Nuclear & Uranium Screener

Nuclear Energy ETFs 2026

Compare leading nuclear energy ETFs. Screen uranium miners, reactor component manufacturers, and advanced small modular reactor (SMR) pioneers powering the clean energy transition and AI data centers.

Total Funds

Nuclear Energy ETFs tracked

Total AUM

$10.91B

Combined assets under management

Median Yield

3.37%

Trailing 12-month median payout

Average Expense Ratio

0.66%

Lowest fee starts at 0.35% (URAN)

Nuclear Energy ETFs Highlights & Top Assets by AUM

Largest by AUM

URA

Global X Uranium ETF

AUM $4.99B

Fee 0.69%

3-Mo TR -16.8%

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Analyze fund

#2 by AUM

NLR

VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

AUM $3.19B

Fee 0.52%

3-Mo TR -18.4%

VanEck Analyze fund

#3 by AUM

URN

URNM

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

AUM $1.72B

Fee 0.75%

3-Mo TR -18.7%

Sprott Analyze fund

Nuclear Energy ETFs Directory

Showing 1–8 of 8 funds

Ticker / Fund Name	Issuer	Segment	AUM	Expense Ratio	3-Mo TR	Div. Yield (TTM)	Annual Payout	5Y Div Growth	Div Streak	Action
URA URA Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Global X Uranium ETF	Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$4.99B	0.69%	-16.8%	5.23%	$2.08	51.75%	1 y	Analyze
NLR NLR VanEck VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF	VanEck	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$3.19B	0.52%	-18.4%	3.06%	$3.17	23.63%	1 y	Analyze
URN URNM Sprott Sprott Uranium Miners ETF	Sprott	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$1.72B	0.75%	-18.7%	3.67%	$1.74	25.85%	1 y	Analyze
NUK NUKZ Exchange Traded Concepts Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF	Exchange Traded Concepts	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$639.26M	0.85%	-12.6%	0.96%	$0.58	-	1 y	Analyze
URN URNJ Sprott Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF	Sprott	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$299.37M	0.80%	-27.6%	8.22%	$1.66	-	1 y	Analyze
RCT RCTR First Trust First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II	First Trust	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$29.76M	0.70%	-8.2%	0.65%	$0.21	-	-	Analyze
URA URAN Themes ETF URAN	Themes ETF	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$22.72M	0.35%	-17.9%	3.05%	$1.06	-	1 y	Analyze
SMR SMRF SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. ALPS ETF Trust	SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.	Stocks in nuclear energy (global)	$14.65M	0.65%	-20.8%	3.69%	$0.84	-	-	Analyze

Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Understanding Nuclear Energy ETFs: Baseload Power & Uranium Supply

Nuclear Energy ETFs invest across the nuclear fuel cycle, including physical uranium holding companies, uranium miners, enrichment facilities, and nuclear reactor technology developers providing zero-emission baseload electricity.

Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns

Pure-Play Uranium Miners

Funds like URA and URNM focusing on companies actively mining and developing uranium deposits (Cameco, Kazatomprom, NexGen).

Nuclear Utilities & Component Builders

Strategies like NLR holding regulated nuclear utilities and industrial reactor engineering firms.

Next-Gen SMR & Tech Partnerships

Focusing on small modular reactors and companies contracting baseload clean power directly to hyperscale data centers.

How to Evaluate Nuclear Energy ETFs (Investor Checklist)

Understand Uranium Supply Deficits: Years of underinvestment in new mines have created a structural deficit between global reactor consumption and primary mine production.
Monitor Long-Term Utility Contracting: Nuclear utilities secure fuel via multi-year contracts; rising contract prices indicate sustained long-term cash flow expansion.
Assess Geopolitical Mining Concentration: Major uranium production is concentrated in Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia; verify jurisdictional stability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy ETFs

Why has interest in nuclear energy ETFs surged recently?

Surging electricity demand from AI data centers, paired with national net-zero carbon goals, has made nuclear energy's 24/7 carbon-free baseload power indispensable.

What is the difference between URA and URNM?

URA holds both uranium miners and diversified nuclear equipment companies, whereas URNM is a pure-play uranium mining fund with direct exposure to physical uranium holdings.

Which Nuclear Energy ETFs currently have the highest AUM?

In this category, Global X Uranium ETF (URA) leads with over $4.99B in Assets Under Management, offered by Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd..

What are the primary operational risks of uranium mining ETFs?

Risks include lengthy mine permitting timelines, sulfuric acid shortages for extraction, and geopolitical supply chain disruptions in Central Asia.

How can I track my Nuclear Energy ETFs with Snowball Analytics?

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