton Co | | | 49,975 | |
| | |
| 698 | | | ONEOK Inc | | | 44,204 | |
| | |
| 645 | | | Valero Energy Corp | | | 71,904 | |
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| | |
| 1,916 | | | Williams Cos Inc | | $ | 65,700 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 272,202 | |
| | |
| | | Financials – 12.9% | | | |
| | |
| 1,236 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | | | 51,986 | |
| | |
| 125 | | | BlackRock Inc | | | 78,085 | |
| | |
| 168 | | | Cboe Global Markets Inc | | | 18,981 | |
| | |
| 459 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | 51,619 | |
| | |
| 272 | | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | | | 83,094 | |
| | |
| 2,280 | | | Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH | | | 29,982 | |
| | |
| 545 | | | Invesco Ltd | | | 10,017 | |
| | |
| 975 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | 116,376 | |
| | |
| 596 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | | | 96,373 | |
| | |
| 992 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 79,945 | |
| | |
| 311 | | | Northern Trust Corp | | | 32,049 | |
| | |
| 1,503 | | | Regions Financial Corp | | | 31,142 | |
| | |
| 576 | | | State Street Corp | | | 38,575 | |
| | |
| 867 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | 31,914 | |
| | |
| 352 | | | T Rowe Price Group Inc | | | 43,310 | |
| | |
| 86 | | | Truist Financial Corp | | | 4,158 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | 797,606 | |
| | |
| | | Health Care – 14.6% | | | |
| | |
| 444 | | | Amgen Inc | | | 103,536 | |
| | |
| 784 | | | Baxter International Inc | | | 55,711 | |
| | |
| 1,518 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | | | 114,260 | |
| | |
| 444 | | | Cardinal Health Inc | | | 25,774 | |
| | |
| 397 | | | Cigna Corp | | | 97,972 | |
| | |
| 967 | | | CVS Health Corp | | | 92,958 | |
| | |
| 450 | | | Eli Lilly & Co | | | 131,459 | |
| | |
| 1,472 | | | Gilead Sciences Inc | | | 87,348 | |
| | |
| 1,421 | | | Merck & Co Inc | | | 126,029 | |
| | |
| 193 | | | Quest Diagnostics Inc | | | 25,831 | |
| | |
| 542 | | | Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 23,078 | |
| | |
| 1,907 | | | Viatris Inc | | | 19,699 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | 903,655 | |
| | |
| | | Industrials – 15.3% | | | |
| | |
| 210 | | | A O Smith Corp | | | 12,270 | |
| | |
| 45 | | | Allegion plc | | | 5,141 | |
| | |
| 1,291 | | | Carrier Global Corp | | | 49,407 | |
| | |
| 476 | | | Caterpillar Inc | | | 100,217 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | Industrials (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 205 | | | CH Robinson Worldwide Inc | | $ | 21,761 | |
| | |
| 223 | | | Cummins Inc | | | 42,189 | |
| | |
| 568 | | | Eaton Corp PLC | | | 82,371 | |
| | |
| 917 | | | Emerson Electric Co | | | 82,695 | |
| | |
| 907 | | | Fastenal Co | | | 50,166 | |
| | |
| 328 | | | Illinois Tool Works Inc | | | 64,652 | |
| | |
| 1,105 | | | Johnson Controls International plc | | | 66,156 | |
| | |
| 384 | | | Masco Corp | | | 20,233 | |
| | |
| 160 | | | Owens Corning | | | 14,549 | |
| | |
| 261 | | | Pentair PLC | | | 13,246 | |
| | |
| 350 | | | Republic Services Inc | | | 46,995 | |
| | |
| 183 | | | Rockwell Automation Inc | | | 46,239 | |
| | |
| 350 | | | Rollins Inc | | | 11,739 | |
| | |
| 86 | | | Snap-on Inc | | | 18,274 | |
| | |
| 375 | | | Trane Technologies PLC | | | 52,459 | |
| | |
| 482 | | | United Parcel Service Inc, Class B | | | 86,750 | |
| | |
| 68 | | | WW Grainger Inc | | | 34,002 | |
| | |
| 284 | | | Xylem Inc/NY | | | 22,862 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | 944,373 | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology – 12.3% | | | |
| | |
| 453 | | | Automatic Data Processing Inc | | | 98,835 | |
| | |
| 2,121 | | | Cisco Systems Inc | | | 103,887 | |
| | |
| 885 | | | Fidelity National Information Services Inc | | | 87,748 | |
| | |
| 2,062 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | | | 31,775 | |
| | |
| 1,806 | | | HP Inc | | | 66,154 | |
| | |
| 2,279 | | | Intel Corp | | | 99,342 | |
| | |
| 753 | | | International Business Machines Corp | | | 99,554 | |
| | |
| 265 | | | Motorola Solutions Inc | | | 56,628 | |
| | |
| 615 | | | Texas Instruments Inc | | | 104,704 | |
| | |
| 649 | | | Western Union Co | | | 10,877 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | 759,504 | |
| | |
| | | Materials – 3.5% | | | |
| | |
| 2,417 | | | Amcor PLC | | | 28,666 | |
| | |
| 399 | | | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | | | 48,399 | |
| | |
| 1,253 | | | Newmont Corp | | | 91,281 | |
| | |
| 374 | | | PPG Industries Inc | | | 47,868 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 216,214 | |
| | |
| | | Real Estate – 9.5% | | | |
| | |
| 412 | | | American Tower Corp | | | 99,300 | |
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| | |
| 547 | | | Crown Castle International Corp | | $ | 101,310 | |
| | |
| 445 | | | Digital Realty Trust Inc | | | 65,023 | |
| | |
| 132 | | | Equinix Inc | | | 94,919 | |
| | |
| 451 | | | Iron Mountain Inc | | | 24,232 | |
| | |
| 664 | | | Prologis Inc | | | 106,433 | |
| | |
| 629 | | | Ventas Inc | | | 34,941 | |
| | |
| 683 | | | Welltower Inc | | | 62,023 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | 588,181 | |
| | |
| | | Utilities – 4.9% | | | |
| | |
| 284 | | | American Water Works Co Inc | | | 43,759 | |
| | |
| 209 | | | Atmos Energy Corp | | | 23,700 | |
| | |
| 991 | | | CenterPoint Energy Inc | | | 30,334 | |
| | |
| 558 | | | Consolidated Edison Inc | | | 51,749 | |
| | |
| 379 | | | Essential Utilities Inc | | | 16,964 | |
| | |
| 542 | | | Eversource Energy | | | 47,371 | |
| | |
| 502 | | | Sempra Energy | | | 81,003 | |
| | |
| 330 | | | UGI Corp | | | 11,319 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | 306,199 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $6,239,500) | | | 6,152,966 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.5% | | | 31,992 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 6,184,958 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | Communication Services – 13.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 676,384 | | | Axiata Group Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 545,333 | |
| | | | | |
| 380 | | | Baidu Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 47,185 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,564 | | | Bharti Airtel Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 160,347 | |
| | | | | |
| 69,030 | | | Emirates Telecommunications Group Co PJSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 657,778 | |
| | | | | |
| 120 | | | HYBE Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,029 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,991 | | | Info Edge India Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,158,179 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,877 | | | Kakao Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,852,183 | |
| | | | | |
| 93,530 | | | MTN Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 997,555 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,064 | | | NCSoft Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 357,067 | |
| | | | | |
| 163,830 | | | NetEase Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,215,567 | |
| | | | | |
| 195,720 | | | Ooredoo QPSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 402,484 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,470 | | | SK Telecom Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 293,623 | |
| | | | | |
| 124,484 | | | Telefonica Brasil SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,337,043 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,654,398 | | | Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,439,354 | |
| | | | | |
| 180,316 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,673,204 | |
| | | | | |
| 106,087 | | | TIM SA/Brazil | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 288,771 | |
| | | | | |
| 72,865 | | | Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 106,139 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,555,841 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 12.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 217,106 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,825,146 | |
| | | | | |
| 88,020 | | | Allegro.eu SA, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 456,900 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,794 | | | Americanas SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 212,240 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,042 | | | BYD Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,894,599 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,899 | | | BYD Co Ltd, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 801,219 | |
| | | | | |
| 684,068 | | | China Ruyi Holdings Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 166,524 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,594 | | | Coway Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 767,368 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,336 | | | Eicher Motors Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 321,437 | |
| | | | | |
| 460 | | | FF Group, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 582 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,058 | | | Hero MotoCorp Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 132,661 | |
| | | | | |
| 85,507 | | | JD Health International Inc, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 550,892 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,628 | | | JD.com Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 292,066 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,127 | | | LG Electronics Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,423,404 | |
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| | | Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 34,064 | | | Li Auto Inc, ADR, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 764,056 | |
| | | | | |
| 76,848 | | | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 926,941 | |
| | | | | |
| 173,367 | | | Meituan, Class B, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,800,479 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,053 | | | Naspers Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,326,861 | |
| | | | | |
| 733,651 | | | PTT Oil & Retail Business PCL, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 535,512 | |
| | | | | |
| 139,900 | | | Suning.com Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 68,036 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,199 | | | Vipshop Holdings Ltd, ADR, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 407,504 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,030 | | | XPeng Inc, ADR, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 714,428 | |
| | | | | |
| 35,469 | | | Yum China Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,482,604 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,871,459 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 6.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 61,383 | | | Almarai Co JSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 850,996 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,014 | | | AMOREPACIFIC Group | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,366 | |
| | | | | |
| 834 | | | BGF retail Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 120,186 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,575 | | | Britannia Industries Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 67,766 | |
| | | | | |
| 184,362 | | | Cencosud SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 295,005 | |
| | | | | |
| 447,647 | | | China Feihe Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 428,469 | |
| | | | | |
| 111,409 | | | China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 604,886 | |
| | | | | |
| 123,113 | | | Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 671,833 | |
| | | | | |
| 329,662 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,465,458 | |
| | | | | |
| 75,374 | | | Hindustan Unilever Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,213,620 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,971 | | | Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,639 | |
| | | | | |
| 339 | | | LG Household & Health Care Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 245,343 | |
| | | | | |
| 519 | | | LG Household & Health Care Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 205,369 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,982 | | | Nestle India Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 954,836 | |
| | | | | |
| 52,009 | | | PPB Group Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 205,240 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,373 | | | Savola Group, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 612,700 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,846,722 | | | Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 495,533 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,511,245 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Energy – 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 426,189 | | | China Suntien Green Energy Corp Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 243,346 | |
| | | | | |
| 253,065 | | | Cosan SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,073,132 | |
| | | | | |
| 964,246 | | | Dialog Group Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 553,719 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,564 | | | HD Hyundai Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 536,769 | |
| | | | | |
| 66,451 | | | Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,921 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,543 | | | Petronas Dagangan Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 367,250 | |
| | | | | |
| 119,961 | | | Qatar Fuel QSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 603,799 | |
| | | | | |
| 608,249 | | | Qatar Gas Transport Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 571,212 | |
| | | | | |
| 276,888 | | | Thai Oil PCL, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 456,764 | |
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | | | |
| | | Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 30,947 | | | Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 487,869 | |
| | | | | |
| 178,951 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 472,293 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,902 | | | Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co Ltd, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 65,139 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,472,213 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Financials – 19.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 213,995 | | | Alpha Services and Holdings SA, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 245,169 | |
| | | | | |
| 286,184 | | | Axis Bank Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,732,773 | |
| | | | | |
| 87,464 | | | B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 234,900 | |
| | | | | |
| 313,959 | | | Banco Bradesco SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,139,894 | |
| | | | | |
| 71,209 | | | Banco Bradesco SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 214,395 | |
| | | | | |
| 167,506 | | | Banco do Brasil SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,123,652 | |
| | | | | |
| 158,485 | | | Bandhan Bank Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 691,846 | |
| | | | | |
| 774,375 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 434,007 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,034 | | | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 221,591 | |
| | | | | |
| 574,826 | | | Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,218,864 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,380,008 | | | China Construction Bank Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,832,994 | |
| | | | | |
| 139,473 | | | China Construction Bank Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 127,468 | |
| | | | | |
| 221,284 | | | China Merchants Bank Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,350,918 | |
| | | | | |
| 91,400 | | | China Merchants Bank Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 549,498 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,370 | | | Credicorp Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 468,059 | |
| | | | | |
| 375,961 | | | First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,296,883 | |
| | | | | |
| 314,747 | | | FirstRand Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,362,967 | |
| | | | | |
| 504,782 | | | Fubon Financial Holding Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,274,136 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,803 | | | Hana Financial Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,414,603 | |
| | | | | |
| 108,499 | | | Huatai Securities Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 218,086 | |
| | | | | |
| 377,451 | | | Huatai Securities Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 524,361 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,161 | | | KB Financial Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,196,591 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,879 | | | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 698,874 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,176 | | | Malayan Banking Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 85,785 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,234 | | | Moneta Money Bank AS, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 109,679 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,401 | | | Nedbank Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 75,704 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,096,621 | | | Old Mutual Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 879,862 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,288 | | | Piramal Enterprises Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 829,876 | |
| | | | | |
| 183,936 | | | Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 140,657 | |
| | | | | |
| 388,600 | | | Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 316,534 | |
| | | | | |
| 768,835 | | | Public Bank Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 828,261 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,635 | | | Qatar National Bank QPSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 176,430 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,566 | | | Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,265,016 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,238 | | | Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 841,635 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,776 | | | Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,173,812 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 3,087 | | | Standard Bank Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 32,790 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,236 | | | Woori Financial Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 355,080 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32,683,650 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Health Care – 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 307,667 | | | 3SBio Inc, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 217,629 | |
| | | | | |
| 69,635 | | | Akeso Inc, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 132,771 | |
| | | | | |
| 86,045 | | | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 88,829 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,913 | | | Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 688,547 | |
| | | | | |
| 83,160 | | | Genscript Biotech Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 241,123 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,240 | | | Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 92,837 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,713 | | | Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,898 | |
| | | | | |
| 171,234 | | | Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 284,148 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,050 | | | Hartalega Holdings Bhd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,435 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,800 | | | Huadong Medicine Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 60,584 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,696,362 | | | Kalbe Farma Tbk PT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 418,158 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,914 | | | Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 97,995 | |
| | | | | |
| 51,219 | | | Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 221,296 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,068 | | | Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 58,681 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,300 | | | Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 72,302 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,600 | | | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 639,897 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,057 | | | WuXi AppTec Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 875,998 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,962 | | | WuXi AppTec Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 325,806 | |
| | | | | |
| 113,608 | | | Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc, 144A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 868,768 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,720 | | | Yunnan Baiyao Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 214,999 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,653,701 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Industrials – 5.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 709,851 | | | Airports of Thailand PCL, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,383,432 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,548 | | | Ayala Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,869 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,600 | | | China Baoan Group Co Ltd, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,074 | |
| | | | | |
| 268,156 | | | China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 340,059 | |
| | | | | |
| 576 | | | CJ Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,898 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,117 | | | Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,239,877 | |
| | | | | |
| 72,254 | | | Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 355,442 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,774 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 720,524 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,661 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,218 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,340 | | | GS Engineering & Construction Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 513,572 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,280 | | | LG Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,241,898 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,985 | | | Localiza Rent a Car SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,910 | |
| | | | | |
| 132,441 | | | Rumo SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 437,797 | |
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 72,100 | | | SF Holding Co Ltd, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 556,895 | |
| | | | | |
| 178,400 | | | Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 103,145 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,900 | | | Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 172,882 | |
| | | | | |
| 70,400 | | | Tianshan Aluminum Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 72,820 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,731 | | | WEG SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 253,645 | |
| | | | | |
| 190,999 | | | Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 274,589 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,500 | | | Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17,849 | |
| | | | | |
| 349,236 | | | Zhejiang Expressway Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 288,873 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,800 | | | Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,739 | |
| | | | | |
| 102,502 | | | Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 89,512 | |
| | | | | |
| 332,071 | | | Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 196,801 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,440,320 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Information Technology – 19.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 179,125 | | | AAC Technologies Holdings Inc, (5) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 422,349 | |
| | | | | |
| 712,908 | | | Acer Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 667,546 | |
| | | | | |
| 173,296 | | | Asustek Computer Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,098,919 | |
| | | | | |
| 311,158 | | | Delta Electronics Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,639,124 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,898 | | | Delta Electronics Thailand PCL, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 465,255 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,676 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,805 | |
| | | | | |
| 137,532 | | | Infosys Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,820,717 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,024,798 | | | Lenovo Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,003,097 | |
| | | | | |
| 57,069 | | | LG Display Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 761,071 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,282 | | | Samsung SDS Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 979,201 | |
| | | | | |
| 93,582 | | | Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,389,510 | |
| | | | | |
| 710,785 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,973,566 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,298 | | | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,844,282 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,921 | | | Unisplendour Corp Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 107,300 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,552,469 | | | United Microelectronics Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,517,617 | |
| | | | | |
| 76,624 | | | Yageo Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,051,531 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32,764,890 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Materials – 12.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 284 | | | Anglo American Platinum Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,507 | |
| | | | | |
| 50,902 | | | Asian Paints Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,156,139 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,193 | | | Berger Paints India Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,607 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,000 | | | Chengxin Lithium Group Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 86,886 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,181 | | | China Jushi Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 140,162 | |
| | | | | |
| 824,137 | | | China Molybdenum Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 419,098 | |
| | | | | |
| 261,165 | | | China Molybdenum Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 184,027 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,852 | | | Ganfeng Lithium Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 280,803 | |
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 2,596 | | | Ganfeng Lithium Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 31,697 | |
| | | | | |
| 281,633 | | | Gerdau SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,590,662 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,487 | | | Grasim Industries Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,426,530 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,647 | | | Hanwha Solutions Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 780,815 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,564 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 528,868 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,893 | | | KGHM Polska Miedz SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 486,466 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,465 | | | Kingfa Sci & Tech Co Ltd, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,720 | |
| | | | | |
| 106,872 | | | Klabin SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 447,584 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,831 | | | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 534,498 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,207 | | | Lotte Chemical Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 658,181 | |
| | | | | |
| 885,191 | | | Nan Ya Plastics Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,603,724 | |
| | | | | |
| 236,183 | | | PTT Global Chemical PCL, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 344,793 | |
| | | | | |
| 52,612 | | | SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,280,770 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,793 | | | Saudi Arabian Mining Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,892,352 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,504 | | | Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,862 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,115 | | | Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 37,812 | |
| | | | | |
| 91,700 | | | Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,939 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,400 | | | Transfar Zhilian Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,383 | |
| | | | | |
| 49,918 | | | UPL Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 540,695 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,600 | | | Yunnan Energy New Material Co Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 385,017 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,925 | | | Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 222,143 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,700 | | | Zhejiang Yongtai Technology Co Ltd, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 51,981 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,311,721 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Real Estate – 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 16,731 | | | A-Living Smart City Services Co Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,740 | |
| | | | | |
| 89,821 | | | China Resources Land Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 404,107 | |
| | | | | |
| 419,484 | | | China Vanke Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 996,563 | |
| | | | | |
| 143,300 | | | China Vanke Co Ltd, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 418,139 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,369 | | | Country Garden Services Holdings Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 126,704 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,993 | | | Greentown Service Group Co Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,171 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,019,611 | | | SM Prime Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,354,016 | |
| | | | | |
| 195,136 | | | Sunac Services Holdings Ltd, 144A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 107,937 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,460,377 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Utilities – 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 14,270 | | | Adani Green Energy Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 537,254 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,020 | | | Adani Total Gas Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 97,586 | |
| | | | | |
| 221,277 | | | China Resources Gas Group Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 841,829 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,252,642 | | | Enel Americas SA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 549,863 | |
| | | | | |
| 160,819 | | | ENN Energy Holdings Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,170,585 | |
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Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 108,718 | | | Interconexion Electrica SA ESP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 594,698 | |
| | | | | |
| 318,619 | | | Power Grid Corp of India Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 957,410 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,749,225 | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (cost $172,355,860) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 168,474,642 | |
| | | | | |
Principal Amount (000) | | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | | Maturity | | | Ratings (6) | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS – 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | Food Products – 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
$ | 25 | | | Britannia Industries Ltd | | | 5.500% | | | | 6/03/24 | | | | N/R | | | $ | 323 | |
$ | 25 | | | Total Corporate Bonds (cost $0) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 323 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $172,355,860) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 168,474,965 | |
| | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| |
| | | | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH COLLATERAL FROM SECURITIES LENDING – 0.1% | |
| | | | | |
| | | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 132,345 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, (7) | | | 0.310%(8) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 132,345 | |
| | | | Total Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $132,345) | | | | | | | | | | | | 132,345 | |
| | | | Total Investments (cost $172,488,205) – 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 168,607,310 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 62,676 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 168,669,986 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(3) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. |
(4) | For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 2. |
(5) | Investment, or a portion of investment, is out on loan for securities lending. The total value of the securities out on loan as of the end of the reporting period was $135,608. |
(6) | For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of these national rating agencies. |
(7) | The Fund may loan securities representing up to one third of the market value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker dealers, banks, and other institutions. The collateral maintained by the Fund shall have a market value, at the inception of each loan, equal to not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The cash collateral received by the Fund is invested in this money market fund. |
(8) | The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
144A | Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
42
Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.1% | | | | |
| | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.1% | | | | |
| | |
| | | Communication Services – 5.8% | | | |
| | |
| 504,403 | | | BT Group PLC | | $ | 1,123,119 | |
| | |
| 536,771 | | | HKT Trust & HKT Ltd | | | 770,319 | |
| | |
| 9,191 | | | Informa PLC, (2) | | | 66,305 | |
| | |
| 74,700 | | | KDDI Corp | | | 2,499,417 | |
| | |
| 3,745 | | | Nintendo Co Ltd | | | 1,731,730 | |
| | |
| 7,253 | | | Publicis Groupe SA | | | 440,576 | |
| | |
| 73,549 | | | SoftBank Corp | | | 860,040 | |
| | |
| 98,720 | | | Telenor ASA | | | 1,408,235 | |
| | |
| 75,173 | | | Telia Co AB | | | 313,792 | |
| | |
| 42,966 | | | Vivendi SE | | | 496,784 | |
| | |
| 1,066,793 | | | Vodafone Group PLC | | | 1,627,856 | |
| | |
| 446 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 6,775 | |
| | |
| 41,263 | | | WPP PLC | | | 520,647 | |
| | |
| 154,462 | | | Z Holdings Corp | | | 613,508 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | 12,479,103 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 11.2% | | | |
| | |
| 20,101 | | | Accor SA, (2) | | | 668,611 | |
| | |
| 8,073 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 601,699 | |
| | |
| 21,381 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 1,770,862 | |
| | |
| 1,039 | | | Bridgestone Corp | | | 38,229 | |
| | |
| 26,258 | | | Cie Financiere Richemont SA | | | 3,124,503 | |
| | |
| 12,333 | | | EssilorLuxottica SA | | | 2,131,152 | |
| | |
| 4,187 | | | Fiverr International Ltd, (2) | | | 222,958 | |
| | |
| 25,099 | | | IDP Education Ltd | | | 479,269 | |
| | |
| 71,547 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 1,517,118 | |
| | |
| 80,641 | | | Mazda Motor Corp | | | 578,230 | |
| | |
| 45,912 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG, (2) | | | 3,249,979 | |
| | |
| 170,953 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp | | | 1,531,267 | |
| | |
| 5,263 | | | Prosus NV | | | 258,677 | |
| | |
| 42,704 | | | Sony Group Corp | | | 3,698,201 | |
| | |
| 5,566 | | | Valeo | | | 102,787 | |
| | |
| 88,325 | | | Wesfarmers Ltd | | | 3,101,375 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 9,185 | | | Whitbread PLC, (2) | | $ | 324,850 | |
| | |
| 39,827 | | | Yamaha Motor Co Ltd | | | 826,911 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | 24,226,678 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 12.0% | | | |
| | |
| 50,509 | | | Associated British Foods PLC | | | 1,018,747 | |
| | |
| 29,115 | | | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC, (2) | | | 1,454,294 | |
| | |
| 21,255 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 436,978 | |
| | |
| 56,597 | | | Danone SA | | | 3,441,512 | |
| | |
| 248,704 | | | J Sainsbury PLC | | | 728,474 | |
| | |
| 17,978 | | | Kao Corp | | | 725,864 | |
| | |
| 3,895 | | | Kerry Group PLC, Class A | | | 431,448 | |
| | |
| 15,596 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 462,165 | |
| | |
| 4,741 | | | Lawson Inc | | | 174,549 | |
| | |
| 9,465 | | | L’Oreal SA | | | 3,483,802 | |
| | |
| 62,486 | | | Mowi ASA | | | 1,788,754 | |
| | |
| 63,379 | | | Nestle SA | | | 8,227,223 | |
| | |
| 106,830 | | | Orkla ASA | | | 875,596 | |
| | |
| 18,342 | | | Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 1,436,971 | |
| | |
| 24,155 | | | Unilever PLC | | | 1,127,846 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | 25,814,223 | |
| | |
| | | Energy – 1.6% | | | |
| | |
| 34,008 | | | Ampol Ltd | | | 818,080 | |
| | |
| 60,071 | | | Neste Oyj | | | 2,610,922 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 3,429,002 | |
| | |
| | | Financials – 17.6% | | | |
| | |
| 261,865 | | | AIA Group Ltd | | | 2,594,904 | |
| | |
| 17,273 | | | Allianz SE | | | 3,939,629 | |
| | |
| 85,964 | | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd | | | 1,667,766 | |
| | |
| 121,096 | | | AXA SA | | | 3,252,521 | |
| | |
| 426,068 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 2,273,921 | |
| | |
| 161,129 | | | Bank Hapoalim BM | | | 1,503,494 | |
| | |
| 525,328 | | | BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd | | | 1,918,221 | |
| | |
| 24,642 | | | CNP Assurances | | | 542,798 | |
| | |
| 3,812 | | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 119,277 | |
| | |
| 28,292 | | | Gjensidige Forsikring ASA | | | 612,208 | |
| | |
| 236,452 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 1,488,187 | |
| | |
| 118,045 | | | ING Groep NV | | | 1,133,237 | |
| | |
| 1,170,350 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 2,413,515 | |
| | |
| 1 | | | Isracard Ltd | | | 4 | |
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| | |
| | | Financials (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 87,611 | | | Legal & General Group PLC | | $ | 277,299 | |
| | |
| 3,280,300 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 1,889,529 | |
| | |
| 63,292 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc | | | 1,895,927 | |
| | |
| 28,379 | | | NatWest Group PLC | | | 77,673 | |
| | |
| 436,463 | | | Nomura Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 1,684,405 | |
| | |
| 292,236 | | | Resona Holdings Inc | | | 1,274,190 | |
| | |
| 34,611 | | | Societe Generale SA | | | 846,003 | |
| | |
| 47,930 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc | | | 1,491,246 | |
| | |
| 7,125 | | | Swiss Re AG | | | 589,584 | |
| | |
| 5,315 | | | Tokyo Century Corp | | | 164,299 | |
| | |
| 112,017 | | | UBS Group AG | | | 1,928,980 | |
| | |
| 104,702 | | | United Overseas Bank Ltd | | | 2,273,889 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | 37,852,706 | |
| | |
| | | Health Care – 12.9% | | | |
| | |
| 1,684 | | | Ambu A/S | | | 22,550 | |
| | |
| 4,436 | | | Argenx SE, (2) | | | 1,281,786 | |
| | |
| 185,879 | | | Astellas Pharma Inc | | | 2,837,825 | |
| | |
| 27,071 | | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | 3,632,599 | |
| | |
| 108 | | | AstraZeneca PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 7,171 | |
| | |
| 76,425 | | | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | | | 2,302,306 | |
| | |
| 90,033 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd | | | 2,266,808 | |
| | |
| 26,400 | | | Eisai Co Ltd | | | 1,154,134 | |
| | |
| 1,079 | | | Genmab A/S, (2) | | | 383,319 | |
| | |
| 210,551 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 4,750,312 | |
| | |
| 15,879 | | | Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd | | | 334,959 | |
| | |
| 39 | | | Lonza Group AG | | | 23,240 | |
| | |
| 9,855 | | | Merck KGaA | | | 1,839,666 | |
| | |
| 3,701 | | | NMC Health PLC, (2), (3) | | | 5 | |
| | |
| 22,865 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S | | | 2,634,016 | |
| | |
| 16,660 | | | Ramsay Health Care Ltd | | | 960,296 | |
| | |
| 39,347 | | | Ryman Healthcare Ltd | | | 235,207 | |
| | |
| 1,462 | | | Shionogi & Co Ltd | | | 82,048 | |
| | |
| 1,267 | | | Sonova Holding AG | | | 463,646 | |
| | |
| 10,546 | | | Straumann Holding AG | | | 1,266,302 | |
| | |
| 24,360 | | | Sumitomo Pharma Co Ltd | | | 217,540 | |
| | |
| 707 | | | Vifor Pharma AG | | | 126,374 | |
| | |
| 6,203 | | | Vifor Pharma AG | | | 1,099,496 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | 27,921,605 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Industrials – 16.4% | | | |
| | |
| 82,482 | | | ABB Ltd | | $ | 2,515,291 | |
| | |
| 21,985 | | | Adecco Group AG | | | 864,089 | |
| | |
| 24,739 | | | Ashtead Group PLC | | | 1,297,990 | |
| | |
| 637 | | | Atlas Copco AB, Class B | | | 25,634 | |
| | |
| 32,495 | | | Bouygues SA | | | 1,126,118 | |
| | |
| 190,366 | | | Brambles Ltd | | | 1,427,242 | |
| | |
| 145,293 | | | CNH Industrial NV | | | 2,104,491 | |
| | |
| 31,333 | | | Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd | | | 657,567 | |
| | |
| 10,945 | | | Daikin Industries Ltd | | | 1,693,366 | |
| | |
| 4,798 | | | DCC PLC | | | 366,132 | |
| | |
| 31,863 | | | East Japan Railway Co | | | 1,677,013 | |
| | |
| 6,403 | | | Eiffage SA | | | 637,927 | |
| | |
| 3,326 | | | Ferguson PLC | | | 423,425 | |
| | |
| 82,988 | | | Komatsu Ltd | | | 1,871,009 | |
| | |
| 6,618 | | | Kornit Digital Ltd, (2) | | | 440,097 | |
