UX vs. IAK

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

UX (Roundhill Uranium ETF) and IAK (iShares U.S. Insurance ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - UX is a Uranium fund actively managed by Roundhill, while IAK is a Financials Equities fund tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Select Insurance Index. UX is actively managed, while IAK is passively managed. Over the past year, UX returned 8.41% vs 19.63% for IAK. Their -0.04 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. UX charges 0.75%/yr vs 0.38%/yr for IAK.

Performance

UX vs. IAK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) and iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, UX achieves a -7.20% return, which is significantly lower than IAK's 10.07% return.

UX

• 1D: -0.42%
• 1M: -3.39%
• 6M: -20.24%
• YTD: -7.20%
• 1Y: 8.41%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 6.81%

IAK

• 1D: -0.31%
• 1M: -0.06%
• 6M: 12.67%
• YTD: 10.07%
• 1Y: 19.63%
• 3Y*: 19.72%
• 5Y*: 15.95%
• 10Y*: 13.45%
• ALL TIME*: 7.39%

*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)
IAK iShares U.S. Insurance ETF	$14.76M	$20.90M	$11.89M
UX Roundhill Uranium ETF	$78.52K	$83.79K	$172.73K

UX vs. IAK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
UX Roundhill Uranium ETF	-7.20%	18.96%
IAK iShares U.S. Insurance ETF	10.07%	7.07%

Correlation

The correlation between UX and IAK is -0.13, meaning they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. This relationship can weaken or reverse as market conditions change.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.13
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 29, 2025	-0.04

UX vs. IAK - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	UX	IAK
Energy	100.0%	-
Basic Materials	-	-
Communication Services	-	-
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Financial Services	-	99.3%
Healthcare	-	0.7%
Industrials	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

UX vs. IAK — Risk / Return Rank

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

UX

UX Risk / Return Rank: 18
UX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18
UX Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
UX Omega Ratio Rank: 19
UX Calmar Ratio Rank: 18
UX Martin Ratio Rank: 16

IAK

IAK Risk / Return Rank: 53
IAK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 48
IAK Sortino Ratio Rank: 48
IAK Omega Ratio Rank: 45
IAK Calmar Ratio Rank: 71
IAK Martin Ratio Rank: 52

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.

UX vs. IAK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) and iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK). 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.

	UX	IAK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.32	1.17	-0.85
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.69	1.72	-1.03
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.08	1.21	-0.13
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.42	2.45	-2.03
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.76	5.96	-5.20

UX vs. IAK - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UX Sharpe Ratio is 0.32, which is lower than the IAK Sharpe Ratio of 1.17. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UX and IAK, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

UX vs. IAK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UX drawdown since its inception was -26.11%, smaller than the maximum IAK drawdown of -77.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UX and IAK.

Drawdown Indicators

	UX	IAK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-26.11%	-77.38%	+51.27%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.11%	-7.62%	-18.49%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-11.58%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-14.76%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-44.95%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-24.92%	-3.23%	-21.69%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-11.56%	-16.01%	+4.45%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	14.45%	3.13%	+11.32%

Volatility

UX vs. IAK - Volatility Comparison

Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) has a higher volatility of 9.15% compared to iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) at 7.03%. This indicates that UX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than IAK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	UX	IAK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.15%	7.03%	+2.12%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	22.93%	12.43%	+10.50%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	34.30%	16.00%	+18.30%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.49%	18.13%	+17.36%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	35.49%	20.92%	+14.57%

UX vs. IAK - Expense Ratio Comparison

UX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than IAK's 0.38% expense ratio.

Dividends

UX vs. IAK - Dividend Comparison

UX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.59%, less than IAK's 2.43% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
IAK iShares U.S. Insurance ETF	2.43%	1.69%	1.49%	1.44%	1.69%	2.26%	2.07%	1.84%	2.33%	1.62%	1.68%	1.62%
UX Roundhill Uranium ETF	1.59%	1.48%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both UX and IAK in my portfolio?

UX and IAK have a correlation of -0.13, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, UX or IAK?

UX has higher volatility (9.15%) compared to IAK (7.03%). In terms of maximum drawdown, UX dropped -26.11% vs IAK's -77.38%.

Which ETF is better, UX or IAK?

On 1-year performance, IAK leads with 19.63% vs 8.41% for UX. On fees, IAK is cheaper at 0.38% per year. On volatility, IAK has been the lower-risk option at 7.03%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, UX or IAK?

Over the 1-year period, IAK has performed better with a 19.63% return vs 8.41%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, UX or IAK?

IAK is cheaper with a 0.38% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for UX.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, UX or IAK?

IAK has the higher dividend yield at 2.43%, compared with 1.59% for UX.

What is the main difference between UX and IAK?

UX is categorized as Uranium, while IAK is Financials Equities. They also come from different issuers: Roundhill and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for UX and 0.38% for IAK.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

IAK currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.17 vs 0.32), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.