Global X Uranium ETF (URA) belongs to the Uranium category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with URA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to URA
URA charges 0.69% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Uranium category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs URAN | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 0.56% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | URA vs NLR | |
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | 0.75% | 4.47M | Jan 2025 | URA vs UX | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 0.80% | 385.47M | Feb 2023 | URA vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 0.85% | 2.08B | Dec 2019 | URA vs URNM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to URA
URA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. No ETFs in the Uranium category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 18.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 18 | 385.47M | Feb 2023 | URA vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 17 | 2.08B | Dec 2019 | URA vs URNM | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 15 | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | URA vs NLR | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 13 | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs URAN | |
| Direxion Daily Uranium Industry Bull 2X Shares | 13 | 41.34M | Jun 2024 | URA vs URAA |
Top Performing URA Alternatives (YTD)
URA is at 6.67% YTD. No ETFs in the Uranium category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 1.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 1.46% | 2.08B | Dec 2019 | URA vs URNM | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | -1.45% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | URA vs NLR | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | -2.58% | 385.47M | Feb 2023 | URA vs URNJ | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | -3.44% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs URAN | |
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | -5.87% | 4.47M | Jan 2025 | URA vs UX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to URA
URA has 51.33% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Uranium category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 34.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | 34.10% | 4.47M | Jan 2025 | URA vs UX | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 39.64% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs URAN | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 42.81% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | URA vs NLR | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | 52.32% | 2.08B | Dec 2019 | URA vs URNM | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | 61.84% | 385.47M | Feb 2023 | URA vs URNJ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to URA
URA has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.48%. There are 3 ETFs in the Uranium category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -24.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Uranium ETF | -24.92% | 4.47M | Jan 2025 | URA vs UX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | -29.72% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | URA vs NLR | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | -31.02% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs URAN | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | -38.72% | 2.08B | Dec 2019 | URA vs URNM | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | -43.66% | 385.47M | Feb 2023 | URA vs URNJ |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 84 | 7.89% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | URA vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 11 | -6.53% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | URA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 24.56% | 11.08B | May 2018 | URA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 60 | 10.71% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | URA vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 23 | 1.13% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | URA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -5.97% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | URA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 78 | 4.54% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | URA vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 89 | 49.19% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | URA vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 60 | 20.97% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | URA vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 50 | 4.72% | 1.21B | Jun 2011 | URA vs SDIV |
Often Compared With URA
Investors most often compare URA with NUKZ, CCJ, UUUU. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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