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The Best Uranium ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Uranium ETFs.

Uranium ETFs and funds provide exposure to the uranium and nuclear energy theme — spanning equities of uranium mining and exploration companies, physically-backed holdings of uranium, and broader nuclear energy and reactor-technology firms. Demand is driven by nuclear power generation and the global push for low-carbon baseload electricity, making the sector sensitive to energy policy, reactor build-outs, and uranium supply dynamics.

Number of ETFs
7
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.75%
Avg. Dividend Yield
5.06%
Avg. 1 Year Return
5.01%
Median Risk/Return Score
15 / 100
The Best Uranium ETFs

7 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend YieldRisk / Return RankMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS ETF US...Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy EquitiesMar 5, 20250.45%
1.96%
0.00%
20
WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS ETFUranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy EquitiesMar 5, 20250.45%
1.79%
0.00%
21
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Technologies UCITS ETFUranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy EquitiesFeb 3, 20230.55%
-1.18%
0.00%
14
Global X Uranium UCITS ETF USD DistributingUraniumOct 28, 20220.65%
0.84%
0.15%
15
Global X Uranium UCITS ETF USD AccumulatingUraniumApr 20, 20220.65%
-0.73%
0.00%
15
HANetf Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF AccUraniumMay 3, 20220.85%
1.43%
0.00%
21
Global X Uranium UCITS ETF USD AccUraniumApr 22, 20220.65%
0.69%
0.00%
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Best Uranium ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Uranium ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are URNJ (17) and URNM (17). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF
17
319.84MFeb 2023
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF
17
1.79BDec 2019
Global X Uranium ETF
16
5.45BNov 2010
Roundhill Uranium ETF
15
4.95MJan 2025
Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF
11
Sep 2024

Best-Performing Uranium ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Uranium ETFs is URA (21.89%). Across the lineup, Uranium ETFs show an average 1-year return of 5.01% and an average 5-year return of 19.42%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Global X Uranium ETF
21.89%
5.45BNov 2010
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF
19.64%
3.81BAug 2007
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF
16.72%
1.79BDec 2019

Lowest-Cost Uranium ETFs

The top Uranium ETFs is URAN (0.35%). With an average expense ratio of 0.75%, Uranium ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF0.35%Sep 2024
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF0.56%3.81BAug 2007
Global X Uranium ETF0.69%5.45BNov 2010
Roundhill Uranium ETF0.75%4.95MJan 2025
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF0.80%319.84MFeb 2023

Highest-Yield Uranium ETFs

The top Uranium ETFs is URAA (12.99%). Across the lineup, Uranium ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.06%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Direxion Daily Uranium Industry Bull 2X Shares12.99%29.46MJun 2024
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF7.09%319.84MFeb 2023
Global X Uranium ETF4.86%5.45BNov 2010
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF3.32%1.79BDec 2019
Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF2.80%Sep 2024

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