NLRvsSMRFETF Comparison
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VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) belongs to the Alternative Energy segment. ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) is part of the Options Strategies segment. NLR's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Utilities and Industrials. In contrast, SMRF's top sector exposures are Energy, Industrials and Technology. NLR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.52%, versus 0.65% for SMRF. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NLR and SMRF 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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NLR vs SMRF performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NLR SMRF | +0.81%-0.84% | +2.12%+2.15% | -4.53%n/a | -1.39%n/a | +90.82%n/a | +140.78%n/a |
| Flows | NLR SMRF | -$47M- | -$232M+$5M | +$890M- | +$2.13B- | +$3.98B- | +$4.04B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | NLR SMRF | +36.89%+43.15% | +39.33%n/a | +32.56%n/a | +27.61%n/a |
| Max drawdown | NLR SMRF | -19.34%-23.30% | -36.67%n/a | -36.67%n/a | -36.67%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | NLR SMRF | 81d81d | 225dn/a | 225dn/a | 225dn/a |
Trading data
NLR | SMRF | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 5:57 PM | $114.39 | |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $117.83 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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SMRF
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 5:57 PM
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NLR | SMRF | |
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| Last price | $114.39 | – |
| 1D performance | -2.92% | – |
| AuM | $4.12 B | $16.80 M |
| E/R | 0.52% | 0.65% |
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Exposure
Countries
NLR
USA
51.08%
Canada
18.8%
Australia
7.41%
Other
22.71%
SMRF
USA
58.86%
Canada
13.09%
Other
28.05%
Sectors
NLR
Energy
39.26%
Utilities
31.2%
Industrials
23.85%
Other
5.69%
SMRF
Energy
31.02%
Industrials
24.76%
Technology
21.55%
Utilities
16.87%
Other
5.8%
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Diversification
NLR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
83.33%
SMRF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
58.29%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
NLR
Constellation Energy Corp.
9.13%
Cameco Corp.
7.79%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
7.24%
BWX Technologies, Inc.
6.17%
Fortum Oyj
5.91%
Centrus Energy Corp.
5.69%
NexGen Energy Ltd.
5.27%
Uranium Energy Corp.
4.88%
Denison Mines Corp.
4.87%
Paladin Energy Ltd.
4.61%
CGN Power Co., Ltd.
4.53%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
4.45%
Oklo, Inc.
4.39%
NuScale Power Corp.
4.37%
Energy Fuels, Inc.
4.04%
SMRF
CGN Power Co., Ltd.
5.15%
NexGen Energy Ltd.
4.71%
Uranium Energy Corp.
4.61%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
4.46%
Cameco Corp.
4.40%
BWX Technologies, Inc.
4.40%
GE Vernova, Inc.
4.31%
Centrus Energy Corp.
3.88%
Oklo, Inc.
3.84%
Paladin Energy Ltd.
3.39%
NuScale Power Corp.
3.27%
Energy Fuels, Inc.
3.25%
X-Energy, Inc.
3.15%
Denison Mines Corp.
2.93%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
2.56%
Frequently asked questions about NLR and SMRF
Which ETF is bigger: NLR or SMRF?
As of September 10, 2026, NLR holds $4.12 B in assets under management (AUM), while SMRF manages $16.80 M.
What sectors do the NLR and SMRF ETFs invest in?
NLR leans toward sectors like Energy, Utilities and Industrials. Meanwhile, SMRF focuses on Energy, Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the NLR ETF and SMRF ETF?
NLR top holdings include Constellation Energy Corp., Cameco Corp. and Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.. SMRF holds in its top three: CGN Power Co., Ltd., NexGen Energy Ltd. and Uranium Energy Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: NLR or SMRF?
NLR holds 25 securities with 83.33% of its assets in the top 15. SMRF has 74 securities and a top 15 weight of 58.29%.
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