Compare URA vs. URNG ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 6, 2026 - May 5, 2026)
URA
+11.65%
URNG
+15.03%
05101520%Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 40
Comparison analysis

Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides exposure to the Alternative Energy segment. Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNG) 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 URNG invests in Energy, Industrials and Materials as its top 3. URA’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (23.52%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (6.56%) and URANIUM ENERGY (5.91%). URNG’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (15.87%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (8.18%) and URANIUM ENERGY (7.36%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, URA is more expensive than URNG, with 0.65%. URA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$198M vs. +$6.9M for URNG.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +6.52bps (URA) and +41.60bps (URNG). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and URNG, 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
URNG
Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (Acc) - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Equities
Share class
Acc
USD
ISIN
IE000NDWFGA5
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$54.06
$33.37
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€649M
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
TER
0.69%
0.65%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
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 Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNU) 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.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+11.65%
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+15.03%
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3 months
+8.63%
+9.47%
 
1 year
+121.76%
+125.62%
 
3 years
+210.08%
+219.41%
 
5 years
+212.52%
-
 
Month to date
-2.67%
-2.34%
 
Quarter to date
+14.20%
+15.96%
 
Year to date
+26.22%
+28.13%
 
 
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
48
 
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
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CAMECO
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
URANIUM ENERGY
ALTC ACQUISITION
US63253R2013
ENERGY FUELS
PALADIN ENERGY
DENISON MINES
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
DAEWOO ENG&CONST
BHP GROUP LTD
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
KEPCO E&C
YELLOW CAKE PLC
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
-66.50bps
Worst
-140.25bps
Best
-51.19bps
Worst
-153.46bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
-0.24bps
Worst
-8.45bps
Avg
-0.26bps
Worst
-10.42bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about URA and URNG

How did URA and URNG perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, URA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 26.22%, while URNG has returned 28.13%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: URA or URNG?

As of yesterday, URA has recorded +€762M in net flows YTD, compared to +€134M for URNG since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: URA or URNG?

As of yesterday, URA reported a 1-year volatility of 43.10%, whereas URNG registered volatility 45.77% over the same period.

How do URA and URNG 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 URNG feature Energy, weight 53.03%, Industrials, weight 25.15% and Materials, weight 4.58%.

How do URA and URNG 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 URNG feature Canada, weight 37.44%, USA, weight 27.06% and Republic of Korea, weight 14.36%.

How do URA and URNG 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 URNG feature CAMECO, weight 15.87%, NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 8.18% and URANIUM ENERGY, weight 7.36%.

Is URA or URNG more diversified?

As of yesterday, URA holds 49 securities, with 77.56% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. URNG, by comparison, includes 48 holdings and has 76.40% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of yesterday, URA has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.86%, while URNG offers 0.00%.

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