Compare URNG vs. U3O8 ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026)
URNG
+22.75%
U3O8
+29.66%
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Comparison analysis

Global X Uranium UCITS ETF (URNG) and Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (U3O8) 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 U3O8 invests in Energy, Financials and Industrials as its top 3. URNG’s top underlying securities are CAMECO (16.97%), URANIUM ENERGY (8.40%) and ALTC ACQUISITION (8.35%). U3O8’s top underlying securities are US63253R2013 (16.64%), CAMECO (15.74%) and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT (10.57%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, URNG is cheaper than U3O8, with 0.85%. URNG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$8.5M vs. +$4.3M for U3O8.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +44.77bps (URNG) and +59.48bps (U3O8). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of URNG and U3O8, 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
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
$30.63
$15.66
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€576M
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
E/R
0.65%
0.85%
 
Rating
 
 
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.
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
Capitalization
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-2.44%
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-4.64%
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3 months
+22.75%
+29.66%
 
1 year
+118.01%
+102.72%
 
3 years
+200.92%
+151.07%
 
5 years
-
-
 
Month to date
-8.22%
-9.84%
 
Quarter to date
+17.59%
+20.42%
 
Year to date
+17.59%
+20.42%
 
 
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
47
35
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
CAMECO
URANIUM ENERGY
ALTC ACQUISITION
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
US63253R2013
ENERGY FUELS
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
PALADIN ENERGY
DENISON MINES
SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD
NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION
YELLOW CAKE PLC
SAMSUNG C&T CORP
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
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US63253R2013
CAMECO
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
PALADIN ENERGY
CGN MINING
ENERGY FUELS
DENISON MINES
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
DEEP YELLOW
URANIUM ENERGY
YELLOW CAKE PLC
AU000000BMN9
UR ENERGY
CA46500E8678
CA29259W7008
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about URNG and U3O8

How did URNG and U3O8 perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, URNG has delivered a year-to-date performance of 17.59%, while U3O8 has returned 20.42%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: URNG or U3O8?

As of yesterday, URNG reported a 1-year volatility of 45.03%, whereas U3O8 registered volatility 41.05% over the same period.

How do URNG and U3O8 differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, URNG is primarily exposed to sectors such as Energy, weight 56.84%, Industrials, weight 19.13% and Materials, weight 5.80%. The top sectors in U3O8 feature Energy, weight 60.36%, Financials, weight 10.57% and Industrials, weight 3.37%.

How do URNG and U3O8 differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, URNG has its largest country exposures in Canada, weight 38.17%, USA, weight 30.52% and Australia, weight 11.04%. The top countries in U3O8 feature Canada, weight 52.59%, USA, weight 21.12% and Australia, weight 17.84%.

How do URNG and U3O8 differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, URNG include CAMECO, weight 16.97%, URANIUM ENERGY, weight 8.40% and ALTC ACQUISITION, weight 8.35%. The top positions in U3O8 feature US63253R2013, weight 16.64%, CAMECO, weight 15.74% and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT, weight 10.57%.

Is URNG or U3O8 more diversified?

As of yesterday, URNG holds 47 securities, with 78.04% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. U3O8, by comparison, includes 35 holdings and has 90.22% concentrated in its top 15.

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