| | |
| 220,778 | | | MTR Corp Ltd | | | 1,177,591 | |
| | |
| 7,591 | | | MTU Aero Engines AG, (2) | | | 1,550,773 | |
| | |
| 103,246 | | | Nibe Industrier AB | | | 1,027,257 | |
| | |
| 124,223 | | | RELX PLC | | | 3,732,170 | |
| | |
| 10,377 | | | Schneider Electric SE | | | 1,507,432 | |
| | |
| 46 | | | SGS SA | | | 119,520 | |
| | |
| 17,998 | | | Siemens AG | | | 2,236,288 | |
| | |
| 55,880 | | | Smiths Group PLC | | | 1,036,575 | |
| | |
| 312,291 | | | Transurban Group | | | 3,182,470 | |
| | |
| 13,051 | | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | | 338,375 | |
| | |
| 100,558 | | | Volvo AB | | | 1,626,860 | |
| | |
| 16,116 | | | Volvo AB, Class A | | | 267,576 | |
| | |
| 12,850 | | | West Japan Railway Co | | | 480,437 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | 35,410,715 | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology – 7.2% | | | |
| | |
| 6,997 | | | ASML Holding NV | | | 4,045,054 | |
| | |
| 17,024 | | | Fujitsu Ltd | | | 2,455,182 | |
| | |
| 14,891 | | | Ibiden Co Ltd | | | 567,780 | |
| | |
| 11,433 | | | Logitech International SA | | | 759,020 | |
| | |
| 32,929 | | | Nomura Research Institute Ltd | | | 942,934 | |
| | |
| 22,867 | | | SAP SE | | | 2,353,493 | |
| | |
| 33,271 | | | STMicroelectronics NV | | | 1,254,271 | |
| | |
| 96,068 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | 778,385 | |
| | |
| 240 | | | Temenos AG | | | 24,553 | |
| | |
| 3,458 | | | Tokyo Electron Ltd | | | 1,480,780 | |
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| | |
| | | Information Technology (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 11,829 | | | Xero Ltd, (2) | | $ | 809,945 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | 15,471,397 | |
| | |
| | | Materials – 8.7% | | | |
| | |
| 10,644 | | | Akzo Nobel NV | | | 933,120 | |
| | |
| 55,778 | | | Antofagasta PLC | | | 1,086,154 | |
| | |
| 177,988 | | | Asahi Kasei Corp | | | 1,472,014 | |
| | |
| 28,655 | | | Boliden AB | | | 1,261,676 | |
| | |
| 19,817 | | | Croda International PLC | | | 1,941,654 | |
| | |
| 105,500 | | | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd | | | 1,621,678 | |
| | |
| 170 | | | Givaudan SA | | | 682,172 | |
| | |
| 14,247 | | | James Hardie Industries PLC | | | 420,577 | |
| | |
| 2,333 | | | Johnson Matthey PLC | | | 65,172 | |
| | |
| 24,108 | | | Mineral Resources Ltd | | | 1,002,928 | |
| | |
| 16,652 | | | Mitsui Chemicals Inc | | | 382,369 | |
| | |
| 11,091 | | | Newcrest Mining Ltd | | | 211,863 | |
| | |
| 11,574 | | | Nitto Denko Corp | | | 781,665 | |
| | |
| 52,668 | | | Northern Star Resources Ltd | | | 367,548 | |
| | |
| 57,451 | | | Orica Ltd | | | 672,430 | |
| | |
| 34,296 | | | Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | | 1,471,825 | |
| | |
| 210,815 | | | Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd | | | 896,566 | |
| | |
| 35,071 | | | Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd | | | 1,535,101 | |
| | |
| 196,219 | | | Toray Industries Inc | | | 937,326 | |
| | |
| 26,004 | | | Umicore SA | | | 1,013,098 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 18,756,936 | |
| | |
| | | Real Estate – 2.7% | | | |
| | |
| 3,693 | | | British Land Co PLC | | | 24,008 | |
| | |
| 55,745 | | | CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust | | | 94,059 | |
| | |
| 363,766 | | | Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore, (2) | | | 1,114,295 | |
| | |
| 57,594 | | | City Developments Ltd | | | 356,183 | |
| | |
| 54,798 | | | Hulic Co Ltd | | | 464,404 | |
| | |
| 28,812 | | | Klepierre SA | | | 694,835 | |
| | |
| 98,056 | | | Lendlease Corp Ltd | | | 853,623 | |
| | |
| 16,712 | | | Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc | | | 406,965 | |
| | |
| 165,227 | | | Swire Properties Ltd | | | 399,687 | |
| | |
| 17,352 | | | Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, (2) | | | 1,244,773 | |
| | |
| 30,631 | | | Vicinity Centres | | | 40,815 | |
| | |
| 1,215 | | | Vonovia SE, (2) | | | 48,707 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | 5,742,354 | |
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Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Utilities – 3.0% | | | |
| | |
| 147,617 | | | EDP-Energias de Portugal SA | | $ | 691,746 | |
| | |
| 10,882 | | | Endesa SA | | | 229,944 | |
| | |
| 208,224 | | | National Grid PLC | | | 3,121,417 | |
| | |
| 12,854 | | | Orsted AS, 144A | | | 1,445,399 | |
| | |
| 9,656 | | | Verbund AG, (2) | | | 1,041,070 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | 6,529,576 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $224,540,631) | | | 213,634,295 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.9% | | | 1,906,439 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 215,540,734 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(3) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. |
144A | Investment is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These investments may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, which are normally those transactions with qualified institutional buyers. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
48
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.7% | | | | |
| | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.7% | | | | |
| | |
| | | Communication Services – 6.2% | | | |
| | |
| 1 | | | Cable One Inc | | $ | 1,166 | |
| | |
| 34 | | | Electronic Arts Inc | | | 4,014 | |
| | |
| 8 | | | Liberty Broadband Corp, Class C, (2) | | | 895 | |
| | |
| 1,601 | | | Liberty Global PLC, Class C, (2) | | | 37,944 | |
| | |
| 48 | | | Liberty Global PLC, Class A, (2) | | | 1,092 | |
| | |
| 391 | | | Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Class C, (2) | | | 24,371 | |
| | |
| 1,468 | | | Match Group Inc, (2) | | | 116,192 | |
| | |
| 724 | | | Netflix Inc, (2) | | | 137,821 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | Paramount Global, Class B | | | 58 | |
| | |
| 2,880 | | | Pinterest Inc, Class A, (2) | | | 59,098 | |
| | |
| 7,605 | | | Snap Inc, Class A, (2) | | | 216,438 | |
| | |
| 76 | | | T-Mobile US Inc, (2) | | | 9,359 | |
| | |
| 5,645 | | | Twitter Inc, (2) | | | 276,718 | |
| | |
| 7,535 | | | Verizon Communications Inc | | | 348,870 | |
| | |
| 3,553 | | | Walt Disney Co, (2) | | | 396,621 | |
| | |
| 5 | | | Warner Bros Discovery Inc, (2) | | | 91 | |
| | |
| 106 | | | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 5,024 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | 1,635,772 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 9.8% | | | |
| | |
| 4 | | | Aptiv PLC, (2) | | | 426 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | BorgWarner Inc | | | 74 | |
| | |
| 220 | | | Domino’s Pizza Inc | | | 74,360 | |
| | |
| 4 | | | Etsy Inc, (2) | | | 373 | |
| | |
| 1,962 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 304,679 | |
| | |
| 933 | | | Home Depot Inc | | | 280,273 | |
| | |
| 14 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | 2,768 | |
| | |
| 72 | | | Lululemon Athletica Inc, (2) | | | 25,533 | |
| | |
| 81 | | | MercadoLibre Inc, (2) | | | 78,864 | |
| | |
| 21 | | | Newell Brands Inc | | | 486 | |
| | |
| 2,406 | | | NIKE Inc, Class B | | | 300,028 | |
| | |
| 159 | | | Pool Corp | | | 64,430 | |
| | |
| 9 | | | Ross Stores Inc | | | 898 | |
| | |
| 1,563 | | | Target Corp | | | 357,380 | |
| | |
| 832 | | | Tesla Inc, (2) | | | 724,472 | |
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 3,497 | | | TJX Cos Inc | | $ | 214,296 | |
| | |
| 803 | | | Tractor Supply Co | | | 161,764 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Ulta Beauty Inc, (2) | | | 1,191 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Vail Resorts Inc | | | 763 | |
| | |
| 15 | | | Yum! Brands Inc | | | 1,755 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | 2,594,813 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 8.4% | | | |
| | |
| 2 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co | | | 179 | |
| | |
| 877 | | | Church & Dwight Co Inc | | | 85,560 | |
| | |
| 8,743 | | | Coca-Cola Co | | | 564,885 | |
| | |
| 13 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co | | | 1,002 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | General Mills Inc | | | 141 | |
| | |
| 5 | | | Hormel Foods Corp | | | 262 | |
| | |
| 19 | | | Kellogg Co | | | 1,302 | |
| | |
| 3,502 | | | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | | | 130,975 | |
| | |
| 4,978 | | | Kroger Co | | | 268,613 | |
| | |
| 3,117 | | | PepsiCo Inc | | | 535,220 | |
| | |
| 3,964 | | | Procter & Gamble Co | | | 636,420 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | 2,224,559 | |
| | |
| | | Energy – 3.1% | | | |
| | |
| 5,834 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | 180,971 | |
| | |
| 1,701 | | | Cheniere Energy Inc | | | 231,013 | |
| | |
| 6,349 | | | Halliburton Co | | | 226,151 | |
| | |
| 3,092 | | | ONEOK Inc | | | 195,816 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 833,951 | |
| | |
| | | Financials – 13.2% | | | |
| | |
| 1,600 | | | American Express Co | | | 279,536 | |
| | |
| 475 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | | | 19,979 | |
| | |
| 233 | | | BlackRock Inc | | | 145,551 | |
| | |
| 6,076 | | | Citigroup Inc | | | 292,924 | |
| | |
| 1,083 | | | CME Group Inc | | | 237,545 | |
| | |
| 186 | | | Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH | | | 2,446 | |
| | |
| 124 | | | Intercontinental Exchange Inc | | | 14,360 | |
| | |
| 3,079 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | 367,510 | |
| | |
| 43 | | | KeyCorp | | | 830 | |
| | |
| 2,669 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | | | 431,577 | |
| | |
| 3,523 | | | MetLife Inc | | | 231,391 | |
| | |
| 12 | | | Moody’s Corp | | | 3,798 | |
| | |
| 2,948 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 237,579 | |
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| | |
| | | Financials (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 2,007 | | | PNC Financial Services Group Inc | | $ | 333,363 | |
| | |
| 6 | | | Regions Financial Corp | | | 124 | |
| | |
| 1,538 | | | S&P Global Inc | | | 579,057 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | State Street Corp | | | 201 | |
| | |
| 11 | | | T Rowe Price Group Inc | | | 1,353 | |
| | |
| 1,737 | | | Travelers Cos Inc | | | 297,131 | |
| | |
| 244 | | | Truist Financial Corp | | | 11,797 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | 3,488,052 | |
| | |
| | | Health Care – 13.7% | | | |
| | |
| 2 | | | ABIOMED Inc, (2) | | | 573 | |
| | |
| 2,132 | | | Agilent Technologies Inc | | | 254,284 | |
| | |
| 491 | | | Align Technology Inc, (2) | | | 142,346 | |
| | |
| 944 | | | Amgen Inc | | | 220,131 | |
| | |
| 654 | | | Anthem Inc | | | 328,262 | |
| | |
| 13 | | | Baxter International Inc | | | 924 | |
| | |
| 623 | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc, (2) | | | 50,681 | |
| | |
| 3,955 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | | | 297,693 | |
| | |
| 57 | | | Cerner Corp | | | 5,337 | |
| | |
| 432 | | | Cigna Corp | | | 106,609 | |
| | |
| 279 | | | CVS Health Corp | | | 26,820 | |
| | |
| 1,695 | | | Danaher Corp | | | 425,665 | |
| | |
| 1,025 | | | DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | | | 40,990 | |
| | |
| 8 | | | Dexcom Inc, (2) | | | 3,269 | |
| | |
| 2,886 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp, (2) | | | 305,281 | |
| | |
| 1,078 | | | Eli Lilly & Co | | | 314,916 | |
| | |
| 502 | | | Gilead Sciences Inc | | | 29,789 | |
| | |
| 1,060 | | | HCA Inc | | | 227,423 | |
| | |
| 10 | | | Hologic Inc, (2) | | | 720 | |
| | |
| 68 | | | Humana Inc | | | 30,230 | |
| | |
| 128 | | | IDEXX Laboratories Inc, (2) | | | 55,101 | |
| | |
| 139 | | | Illumina Inc, (2) | | | 41,234 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Insulet Corp, (2) | | | 717 | |
| | |
| 27 | | | Intuitive Surgical Inc, (2) | | | 6,461 | |
| | |
| 5 | | | IQVIA Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 1,090 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Laboratory Corp of America Holdings, (2) | | | 721 | |
| | |
| 1,053 | | | Merck & Co Inc | | | 93,391 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Novocure Ltd, (2) | | | 230 | |
| | |
| 6 | | | Quest Diagnostics Inc | | | 803 | |
| | |
| 18 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | 11,864 | |
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| | | Health Care (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 13 | | | ResMed Inc | | $ | 2,600 | |
| | |
| 1,516 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | 414,201 | |
| | |
| 6 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services Inc | | | 1,890 | |
| | |
| 1,055 | | | Zoetis Inc | | | 186,999 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | 3,629,245 | |
| | |
| | | Industrials – 8.3% | | | |
| | |
| 2,102 | | | 3M Co | | | 303,150 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | AMERCO | | | 1,071 | |
| | |
| 3,828 | | | Carrier Global Corp | | | 146,498 | |
| | |
| 944 | | | Caterpillar Inc | | | 198,750 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | CH Robinson Worldwide Inc | | | 212 | |
| | |
| 497 | | | Copart Inc, (2) | | | 56,484 | |
| | |
| 11,656 | | | CSX Corp | | | 400,267 | |
| | |
| 226 | | | Deere & Co | | | 85,326 | |
| | |
| 1,005 | | | Dover Corp | | | 133,967 | |
| | |
| 4 | | | Eaton Corp PLC | | | 580 | |
| | |
| 19 | | | Emerson Electric Co | | | 1,713 | |
| | |
| 21 | | | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | | | 2,081 | |
| | |
| 25 | | | Fastenal Co | | | 1,383 | |
| | |
| 1,272 | | | Fortive Corp | | | 73,140 | |
| | |
| 959 | | | Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc | | | 68,329 | |
| | |
| 176 | | | Generac Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 38,611 | |
| | |
| 4 | | | Illinois Tool Works Inc | | | 788 | |
| | |
| 243 | | | Ingersoll Rand Inc | | | 10,682 | |
| | |
| 160 | | | Johnson Controls International plc | | | 9,579 | |
| | |
| 690 | | | Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | | | 193,283 | |
| | |
| 11 | | | Owens Corning | | | 1,000 | |
| | |
| 13 | | | Pentair PLC | | | 660 | |
| | |
| 80 | | | Robert Half International Inc | | | 7,865 | |
| | |
| 819 | | | Rockwell Automation Inc | | | 206,937 | |
| | |
| 32 | | | Rollins Inc | | | 1,073 | |
| | |
| 541 | | | Roper Technologies Inc | | | 254,227 | |
| | |
| 2 | | | WW Grainger Inc | | | 1,000 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | 2,198,656 | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology – 27.4% | | | |
| | |
| 1,088 | | | Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 326,792 | |
| | |
| 776 | | | Adobe Inc, (2) | | | 307,257 | |
| | |
| 1,147 | | | Akamai Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 128,785 | |
| | |
| 1,965 | | | Applied Materials Inc | | | 216,838 | |
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| 317 | | | Autodesk Inc, (2) | | $ | 60,002 | |
| | |
| 1,401 | | | Automatic Data Processing Inc | | | 305,670 | |
| | |
| 327 | | | Cadence Design Systems Inc, (2) | | | 49,328 | |
| | |
| 3,023 | | | Cisco Systems Inc | | | 148,067 | |
| | |
| 1,249 | | | Cognex Corp | | | 84,470 | |
| | |
| 9,233 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | | | 142,281 | |
| | |
| 8,167 | | | HP Inc | | | 299,157 | |
| | |
| 10,253 | | | Intel Corp | | | 446,928 | |
| | |
| 3,033 | | | International Business Machines Corp | | | 400,993 | |
| | |
| 221 | | | Intuit Inc | | | 92,544 | |
| | |
| 1,300 | | | Keysight Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 182,351 | |
| | |
| 6,233 | | | Microsoft Corp | | | 1,729,782 | |
| | |
| 5 | | | NortonLifeLock Inc | | | 125 | |
| | |
| 3,109 | | | NVIDIA Corp | | | 576,626 | |
| | |
| 84 | | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 14,356 | |
| | |
| 908 | | | Okta Inc, (2) | | | 108,333 | |
| | |
| 2,493 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | 129,910 | |
| | |
| 4 | | | PayPal Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 352 | |
| | |
| 1,984 | | | Salesforce Inc, (2) | | | 349,065 | |
| | |
| 1,415 | | | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 116,087 | |
| | |
| 546 | | | ServiceNow Inc, (2) | | | 261,043 | |
| | |
| 3 | | | Synopsys Inc, (2) | | | 860 | |
| | |
| 2,566 | | | Texas Instruments Inc | | | 436,861 | |
| | |
| 1,772 | | | Trimble Inc, (2) | | | 118,192 | |
| | |
| 623 | | | VMware Inc, Class A | | | 67,309 | |
| | |
| 377 | | | Zebra Technologies Corp, Class A, (2) | | | 139,362 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | 7,239,726 | |
| | |
| | | Materials – 2.8% | | | |
| | |
| 1,551 | | | Amcor PLC | | | 18,395 | |
| | |
| 1,296 | | | Ball Corp | | | 105,183 | |
| | |
| 1,430 | | | Ecolab Inc | | | 242,156 | |
| | |
| 2,598 | | | Mosaic Co | | | 162,167 | |
| | |
| 514 | | | Newmont Corp | | | 37,445 | |
| | |
| 1,202 | | | PPG Industries Inc | | | 153,844 | |
| | |
| 282 | | | Steel Dynamics Inc | | | 24,182 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 743,372 | |
| | |
| | | Real Estate – 4.1% | | | |
| | |
| 1,398 | | | American Tower Corp | | | 336,946 | |
| | |
| 14 | | | CBRE Group Inc, Class A | | | 1,163 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | Real Estate (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 429 | | | Crown Castle International Corp | | $ | 79,455 | |
| | |
| 463 | | | Equinix Inc | | | 332,934 | |
| | |
| 1,821 | | | Prologis Inc | | | 291,888 | |
| | |
| 6 | | | Ventas Inc | | | 333 | |
| | |
| 427 | | | Welltower Inc | | | 38,776 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | 1,081,495 | |
| | |
| | | Utilities – 2.7% | | | |
| | |
| 2,509 | | | Consolidated Edison Inc | | | 232,685 | |
| | |
| 820 | | | Eversource Energy | | | 71,668 | |
| | |
| 2,261 | | | Sempra Energy | | | 364,835 | |
| | |
| 1,362 | | | UGI Corp | | | 46,716 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | 715,904 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $23,820,006) | | | 26,385,545 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.3% | | | 66,427 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 26,451,972 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.8% | | | | |
| | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% | | | | |
| | |
| | | Communication Services – 11.0% | | | |
| | |
| 108,493 | | | Match Group Inc, (2) | | $ | 8,587,221 | |
| | |
| 48,952 | | | Netflix Inc, (2) | | | 9,318,503 | |
| | |
| 262,833 | | | Pinterest Inc, Class A, (2) | | | 5,393,333 | |
| | |
| 331,961 | | | Snap Inc, Class A, (2) | | | 9,447,610 | |
| | |
| 27,590 | | | Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, (2) | | | 3,297,281 | |
| | |
| 117,459 | | | T-Mobile US Inc, (2) | | | 14,463,901 | |
| | |
| 347,912 | | | Twitter Inc, (2) | | | 17,054,646 | |
| | |
| 131,704 | | | Walt Disney Co, (2) | | | 14,702,118 | |
| | |
| 131,822 | | | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 6,248,363 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | 88,512,976 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 14.4% | | | |
| | |
| 5,403 | | | Aptiv PLC, (2) | | | 574,879 | |
| | |
| 2,868 | | | AutoZone Inc, (2) | | | 5,608,288 | |
| | |
| 4,135 | | | Booking Holdings Inc, (2) | | | 9,139,632 | |
| | |
| 16,999 | | | Domino’s Pizza Inc | | | 5,745,662 | |
| | |
| 10,448 | | | Lululemon Athletica Inc, (2) | | | 3,705,174 | |
| | |
| 1,083 | | | MercadoLibre Inc, (2) | | | 1,054,441 | |
| | |
| 136,462 | | | NIKE Inc, Class B | | | 17,016,812 | |
| | |
| 9,313 | | | O’Reilly Automotive Inc, (2) | | | 5,648,800 | |
| | |
| 6,543 | | | Pool Corp | | | 2,651,355 | |
| | |
| 153,484 | | | Starbucks Corp | | | 11,456,046 | |
| | |
| 52,063 | | | Tesla Inc, (2) | | | 45,334,378 | |
| | |
| 16,083 | | | Tractor Supply Co | | | 3,239,920 | |
| | |
| 41,517 | | | Yum! Brands Inc | | | 4,857,904 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | 116,033,291 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 3.9% | | | |
| | |
| 35,383 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp | | | 18,813,849 | |
| | |
| 47,286 | | | Estee Lauder Cos Inc, Class A | | | 12,486,341 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | 31,300,190 | |
| | |
| | | Energy – 1.2% | | | |
| | |
| 113,973 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | 3,535,443 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | Energy (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 43,836 | | | Cheniere Energy Inc | | $ | 5,953,367 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 9,488,810 | |
| | |
| | | Financials – 4.8% | | | |
| | |
| 8,657 | | | FactSet Research Systems Inc | | | 3,493,013 | |
| | |
| 32,182 | | | Moody’s Corp | | | 10,184,959 | |
| | |
| 66,795 | | | S&P Global Inc | | | 25,148,318 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | 38,826,290 | |
| | |
| | | Health Care – 11.9% | | | |
| | |
| 84,398 | | | Agilent Technologies Inc | | | 10,066,149 | |
| | |
| 13,169 | | | Dexcom Inc, (2) | | | 5,380,590 | |
| | |
| 130,749 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp, (2) | | | 13,830,629 | |
| | |
| 73,166 | | | Eli Lilly & Co | | | 21,373,984 | |
| | |
| 4,098 | | | Hologic Inc, (2) | | | 295,015 | |
| | |
| 10,796 | | | IDEXX Laboratories Inc, (2) | | | 4,647,462 | |
| | |
| 2,443 | | | Mettler-Toledo International Inc, (2) | | | 3,121,006 | |
| | |
| 21,712 | | | ResMed Inc | | | 4,341,749 | |
| | |
| 59,615 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | 16,288,010 | |
| | |
| 13,763 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services Inc | | | 4,336,171 | |
| | |
| 68,920 | | | Zoetis Inc | | | 12,216,070 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | 95,896,835 | |
| | |
| | | Industrials – 5.9% | | | |
| | |
| 64,005 | | | Caterpillar Inc | | | 13,475,612 | |
| | |
| 42,560 | | | Deere & Co | | | 16,068,528 | |
| | |
| 34,673 | | | Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | | | 9,712,601 | |
| | |
| 17,240 | | | Roper Technologies Inc | | | 8,101,421 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | 47,358,162 | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology – 42.4% | | | |
| | |
| 48,480 | | | Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 14,561,453 | |
| | |
| 45,775 | | | Adobe Inc, (2) | | | 18,124,611 | |
| | |
| 49,313 | | | Akamai Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 5,536,864 | |
| | |
| 122,015 | | | Applied Materials Inc | | | 13,464,355 | |
| | |
| 39,172 | | | Automatic Data Processing Inc | | | 8,546,547 | |
| | |
| 89,963 | | | Cadence Design Systems Inc, (2) | | | 13,570,919 | |
| | |
| 82,588 | | | Cognex Corp | | | 5,585,426 | |
| | |
| 33,828 | | | Intuit Inc | | | 14,165,475 | |
| | |
| 74,765 | | | Keysight Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 10,487,287 | |
| | |
| 19,673 | | | Lam Research Corp | | | 9,162,897 | |
| | |
| 370,759 | | | Microsoft Corp | | | 102,893,038 | |
| | |
| 32,509 | | | Motorola Solutions Inc | | | 6,946,848 | |
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| | |
| 159,239 | | | NVIDIA Corp | | $ | 29,534,057 | |
| | |
| 34,477 | | | Okta Inc, (2) | | | 4,113,451 | |
| | |
| 100,625 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | 5,243,569 | |
| | |
| 71,710 | | | Salesforce Inc, (2) | | | 12,616,657 | |
| | |
| 15,379 | | | ServiceNow Inc, (2) | | | 7,352,700 | |
| | |
| 43,803 | | | Synopsys Inc, (2) | | | 12,562,262 | |
| | |
| 117,259 | | | Trimble Inc, (2) | | | 7,821,175 | |
| | |
| 120,418 | | | Visa Inc, Class A | | | 25,664,688 | |
| | |
| 32,185 | | | VMware Inc, Class A | | | 3,477,267 | |
| | |
| 24,962 | | | Zebra Technologies Corp, Class A, (2) | | | 9,227,453 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | 340,658,999 | |
| | |
| | | Materials – 2.7% | | | |
| | |
| 61,560 | | | Ball Corp | | | 4,996,210 | |
| | |
| 12,081 | | | Ecolab Inc | | | 2,045,796 | |
| | |
| 52,914 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co | | | 14,549,233 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 21,591,239 | |
| | |
| | | Real Estate – 1.6% | | | |
| | |
| 21,889 | | | American Tower Corp | | | 5,275,687 | |
| | |
| 10,609 | | | Equinix Inc | | | 7,628,719 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | 12,904,406 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $825,962,352) | | | 802,571,198 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.2% | | | 1,458,395 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 804,029,593 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | | | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | Communication Services – 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 29,210 | | | Fox Corp, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 970,940 | |
| | | | | |
| 277,350 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,047,157 | |
| | | | | |
| 612,514 | | | Lumen Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,161,891 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,522 | | | Omnicom Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,323,640 | |
| | | | | |
| 162,402 | | | Paramount Global, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,729,146 | |
| | | | | |
| 328,846 | | | Sirius XM Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,973,076 | |
| | | | | |
| 509,928 | | | Verizon Communications Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,609,667 | |
| | | | | |
| 219,421 | | | Warner Bros Discovery Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,982,491 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 52,798,008 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 5.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 89,955 | | | BorgWarner Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,313,043 | |
| | | | | |
| 111,436 | | | Home Depot Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33,475,374 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,201 | | | LKQ Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,392,216 | |
| | | | | |
| 55,752 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,023,843 | |
| | | | | |
| 270,390 | | | Newell Brands Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,259,528 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,385 | | | Target Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,206,480 | |
| | | | | |
| 117,674 | | | VF Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,119,048 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 74,789,532 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 12.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 165,805 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,849,496 | |
| | | | | |
| 57,547 | | | Bunge Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,509,717 | |
| | | | | |
| 592,028 | | | Coca-Cola Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,250,929 | |
| | | | | |
| 499,159 | | | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,668,546 | |
| | | | | |
| 386,707 | | | Kroger Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,866,710 | |
| | | | | |
| 208,281 | | | PepsiCo Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,763,930 | |
| | | | | |
| 287,287 | | | Procter & Gamble Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 46,123,928 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 181,033,256 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Energy – 3.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 378,937 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,754,626 | |
| | | | | |
| 613,041 | | | Halliburton Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,836,520 | |
| | | | | |
| 314,604 | | | ONEOK Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,923,871 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 53,515,017 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Financials – 17.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 653 | | | Ameriprise Financial Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 173,365 | |
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| | | Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 139,561 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,869,936 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,032 | | | BlackRock Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,017,430 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,393 | | | Cboe Global Markets Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,304,001 | |
| | | | | |
| 75,880 | | | Chubb Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,665,426 | |
| | | | | |
| 415,502 | | | Citigroup Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,031,351 | |
| | | | | |
| 102,469 | | | CME Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,475,550 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,358 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,052,401 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,016,299 | | | Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,364,332 | |
| | | | | |
| 327,299 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,066,409 | |
| | | | | |
| 155,364 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 25,122,359 | |
| | | | | |
| 307,878 | | | MetLife Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,221,427 | |
| | | | | |
| 255,551 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,594,855 | |
| | | | | |
| 118,329 | | | PNC Financial Services Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,654,447 | |
| | | | | |
| 182,712 | | | Prudential Financial Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,826,079 | |
| | | | | |
| 257,004 | | | Regions Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,325,123 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,602 | | | SVB Financial Group, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,268,839 | |
| | | | | |
| 148,361 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,461,168 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,044 | | | Truist Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 340,577 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 242,835,075 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Health Care – 17.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 94,459 | | | Amgen Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,026,894 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,631 | | | Anthem Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,405,498 | |
| | | | | |
| 155,589 | | | Baxter International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,056,154 | |
| | | | | |
| 347,835 | | | Boston Scientific Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,647,332 | |
| | | | | |
| 428,309 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32,238,818 | |
| | | | | |
| 32,474 | | | Cigna Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,013,934 | |
| | | | | |
| 270,061 | | | CVS Health Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 25,960,964 | |
| | | | | |
| 75,742 | | | Danaher Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,021,088 | |
| | | | | |
| 113,939 | | | DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,556,421 | |
| | | | | |
| 295,939 | | | Elanco Animal Health Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,490,216 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,454 | | | Exact Sciences Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,337,093 | |
| | | | | |
| 78,389 | | | Gilead Sciences Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,651,603 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,149 | | | HCA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,828,518 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,472 | | | McKesson Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,195,996 | |
| | | | | |
| 134,386 | | | Merck & Co Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,918,694 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,777 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,807,679 | |
| | | | | |
| 58,391 | | | Stryker Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,087,413 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,137 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,851,310 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 246,095,625 | |
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Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | Industrials – 11.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 132,620 | | | 3M Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,126,457 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,969 | | | AMERCO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,731,760 | |
| | | | | |
| 114,692 | | | Carrier Global Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,389,263 | |
| | | | | |
| 115,300 | | | Caterpillar Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,275,262 | |
| | | | | |
| 676,707 | | | CSX Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,238,118 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,294 | | | Eaton Corp PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,813,156 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,068 | | | Emerson Electric Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,342,792 | |
| | | | | |
| 76,685 | | | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,597,183 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,213 | | | Illinois Tool Works Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,306,155 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,266 | | | Ingersoll Rand Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,341,573 | |
| | | | | |
| 243,409 | | | Johnson Controls International plc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,572,897 | |
| | | | | |
| 110,972 | | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,314,449 | |
| | | | | |
| 202,995 | | | Plug Power Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,266,955 | |
| | | | | |
| 78,217 | | | Robert Half International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,689,513 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,360 | | | Roper Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,375,731 | |
| | | | | |
| 78,402 | | | United Parcel Service Inc, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,110,792 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 167,492,056 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Information Technology – 13.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 49,172 | | | Accenture PLC, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,769,302 | |
| | | | | |
| 109,616 | | | Automatic Data Processing Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,916,019 | |
| | | | | |
| 369,092 | | | Cisco Systems Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,078,126 | |
| | | | | |
| 102,056 | | | Fidelity National Information Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,118,852 | |
| | | | | |
| 921,948 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,207,219 | |
| | | | | |
| 240,919 | | | HP Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,824,863 | |
| | | | | |
| 667,508 | | | Intel Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 29,096,674 | |
| | | | | |
| 205,990 | | | International Business Machines Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,233,938 | |
| | | | | |
| 62,296 | | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,646,386 | |
| | | | | |
| 151,531 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,896,281 | |
| | | | | |
| 795 | | | Salesforce Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 139,872 | |
| | | | | |
| 121,557 | | | Texas Instruments Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,695,079 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 185,622,611 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Materials – 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 81,952 | | | Amcor PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 971,951 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,978 | | | Ecolab Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,415,154 | |
| | | | | |
| 39,927 | | | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,843,145 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,717 | | | International Paper Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 172,023 | |
| | | | | |
| 261,023 | | | Mosaic Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,293,056 | |
| | | | | |
| 52,492 | | | Newmont Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,824,042 | |
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| | | Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 122,329 | | | PPG Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 15,656,889 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 47,176,260 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Real Estate – 6.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 55,985 | | | American Tower Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,493,505 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,464 | | | Boston Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,583,366 | |
| | | | | |
| 82,653 | | | CBRE Group Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,863,505 | |
| | | | | |
| 67,732 | | | Crown Castle International Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,544,644 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,962 | | | Digital Realty Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,108,648 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,117 | | | Iron Mountain Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,779,376 | |
| | | | | |
| 179,679 | | | Prologis Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,800,747 | |
| | | | | |
| 170,531 | | | Welltower Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,485,920 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 85,659,711 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Utilities – 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 215,545 | | | Consolidated Edison Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,989,643 | |
| | | | | |
| 191,592 | | | Eversource Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,745,141 | |
| | | | | |
| 158,844 | | | Sempra Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 25,631,068 | |
| | | | | |
| 147,979 | | | UGI Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,075,680 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 67,441,532 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $1,343,953,995) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,404,458,683 | |
| | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Coupon | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH COLLATERAL FROM SECURITIES LENDING – 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 3,286,668 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, (4) | | | 0.310%(5) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,286,668 | |
| | | | Total Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $3,286,668) | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,286,668 | |
| | | | Total Investments (cost $1,347,240,663) – 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,407,745,351 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.0)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (613,737) | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,407,131,614 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(3) | Investment, or a portion of investment, is out on loan for securities lending. The total value of the securities out on loan as of the end of the reporting period was $3,104,885. |
(4) | The Fund may loan securities representing up to one third of the market value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker dealers, banks, and other institutions. The collateral maintained by the Fund shall have a market value, at the inception of each loan, equal to not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The cash collateral received by the Fund is invested in this money market fund. |
(5) | The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
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| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | Communication Services – 6.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 315,588 | | | AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc, Class A, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,828,497 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,800 | | | Cable One Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,431,560 | |
| | | | | |
| 90,933 | | | Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Class C, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,667,854 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,922 | | | Match Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,418,526 | |
| | | | | |
| 142,580 | | | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,758,292 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,104,729 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 11.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 53,454 | | | Etsy Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,981,378 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,510 | | | Lear Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,263,749 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,199 | | | Pool Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,374,599 | |
| | | | | |
| 45,110 | | | Tractor Supply Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,087,410 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,973 | | | Ulta Beauty Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,115,686 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,754 | | | Vail Resorts Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,545,637 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,368,459 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Energy – 5.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 222,052 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,888,053 | |
| | | | | |
| 89,827 | | | Cheniere Energy Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,199,405 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,087,458 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Financials – 3.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 118,418 | | | Carlyle Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,297,389 | |
| | | | | |
| 181 | | | MarketAxess Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 47,713 | |
| | | | | |
| 252,831 | | | Robinhood Markets Inc, Class A, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,479,008 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,526 | | | SVB Financial Group, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,620,539 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,444,649 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Health Care – 20.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 3,579 | | | ABIOMED Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,025,670 | |
| | | | | |
| 245,557 | | | Avantor Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,828,357 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,864 | | | Bio-Techne Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,023,402 | |
| | | | | |
| 80,042 | | | Catalent Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,248,604 | |
| | | | | |
| 84,616 | | | Exact Sciences Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,658,111 | |
| | | | | |
| 93,778 | | | Hologic Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,751,078 | |
| | | | | |
| 32,939 | | | Insulet Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,872,092 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,853 | | | Mettler-Toledo International Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,032,443 | |
