NUKZ vs. HYLD

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

NUKZ (Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF) and HYLD (High Yield ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - NUKZ is a Energy Equities fund tracking the Range Nuclear Renaissance Index, while HYLD is a High Yield Bonds fund actively managed by Exchange Traded Concepts. NUKZ is passively managed, while HYLD is actively managed. NUKZ charges 0.85%/yr vs 1.29%/yr for HYLD.

Performance

NUKZ vs. HYLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF (NUKZ) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

NUKZ

• 1D: -0.20%
• 1M: -4.27%
• 6M: -8.28%
• YTD: 0.28%
• 1Y: 9.75%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 44.25%

HYLD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
NUKZ Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF	$6.06M	$6.01M	$8.30M

NUKZ vs. HYLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
NUKZ Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF	0.28%	56.57%	60.11%
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Return for Risk

NUKZ vs. HYLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

NUKZ

NUKZ Risk / Return Rank: 16
NUKZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
NUKZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
NUKZ Omega Ratio Rank: 16
NUKZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 17
NUKZ Martin Ratio Rank: 16

HYLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

NUKZ vs. HYLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF (NUKZ) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	NUKZ	HYLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.22	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.53	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.33	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.80	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	NUKZ	HYLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-33.03%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.29%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-16.46%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.44%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.42%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	NUKZ	HYLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.21%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	23.79%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	31.03%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	32.74%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	32.74%	—	—

NUKZ vs. HYLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

NUKZ has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than HYLD's 1.29% expense ratio.

Dividends

NUKZ vs. HYLD - Dividend Comparison

NUKZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.91%, while HYLD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.67%	7.86%	6.45%	7.52%	7.46%	7.97%	7.18%	6.59%	10.87%
NUKZ Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF	0.91%	0.91%	0.09%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, NUKZ or HYLD?

On fees, NUKZ is cheaper at 0.85% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, NUKZ or HYLD?

NUKZ is cheaper with a 0.85% expense ratio, compared with 1.29% for HYLD.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, NUKZ or HYLD?

NUKZ has the higher dividend yield at 0.91%, compared with 0.00% for HYLD.

What is the main difference between NUKZ and HYLD?

NUKZ is categorized as Energy Equities, while HYLD is High Yield Bonds. Their fees differ too: 0.85% for NUKZ and 1.29% for HYLD.