TSMEvsNUSCETF Comparison
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Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (TSME) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. NuShares ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. TSME's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, NUSC's top sector exposures are Financials, Information Technology and Industrials. TSME is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.31% for NUSC. TSME is up 13.07% year-to-date (YTD) with +$27M in YTD flows. NUSC performs worse with 9.57% YTD performance, and -$91M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of TSME and NUSC 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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TSME vs NUSC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TSME NUSC | +11.17%+11.18% | +4.79%+2.88% | +13.07%+9.57% | +43.99%+32.45% | +73.70%+45.55% | n/a+21.53% |
| Flows | TSME NUSC | -$983K+$23M | +$25M+$30M | +$27M-$91M | +$373M-$99M | +$607M-$60M | -+$312M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | TSME NUSC | +27.32%+19.33% | +20.60%+17.49% | +21.37%+19.80% | n/a+21.27% |
| Max drawdown | TSME NUSC | -14.69%-10.10% | -14.69%-10.10% | -26.79%-26.88% | n/a-28.74% |
| Max drawdown duration | TSME NUSC | 54d53d | 54d53d | 255d379d | n/a1073d |
Trading data
TSME | NUSC | |
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 3:56 PM | $45.98 | $48.39 |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $46.75 | $48.91 |
| Consolidated volume 04/27/2026 | ||
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| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 3:56 PM
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TSME | NUSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $45.98 | $48.39 |
| 1D performance | -1.65% | -1.06% |
| AuM | $973.33 M | $1.29 B |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.31% |
Characteristics
TSME | NUSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Thrivent Asset Management | Nuveen |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI TIAA ESG USA Small-Cap Index |
| N° of holdings | 55 | 395 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 5, 2022 | December 13, 2016 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
TSME
USA
79.72%
Other
20.28%
NUSC
USA
84.9%
Other
15.1%
Sectors
TSME
Industrials
24.76%
Information Techn.
16.29%
Consumer Discreti.
13.77%
Financials
8.35%
Health Care
7.12%
Other
29.69%
NUSC
Financials
15.14%
Information Techn.
14.47%
Industrials
14.11%
Health Care
12.01%
Consumer Discreti.
11.79%
Materials
7.91%
Other
24.57%
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Diversification
TSME
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
36.99%
NUSC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.99%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
TSME
BEL FUSE
3.51%
MODINE MNFC CO
3.43%
LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC
2.74%
TURNING POINT BRANDS INC
2.73%
US19247G1076
2.68%
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC
2.57%
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
2.42%
LITTELFUSE
2.35%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
2.14%
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT
2.14%
LSI INDUSTRIES
2.14%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL
2.10%
CELESTICA
2.06%
NEWPARK RSC
2.03%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
1.95%
NUSC
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.42%
MODERNA INC
1.26%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
1.19%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
1.17%
ATI INC
1.09%
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS REIT
1.02%
EAST WEST BANCORP
0.99%
SERVICE
0.96%
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
0.96%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.95%
AGNC INVESTMENT CORP
0.92%
POPULAR
0.79%
FLOWSERVE
0.78%
TD SYNNEX
0.77%
CARETRUST REIT
0.72%
Frequently asked questions about TSME and NUSC
How have the TSME and NUSC ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 24, 2026, TSME is up 13.07% year-to-date (YTD), while NUSC has returned 9.57%. That puts TSME better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: TSME or NUSC?
Year-to-date, the TSME ETF saw +$27M in flows, compared to -$91M for NUSC.
Which ETF is more volatile: TSME or NUSC?
Over the past year, TSME had a volatility of 20.6%, while NUSC experienced 17.49%.
Which ETF is bigger: TSME or NUSC?
As of April 24, 2026, TSME holds $973.33 M in assets under management (AUM), while NUSC manages $1.29 B.
What sectors do the TSME and NUSC ETFs invest in?
TSME leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, NUSC focuses on Financials, Information Technology and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the TSME ETF and NUSC ETF?
TSME top holdings include BEL FUSE, MODINE MNFC CO and LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC. NUSC holds in its top three: TECHNIPFMC PLC, MODERNA INC and CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY.
Which ETF is more diversified: TSME or NUSC?
TSME holds 56 securities with 36.99% of its assets in the top 15. NUSC has 401 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.99%.
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