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ICLNvsURAETF Comparison

ETF 1
ICLN

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-0.12%
Full ICLN fund page
VS
ETF 2
URA

Global X Uranium ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-0.12%
Full URA fund page

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) and Global X Uranium ETF (URA) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. ICLN's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, URA's top sector exposures are Energy, Industrials and Financials. ICLN is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.69% for URA. ICLN is up 12.83% year-to-date (YTD) with +$22M in YTD flows. URA performs better with 19.96% YTD performance, and +$826M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ICLN and URA below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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ICLN vs URA performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ICLN
URA
-2.54%-3.64%
+9.76%+10.56%
+12.83%+19.96%
+63.16%+129.37%
+0.84%+197.31%
-22.05%+246.29%
Flows
ICLN
URA
+$47M+$155M
+$35M+$1.12B
+$22M+$826M
+$75M+$1.46B
-$1.82B+$2.82B
-$1.08B+$4.06B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ICLN
URA
+25.38%+48.48%
+23.12%+42.52%
+22.29%+34.09%
+25.68%+36.57%
Max drawdown
ICLN
URA
-8.79%-19.14%
-10.55%-28.67%
-44.77%-36.76%
-56.66%-37.14%
Max drawdown duration
ICLN
URA
14d42d
77d97d
1016d214d
1591d738d
Trading data

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ICLN
URA
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$18.51
$51.36
Previous close
03/11/2026
$18.25
$52.31
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ICLN
URA
Last price
$18.51
$51.36
1D performance
+1.42%
-1.82%
AuM$2.16 B$7.14 B
E/R0.39%0.69%
Characteristics
ICLN
URA
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
BenchmarkS&P Global Clean Energy Transition IndexSolactive Global Uranium Index
N° of holdings9042
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 24, 2008November 4, 2010
ESGYesYes
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Exposure

Countries

ICLN
USA
44.58%
China
17.32%
Brazil
7.97%
Spain
7.67%
Other
22.46%
URA
Canada
46.96%
USA
25.64%
Australia
9.07%
Republic of Korea
8.61%
Other
9.73%

Sectors

ICLN
Utilities
40.87%
Industrials
28.2%
Information Techn.
14.65%
Other
16.28%
URA
Energy
56.19%
Industrials
16.86%
Other
26.95%
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Diversification

ICLN

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.94%
URA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

79.92%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
ICLN
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
10.56%
US65290E1010
9.94%
FIRST SOLAR
6.77%
IBERDROLA SA
5.47%
YANGTZE POWER
4.38%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
3.56%
ENPHASE ENERGY
2.99%
EQUATORIAL ENERGIA
2.83%
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS
2.68%
ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
2.15%
SUNRUN
2.05%
PLUG POWER
1.94%
ORSTED
1.91%
SUZLON ENERGY
1.88%
CLEARWAY ENERGY INC
1.84%
URA
CAMECO
24.73%
ALTC ACQUISITION
8.16%
URANIUM ENERGY
6.63%
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
5.56%
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
5.49%
US63253R2013
4.48%
ENERGY FUELS
4.14%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
3.78%
PALADIN ENERGY
3.18%
DENISON MINES
3.03%
SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD
3.03%
SAMSUNG C&T CORP
2.07%
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
1.94%
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
1.87%
NUSCALE POWER CORPORATION
1.84%
Frequently asked questions about ICLN and URA

How have the ICLN and URA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 11, 2026, ICLN is up 12.83% year-to-date (YTD), while URA has returned 19.96%. That puts URA better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ICLN or URA?

Year-to-date, the ICLN ETF saw +$22M in flows, compared to +$826M for URA.

Which ETF is more volatile: ICLN or URA?

Over the past year, ICLN had a volatility of 23.12%, while URA experienced 42.52%.

Which ETF is bigger: ICLN or URA?

As of March 11, 2026, ICLN holds $2.16 B in assets under management (AUM), while URA manages $7.14 B.

What sectors do the ICLN and URA ETFs invest in?

ICLN leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, URA focuses on Energy and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the ICLN ETF and URA ETF?

ICLN top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, US65290E1010 and FIRST SOLAR. URA holds in its top three: CAMECO, ALTC ACQUISITION and URANIUM ENERGY.

Which ETF is more diversified: ICLN or URA?

ICLN holds 101 securities with 60.94% of its assets in the top 15. URA has 48 securities and a top 15 weight of 79.92%.

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