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Electrification ETFs, commodities, and the line between investing and speculation were at the center of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, and Dave Nadig of ETF.com.
Despite a disappointing year for gold and silver — the two most widely observed commodities — broader commodity strategies are continuing to deliver for investors. Just look at the actively managed ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR).
Commodities exchange traded fund exposure may matter more now than at any recent point. That was the central message at a VettaFi webcast held Tuesday.
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.
The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) has delivered a 23.86% gain year-to-date, making it the top performer among all ALPS-managed funds as investors position for what Goldman Sachs Asset Management calls a “new resource reality.” Key Takeaways: CCNR posted a 23.86% YTD gain, topping all ALPS funds on natural resource demand.
CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (NASDAQ: CCNR - Get Free Report) traded up 0.2% during mid-day trading on Thursday. The company traded as high as $40.78 and last traded at $40.60. 3,087 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 94% from the average session volume of 49,267 shares. The stock had previously closed at $40.51.
Artificial intelligence infrastructure investing requires looking beyond semiconductors to the physical systems powering the digital revolution, according to Paul Baiocchi, head of fund strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors. In an interview at the Exchange conference in Las Vegas, Baiocchi outlined a mosaic approach using three funds to capture different layers of infrastructure growth.
SEC filings for CCNR aren't indexed yet — common for recently launched funds. Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.