Compare URA vs. U3O8 ETF performance

›Compare ETFs›URA vs. U3O8 ETF comparison

Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (March 27, 2026 - April 27, 2026)
URA +20.77% U3O8 +13.79%

Comparison analysis

Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides exposure to the Alternative Energy segment. Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (U3O8) 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. Energy, Industrials and Financials are URA’s top sector exposures, while U3O8 invests in Energy, Financials and Industrials as its top 3. URA’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (23.52%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (6.56%) and URANIUM ENERGY (5.91%). 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 0.69%, URA is cheaper than U3O8, with 0.85%. URA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$232M vs. +$4.4M for U3O8. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +6.46bps (URA) and +57.71bps (U3O8). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and U3O8, 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	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	$56.63	$16.89
AuM	-	-
E/R	0.69%	0.85%
Rating

Provider	Global X	HANetf
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.	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	Distribution	Capitalization


Tax optimisation
PEA
UK Reporting

Performance and flows	Perf. Flows	Perf. Flows
1 month	+20.77% To view, create a free account	+13.79% To view, create a free account
3 months	-0.87%	-6.84%
1 year	+137.72%	+117.26%
3 years	+231.77%	+166.57%
5 years	+259.71%	-
Month to date	+19.64%	+10.94%
Quarter to date	+19.64%	+10.94%
Year to date	+32.23%	+29.86%

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	49	39
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	CAMECO NEXGEN ENERGY LTD URANIUM ENERGY ALTC ACQUISITION US63253R2013 SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT ENERGY FUELS PALADIN ENERGY HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD DENISON MINES CENTRUS ENERGY CORP BHP GROUP LTD DAEWOO ENG&CONST DOOSAN ENERBILITY ITOCHU To view, create a free account	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 To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	Solactive Global Uranium Index	North Shore Sprott Uranium Miners Index
Replication method
Replication model
Trackinsight replication rating
Tracking error (1Y)
Tracking difference (1Y)
1Y cumulative return difference	Best -56.03bps Worst -135.40bps	Best -32.10bps Worst -141.31bps
Daily return difference	Avg -0.26bps Worst -132.00bps	Avg -0.26bps Worst -31.76bps

Sustainability
ESG Consensus®
SDG

Frequently asked questions about URA and U3O8

How did URA and U3O8 perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, URA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 32.23%, while U3O8 has returned 29.86%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: URA or U3O8?

As of yesterday, URA has recorded +€788M in net flows YTD, compared to +€69M for U3O8 since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: URA or U3O8?

As of yesterday, URA reported a 1-year volatility of 42.81%, whereas U3O8 registered volatility 40.32% over the same period.

How do URA and U3O8 differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, URA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 53.91%, Industrials, weight 22.79% and Financials, weight 4.83%. The top sectors in U3O8 feature Energy, weight 58.35%, Financials, weight 9.96% and Industrials, weight 3.33%.

How do URA and U3O8 differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, URA has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 46.05%, USA, weight 22.05% and Republic of Korea, weight 13.15%. The top countries in U3O8 feature Canada, weight 52.89%, USA, weight 22.74% and Australia, weight 14.43%.

How do URA and U3O8 differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, URA include CAMECO, weight 23.52%, NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 6.56% and URANIUM ENERGY, weight 5.91%. The top positions in U3O8 feature US63253R2013, weight 18.53%, CAMECO, weight 16.55% and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT, weight 9.96%.

Is URA or U3O8 more diversified?

As of yesterday, URA holds 49 securities, with 77.56% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. U3O8, by comparison, includes 39 holdings and has 89.79% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: URA or U3O8?

As of yesterday, URA has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.68%, while U3O8 offers 0.00%.

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