Compare URA vs. NUKL ETF performance

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Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (December 15, 2025 - March 13, 2026)
URA +15.90% NUKL +9.08%

Comparison analysis

Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides exposure to the Alternative Energy segment. VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUKL) belongs to the Alternative Energy and World Blended Cap segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Energy, Industrials and Financials. URA’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (24.73%), ALTC ACQUISITION (8.16%) and URANIUM ENERGY (6.63%). NUKL’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (16.80%), ALTC ACQUISITION (6.74%) and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (6.60%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, URA is more expensive than NUKL, with 0.55%. URA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$276M vs. +$21M for NUKL. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +5.77bps (URA) and +32.39bps (NUKL). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and NUKL, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

	URA Global X Uranium ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global Equities ISIN US37954Y8710	NUKL VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global Equities ISIN IE000M7V94E1


Product Type	Passive ETF	Passive ETF
Strategy	Long only	Long only
NAV	$49.60	$59.18
AuM	-	-
E/R	0.69%	0.55%
Rating		Not rated

Provider	Global X	VanEck
Investment strategy	The Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides investors access to a broad range of companies involved in uranium mining and the production of nuclear components, including those in extraction, refining, exploration, or manufacturing of equipment for the uranium and nuclear industries.	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.
Dividend policy	Distribution	Capitalization


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Performance and flows	Perf. Flows	Perf. Flows
1 month	-3.75% To view, create a free account	-6.67% To view, create a free account
3 months	+15.90%	+9.08%
1 year	+121.50%	+106.84%
3 years	+187.06%	+232.89%
5 years	+210.39%	-
Month to date	-8.68%	-10.15%
Quarter to date	+15.82%	+9.93%
Year to date	+15.82%	+9.93%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Exposure
Countries
Sectors or issuer types
Number of holdings	48	25
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	CAMECO ALTC ACQUISITION URANIUM ENERGY NEXGEN ENERGY LTD SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT US63253R2013 ENERGY FUELS CENTRUS ENERGY CORP PALADIN ENERGY DENISON MINES SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD SAMSUNG C&T CORP HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD DOOSAN ENERBILITY NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION To view, create a free account	CAMECO ALTC ACQUISITION NEXGEN ENERGY LTD SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT SAMSUNG C&T CORP IHI CORP URANIUM ENERGY CA04764T1049 HITACHI MITSUBISHI HVY US46982L1089 FUJI ELECTRIC ENERGY FUELS CENTRUS ENERGY CORP NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	Solactive Global Uranium Index	MarketVector Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Index
Replication method
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Trackinsight replication rating		Not rated
Tracking error (1Y)
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Sustainability
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Frequently asked questions about URA and NUKL

How did URA and NUKL perform in 2026?

As of 3/13/2026, URA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 15.82%, while NUKL has returned 9.93%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: URA or NUKL?

As of 3/13/2026, URA reported a 1-year volatility of 42.62%, whereas NUKL registered volatility 38.77% over the same period.

How do URA and NUKL differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, URA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 56.19%, Industrials, weight 16.86% and Financials, weight 5.49%. The top sectors in NUKL feature Energy, weight 44.02%, Industrials, weight 31.94% and Financials, weight 5.93%.

How do URA and NUKL differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/13/2026, URA has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 46.96%, USA, weight 25.64% and Australia, weight 9.07%. The top countries in NUKL feature Canada, weight 40.97%, USA, weight 23.30% and Japan, weight 21.06%.

How do URA and NUKL differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/13/2026, URA include CAMECO, weight 24.73%, ALTC ACQUISITION, weight 8.16% and URANIUM ENERGY, weight 6.63%. The top positions in NUKL feature CAMECO, weight 16.80%, ALTC ACQUISITION, weight 6.74% and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 6.60%.

Is URA or NUKL more diversified?

As of 3/13/2026, URA holds 48 securities, with 79.92% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. NUKL, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 84.13% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: URA or NUKL?

As of 3/13/2026, URA has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.20%, while NUKL offers 0.00%.

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