Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD)

The NuShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUBD) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI US Aggregate ESG Select Index. The fund is managed by Nuveen, one of the largest investment managers in the world with a focus on responsible investing.

NUBD invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed income securities that meet certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, as determined by the index provider. The fund aims to exclude companies that are involved in controversial activities, such as tobacco, weapons, and fossil fuels, while favoring those with strong ESG profiles.

The top sectors represented in the portfolio were Treasury, Mortgage-Backed Securities, and Corporate Bonds.

NUBD offers investors an opportunity to align their fixed income investments with their values by investing in securities with strong ESG profiles while seeking to achieve competitive returns. The fund can be suitable for investors looking for a core bond holding or seeking a more socially responsible fixed income investment.