Question 1

What is NREA?

Accepted Answer

NREA — NBI Global Real Assets Income ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the NREA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

NREA last traded at $29.36 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the NREA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

NREA has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, NREA is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are NREA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

NREA historical returns: YTD: +17.53%, 1-year: +12.68%, 3-year annualised: +13.26%, 5-year annualised: +10.11%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does NREA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NREA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.84%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does NREA invest in?

Accepted Answer

NREA's top holdings include Entergy Corporation (ETR, 6.8%), American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP, 6.1%), Nextera Energy Inc (NEE, 6.0%), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL, 4.9%), Iberdrola S.A. (IBE, 4.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does NREA invest in?

Accepted Answer

NREA's largest sector exposures are Utilities (51.4%), Industrials (29.1%), Energy (17.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is NREA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

NREA has approximately $1.47B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was NREA launched?

Accepted Answer

NREA was launched on January 15, 2019, giving it a 7-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy NREA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

NREA trades on the TSX under the ticker NREA. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is NREA?

Accepted Answer

NREA has a 1-year volatility of 7.76% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.22 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-13	$28.99	$29.37	$28.99	$29.36	$29.36	826
2026-07-10	$29.12	$29.27	$29.12	$29.25	$29.25	5,400
2026-07-09	$29.30	$29.30	$29.15	$29.15	$29.15	2,800
2026-07-08	$29.46	$29.46	$29.46	$29.46	$29.46	0
2026-07-07	$29.55	$29.55	$29.43	$29.46	$29.46	800
2026-07-06	$29.29	$29.29	$29.29	$29.29	$29.29	100
2026-07-03	$29.48	$29.48	$29.48	$29.48	$29.48	200
2026-07-02	$29.07	$29.07	$29.07	$29.07	$29.07	3,600
2026-06-30	$29.31	$29.31	$29.20	$29.20	$29.20	300
2026-06-29	$29.61	$29.67	$29.48	$29.49	$29.49	12,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ETR	Entergy Corporation	6.76%
2	AEP	American Electric Power Co Inc	6.10%
3	NEE	Nextera Energy Inc	5.97%
4	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc	4.92%
5	IBE	Iberdrola S.A.	4.40%
6	AENA	Aena SA	3.87%
7	WMB	Williams Companies Inc	3.60%
8	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.47%
9	LNG	Cheniere Energy Inc	3.10%
10	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	3.07%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	51.44%
Industrials	29.07%
Energy	17.19%
Real Estate	2.19%
Technology	0.12%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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