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LITvsNLRETF Comparison

ETF 1
LIT

Global X Lithium & Battery ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
+2.97%
VS
ETF 2
NLR

VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
+2.97%

Global X Lithium & Battery ETF (LIT) and VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. In contrast, NLR's top sector exposures are Energy, Utilities and Industrials. LIT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.52% for NLR. LIT is down -4.33% year-to-date (YTD) with -$243M in YTD flows. NLR performs worse with -23.24% YTD performance, and +$761M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LIT and NLR 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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LIT vs NLR performance and flow charts

Performance

-10.0-5.00.05.0%Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

Cumulative Flows

-120 M-100 M-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 MSep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LIT
NLR
-9.39%-8.64%
-10.33%-13.58%
-4.33%-23.24%
+3.77%-33.69%
+30.31%+51.33%
-28.71%+89.88%
Flows
LIT
NLR
-$120M-$90M
-$183M-$214M
-$243M+$761M
-$206M+$1.12B
-$1.20B+$3.84B
-$1.85B+$3.91B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LIT
NLR
+21.44%+37.88%
+26.46%+38.80%
+26.32%+33.15%
+25.93%+28.15%
Max drawdown
LIT
NLR
-20.94%-27.90%
-32.24%-44.30%
-35.88%-44.30%
-64.51%-44.30%
Max drawdown duration
LIT
NLR
64d61d
169d272d
617d272d
1800d272d
Trading data

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LIT
NLR
Last sale
10/28/2026 at 6:33 PM
$62.51
$95.75
Previous close
10/27/2026
$62.63
$94.92
Consolidated volume
10/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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NLR
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 6:33 PM
Live
Closed
LIT
NLR
Last price
$62.51
$95.75
1D performance
-0.19%
+0.87%
AuM$1.18 B$3.19 B
E/R0.75%0.52%
Characteristics
LIT
NLR
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVanEck
BenchmarkSolactive Global Lithium IndexMVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index
N° of holdings-25
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 22, 2010August 13, 2007
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

LIT
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NLR
USA
48.42%
Canada
19.33%
Australia
8.86%
Other
23.38%

Sectors

LIT
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NLR
Energy
42.29%
Utilities
28.82%
Industrials
23.77%
Other
5.12%
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Diversification

LIT
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NLR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

81.93%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
LIT
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NLR
Constellation Energy Corp.
8.67%
Cameco Corp.
7.99%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
6.18%
Fortum Oyj
5.79%
Uranium Energy Corp.
5.62%
Paladin Energy Ltd.
5.39%
NexGen Energy Ltd.
5.32%
BWX Technologies, Inc.
5.15%
Centrus Energy Corp.
5.12%
Denison Mines Corp.
5.11%
Energy Fuels, Inc.
4.57%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
4.56%
CGN Power Co., Ltd.
4.30%
NuScale Power Corp.
4.27%
Oklo, Inc.
3.88%
Frequently asked questions about LIT and NLR

How have the LIT and NLR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 27, 2026, LIT is down -4.33% year-to-date (YTD), while NLR has lost -23.24%. That puts LIT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LIT or NLR?

Year-to-date, the LIT ETF saw -$243M in flows, compared to +$761M for NLR.

Which ETF is more volatile: LIT or NLR?

Over the past year, LIT had a volatility of 26.46%, while NLR experienced 38.8%.

Which ETF is bigger: LIT or NLR?

As of October 27, 2026, LIT holds $1.18 B in assets under management (AUM), while NLR manages $3.19 B.

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