SETMvsURAETF Comparison
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Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (SETM) and Global X Uranium ETF (URA) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. SETM's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. SETM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.69% for URA. SETM is up 19.63% year-to-date (YTD) with +$347M in YTD flows. URA performs worse with 5.71% YTD performance, and +$907M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SETM 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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SETM vs URA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/08/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SETM URA | +3.83%+1.89% | +3.56%+6.15% | +19.63%+5.71% | +57.72%+12.71% | +108.28%+109.15% | n/a+115.30% |
| Flows | SETM URA | +$14M+$10M | -$4M+$65M | +$347M+$907M | +$481M+$1.87B | +$542M+$2.75B | -+$3.92B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SETM URA | +37.70%+40.44% | +39.23%+45.79% | +31.96%+37.14% | n/a+37.34% |
| Max drawdown | SETM URA | -21.45%-21.92% | -29.16%-38.47% | -41.59%-38.47% | n/a-38.47% |
| Max drawdown duration | SETM URA | 70d72d | 223d225d | 427d225d | n/a225d |
Trading data
SETM | URA | |
Last sale 9/10/2026 at 1:30 PM | $32.68 | $45.00 |
| Previous close 09/09/2026 | $34.56 | $46.86 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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SETM | URA | |
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| Last price | $32.68 | $45.00 |
| 1D performance | -5.44% | -3.97% |
| AuM | $628.84 M | $6.35 B |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.69% |
Characteristics
SETM | URA | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Sprott ETFs | Global X |
| Benchmark | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Index | Solactive Global Uranium Index |
| N° of holdings | 158 | - |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 1, 2023 | November 4, 2010 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SETM
Canada
32.5%
USA
22.74%
Australia
20.68%
Other
24.09%
URA
Data will be available soon
Sectors
SETM
Non-Energy Materi.
74.36%
Energy
24%
Other
1.63%
URA
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
SETM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
54.66%
URA
Data will be available soon
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
SETM
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.82%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
5.35%
Cameco Corp.
4.68%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.
4.38%
PLS Group Ltd.
3.84%
Teck Resources Limited
3.60%
Albemarle Corp.
3.50%
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura SAA
3.29%
Uranium Energy Corp.
3.27%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
3.10%
Antofagasta Plc
2.95%
Paladin Energy Ltd.
2.87%
MP Materials Corp.
2.75%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
2.67%
First Majestic Silver Corp.
2.60%
URA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about SETM and URA
How have the SETM and URA ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 8, 2026, SETM is up 19.63% year-to-date (YTD), while URA has returned 5.71%. That puts SETM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SETM or URA?
Year-to-date, the SETM ETF saw +$347M in flows, compared to +$907M for URA.
Which ETF is more volatile: SETM or URA?
Over the past year, SETM had a volatility of 39.23%, while URA experienced 45.79%.
Which ETF is bigger: SETM or URA?
As of September 8, 2026, SETM holds $628.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while URA manages $6.35 B.
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