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 $27.52 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: +10.02%, 1-year: +12.96%, 3-year annualised: +13.07%, 5-year annualised: +10.45%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.27, 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 1.92%, 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 American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP, 7.0%), Entergy Corporation (ETR, 5.3%), Aena SA (AENA, 4.6%), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL, 4.2%), Iberdrola S.A. (IBE, 4.2%) — 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 (52.3%), Industrials (28.5%), Energy (17.5%). 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 7.47% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.27 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
2026-10-22	$27.52	$27.52	$27.52	$27.52	$27.48	0
2026-10-21	$27.49	$27.49	$27.49	$27.49	$27.49	500
2026-10-20	$27.11	$27.11	$27.11	$27.11	$27.11	0
2026-10-19	$27.13	$27.16	$27.13	$27.16	$27.16	600
2026-10-16	$27.55	$27.56	$27.50	$27.56	$27.56	2,450
2026-10-15	$27.35	$27.35	$27.27	$27.29	$27.29	1,100
2026-10-14	$27.33	$27.34	$27.33	$27.34	$27.34	900
2026-10-13	$27.30	$27.50	$27.21	$27.49	$27.49	925
2026-10-09	$26.98	$27.08	$26.97	$27.08	$27.08	2,300
2026-10-08	$26.91	$26.91	$26.91	$26.91	$26.91	600

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AEP	American Electric Power Co Inc	6.98%
2	ETR	Entergy Corporation	5.30%
3	AENA	Aena SA	4.56%
4	XEL	Xcel Energy Inc	4.20%
5	IBE	Iberdrola S.A.	4.17%
6	LNG	Cheniere Energy Inc	3.90%
7	NEE	Nextera Energy Inc	3.78%
8	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	3.41%
9	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.31%
10	WMB	Williams Companies Inc	3.19%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	52.27%
Industrials	28.53%
Energy	17.48%
Real Estate	2.12%
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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NBI Global Real Assets Income ETF (NREA : TSX)

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