NUSAvsHYSDETF Comparison
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Nuveen ESG 1-5 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NUSA) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF (HYSD) is part of the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. NUSA's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, HYSD's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials. NUSA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.44% for HYSD. NUSA is up 0.43% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. HYSD performs better with 2.56% YTD performance, and +$4M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NUSA and HYSD 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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NUSA vs HYSD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NUSA HYSD | -0.04%+0.30% | +0.07%+0.65% | +0.43%+2.56% | +1.92%+4.69% | +13.56%n/a | +7.42%n/a |
| Flows | NUSA HYSD | +$2M- | +$3M+$3M | +$3M+$4M | +$5M+$7M | -$7M- | +$9K- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | NUSA HYSD | +1.93%+1.65% | +1.75%+1.89% | +2.33%n/a | +2.78%n/a |
| Max drawdown | NUSA HYSD | -0.52%-0.51% | -1.32%-1.27% | -1.59%n/a | -9.25%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | NUSA HYSD | 37d28d | 184d34d | 153dn/a | 1051dn/a |
Trading data
NUSA | HYSD | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $22.90 | $19.89 |
| Previous close 09/01/2026 | $22.89 | $19.88 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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HYSD
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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NUSA | HYSD | |
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| Last price | $22.90 | $19.89 |
| 1D performance | +0.04% | +0.05% |
| AuM | $36.63 M | $106.56 M |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.44% |
Characteristics
NUSA | HYSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Nuveen | Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg MSCI 1-5 Year US Aggregate ESG Select Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 305 | 287 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 31, 2017 | September 5, 2024 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
NUSA
USA
87.36%
Other
12.64%
HYSD
USA
87.42%
Other
12.58%
Sectors
NUSA
Sovereign
64.38%
Finance
15.8%
Other
19.82%
HYSD
Finance
22.34%
Consumer Services
10.79%
Industrials
10.36%
Technology
8.51%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.04%
Energy
7.2%
Other
32.76%
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Diversification
NUSA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.07%
HYSD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.61%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
NUSA
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
4.16%
USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029)
3.38%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2027, USD (BG-2027)
3.34%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2030, USD (AC-2030)
2.69%
USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029)
2.63%
USA, Notes 3.875% 15may2029, USD (AN-2029)
2.52%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30apr2028, USD (Y-2028)
2.02%
USA, Notes 3.75% 30apr2028, USD (BA-2028)
1.95%
USA, Notes 4% 31mar2030, USD (W-2030)
1.84%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30jun2030, USD (AA-2030)
1.72%
USA, Notes 4.5% 31may2029, USD (Z-2029)
1.61%
USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2027, USD (BH-2027)
1.59%
USA, Notes 4.25% 31jan2030, USD (U-2030)
1.58%
USA, Notes 3.625% 31mar2028, USD (W-2028)
1.56%
USA, Notes 4.125% 31oct2027, USD (AF-2027)
1.46%
HYSD
US19766H2397
1.59%
Novelis Corp, 4.75% 30jan2030, USD
1.12%
PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD
1.02%
Post Holdings, 4.625% 15apr2030, USD
1.01%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
1.01%
CNX Midstream, 4.75% 15apr2030, USD
0.98%
SV RNO Property Owner 1, 5.875% 1mar2031, USD
0.95%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.94%
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, 5.25% 1oct2029, USD
0.94%
TransDigm, 6.375% 1mar2029, USD
0.91%
Core Scientific Finance I, 7.75% 15may2031, USD
0.85%
CCO Holdings, 4.25% 1feb2031, USD
0.85%
RP Escrow Issuer, 7.125% 1jun2031, USD
0.85%
APLD ComputeCo 2, 6.75% 15mar2031, USD
0.80%
OneMain Finance, 6.625% 15may2029, USD
0.79%
Frequently asked questions about NUSA and HYSD
How have the NUSA and HYSD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 1, 2026, NUSA is up 0.43% year-to-date (YTD), while HYSD has returned 2.56%. That puts HYSD better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NUSA or HYSD?
Year-to-date, the NUSA ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$4M for HYSD.
Which ETF is more volatile: NUSA or HYSD?
Over the past year, NUSA had a volatility of 1.75%, while HYSD experienced 1.89%.
Which ETF is bigger: NUSA or HYSD?
As of September 1, 2026, NUSA holds $36.63 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYSD manages $106.56 M.
What sectors do the NUSA and HYSD ETFs invest in?
NUSA leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYSD focuses on Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the NUSA ETF and HYSD ETF?
NUSA top holdings include USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028), USA, Notes 4.625% 30apr2029, USD (Y-2029) and USA, Notes 3.625% 31aug2027, USD (BG-2027). HYSD holds in its top three: US19766H2397, Novelis Corp, 4.75% 30jan2030, USD and PR RNO Property Owner 1, 6.5% 1may2031, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: NUSA or HYSD?
NUSA holds 329 securities with 34.07% of its assets in the top 15. HYSD has 289 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.61%.
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