| | | | | |
| 69,737 | | | Novocure Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,340,459 | |
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| | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 22,480 | | | Waters Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,811,890 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,352 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,302,461 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 71,894,567 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Industrials – 12.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 34,525 | | | Allegion plc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,944,136 | |
| | | | | |
| 57,225 | | | Copart Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,503,621 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,533 | | | Generac Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,820,810 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,619 | | | Lennox International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,624,295 | |
| | | | | |
| 107,608 | | | Masco Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,669,866 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,502 | | | Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,824,340 | |
| | | | | |
| 241,025 | | | Plug Power Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,066,345 | |
| | | | | |
| 81,211 | | | Xylem Inc/NY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,537,485 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,990,898 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Information Technology – 34.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 26,780 | | | ANSYS Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,382,978 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,524 | | | Bill.com Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,869,332 | |
| | | | | |
| 86,679 | | | Cadence Design Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,075,527 | |
| | | | | |
| 88,957 | | | Cognex Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,016,162 | |
| | | | | |
| 107,108 | | | Dropbox Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,329,599 | |
| | | | | |
| 62,780 | | | Entegris Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,993,064 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,309 | | | Fair Isaac Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,971,045 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,899 | | | HubSpot Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,032,558 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,861 | | | Keysight Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,170,492 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,470 | | | Okta Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,828,476 | |
| | | | | |
| 119,947 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,250,438 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,740 | | | Paycom Software Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,400,628 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,762 | | | PTC Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,396,468 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,918 | | | RingCentral Inc,Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 162,742 | |
| | | | | |
| 55,153 | | | Splunk Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,729,769 | |
| | | | | |
| 120,611 | | | Trimble Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,044,754 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,435 | | | Tyler Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,302,929 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,341 | | | Zebra Technologies Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,519,254 | |
| | | | | |
| 65,279 | | | Zendesk Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,966,649 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 117,442,864 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Materials – 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 21,821 | | | Avery Dennison Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,940,872 | |
| | | | | |
| 92,524 | | | Ball Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,509,248 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,450,120 | |
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 109,785 | | | Zillow Group Inc, Class C, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,371,639 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $390,549,560) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 344,155,383 | |
| | | | | |
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| | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH COLLATERAL FROM SECURITIES LENDING – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 8,194,547 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, (4) | | | 0.310% (5) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,194,547 | |
| | | | Total Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $8,194,547) | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,194,547 | |
| | | | Total Investments (cost $398,744,107) – 102.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 352,349,930 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (2.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7,894,447) | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 344,455,483 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(3) | Investment, or a portion of investment, is out on loan for securities lending. The total value of the securities out on loan as of the end of the reporting period was $7,744,081. |
(4) | The Fund may loan securities representing up to one third of the market value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker dealers, banks, and other institutions. The collateral maintained by the Fund shall have a market value, at the inception of each loan, equal to not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The cash collateral received by the Fund is invested in this money market fund. |
(5) | The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.8% | | | | |
| | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% | | | | |
| | |
| | | Communication Services – 3.9% | | | |
| | |
| 1,871 | | | Cable One Inc | | $ | 2,181,960 | |
| | |
| 135,922 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos Inc | | | 4,433,776 | |
| | |
| 405,636 | | | Lumen Technologies Inc | | | 4,080,698 | |
| | |
| 65,655 | | | Paramount Global, Class B | | | 1,911,874 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | 12,608,308 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 9.6% | | | |
| | |
| 14,053 | | | Best Buy Co Inc | | | 1,263,786 | |
| | |
| 56,853 | | | BorgWarner Inc | | | 2,093,896 | |
| | |
| 28,478 | | | CarMax Inc, (2) | | | 2,442,843 | |
| | |
| 7,725 | | | DR Horton Inc | | | 537,583 | |
| | |
| 34,986 | | | Genuine Parts Co | | | 4,549,929 | |
| | |
| 57,128 | | | Hasbro Inc | | | 5,030,692 | |
| | |
| 2,044 | | | Lear Corp | | | 261,509 | |
| | |
| 102,790 | | | LKQ Corp | | | 5,101,468 | |
| | |
| 203,210 | | | Newell Brands Inc | | | 4,704,311 | |
| | |
| 112,138 | | | PulteGroup Inc | | | 4,682,883 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | 30,668,900 | |
| | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 6.3% | | | |
| | |
| 55,652 | | | Bunge Ltd | | | 6,295,354 | |
| | |
| 36,421 | | | Clorox Co | | | 5,225,321 | |
| | |
| 26,817 | | | Kellogg Co | | | 1,836,965 | |
| | |
| 68,286 | | | McCormick & Co Inc | | | 6,867,523 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | 20,225,163 | |
| | |
| | | Energy – 5.9% | | | |
| | |
| 197,482 | | | Baker Hughes Co | | | 6,125,892 | |
| | |
| 163,381 | | | Halliburton Co | | | 5,819,631 | |
| | |
| 112,388 | | | ONEOK Inc | | | 7,117,532 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 19,063,055 | |
| | |
| | | Financials – 17.6% | | | |
| | |
| 118,722 | | | Ally Financial Inc | | | 4,744,131 | |
| | |
| 173,090 | | | Annaly Capital Management Inc | | | 1,111,238 | |
| | |
| 47,929 | | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co | | | 8,075,557 | |
| | |
| 41,252 | | | Cboe Global Markets Inc | | | 4,660,651 | |
| | |
| 18,428 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | 2,072,413 | |
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Financials (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 6,757 | | | FactSet Research Systems Inc | | $ | 2,726,382 | |
| | |
| 93,913 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group Inc | | | 6,567,336 | |
| | |
| 103,663 | | | Huntington Bancshares Inc | | | 1,363,168 | |
| | |
| 114,495 | | | Invesco Ltd | | | 2,104,418 | |
| | |
| 247,144 | | | KeyCorp | | | 4,772,351 | |
| | |
| 75,307 | | | Lincoln National Corp | | | 4,529,716 | |
| | |
| 194,822 | | | Regions Financial Corp | | | 4,036,712 | |
| | |
| 10,264 | | | SVB Financial Group, (2) | | | 5,005,137 | |
| | |
| 18,949 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | 697,513 | |
| | |
| 78,103 | | | Webster Financial Corp | | | 3,904,369 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | 56,371,092 | |
| | |
| | | Health Care – 5.9% | | | |
| | |
| 48,535 | | | Cardinal Health Inc | | | 2,817,457 | |
| | |
| 29,455 | | | DaVita Inc, (2) | | | 3,192,038 | |
| | |
| 46,633 | | | Hologic Inc, (2) | | | 3,357,110 | |
| | |
| 10,081 | | | Laboratory Corp of America Holdings, (2) | | | 2,422,263 | |
| | |
| 11,200 | | | Quest Diagnostics Inc | | | 1,499,008 | |
| | |
| 24,672 | | | STERIS PLC | | | 5,527,761 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | 18,815,637 | |
| | |
| | | Industrials – 13.9% | | | |
| | |
| 9,499 | | | Allegion plc | | | 1,085,166 | |
| | |
| 136,155 | | | Carrier Global Corp | | | 5,210,652 | |
| | |
| 19,720 | | | CH Robinson Worldwide Inc | | | 2,093,278 | |
| | |
| 24,624 | | | Dover Corp | | | 3,282,379 | |
| | |
| 1,147 | | | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | | | 113,633 | |
| | |
| 96,343 | | | Fastenal Co | | | 5,328,731 | |
| | |
| 44,649 | | | Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc | | | 3,181,241 | |
| | |
| 30,156 | | | IDEX Corp | | | 5,724,212 | |
| | |
| 22,862 | | | JB Hunt Transport Services Inc | | | 3,905,973 | |
| | |
| 41,416 | | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | | | 1,983,412 | |
| | |
| 38,448 | | | Owens Corning | | | 3,496,077 | |
| | |
| 88,709 | | | Pentair PLC | | | 4,501,982 | |
| | |
| 45,529 | | | Robert Half International Inc | | | 4,475,956 | |
| | |
| 458 | | | WW Grainger Inc | | | 229,014 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | 44,611,706 | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology – 6.6% | | | |
| | |
| 8,449 | | | Akamai Technologies Inc, (2) | | | 948,654 | |
| | |
| 11,851 | | | Black Knight Inc, (2) | | | 779,677 | |
| | |
| 19,983 | | | Coupa Software Inc, (2) | | | 1,724,533 | |
| | |
| 830 | | | Guidewire Software Inc, (2) | | | 72,160 | |
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | Value | |
| | |
| | | Information Technology (continued) | | | |
| | |
| 305,093 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | | $ | 4,701,483 | |
| | |
| 24,522 | | | NortonLifeLock Inc | | | 614,031 | |
| | |
| 8,276 | | | Okta Inc, (2) | | | 987,410 | |
| | |
| 62,812 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | 3,273,133 | |
| | |
| 531 | | | RingCentral Inc, Class A, (2) | | | 45,055 | |
| | |
| 39,964 | | | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 3,278,647 | |
| | |
| 30,884 | | | Splunk Inc, (2) | | | 3,768,466 | |
| | |
| 52,574 | | | Western Union Co | | | 881,140 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | 21,074,389 | |
| | |
| | | Materials – 8.5% | | | |
| | |
| 295,720 | | | Amcor PLC | | | 3,507,239 | |
| | |
| 14,826 | | | Celanese Corp | | | 2,178,532 | |
| | |
| 39,606 | | | FMC Corp | | | 5,249,379 | |
| | |
| 13,119 | | | Martin Marietta Materials Inc | | | 4,647,012 | |
| | |
| 69,294 | | | Mosaic Co | | | 4,325,332 | |
| | |
| 53,344 | | | Steel Dynamics Inc | | | 4,574,248 | |
| | |
| 53,113 | | | Westrock Co | | | 2,630,687 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 27,112,429 | |
| | |
| | | Real Estate – 14.9% | | | |
| | |
| 35,718 | | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc | | | 6,506,391 | |
| | |
| 49,713 | | | Boston Properties Inc | | | 5,846,249 | |
| | |
| 10,634 | | | Camden Property Trust | | | 1,668,368 | |
| | |
| 47,192 | | | CBRE Group Inc, Class A | | | 3,918,824 | |
| | |
| 72,555 | | | Duke Realty Corp | | | 3,972,386 | |
| | |
| 187,299 | | | Healthpeak Properties Inc | | | 6,145,280 | |
| | |
| 82,825 | | | Iron Mountain Inc | | | 4,450,187 | |
| | |
| 110,251 | | | Kimco Realty Corp | | | 2,792,658 | |
| | |
| 121,297 | | | Ventas Inc | | | 6,738,048 | |
| | |
| 196,608 | | | VICI Properties Inc | | | 5,860,885 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | 47,899,276 | |
| | |
| | | Utilities – 6.7% | | | |
| | |
| 53,594 | | | Atmos Energy Corp | | | 6,077,559 | |
| | |
| 118,651 | | | Essential Utilities Inc | | | 5,310,819 | |
| | |
| 190,166 | | | NiSource Inc | | | 5,537,634 | |
| | |
| 133,591 | | | UGI Corp | | | 4,582,171 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | 21,508,183 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $299,547,534) | | | 319,958,138 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.2% | | | 692,585 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | $ | 320,650,723 | |
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Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
68
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | Communication Services – 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 22,604 | | | Bandwidth Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 500,000 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,407 | | | Cardlytics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 491,711 | |
| | | | | |
| 403,026 | | | Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 991,444 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,695 | | | Cogent Communications Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,971,158 | |
| | | | | |
| 90,533 | | | Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 538,671 | |
| | | | | |
| 168,800 | | | Gannett Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 676,888 | |
| | | | | |
| 407,317 | | | Globalstar Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 472,488 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,199 | | | Gogo Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 463,914 | |
| | | | | |
| 92,382 | | | Gray Television Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,710,915 | |
| | | | | |
| 54,678 | | | John Wiley & Sons Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,782,563 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,320 | | | New York Times Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 931,942 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,902 | | | Radius Global Infrastructure Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 917,863 | |
| | | | | |
| 93,288 | | | TEGNA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,057,000 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,351 | | | Vimeo Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 207,377 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,483 | | | WideOpenWest Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 270,334 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,553 | | | ZipRecruiter Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 552,688 | |
| | | | | |
| 914,388 | | | Zynga Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,561,989 | |
| | | | Total Communication Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 23,098,945 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 14.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 15,595 | | | 1-800-Flowers.com Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 159,069 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,633 | | | 2U Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 275,777 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,268 | | | Aaron’s Co Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 682,992 | |
| | | | | |
| 86,808 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,243,147 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,973 | | | American Public Education Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 446,595 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,381 | | | AMMO Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 426,793 | |
| | | | | |
| 114,751 | | | Beachbody Co Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 188,192 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,055 | | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,032,843 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,997 | | | Caleres Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 733,691 | |
| | | | | |
| 49,645 | | | Callaway Golf Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,089,211 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,432 | | | Camping World Holdings Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 704,454 | |
| | | | | |
| 117,490 | | | Canoo Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 563,952 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,624 | | | Carriage Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 841,673 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,354 | | | Carter’s Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,073,341 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,063 | | | Columbia Sportswear Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,484,056 | |
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Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 61,792 | | | ContextLogic Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 105,046 | |
| | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Coursera Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,128,600 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,497 | | | Crocs Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,494,476 | |
| | | | | |
| 88,741 | | | Dana Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,314,254 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,164 | | | Ethan Allen Interiors Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 621,133 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,351 | | | European Wax Center Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 448,835 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,670 | | | F45 Training Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 102,579 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,641 | | | Foot Locker Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,861,858 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,688 | | | Franchise Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,107,066 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,805 | | | GameStop Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,852,221 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,949 | | | Gap Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 396,807 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,900 | | | Graham Holdings Co, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,902,613 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,740 | | | Group 1 Automotive Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,696,124 | |
| | | | | |
| 233,180 | | | Hanesbrands Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,091,967 | |
| | | | | |
| 133,946 | | | Harley-Davidson Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,882,332 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,823 | | | Helen of Troy Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,037,722 | |
| | | | | |
| 108,651 | | | Hilton Grand Vacations Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,088,126 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,141 | | | iRobot Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,678,592 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,023 | | | Johnson Outdoors Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 537,119 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,605 | | | Kohl’s Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,523,857 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,233 | | | Kontoor Brands Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,638,187 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,481 | | | Latham Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 449,772 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,708 | | | LCI Industries | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,599,223 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,309 | | | Leggett & Platt Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,721,250 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,899 | | | Leslie’s Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,918,820 | |
| | | | | |
| 126,159 | | | Lordstown Motors Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 275,027 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,449 | | | Lovesac Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 677,284 | |
| | | | | |
| 174,009 | | | Macy’s Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,205,798 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,569 | | | Malibu Boats Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,285,865 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,305 | | | MarineMax Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,076,401 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,838 | | | Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,455,709 | |
| | | | | |
| 307,296 | | | Mattel Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,470,366 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,987 | | | Membership Collective Group Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 262,053 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,107 | | | Monro Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,879,823 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,004 | | | Movado Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 683,574 | |
| | | | | |
| 23,779 | | | Murphy USA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,554,774 | |
| | | | | |
| 124,416 | | | Nordstrom Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,197,491 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,376 | | | ODP Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,727,069 | |
| | | | | |
| 109,961 | | | Petco Health & Wellness Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,117,849 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,026 | | | Planet Fitness Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 802,381 | |
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| | | Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 27,052 | | | PVH Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,968,845 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,822 | | | Quotient Technology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 519,435 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,755 | | | Ralph Lauren Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,461,057 | |
| | | | | |
| 68,925 | | | RealReal Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 373,573 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,054 | | | Rent-A-Center Inc/TX | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 652,542 | |
| | | | | |
| 106,646 | | | Rover Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 675,069 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,362 | | | SeaWorld Entertainment Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,194,093 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,386 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,501,297 | |
| | | | | |
| 69,448 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,657,775 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,289 | | | Sleep Number Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 255,082 | |
| | | | | |
| 35,197 | | | Steven Madden Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,445,189 | |
| | | | | |
| 118,219 | | | Tapestry Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,891,769 | |
| | | | | |
| 145,172 | | | Terminix Global Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,661,943 | |
| | | | | |
| 49,194 | | | Thor Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,765,801 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,524 | | | ThredUp Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 418,623 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,793 | | | Traeger Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 166,480 | |
| | | | | |
| 82,986 | | | Travel + Leisure Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,604,063 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,816 | | | TravelCenters of America Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 297,086 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,393 | | | Tupperware Brands Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 762,849 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,925 | | | Victoria’s Secret & Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,823,666 | |
| | | | | |
| 98,219 | | | Wendy’s Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,940,807 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,950 | | | Wingstop Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,564,692 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,495 | | | Wolverine World Wide Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 128,731 | |
| | | | | |
| 138,302 | | | Workhorse Group Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 416,289 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,675 | | | WW International Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 623,378 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,987 | | | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,220,937 | |
| | | | | |
| 85,792 | | | XL Fleet Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 120,109 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,842 | | | XPEL Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 858,563 | |
| | | | | |
| 35,508 | | | YETI Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,735,276 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 157,520,848 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Consumer Staples – 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 10,242 | | | Andersons Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 514,456 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,429 | | | BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 478,056 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,048 | | | Casey’s General Stores Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,620,062 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,680 | | | Chefs’ Warehouse Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,525,488 | |
| | | | | |
| 170,241 | | | Darling Ingredients Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,493,987 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,465 | | | Edgewell Personal Care Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,420,555 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,965 | | | Freshpet Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,330,483 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,793 | | | Herbalife Nutrition Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,722,198 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 40,218 | | | Ingredion Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,422,954 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,160 | | | Lamb Weston Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,951,076 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,540 | | | Medifast Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,414,994 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,363 | | | MGP Ingredients Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,129,113 | |
| | | | | |
| 71,185 | | | Performance Food Group Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,505,861 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,100 | | | United Natural Foods Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 176,013 | |
| | | | | |
| 204,702 | | | US Foods Holding Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,700,889 | |
| | | | | |
| 79,687 | | | Veru Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 933,932 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,187 | | | Vital Farms Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 232,151 | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 49,572,268 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Energy – 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 161,530 | | | Archrock Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,406,926 | |
| | | | | |
| 72,549 | | | Cactus Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,622,372 | |
| | | | | |
| 248,727 | | | ChampionX Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,248,140 | |
| | | | | |
| 205,996 | | | Clean Energy Fuels Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,207,137 | |
| | | | | |
| 56,987 | | | Core Laboratories NV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,481,662 | |
| | | | | |
| 82,202 | | | Delek US Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,989,288 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,804 | | | DMC Global Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 455,852 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,464 | | | Dril-Quip Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,255,240 | |
| | | | | |
| 480,887 | | | NOV Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,718,481 | |
| | | | | |
| 122,740 | | | Oceaneering International Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,390,644 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,759 | | | Renewable Energy Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,771,005 | |
| | | | | |
| 526,869 | | | TechnipFMC PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,645,934 | |
| | | | | |
| 85,958 | | | Weatherford International PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,774,724 | |
| | | | | |
| 77,773 | | | World Fuel Services Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,883,662 | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,851,067 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Financials – 14.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 2,927 | | | Affiliated Managers Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 367,543 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,216 | | | Amalgamated Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 285,239 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,084 | | | Amerant Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 693,574 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,153 | | | Ameris Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 465,080 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,260 | | | Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 972,556 | |
| | | | | |
| 57,255 | | | Bancorp Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,299,116 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,314 | | | Bank First Corp | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | 587,800 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,884 | | | Bank OZK | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,724,443 | |
| | | | | |
| 51,927 | | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,284,674 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,464 | | | BOK Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,106,890 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,584 | | | Byline Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 694,041 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,865 | | | Capitol Federal Financial Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 277,970 | |
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| | | | | |
| 5,682 | | | Cathay General Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 227,791 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,708 | | | Comerica Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 467,485 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,737 | | | Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 392,239 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,558 | | | Community Trust Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 141,644 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,074 | | | Cowen Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 687,191 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,173 | | | Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 948,916 | |
| | | | | |
| 835 | | | Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 140,589 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,938 | | | Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,081,175 | |
| | | | | |
| 39,177 | | | East West Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,793,320 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,722 | | | Employers Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 185,763 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,340 | | | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp, Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,161,556 | |
| | | | | |
| 113,127 | | | First American Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,596,435 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,902 | | | First Busey Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,435,878 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,398 | | | First Financial Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 233,089 | |
| | | | | |
| 552,193 | | | First Horizon Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,358,079 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,755 | | | First of Long Island Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 415,389 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,025 | | | Flagstar Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 353,882 | |
| | | | | |
| 388,643 | | | FNB Corp/PA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,477,167 | |
| | | | | |
| 616,205 | | | Genworth Financial Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,286,121 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,870 | | | Glacier Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 771,971 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,525 | | | Hancock Whitney Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,935,404 | |
| | | | | |
| 90,236 | | | Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,608,538 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,032 | | | Hanover Insurance Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,472,898 | |
| | | | | |
| 58,711 | | | HarborOne Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 786,140 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,569 | | | International Bancshares Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,569,201 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,349 | | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,808,958 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,029 | | | Live Oak Bancshares Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,525,108 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,950 | | | LPL Financial Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,438,836 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,375 | | | MGIC Investment Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 135,498 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,243 | | | Morningstar Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,126,135 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,934 | | | Mr Cooper Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,324,812 | |
| | | | | |
| 72,645 | | | OceanFirst Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,360,641 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,383 | | | Old National Bancorp/IN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 157,406 | |
| | | | | |
| 108,570 | | | Open Lending Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,480,895 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,795 | | | Origin Bancorp Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,009,636 | |
| | | | | |
| 56,450 | | | PennyMac Financial Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,741,212 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,621 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,158,309 | |
| | | | | |
| 88,228 | | | Popular Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,880,902 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,255 | | | Primerica Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,251,918 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,325 | | | ProAssurance Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,039,925 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 4,957 | | | PROG Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 131,212 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,175 | | | QCR Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 389,531 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,512 | | | Radian Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,016,282 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,980 | | | Reinsurance Group of America Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,251,574 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,689 | | | Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 412,392 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,071 | | | Silvergate Capital Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,932,304 | |
| | | | | |
| 300,835 | | | SLM Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,032,970 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,228 | | | SouthState Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 172,536 | |
| | | | | |
| 222,192 | | | Starwood Property Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,083,753 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,510 | | | StoneX Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,390,168 | |
| | | | | |
| 158,433 | | | Synovus Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,581,307 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,464 | | | TFS Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 921,345 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,311 | | | TriState Capital Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,036,535 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,164 | | | Trupanion Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,682,474 | |
| | | | | |
| 230,326 | | | Valley National Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,759,305 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,453 | | | Victory Capital Holdings Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 525,036 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,964 | | | Voya Financial Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 944,827 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,346 | | | Western Alliance Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 939,654 | |
| | | | | |
| 58,259 | | | Wintrust Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,087,176 | |
| | | | | |
| 50,315 | | | Zions Bancorp NA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,843,301 | |
| | | | Total Financials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 147,860,660 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Health Care – 10.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 13,307 | | | 1Life Healthcare Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 93,814 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,146 | | | Accolade Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 223,212 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,959 | | | Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc, (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,721 | |
| | | | | |
| 38,378 | | | Aclaris Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 472,817 | |
| | | | | |
| 94,966 | | | AdaptHealth Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,202,270 | |
| | | | | |
| 55,830 | | | Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 396,951 | |
| | | | | |
| 45,095 | | | Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 990,737 | |
| | | | | |
| 254,901 | | | Alaunos Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 135,454 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,476 | | | Alector Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 618,970 | |
| | | | | |
| 148,910 | | | Alkermes PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,296,054 | |
| | | | | |
| 96,203 | | | Allogene Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 803,295 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,309 | | | Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 977,404 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,426 | | | Alphatec Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 438,622 | |
| | | | | |
| 58,036 | | | AMN Healthcare Services Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,673,019 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,797 | | | AnaptysBio Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 510,050 | |
| | | | | |
| 89,432 | | | Anavex Life Sciences Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 768,221 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,468 | | | AngioDynamics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 978,151 | |
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| | | | | |
| 181,731 | | | Antares Pharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,011,333 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,376 | | | Apollo Medical Holdings Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,363,476 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,940 | | | Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 308,917 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,998 | | | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,562,098 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,763 | | | Artivion Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 157,511 | |
| | | | | |
| 19,049 | | | Arvinas Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,047,124 | |
| | | | | |
| 91,336 | | | Atara Biotherapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 580,897 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,362 | | | AtriCure Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 434,239 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,831 | | | Axogen Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 339,056 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,312 | | | Axsome Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 517,906 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,855 | | | Beam Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,120,458 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,646 | | | BioAtla Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 96,208 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,252 | | | Bioxcel Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 317,944 | |
