Compare URNG vs. NUKL ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (March 30, 2026 - April 28, 2026) |
URNG NUKL |
Comparison analysis Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNG) and VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF (NUKL) belong to the World Blended Cap and Alternative Energy industry segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Energy, Industrials and Materials are URNG’s top sector exposures, while NUKL invests in Energy, Industrials and Financials as its top 3. URNG’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (15.87%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (8.18%) and URANIUM ENERGY (7.36%). NUKL’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (15.46%), NEXGEN ENERGY LTD (7.24%) and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT (6.69%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, URNG is more expensive than NUKL, with 0.55%. URNG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$7.9M vs. +$20M for NUKL. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +41.98bps (URNG) and +27.45bps (NUKL). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of URNG and NUKL, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
URNG Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (Acc) - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Equities Share class Acc USD ISIN IE000NDWFGA5 | NUKL VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Global Equities ISIN IE000M7V94E1 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $33.79 | $61.76 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €655M | |||
Base currency | USD | USD | ||
E/R | 0.65% | 0.55% | ||
Rating | Not rated | |||
Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | 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. | 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 MarketVectorâ„¢ Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Index provides exposure to companies operating in the global uranium and nuclear energy infrastructure sector. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | Capitalization | ||
Tax optimisation | ||||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +21.21% To view, create a free account | +13.40% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -10.08% | -13.84% | ||
1 year | +138.78% | +105.02% | ||
3 years | +222.38% | +244.28% | ||
5 years | - | - | ||
Month to date | +17.43% | +10.50% | ||
Quarter to date | +17.43% | +10.50% | ||
Year to date | +29.75% | +14.73% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 48 | 25 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | 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 To view, create a free account | CAMECO NEXGEN ENERGY LTD SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT ALTC ACQUISITION US46982L1089 FUJI ELECTRIC CA04764T1049 HITACHI MITSUBISHI HVY URANIUM ENERGY SAMSUNG C&T CORP IHI CORP ENERGY FUELS JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION DENISON MINES To view, create a free account | ||
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Trackinsight replication rating | Not rated | |||
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Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -42.27bps Worst -147.97bps | Best -65.07bps Worst -138.50bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.26bps Worst -10.42bps | Avg -0.26bps Worst -19.53bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about URNG and NUKL
How did URNG and NUKL perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, URNG has delivered a year-to-date performance of 29.75%, while NUKL has returned 14.73%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: URNG or NUKL?
As of yesterday, URNG has recorded +€133M in net flows YTD, compared to +€686M for NUKL since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: URNG or NUKL?
As of yesterday, URNG reported a 1-year volatility of 45.44%, whereas NUKL registered volatility 38.01% over the same period.
How do URNG and NUKL differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, URNG is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 53.03%, Industrials, weight 25.15% and Materials, weight 4.58%. The top sectors in NUKL feature Energy, weight 40.73%, Industrials, weight 32.86% and Financials, weight 6.69%.
How do URNG and NUKL differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, URNG has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 37.44%, USA, weight 27.06% and Republic of Korea, weight 14.36%. The top countries in NUKL feature Canada, weight 41.06%, USA, weight 22.64% and Japan, weight 22.62%.
How do URNG and NUKL differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, URNG include CAMECO, weight 15.87%, NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 8.18% and URANIUM ENERGY, weight 7.36%. The top positions in NUKL feature CAMECO, weight 15.46%, NEXGEN ENERGY LTD, weight 7.24% and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT, weight 6.69%.
Is URNG or NUKL more diversified?
As of yesterday, URNG holds 48 securities, with 76.40% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. NUKL, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 84.02% concentrated in its top 15.
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