ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) belongs to the Commodity Producers Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CCNR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR charges 0.39% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | CCNR vs URAN | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | CCNR vs LIMI | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | CCNR vs COPA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 95. No ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 94 | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | CCNR vs LIT | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | CCNR vs LIMI | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 87 | 140.46M | Jun 2018 | CCNR vs BATT | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 86 | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 86 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR |
Top Performing CCNR Alternatives (YTD)
CCNR is at 27.16% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 30.84% | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | CCNR vs LIT | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 27.29% | 473.11M | Jun 2023 | CCNR vs ICOP | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | 26.69% | 319.79M | Mar 2024 | CCNR vs COPP | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 26.16% | 140.46M | Jun 2018 | CCNR vs BATT | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 25.73% | — | Sep 2024 | CCNR vs COPA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has 17.74% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.14% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 16.39% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 16.50% | 119.66M | Jun 2025 | CCNR vs TURF | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.94% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | 17.32% | 133.03M | Mar 2010 | CCNR vs FTRI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.47%. No ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -6.81% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -7.97% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -8.39% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -8.93% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | -11.87% | 133.03M | Mar 2010 | CCNR vs FTRI |
Other ETFs from ALPS
The 6 most viewed ALPS ETFs shown here include REIT, ELFY, SMTH and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | REIT | 31 | 12.80% | 52.39M | Feb 2021 | CCNR vs REIT | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | Utilities Equities | 79 | 29.07% | 202.88M | Apr 2025 | CCNR vs ELFY | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 38 | 0.34% | 2.75B | Dec 2023 | CCNR vs SMTH | |
| ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 71 | 1.33% | 55.79M | May 2022 | CCNR vs MNBD | |
| Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 7.78% | 134.89M | Aug 2023 | CCNR vs LGRO | |
| ALPS O'Shares International Developed Quality Divi... | International Equity, Dividend | — | 1.54% | 35.06M | Aug 2015 | CCNR vs OEFA |
Often Compared With CCNR
Investors most often compare CCNR with EMET, URNM, URA. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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