Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NYSE: NPCT) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to pursue current income while generating positive environmental and social outcomes. Launched by Nuveen, a leading global asset manager and subsidiary of TIAA, the fund employs a “core plus” fixed income strategy that extends beyond traditional investment-grade bonds to include a broader spectrum of credit market opportunities.
The fund’s portfolio is diversified across investment-grade corporate debt, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and select government obligations. Within its core plus mandate, NPCT may allocate a portion of its assets to high-yield corporate bonds, emerging market debt and non-U.S. credit issuers, seeking additional yield potential. This approach aims to balance the stability of investment-grade holdings with the income enhancement opportunities afforded by higher-yielding sectors.
Embedding impact considerations into its investment process, the fund integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria alongside proprietary impact screens. Portfolio managers seek issuers whose activities contribute to sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, affordable housing and other measurable social benefits. External research and third-party frameworks support ongoing assessment of each holding’s impact alignment.
Headquartered in Chicago, the fund draws on Nuveen’s global fixed income platform and its experienced team of credit analysts and portfolio managers. While serving U.S. investors primarily, NPCT benefits from the firm’s international research capabilities and robust risk-management infrastructure. The fund represents Nuveen’s commitment to combining traditional income-oriented strategies with a systematic focus on positive impact.
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