Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF (CSNR) 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 CSNR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CSNR
CSNR charges 0.50% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 744.07M | Dec 2015 | CSNR vs NANR | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 369.26M | Jul 2024 | CSNR vs CCNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.31B | Jan 2012 | CSNR vs PICK | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.74B | Sep 2010 | CSNR vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 0.44% | 116.10M | Jun 2025 | CSNR vs TURF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSNR
CSNR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 3 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 86 | 369.26M | Jul 2024 | CSNR vs CCNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 71 | 2.31B | Jan 2012 | CSNR vs PICK | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 64 | 744.07M | Dec 2015 | CSNR vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 57 | 4.74B | Sep 2010 | CSNR vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 54 | 6.94B | Sep 2011 | CSNR vs GUNR |
Top Performing CSNR Alternatives (YTD)
CSNR is at 11.05% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 17.36% | 2.31B | Jan 2012 | CSNR vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 15.27% | 369.26M | Jul 2024 | CSNR vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 14.14% | 744.07M | Dec 2015 | CSNR vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 10.87% | 4.74B | Sep 2010 | CSNR vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 9.71% | 6.94B | Sep 2011 | CSNR vs GUNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSNR
CSNR has 17.87% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.93% | 6.94B | Sep 2011 | CSNR vs GUNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.22% | 116.10M | Jun 2025 | CSNR vs TURF | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.32% | 4.74B | Sep 2010 | CSNR vs GNR | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | 18.08% | 129.44M | Mar 2010 | CSNR vs FTRI | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 18.83% | 369.26M | Jul 2024 | CSNR vs CCNR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSNR
CSNR has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.18%. There are 2 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -9.20% | 4.74B | Sep 2010 | CSNR vs GNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -10.16% | 744.07M | Dec 2015 | CSNR vs NANR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -10.31% | 6.94B | Sep 2011 | CSNR vs GUNR | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | -10.38% | 369.26M | Jul 2024 | CSNR vs CCNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | -11.15% | 116.10M | Jun 2025 | CSNR vs TURF |
Other ETFs from Cohen & Steers
The 4 most viewed Cohen & Steers ETFs shown here include CSPF, CSRE, CSSD and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $105M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Preferred and Income Opportunities ... | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 70 | 3.08% | 65.77M | Feb 2025 | CSNR vs CSPF | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Estate Active ETF | REIT | 28 | 13.41% | 104.94M | Feb 2025 | CSNR vs CSRE | |
| Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income... | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | — | 2.72% | 17.00M | Dec 2025 | CSNR vs CSSD | |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active... | Global Equities | — | 15.68% | 19.02M | Dec 2025 | CSNR vs CSIO |
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