Volatile gold and oil prices are certainly among the reasons why the commodities complex is generating plenty of buzz this year. However, that turbulence isn't altering the fact that commodities, in broad fashion, are performing admirably in 2026.
Due in large part to soaring energy prices, investors holding basic energy sector ETFs are being rewarded this year. However, oil isn't the only commodity setting a torrid pace.
A commodity rally that powered energy and metals higher over the past year may be ready for its next phase, with agriculture taking the lead. The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) returned 18.1% year-to-date through March, making it the top performer across the ALPS fund lineup, according to ETF Database.
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.