American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF (MGNR) Alternatives
American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF (MGNR) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MGNR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGNR
MGNR charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MGNR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | MGNR vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | MGNR vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | MGNR vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | MGNR vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | MGNR vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGNR
Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | MGNR vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | MGNR vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | MGNR vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | MGNR vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | MGNR vs SETM |
Top Performing MGNR Alternatives (YTD)
MGNR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | MGNR vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | MGNR vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | MGNR vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | MGNR vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | MGNR vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGNR
MGNR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | MGNR vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | MGNR vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | MGNR vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | MGNR vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | MGNR vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGNR
MGNR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | MGNR vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | MGNR vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | MGNR vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | MGNR vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | MGNR vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from American Beacon
Most popular American Beacon ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon AHL Trend ETF | Systematic Trend | 66 | 7.28% | Aug 30, 2023 | MGNR vs AHLT | |
| Beacon Selective Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | 22 | 0.97% | Apr 17, 2023 | MGNR vs BSR | |
| Beacon Tactical Risk ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 13 | 2.06% | Apr 17, 2023 | MGNR vs BTR |
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