Compare NUKL vs. U3O8 ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (March 24, 2026 - April 24, 2026)
NUKL
+9.30%
U3O8
+11.99%
-5051015%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 9Apr 16Apr 230
Comparison analysis

VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUKL) and Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (U3O8) belong to the World Blended Cap and Alternative Energy industry segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Energy, Industrials and Financials are NUKL’s top sector exposures, while U3O8 invests in Energy, Financials and Industrials as its top 3. NUKL’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (15.46%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (7.24%) and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT (6.69%). U3O8’s top underlying securities are US63253R2013 (18.53%), CAMECO (16.55%) and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT (9.96%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.55%, NUKL is cheaper than U3O8, with 0.85%. NUKL has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$20M vs. +$4.5M for U3O8.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +27.69bps (NUKL) and +57.75bps (U3O8). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of NUKL and U3O8, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

NUKL
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global Equities
ISIN
IE000M7V94E1
U3O8
Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (Acc) - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global Equities
ISIN
IE0005YK6564
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$62.48
$16.72
 
AuM
-
-
 
E/R
0.55%
0.85%
 
Rating
Not rated
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
Nuclear energy is a dependable and efficient source of low-carbon electricity. A reliable and consistent source of energy, nuclear is crucial for transition away from the hydrocarbon economy. VanEck’s Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF invests in companies contributing to nuclear innovation and development of necessary resources. The MarketVector™ Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Index provides exposure to companies operating in the global uranium and nuclear energy infrastructure sector.
The Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (URNM) seeks to provide investors with a way to invest in the growth of nuclear power through exposure to uranium miners. This comprises companies involved in the uranium industry, spanning the mining, exploration, development and production of uranium.
 
Dividend policy
Capitalization
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+9.30%
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+11.99%
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3 months
-5.72%
-4.79%
 
1 year
+111.36%
+117.00%
 
3 years
+256.25%
+171.20%
 
5 years
-
-
 
Month to date
+11.78%
+9.79%
 
Quarter to date
+11.78%
+9.79%
 
Year to date
+16.07%
+28.51%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
25
39
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
CAMECO
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
ALTC ACQUISITION
US46982L1089
FUJI ELECTRIC
CA04764T1049
HITACHI
MITSUBISHI HVY
URANIUM ENERGY
SAMSUNG C&T CORP
IHI CORP
ENERGY FUELS
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
DENISON MINES
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US63253R2013
CAMECO
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
PALADIN ENERGY
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
DENISON MINES
ENERGY FUELS
CGN MINING
URANIUM ENERGY
YELLOW CAKE PLC
DEEP YELLOW
CA46500E8678
UR ENERGY
AU000000BMN9
BOSS ENERGY
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
-65.07bps
Worst
-138.50bps
Best
-32.10bps
Worst
-141.31bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
-0.26bps
Worst
-19.53bps
Avg
-0.26bps
Worst
-31.76bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about NUKL and U3O8

How did NUKL and U3O8 perform in 2026?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL has delivered a year-to-date performance of 16.07%, while U3O8 has returned 28.51%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: NUKL or U3O8?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL has recorded +€665M in net flows YTD, compared to +€67M for U3O8 since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: NUKL or U3O8?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL reported a 1-year volatility of 37.83%, whereas U3O8 registered volatility 40.26% over the same period.

How do NUKL and U3O8 differ in sector exposure?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 40.73%, Industrials, weight 32.86% and Financials, weight 6.69%. The top sectors in U3O8 feature Energy, weight 58.35%, Financials, weight 9.96% and Industrials, weight 3.33%.

How do NUKL and U3O8 differ in geographic exposure?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 41.06%, USA, weight 22.64% and Japan, weight 22.62%. The top countries in U3O8 feature Canada, weight 52.89%, USA, weight 22.74% and Australia, weight 14.43%.

How do NUKL and U3O8 differ in terms of holdings?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL include CAMECO, weight 15.46%, NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 7.24% and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT, weight 6.69%. The top positions in U3O8 feature US63253R2013, weight 18.53%, CAMECO, weight 16.55% and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT, weight 9.96%.

Is NUKL or U3O8 more diversified?

As of 4/24/2026, NUKL holds 25 securities, with 84.02% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. U3O8, by comparison, includes 39 holdings and has 89.79% concentrated in its top 15.

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