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NUSCvsBRSMETF Comparison

ETF 1
NUSC

NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.11%
VS
ETF 2
BRSM

MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.16%

NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF (BRSM) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Finance, Technology and Industrials. NUSC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.31%, versus 0.38% for BRSM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NUSC and BRSM 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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NUSC vs BRSM performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NUSC
BRSM
-0.06%+0.25%
+3.92%n/a
+14.13%n/a
+22.70%n/a
+37.18%n/a
+30.31%n/a
Flows
NUSC
BRSM
+$23M+$4M
-$51M-
-$140M-
-$125M-
-$127M-
+$132M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NUSC
BRSM
+15.48%n/a
+17.14%n/a
+19.64%n/a
+21.18%n/a
Max drawdown
NUSC
BRSM
-4.32%n/a
-10.10%n/a
-26.88%n/a
-28.74%n/a
Max drawdown duration
NUSC
BRSM
16dn/a
53dn/a
379dn/a
1073dn/a
Trading data

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NUSC
BRSM
Last sale
7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$50.94
$25.42
Previous close
07/24/2026
$50.98
$25.34
Consolidated volume
07/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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BRSM
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NUSC
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
NUSC
BRSM
Last price
$50.94
$25.42
1D performance
-0.08%
+0.32%
AuM$1.29 B$26.45 M
E/R0.31%0.38%
Characteristics
NUSC
BRSM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderNuveenMFS
BenchmarkMSCI TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index-
N° of holdings403306
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 13, 2016June 3, 2026
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

NUSC
USA
92.74%
Other
7.26%
BRSM
USA
92.05%
Other
7.95%

Sectors

NUSC
Finance
22.37%
Technology
19.24%
Industrials
15.96%
Healthcare
13.23%
Other
29.2%
BRSM
Finance
23.44%
Technology
17.13%
Industrials
14%
Healthcare
13.48%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.87%
Other
24.09%
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Diversification

NUSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.08%
BRSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.22%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
NUSC
ATI, Inc.
1.29%
nVent Electric Plc
1.13%
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
1.09%
TD SYNNEX Corp.
1.09%
TTM Technologies, Inc.
1.07%
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
1.03%
East West Bancorp, Inc.
0.99%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
0.98%
Rambus, Inc.
0.95%
Modine Manufacturing Co.
0.94%
Viatris, Inc.
0.94%
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.
0.92%
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0.90%
Nextpower, Inc.
0.89%
AGNC Investment Corp.
0.89%
BRSM
MYR Group, Inc.
1.13%
Okta, Inc.
1.08%
Aramark
1.05%
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
1.00%
TechnipFMC plc
0.97%
Roku, Inc.
0.96%
Popular, Inc.
0.95%
Everest Group Ltd.
0.93%
nVent Electric Plc
0.91%
The Timken Co.
0.89%
Talen Energy Corp.
0.89%
Cathay General Bancorp
0.88%
UMB Financial Corp.
0.88%
Sandisk Corp.
0.86%
Universal Health Services, Inc.
0.85%
Frequently asked questions about NUSC and BRSM

Which ETF is bigger: NUSC or BRSM?

As of July 24, 2026, NUSC holds $1.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while BRSM manages $26.45 M.

What sectors do the NUSC and BRSM ETFs invest in?

NUSC leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, BRSM focuses on Finance, Technology and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the NUSC ETF and BRSM ETF?

NUSC top holdings include ATI, Inc., nVent Electric Plc and Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.. BRSM holds in its top three: MYR Group, Inc., Okta, Inc. and Aramark.

Which ETF is more diversified: NUSC or BRSM?

NUSC holds 407 securities with 15.08% of its assets in the top 15. BRSM has 306 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.22%.

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