- ISIN
- US92189F6016
- CUSIP
- 92189F601
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Aug 13, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $4B
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Performance
NLR Performance Chart
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. NLR is currently trading at $127 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NLR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,687.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has returned 2.21% so far this year and 19.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NLR has had an annualized return of 13.27%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.67%.
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF
- 1D
- 1.84%
- 1M
- 1.50%
- YTD
- 2.21%
- 6M
- 3.98%
- 1Y
- 19.49%
- 3Y*
- 31.29%
- 5Y*
- 21.86%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 2.00%
- YTD
- 9.57%
- 6M
- 10.71%
- 1Y
- 25.41%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 12.48%
- 10Y*
- 13.67%
NLR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2007, NLR's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +23.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NLR closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 19, 2008 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 6, 2008 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.73% | -0.29% | -10.17% | 9.60% | -8.68% | -4.77% | 2.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 9.88% | -11.27% | -7.62% | 7.74% | 23.12% | 14.39% | 3.08% | 3.60% | 14.25% | 14.34% | -16.20% | -2.07% | 56.50% |
| 2024 | 5.66% | -3.56% | 3.93% | 1.03% | 13.08% | -7.85% | -1.34% | -4.23% | 10.57% | 8.89% | 4.83% | -14.07% | 14.26% |
| 2023 | 5.86% | -4.78% | 0.41% | 1.89% | -3.48% | 8.72% | 3.32% | 4.75% | 10.20% | -1.30% | 5.73% | 1.46% | 36.67% |
| 2022 | -2.94% | 1.63% | 5.18% | -2.85% | 2.52% | -7.68% | 6.37% | 1.42% | -8.38% | 4.03% | 6.11% | -1.73% | 2.29% |
| 2021 | -1.51% | -1.69% | 10.04% | 2.08% | 1.79% | -3.72% | -1.03% | 3.72% | -1.53% | 4.65% | -2.95% | 3.82% | 13.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.01%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 101.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.47% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.01%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 80.47%
- Downside Capture
- 101.47%
Expense Ratio
NLR has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NLR ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NLR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.85 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.37 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.66 | 2.81 | -2.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.43 | 12.55 | -11.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.17 | $3.17 | $0.61 | $3.26 | $1.11 | $1.09 | $1.10 | $1.07 | $1.94 | $2.38 | $1.72 | $1.49 |
Dividend yield | 2.49% | 2.55% | 0.76% | 4.54% | 2.02% | 1.99% | 2.23% | 2.21% | 3.91% | 4.86% | 3.62% | 3.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.17 | $3.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.26 | $3.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $1.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF was 65.05%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 3788 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF drawdown is 22.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.05%Oct 2008 | 11mo 25d | 15y 21d | 16y 11dNov 2007 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -30.48%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 1mo 15d | 3mo 29dJan 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -29.72%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 21dJan 2026 - now |
2025 bear market2025 | -25.80%Nov 2025 | 1mo 6d | 2mo 8d | 3mo 14dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2024 bear market2024 | -21.43%Sep 2024 | 3mo 17d | 1mo 10d | 4mo 27dMay 2024 - Oct 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NLR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.05% | -56.78% | -8.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -29.72% | -9.10% | -20.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -30.48% | -18.90% | -11.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.48% | -25.43% | -5.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.35% | -33.92% | -0.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -22.77% | -1.43% | -21.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -35.69% | -10.71% | -24.98% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.65% | 2.03% | +11.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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