Compare URA vs. URNG ETF performance

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Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (December 22, 2025 - March 20, 2026)
URA +7.65% URNG +7.90%

Comparison analysis

Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides exposure to the Alternative Energy segment. Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNG) 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 Materials. URA’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (22.56%), ALTC ACQUISITION (7.06%) and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (6.45%). URNG’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (15.05%), ALTC ACQUISITION (8.69%) and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (7.95%). 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 +$275M vs. +$8.5M for URNG. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +5.75bps (URA) and +44.68bps (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	$47.31	$29.00
AuM	-	-
Total AuM of fund		€546M
Base currency	USD	USD
E/R	0.69%	0.65%
Rating

Provider	Global X	Global X
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	-12.41% To view, create a free account	-12.21% To view, create a free account
3 months	+7.65%	+7.90%
1 year	+95.80%	+100.61%
3 years	+182.86%	+186.51%
5 years	+198.61%	-
Month to date	-12.91%	-13.09%
Quarter to date	+10.45%	+11.36%
Year to date	+10.45%	+11.36%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Perf./Volatility
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Exposure
Countries
Sectors or issuer types
Number of holdings	49	48
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	CAMECO ALTC ACQUISITION NEXGEN ENERGY LTD URANIUM ENERGY ENERGY FUELS US63253R2013 SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT PALADIN ENERGY DENISON MINES HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD CENTRUS ENERGY CORP SAMSUNG C&T CORP BHP GROUP LTD DOOSAN ENERBILITY ITOCHU To view, create a free account	CAMECO ALTC ACQUISITION NEXGEN ENERGY LTD URANIUM ENERGY ENERGY FUELS US63253R2013 PALADIN ENERGY DENISON MINES CENTRUS ENERGY CORP HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD SAMSUNG C&T CORP BHP GROUP LTD DOOSAN ENERBILITY KEPCO E&C YELLOW CAKE PLC To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	Solactive Global Uranium Index	Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components v2 Index
Replication method
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Trackinsight replication rating
Tracking error (1Y)
Tracking difference (1Y)

Sustainability
ESG Consensus®
SDG

Frequently asked questions about URA and URNG

How did URA and URNG perform in 2026?

As of 3/20/2026, URA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 10.45%, while URNG has returned 11.36%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: URA or URNG?

As of 3/20/2026, URA reported a 1-year volatility of 42.68%, whereas URNG registered volatility 45.15% over the same period.

How do URA and URNG differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/20/2026, URA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 54.62%, Industrials, weight 21.08% and Materials, weight 4.83%. The top sectors in URNG feature Energy, weight 53.75%, Industrials, weight 22.78% and Materials, weight 4.97%.

How do URA and URNG differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/20/2026, URA has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 45.11%, USA, weight 23.37% and Republic of Korea, weight 12.03%. The top countries in URNG feature Canada, weight 37.09%, USA, weight 28.38% and Republic of Korea, weight 12.78%.

How do URA and URNG differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/20/2026, URA include CAMECO, weight 22.56%, ALTC ACQUISITION, weight 7.06% and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 6.45%. The top positions in URNG feature CAMECO, weight 15.05%, ALTC ACQUISITION, weight 8.69% and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 7.95%.

Is URA or URNG more diversified?

As of 3/20/2026, URA holds 49 securities, with 77.69% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. URNG, by comparison, includes 48 holdings and has 76.37% concentrated in its top 15.

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

As of 3/20/2026, URA has a trailing 12-month yield of 4.41%, while URNG offers 0.00%.

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