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Natural Resources ETFs: Investing in the Foundation of Global Economies

Your comprehensive guide to investing in Natural Resources through diversified ETFs

Guide to Investing in Natural Resources ETFs

Natural resources are the backbone of global economies, encompassing essential commodities like oil, gas, metals, timber, and agricultural products. These resources drive industrial production, energy generation, and consumer goods, making them critical to economic growth. Natural Resources ETFs provide investors with a diversified and efficient way to gain exposure to this vital sector without the complexities of trading individual commodities or stocks. These ETFs bundle companies involved in extraction, production, and distribution of natural resources, offering a balanced approach to investing in this cyclical yet foundational industry.

Key Benefits:

Diversified Exposure

Gain broad access to the natural resources sector, including energy, metals, and agriculture, reducing single-commodity or single-stock risk.

Inflation Hedge

Natural resources often perform well during inflationary periods, as commodity prices tend to rise with inflation.

Global Demand

Benefit from the growing global demand for essential commodities driven by population growth and industrialization.

Liquidity and Convenience

ETFs provide easy access to the natural resources sector with high liquidity, enabling efficient trading and portfolio adjustments.

ETFs in Industry:

ETF Name	Ticker	Expense Ratio	AUM	Asset Class	1 Month	YTD	3 Year	ALL Years
FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund	GUNR	0.46 %	$4.9B	Equity	6.85 %	26.95 %	15.58 %	6.83 %
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF	GNR	0.40 %	$2.7B	Equity	6.14 %	29.99 %	16.78 %	6.05 %
First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund	FTGC	1.02 %	$2.5B	Commodity	6.09 %	37.88 %	17.35 %	3.94 %
abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF	BCI	0.26 %	$1.4B	Commodity	7.72 %	35.07 %	15.66 %	7.96 %
iShares North American Natural Resources ETF	IGE	0.41 %	$641.1M	Equity	6.69 %	33.97 %	19.02 %	8.03 %
SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF	NANR	0.35 %	$627.5M	Equity	6.88 %	35.67 %	21.75 %	15.59 %
iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN	DJP	0.70 %	$604.1M	Commodity	8.56 %	39.96 %	17.40 %	2.47 %
ALPS \| CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF	CCNR	0.39 %	$356.3M	Equity	6.91 %	28.04 %	20.33 %	8.39 %
Neuberger Berman Commodity Strategy ETF	NBCM	0.65 %	$226.6M	Commodity	7.49 %	40.14 %	18.42 %	4.25 %
VanEck Natural Resources ETF	HAP	0.43 %	$151.8M	Equity	6.54 %	30.51 %	19.58 %	6.56 %
American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF	MGNR	0.75 %	$139M	Equity	8.08 %	25.95 %	32.92 %	8.41 %
First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF	FTRI	0.70 %	$91.4M	Equity	5.68 %	19.93 %	16.89 %	84.86 %
Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF	NRES	0.45 %	$29.5M	Equity	8.33 %	25.17 %	15.86 %	8.84 %
Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF	FTWO	0.49 %	$25.2M	Equity	5.54 %	18.22 %	26.20 %	8.87 %
Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF	NDIV	0.59 %	$13M	Equity	6.01 %	42.35 %	17.55 %	16.09 %
Range Global Coal Index ETF	COAL	0.85 %	$12M	Equity	14.52 %	24.51 %	—	6.43 %
Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF	CSNR	—	—	Multi-Asset	7.74 %	26.19 %	17.05 %	9.45 %

Why Invest?

Natural resources are fundamental to economic development and industrialization. Investing in Natural Resources ETFs allows you to capitalize on global demand for commodities while mitigating the risks associated with individual stocks or volatile commodity prices. These funds offer diversified exposure to sectors like energy, mining, and agriculture, making them a compelling addition to long-term investment portfolios.

Expert Insights:

When evaluating Natural Resources ETFs, consider factors such as sector allocation, geographic exposure, and commodity price sensitivity. Focus on funds with balanced exposure to energy, metals, and agriculture to diversify risk. Pay attention to macroeconomic trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors, as these can significantly impact performance. Position sizing should account for the sector’s cyclical nature and correlation with global economic growth.