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SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) Sharpe Ratio: 1.70

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

GNR is a passive ETF by State Street tracking the investment results of the S&P Global Natural Resources Index. GNR launched on Sep 13, 2010 and has a 0.40% expense ratio.

GNR's Sharpe Ratio of 1.70 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.70 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

GNR Sharpe Ratio Rank

GNR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51.451
Average

GNR ranks above 51.4% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, showing balanced returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns are proportional to volatility—neither strong nor weak
  • Evaluate whether the volatility profile aligns with your risk tolerance
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
  • Monitor rank direction to identify improving or deteriorating trends

GNR Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GNR's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.83 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.83 to 2.16
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.16 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.97+
  • Median: 1.57 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Natural Resources category across multiple time periods, showing how GNR's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 24, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
CCNRALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF2.71
PICKiShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF2.31
NANRSPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF1.94
CSNRCohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF1.75
GUNRFlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund1.71
GNRSPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF1.70
TURFT. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF1.59
FTRIFirst Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF0.83
METLSprott Active Metals & Miners ETF—

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows GNR's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when GNR consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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