SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) 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 GNR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GNR
GNR charges 0.40% annually. There are 4 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 | GNR vs NANR | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | GNR vs CCNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | GNR vs PICK | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 0.39% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | GNR vs VEGI | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 0.44% | 299.64M | Jun 2025 | GNR vs TURF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GNR
GNR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 2 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 | GNR vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | GNR vs NANR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 81 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | GNR vs GUNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 81 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | GNR vs CSNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 77 | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | GNR vs PICK |
Top Performing GNR Alternatives (YTD)
GNR is at 17.86% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Natural Resources category with a higher YTD return, 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 | GNR vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.85% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | GNR vs CSNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 16.18% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | GNR vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 16.17% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | GNR vs CCNR | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 15.49% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | GNR vs VEGI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GNR
GNR has 17.13% 1-year volatility. There are 3 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 | GNR vs MOO | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 15.42% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | GNR vs VEGI | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.95% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | GNR vs GUNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.15% | 299.64M | Jun 2025 | GNR vs TURF | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 17.87% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | GNR vs CSNR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GNR
GNR has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.99%. There is 1 ETF in the Natural Resources category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -8.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -8.61% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | GNR vs VEGI | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | -11.17% | 975.33M | Aug 2007 | GNR vs MOO | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -11.70% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | GNR vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -12.31% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | GNR vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -12.43% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | GNR vs CSNR |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | GNR vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.25% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | GNR vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 55 | 22.09% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | GNR vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 10.06% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | GNR vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 10.15% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | GNR vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 78 | 16.95% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | GNR vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 76 | 35.03% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | GNR vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 31 | -6.13% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | GNR vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 5.28% | 23.07B | Dec 1998 | GNR vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.08% | 47.03B | May 2007 | GNR vs BIL |
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Investors most often compare GNR with REMX, BCI, VAW. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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