Best Uranium ETFs: Compare Uranium & Nuclear Funds
Every uranium and nuclear-energy ETF in one place. Compare physical-uranium trusts, uranium-miner funds, and broader nuclear-energy funds by expense ratio, assets under management (AUM), and what each one holds, then open a fund page for the full breakdown and the stocks it invests in.
Informational only — not investment advice.
| Fund | Type | Expense | AUM | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRUUF Sprott Physical Uranium Trust | physical | 0.45% | $6.5B | Physical U3O8 |
| U.UN Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX) | physical | 0.45% | $6.5B | Physical U3O8 |
| URA Global X Uranium ETF | equity | 0.69% | $6.3B | 50+ uranium companies |
| NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | nuclear | 0.52% | $4.6B | ~28 nuclear & uranium companies |
| URNM Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | equity | 0.75% | $2.0B | 30+ uranium companies + physical |
| NUKZ Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF | nuclear | 0.85% | $837M | Reactors, utilities & fuel companies |
| URNJ Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | equity | 0.8% | $358M | 30+ junior miners |
| HURA Global X Uranium ETF (TSX) | equity | 0.69% | $189M | 50+ uranium companies |
Frequently asked questions about uranium ETFs
What is the best uranium ETF?
It depends what exposure you want. For the uranium price itself, the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (SRUUF / U.UN) holds physical uranium. For diversified miner exposure, the Global X Uranium ETF (URA) is the largest and most liquid. For a concentrated pure-play miner basket, the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) goes further, and the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ) targets explorers for maximum leverage. Compare expense ratios, AUM, and holdings in the table above. This is information, not investment advice.
What is the difference between a physical uranium ETF and a uranium miners ETF?
A physical uranium fund (such as SRUUF) holds uranium oxide in storage, so its value tracks the uranium spot price with no company-specific risk. A uranium miners ETF (such as URA or URNM) holds shares in mining companies, which adds operating leverage — miners can outperform when prices rise and underperform when they fall — plus company-specific and equity-market risk.
Is there a nuclear energy ETF as well as a uranium ETF?
Yes — and the table above now includes two. NLR (VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF) and NUKZ (Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF) blend nuclear utilities and reactor-technology companies with uranium miners, so they are broader than a pure uranium bet. The physical trust (SRUUF) and the dedicated miner funds (URA, URNM, URNJ) remain the most direct uranium exposure.
What expense ratios do uranium and nuclear ETFs charge?
These funds carry higher fees than broad-market index funds because they provide specialist sector access. The funds tracked here range roughly from about 0.45% for the physical uranium trust to about 0.85% for the nuclear-renaissance fund. See the exact figure for each fund in the comparison table above.