First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF (FTRI) 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 FTRI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTRI
FTRI charges 0.70% annually. There are 10 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% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | FTRI vs NANR | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 0.39% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | FTRI vs VEGI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | FTRI vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | FTRI vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | FTRI vs GNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTRI
FTRI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 9 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 90 | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | FTRI vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | FTRI vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | FTRI vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 81 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | FTRI vs GUNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 81 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FTRI vs CSNR |
Top Performing FTRI Alternatives (YTD)
FTRI is at 6.71% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 19.14% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | FTRI vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.86% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | FTRI vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.85% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FTRI vs CSNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 16.18% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | FTRI vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 16.17% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | FTRI vs CCNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTRI
FTRI has 18.32% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 14.29% | 975.33M | Aug 2007 | FTRI vs MOO | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 15.42% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | FTRI vs VEGI | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.95% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | FTRI vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.13% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | FTRI vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.15% | 299.64M | Jun 2025 | FTRI vs TURF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTRI
FTRI has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.04%. There are 8 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -8.61% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | FTRI vs VEGI | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -10.99% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | FTRI vs GNR | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | -11.17% | 975.33M | Aug 2007 | FTRI vs MOO | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -11.70% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | FTRI vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -12.31% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | FTRI vs NANR |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, AIRR and span 16 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $25B.
Often Compared With FTRI
Investors most often compare FTRI with COPX, NDIV, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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