Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index

The Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index is based on the MSCI USA Small Cap Index, its parent index, which captures performance of the small-cap segments of the US market. The Nuveen ESG USA Small-Cap Index is designed to reflect an increased exposure to positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as exhibit lower carbon exposure relative to the Parent Index. The index aims to reflect the performance of certain Nuveen strategies.