| | | | | |
| 85,291 | | | Bluebird Bio Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 309,606 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,595 | | | Bridgebio Pharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 373,692 | |
| | | | | |
| 96,967 | | | Brookdale Senior Living Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 599,256 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,927 | | | Caribou Biosciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 206,660 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,556 | | | Cassava Sciences Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 700,314 | |
| | | | | |
| 54,293 | | | Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,589,699 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,943 | | | ChemoCentryx Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,106,548 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,337 | | | Chimerix Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 322,683 | |
| | | | | |
| 38,469 | | | Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 619,351 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,694 | | | Computer Programs and Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 245,592 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,814 | | | CONMED Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 241,189 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,718 | | | Corcept Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 295,074 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,947 | | | CorVel Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,852,741 | |
| | | | | |
| 90,971 | | | Covetrus Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,255,400 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,863 | | | Cross Country Healthcare Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 840,733 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,385 | | | CryoPort Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 775,726 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,863 | | | Cue Biopharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 134,097 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,977 | | | Cullinan Oncology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 186,164 | |
| | | | | |
| 83,203 | | | Curis Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 76,023 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,449 | | | Cutera Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,001,965 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,673 | | | Denali Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,063,217 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,105 | | | Dyne Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 224,278 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,026 | | | Ensign Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,331,659 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,603 | | | Envista Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,370,971 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,996 | | | Erasca Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 211,091 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,624 | | | Essa Pharma Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 167,968 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,771 | | | Establishment Labs Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,611,276 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | | | |
| 13,364 | | | Fulgent Genetics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 733,416 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,449 | | | G1 Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 187,348 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,575 | | | Glaukos Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 452,802 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,860 | | | Globus Medical Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,308,429 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,709 | | | Haemonetics Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,606,695 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,849 | | | Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 939,039 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,204 | | | Heska Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,340,487 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,318 | | | Hims & Hers Health Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 409,709 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,578 | | | Homology Medicines Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 80,639 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,435 | | | Humacyte Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 434,960 | |
| | | | | |
| 68,029 | | | Humanigen Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 127,895 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,963 | | | Icosavax Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 101,232 | |
| | | | | |
| 32,003 | | | Ideaya Biosciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 306,909 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,190 | | | IGM Biosciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 137,101 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,011 | | | Imago Biosciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 229,080 | |
| | | | | |
| 49,277 | | | Immunovant Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 227,167 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,564 | | | Inari Medical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 691,115 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,619 | | | Inogen Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 268,448 | |
| | | | | |
| 218,674 | | | Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 596,980 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,905 | | | Intellia Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 142,432 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,778 | | | Intersect ENT Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 842,394 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,301 | | | iRhythm Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,998,014 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,282 | | | iTeos Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 461,257 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,281 | | | Joint Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 527,416 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,381 | | | Kinnate Biopharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 99,956 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,814 | | | Kronos Bio Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 98,450 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,409 | | | Krystal Biotech Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,297,599 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,941 | | | LivaNova PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 148,797 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,836 | | | MEDNAX Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 108,083 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,870 | | | Meridian Bioscience Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 636,423 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,282 | | | Merit Medical Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,497,887 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,934 | | | Mersana Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 215,530 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,948 | | | Merus NV, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 692,539 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,850 | | | Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 150,965 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,018 | | | National Research Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 515,117 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,175 | | | Natus Medical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,236,812 | |
| | | | | |
| 83,502 | | | NeoGenomics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 789,094 | |
| | | | | |
| 127,794 | | | Nuvation Bio Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 595,520 | |
| | | | | |
| 515,343 | | | OPKO Health Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,391,426 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,374 | | | Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 222,942 | |
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| 32,689 | | | Owens & Minor Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,160,133 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,916 | | | Patterson Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,289,755 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,641 | | | Penumbra Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,663,651 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,263 | | | Perrigo Co PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,101,321 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,914 | | | PetIQ Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 595,289 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,617 | | | Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 215,024 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,810 | | | Pliant Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 86,787 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,401 | | | Point Biopharma Global Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 360,833 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,121 | | | Praxis Precision Medicines Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 235,880 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,356 | | | Precision BioSciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 94,238 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,906 | | | Prelude Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 68,419 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,909 | | | Premier Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 250,175 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,853 | | | Prometheus Biosciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 390,634 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,777 | | | Prothena Corp PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 780,817 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,353 | | | Provention Bio Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 122,815 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,016 | | | Pulmonx Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 578,786 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,588 | | | Quidel Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,870,325 | |
| | | | | |
| 151,574 | | | R1 RCM Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,413,446 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,417 | | | Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 619,703 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,799 | | | Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 296,354 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,164 | | | Relmada Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 179,888 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,036 | | | Repligen Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,678,741 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,790 | | | Replimune Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 415,728 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,131 | | | Revance Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 231,466 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,080 | | | Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 269,681 | |
| | | | | |
| 51,318 | | | Rubius Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 85,188 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,456 | | | Sana Biotechnology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 335,643 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,861 | | | Scholar Rock Holding Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 154,557 | |
| | | | | |
| 84,136 | | | Sema4 Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 180,892 | |
| | | | | |
| 462,340 | | | Senseonics Holdings Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 647,276 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,396 | | | Shockwave Medical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,873,407 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,571 | | | Signify Health Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 408,080 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,224 | | | Simulations Plus Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 523,712 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,523 | | | STAAR Surgical Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 86,948 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,226 | | | Sutro Biopharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 181,658 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,578 | | | Tandem Diabetes Care Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 538,165 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,903 | | | Tango Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 330,486 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,020 | | | Taysha Gene Therapies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 76,933 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,196 | | | Theravance Biopharma Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 194,891 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,793 | | | Tivity Health Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 475,299 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 17,004 | | | Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,202,013 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,156 | | | uniQure NV, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 555,111 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,741 | | | Varex Imaging Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 947,659 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,592 | | | Verve Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 307,233 | |
| | | | | |
| 106,916 | | | VG Acquisition Corp, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 319,679 | |
| | | | | |
| 80,368 | | | Vir Biotechnology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,635,489 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,422 | | | XBiotech Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 189,515 | |
| | | | | |
| 50,493 | | | Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,427,437 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,658 | | | Zogenix Inc, (2), (5) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,567 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,158,976 | | | Zomedica Corp, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 286,267 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,834 | | | Zymeworks Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 225,056 | |
| | | | Total Health Care | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 107,205,056 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Industrials – 18.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 30,849 | | | AAON Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,503,580 | |
| | | | | |
| 58,435 | | | ABM Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,820,657 | |
| | | | | |
| 35,425 | | | Acuity Brands Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,110,104 | |
| | | | | |
| 187,499 | | | ADT Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,284,368 | |
| | | | | |
| 24,746 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,535,475 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,712 | | | AECOM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,660,959 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,187 | | | AeroVironment Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,263,980 | |
| | | | | |
| 98,328 | | | Allison Transmission Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,681,400 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,560 | | | ArcBest Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 112,570 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,281 | | | Armstrong World Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 785,729 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,989 | | | ASGN Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,288,802 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,900 | | | Atkore Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,585,090 | |
| | | | | |
| 54,351 | | | Axon Enterprise Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,098,182 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,629 | | | Blink Charging Co, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 890,614 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,292 | | | Boise Cascade Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,649,909 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,237 | | | Builders FirstSource Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,538,962 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,496 | | | Columbus McKinnon Corp/NY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,222,883 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,260 | | | Comfort Systems USA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,736,429 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,745 | | | Cornerstone Building Brands Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,505,961 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,667 | | | Curtiss-Wright Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,381,881 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,818 | | | EMCOR Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 725,981 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,478 | | | Energy Recovery Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 823,733 | |
| | | | | |
| 23,501 | | | EnPro Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,190,528 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,532 | | | Evoqua Water Technologies Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,065,549 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,883 | | | First Advantage Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 518,769 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,689 | | | Flowserve Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,457,087 | |
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| 2,244 | | | Franklin Electric Co Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 156,945 | |
| | | | | |
| 108,696 | | | FREYR Battery SA, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 976,090 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,739 | | | FTI Consulting Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,951,818 | |
| | | | | |
| 39,556 | | | GATX Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,089,695 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,561 | | | GMS Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,280,550 | |
| | | | | |
| 77,002 | | | Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,063,398 | |
| | | | | |
| 59,267 | | | GXO Logistics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,508,014 | |
| | | | | |
| 91,235 | | | Healthcare Services Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,559,206 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,756 | | | Hexcel Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 910,856 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,983 | | | Hubbell Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,950,279 | |
| | | | | |
| 116,245 | | | Hyliion Holdings Corp, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 373,146 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,186 | | | Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 251,474 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,263 | | | IAA Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 339,489 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,340 | | | ICF International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 330,025 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,579 | | | John Bean Technologies Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,718,718 | |
| | | | | |
| 39,529 | | | Kelly Services Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 762,514 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,191 | | | Korn Ferry | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,530,775 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,020 | | | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 243,023 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,527 | | | Landstar System Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 856,132 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,157 | | | Lindsay Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,237,569 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,577 | | | Luxfer Holdings PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 541,933 | |
| | | | | |
| 38,561 | | | Manitowoc Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 510,548 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,546 | | | ManpowerGroup Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,304,249 | |
| | | | | |
| 38,634 | | | Matthews International Corp, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,151,680 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,025 | | | Maxar Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,352,135 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,809 | | | McGrath RentCorp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,487,859 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,701 | | | Mercury Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,553,879 | |
| | | | | |
| 77,461 | | | MillerKnoll Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,457,838 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,441 | | | Montrose Environmental Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,381,108 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,600 | | | Moog Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 447,272 | |
| | | | | |
| 96,097 | | | MRC Global Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,152,203 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,428 | | | MSA Safety Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,224,075 | |
| | | | | |
| 190,820 | | | Mueller Water Products Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,295,565 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,455 | | | MYR Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,617,786 | |
| | | | | |
| 419,350 | | | Nielsen Holdings PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,242,773 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,729 | | | Oshkosh Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 159,829 | |
| | | | | |
| 209,302 | | | Pitney Bowes Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,103,022 | |
| | | | | |
| 63,893 | | | Primoris Services Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,481,040 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,287 | | | Proto Labs Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 310,499 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,815 | | | Quanta Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,254,324 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
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| | | Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 81,901 | | | Resideo Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,841,953 | |
| | | | | |
| 65,513 | | | Ryder System Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,579,359 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,865 | | | Saia Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,031,795 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,232 | | | Schneider National Inc, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 170,892 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,435 | | | SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,125,638 | |
| | | | | |
| 103,232 | | | Steelcase Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,210,911 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,978 | | | Stem Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 444,382 | |
| | | | | |
| 9,068 | | | Sterling Construction Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 207,567 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,881 | | | Tennant Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,477,655 | |
| | | | | |
| 75,652 | | | Toro Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,061,995 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,084 | | | Trex Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,554,478 | |
| | | | | |
| 23,158 | | | TriNet Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,054,115 | |
| | | | | |
| 82,017 | | | Triton International Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,010,419 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,039 | | | TrueBlue Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,100,507 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,723 | | | TuSimple Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 494,888 | |
| | | | | |
| 81,791 | | | Upwork Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,715,157 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,630 | | | Vectrus Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 419,843 | |
| | | | | |
| 17,105 | | | Veritiv Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,403,937 | |
| | | | | |
| 149,165 | | | Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,117,246 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,636 | | | Watts Water Technologies Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,483,125 | |
| | | | | |
| 43,024 | | | WESCO International Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,303,138 | |
| | | | | |
| 206,005 | | | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,230,775 | |
| | | | | |
| 28,514 | | | Zurn Water Solutions Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 890,207 | |
| | | | Total Industrials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 190,488,497 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Information Technology – 13.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 128,470 | | | ACI Worldwide Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,548,341 | |
| | | | | |
| 56,475 | | | Altair Engineering Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,067,722 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,479 | | | Aspen Technology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,246,741 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,671 | | | Avaya Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 496,457 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,733 | | | Avnet Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 293,963 | |
| | | | | |
| 18,744 | | | Badger Meter Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,512,453 | |
| | | | | |
| 55,180 | | | Bottomline Technologies DE Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,124,292 | |
| | | | | |
| 44,704 | | | Box Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,368,836 | |
| | | | | |
| 57,877 | | | Bread Financial Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,171,660 | |
| | | | | |
| 78,546 | | | BTRS Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 527,829 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,087 | | | Cerence Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 474,567 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,051 | | | Ciena Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 389,004 | |
| | | | | |
| 12,438 | | | Cirrus Logic Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 942,800 | |
| | | | | |
| 5,896 | | | Coherent Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,579,538 | |
| | | | | |
| 221,821 | | | CommScope Holding Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,337,581 | |
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| 52,176 | | | Concentrix Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,216,677 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,166 | | | CSG Systems International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,469,004 | |
| | | | | |
| 21,044 | | | CTS Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 744,326 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,821 | | | Dolby Laboratories Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,789,273 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,708 | | | Duck Creek Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 106,858 | |
| | | | | |
| 181,311 | | | E2open Parent Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,403,347 | |
| | | | | |
| 66,271 | | | Envestnet Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,277,822 | |
| | | | | |
| 33,171 | | | ePlus Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,873,498 | |
| | | | | |
| 74,493 | | | EVERTEC Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,935,024 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,973 | | | ExlService Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,578,474 | |
| | | | | |
| 64,612 | | | First Solar Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,718,614 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,580 | | | Five9 Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 173,958 | |
| | | | | |
| 69,161 | | | Flex Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,140,465 | |
| | | | | |
| 66,674 | | | Harmonic Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 553,394 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,720 | | | Insight Enterprises Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,245,086 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,456 | | | Intapp Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 335,593 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,591 | | | InterDigital Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,137,048 | |
| | | | | |
| 52,190 | | | Itron Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,493,638 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,834 | | | Jamf Holding Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,319,287 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,715 | | | Kimball Electronics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 547,956 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,207 | | | KnowBe4 Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 171,527 | |
| | | | | |
| 76,847 | | | Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,566,469 | |
| | | | | |
| 37,252 | | | Lumentum Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,025,235 | |
| | | | | |
| 4,867 | | | Manhattan Associates Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 635,387 | |
| | | | | |
| 46,813 | | | Methode Electronics Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,088,328 | |
| | | | | |
| 34,931 | | | MicroVision Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 112,827 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,945 | | | Model N Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 437,859 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,621 | | | N-able Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 536,210 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,576 | | | National Instruments Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,321,857 | |
| | | | | |
| 2,368 | | | nCino OpCo Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 88,776 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,681 | | | New Relic Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,004,457 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,095 | | | Novanta Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,942,727 | |
| | | | | |
| 66,449 | | | Nutanix Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,663,218 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,569 | | | Olo Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 433,683 | |
| | | | | |
| 13,809 | | | OSI Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,092,292 | |
| | | | | |
| 29,713 | | | PAR Technology Corp, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 981,718 | |
| | | | | |
| 47,956 | | | Plantronics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,911,526 | |
| | | | | |
| 7,101 | | | Plexus Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 576,175 | |
| | | | | |
| 50,932 | | | Progress Software Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,443,717 | |
| | | | | |
| 27,511 | | | PROS Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 768,382 | |
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Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
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| | | Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 42,631 | | | Rekor Systems Inc, (2), (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 126,614 | |
| | | | | |
| 112,615 | | | Ribbon Communications Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 388,522 | |
| | | | | |
| 8,479 | | | Rogers Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,295,435 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,865 | | | ShotSpotter Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 298,244 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,145 | | | Sprinklr Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,326,029 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,647 | | | Sprout Social Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,265,248 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,941 | | | SPS Commerce Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,103,322 | |
| | | | | |
| 32,529 | | | SYNAPTICS INC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,828,605 | |
| | | | | |
| 94,099 | | | Teradata Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,890,994 | |
| | | | | |
| 32,256 | | | Universal Display Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,120,059 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,811 | | | Veeco Instruments Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,416,708 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,056 | | | Vishay Precision Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 189,008 | |
| | | | | |
| 115,079 | | | Vontier Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,948,324 | |
| | | | | |
| 51,168 | | | WEX Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,506,168 | |
| | | | | |
| 66,348 | | | Wolfspeed Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,084,775 | |
| | | | | |
| 184,628 | | | Xerox Holdings Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,212,527 | |
| | | | Total Information Technology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 145,944,078 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Materials – 6.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 16,466 | | | AptarGroup Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,890,791 | |
| | | | | |
| 123,916 | | | Arconic Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,117,727 | |
| | | | | |
| 110,962 | | | Avient Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,463,769 | |
| | | | | |
| 167,144 | | | Axalta Coating Systems Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,240,443 | |
| | | | | |
| 1,536 | | | Balchem Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 189,235 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,578 | | | Clearwater Paper Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 482,678 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,201 | | | Commercial Metals Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,074,241 | |
| | | | | |
| 41,960 | | | Compass Minerals International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,481,095 | |
| | | | | |
| 11,351 | | | Graphic Packaging Holding Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 247,452 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,007 | | | Greif Inc, Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 175,489 | |
| | | | | |
| 23,290 | | | Hawkins Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 868,251 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,488 | | | HB Fuller Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 432,750 | |
| | | | | |
| 31,865 | | | Ingevity Corporation, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,908,713 | |
| | | | | |
| 30,068 | | | Innospec Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,865,781 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,971 | | | Koppers Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 630,056 | |
| | | | | |
| 101,406 | | | Louisiana-Pacific Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,542,715 | |
| | | | | |
| 25,295 | | | Materion Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,153,869 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,917 | | | Minerals Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,602,730 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,089 | | | Ranpak Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 725,182 | |
| | | | | |
| 50,717 | | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,054,645 | |
| | | | | |
| 16,648 | | | Royal Gold Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,172,231 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,360 | | | Ryerson Holding Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 381,352 | |
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| 20,975 | | | Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 957,089 | |
| | | | | |
| 36,093 | | | Sensient Technologies Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,053,468 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,535 | | | Stepan Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,075,729 | |
| | | | | |
| 3,461 | | | Summit Materials Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 96,216 | |
| | | | | |
| 35,644 | | | Trinseo PLC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,691,308 | |
| | | | | |
| 221,335 | | | Valvoline Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,690,957 | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 64,265,962 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Real Estate – 10.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 67,020 | | | Acadia Realty Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,402,058 | |
| | | | | |
| 85,618 | | | Alexander & Baldwin Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,815,102 | |
| | | | | |
| 118,837 | | | Brandywine Realty Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,386,828 | |
| | | | | |
| 76,916 | | | Brixmor Property Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,952,128 | |
| | | | | |
| 61,130 | | | CatchMark Timber Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 501,877 | |
| | | | | |
| 53,460 | | | City Office REIT Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 793,346 | |
| | | | | |
| 97,819 | | | Cousins Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,511,702 | |
| | | | | |
| 14,389 | | | Cushman & Wakefield PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 257,563 | |
| | | | | |
| 79,289 | | | Douglas Emmett Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,335,854 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,967 | | | Easterly Government Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,018,671 | |
| | | | | |
| 179,113 | | | Empire State Realty Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,547,536 | |
| | | | | |
| 48,409 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,666,758 | |
| | | | | |
| 73,407 | | | Five Point Holdings LLC, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 429,431 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,053 | | | Healthcare Realty Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 407,635 | |
| | | | | |
| 6,184 | | | Highwoods Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 252,555 | |
| | | | | |
| 22,456 | | | Howard Hughes Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,252,112 | |
| | | | | |
| 67,989 | | | Hudson Pacific Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,582,784 | |
| | | | | |
| 143,644 | | | JBG SMITH Properties | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,786,456 | |
| | | | | |
| 154,052 | | | Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,473,873 | |
| | | | | |
| 128,493 | | | Kilroy Realty Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,994,510 | |
| | | | | |
| 96,595 | | | Kite Realty Group Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,154,069 | |
| | | | | |
| 15,156 | | | Life Storage Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,008,018 | |
| | | | | |
| 300,011 | | | LXP Industrial Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,765,138 | |
| | | | | |
| 146,441 | | | Macerich Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,837,835 | |
| | | | | |
| 20,381 | | | Marcus & Millichap Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 912,865 | |
| | | | | |
| 77,952 | | | Outfront Media Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,995,571 | |
| | | | | |
| 286,428 | | | Park Hotels & Resorts Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,645,496 | |
| | | | | |
| 106,575 | | | Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,715,858 | |
| | | | | |
| 82,578 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,573,995 | |
| | | | | |
| 176,082 | | | Rayonier Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,606,742 | |
| | | | | |
| 10,639 | | | Realogy Holdings Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 116,603 | |
| | | | | |
| 105,398 | | | Rexford Industrial Realty Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,225,260 | |
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Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) (continued)
Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | | |
| | | Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 70,152 | | | SL Green Realty Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,855,922 | |
| | | | | |
| 38,741 | | | St Joe Co | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,061,409 | |
| | | | | |
| 26,411 | | | Tejon Ranch Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 483,585 | |
| | | | | |
| 290,407 | | | Uniti Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,598,143 | |
| | | | | |
| 203,110 | | | VICI Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,054,709 | |
| | | | | |
| 103,216 | | | Washington Real Estate Investment Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,486,473 | |
| | | | | |
| 138,525 | | | Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,672,147 | |
| | | | Total Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 107,138,617 | |
| | | | | |
| | | Utilities – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 94,388 | | | Clearway Energy Inc, Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,881,666 | |
| | | | | |
| 40,159 | | | Clearway Energy Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,141,319 | |
| | | | | |
| 117,488 | | | New Jersey Resources Corp | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,070,782 | |
| | | | | |
