Global X Uranium ETF (URA) belongs to the Commodity Producers Equities 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 14 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities 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 | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | URA vs NANR | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs LIMI | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs COPA | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | URA vs CCNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to URA
URA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 16 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 95 | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | URA vs CCNR | |
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 94 | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | URA vs LIT | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | URA vs LIMI | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 87 | 140.46M | Jun 2018 | URA vs BATT | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 86 | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | URA vs NANR |
Top Performing URA Alternatives (YTD)
URA is at 17.93% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 30.84% | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | URA vs LIT | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 27.29% | 473.11M | Jun 2023 | URA vs ICOP | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 27.16% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | URA vs CCNR | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | 26.69% | 319.79M | Mar 2024 | URA vs COPP | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 26.16% | 140.46M | Jun 2018 | URA vs BATT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to URA
URA has 50.19% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.14% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | URA vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 16.39% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | URA vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 16.50% | 119.66M | Jun 2025 | URA vs TURF | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.94% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | URA vs CSNR | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | 17.32% | 133.03M | Mar 2010 | URA vs FTRI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to URA
URA has a 1-year max drawdown of -28.43%. There are 14 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | -6.47% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | URA vs CCNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -6.81% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | URA vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -7.97% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | URA vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -8.39% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | URA vs CSNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -8.93% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | URA vs NANR |
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 | 88 | 7.88% | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | URA vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 15 | -2.28% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | URA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 81 | 35.98% | 10.85B | May 2018 | URA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 75 | 25.71% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | URA vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 11.15% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | URA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 4.75% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | URA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.96% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | URA vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | URA vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 59 | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | URA vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 61 | 5.97% | 1.25B | Jun 2011 | URA vs SDIV |
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