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Key distinctions
  • Strategic allocation to global equities and fixed income that diversifies across countries, regions, market caps and investment styles to seek outperformance and manage risk
  • Responsible investments that have delivered both competitive returns and positive social and environmental outcomes from an experienced industry leader
  • Actively managed portfolio allocations to ETFs within targeted risk profiles that seek to achieve investor objectives and manage risk in dynamic markets

Seeking growth with positive impact

These model growth portfolios offer a broad range of diversified allocations with potential for attractive long-term total return and exposure to responsible investments.

Highlights
  • The models were rebalanced to their strategic target weights, and we maintain a neutral tactical stance. Equity markets rallied during the second quarter. Within the U.S., the S&P 500 is up 13.1% as of June 24, 2026. Information technology and industrials were the top performing sectors, rising 28.6% and 10.4%. While energy and utilities were the laggards, down 11.3% and 1.1%. Value stocks have modestly outpaced growth, returning 13.1% versus 12.5%, respectively. Internationally, emerging markets have outperformed developed markets, with returns of 24.8% and 9.8%.
  • Treasury yields rose, with short to intermediate tenors seeing the largest increase. The 2-year and 5-year were up 40 and 33 basis points. High yield corporate spreads narrowed by 47 basis points and remain historically tight. High yield corporates outperformed investment grade, up 2.2% versus 1.2%.
  • Earnings in the U.S. continue to show resilience, with S&P 500 earnings growth forecasts of 22% for the next twelve months. Valuations based on the forward price-to-earnings ratio have modestly risen to 21.2x – as rising earnings growth have negated the impact of higher equity prices.
  • Labor market concerns have slightly diminished but remain top of mind for Americans. However, the unemployment rate remains historically low at 4.3%. Energy prices have dropped as ships have started to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. However, if the conflict restarts and oil prices rise again, we will be closely watching its effect on inflation. An increase in inflation from higher input costs could lead to lower corporate profit margins and layoffs.

Target allocations

LOWER
HIGHER
POTENTIAL VOLATILITY AND RETURN

Performance

Average annual total returns

Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. Performance shown is based on the composite. The value of the portfolio will fluctuate based on the value of the underlying securities. Individual returns may vary based on factors such as the account type, market value, cash flows and fees. Current performance is preliminary and may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Final numbers are available upon request. Tota lreturns for a period of less than one year are cumulative.

Calendar year returns

Current expense ratios

Expense ratios are represented by the weighted average expense ratio of the blended model portfolio and are based on the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end. Please see the underlying fund prospectuses for details.

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Socially responsible investing
By embedding ESG factors into investment research, due diligence, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, we seek to improve clients’ long-term performance and reduce risk.
Nuveen climate and nature report 2025
The Nuveen ESG growth models are designed to help financial professionals allocate to meet sustainable and responsible investment standards, aligned with general levels of investor risk tolerance.

Important information on risk

Model portfolios

Nuveen model portfolios (“models”) are intended to illustrate how combinations of Nuveen affiliated products could be used to achieve the stated investment objectives. Results are inherently limited and do not represent actual results and may not account for the impact of the general market. Models are not automatically rebalanced; allocations may not achieve model objectives and are not guaranteed. Both the actual underlying Funds and model allocations may vary. Allocations are reviewed periodically and may change based on Nuveen's strategic and tactical views. There are no management or other fees at the model level; however fees apply for the underlying Funds as outlined in each Fund’s prospectus. The models’ risks are directly related to those of the underlying Funds, as described below. Allocations may not match a client’s actual experience from an account managed in accordance with the model portfolio allocation.

Important information on risk

Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. Risks apply to those underlying Funds in the allocation of the models and there is no guarantee the Funds’ investment objectives will be achieved. ETFs seek to generally track the investment results of an index; however the ETF may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don’t use these criteria. Other risks considerations include credit, interest rate, equity securities, growth stocks, large-capitalization stocks, value stocks, smaller companies, non-U.S. investments, emerging markets, and concentration in a single industry sector or country. Not all risks apply to all Funds. These and other risks are described in the prospectus of each Fund. Asset allocation (or diversification) does not assure a profit or protect against loss.
Responsible investing incorporates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors that may affect exposure to issuers, sectors, industries, limiting the type and number of investment opportunities available, which could result in excluding investments that perform well.

Portfolio allocations will be principally to funds managed by affiliates and to affiliated sub-advisers, which may present a conflict of interest.

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

FRM® (Financial Risk Manager) is a trademark owned by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

About the benchmarks

Model portfolio performance is evaluated in relation to a series of benchmarks that consist of appropriate weights of market indexes representing equity and fixed income market sectors. Each benchmark is created by applying the performance of the four indexes in proportion to each model portfolio’s strategic allocations to those market sectors. The benchmarks are reset to their strategic weight allocations at the end of each quarter, given this is the periodicity of the portfolio update process for the model portfolios. The benchmarks do not reflect any fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses but do reflect the reinvestment of dividends. The benchmark is unmanaged and does not reflect the payment of advisory fees and other expenses associated with investing in a mutual fund, commingled fund or separate account.
Conservative growth index blend is comprised of a weighting of 13% Russell 3000® Index, 7% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. IMI Index and 80% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.Moderate conservative growth index blend is comprised of a weighting of 26% Russell 3000® Index, 14% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. IMI Index and 60% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Moderate growth index blend is comprised of a weighting of 39% Russell 3000® Index, 21% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. IMI Index and 40% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Aggressive growth index blend is comprised of a weighting of 52% Russell 3000® Index, 28% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. IMI Index and 20% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. All equity growth index blend is comprised of a weighting of 65% Russell 3000® Index and 35% MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. IMI Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Before investing, carefully consider fund investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information that should be read carefully, please request a prospectus or summary prospectus from your financial professional or Nuveen at 800.257.8787.

Featuring portfolio management by Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of Nuveen, LLC.

Nuveen Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC.

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