Nuveen Core Plus Bond (NCPB)
About this ETF
This actively managed fund primarily focuses its investments within the high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated bond market. It also maintains the flexibility to strategically allocate up to 35% of its assets to specific fixed income segments outside its primary benchmark, often referred to as "plus sectors." This tactical approach aims to improve risk-adjusted returns, supported by the extensive knowledge of dedicated sector specialists. A seasoned investment team strives to surpass the benchmark's performance over a complete market cycle by expertly blending strategic sector weighting, individual security analysis, and precise management of interest rate sensitivity (duration and yield curve positioning).
Price
Top 10 holdings
| US T-BOND 4.625% 11/15/44 | 4.38% |
| US T-BOND 4.75% 05/15/55 | 4.01% |
| US T-NOTE 4.125% 02/15/36 | 2.65% |
| FN FA0197# 4.00% 2/1/54 | 1.77% |
| US T-NOTE 3.5% 02/28/31 | 1.39% |
| FR SD8256# 4.00% 10/1/52 | 1.36% |
| US T-NOTE 4.375% 05/15/36 | 1.18% |
| FN MA5165# 5.50% 10/1/53 | 1.13% |
| FR SD8231# 4.50% 7/1/52 | 1.12% |
| BANK OF A VRN 01/24/31 | 1.07% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | -0.48% |
| 3 months | -1.44% |
| 6 months | -2.33% |
| Year to date | -2.26% |
| 1 year | -0.96% |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 3.85% |
| Sharpe (1y) | -0.23 |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | -0.32 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -3.86% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -6.14% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.12 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.38 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 1,710 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-02 | USD 0.1100 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-02 | USD 0.1022 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-04 | USD 0.1086 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-02 | USD 0.1044 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-03 | USD 0.0953 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-03 | USD 0.1008 |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-19 | USD 0.1363 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-02 | USD 0.1046 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-04 | USD 0.1041 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-02 | USD 0.1251 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | USD 0.1085 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-04 | USD 0.1128 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-02 | USD 0.0936 |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-03 | USD 0.1080 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | USD 0.1016 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-02 | USD 0.1154 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-04 | USD 0.1002 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-04 | USD 0.1047 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-06 | USD 0.0195 |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-19 | USD 0.1682 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-03 | USD 0.0991 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-04 | USD 0.1129 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-02 | USD 0.1074 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-04 | USD 0.1003 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-02 | USD 0.1084 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-02 | USD 0.0863 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-04 | USD 0.1185 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-03 | USD 0.1078 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-03 | USD 0.0732 |
ESG profile
No ESG estimate available: none of the scored universe overlaps this portfolio (typical for bond, commodity or synthetic funds).
Scored coverage: 0.0% of the portfolio by weight.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 4.01% | -0.82% | -0.19 |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 4.03% | -0.76% | -0.17 |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF BNDX | 0.07% | 122.00B | 4.52% | -2.72% | -0.64 |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF SGOV | 0.09% | 97.69B | 3.80% | +0.05% | 0.05 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 4.16% | -0.54% | -0.18 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 4.02% | -1.02% | -0.48 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCIT | 0.03% | 68.70B | 4.86% | -1.04% | -0.22 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV | 0.03% | 52.20B | 4.27% | -1.28% | -0.28 |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 4.47% | -0.85% | -0.36 |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF VGIT | 0.03% | 49.50B | 3.89% | -1.50% | -0.41 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF VCSH | 0.03% | 50.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF BND | 0.03% | 394.40B | 0.0% |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF AGG | 0.03% | 138.36B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF VTIP | 0.03% | 70.50B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF BSV | 0.03% | 70.40B | 0.0% |

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