IVV vs NSCR
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF vs Nuveen Sustainable Core ETF
Which is better, IVV or NSCR?
IVV has been ahead.
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.8% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 41.6%.
MarketXLS is not an investment adviser. This comparison is generated automatically from market data and is for information only. A Best mark means the better reading on that one measure, not a recommendation to buy.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | IVV | NSCR |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03%Best | 0.45% |
| AUM | $876.4B | $6M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% | 2.07% |
| Holdings | 508 | 56 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.0%Best | 14.6% |
| Max Drawdown | -18.8%Best | -20.8% |
| $10,000 over 2.1 years | $13,328Best | $10,682 |
| Top 10 Weight | 37.8%Best | 41.6% |
| Fund Family | iShares by BlackRock (US) | Nuveen |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | May 15, 2000 | Mar 5, 2024 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 165 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. IVV has data through Sep 18, 2026 and NSCR through Apr 6, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 2.1 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Mar 6, 2024 to Apr 6, 2026 (2.1 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
NSCR has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 14.6% compared with 11.0% for IVV. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -18.8% for IVV and -20.8% for NSCR. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.41. They move together some of the time, and apart the rest.
Fees and Cost Over Time
IVV charges 0.03% per year while NSCR charges 0.45%. On a $10,000 position that is $3 vs $45 annually, a gap of $42 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, IVV currently yields 1.06% against 2.07% for NSCR.
Holdings Overlap
49.1% of IVV's money is in holdings NSCR also owns. 89.6% of NSCR's money is in holdings IVV also owns.
Most of NSCR is already inside IVV. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
The two holdings books were reported 243 days apart, IVV as of Aug 31, 2026 and NSCR as of Dec 31, 2025, so some of the difference between them is the time between the two reports rather than the funds.
51 positions in common, counted across the 490 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 58 in NSCR, against full books of 508 and 56.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 5 positions for NSCR that do not appear in our book for IVV (5.0% of the fund), and 431 for IVV that do not appear in NSCR (49.5%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
Top Shared Holdings
| Stock | Weight in IVV | Weight in NSCR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPLApple, Inc | 7.02% | 6.48% | 0.54% |
| NVDANvidia Corp | 8.07% | 5.03% | 3.04% |
| MSFTMicrosoft Corp | 5.69% | 7.19% | 1.50% |
| AMZNAmazon.Com Inc | 3.84% | 4.29% | 0.45% |
| GOOGLAlphabet Inc,class A | 3.00% | 3.28% | 0.28% |
| AVGOBroadcom Inc | 2.65% | 3.31% | 0.66% |
| LLYEli Lilly & Co. | 1.38% | 3.36% | 1.98% |
| METAMeta Platforms Inc | 1.90% | 2.60% | 0.70% |
| JNJJohnson & Johnson - Common | 0.97% | 2.92% | 1.95% |
| MAMastercard Inc | 0.72% | 3.09% | 2.37% |
89.6% of NSCR is already inside IVV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, IVV or NSCR?
IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% while NSCR charges 0.45%. IVV is the cheaper option, by $42 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, IVV or NSCR?
NSCR has been the more volatile fund at 14.6% annualized versus 11.0% for IVV. Worst drawdown: IVV -18.8% vs NSCR -20.8%.
Should I hold both IVV and NSCR?
IVV and NSCR have a monthly-return correlation of 0.41, so their returns are far enough apart for the mix to behave differently from either one alone. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between IVV and NSCR?
89.6% of NSCR's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 89.6% of NSCR's is in holdings IVV also owns. They hold 51 positions in common, counted across the 490 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 58 in NSCR.
Which pays a higher dividend, IVV or NSCR?
IVV yields 1.06% while NSCR yields 2.07%, so NSCR currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is NSCR better than IVV?
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.8% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 41.6%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.