| 93,278 | | | NextEra Energy Partners LP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,217,911 | |
| | | | | |
| 42,429 | | | ONE Gas Inc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,579,735 | |
| | | | | |
| 102,880 | | | Sunnova Energy International Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,776,737 | |
| | | | Total Utilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,668,150 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $1,067,327,890) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,052,614,148 | |
| | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | Coupon | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH COLLATERAL FROM SECURITIES LENDING – 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| 6,516,677 | | | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, (6) | | | | | | | 0.310% (7) | | | | | | | $ | 6,516,677 | |
| | | | Total Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $6,516,677) | | | | 6,516,677 | |
| | | | Total Investments (cost $1,073,844,567) – 100.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,059,130,825 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.4)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4,249,661) | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,054,881,164 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
(3) | Investment, or a portion of investment, is out on loan for securities lending. The total value of the securities out on loan as of the end of the reporting period was $5,719,307. |
(4) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. |
(5) | For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 2. |
(6) | The Fund may loan securities representing up to one third of the market value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker dealers, banks, and other institutions. The collateral maintained by the Fund shall have a market value, at the inception of each loan, equal to not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The cash collateral received by the Fund is invested in this money market fund. |
(7) | The rate shown is the one-day yield as of the end of the reporting period. |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
84
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NUDV | | | NUEM | | | NUDM | | | NULC | | | NULG | | | NULV | | | NUMG | | | NUMV | | | NUSC | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term investments, at value (cost $6,239,500, $172,355,860, $224,540,631, $23,820,006, $825,962,352, $1,343,953,995, $390,549,560, $299,547,534 and $1,067,327,890, respectively)(1) | | $ | 6,152,966 | | | $ | 168,474,965 | | | $ | 213,634,295 | | | $ | 26,385,545 | | | $ | 802,571,198 | | | $ | 1,404,458,683 | | | $ | 344,155,383 | | | $ | 319,958,138 | | | $ | 1,052,614,148 | |
Investment purchased with collateral from securities lending, at value (cost approximates value) | | | — | | | | 132,345 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,286,668 | | | | 8,194,547 | | | | — | | | | 6,516,677 | |
Cash | | | 24,660 | | | | 244,255 | | | | 531,865 | | | | 40,598 | | | | 4,108,572 | | | | 25,892,167 | | | | 390,336 | | | | 396,236 | | | | 2,278,566 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost $—, $49,448, $125,916, $—, $—, $—, $—, $— and $—, respectively) | | | — | | | | 49,552 | | | | 126,159 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | | 8,650 | | | | 174,823 | | | | 968,129 | | | | 30,321 | | | | 206,965 | | | | 2,461,418 | | | | 4,743 | | | | 378,409 | | | | 232,855 | |
Interest | | | — | | | | 374 | | | | 7,299 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 63 | |
Reclaims | | | 104 | | | | 609 | | | | 330,060 | | | | 540 | | | | 11,755 | | | | 11,527 | | | | — | | | | 4,633 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income | | | 8 | | | | 118 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,699 | | | | 1,951 | | | | — | | | | 46,994 | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 154 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,579,640 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other Assets | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,191 | | | | 7,069 | | | | 2,342 | | | | 1,523 | | | | 6,852 | |
Total assets | | | 6,186,388 | | | | 169,077,041 | | | | 215,597,961 | | | | 26,457,004 | | | | 806,903,681 | | | | 1,441,698,871 | | | | 352,749,302 | | | | 320,738,939 | | | | 1,061,696,155 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital gains tax | | | — | | | | 223,438 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Collateral from securities lending program | | | — | | | | 132,345 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,286,668 | | | | 8,194,547 | | | | — | | | | 6,516,677 | |
Investments purchased – regular settlement | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,677,688 | | | | 30,959,006 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees | | | 1,375 | | | | 49,054 | | | | 54,769 | | | | 4,796 | | | | 184,066 | | | | 302,408 | | | | 94,639 | | | | 85,062 | | | | 282,610 | |
Professional fees | | | 20 | | | | 569 | | | | 718 | | | | 80 | | | | 2,373 | | | | 4,563 | | | | 1,028 | | | | 1,074 | | | | 3,348 | |
Trustees fees | | | 35 | | | | 816 | | | | 1,007 | | | | 156 | | | | 4,770 | | | | 7,545 | | | | 1,991 | | | | 1,743 | | | | 6,180 | |
Other | | | — | | | | 833 | | | | 733 | | | | — | | | | 5,191 | | | | 7,067 | | | | 1,614 | | | | 337 | | | | 6,176 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,430 | | | | 407,055 | | | | 57,227 | | | | 5,032 | | | | 2,874,088 | | | | 34,567,257 | | | | 8,293,819 | | | | 88,216 | | | | 6,814,991 | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,184,958 | | | $ | 168,669,986 | | | $ | 215,540,734 | | | $ | 26,451,972 | | | $ | 804,029,593 | | | $ | 1,407,131,614 | | | $ | 344,455,483 | | | $ | 320,650,723 | | | $ | 1,054,881,164 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 250,000 | | | | 5,900,000 | | | | 7,900,000 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 39,050,000 | | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 9,450,000 | | | | 28,900,000 | |
Net asset value (“NAV”) per share | | $ | 24.74 | | | $ | 28.59 | | | $ | 27.28 | | | $ | 35.27 | | | $ | 53.60 | | | $ | 36.03 | | | $ | 38.27 | | | $ | 33.93 | | | $ | 36.50 | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital paid-in | | $ | 6,254,190 | | | $ | 185,895,434 | | | $ | 228,441,312 | | | $ | 23,088,679 | | | $ | 812,463,640 | | | $ | 1,311,198,179 | | | $ | 384,954,189 | | | $ | 288,651,343 | | | $ | 981,952,687 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (69,232 | ) | | | (17,225,448 | ) | | | (12,900,578 | ) | | | 3,363,293 | | | | (8,434,047 | ) | | | 95,933,435 | | | | (40,498,706 | ) | | | 31,999,380 | | | | 72,928,477 | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,184,958 | | | $ | 168,669,986 | | | $ | 215,540,734 | | | $ | 26,451,972 | | | $ | 804,029,593 | | | $ | 1,407,131,614 | | | $ | 344,455,483 | | | $ | 320,650,723 | | | $ | 1,054,881,164 | |
Authorized shares | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
Par value per share | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
(1) | Includes securities loaned of $135,608, $3,104,885, $7,744,081 and $5,719,307 for NUEM, NULV, NUMG and NUSC, respectively. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
85
Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NUDV | | | NUEM | | | NUDM | | | NULC | | | NULG | | | NULV | | | NUMG | | | NUMV | | | NUSC | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Investment Income | | $ | 72,357 | | | $ | 1,429,691 | | | $ | 3,363,027 | | | $ | 220,574 | | | $ | 3,012,164 | | | $ | 14,151,238 | | | $ | 608,149 | | | $ | 2,638,300 | | | $ | 5,712,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending income, net | | | 9 | | | | 288 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,185 | | | | 1,699 | | | | 5,724 | | | | 631 | | | | 184,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Foreign tax withheld on dividend income | | | — | | | | (169,553 | ) | | | (271,529 | ) | | | (40 | ) | | | — | | | | (13,657 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,365 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 72,366 | | | | 1,260,426 | | | | 3,091,498 | | | | 220,534 | | | | 3,015,349 | | | | 14,139,280 | | | | 613,873 | | | | 2,638,931 | | | | 5,888,414 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Management fees | | | 7,046 | | | | 250,935 | | | | 268,663 | | | | 29,017 | | | | 1,110,449 | | | | 1,620,195 | | | | 555,917 | | | | 450,954 | | | | 1,666,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Professional fees | | | 46 | | | | 1,248 | | | | 1,571 | | | | 245 | | | | 7,495 | | | | 11,005 | | | | 3,154 | | | | 2,553 | | | | 9,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Trustees fees | | | 56 | | | | 1,814 | | | | 2,294 | | | | 379 | | | | 12,515 | | | | 18,004 | | | | 5,170 | | | | 3,870 | | | | 15,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Other | | | — | | | | 688 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 7,148 | | | | 254,685 | | | | 272,528 | | | | 29,641 | | | | 1,130,459 | | | | 1,649,204 | | | | 564,241 | | | | 457,377 | | | | 1,691,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 65,218 | | | | 1,005,741 | | | | 2,818,970 | | | | 190,893 | | | | 1,884,890 | | | | 12,490,076 | | | | 49,632 | | | | 2,181,554 | | | | 4,196,640 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 11,110 | | | | (7,434,467 | ) | | | (1,302,563 | ) | | | 697,051 | | | | 675,704 | | | | 16,686,489 | | | | 2,846,057 | | | | 8,890,139 | | | | 2,640,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,828,185 | | | | 10,615,686 | | | | 3,105,178 | | | | 1,697,878 | | | | 12,518,776 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (214,521 | ) | | | (16,171,249 | ) | | | (25,274,291 | ) | | | (5,024,804 | ) | | | (230,025,389 | ) | | | (101,289,630 | ) | | | (115,154,337 | ) | | | (31,827,996 | ) | | | (181,336,156 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (203,411 | ) | | | (23,605,716 | ) | | | (26,576,854 | ) | | | (4,327,753 | ) | | | (215,521,500 | ) | | | (73,987,455 | ) | | | (109,203,102 | ) | | | (21,239,979 | ) | | | (166,177,221 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | $ | (138,193 | ) | | $ | (22,599,975 | ) | | $ | (23,757,884 | ) | | $ | (4,136,860 | ) | | $ | (213,636,610 | ) | | $ | (61,497,379 | ) | | $ | (109,153,470 | ) | | $ | (19,058,425 | ) | | $ | (161,980,581 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
86
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NUDV | | | | | | NUEM |
| | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 9/27/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 65,218 | | | $ | 9,824 | | | | | | | $ | 1,005,741 | | | $ | 1,364,689 | |
| | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 11,110 | | | | (745 | ) | | | | | | | (7,434,467 | ) | | | 4,176,730 | |
| | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (214,521 | ) | | | 127,987 | | | | | | | | (16,171,249 | ) | | | 3,168,035 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (138,193 | ) | | | 137,066 | | | | | | | | (22,599,975 | ) | | | 8,709,454 | |
| | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Dividends | | | (68,105 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,002,760 | ) | | | (843,800 | ) |
| | | | | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (68,105 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,002,760 | ) | | | (843,800 | ) |
| | | | | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,254,190 | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | | | | | 71,377,169 | | | | 68,334,486 | |
| | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 1,254,190 | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | | | | | 71,377,169 | | | | 68,334,486 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,047,892 | | | | 5,137,066 | | | | | | | | 45,774,434 | | | | 76,200,140 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 5,137,066 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 122,895,552 | | | | 46,695,412 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 6,184,958 | | | $ | 5,137,066 | | | | | | | $ | 168,669,986 | | | $ | 122,895,552 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | NUDM | | | | | | NULC | |
| | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,818,970 | | | $ | 3,505,041 | | | | | | | $ | 190,893 | | | $ | 283,914 | |
| | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | (1,302,563 | ) | | | 5,484,486 | | | | | | | | 697,051 | | | | 1,580,986 | |
| | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (25,274,291 | ) | | | 15,607,992 | | | | | | | | (5,024,804 | ) | | | 6,333,223 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (23,757,884 | ) | | | 24,597,519 | | | | | | | | (4,136,860 | ) | | | 8,198,123 | |
| | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Dividends | | | (7,207,380 | ) | | | (1,159,650 | ) | | | | | | | (1,900,650 | ) | | | (781,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (7,207,380 | ) | | | (1,159,650 | ) | | | | | | | (1,900,650 | ) | | | (781,000 | ) |
| | | | | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 85,003,087 | | | | 84,544,985 | | | | | | | | 2,154,555 | | | | 5,838,745 | |
| | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 85,003,087 | | | | 84,544,985 | | | | | | | | 2,154,555 | | | | 5,838,745 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 54,037,823 | | | | 107,982,854 | | | | | | | | (3,882,955 | ) | | | 13,255,868 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 161,502,911 | | | | 53,520,057 | | | | | | | | 30,334,927 | | | | 17,079,059 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 215,540,734 | | | $ | 161,502,911 | | | | | | | $ | 26,451,972 | | | $ | 30,334,927 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | |
| | NULG | | | | | | NULV | |
| Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,884,890 | | | $ | 705,723 | | | | | | | $ | 12,490,076 | | | $ | 18,945,374 | |
| | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 675,704 | | | | 45,147,470 | | | | | | | | 16,686,489 | | | | 42,375,369 | |
| | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | 13,828,185 | | | | 33,580,463 | | | | | | | | 10,615,686 | | | | 16,717,581 | |
| | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (230,025,389 | ) | | | 162,316,822 | | | | | | | | (101,289,630 | ) | | | 170,642,340 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (213,636,610 | ) | | | 241,750,478 | | | | | | | | (61,497,379 | ) | | | 248,680,664 | |
| | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Dividends | | | (47,021,850 | ) | | | (11,336,250 | ) | | | | | | | (56,331,080 | ) | | | (9,383,400 | ) |
| | | | | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (47,021,850 | ) | | | (11,336,250 | ) | | | | | | | (56,331,080 | ) | | | (9,383,400 | ) |
| | | | | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 159,796,105 | | | | 462,008,315 | | | | | | | | 390,656,530 | | | | 466,092,655 | |
| | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (37,983,900 | ) | | | (94,249,625 | ) | | | | | | | (42,309,320 | ) | | | (64,004,845 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 121,812,205 | | | | 367,758,690 | | | | | | | | 348,347,210 | | | | 402,087,810 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (138,846,255 | ) | | | 598,172,918 | | | | | | | | 230,518,751 | | | | 641,385,074 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 942,875,848 | | | | 344,702,930 | | | | | | | | 1,176,612,863 | | | | 535,227,789 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 804,029,593 | | | $ | 942,875,848 | | | | | | | $ | 1,407,131,614 | | | $ | 1,176,612,863 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| | NUMG | | | | | | NUMV | |
| | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 49,632 | | | $ | (180,804 | ) | | | | | | $ | 2,181,554 | | | $ | 3,242,523 | |
| | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 2,846,057 | | | | 47,003,207 | | | | | | | | 8,890,139 | | | | 20,277,055 | |
| | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | 3,105,178 | | | | 3,709,342 | | | | | | | | 1,697,878 | | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (115,154,337 | ) | | | 40,699,813 | | | | | | | | (31,827,996 | ) | | | 47,745,906 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (109,153,470 | ) | | | 91,231,558 | | | | | | | | (19,058,425 | ) | | | 71,265,484 | |
| | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Dividends | | | (46,745,770 | ) | | | (9,360,450 | ) | | | | | | | (18,456,730 | ) | | | (2,019,540 | ) |
| | | | | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (46,745,770 | ) | | | (9,360,450 | ) | | | | | | | (18,456,730 | ) | | | (2,019,540 | ) |
| | | | | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 118,049,045 | | | | 135,917,590 | | | | | | | | 86,716,875 | | | | 88,264,440 | |
| | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (18,571,040 | ) | | | (10,127,755 | ) | | | | | | | (5,302,305 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 99,478,005 | | | | 125,789,835 | | | | | | | | 81,414,570 | | | | 88,264,440 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (56,421,235 | ) | | | 207,660,943 | | | | | | | | 43,899,415 | | | | 157,510,384 | |
| | | | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 400,876,718 | | | | 193,215,775 | | | | | | | | 276,751,308 | | | | 119,240,924 | |
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Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 344,455,483 | | | $ | 400,876,718 | | | | | | | $ | 320,650,723 | | | $ | 276,751,308 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | NUSC | |
| Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | |
Operations | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,196,640 | | | $ | 6,840,586 | |
| | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Investments and foreign currency | | | 2,640,159 | | | | 71,288,449 | |
| | |
In-kind redemptions | | | 12,518,776 | | | | 1,716,397 | |
| | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency | | | (181,336,156 | ) | | | 134,772,548 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (161,980,581 | ) | | | 214,617,980 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Dividends | | | (77,261,695 | ) | | | (2,657,985 | ) |
| | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (77,261,695 | ) | | | (2,657,985 | ) |
| | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 220,552,760 | | | | 528,600,519 | |
| | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (32,794,945 | ) | | | (3,828,860 | ) |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 187,757,815 | | | | 524,771,659 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (51,484,461 | ) | | | 736,731,654 | |
| | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 1,106,365,625 | | | | 369,633,971 | |
| | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 1,054,881,164 | | | $ | 1,106,365,625 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
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| | | | | Investment Operations | | | | | | Less Distributions | | | | | | | |
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Year Ended October 31, | | Beginning NAV | | | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | Total | | | | | | From Net Investment Income | | | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | | | Total | | | Ending NAV | | | Ending Market Price | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NUDV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | (0.95 | ) | | $ | (0.65 | ) | | | | | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | $ | 24.74 | | | $ | 24.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2021(e) | | | 25.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.69 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25.69 | | | | 25.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NUEM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | | 34.14 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (4.98 | ) | | | (4.76 | ) | | | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 28.59 | | | | 28.30 | |
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2021 | | | 29.18 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 4.86 | | | | 5.38 | | | | | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 34.14 | | | | 34.15 | |
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2020 | | | 25.57 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 3.75 | | | | 4.15 | | | | | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 29.18 | | | | 29.37 | |
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2019 | | | 23.78 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.28 | | | | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 25.57 | | | | 25.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2018 | | | 27.69 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (3.72 | ) | | | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 23.78 | | | | 23.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2017(f) | | | 24.95 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.74 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27.69 | | | | 28.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NUDM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | | 32.30 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (4.16 | ) | | | (3.69 | ) | | | | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | 27.28 | | | | 27.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2021 | | | 24.33 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 7.42 | | | | 8.40 | | | | | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 32.30 | | | | 32.53 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2020 | | | 26.74 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) | | | | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | 24.33 | | | | 24.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2019 | | | 24.10 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 3.19 | | | | | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 26.74 | | | | 26.86 | |
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2018 | | | 26.39 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (2.87 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) | | | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 24.10 | | | | 24.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2017(f) | | | 24.88 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.51 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26.39 | | | | 26.57 | |
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NULC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | | 43.34 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (5.79 | ) | | | (5.53 | ) | | | | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | 35.27 | | | | 35.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2021 | | | 31.05 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 13.25 | | | | 13.71 | | | | | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 43.34 | | | | 43.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2020 | | | 28.01 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 3.27 | | | | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 31.05 | | | | 30.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2019(g) | | | 24.96 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 3.05 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28.01 | | | | 27.99 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NULG | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | | 71.98 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (15.03 | ) | | | (14.90 | ) | | | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) | | | (3.48 | ) | | | 53.60 | | | | 53.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2021 | | | 49.60 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 23.82 | | | | 23.89 | | | | | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | | | 71.98 | | | | 72.01 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2020 | | | 38.97 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 10.91 | | | | 11.09 | | | | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 49.60 | | | | 49.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2019 | | | 33.84 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 5.96 | | | | 6.25 | | | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 38.97 | | | | 39.00 | |
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2018 | | | 30.47 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 3.56 | | | | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 33.84 | | | | 33.87 | |
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2017(h) | | | 25.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 5.02 | | | | 5.26 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30.47 | | | | 30.53 | |
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| | | | | | | | | Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Based on NAV(b) | | | Based on Market Price(b) | | | | | | Ending Net Assets (000) | | | | | | Expenses | | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | Portfolio Turnover Rate(c) | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| (2.56 | )% | | | (2.73 | )% | | | | | | $ | 6,185 | | | | | | | | 0.25 | %* | | | 2.31 | %* | | | 38 | % |
| | | | | | | |
| 2.74 | | | | 2.85 | | | | | | | | 5,137 | | | | | | | | 0.25 | * | | | 2.04 | * | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| (14.19 | ) | | | (15.09 | ) | | | | | | | 168,670 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | * | | | 1.40 | * | | | 32 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 18.45 | | | | 17.77 | | | | | | | | 122,896 | | | | | | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 61 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 16.41 | | | | 16.47 | | | | | | | | 46,695 | | | | | | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 81 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 9.68 | | | | 9.70 | | | | | | | | 56,255 | | | | | | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 53 | |
| | | | | | | |
| (13.55 | ) | | | (14.18 | ) | | | | | | | 35,676 | | | | | | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 65 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 11.03 | | | | 12.42 | | | | | | | | 24,917 | | | | | | | | 0.45 | * | | | 1.86 | * | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| (11.92 | ) | | | (13.26 | ) | | | | | | | 215,541 | | | | | | | | 0.30 | * | | | 3.15 | * | | | 31 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 34.83 | | | | 34.73 | | | | | | | | 161,503 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 64 | |
| | | | | | | |
| (5.91 | ) | | | (5.67 | ) | | | | | | | 53,520 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 66 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 13.71 | | | | 14.10 | | | | | | | | 66,853 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 57 | |
| | | | | | | |
| (8.25 | ) | | | (8.79 | ) | | | | | | | 43,384 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 56 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 6.07 | | | | 6.78 | | | | | | | | 23,755 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | * | | | 1.65 | * | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| (13.48 | ) | | | (13.66 | ) | | | | | | | 26,452 | | | | | | | | 0.20 | * | | | 1.32 | * | | | 26 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 45.28 | | | | 45.91 | | | | | | | | 30,335 | | | | | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 49 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 11.71 | | | | 11.43 | | | | | | | | 17,079 | | | | | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 61 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 12.22 | | | | 12.14 | | | | | | | | 8,403 | | | | | | | | 0.20 | * | | | 1.75 | * | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| (21.61 | ) | | | (21.61 | ) | | | | | | | 804,030 | | | | | | | | 0.25 | * | | | 0.42 | * | | | 41 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 49.04 | | | | 49.29 | | | | | | | | 942,876 | | | | | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 66 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 28.66 | | | | 28.42 | | | | | | | | 344,703 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 86 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 19.57 | | | | 19.53 | | | | | | | | 83,789 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 61 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 11.70 | | | | 11.61 | | | | | | | | 59,212 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 65 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 20.88 | | | | 21.10 | | | | | | | | 24,380 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | * | | | 0.98 | * | | | 30 | |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. | |
(b) | Total Return Based on NAV reflects the change in NAV over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at NAV on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total Return Based on Market Price reflects the change in the market price per share over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at the ending market price per share on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total returns are not annualized. | |
(c) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind creations or redemptions of Fund shares (as disclosed in Note 5 – Fund Shares). | |
(d) | Unaudited. For the six months ended April 30, 2022. | |
(e) | For the period September 27, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021. | |
(f) | For the period June 6, 2017 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2017. | |
(g) | For the period June 3, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2019. | |
(h) | For the period December 13, 2016 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2017. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (continued)
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
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| | | | | Investment Operations | | | | | | Less Distributions | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Year Ended October 31, | | Beginning NAV | | | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | �� | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | Total | | | | | | From Net Investment Income | | | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | | | Total | | | Ending NAV | | | Ending Market Price | |
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NULV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | $ | 39.42 | | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | (2.00 | ) | | $ | (1.63 | ) | | | | | | $ | (0.63 | ) | | $ | (1.13 | ) | | $ | (1.76 | ) | | $ | 36.03 | | | $ | 36.03 | |
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2021 | | | 28.62 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 10.50 | | | | 11.27 | | | | | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 39.42 | | | | 39.44 | |
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2020 | | | 31.52 | | | | 0.77 | | | | (3.19 | ) | | | (2.42 | ) | | | | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 28.62 | | | | 28.65 | |
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2019 | | | 28.75 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 3.74 | | | | | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 31.52 | | | | 31.52 | |
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2018 | | | 27.83 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 1.27 | | | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 28.75 | | | | 28.80 | |
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2017(e) | | | 25.09 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.74 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27.83 | | | | 27.88 | |
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NUMG | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | | 57.68 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (13.15 | ) | | | (13.14 | ) | | | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (6.26 | ) | | | (6.27 | ) | | | 38.27 | | | | 38.30 | |
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2021 | | | 42.94 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 16.66 | | | | 16.63 | | | | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 57.68 | | | | 57.71 | |
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2020 | | | 33.26 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 9.75 | | | | 9.78 | | | | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 42.94 | | | | 42.83 | |
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2019 | | | 29.93 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 4.62 | | | | 4.68 | | | | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | 33.26 | | | | 33.32 | |
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2018 | | | 28.44 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.65 | | | | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 29.93 | | | | 30.12 | |
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2017(e) | | | 25.10 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.34 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28.44 | | | | 28.46 | |
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NUMV | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | | 38.44 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.76 | | | | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (6.26 | ) | | | (6.27 | ) | | | 33.93 | | | | 33.91 | |
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2021 | | | 25.64 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 12.68 | | | | 13.22 | | | | | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 38.44 | | | | 38.50 | |
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2020 | | | 29.50 | | | | 0.57 | | | | (3.71 | ) | | | (3.14 | ) | | | | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 25.64 | | | | 25.67 | |
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2019 | | | 27.04 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 3.42 | | | | | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | 29.50 | | | | 29.57 | |
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2018 | | | 27.00 | | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 27.04 | | | | 27.09 | |
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2017(e) | | | 25.04 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.96 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27.00 | | | | 27.01 | |
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NUSC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | | 45.25 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (6.26 | ) | | | (6.27 | ) | | | 36.50 | | | | 36.53 | |
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2021 | | | 30.68 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 14.41 | | | | 14.77 | | | | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 45.25 | | | | 45.27 | |
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2020 | | | 29.65 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.31 | | | | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 30.68 | | | | 30.74 | |
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2019 | | | 28.23 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.40 | | | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 29.65 | | | | 29.70 | |
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2018 | | | 27.84 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.65 | | | | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 28.23 | | | | 28.27 | |
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2017(e) | | | 25.01 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 2.83 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27.84 | | | | 27.89 | |
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| | | Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Total Returns | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Based on NAV(b) | | | Based on Market Price(b) | | | | | | Ending Net Assets (000) | | | | | | Expenses | | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | Portfolio Turnover Rate(c) | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| (4.38 | )% | | | (4.44 | )% | | | | | | $ | 1,407,132 | | | | | | | | 0.25 | %* | | | 1.93 | %* | | | 30 | % |
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| 39.68 | | | | 39.63 | | | | | | | | 1,176,613 | | | | | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 59 | |
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| (7.87 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | | | | | 535,228 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 38 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 13.80 | | | | 13.59 | | | | | | | | 94,569 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 66 | |
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| 4.57 | | | | 4.56 | | | | | | | | 45,995 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 59 | |
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| 10.90 | | | | 11.11 | | | | | | | | 27,828 | | | | | | | | 0.35 | * | | | 2.30 | * | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| (24.87 | ) | | | (24.87 | ) | | | | | | | 344,455 | | | | | | | | 0.30 | * | | | 0.03 | * | | | 43 | |
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| 39.51 | | | | 39.92 | | | | | | | | 400,877 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 83 | |
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| 29.43 | | | | 28.90 | | | | | | | | 193,216 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 94 | |
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| 16.93 | | | | 16.41 | | | | | | | | 53,222 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 67 | |
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| 5.84 | | | | 6.41 | | | | | | | | 49,388 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 60 | |
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| 13.30 | | | | 13.38 | | | | | | | | 21,330 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | * | | | 0.38 | * | | | 53 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| (5.75 | ) | | | (5.96 | ) | | | | | | | 320,651 | | | | | | | | 0.30 | * | | | 1.45 | * | | | 42 | |
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| 51.97 | | | | 52.06 | | | | | | | | 276,751 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 67 | |
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| (10.98 | ) | | | (11.11 | ) | | | | | | | 119,241 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 72 | |
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| 13.51 | | | | 13.57 | | | | | | | | 54,573 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 70 | |
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| 0.97 | | | | 1.13 | | | | | | | | 47,318 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 69 | |
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| 7.82 | | | | 7.86 | | | | | | | | 22,951 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | * | | | 2.12 | * | | | 46 | |
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| (13.40 | ) | | | (13.38 | ) | | | | | | | 1,054,881 | | | | | | | | 0.30 | * | | | 0.76 | * | | | 11 | |
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| 48.28 | | | | 48.03 | | | | | | | | 1,106,366 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 60 | |
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| 4.40 | | | | 4.44 | | | | | | | | 369,634 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 54 | |
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| 9.24 | | | | 9.26 | | | | | | | | 167,515 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 32 | |
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| 2.32 | | | | 2.30 | | | | | | | | 80,447 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 54 | |
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| 11.34 | | | | 11.54 | | | | | | | | 30,629 | | | | | | | | 0.40 | * | | | 1.17 | * | | | 36 | |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. | |
(b) | Total Return Based on NAV reflects the change in NAV over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at NAV on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total Return Based on Market Price reflects the change in the market price per share over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at the ending market price per share on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total returns are not annualized. | |
(c) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 – Investment Transactions) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind creations or redemptions of Fund shares (as disclosed in Note 5 – Fund Shares). | |
(d) | Unaudited. For the six months ended April 30, 2022. | |
(e) | For the period December 13, 2016 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2017. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. General Information
Trust and Fund Information
The Nushares ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is comprised of Nuveen ESG Dividend ETF (NUDV), Nuveen ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NUEM), Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ETF (NUDM), Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC), Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF (NULG), Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF (NULV), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Value ETF (NUMV) and Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), as diversified funds, among others. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 20, 2015. Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX. Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”).
Current Fiscal Period
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is April 30, 2022 and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended April 30, 2022 (the “current fiscal period”).
Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser
The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC (“Nuveen”). Nuveen is the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). The Adviser has overall responsibility for management of the Funds, oversees the management of the Funds’ portfolios, manages the Funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Teachers Advisors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), an affiliate of the Adviser, under which the Sub-Adviser manages the investment portfolios of the Funds.
Other Matters
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and subsequent global pandemic began significantly impacting the U.S. and global financial markets and economies during the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2020. The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in the global economy. The duration and extent of COVID-19 over the long term cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Funds’ normal course of business, results of operations, investments, and cash flows will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Management continues to monitor and evaluate this situation.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require the use of estimates made by management and the evaluation of subsequent events. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) for financial reporting purposes may differ from the NAV for processing security and creation unit transactions. The NAV for financial reporting purposes includes security and creation unit transactions through the date of the report. Total return is computed based on the NAV used for processing security and creation unit transactions. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds.
