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GUNRvsMGNRETF Comparison

ETF 1
GUNR

FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-1.14%
VS
ETF 2
MGNR

American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-1.14%

FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF (GUNR) and American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF (MGNR) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. GUNR's top 3 sector exposures are Materials, Energy and Consumer Staples. In contrast, MGNR's top sector exposures are Materials, Energy and Industrials. GUNR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.47%, versus 0.75% for MGNR. GUNR is up 11.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$593M in YTD flows. MGNR performs better with 16.33% YTD performance, and +$429M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GUNR and MGNR below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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GUNR vs MGNR performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GUNR
MGNR
-6.59%-4.19%
-4.83%+3.19%
+11.96%+16.33%
+28.58%+56.88%
+38.99%n/a
+62.88%n/a
Flows
GUNR
MGNR
-+$61M
+$101M+$186M
+$593M+$429M
+$867M+$564M
-$1.44B-
+$149M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GUNR
MGNR
+13.56%+24.85%
+13.86%+23.28%
+14.29%n/a
+16.83%n/a
Max drawdown
GUNR
MGNR
-8.16%-10.54%
-8.16%-12.03%
-18.53%n/a
-23.49%n/a
Max drawdown duration
GUNR
MGNR
36d16d
36d61d
427dn/a
1239dn/a
Trading data

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GUNR
MGNR
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$50.68
$51.05
Previous close
06/18/2026
$51.82
$51.51
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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MGNR
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GUNR
MGNR
Last price
$50.68
$51.05
1D performance
-2.20%
-0.88%
AuM$6.95 B$845.33 M
E/R0.47%0.75%
Characteristics
GUNR
MGNR
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFlexSharesAmerican Beacon
BenchmarkMorningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index-
N° of holdings9236
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 16, 2011February 6, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GUNR
USA
32.57%
Canada
18.12%
United Kingdom
11.3%
Other
38.01%
MGNR
USA
42.82%
Canada
25.4%
Other
31.77%

Sectors

GUNR
Materials
40.76%
Energy
29.37%
Consumer Staples
7.29%
Other
22.58%
MGNR
Materials
41.3%
Energy
15.38%
Industrials
7.01%
Other
36.31%
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Diversification

GUNR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.22%
MGNR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

48.42%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
GUNR
CORTEVA INC
4.88%
EXXON
4.84%
NUTRIEN LTD
4.65%
BHP GROUP LTD
4.28%
SHELL PLC
3.82%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.68%
ARCHER DANIELS
3.18%
TOTALENERGIES SE
2.83%
RIO TINTO
2.21%
NEWMONT CORP
2.03%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.01%
BP
1.78%
TYSON FOODS
1.75%
CH1300646267
1.64%
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
1.63%
MGNR
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
3.81%
RANGE RESOURCES
3.72%
METHANEX
3.65%
US03938L2034
3.60%
HUDBAY MINERALS
3.51%
EQUINOX GOLD
3.45%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
3.37%
KINROSS GOLD
3.37%
CH1300646267
3.24%
ANTERO RESOURCES
3.15%
IE00028FXN24
2.88%
ALCOA CORP
2.82%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.78%
EQT
2.58%
US71424F1057
2.49%
Frequently asked questions about GUNR and MGNR

How have the GUNR and MGNR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, GUNR is up 11.96% year-to-date (YTD), while MGNR has returned 16.33%. That puts MGNR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GUNR or MGNR?

Year-to-date, the GUNR ETF saw +$593M in flows, compared to +$429M for MGNR.

Which ETF is more volatile: GUNR or MGNR?

Over the past year, GUNR had a volatility of 13.86%, while MGNR experienced 23.28%.

Which ETF is bigger: GUNR or MGNR?

As of June 18, 2026, GUNR holds $6.95 B in assets under management (AUM), while MGNR manages $845.33 M.

What sectors do the GUNR and MGNR ETFs invest in?

GUNR leans toward sectors like Materials, Energy and Consumer Staples. Meanwhile, MGNR focuses on Materials, Energy and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the GUNR ETF and MGNR ETF?

GUNR top holdings include CORTEVA INC, EXXON and NUTRIEN LTD. MGNR holds in its top three: TECK RESOURCES LIMITED, RANGE RESOURCES and METHANEX.

Which ETF is more diversified: GUNR or MGNR?

GUNR holds 92 securities with 45.22% of its assets in the top 15. MGNR has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 48.42%.

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