Financial Investors Trust ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF

CCNR

Market cap $390M

Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and machine learning are just a few of the obvious tech innovations dominating the majority of investor attention spans these days. Along with the companies focused on these technologies, attention also diverts to those integral to meeting hardware demands, like semiconductor firms.

Some sectors are considered defensive, while others fall into the cyclical camp, meaning they're tethered to the economy's performance. Materials is certainly in the latter camp, and that's something to remember when considering ETFs such as the ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR).

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at TMX Vetta-Fi, joins host Nate Geraci to discuss how ETF share‑class expansions are getting more attention in 2025. Later, Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, weighed in on the promise and pitfalls of ETF share-class expansion.

Market participants lavish attention upon themes such as artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy. So, it's arguably not surprising that some “old school” commodities, excluding gold and oil, aren't points of emphasis for some investors.

The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) marks its one-year anniversary today.  Launched on July 10, 2024, CCNR is an actively managed ETF that invests in upstream natural resource producers.

Fueled by ongoing tariffs, supply chain pressures, and rising commodity costs, inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank target. In this environment, commodity markets have reemerged as key drivers of global growth, with elevated prices across energy, metals, and agriculture.

SS&C ALPS Advisors launched a new ETF on July 11 that focuses on natural resources. The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) aims to offer pure-play exposure to the space.