Compensation
The Trust pays no compensation directly to those of its trustees or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
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Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
As of the end of the reporting period, the following Funds’ investments in non-U.S. securities were as follows:
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NUEM | | Value | | | % of
Net Assets | |
Country: | | | | | | | | |
Hong Kong | | $ | 51,992,026 | | | | 30.8 | % |
Taiwan | | | 27,400,468 | | | | 16.2 | |
India | | | 22,314,505 | | | | 13.2 | |
South Korea | | | 20,087,082 | | | | 11.9 | |
Brazil | | | 8,857,919 | | | | 5.3 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | 8,325,365 | | | | 4.9 | |
South Africa | | | 5,770,611 | | | | 3.4 | |
Mexico | | | 3,894,032 | | | | 2.3 | |
Indonesia | | | 3,787,052 | | | | 2.2 | |
Thailand | | | 3,185,755 | | | | 1.9 | |
Other | | | 12,860,150 | | | | 7.8 | |
Total non-U.S. securities | | $ | 168,474,965 | | | | 99.9 | % |
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NUDM | | Value | | | % of
Net Assets | |
Country: | | | | | | | | |
Japan | | $ | 47,686,112 | | | | 22.1 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 33,636,039 | | | | 15.6 | |
France | | | 21,871,902 | | | | 10.1 | |
Switzerland | | | 21,813,992 | | | | 10.1 | |
Australia | | | 17,637,904 | | | | 8.2 | |
Germany | | | 17,591,097 | | | | 8.2 | |
Netherlands | | | 8,286,548 | | | | 3.8 | |
Hong Kong | | | 6,860,723 | | | | 3.2 | |
Sweden | | | 5,301,180 | | | | 2.5 | |
Denmark | | | 4,823,658 | | | | 2.2 | |
Other | | | 28,125,140 | | | | 13.1 | |
Total non-U.S. securities | | $ | 213,634,295 | | | | 99.1 | % |
The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of each day. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at each prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.
Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates associated with (i) foreign currency, (ii) investments and (iii) derivatives include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Funds and the amounts actually received are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with (i) investments and (ii) other assets and liabilities are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with investments in derivatives are recognized as a component of the respective derivative’s related “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.
Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Investments and Investment Income
Securities transactions are accounted for as of the end of trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as possible after the Funds determine the existence of a dividend declaration. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded at fair value. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Securities lending income is comprised of fees earned from borrowers and income earned on cash collateral investments.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Rule Issuances
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The main objective of the new guidance is to provide relief to companies that will be impacted by the expected change in benchmark interest rates, when participating banks will no longer be required to submit London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quotes by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new guidance allows companies to, provided the only change to existing contracts are a change to an approved benchmark interest rate, account for modifications as a continuance of the existing contract without additional analysis. For new and existing contracts, the Funds may elect to apply the amendments as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management has not yet elected to apply the amendments, is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has currently determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a significant impact on the Funds’ financial statements and various filings.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Adopts New Rules to Modernize Fund Valuation Framework
In December 2020, the SEC voted to adopt a new rule governing fund valuation practices. New Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires a fund to fair value a security when market quotations are not readily available. The SEC also adopted new Rule 31 a-4 under the 1940 Act, which sets forth the recordkeeping requirements associated with fair value determinations. Finally, the SEC is rescinding previously issued guidance on related issues, including the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. Rule 2a-5 and Rule 31a-4 became effective on March 8, 2021, with a compliance date of September 8, 2022. A fund may voluntarily comply with the rules after the effective date, and in advance of the compliance date, under certain conditions. Management is currently assessing the impact of these provisions on the Funds’ financial statements.
3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The Funds’ investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value utilizing valuation methods approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. U.S. GAAP establishes the three-tier hierarchy which is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit spreads, etc.). |
Level 3 – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major classifications of assets and liabilities measured at fair value follows:
Equity securities and exchange-traded funds listed or traded on a national market or exchange are valued based on their sale price at the official close of business of such market or exchange on the valuation date. Foreign equity securities and registered investment companies that trade on a foreign exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange where traded and converted to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and that valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally classified as Level 1. lf there is no official close of business, then the latest available sale price is utilized. If no sales are reported, then the mean of the latest available bid and ask prices is utilized and these securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Prices of certain American Depositary Receipts (“ADR”) held by the Funds that trade in the United States are valued based on the last traded price, official closing price, or an evaluated price provided by the independent pricing service (“pricing service”) and are generally classified as Level 1 or 2.
Prices of fixed-income securities are generally provided by a pricing service approved by the Board. The pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of tile following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.
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Any portfolio security or derivative for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be classified as Level 3.
The following table summarizes tile market value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period, based on the inputs used to value them:
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NUDV | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 6,152,966 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,152,966 | |
| | | | |
NUEM | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 165,288,304 | | | $ | 3,185,756 | ** | | $ | 582 | *** | | $ | 168,474,642 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 323 | | | | — | | | | 323 | |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 132,345 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 132,345 | |
Total | | $ | 165,420,649 | | | $ | 3,186,079 | | | $ | 582 | | | $ | 168,607,310 | |
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NUDM | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 213,634,290 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | *** | | $ | 213,634,295 | |
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NULC | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 26,385,545 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,385,545 | |
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NULG | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 802,571,198 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 802,571,198 | |
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NULV | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 1,404,458,683 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,404,458,683 | |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 3,286,668 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,286,668 | |
Total | | $ | 1,407,745,351 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,407,745,351 | |
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NUMG | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 344,155,383 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 344,155,383 | |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 8,194,547 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,194,547 | |
Total | | $ | 352,349,930 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 352,349,930 | |
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NUMV | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 319,958,138 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 319,958,138 | |
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NUSC | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,052,564,860 | | | $ | 40,567 | ** | | $ | 8,721 | *** | | $ | 1,052,614,148 | |
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Lending | | | 6,516,677 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,516,677 | |
Total | | $ | 1,059,081,537 | | | $ | 40,567 | ** | | $ | 8,721 | | | $ | 1,059,130,825 | |
* | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications. |
** | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for securities classified as Level 2. |
*** | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for securities classified as Level 3. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
4. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
Securities Lending
Each Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets to broker-dealers, banks, and other institutions in order to generate additional income. When loaning securities, the Fund retains the benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. The loans are continuous, can be recalled at any time, and have no set maturity. State Street Bank and Trust Company, serves as the securities lending agent (the “Agent”).
When a Fund loans its portfolio securities, it will receive, at the inception of each loan, cash collateral equal to an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The actual percentage of the cash collateral will vary depending upon the asset type of the loaned securities. Collateral for the loaned securities is invested in a government money market vehicle maintained by the Agent, which is subject to the requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The value of the loaned securities and the liability to return the cash collateral received are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. If the market value of the loaned securities increases, the borrower must furnish additional collateral to the Fund, which is also recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities out on loan are subject to termination at any time at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower is required to return to the Fund securities identical to the securities loaned. During the term of the loan, the Fund bears the market risk with respect to the investment of collateral and the risk that the Agent may default on its contractual obligations to the Fund. The Agent bears the risk that the borrower may default on its obligation to return the loaned securities as the Agent is contractually obligated to indemnify the Fund if at the time of a default by a borrower some or all of the loan securities have not been returned.
Securities lending income recognized by a Fund consists of earnings on invested collateral and lending fees, net of any rebates to the borrower and compensation to the Agent. Such income is recognized on the Statements of Operations.
As of the end of the reporting period, the total value of the loaned securities and the total value of collateral received were as follows:
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Fund | | Asset Class out on Loan | | Long-Term Investments, at Value | | | Total Collateral Received | |
NUEM | | Common Stocks | | $ | 135,608 | | | $ | 132,345 | |
NULV | | Common Stocks | | $ | 3,104,885 | | | $ | 3,286,668 | |
NUMG | | Common Stocks | | $ | 7,744,081 | | | $ | 8,194,547 | |
NUSC | | Common Stocks | | $ | 5,719,307 | | | $ | 6,516,677 | |
Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (excluding in-kind transactions) during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NUDV | | | NUEM | | | NUDM | | | NULC | | | NULG | |
Purchases | | $ | 2,142,135 | | | $ | 103,358,728 | | | $ | 56,247,581 | | | $ | 7,453,614 | | | $ | 367,364,234 | |
Sales | | | 2,153,681 | | | | 45,373,366 | | | | 58,278,030 | | | | 9,144,147 | | | | 412,973,041 | |
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| | NULV | | | NUMG | | | NUMV | | | NUSC | |
Purchases | | $ | 389,054,173 | | | $ | 159,215,258 | | | $ | 125,051,179 | | | $ | 381,385,894 | |
Sales | | | 431,292,769 | | | | 205,746,466 | | | | 205,746,466 | | | | 205,746,466 | |
In-kind transactions during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NUDV | | | NUEM | | | NUDM | | | NULC | | | NULG | |
In-kind purchases | | $ | 1,250,103 | | | $ | 10,823,086 | | | $ | 81,192,410 | | | $ | 2,150,283 | | | $ | 159,679,409 | |
In-kind sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,933,079 | |
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| | NULV | | | NUMG | | | NUMV | | | NUSC | |
In-kind purchases | | $ | 389,435,215 | | | $ | 117,856,178 | | | $ | 86,502,193 | | | $ | 219,981,637 | |
In-kind sales | | | 42,213,837 | | | | 18,534,362 | | | | 5,293,244 | | | | 32,681,619 | |
The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods; interest income is not accrued until settlement date. Any securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have earmarked securities in their portfolios with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. If a Fund has outstanding when-issued/delayed-delivery purchases commitments as of the end of the reporting period, such amounts are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Investments in Derivatives
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
Although each Fund is authorized to invest in derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the current fiscal period.
Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the predetermined threshold amount.
5. Fund Shares
Each Fund issues and redeems its shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”). Only certain institutional investors (referred to as “Authorized Participants”) who have entered into agreements with Nuveen Securities, LLC, the Funds’ distributor, may purchase and redeem Creation Units. Once created, shares of the Funds trade on the Exchange at market prices and are only available to individual investors through their brokers.
Creation Units are purchased and redeemed in-kind for a designated portfolio of securities included in each Fund’s respective Index and/or a specified amount of cash. Authorized Participants are charged fixed transaction fees in connection with purchasing and redeeming Creation Units. Authorized Participants transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant Fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses it incurs in purchasing or selling portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in “Proceeds from shares sold” on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
Transactions in Fund shares during the current and prior fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NUDV | | | NUEM | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 9/27/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 1,254,190 | | | | 200,000 | | | $ | 5,000,000 | | | | 2,300,000 | | | $ | 71,377,169 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 68,334,486 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 1,254,190 | | | | 200,000 | | | $ | 5,000,000 | | | | 2,300,000 | | | $ | 71,377,169 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 68,334,486 | |
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| | NUDM | | | NULC | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 2,900,000 | | | $ | 85,003,087 | | | | 2,800,000 | | | $ | 84,544,985 | | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 2,154,555 | | | | 150,000 | | | $ | 5,838,745 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,900,000 | | | $ | 85,003,087 | | | | 2,800,000 | | | $ | 84,544,985 | | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 2,154,555 | | | | 150,000 | | | $ | 5,838,745 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
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| | NULG | | | NULV | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 2,450,000 | | | $ | 159,796,105 | | | | 7,600,000 | | | $ | 462,008,315 | | | | 10,300,000 | | | $ | 390,656,530 | | | | 12,950,000 | | | $ | 466,092,655 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (550,000 | ) | | | (37,983,900 | ) | | | (1,450,000 | ) | | | (94,249,625 | ) | | | (1,100,000 | ) | | | (42,309,320 | ) | | | (1,800,000 | ) | | | (64,004,845 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,900,000 | | | $ | 121,812,205 | | | | 6,150,000 | | | $ | 367,758,690 | | | | 9,200,000 | | | $ | 348,347,210 | | | | 11,150,000 | | | $ | 402,087,810 | |
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| | NUMG | | | NUMV | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 2,500,000 | | | $ | 118,049,045 | | | | 2,650,000 | | | $ | 135,917,590 | | | | 2,400,000 | | | $ | 86,716,875 | | | | 2,550,000 | | | $ | 88,264,440 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (450,000 | ) | | | (18,571,040 | ) | | | (200,000 | ) | | | (10,127,755 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (5,302,305 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,050,000 | | | $ | 99,478,005 | | | | 2,450,000 | | | $ | 125,789,835 | | | | 2,250,000 | | | $ | 81,414,570 | | | | 2,550,000 | | | $ | 88,264,440 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | NUSC | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | Year Ended 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,250,000 | | | $ | 220,552,760 | | | | 12,500,000 | | | $ | 528,600,519 | |
Shares redeemed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (800,000 | ) | | | (32,794,945 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (3,828,860 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,450,000 | | | $ | 187,757,815 | | | | 12,400,000 | | | $ | 524,771,659 | |
6. Income Tax Information
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Each Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state and local jurisdictions. A Fund’s federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three fiscal years after being filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional period of time depending on the jurisdiction. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions taken for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.
As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of all investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
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Fund | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
NUDV | | $ | 6,240,103 | | | $ | 389,218 | | | $ | (476,355 | ) | | $ | (87,137 | ) |
NUEM | | | 174,210,817 | | | | 10,214,366 | | | | (15,817,873 | ) | | | (5,603,507 | ) |
NUDM | | | 225,362,266 | | | | 7,723,538 | | | | (19,451,509 | ) | | | (11,727,971 | ) |
NULC | | | 23,832,721 | | | | 4,579,878 | | | | (2,027,054 | ) | | | 2,552,824 | |
NULG | | | 826,082,388 | | | | 69,365,634 | | | | (92,876,824 | ) | | | (23,511,190 | ) |
NULV | | | 1,347,685,037 | | | | 140,947,507 | | | | (80,887,193 | ) | | | 60,060,314 | |
NUMG | | | 398,767,261 | | | | 13,428,026 | | | | (59,845,357 | ) | | | (46,417,331 | ) |
NUMV | | | 299,733,612 | | | | 36,112,163 | | | | (15,887,637 | ) | | | 20,224,526 | |
NUSC | | | 1,075,314,419 | | | | 106,030,425 | | | | (122,214,019 | ) | | | (16,183,594 | ) |
For purposes of this disclosure, tax cost generally includes the cost of portfolio investments as well as up-front fees or premiums exchanged on derivatives and any amounts unrealized for income statement reporting but realized income and/or capital gains for tax reporting, if applicable.
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As of prior fiscal period end, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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Fund | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | Other Book-to-Tax Differences | | | Total | |
NUDV | | $ | 10,326 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 127,384 | | | $ | (644 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 137,066 | |
NUEM | | | 2,482,138 | | | | 170,242 | | | | 10,567,843 | | | | (4,493,889 | ) | | | — | | | | (349,047 | ) | | | 8,377,287 | |
NUDM | | | 6,345,262 | | | | — | | | | 13,491,419 | | | | (1,771,995 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,064,686 | |
NULC | | | 1,359,952 | | | | 462,853 | | | | 7,577,998 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,400,803 | |
NULG | | | 34,262,025 | | | | 11,448,189 | | | | 206,514,199 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 252,224,413 | |
NULV | | | 49,974,289 | | | | 2,408,851 | | | | 161,378,754 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 213,716,894 | |
NUMG | | | 31,768,184 | | | | 14,895,344 | | | | 68,737,006 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 115,400,534 | |
NUMV | | | 14,280,102 | | | | 3,151,794 | | | | 52,082,639 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,514,535 | |
NUSC | | | 54,974,733 | | | | 19,060,527 | | | | 165,515,631 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 239,550,891 | |
As of prior fiscal period end, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards, which will not expire:
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Fund | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | |
NUDV | | $ | 644 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 644 | |
NUEM | | | 2,376,818 | | | | 2,117,071 | | | | 4,493,889 | |
NUDM | | | 533,409 | | | | 1,238,586 | | | | 1,771,995 | |
NULC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NULG | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NULV | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NUMG | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NUMV | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NUSC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Management Fees
Each Fund’s management fee compensates the Adviser for its investment advisory services to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser. The Adviser is responsible for substantially all other expenses of the Funds, except any future distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including any trustees’ counsel fees), certain compensation expenses of the Funds’ chief compliance officer, litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses.
The annual management fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is based on a percentage of average daily net assets according to the following rates:
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Fund | | Management Fee | |
NUDV | | | 0.25 | % |
NUEM | | | 0.35 | |
NUDM | | | 0.30 | |
NULC | | | 0.20 | |
NULG | | | 0.25 | |
NULV | | | 0.25 | |
NUMG | | | 0.30 | |
NUMV | | | 0.30 | |
NUSC | | | 0.30 | |
Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other funds or accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser (“Affiliated Entity”) under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board (“cross-trade”). These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to an Affiliated Entity by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common officer and/or common trustee complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. These transactions are effected at the current market price (as provided by an independent pricing service) without incurring broker commissions.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
During the current fiscal period, the following Funds engaged in cross-trades pursuant to these procedures as follows:
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Cross-Trades | | NULG | | | NULV | | | NUMV | | | NUSC | |
Purchases | | $ | 1,220,221 | | | $ | 349,608 | | | $ | 244,269 | | | $ | 617,559 | |
Sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
As of the end of the reporting period, the percentage of Funds shares owned by TIAA are as follows:
| | | | |
| | NULC | |
TIAA owned shares | | | 26% | |
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Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
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| | Investment Adviser Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Sub-Adviser Teachers Advisors, LLC 730 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-3206 | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP 200 East Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 Adminstrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent Brown Brothers Harriman 50 Post Office Square Boston, MA 02110 | | Legal Counsel Chapman and Cutler LLP Chicago, IL 60603 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 | | | | |
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| | The tables below show the number and percentage of days during the current fiscal period that each Fund’s market price was greater than its NAV per share (i.e., at premium) and less than its NAV per share (i.e., at a discount). The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the applicable Fund’s listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). | | |
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| | | | NUDV | | NUEM | | NUDM | | |
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| | Year Ended April 30, 2022 | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | |
| | Premium/Discount Range: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Greater than 3.00% | | — | | — | | 1 | | 0.8% | | — | | — | | |
| | 1.01% to 3.00% | | — | | — | | 34 | | 27.2% | | 8 | | 6.4% | | |
| | 0.51% to 1.00% | | — | | — | | 31 | | 24.8% | | 39 | | 31.2% | | |
| | 0.26% to 0.50% | | — | | — | | 14 | | 11.2% | | 22 | | 17.6% | | |
| | 0.00% to 0.25% | | 89 | | 71.2% | | 16 | | 12.8% | | 15 | | 12.0% | | |
| | (0.01)% to (0.25)% | | 35 | | 28.0% | | 6 | | 4.8% | | 15 | | 12.0% | | |
| | (0.26)% to (0.50)% | | 1 | | 0.8% | | 11 | | 8.8% | | 6 | | 4.8% | | |
| | (0.51)% to (1.00)% | | — | | — | | 7 | | 5.6% | | 16 | | 12.8% | | |
| | (1.01)% to (3.00)% | | — | | — | | 5 | | 4.0% | | 4 | | 3.2% | | |
| | | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | |
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| | Year Ended April 30, 2022 | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | |
| | Premium/Discount Range: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 1.01% to 3.00% | | 1 | | 0.8% | | — | | — | | — | | — | | |
| | 0.00% to 0.25% | | 109 | | 87.2% | | 95 | | 76.0% | | 108 | | 86.4% | | |
| | (0.01)% to (0.25)% | | 15 | | 12.0% | | 30 | | 24.0% | | 17 | | 13.6% | | |
| | | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | |
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| | Year Ended April 30, 2022 | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | |
| | Premium/Discount Range: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.26% to 0.50% | | 1 | | 0.8% | | — | | — | | — | | — | | |
| | 0.00% to 0.25% | | 105 | | 84.0% | | 113 | | 90.4% | | 97 | | 77.6% | | |
| | (0.01)% to (0.25)% | | 19 | | 15.2% | | 12 | | 9.6% | | 28 | | 22.4% | | |
| | | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | |
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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
(Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (Net): An index designed to measure the performance of large and midcap securities across 21 of 23 developed market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI Emerging Markets Index: An index designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap equity securities across 25 emerging market countries. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the U.S. market. With over 600 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in the U.S. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Growth Index: An index designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap U.S. equity securities that exhibit overall growth style characteristics based on five variables: 1) long-term forward earnings per share (EPS) growth rate, 2) short-term forward EPS growth rate, 3) current internal growth rate, 4) long-term historical EPS growth trend and 5) long-term historical sales per share growth trend. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Mid-Cap Growth Index: An index designed to measure the performance of mid-cap U.S. equity securities that exhibit overall growth style characteristics based on five variables: 1) long-term forward earnings per share (EPS) growth rate, 2) short-term forward EPS growth rate, 3) current internal growth rate, 4) long-term historical EPS growth trend, and 5) long-term historical sales per share growth trend. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Mid-Cap Value Index: An index designed to measure the performance of mid-cap U.S. equity securities that exhibit overall value style characteristics based on three variables: 1) book value to price, 2) twelve-month forward earnings to price, and 3) dividend yield. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Small-Cap Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the small cap segment of the U.S. equity market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
MSCI USA Value Index: An index designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap U.S. equity securities that exhibit overall value style characteristics based on three variables: 1) book value to price, 2) twelve-month forward earnings to price, and 3) dividend yield. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding.
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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report (Unaudited) (continued)
TIAA ESG Emerging Markets Equity Index: A custom index that is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not include the effects of any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA High Dividend Yield Index: A custom index that is based on the MSCI USA Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to represent the performance of a set of securities with high dividend income and quality characteristics while maximizing the exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG International Developed Markets Equity Index: A custom index that is based on the MSCI EAFE Index (Net) (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not include the effects of any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Growth Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Growth Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Value Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Value Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Growth Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Mid-Cap Growth Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Mid-Cap Value Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Mid-Cap Value Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules-based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index: A custom index based on the MSCI USA Small-Cap Index (defined herein), its Base Index, and uses a rules based methodology that aims to increase the Base Index’s exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure than the Base Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program
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Discussion of the operation and effectiveness of the Funds’ liquidity risk management program
In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), each Fund covered in this Report the “Funds”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”), which is designed to manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. The Program consists of various protocols for assessing and managing each Fund’s liquidity risk. The Funds’ Board of Trustees previously designated Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser, as the Administrator of the Program. The adviser’s Liquidity Monitoring and Analysis Team (“LMAT”) carries out day-to-day Program management with oversight by the adviser’s Liquidity Oversight Sub-Committee (the LOSC”). The LOSC is composed of personnel from the adviser and Teachers Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of the adviser.
At a May 23-25, 2022 meeting of the Board, the Administrator provided the Board with a written report addressing the Program’s operation, adequacy and effectiveness of implementation for calendar year 2021 (the “Review Period”), as required under the Liquidity Rule. The report noted that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and (as applicable) respond to each Fund’s liquidity developments.
In accordance with the Program, the LMAT assesses each Fund’s liquidity risk no less frequently than annually based on various factors, such as (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of portfolio investments, (ii) cash flow projections, and (ii) holdings of cash and cash equivalents, borrowing arrangements, and other funding sources. Certain factors are considered under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions.
Each Fund portfolio investment is classified into one of four liquidity categories (including the most liquid, “Highly Liquid”, and the least liquid, “lliquid”, discussed below), The classification is based on a determination of how long it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment into cash, or sell or dispose of the investment, in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment Liquidity classification determinations take into account various market, trading, and investment-specific considerations, as well as market depth, and use third- party vendor data.
Any Fund that does not primarily hold highly liquid investments must, among other things, determine a minimum percentage of Fund assets that must be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”). During the Review Period, each Fund primarily held Highly Liquid investments and therefore was exempt from the requirement to adopt a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and to comply with the related requirements under the Liquidity Rule.
The Liquidity Rule also limits a Fund’s investments in Illiquid investments. Specifically, the Liquidity Rule prohibits a Fund from acquiring Illiquid investments if doing so would result in the Fund holding more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments, and requires certain reporting to the Fund Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission any time a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid investments exceeds 15% of net assets. During the Review Period, no Fund exceeded the 15% limit on Illiquid investments.
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Chair’s Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,
Markets have had a turbulent start to 2022. Global economic activity has been deteriorating from post-pandemic peaks, and crisis-era monetary and fiscal support programs are being phased out. Inflation has surged partially due to supply chain bottlenecks and exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and recent lockdowns across China to contain a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak.
We are now almost four months into the Eastern European conflict and are witnessing the scale of the humanitarian crisis and the economic impact caused by this event. Market uncertainty has remained elevated, as the situations in Russia/Ukraine and China have increased inflation and recession risks. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks now face an even more difficult task of slowing inflation without pulling the economy into recession. As anticipated, the Fed began the rate hiking cycle in March 2022, raising its short-term rate by 0.25% from near zero for the first time since the pandemic was declared two years ago, then made increasingly more aggressive moves of 0.50% in May and 0.75% in June 2022. Additional rate hikes of these larger magnitudes are expected this year, as inflation has lingered at a 40-year high and consumer sentiment indicators are slumping. Forecasting was made difficult given the wide range of potential outcomes with regard to the Russia-Ukraine war, the resilience of China’s economy, the reopening of supply chains, the impact of inflation on economic growth, and the Fed’s response to inflation. Accordingly, markets are struggling with pricing these risks.
In the meantime, while markets will likely continue fluctuating with the daily headlines, we encourage investors to keep a long-term perspective. To learn more about how well your portfolio is aligned to your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment goals, consider reviewing it with your financial professional.
On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, I look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.
Sincerely,

Terence J. Toth
Chair of the Board
June 22, 2022
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Important Notices
For Shareholders of
Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG)
Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF (NUGO)
Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS)
Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG)
Portfolio Manager Commentaries in Semiannual Reports
The Funds include portfolio manager commentary in their annual shareholder reports. For the Funds’ most recent annual portfolio manager discussion, please refer to the Portfolio Managers’ Comments section of each Fund’s October 31, 2021 annual shareholder report.
For current information on your Fund’s investment objectives, portfolio management team and average annual total returns please refer to the Fund’s website at www.nuveen.com.
For changes that occurred to your Fund both during and subsequent to this reporting period, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section of this report.
For average annual total returns as of the end of this reporting period, please refer to the Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section within this report.
Additional Market Disruption Risk
In late February 2022, Russia launched a large scale military attack on Ukraine. The invasion significantly amplified already existing geopolitical tensions among Russia, Ukraine, Europe, NATO and other western nations, including the U.S. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, and European Union issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. Such sanctions included, among other things, a prohibition on doing business with certain Russian companies, large financial institutions, officials and oligarchs; a commitment by certain countries and the European Union to remove selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (“SWIFT”), the electronic banking network that connects banks globally; and restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions. Additional sanctions may be imposed in the future. Such sanctions may adversely impact, among other things, the Russian economy and various sectors of the global economy, including but not limited to, the financials, energy, metals and mining, engineering and defense sectors. The sanctions and any related boycotts, tariffs, and financial restrictions imposed on Russia’s government, companies and certain individuals may cause a decline in the value and liquidity of Russian securities; weaken the value of the ruble; downgrade the country’s credit rating; freeze Russian securities and/or funds invested in prohibited assets and impair the ability to trade in Russian securities and/or other assets; and have other adverse consequences on the Russian government, economy, companies and region. Further, several large corporations and U.S. states have announced plans to divest interests or otherwise curtail business dealings with certain Russian businesses.
The ramifications of the hostilities and sanctions, however, may not be limited to Russia and Russian companies but may spill over to and negatively impact other regional and global economic markets (including Europe and the United States), companies in other countries (particularly those that have done business with Russia) and on various sectors, industries and markets for securities and commodities globally, such as oil and natural gas. Accordingly, the actions discussed above and the potential for a wider conflict could increase financial market volatility, cause severe negative effects on regional and global economic markets, industries, and companies and have a negative effect on your Fund’s investments and performance beyond any direct exposure to Russian issuers or those of adjoining geographic regions. In addition, Russia may take retaliatory actions and other countermeasures, including cyberattacks and espionage against other countries and companies around the world, which may negatively impact such countries and the companies in which your Fund invests.
The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of existing and future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, particularly with respect to Russian exposure.
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Risk Considerations
Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Dividendpaying stocks, such as those held by the Fund, are subject to market risk, concentration or sector risk, preferred security risk, and common stock risk. Smaller company stocks are subject to greater volatility. Foreign investments involve additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic instability, and lack of liquidity. These and other risk considerations are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF (NUGO)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Large companies are more mature and may grow more slowly than the overall market. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other equities and can experience sharp price declines. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. These and other risk considerations, such as active management, issuer, mid-cap, and style risks of growth investing, are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Investments in smaller companies are subject to greater volatility than those of larger companies. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. These and other risk considerations, such as derivatives and growth stock risks, are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG)
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Because the Fund’s Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investment strategy may exclude securities of certain issuers for non-financial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use an ESG investment strategy. Prices of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than certain other types of stocks and their prices usually fluctuate more dramatically than the overall stock market. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. These and other risk considerations, such as active management and growth stock risks, are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries
The Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries for each Fund are shown within this section of the report.
Fund Performance
Returns quoted for the Funds represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are sold, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.
