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 $26.40 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: +5.68%, 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, 6.0%), Nextera Energy Inc (NEE, 5.6%), American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP, 5.6%), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL, 5.0%), Aena SA (AENA, 4.5%) — 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
2026-10-01	$26.48	$26.48	$26.40	$26.40	$26.40	500
2026-09-30	$26.58	$26.58	$26.58	$26.58	$26.58	0
2026-09-29	$26.50	$26.61	$26.45	$26.61	$26.61	1,177
2026-09-28	$26.59	$26.67	$26.59	$26.67	$26.67	2,200
2026-09-25	$26.64	$26.65	$26.64	$26.65	$26.65	600
2026-09-24	$26.72	$26.72	$26.72	$26.72	$26.72	900
2026-09-23	$26.85	$26.85	$26.68	$26.68	$26.68	10,800
2026-09-22	$26.98	$26.98	$26.98	$26.98	$26.98	200
2026-09-21	$26.77	$27.03	$26.77	$26.98	$26.94	2,900
2026-09-18	$26.92	$26.92	$26.86	$26.86	$26.86	2,100

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ETR	Entergy Corporation	6.03%
2	NEE	Nextera Energy Inc	5.56%
3	AEP	American Electric Power Co Inc	5.56%
4	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc	4.98%
5	AENA	Aena SA	4.52%
6	LNG	Cheniere Energy Inc	3.98%
7	IBE	Iberdrola S.A.	3.89%
8	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	3.53%
9	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.42%
10	WMB	Williams Companies Inc	3.20%

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

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