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
- 4.66%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 23.56%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 18 / 100
The Best Uranium ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | Aug 13, 2007 | 0.56% | -1.81% | 12.80% | 2.60% | 18 | ||||||||
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | Nov 4, 2010 | 0.69% | 6.53% | 15.90% | 4.58% | 23 | ||||||||
| Direxion Daily Uranium Industry Bull 2X Shares | Uranium, Leveraged Equities | Jun 25, 2024 | 1.28% | -9.76% | — | 11.27% | 16 | ||||||||
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | Sep 23, 2024 | 0.35% | -4.80% | — | 2.69% | 15 | ||||||||
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | Feb 1, 2023 | 0.80% | -2.54% | — | 6.75% | 23 | ||||||||
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | Dec 3, 2019 | 0.85% | -0.56% | — | 3.19% | 22 | ||||||||
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | Uranium | Jan 28, 2025 | 0.75% | -5.82% | — | 1.57% | 12 |
Best Uranium ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Uranium ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are URNJ (23) and URA (23).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 23 | 357.66M | Feb 2023 | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | 23 | 6.29B | Nov 2010 | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 22 | 1.96B | Dec 2019 | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 18 | 4.49B | Aug 2007 | |
| Direxion Daily Uranium Industry Bull 2X Shares | 16 | 40.07M | Jun 2024 |
Best-Performing Uranium ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Uranium ETFs is NLR (19.78%).
Across the lineup, Uranium ETFs show an average 1-year return of 23.56% and an average 5-year return of 17.05%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 19.78% | 4.49B | Aug 2007 | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | 18.77% | 6.29B | Nov 2010 | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 12.61% | 1.96B | Dec 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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 0.56% | 4.49B | Aug 2007 | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | 0.69% | 6.29B | Nov 2010 | |
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | 0.75% | 4.47M | Jan 2025 | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 0.80% | 357.66M | Feb 2023 |
Highest-Yield Uranium ETFs
The top Uranium ETFs is URAA (11.27%).
Across the lineup, Uranium ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.66%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Uranium Industry Bull 2X Shares | 11.27% | 40.07M | Jun 2024 | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 6.75% | 357.66M | Feb 2023 | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | 4.58% | 6.29B | Nov 2010 | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 3.19% | 1.96B | Dec 2019 | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 2.69% | — | Sep 2024 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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