Returns quoted for the Funds reflect management fees and other expenses such as transaction costs incurred by the Funds during the reporting period while the Indexes are unmanaged and therefore returns do not reflect any such fees and expenses. The Funds employ a representative sampling process that utilizes a sub-set of Index securities in an effort to provide exposure similar to that of the Indexes, which can lead the Funds to be overweight and underweight (and, in some cases, not invested at all in) certain securities as compared to the Indexes. This process can create tracking error relative to the Indexes.
Returns for a period of less than one year are not annualized (i.e. cumulative returns). Returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Market price returns are based on the closing market price as of the end of the reporting period. For performance current to the most recent month-end visit nuveen.com or call (800) 257-8787.
The returns quoted for the Funds do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Expense Ratios
The expense ratios shown are as of each Fund’s most recent prospectus. The expense ratios shown reflect total operating expenses (before fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any). The expense ratios include management fees and other fees and expenses, but do not reflect expected transaction costs. Refer to the Financial Highlights later in this report for each Fund’s expense ratios as of the end of the reporting period.
Holdings Summaries
The Holdings Summaries data relates to the securities held in each Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of this reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change. Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for individual security information.
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries (continued)
Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG)
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
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| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NDVG at NAV | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (3.87 | )% | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.64% | |
NDVG at Market Price | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (4.04 | )% | | | 0.58 | % | | | — | |
S&P 500® Index | | | — | | | | (9.65 | )% | | | (5.17 | )% | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the S&P 500® Index. |
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Holdings
Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
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Common Stocks | | | 98.9% | |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 1.1% | |
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Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition1
(% of net assets)
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IT Services | | | 7.6% | |
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Health Care Providers & Services | | | 6.1% | |
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Software | | | 6.1% | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 5.8% | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.7% | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 5.6% | |
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Specialty Retail | | | 4.8% | |
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Communications Equipment | | | 4.6% | |
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Chemicals | | | 4.6% | |
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Insurance | | | 4.3% | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 4.0% | |
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Biotechnology | | | 3.2% | |
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Multi-Utilities | | | 2.7% | |
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Consumer Finance | | | 2.6% | |
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Road & Rail | | | 2.6% | |
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Banks | | | 2.5% | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.4% | |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 2.4% | |
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Capital Markets | | | 2.2% | |
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Other | | | 19.1% | |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 1.1% | |
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Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
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Microsoft Corp | | | 6.1% | |
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Apple Inc | | | 5.8% | |
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UnitedHealth Group Inc | | | 3.9% | |
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Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 3.3% | |
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AbbVie Inc | | | 3.2% | |
1 | See the Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “Other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above. |
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries (continued)
Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF (NUGO)
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NUGO at NAV | | | 9/27/21 | | | | (22.20 | )% | | | (18.96 | )% | | | 0.55% | |
NUGO at Market Price | | | 9/27/21 | | | | (22.13 | )% | | | (18.88 | )% | | | — | |
Russell 1000® Growth Index | | | — | | | | (17.84 | )% | | | (13.97 | )% | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the Russell 1000® Growth Index. |
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Holdings
Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 100.0% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition1
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Software | | | 21.3% | |
| |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 10.8% | |
| |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 9.3% | |
| |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 8.8% | |
| |
IT Services | | | 7.0% | |
| |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | 5.0% | |
| |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 4.9% | |
| |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 3.8% | |
| |
Automobiles | | | 3.6% | |
| |
Specialty Retail | | | 3.0% | |
| |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.4% | |
| |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.4% | |
| |
Other | | | 17.7% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.0% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Microsoft Corp | | | 13.1% | |
| |
Apple Inc | | | 8.8% | |
| |
Alphabet Inc, Class A | | | 7.2% | |
| |
Mastercard Inc, Class A | | | 5.8% | |
| |
Amazon.com Inc | | | 5.0% | |
1 | See the Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “Other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above. |
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries (continued)
Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS)
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NSCS at NAV | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (17.57 | )% | | | (13.58 | )% | | | 0.85% | |
NSCS at Market Price | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (17.72 | )% | | | (13.71 | )% | | | — | |
Russell 2000® Index | | | — | | | | (18.38 | )% | | | (14.42 | )% | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the Russell 2000® Growth Index. |
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Holdings
Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 98.1% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition1
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Banks | | | 10.5% | |
| |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 7.8% | |
| |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 6.7% | |
| |
Software | | | 6.5% | |
| |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 5.7% | |
| |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 4.7% | |
| |
Machinery | | | 4.6% | |
| |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.5% | |
| |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 3.3% | |
| |
Professional Services | | | 3.2% | |
| |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3.2% | |
| |
Capital Markets | | | 2.6% | |
| |
Personal Products | | | 2.2% | |
| |
IT Services | | | 2.0% | |
| |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Biotechnology | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Multi-Utilities | | | 1.7% | |
| |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 1.7% | |
| |
Chemicals | | | 1.6% | |
| |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1.6% | |
| |
Gas Utilities | | | 1.6% | |
| |
Other | | | 19.6% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Northern Oil and Gas Inc. | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Wintrust Financial Corp | | | 1.9% | |
| |
PDC Energy Inc | | | 1.9% | |
| |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 1.7% | |
| |
Banner Corp | | | 1.7% | |
1 | See the Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “Other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above. |
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Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries (continued)
Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG)
Refer to the first page of this Fund Performance, Expense Ratios and Holdings Summaries section for further explanation of the information included within this section. Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for definitions of terms used within this section.
Fund Performance and Expense Ratio*
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Total Returns as of April 30, 2022 | | | | |
| | | | | Cumulative | | | Average Annual | | | | |
| | Inception Date | | | 6-Month | | | Since Inception | | | Expense Ratios | |
NWLG at NAV | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (23.33 | )% | | | (19.08 | )% | | | 0.64% | |
NWLG at Market Price | | | 8/04/21 | | | | (23.39 | )% | | | (19.18 | )% | | | — | |
Russell 1000® Growth Index | | | — | | | | (17.84 | )% | | | (13.15 | )% | | | — | |
* | For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the Russell 1000® Growth Index. |
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Holdings
Summaries as of April 30, 2022
Fund Allocation
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Common Stocks | | | 99.4% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.6% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Portfolio Composition1
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Software | | | 24.7% | |
| |
IT Services | | | 10.2% | |
| |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 7.5% | |
| |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 7.2% | |
| |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | 7.0% | |
| |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 4.8% | |
| |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 4.7% | |
| |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 4.1% | |
| |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 4.0% | |
| |
Capital Markets | | | 3.7% | |
| |
Machinery | | | 2.6% | |
| |
Other | | | 18.9% | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | 0.6% | |
| |
Net Assets | | | 100% | |
Top Five Common Stock Holdings
(% of net assets)
| | | | |
| |
Microsoft Corp | | | 12.4% | |
| |
Amazon.com Inc | | | 7.0% | |
| |
Alphabet Inc, Class C | | | 3.8% | |
| |
Alphabet Inc, Class A | | | 3.7% | |
| |
Mastercard Inc, Class A | | | 3.5% | |
1 | See the Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “Other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above. |
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Expense
Examples
As a shareholder of one or more of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of Fund shares, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other applicable Fund expenses. The Examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.
The Examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held through the period ended April 30, 2022.
The beginning of the period is November 1, 2021.
The information under “Actual Performance,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your Fund in the row entitled “Expenses Incurred During Period” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.
The information under “Hypothetical Performance” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expense you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 961.30 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 3.13 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,021.74 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 3.23 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.64%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF (NUGO)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 778.00 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 2.44 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,022.19 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 2.77 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.55%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 824.30 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 3.87 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,020.69 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 4.28 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG)
| | | | |
Actual Performance | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 766.70 | |
Expenses Incurred During Period | | $ | 2.82 | |
Hypothetical Performance (5% annualized return before expenses) | | | | |
Beginning Account Value | | $ | 1,000.00 | |
Ending Account Value | | $ | 1,021.74 | |
Expenses Incurred During the Period | | $ | 3.23 | |
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio of 0.64%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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NDVG | | Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 98.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | Banks – 2.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,349 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co | | | | | | | | | | $ | 161,017 | |
| | | | |
| | | Beverages – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 748 | | | PepsiCo Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 128,439 | |
| | | | |
| | | Biotechnology – 3.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,415 | | | AbbVie Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 207,835 | |
| | | | |
| | | Building Products – 1.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 812 | | | Trane Technologies PLC | | | | | | | | | | | 113,591 | |
| | | | |
| | | Capital Markets – 2.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,176 | | | Charles Schwab Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 144,334 | |
| | | | |
| | | Chemicals – 4.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 970 | | | International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 117,661 | |
| | | | |
| 575 | | | Linde PLC | | | | | | | | | | | 179,377 | |
| | | | Total Chemicals | | | | | | | | | | | 297,038 | |
| | | | |
| | | Communications Equipment – 4.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,592 | | | Cisco Systems Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 126,956 | |
| | | | |
| 814 | | | Motorola Solutions Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 173,944 | |
| | | | Total Communications Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 300,900 | |
| | | | |
| | | Consumer Finance – 2.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 970 | | | American Express Co | | | | | | | | | | | 169,469 | |
| | | | |
| | | Containers & Packaging – 1.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 633 | | | Packaging Corp of America | | | | | | | | | | | 102,021 | |
| | | | |
| | | Electric Utilities – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,514 | | | NextEra Energy Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 107,524 | |
| | | | |
| | | Electrical Equipment – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 897 | | | Eaton Corp PLC | | | | | | | | | | | 130,083 | |
| | | | |
| | | Equity Real Estate Investment Trust – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,846 | | | Duke Realty Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 155,818 | |
| | | | |
| | | Food & Staples Retailing – 2.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 878 | | | Walmart Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 134,325 | |
| | | | |
| | | Food Products – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,914 | | | Mondelez International Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 123,415 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,026 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | | | | | | 116,451 | |
| | | | |
| 1,895 | | | Baxter International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 134,658 | |
| | | | |
| 1,102 | | | Medtronic PLC | | | | | | | | | | | 115,005 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | 366,114 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Providers & Services – 6.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 287 | | | Anthem Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 144,054 | |
| | | | |
| 497 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 252,749 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 396,803 | |
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 630 | | | McDonald’s Corp | | | | | | | | | | $ | 156,971 | |
| | | | |
| | | Industrial Conglomerates – 2.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 692 | | | Honeywell International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 133,909 | |
| | | | |
| | | Insurance – 4.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 630 | | | Chubb Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | 130,064 | |
| | | | |
| 919 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 148,602 | |
| | | | Total Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | 278,666 | |
| | | | |
| | | IT Services – 7.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 711 | | | Accenture PLC, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 213,556 | |
| | | | |
| 1,461 | | | Fidelity National Information Services Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 144,858 | |
| | | | |
| 368 | | | Mastercard Inc, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 133,724 | |
| | | | Total IT Services | | | | | | | | | | | 492,138 | |
| | | | |
| | | Media – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 3,308 | | | Comcast Corp, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 131,526 | |
| | | | |
| | | Multi-Utilities – 2.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,726 | | | WEC Energy Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 172,686 | |
| | | | |
| | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,023 | | | Chevron Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 160,273 | |
| | | | |
| 1,179 | | | Phillips 66 | | | | | | | | | | | 102,290 | |
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | 262,563 | |
| | | | |
| | | Road & Rail – 2.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 711 | | | Union Pacific Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 166,580 | |
| | | | |
| | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 362 | | | Broadcom Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 200,689 | |
| | | | |
| 996 | | | Texas Instruments Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 169,569 | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 370,258 | |
| | | | |
| | | Software – 6.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,419 | | | Microsoft Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 393,801 | |
| | | | |
| | | Specialty Retail – 4.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 919 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 181,714 | |
| | | | |
| 2,163 | | | TJX Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 132,549 | |
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | | | | | | | | | 314,263 | |
| | | | |
| | | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 5.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,387 | | | Apple Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 376,311 | |
| | | | |
| | | Tobacco – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,263 | | | Philip Morris International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 126,300 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $6,491,724) | | | | | | | | | | | 6,414,698 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | 73,091 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,487,789 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NUGO | | Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
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Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | Aerospace & Defense – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 329,964 | | | Raytheon Technologies Corp | | | | | | | | | | $ | 31,316,883 | |
| | | | |
| | | Auto Components – 0.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 209,425 | | | Aptiv PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 22,282,820 | |
| | | | |
| | | Automobiles – 3.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 104,434 | | | Tesla Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 90,936,950 | |
| | | | |
| | | Beverages – 0.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 198,906 | | | Monster Beverage Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 17,042,266 | |
| | | | |
| | | Biotechnology – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 387,783 | | | Horizon Therapeutics Plc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 38,219,893 | |
| | | | |
| | | Building Products – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 759,846 | | | Carrier Global Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 29,079,306 | |
| | | | |
| | | Capital Markets – 1.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 409,146 | | | Charles Schwab Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 27,138,654 | |
| | | | |
| 120,232 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | | | | 9,689,497 | |
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | 36,828,151 | |
| | | | |
| | | Chemicals – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 154,304 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co | | | | | | | | | | | 42,427,428 | |
| | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 11,310 | | | Booking Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 24,998,606 | |
| | | | |
| | | Electrical Equipment – 0.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 45,982 | | | Generac Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 10,087,531 | |
| | | | |
| | | Food & Staples Retailing – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 117,602 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 62,531,336 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 57,151 | | | Align Technology Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 16,568,646 | |
| | | | |
| 99,474 | | | Dexcom Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 40,643,087 | |
| | | | |
| 218,072 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 23,067,656 | |
| | | | |
| 75,365 | | | Intuitive Surgical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 18,034,845 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | 98,314,234 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Providers & Services – 0.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 30,754 | | | Anthem Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 15,436,355 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Technology – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 70,167 | | | Veeva Systems Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 12,766,886 | |
| | | | |
| | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 287,876 | | | Caesars Entertainment Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 19,080,421 | |
| | | | |
| 8,651 | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 12,592,482 | |
| | | | |
| 827,202 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 29,307,767 | |
| | | | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | | | | | | | | 60,980,670 | |
| | | | |
| | | Interactive Media & Services – 10.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 80,351 | | | Alphabet Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 183,376,249 | |
| | | | |
| 273,555 | | | Match Group Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 21,651,878 | |
| | | | |
| 248,441 | | | Meta Platforms Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 49,804,967 | |
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| 462,221 | | | ZoomInfo Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 21,909,276 | |
| | | | Total Interactive Media & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 276,742,370 | |
| | | | |
| | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 5.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 50,973 | | | Amazon.com Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 126,700,018 | |
| | | | |
| | | IT Services – 7.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 60,821 | | | EPAM Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 16,116,957 | |
| | | | |
| 409,283 | | | Mastercard Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 148,725,256 | |
| | | | |
| 27,444 | | | Twilio Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 3,068,788 | |
| | | | |
| 53,466 | | | Visa Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 11,395,209 | |
| | | | Total IT Services | | | | | | | | | | | 179,306,210 | |
| | | | |
| | | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 867,573 | | | Avantor Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 27,658,227 | |
| | | | |
| | | Machinery – 0.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 46,029 | | | Deere & Co | | | | | | | | | | | 17,378,249 | |
| | | | |
| | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 363,167 | | | EOG Resources Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 42,403,379 | |
| | | | |
| | | Personal Products – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 74,147 | | | Estee Lauder Cos Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 19,579,257 | |
| | | | |
| | | Pharmaceuticals – 4.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 629,880 | | | AstraZeneca PLC, ADR | | | | | | | | | | | 41,824,032 | |
| | | | |
| 145,751 | | | Eli Lilly & Co | | | | | | | | | | | 42,578,239 | |
| | | | |
| 235,803 | | | Zoetis Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 41,796,082 | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | | | | | 126,198,353 | |
| | | | |
| | | Road & Rail – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 142,253 | | | Union Pacific Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 33,328,455 | |
| | | | |
| | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 9.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 154,879 | | | Advanced Micro Devices Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 13,245,252 | |
| | | | |
| 81,012 | | | Broadcom Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 44,912,243 | |
| | | | |
| 96,508 | | | Lam Research Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 44,949,566 | |
| | | | |
| 190,082 | | | Micron Technology Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 12,961,692 | |
| | | | |
| 81,724 | | | Monolithic Power Systems Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 32,055,422 | |
| | | | |
| 475,724 | | | NVIDIA Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 88,232,530 | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 236,356,705 | |
| | | | |
| | | Software – 21.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 28,084 | | | Atlassian Corp PLC, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 6,314,126 | |
| | | | |
| 57,651 | | | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 11,458,713 | |
| | | | |
| 40,623 | | | Intuit Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 17,010,881 | |
| | | | |
| 1,204,301 | | | Microsoft Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 334,217,613 | |
| | | | |
| 68,771 | | | Palo Alto Networks Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 38,599,787 | |
| | | | |
| 285,982 | | | Salesforce Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 50,315,673 | |
| | | | |
| 83,850 | | | ServiceNow Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 40,088,685 | |
| | | | |
| 85,364 | | | Synopsys Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 24,481,542 | |
| | | | |
| 104,382 | | | Zscaler Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 21,162,407 | |
| | | | Total Software | | | | | | | | | | | 543,649,427 | |
| | | | |
| | | Specialty Retail – 3.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 161,646 | | | Burlington Stores Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 32,904,660 | |
| | | | |
| 223,842 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 44,260,278 | |
| | | | Total Specialty Retail | | | | | | | | | | | 77,164,938 | |
| | | | |
| | | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 8.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,423,722 | | | Apple Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 224,449,773 | |
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| Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
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| | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 216,366 | | | NIKE Inc, Class B | | | | | | | | | | $ | 26,980,840 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $3,098,874,334) | | | | | | | | | | | 2,551,145,516 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | 620,705 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,551,766,221 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NSCS | | Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
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| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 98.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS – 98.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | Aerospace & Defense – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 3,064 | | | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 46,481 | |
| | | | |
| | | Air Freight & Logistics – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,248 | | | Hub Group Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 83,816 | |
| | | | |
| | | Airlines – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,514 | | | Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 69,160 | |
| | | | |
| | | Auto Components – 0.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 3,273 | | | Dana Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 48,473 | |
| | | | |
| | | Banks – 10.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,344 | | | Ameris Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | 56,045 | |
| | | | |
| 1,818 | | | Banner Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 97,627 | |
| | | | |
| 3,128 | | | Home BancShares Inc/AR | | | | | | | | | | | 67,627 | |
| | | | |
| 1,918 | | | PacWest Bancorp | | | | | | | | | | | 63,083 | |
| | | | |
| 873 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 67,701 | |
| | | | |
| 1,031 | | | Preferred Bank/Los Angeles CA | | | | | | | | | | | 69,201 | |
| | | | |
| 1,902 | | | Veritex Holdings Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 62,481 | |
| | | | |
| 1,195 | | | Wintrust Financial Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 104,347 | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | | | | | | | | | 588,112 | |
| | | | |
| | | Beverages – 1.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 847 | | | MGP Ingredients Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 77,356 | |
| | | | |
| | | Biotechnology – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 537 | | | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 22,076 | |
| | | | |
| 758 | | | ChemoCentryx Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 13,992 | |
| | | | |
| 714 | | | Fate Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 20,392 | |
| | | | |
| 812 | | | Halozyme Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 32,399 | |
| | | | |
| 331 | | | Intellia Therapeutics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 16,229 | |
| | | | Total Biotechnology | | | | | | | | | | | 105,088 | |
| | | | |
| | | Capital Markets – 2.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 585 | | | Evercore Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 61,864 | |
| | | | |
| 714 | | | Piper Sandler Cos | | | | | | | | | | | 82,095 | |
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | 143,959 | |
| | | | |
| | | Chemicals – 1.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,883 | | | Avient Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 92,719 | |
| | | | |
| | | Construction & Engineering – 1.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 913 | | | Comfort Systems USA Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 77,075 | |
| | | | |
| | | Consumer Discretionary – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,778 | | | Six Flags Entertainment Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 68,044 | |
| | | | |
| | | Consumer Finance – 0.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 976 | | | Regional Management Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 42,017 | |
| | | | |
| | | Electrical Equipment – 1.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,951 | | | Bloom Energy Corp, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 36,210 | |
| | | | |
| 437 | | | Regal Rexnord Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 55,604 | |
| | | | Total Electrical Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 91,814 | |
| | | | |
| | | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 5,844 | | | TTM Technologies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 81,524 | |
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| | | Energy Equipment & Services – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 5,163 | | | Patterson-UTI Energy Inc | | | | | | | | | | $ | 84,880 | |
| | | | |
| | | Equity Real Estate Investment Trust – 5.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 4,636 | | | Brandywine Realty Trust | | | | | | | | | | | 54,102 | |
| | | | |
| 466 | | | EastGroup Properties Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 87,375 | |
| | | | |
| 2,651 | | | Industrial Logistics Properties Trust | | | | | | | | | | | 42,840 | |
| | | | |
| 2,063 | | | STAG Industrial Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 76,991 | |
| | | | |
| 5,777 | | | Summit Hotel Properties Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 57,019 | |
| | | | Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trust | | | | | | | | | | | 318,327 | |
| | | | |
| | | Gas Utilities – 1.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,246 | | | Spire Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 90,646 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,202 | | | AtriCure Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 62,420 | |
| | | | |
| 1,307 | | | Axonics Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 67,729 | |
| | | | |
| 1,712 | | | BioLife Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 21,691 | |
| | | | |
| 754 | | | Establishment Labs Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 53,353 | |
| | | | |
| 584 | | | Tandem Diabetes Care Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 56,344 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | 261,537 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Providers & Services – 7.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,104 | | | Acadia Healthcare Co Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 74,939 | |
| | | | |
| 1,235 | | | HealthEquity Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 76,965 | |
| | | | |
| 2,766 | | | Option Care Health Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 82,648 | |
| | | | |
| 2,747 | | | Select Medical Holdings Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 62,110 | |
| | | | |
| 1,443 | | | Surgery Partners Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 73,824 | |
| | | | |
| 898 | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 65,114 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Providers & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 435,600 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Technology – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 627 | | | Omnicell Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 68,450 | |
| | | | |
| | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 3,686 | | | Everi Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 63,989 | |
| | | | |
| 5,325 | | | Noodles & Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 29,660 | |
| | | | |
| 1,053 | | | Texas Roadhouse Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 86,694 | |
| | | | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | | | | | | | | 180,343 | |
| | | | |
| | | Interactive Media & Services – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Eventbrite Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 13,225 | |
| | | | |
| 651 | | | Ziff Davis Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 57,522 | |
| | | | Total Interactive Media & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 70,747 | |
| | | | |
| | | IT Services – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,651 | | | BigCommerce Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 47,374 | |
| | | | |
| 4,509 | | | Verra Mobility Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 63,261 | |
| | | | Total IT Services | | | | | | | | | | | 110,635 | |
| | | | |
| | | Leisure Products – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 3,437 | | | Callaway Golf Co, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 75,408 | |
| | | | |
| | | Machinery – 4.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 622 | | | EnPro Industries Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 57,977 | |
| | | | |
| 1,058 | | | ESCO Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 66,072 | |
| | | | |
| 2,616 | | | Shyft Group Inc/The | | | | | | | | | | | 66,630 | |
| | | | |
| 1,675 | | | SPX Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 70,182 | |
| | | | Total Machinery | | | | | | | | | | | 260,861 | |
| | | | |
| | | Media – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 5,566 | | | Magnite Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 53,712 | |
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| | | Metals & Mining – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 630 | | | Alcoa Corp | | | | | | | | | | $ | 42,714 | |
| | | | |
| | | Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 4,750 | | | Ladder Capital Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 54,102 | |
| | | | |
| | | Multi-Utilities – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,320 | | | Black Hills Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 96,677 | |
| | | | |
| | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Matador Resources Co | | | | | | | | | | | 97,640 | |
| | | | |
| 4,308 | | | Northern Oil and Gas Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 107,614 | |
| | | | |
| 1,495 | | | PDC Energy Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 104,261 | |
| | | | |
| 2,848 | | | Peabody Energy Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 64,479 | |
| | | | Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | 373,994 | |
| | | | |
| | | Personal Products – 2.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,482 | | | BellRing Brands Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 53,189 | |
| | | | |
| 2,813 | | | elf Beauty Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 68,441 | |
| | | | Total Personal Products | | | | | | | | | | | 121,630 | |
| | | | |
| | | Pharmaceuticals – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 392 | | | Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 19,839 | |
| | | | |
| 1,188 | | | Pacira BioSciences Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 88,589 | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals | | | | | | | | | | | 108,428 | |
| | | | |
| | | Professional Services – 3.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 822 | | | ASGN Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 93,256 | |
| | | | |
| 902 | | | ICF International Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 89,127 | |
| | | | Total Professional Services | | | | | | | | | | | 182,383 | |
| | | | |
| | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,354 | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 65,046 | |
| | | | |
| 1,237 | | | MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 63,025 | |
| | | | |
| 528 | | | Silicon Laboratories Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 71,233 | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 199,304 | |
| | | | |
| | | Software – 6.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,186 | | | CommVault Systems Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 72,346 | |
| | | | |
| 429 | | | CyberArk Software Ltd, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 67,413 | |
| | | | |
| 2,018 | | | Jamf Holding Corp, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 62,154 | |
| | | | |
| 1,672 | | | Tenable Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 92,345 | |
| | | | |
| 750 | | | Workiva Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 72,383 | |
| | | | Total Software | | | | | | | | | | | 366,641 | |
| | | | |
| | | Specialty Retail – 0.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,162 | | | Urban Outfitters Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 51,456 | |
| | | | |
| | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 2,266 | | | Steven Madden Ltd | | | | | | | | | | | 93,042 | |
| | | | |
| | | Trading Companies & Distributors – 3.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 930 | | | Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 97,361 | |
| | | | |
| 7,419 | | | MRC Global Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 88,954 | |
| | | | Total Trading Companies & Distributors | | | | | | | | | | | 186,315 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $6,119,092) | | | | | | | | | | | 5,503,470 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | 107,146 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,610,616 | |
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NSCS | | Nuveen Small-Cap Select ETF (continued) |
| Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NWLG | | Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | | LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS – 99.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | Auto Components – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 639 | | | Aptiv PLC, (2) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 67,990 | |
| | | | |
| | | Capital Markets – 3.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 205 | | | Moody’s Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 64,879 | |
| | | | |
| 693 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | | | | 55,849 | |
| | | | |
| 157 | | | MSCI Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 66,136 | |
| | | | Total Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | 186,864 | |
| | | | |
| | | Chemicals – 2.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 368 | | | Linde PLC | | | | | | | | | | | 114,801 | |
| | | | |
| | | Containers & Packaging – 1.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,026 | | | Ball Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 83,270 | |
| | | | |
| | | Diversified Consumer Services – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 685 | | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 78,254 | |
| | | | |
| | | Food & Staples Retailing – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 96 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 51,045 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 338 | | | ABIOMED Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 96,864 | |
| | | | |
| 137 | | | IDEXX Laboratories Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 58,976 | |
| | | | |
| 349 | | | Intuitive Surgical Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 83,515 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | 239,355 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Providers & Services – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 146 | | | UnitedHealth Group Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 74,248 | |
| | | | |
| | | Health Care Technology – 1.9% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,270 | | | Doximity Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 50,635 | |
| | | | |
| 248 | | | Veeva Systems Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 45,124 | |
| | | | Total Health Care Technology | | | | | | | | | | | 95,759 | |
| | | | |
| | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 73 | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 106,259 | |
| | | | |
| 640 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 99,386 | |
| | | | Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | | | | | | | | 205,645 | |
| | | | |
| | | Interactive Media & Services – 7.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 83 | | | Alphabet Inc, Class C, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 190,844 | |
| | | | |
| 82 | | | Alphabet Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 187,140 | |
| | | | Total Interactive Media & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 377,984 | |
| | | | |
| | | Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 7.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 142 | | | Amazon.com Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 352,959 | |
| | | | |
| | | IT Services – 10.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 344 | | | Accenture PLC, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 103,324 | |
| | | | |
| 274 | | | Gartner Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 79,611 | |
| | | | |
| 493 | | | Mastercard Inc., Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 179,146 | |
| | | | |
| 721 | | | Visa Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 153,667 | |
| | | | Total IT Services | | | | | | | | | | | 515,748 | |
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NWLG | | Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (continued) |
| Portfolio of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description (1) | | | | | | | | Value | |
| | | | |
| | | Life Sciences Tools & Services – 4.8% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 947 | | | Agilent Technologies Inc | | | | | | | | | | $ | 112,949 | |
| | | | |
| 185 | | | Bio-Techne Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 70,242 | |
| | | | |
| 284 | | | IQVIA Holdings Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 61,909 | |
| | | | Total Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | | | | | | | | | 245,100 | |
| | | | |
| | | Machinery – 2.6% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 225 | | | Deere & Co | | | | | | | | | | | 84,949 | |
| | | | |
| 7,077 | | | Proterra Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 43,948 | |
| | | | Total Machinery | | | | | | | | | | | 128,897 | |
| | | | |
| | | Multiline Retail – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 479 | | | Dollar Tree Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 77,814 | |
| | | | |
| | | Personal Products – 1.5% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 280 | | | Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The, Class A | | | | | | | | | | | 73,937 | |
| | | | |
| | | Pharmaceuticals – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 691 | | | Zoetis Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 122,480 | |
| | | | |
| | | Real Estate Management & Development – 0.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 204 | | | Compass Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,108 | |
| | | | |
| | | Road & Rail – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 1,560 | | | CSX Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 53,570 | |
| | | | |
| | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.2% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 688 | | | Analog Devices Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 106,214 | |
| | | | |
| 248 | | | ASML Holding NV | | | | | | | | | | | 139,815 | |
| | | | |
| 639 | | | NVIDIA Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 118,515 | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | 364,544 | |
| | | | |
| | | Software – 24.7% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 121 | | | Adobe Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 47,910 | |
| | | | |
| 286 | | | Atlassian Corp PLC, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 64,301 | |
| | | | |
| 324 | | | Intuit Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 135,675 | |
| | | | |
| 2,251 | | | Microsoft Corp | | | | | | | | | | | 624,697 | |
| | | | |
| 113 | | | Palo Alto Networks Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 63,425 | |
| | | | |
| 808 | | | Salesforce Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 142,160 | |
| | | | |
| 187 | | | ServiceNow Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 89,405 | |
| | | | |
| 400 | | | Workday Inc, Class A, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 82,680 | |
| | | | Total Software | | | | | | | | | | | 1,250,253 | |
| | | | |
| | | Specialty Retail – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 328 | | | Lowe’s Cos Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 64,855 | |
| | | | |
| | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 4.0% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| 292 | | | Lululemon Athletica Inc, (2) | | | | | | | | | | | 103,552 | |
| | | | |
| 777 | | | NIKE Inc | | | | | | | | | | | 96,892 | |
| | | | Total Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | | | | | | | | | 200,444 | |
| | | | Total Long-Term Investments (cost $5,880,358) | | | | | | | | | | | 5,026,924 | |
| | | | Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | 30,867 | |
| | | | Net Assets – 100% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,057,791 | |
For Fund portfolio compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications into sectors for reporting ease.
