The Best Natural Resources ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Natural Resources ETFs.
Natural Resources ETFs and funds invest in companies across the commodity and resource value chain — including energy, metals and mining, agriculture, and forestry producers — offering diversified exposure to firms that extract, process, and supply raw materials. They provide a way to participate in commodity-driven growth and can serve as a hedge against inflation, with performance tied to global demand for natural resources and commodity price cycles.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.54%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.89%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 35.40%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 77 / 100
The Best Natural Resources ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Copper Miners UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Copper, Materials, Natural Resources | Nov 22, 2021 | 0.55% | 9.30% | — | 0.00% | 76 | ||||||||
| Global X Disruptive Materials UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | Materials, Natural Resources, Global Equities | Oct 26, 2022 | 0.50% | -3.37% | — | 0.88% | 49 | ||||||||
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Natural Resources | Mar 25, 2015 | 0.53% | -13.88% | 9.86% | 0.00% | 34 | ||||||||
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Natural Resources | Mar 25, 2015 | 0.55% | -16.56% | 7.71% | 0.00% | 36 | ||||||||
| VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities, Natural Resources | Apr 18, 2018 | 0.50% | 2.36% | — | 0.00% | 58 | ||||||||
| iShares Agribusiness UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Natural Resources | Sep 16, 2011 | 0.55% | 11.22% | 7.31% | 0.00% | 38 | ||||||||
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A... | Metals, Natural Resources | Sep 24, 2021 | 0.59% | -10.50% | — | 0.00% | 31 |
Best Natural Resources ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Natural Resources ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CCNR (90) and NANR (85).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 90 | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 81 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 81 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 |
Best-Performing Natural Resources ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Natural Resources ETFs is NANR (17.48%).
Across the lineup, Natural Resources ETFs show an average 1-year return of 35.40% and an average 5-year return of 8.69%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 17.48% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 10.54% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 10.53% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 9.26% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | 8.30% | 123.80M | Mar 2010 |
Lowest-Cost Natural Resources ETFs
The top Natural Resources ETFs is NANR (0.35%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.54%, Natural Resources ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 0.39% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 |
Highest-Yield Natural Resources ETFs
The top Natural Resources ETFs is CCNR (3.00%).
Across the lineup, Natural Resources ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.89%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 3.00% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 2.52% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | |
| Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF | 2.50% | 34.62M | Feb 2024 | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 2.32% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 2.23% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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