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 $27.85 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: +11.48%, 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 Nextera Energy Inc (NEE, 5.7%), Entergy Corporation (ETR, 5.7%), American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP, 5.7%), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL, 4.7%), Aena SA (AENA, 4.7%) — 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
2026-08-20	$27.85	$27.85	$27.85	$27.85	$27.85	909
2026-08-19	$28.09	$28.09	$27.85	$27.87	$27.87	500
2026-08-18	$28.10	$28.18	$28.09	$28.12	$28.12	12,731
2026-08-17	$27.92	$27.92	$27.86	$27.91	$27.91	600
2026-08-14	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	$28.00	400
2026-08-13	$28.18	$28.18	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	700
2026-08-12	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	$28.07	900
2026-08-10	$27.86	$27.91	$27.77	$27.91	$27.91	6,000
2026-08-07	$28.01	$28.01	$28.01	$28.01	$28.01	300
2026-08-06	$28.18	$28.19	$28.18	$28.19	$28.19	700

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEE	Nextera Energy Inc	5.75%
2	ETR	Entergy Corporation	5.70%
3	AEP	American Electric Power Co Inc	5.68%
4	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc	4.68%
5	AENA	Aena SA	4.67%
6	IBE	Iberdrola S.A.	4.29%
7	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.60%
8	LNG	Cheniere Energy Inc	3.52%
9	WMB	Williams Companies Inc	3.29%
10	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	3.17%

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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