ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) belongs to the Natural Resources 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 is 1 ETF in the Natural Resources category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 710.17M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.16B | Jan 2012 | CCNR vs PICK | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.48B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 0.44% | 219.20M | Jun 2025 | CCNR vs TURF | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 0.46% | 6.85B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. No ETFs in the Natural Resources category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 68.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 68 | 710.17M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 63 | 2.16B | Jan 2012 | CCNR vs PICK | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 63 | 6.85B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 62 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 60 | 4.48B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR |
Top Performing CCNR Alternatives (YTD)
CCNR is at 16.11% YTD. No ETFs in the Natural Resources category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 15.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 15.86% | 710.17M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 14.65% | 2.16B | Jan 2012 | CCNR vs PICK | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 13.35% | 4.48B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 13.03% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 12.43% | 6.85B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has 18.65% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 14.36% | 962.86M | Aug 2007 | CCNR vs MOO | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.91% | 6.85B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.06% | 219.20M | Jun 2025 | CCNR vs TURF | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.15% | 4.48B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 17.79% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CCNR
CCNR has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.88%. There are 5 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -10.99% | 4.48B | Sep 2010 | CCNR vs GNR | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | -11.17% | 962.86M | Aug 2007 | CCNR vs MOO | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -11.70% | 6.85B | Sep 2011 | CCNR vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -12.31% | 710.17M | Dec 2015 | CCNR vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -12.43% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | CCNR vs CSNR |
Other ETFs from ALPS
The 7 most viewed ALPS ETFs shown here include REIT, ELFY, SMTH and span 10 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 | 54 | 18.57% | 55.26M | Feb 2021 | CCNR vs REIT | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | Utilities Equities | 65 | 21.71% | 204.34M | Apr 2025 | CCNR vs ELFY | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 34 | 0.07% | 2.94B | Dec 2023 | CCNR vs SMTH | |
| ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 77 | 1.82% | 56.48M | May 2022 | CCNR vs MNBD | |
| Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 8.36% | 136.27M | Aug 2023 | CCNR vs LGRO | |
| ALPS O'Shares International Developed Quality Divi... | International Equity, Dividend | — | 4.28% | 35.38M | Aug 2015 | CCNR vs OEFA | |
| ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF | Actively Managed, Energy Equities, Technology Equities | — | — | 14.70M | Feb 2026 | CCNR vs SMRF |
Often Compared With CCNR
Investors most often compare CCNR with EMET, BATT, URNM. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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