(1) | All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. |
(2) | Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Long-term investments, at value (cost $6,491,724, $3,098,874,334, $6,119,092 and $5,880,358, respectively) | | $ | 6,414,698 | | | $ | 2,551,145,516 | | | $ | 5,503,470 | | | $ | 5,026,924 | |
| | | | |
Cash | | | 70,464 | | | | 727,962 | | | | 107,990 | | | | 32,036 | |
| | | | |
Receivable for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dividends | | | 6,157 | | | | 809,606 | | | | 1,729 | | | | 1,787 | |
| | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 404,517 | | | | 24,348 | | | | — | |
| | | | |
Reclaims | | | 172 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 83 | |
| | | | |
Other Assets | | | — | | | | 3,571 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 6,491,491 | | | | 2,553,091,172 | | | | 5,637,537 | | | | 5,060,830 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Payable for investments purchased- regular settlement | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,574 | | | | — | |
| | | | |
Accrued expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Management fees | | | 3,646 | | | | 1,297,876 | | | | 4,296 | | | | 2,995 | |
| | | | |
Professional fees | | | 35 | | | | 16,180 | | | | 34 | | | | 30 | |
| | | | |
Trustees fees | | | 21 | | | | 7,324 | | | | 17 | | | | 14 | |
| | | | |
Other | | | — | | | | 3,571 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 3,702 | | | | 1,324,951 | | | | 26,921 | | | | 3,039 | |
| | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,487,789 | | | $ | 2,551,766,221 | | | $ | 5,610,616 | | | $ | 5,057,791 | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 260,000 | | | | 125,950,000 | | | | 260,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value (“NAV”) per share | | $ | 24.95 | | | $ | 20.26 | | | $ | 21.58 | | | $ | 20.23 | |
| | | | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Capital paid-in | | $ | 6,545,206 | | | $ | 3,266,145,982 | | | $ | 6,562,949 | | | $ | 6,260,548 | |
| | | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (57,417 | ) | | | (714,379,761 | ) | | | (952,333 | ) | | | (1,202,757 | ) |
| | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,487,789 | | | $ | 2,551,766,221 | | | $ | 5,610,616 | | | $ | 5,057,791 | |
| | | | |
Authorized shares | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
Par value per share | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | $ | 58,366 | | | $ | 7,363,926 | | | $ | 35,884 | | | $ | 13,791 | |
| | | | |
Foreign tax withheld on dividend income | | | — | | | | (9,521 | ) | | | — | | | | (50 | ) |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 58,366 | | | | 7,354,405 | | | | 35,884 | | | | 13,741 | |
| | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Management fees | | | 20,365 | | | | 8,109,474 | | | | 26,748 | | | | 18,376 | |
| | | | |
Professional fees | | | 41 | | | | 21,919 | | | | 38 | | | | 34 | |
| | | | |
Trustees fees | | | 51 | | | | 43,526 | | | | 50 | | | | 76 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 20,457 | | | | 8,174,919 | | | | 26,836 | | | | 18,486 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 37,909 | | | | (820,514 | ) | | | 9,048 | | | | (4,745 | ) |
| | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investments | | | 201 | | | | (173,306,808 | ) | | | (303,795 | ) | | | (313,225 | ) |
| | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | | 7,842,622 | | | | 15,800 | | | | 13,173 | |
| | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (304,185 | ) | | | (593,923,580 | ) | | | (934,554 | ) | | | (1,191,853 | ) |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (303,984 | ) | | | (759,387,766 | ) | | | (1,222,549 | ) | | | (1,491,905 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | $ | (266,075 | ) | | $ | (760,208,280 | ) | | $ | (1,213,501 | ) | | $ | (1,496,650 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NDVG | | | | | | NUGO | | | | | | NSCS | | | | | | NWLG | |
| | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 9/27/21 commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | | | | Unaudited Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 37,909 | | | $ | 20,555 | | | | | | | $ | (820,514 | ) | | $ | 137,560 | | | | | | | $ | 9,048 | | | $ | 3,041 | | | | | | | $ | (4,745 | ) | | $ | (3,272 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 201 | | | | 1,541 | | | | | | | | (173,306,808 | ) | | | (352,399 | ) | | | | | | | (303,795 | ) | | | (53,057 | ) | | | | | | | (313,225 | ) | | | (41,254 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | | 16,348 | | | | | | | | 7,842,622 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 15,800 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 13,173 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (304,185 | ) | | | 227,159 | | | | | | | | (593,923,580 | ) | | | 46,194,762 | | | | | | | | (934,554 | ) | | | 318,932 | | | | | | | | (1,191,853 | ) | | | 338,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (266,075 | ) | | | 265,603 | | | | | | | | (760,208,280 | ) | | | 45,979,923 | | | | | | | | (1,213,501 | ) | | | 268,916 | | | | | | | | (1,496,650 | ) | | | 293,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | | (43,214 | ) | | | (13,731 | ) | | | | | | | (151,404 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,748 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (43,214 | ) | | | (13,731 | ) | | | | | | | (151,404 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,748 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Share Transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 787,812 | | | | 6,016,441 | | | | | | | | 1,756,572,056 | | | | 1,641,443,516 | | | | | | | | 770,636 | | | | 6,021,184 | | | | | | | | 735,687 | | | | 5,775,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | — | | | | (259,047 | ) | | | | | | | (131,869,590 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (228,871 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (250,675 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | 787,812 | | | | 5,757,394 | | | | | | | | 1,624,702,466 | | | | 1,641,443,516 | | | | | | | | 541,765 | | | | 6,021,184 | | | | | | | | 485,012 | | | | 5,775,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 478,523 | | | | 6,009,266 | | | | | | | | 864,342,782 | | | | 1,687,423,439 | | | | | | | | (679,484 | ) | | | 6,290,100 | | | | | | | | (1,011,638 | ) | | | 6,069,429 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at the beginning of period | | | 6,009,266 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 1,687,423,439 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 6,290,100 | | | | — | | | | | | | | 6,069,429 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at the end of period | | $ | 6,487,789 | | | $ | 6,009,266 | | | | | | | $ | 2,551,766,221 | | | $ | 1,687,423,439 | | | | | | | $ | 5,610,616 | | | $ | 6,290,100 | | | | | | | $ | 5,057,791 | | | $ | 6,069,429 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | Investment Operations | | | | | | Less Distributions | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Year Ended October 31, | | Beginning NAV | | | Net Investment Income (Loss)(a) | | | Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | Total | | | | | | From Net Investment Income | | | From Accumulated Net Realized Gains | | | Total | | | Ending NAV | | | Ending Market Price | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NDVG | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | $ | 26.13 | | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | (1.16 | ) | | $ | (1.00 | ) | | | | | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | 24.95 | | | $ | 24.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2021(e) | | | 25.00 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.19 | | | | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 26.13 | | | | 26.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NUGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
2022(d) | | | 26.04 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (5.77 | ) | | | (5.78 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20.26 | | | | 20.28 | |
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2021(f) | | | 25.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.04 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26.04 | | | | 26.05 | |
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NSCS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | | 26.21 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (4.60 | ) | | | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 21.58 | | | | 21.55 | |
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2021(e) | | | 25.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.21 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26.21 | | | | 26.22 | |
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NWLG | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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2022(d) | | | 26.39 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (6.14 | ) | | | (6.16 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20.23 | | | | 20.21 | |
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2021(e) | | | 25.00 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.39 | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26.39 | | | | 26.37 | |
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| | | | | | Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
| | | Total Returns | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets | | | | |
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| | | Based on NAV(b) | | | Based on Market Price(b) | | | | | | Ending Net Assets (000) | | | | | | Expenses | | | Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | Portfolio Turnover Rate(c) | |
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| | | | | (3.87 | )% | | | (4.04 | )% | | | | | | $ | 6,488 | | | | | | | | 0.64 | %* | | | 1.19 | %* | | | 9 | % |
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| | | | | 4.76 | | | | 4.82 | | | | | | | | 6,009 | | | | | | | | 0.64 | * | | | 1.52 | * | | | 7 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | (22.20 | ) | | | (22.13 | ) | | | | | | | 2,551,766 | | | | | | | | 0.55 | * | | | (0.06 | )* | | | 20 | |
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| | | | | 4.18 | | | | 4.18 | | | | | | | | 1,687,423 | | | | | | | | 0.55 | * | | | 0.39 | * | | | 2 | |
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| | | | | (17.57 | ) | | | (17.72 | ) | | | | | | | 5,611 | | | | | | | | 0.85 | * | | | 0.29 | * | | | 31 | |
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| | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.87 | | | | | | | | 6,290 | | | | | | | | 0.85 | * | | | 0.23 | * | | | 11 | |
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| | | | | (23.33 | ) | | | (23.39 | ) | | | | | | | 5,058 | | | | | | | | 0.64 | * | | | (0.17 | )* | | | 31 | |
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| | | | | 5.56 | | | | 5.50 | | | | | | | | 6,069 | | | | | | | | 0.64 | * | | | (0.24 | )* | | | 15 | |
(a) | Per share Net Investment Income (Loss) is calculated using the average daily shares method. | |
(b) | Total Return Based on NAV reflects the change in NAV over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at NAV on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total Return Based on Market Price reflects the change in the market price per share over the period, including the assumed reinvestment of distributions, if any, at the ending market price per share on each ex-dividend payment date during the period. Total returns are not annualized. | |
(c) | Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives) divided by the average long-term market value during the period. Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes securities received or delivered as a result of processing in-kind creations or redemptions of Fund shares (as disclosed in Note 5 - Fund Shares). | |
(d) | Unaudited. For the six months ended April 30, 2022. | |
(e) | For the period August 4, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021. | |
(f) | For the period September 27, 2021 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2021. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. General Information
Trust and Fund Information
The Nushares ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is comprised of Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (NDVG), Nuveen Growth Opportunities ETF (NUGO), Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS) and Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), as diversified funds (non-diversified for NUGO and NWLG), among others. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 20, 2015. Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca (the “Exchange”).
Current Fiscal Period
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is April 30, 2022 and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended April 30, 2022 (the “current fiscal period”).
Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser
The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC (“Nuveen”). Nuveen is the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). The Adviser has overall responsibility for management of the Funds, oversees the management of the Funds’ portfolios, manages the Funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services. The Adviser has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Nuveen Asset Management (“NAM”), a subsidiary of the Adviser and Winslow Capital Management, LLC (“Winslow Capital”), (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”). NAM is responsible for managing the investment portfolio of NDVG, NUGO and NSCS. Winslow Capital is responsible for managing the investment portfolio of NWLG.
Other Matters
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and subsequent global pandemic began significantly impacting the U.S. and global financial mar- kets and economies during the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2020. The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in the global economy. The duration and extent of COVID-19 over the long term cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Funds’ normal course of business, results of operations, investments, and cash flows will de- pend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Management continues to monitor and evaluate this situation.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require the use of estimates made by management and the evaluation of subsequent events. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Ac- counting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The net asset value (“NAV”) for financial reporting purposes may differ from the NAV for processing security and creation unit transactions. The NAV for financial reporting purposes includes security and creation unit transactions through the date of the report. Total return is computed based on the NAV used for processing security and creation unit transactions. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds.
Compensation
The Trust pays no compensation directly to those of its trustees or to its officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.
Distributions to Shareholders
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their du- ties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Investments and Investment Income
Securities transactions are accounted for as of the end of trade date for financial reporting purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Foreign dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as possible after the Funds determine the existence of a dividend decla- ration. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded at fair value. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Securities lending income is comprised of fees earned from borrowers and income earned on cash collateral investments.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Rule Issuances
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The main objective of the new guidance is to provide relief to companies that will be impacted by the expected change in benchmark interest rates, when participating banks will no longer be required to submit London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quotes by the UK Fi- nancial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new guidance allows companies to, provided the only change to existing contracts are a change to an approved benchmark interest rate, account for modifications as a continuance of the existing contract without additional analysis. For new and existing contracts, the Funds may elect to apply the amendments as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management has not yet elected to apply the amendments, is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has currently deter- mined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a significant impact on the Funds’ financial statements and various filings.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Adopts New Rules to Modernize Fund Valuation Framework
In December 2020, the SEC voted to adopt a new rule governing fund valuation practices. New Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for pur- poses of Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires a fund to fair value a security when market quotation are not readily available. The SEC also adopted new Rule 31a-4 under the 1940 Act, which sets forth the recordkeeping requirements associated with fair value determinations. Finally, the SEC is rescinding previously issued guidance on related issues, including the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. Rule 2a-5 and Rule 31a-4 became effective on March 8, 2021, with a compliance date of September 8, 2022. A fund may vol- untarily comply with the rules after the effective date, and in advance of the compliance date, under certain conditions. Management is currently as- sessing the impact of these provisions on the Funds’ financial statements.
3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
The Funds’ investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value utilizing valuation methods approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the princi- pal or most advantageous market for the investment. U.S. GAAP establishes the three-tier hierarchy which is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
Level 2 – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit spreads, etc.). |
Level 3 – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of in- vestments). |
A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major classifications of assets and liabilities measured at fair value follows:
Equity securities and exchange-traded funds listed or traded on a national market or exchange are valued based on their sale price at the official close of business of such market or exchange on the valuation date. Foreign equity securities and registered investment companies that trade on a foreign exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange where traded and converted to U.S. dollars at the prevail- ing rates of exchange on the date of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and that valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally classified as Level 1. If there is no official close of business, then the latest available sale price is utilized. If no sales are reported, then the mean of the latest available bid and ask prices is utilized and these securities are generally classified as Level 2.
Prices of certain American Depositary Receipts (“ADR”) held by the Funds that trade in the United States are valued based on the last traded price, offi- cial closing price, or an evaluated price provided by the independent pricing service (“pricing service”) and are generally classified as Level 1 or 2.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
Any portfolio security or derivative for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be consid- ered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be classified as Level 3.
The following table summarizes the market value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period, based on the inputs used to value them:
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NDVG | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 6,414,698 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,414,698 | |
| | | | |
NUGO | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 2,551,145,516 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,551,145,516 | |
| | | | |
NSCS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 5,503,470 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,503,470 | |
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NWLG | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments*: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 5,026,924 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,026,924 | |
* | Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications. |
4. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives
Portfolio Securities
Securities Lending
Each Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets to broker-dealers, banks, and other institutions in order to generate additional income. When loaning securities, the Fund retains the benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of divi- dends or interest generated by the security. The loans are continuous, can be recalled at any time, and have no set maturity. State Street Bank and Trust Company, serves as the securities lending agent (the “Agent”).
When a Fund loans its portfolio securities, it will receive, at the inception of each loan, cash collateral equal to an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. The actual percentage of the cash collateral will vary depending upon the asset type of the loaned securities. Collateral for the loaned securities is invested in a government money market vehicle maintained by the Agent, which is subject to the requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The value of the loaned securities and the liability to return the cash collateral received are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. If the market value of the loaned securities increases, the borrower must furnish additional collateral to the Fund, which is also recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities out on loan are subject to termination at any time at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower is required to return to the Fund securities identical to the securities loaned. During the term of the loan, the Fund bears the market risk with respect to the investment of collateral and the risk that the Agent may default on its contractual obligations to the Fund. The Agent bears the risk that the borrower may default on its obligation to return the loaned securities as the Agent is contractually obligated to indemnify the Fund if at the time of a default by a borrower some or all of the loan securities have not been returned.
Securities lending income recognized by a Fund consists of earnings on invested collateral and lending fees, net of any rebates to the borrower and compensation to the Agent. Such income is recognized on the Statements of Operations.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds did not have any securities out on loan.
Investment Transactions
Long-term purchases and sales (excluding in-kind transactions) during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
Purchases | | $ | 566,106 | | | $ | 582,552,427 | | | $ | 1,927,282 | | | $ | 1,807,670 | |
Sales | | | 571,251 | | | | 573,011,170 | | | | 1,980,393 | | | | 1,790,406 | |
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In-kind transactions during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
In-kind purchases | | $ | 786,826 | | | $ | 1,749,976,301 | | | $ | 769,159 | | | $ | 724,274 | |
In-kind sales | | | — | | | | 131,258,298 | | | | 259,477 | | | | 247,016 | |
The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods; interest income is not accrued until settlement date. Any securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have earmarked securities in their portfolios with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed delivery purchase commitments. If a Fund has outstanding when-issued/delayed-delivery purchases commitments as of the end of the reporting pe- riod, such amounts are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Investments in Derivatives
Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value rec- ognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
Although each Fund is authorized to invest in derivative instruments, and may do so in the future, they did not make any such investments during the current fiscal period.
Market and Counterparty Credit Risk
In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial re- sources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre- determined threshold amount.
5. Fund Shares
Each Fund issues and redeems its shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in aggregations of a specified number of shares or multiples thereof (“Cre- ation Units”). Only certain institutional investors (referred to as “Authorized Participants”) who have entered into agreements with Nuveen Securities, LLC, the Funds’ distributor, may purchase and redeem Creation Units. Once created, shares of the Funds trade on the Exchange at market prices and are only available to individual investors through their brokers.
Creation Units are purchased and redeemed in-kind for a designated portfolio of securities included in each Fund’s respective Index and/or a specified amount of cash. Authorized Participants are charged fixed transaction fees in connection with purchasing and redeeming Creation Units. Authorized Participants transacting in Creation Units for cash may also pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant Fund for certain transaction costs (i.e., taxes on currency or other financial transactions, and brokerage costs) and market impact expenses it incurs in purchasing or selling portfolio securities. Such variable charges, if any, are included in “Proceeds from shares sold” on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (continued)
Transactions in Fund shares during the current and prior fiscal period were as follows:
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| | NDVG | | | NUGO | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 9/27/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 30,000 | | | $ | 787,812 | | | | 240,000 | | | $ | 6,016,441 | | | | 66,730,000 | | | | 1,756,572,056 | | | | 64,790,000 | | | $ | 1,641,443,516 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (259,047 | ) | | | (5,570,000 | ) | | | (131,869,590 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 30,000 | | | $ | 787,812 | | | | 230,000 | | | $ | 5,757,394 | | | | 61,160,000 | | | $ | 1,624,702,466 | | | | 64,790,000 | | | $ | 1,641,443,516 | |
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| | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
| | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | | | Six Months Ended 4/30/22 | | | For the Period 8/04/21 (commencement of operations) through 10/31/21 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 30,000 | | | $ | 770,636 | | | | 240,000 | | | $ | 6,021,184 | | | | 30,000 | | | $ | 735,687 | | | | 230,000 | | | $ | 5,775,536 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (228,871 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (250,675 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 541,765 | | | | 240,000 | | | $ | 6,021,184 | | | | 20,000 | | | $ | 485,012 | | | | 230,000 | | | $ | 5,775,536 | |
6. Income Tax Information
Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Each Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state and local jurisdictions. A Fund’s federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three fiscal years after being filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional period of time depending on the jurisdiction. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions taken for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.
As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of all investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
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Fund | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
NDVG | | $ | 6,491,724 | | | $ | 329,525 | | | $ | (406,551 | ) | | $ | (77,026 | ) |
NUGO | | | 3,098,889,636 | | | | 32,153,651 | | | | (579,897,771 | ) | | | (547,744,120 | ) |
NSCS | | | 6,119,092 | | | | 287,476 | | | | (903,098 | ) | | | (615,622 | ) |
NWLG | | | 5,881,566 | | | | 39,857 | | | | (894,499 | ) | | | (854,642 | ) |
For purposes of this disclosure, tax cost generally includes the cost of portfolio investments as well as up-front fees or premiums exchanged on derivatives and any amounts unrealized for income statement reporting but realized income and/or capital gains for tax reporting, if applicable.
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As of prior fiscal period end, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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Fund | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | Other Book-to-Tax Differences | | | Total | |
NDVG | | $ | 8,001 | | | $ | 357 | | | $ | 227,159 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 235,517 | |
NUGO | | | 137,560 | | | | — | | | | 46,179,460 | | | | (337,097 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 45,979,923 | |
NSCS | | | 2,132 | | | | — | | | | 319,062 | | | | (52,278 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 268,916 | |
NWLG | | | — | | | | — | | | | 337,211 | | | | (40,046 | ) | | | (3,272 | ) | | | — | | | | 293,893 | |
As of prior fiscal period end, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards, which will not expire:
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Fund | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Total | |
NDVG | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
NUGO | | | 337,097 | | | | — | | | | 337,097 | |
NSCS | | | 52,278 | | | | — | | | | 52,278 | |
NWLG | | | 40,046 | | | | — | | | | 40,046 | |
7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Management Fees
Each Fund’s management fee compensates the Adviser for its investment advisory services to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is compensated for its ser- vices to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser. The Adviser is responsible for substantially all other expenses of the Funds, except any future distribution and/or service fees, interest expenses, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of port- folio securities, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including any trustees’ counsel fees), certain compensation expenses of the Funds’ chief compliance officer, litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses.
The annual management fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is based on a percentage of average daily net assets according to the following rates:
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Fund | | Management Fee | |
NDVG | | | 0.64 | % |
NUGO | | | 0.55 | |
NSCS | | | 0.85 | |
NWLG | | | 0.64 | |
Other Transactions with Affiliates
Each Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other funds or accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser (“Affiliated Entity”) under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board (“cross-trade”). These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to an Affiliated Entity by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common officer and/or common trustee complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. These transactions are effected at the last sales price or other current market price without incurring broker commissions.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds engaged in cross-trades pursuant to these procedures as follows:
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Cross-Trades | | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
Purchases | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Sales | | | — | | | | 24,662,800 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | 2,527,090 | | | | — | | | | — | |
As of the end of the reporting period, the percentage of Fund shares owned by TIAA were as follows:
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| | NDVG | | | NUGO | | | NSCS | | | NWLG | |
TIAA owned shares | | | 85% | | | | —% | | | | 85% | | | | 88% | |
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Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)
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| | Investment Adviser Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Sub-Adviser Nuveen Asset Management, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Winslow Capital Management, LLC 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP 200 East Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent Brown Brothers Harriman 50 Post Office Square Boston, MA 02110 | | Legal Counsel Chapman and Cutler LLP Chicago, IL 60603 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 | | | | |
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| | The tables below show the number and percentage of days during the current fiscal period that each Fund’s market price was greater than its NAV per share (i.e., at premium) and less than its NAV per share (i.e., at a discount). The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the applicable Fund’s listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). | | |
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| | Six months ended April 30, 2022 | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | |
| | Premium/Discount Range: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.00 to 0.25% | | | | 75 | | 60.0% | | 75 | | 60.0% | | |
| | (0.01)% to (0.25)% | | | | 50 | | 40.0% | | 50 | | 40.0% | | |
| | | | | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | |
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| | Six months ended April 30, 2022 | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | |
| | Premium/Discount Range: | | | | | | |
| | 0.00 to 0.25% | | | | 72 | | 57.6% | | 77 | | 61.6% | | |
| | (0.01)% to (0.25)% | | | | 53 | | 42.4% | | 48 | | 38.4% | | |
| | | | | | 125 | | 100% | | 125 | | 100% | | |
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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
(Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.
Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding.
Russell 1000® Growth Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® companies higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
Russell 2000® Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
S&P 500® Index: An index generally considered representative of the U.S. equity market. The index includes 500 leading companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. The index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
Discussion of the operation and effectiveness of the Funds’ liquidity risk management program
In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), each Fund covered in this Report the “Funds”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”), which is designed to manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. The Program consists of various protocols for assessing and managing each Fund’s liquidity risk. The Funds’ Board of Trustees previously designated Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser, as the Administrator of the Program. The adviser’s Liquidity Monitoring and Analysis Team (“LMAT”) carries out day-to-day Program management with oversight by the adviser’s Liquidity Oversight Sub-Committee (the LOSC”). The LOSC is composed of personnel from the adviser and Teachers Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of the adviser.
At a May 23-25, 2022 meeting of the Board, the Administrator provided the Board with a written report addressing the Program’s operation, adequacy and effectiveness of implementation for calendar year 2021 (the “Review Period”), as required under the Liquidity Rule. The report noted that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and (as applicable) respond to each Fund’s liquidity developments.
In accordance with the Program, the LMAT assesses each Fund’s liquidity risk no less frequently than annually based on various factors, such as (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of portfolio investments, (ii) cash flow projections, and (ii) holdings of cash and cash equivalents, borrowing arrangements, and other funding sources. Certain factors are considered under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions.
Each Fund portfolio investment is classified into one of four liquidity categories (including the most liquid, “Highly Liquid”, and the least liquid, “lliquid”, discussed below), The classification is based on a determination of how long it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment into cash, or sell or dispose of the investment, in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment Liquidity classification determinations take into account various market, trading, and investment-specific considerations, as well as market depth, and use third- party vendor data.
Any Fund that does not primarily hold highly liquid investments must, among other things, determine a minimum percentage of Fund assets that must be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”). During the Review Period, each Fund primarily held Highly Liquid investments and therefore was exempt from the requirement to adopt a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and to comply with the related requirements under the Liquidity Rule.
The Liquidity Rule also limits a Fund’s investments in Illiquid investments. Specifically, the Liquidity Rule prohibits a Fund from acquiring Illiquid investments if doing so would result in the Fund holding more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments, and requires certain reporting to the Fund Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission any time a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid investments exceeds 15% of net assets. During the Review Period, no Fund exceeded the 15% limit on Illiquid investments.
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Notes
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to this filing.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
(a) See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
(b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.
(a)(1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not applicable to this filing.
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) in the exact form set forth below: See EX-99.CERT attached hereto.
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons: Not applicable to this registrant.
(a)(4) Change in registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.
(b) If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an Exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registration specifically incorporates it by reference: See EX-99.906 CERT attached hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Nushares ETF Trust
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By | | (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Diana R. Gonzalez | | |
| | | | Diana R. Gonzalez Vice President and Secretary | | |
Date: July 7, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By | | (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Jordan M. Farris | | |
| | | | Jordan M. Farris Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) | | |
Date: July 7, 2022
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By | | (Signature and Title) | | /s/ E. Scott Wickerham | | |
| | | | E. Scott Wickerham Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) | | |
Date: July 7, 2022