Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF (NRES) 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 NRES. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NRES
NRES charges 0.45% 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% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | NRES vs NANR | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 0.39% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | NRES vs VEGI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | NRES vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | NRES vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | NRES vs GNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NRES
NRES has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 6 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 | NRES vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | NRES vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | NRES vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 81 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | NRES vs GUNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 81 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | NRES vs CSNR |
Top Performing NRES Alternatives (YTD)
NRES is at 13.66% YTD. There are 7 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 | NRES vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.86% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | NRES vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.85% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | NRES vs CSNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 16.18% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | NRES vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 16.17% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | NRES vs CCNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NRES
NRES has 17.50% 1-year volatility. There are 5 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 | NRES vs MOO | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 15.42% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | NRES vs VEGI | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.95% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | NRES vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.13% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | NRES vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.15% | 299.64M | Jun 2025 | NRES vs TURF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NRES
NRES has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.25%. 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 | NRES vs VEGI | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -10.99% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | NRES vs GNR | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | -11.17% | 975.33M | Aug 2007 | NRES vs MOO | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -11.70% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | NRES vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -12.31% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | NRES vs NANR |
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Often Compared With NRES
Investors most often compare NRES with LIMI, URAN, COPA. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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