- ISIN
- US3015057157
- CUSIP
- 301505715
- Issuer
- Sprott
- Inception Date
- Dec 3, 2019
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Uranium
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- VettaFi Global Uranium Miners Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
URNM Performance Chart
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. URNM is currently trading at $56 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of URNM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,099.
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Returns By Period
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) has returned 2.35% so far this year and 27.99% over the past 12 months.
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF
- 1D
- -2.24%
- 1M
- -3.50%
- YTD
- 2.35%
- 6M
- 0.97%
- 1Y
- 27.99%
- 3Y*
- 23.55%
- 5Y*
- 15.98%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
URNM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2019, URNM's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +47.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -16.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, URNM closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 24, 2022 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35.47% | -3.25% | -12.22% | 8.55% | -10.61% | -8.32% | 2.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.69% | -14.36% | -6.67% | 6.91% | 15.95% | 19.20% | -5.76% | 13.86% | 17.50% | 6.52% | -13.64% | 2.09% | 40.78% |
| 2024 | 12.51% | -11.27% | 2.28% | 0.93% | 13.63% | -12.90% | -4.77% | -10.75% | 9.63% | 3.01% | 1.57% | -13.64% | -14.13% |
| 2023 | 15.06% | -8.11% | -6.53% | -1.02% | -1.77% | 10.07% | 3.52% | 10.85% | 22.46% | -1.84% | 6.72% | 1.37% | 57.80% |
| 2022 | -9.87% | 17.55% | 9.03% | -12.08% | -7.12% | -15.88% | 21.98% | 11.33% | -16.24% | 3.48% | 1.22% | -6.76% | -11.86% |
| 2021 | -4.57% | 30.51% | 3.74% | 6.44% | 12.39% | -5.70% | -5.31% | 6.01% | 22.43% | 14.08% | -5.99% | -7.18% | 78.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF has an annualized alpha of 21.81%, beta of 1.09, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2019.
- This ETF captured 146.98% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.36% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.22 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 21.81%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.22
- Upside Capture
- 146.98%
- Downside Capture
- 93.36%
Expense Ratio
URNM has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
URNM ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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 Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) 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.
| URNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.73 | 2.78 | -2.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.71 | 12.44 | -10.73 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF provided a 3.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.74 | $1.74 | $1.28 | $1.75 | $0.00 | $2.41 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 3.10% | 3.18% | 3.18% | 3.63% | 0.00% | 6.70% | 2.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sprott Uranium Miners 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 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $1.28 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.41 | $2.41 |
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 Sprott Uranium Miners 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 Sprott Uranium Miners ETF was 50.78%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current Sprott Uranium Miners ETF drawdown is 33.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -50.78%Apr 2025 | 10mo 22d | 5mo 10d | 1y 3moMay 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -42.55%Jul 2022 | 7mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2023 |
2026 bear market2026 | -38.72%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 25dJan 2026 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -38.39%Mar 2020 | 2mo 16d | 28d | 3mo 14dJan 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2021 bear market2021 | -28.21%Aug 2021 | 2mo 12d | 14d | 2mo 26dJun 2021 - Sep 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| URNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.78% | -56.78% | +6.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -38.72% | -9.10% | -29.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -50.78% | -18.90% | -31.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.78% | -25.43% | -25.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -33.11% | -1.80% | -31.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.13% | -10.71% | -7.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.41% | 2.03% | +14.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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