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NULCvsDAKETF Comparison

ETF 1
NULC

Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-0.07%
Full NULC fund page
VS
ETF 2
DAK

Dakota Active Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.5%
Full DAK fund page

Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF (NULC) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. Dakota Active Equity ETF (DAK) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services. NULC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.21%, versus 0.43% for DAK. NULC is down -0.26% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. DAK performs worse with -0.81% YTD performance, and +$4K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NULC and DAK below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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NULC vs DAK performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.5%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Cumulative Flows

0500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002,500,000Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NULC
DAK
-2.43%-2.19%
-1.73%-1.58%
-0.26%-0.81%
+21.62%n/a
+69.53%n/a
+55.54%n/a
Flows
NULC
DAK
+$14K-
+$5M+$4K
+$2M+$4K
+$14M-
+$19M-
+$23M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NULC
DAK
+13.11%+9.92%
+17.98%n/a
+14.86%n/a
+16.97%n/a
Max drawdown
NULC
DAK
-4.05%-2.82%
-13.37%n/a
-18.49%n/a
-29.63%n/a
Max drawdown duration
NULC
DAK
41d37d
45dn/a
203dn/a
835dn/a
Trading data

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NULC
DAK
Last sale
3/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$46.90
$26.05
Previous close
03/11/2026
$47.70
$26.41
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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DAK
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NULC
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
NULC
DAK
Last price
$46.90
$26.05
1D performance
-1.68%
-1.36%
AuM$52.46 M$38.71 M
E/R0.21%0.43%
Characteristics
NULC
DAK
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderNuveenDakota
BenchmarkMSCI TIAA ESG USA Large-Cap Index-
N° of holdings1321018
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 4, 2019July 30, 2025
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

NULC
USA
94.09%
Other
5.91%
DAK
USA
95.01%
Other
4.99%

Sectors

NULC
Information Techn.
35.17%
Financials
11.11%
Communication Ser.
10.04%
Health Care
9.32%
Consumer Discreti.
8.57%
Industrials
7.28%
Other
18.52%
DAK
Information Techn.
32.4%
Financials
11.26%
Communication Ser.
10.7%
Health Care
9.98%
Consumer Discreti.
9.35%
Industrials
8.72%
Other
17.59%
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Diversification

NULC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

37.23%
DAK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.03%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
NULC
NVIDIA
8.62%
ALPHABET INC-CL
4.12%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.22%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.20%
MASTERCARD
1.92%
VISA INCORPORATION
1.91%
COCA-COLA
1.77%
PROCTERGAMBLE
1.74%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
1.73%
MORGAN STANLEY
1.66%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
1.65%
DANAHER
1.44%
US36828A1016
1.42%
TJX
1.42%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
1.41%
DAK
APPLE
6.55%
MICROSOFT-T
4.52%
ALPHABET INC-CL
4.22%
NVIDIA
3.87%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.04%
JPMORGAN CHASE
3.01%
ANALOG DEVICES
2.47%
US46090E1038
2.44%
MEDTRONIC PLC
2.29%
CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS INC
2.27%
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2.08%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.97%
TJX
1.85%
VISA INCORPORATION
1.74%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
1.72%
Frequently asked questions about NULC and DAK

How have the NULC and DAK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 11, 2026, NULC is down -0.26% year-to-date (YTD), while DAK has lost -0.81%. That puts NULC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NULC or DAK?

Year-to-date, the NULC ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$4K for DAK.

Which ETF is bigger: NULC or DAK?

As of March 11, 2026, NULC holds $52.46 M in assets under management (AUM), while DAK manages $38.71 M.

What sectors do the NULC and DAK ETFs invest in?

NULC leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services. Meanwhile, DAK focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the NULC ETF and DAK ETF?

NULC top holdings include NVIDIA, ALPHABET INC-CL and BROADCOM LIMITED. DAK holds in its top three: APPLE, MICROSOFT-T and ALPHABET INC-CL.

Which ETF is more diversified: NULC or DAK?

NULC holds 137 securities with 37.23% of its assets in the top 15. DAK has 1142 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.03%.

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