ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF Price & Performance (CCNR)

The ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) experienced unusual trading volumes, with Baytex Energy and Coeur Mining as the top contributors. Baytex fell 1.6% on 15.2 million shares traded, while Coeur dropped 2.1% with 11 million shares. Warrior Met Coal outperformed, gaining 8.9%, contrasting Kosmos Energy’s 5.8% decline.1

Murphy Oil announced a $125 million purchase of a floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to boost Gulf of Mexico operations. This move is expected to cut annual operating costs by $60 million and increase reserves by 8 million barrels. The company maintains its 2025 capital expenditure guidance.2

Small-cap ETFs like OUSM are emerging as safer options during tariff uncertainty. These funds, less reliant on exports, benefit from their domestic focus. OUSM, up nearly 1% in 2025, emphasizes quality and value stocks, offering resilience against trade volatility compared to large-cap counterparts.3