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URAvsICLNETF Comparison

ETF 1
URA

Global X Uranium ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-1.17%
VS
ETF 2
ICLN

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-1.17%

Global X Uranium ETF (URA) and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. URA's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Industrials and Financials. In contrast, ICLN's top sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Information Technology. URA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, versus 0.39% for ICLN. URA is up 29.4% year-to-date (YTD) with +$935M in YTD flows. ICLN performs worse with 21.87% YTD performance, and +$101M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and ICLN 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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URA vs ICLN performance and flow charts

Performance

-505101520%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-100 M-50 M0 M50 M100 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
URA
ICLN
+15.47%+9.19%
-0.06%+9.65%
+29.40%+21.87%
+137.21%+73.58%
+230.79%+6.14%
+252.55%-12.72%
Flows
URA
ICLN
+$103M+$78M
+$571M+$101M
+$935M+$101M
+$1.78B+$188M
+$2.97B-$1.68B
+$4.07B-$1.44B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
URA
ICLN
+48.01%+29.40%
+42.72%+23.51%
+34.71%+22.69%
+36.70%+25.57%
Max drawdown
URA
ICLN
-24.86%-8.79%
-28.67%-10.55%
-36.76%-44.44%
-37.14%-56.66%
Max drawdown duration
URA
ICLN
86d47d
97d77d
214d1009d
738d1635d
Trading data

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URA
ICLN
Last sale
4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$55.31
$19.99
Previous close
04/23/2026
$56.47
$20.14
Consolidated volume
04/23/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
URA
ICLN
Last price
$55.31
$19.99
1D performance
-2.05%
-0.74%
AuM$7.80 B$2.42 B
E/R0.69%0.39%
Characteristics
URA
ICLN
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkSolactive Global Uranium IndexS&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index
N° of holdings4390
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 4, 2010June 24, 2008
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

URA
Canada
46.05%
USA
22.05%
Republic of Korea
13.15%
Australia
9.32%
Other
9.43%
ICLN
USA
42.34%
China
17.6%
Brazil
8.48%
Spain
8.19%
Other
23.39%

Sectors

URA
Energy
53.91%
Industrials
22.79%
Other
23.3%
ICLN
Utilities
43.42%
Industrials
25.6%
Information Techn.
14.4%
Other
16.58%
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Diversification

URA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.56%
ICLN

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.24%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
URA
CAMECO
23.52%
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
6.56%
URANIUM ENERGY
5.91%
ALTC ACQUISITION
5.57%
US63253R2013
5.27%
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
4.83%
ENERGY FUELS
3.93%
PALADIN ENERGY
3.46%
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
3.31%
DENISON MINES
3.01%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
2.90%
BHP GROUP LTD
2.40%
DAEWOO ENG&CONST
2.39%
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
2.34%
ITOCHU
2.17%
ICLN
US65290E1010
10.17%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
9.40%
FIRST SOLAR
6.13%
IBERDROLA SA
5.76%
YANGTZE POWER
4.70%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
3.19%
ENPHASE ENERGY
3.04%
EQUATORIAL ENERGIA
2.90%
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS
2.69%
ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL
2.24%
CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER
2.11%
ORSTED
2.08%
CLEARWAY ENERGY INC
2.05%
PLUG POWER
1.93%
SOLAREDGE TECH/D
1.87%
Frequently asked questions about URA and ICLN

How have the URA and ICLN ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, URA is up 29.4% year-to-date (YTD), while ICLN has returned 21.87%. That puts URA better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the URA ETF saw +$935M in flows, compared to +$101M for ICLN.

Which ETF is more volatile: URA or ICLN?

Over the past year, URA had a volatility of 42.72%, while ICLN experienced 23.51%.

Which ETF is bigger: URA or ICLN?

As of April 24, 2026, URA holds $7.80 B in assets under management (AUM), while ICLN manages $2.42 B.

What sectors do the URA and ICLN ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: URA or ICLN?

URA holds 49 securities with 77.56% of its assets in the top 15. ICLN has 100 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.24%.

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