Compare URA vs. NUKL ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (August 4, 2026 - September 4, 2026) |
URA NUKL |
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 World Blended Cap and Alternative Energy segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. and Unavailable are URA’s top sector exposures, while NUKL invests in Industrials, Energy and Non-Corporate as its top 3. NUKL’s top underlying securities are Cameco Corp. (14.12%), Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (7.35%) and NexGen Energy Ltd. (7.11%). 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 +$138M vs. +$9.4M for NUKL. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +7.25bps (URA) and +23.78bps (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. |
NUKL VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Equities ISIN IE000M7V94E1 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $45.71 | $54.70 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
TER | 0.69% | 0.55% | ||
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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 | ||
Tax optimisation | ||||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +8.42% To view, create a free account | +3.92% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -9.21% | -9.69% | ||
1 year | +18.57% | +11.70% | ||
3 years | +111.92% | +144.93% | ||
5 years | +125.09% | - | ||
Month to date | +0.24% | +0.25% | ||
Quarter to date | +5.12% | +2.64% | ||
Year to date | +6.72% | +1.62% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | - | 25 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | Cameco Corp. Sprott Physical Uranium Trust NexGen Energy Ltd. Oklo, Inc. IHI Corp. Hitachi Ltd. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. AtkinsRéalis Group, Inc. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Samsung C&T Corp. Uranium Energy Corp. JGC Holdings Corp. NuScale Power Corp. Centrus Energy Corp. Energy Fuels, Inc. To view, create a free account | |||
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Tracking error (1Y) | ||||
Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -70.96bps Worst -140.25bps | Best -62.24bps Worst -138.50bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.29bps Worst -16.14bps | Avg -0.24bps Worst -19.53bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about URA and NUKL
How did URA and NUKL perform in 2026?
As of 9/4/2026, URA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 6.72%, while NUKL has returned 1.62%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: URA or NUKL?
As of 9/4/2026, URA has recorded +€756M in net flows YTD, compared to +€710M for NUKL since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: URA or NUKL?
As of 9/4/2026, URA reported a 1-year volatility of 45.47%, whereas NUKL registered volatility 38.99% over the same period.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: URA or NUKL?
As of 9/4/2026, URA has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.56%, while NUKL offers 0.00%.
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