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EMSF vs NUMG

Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF vs Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF

EMSF

Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF

Annual cost

0.79%

Fund size

$46M

NUMG

Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF

Annual cost

0.31%

Fund size

$471M

Key differences

Both EMSF and NUMG are equity ETFs. EMSF charges 0.79% a year and NUMG 0.31%. The main difference: EMSF follows a active selection strategy; NUMG uses index tracking.

  • EMSF follows a active selection strategy; NUMG uses index tracking.
  • EMSF covers emerging markets; NUMG covers North America.
  • NUMG costs 0.48% less per year.
  • NUMG is much larger than EMSF. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • NUMG has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

EMSFNUMG
Annual cost (TER)0.79%0.31%
Fund size (AUM)$46M$471M
Since20232016
Dividend yield4.76%0.01%
Asset classequityequity
Regionemerging marketsnorth america
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+57.5%-4.2%
CAGR 3YN/A+8.1%
CAGR 5YN/A+0.2%
Sharpe 3YN/A0.31
Volatility 1Y25.56%18.45%
Max drawdown-24.75%-38.85%

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