URAvsPBWETF Comparison
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Global X Uranium ETF (URA) and Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. URA's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Industrials and Financials. In contrast, PBW's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. URA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, versus 0.64% for PBW. URA is up 4.25% year-to-date (YTD) with +$842M in YTD flows. PBW performs better with 28.52% YTD performance, and -$225M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and PBW 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 PBW performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/09/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | URA PBW | -21.64%-6.24% | -10.93%+23.76% | +4.25%+28.52% | +33.37%+104.31% | +134.11%+8.03% | +135.61%-50.63% |
| Flows | URA PBW | -$82M+$73M | -$24M-$24M | +$842M-$225M | +$1.91B+$11M | +$2.85B-$93M | +$3.87B-$292M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | URA PBW | +44.78%+44.80% | +44.02%+41.21% | +35.71%+40.68% | +37.22%+43.00% |
| Max drawdown | URA PBW | -22.30%-16.42% | -28.67%-21.15% | -36.76%-68.02% | -37.14%-84.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | URA PBW | 34d7d | 97d98d | 214d1025d | 738d1674d |
Trading data
URA | PBW | |
Last sale 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.35 | $37.65 |
| Previous close 06/09/2026 | $44.12 | $39.25 |
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
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URA | PBW | |
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| Last price | $42.35 | $37.65 |
| 1D performance | -4.01% | -4.08% |
| AuM | $6.20 B | $556.02 M |
| E/R | 0.69% | 0.64% |
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Exposure
Countries
URA
Canada
43.97%
USA
22.13%
Republic of Korea
16.43%
Australia
9.21%
Other
8.25%
PBW
USA
85.01%
Canada
9.88%
Other
5.11%
Sectors
URA
Energy
51.28%
Industrials
25.36%
Other
23.36%
PBW
Industrials
31.79%
Information Techn.
16.39%
Consumer Discreti.
9.32%
Materials
8.37%
Other
34.13%
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Diversification
URA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.87%
PBW
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
28.76%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
URA
CAMECO
22.37%
ALTC ACQUISITION
6.80%
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
6.11%
URANIUM ENERGY
5.42%
US63253R2013
4.77%
DAEWOO ENG&CONST
4.46%
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
4.37%
ENERGY FUELS
4.00%
PALADIN ENERGY
3.34%
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
3.30%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
2.83%
DOOSAN ENERBILITY
2.82%
DENISON MINES
2.82%
BHP GROUP LTD
2.33%
KEPCO E&C
2.12%
PBW
SIGMA LITHIUM CORPORATION
2.54%
NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP
2.53%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.06%
US35952H7008
2.02%
CH1403212751
2.02%
AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR
1.98%
IM00BLCY1J27
1.89%
MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS
1.87%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
1.78%
US46211L1017
1.76%
CA53681J1030
1.69%
US91733P1075
1.68%
PLUG POWER
1.65%
EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES INC ORD SHA
1.65%
ENOVIX CORPORATION
1.65%
Frequently asked questions about URA and PBW
How have the URA and PBW ETFs performed in 2026?
As of June 9, 2026, URA is up 4.25% year-to-date (YTD), while PBW has returned 28.52%. That puts PBW better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: URA or PBW?
Year-to-date, the URA ETF saw +$842M in flows, compared to -$225M for PBW.
Which ETF is more volatile: URA or PBW?
Over the past year, URA had a volatility of 44.02%, while PBW experienced 41.21%.
Which ETF is bigger: URA or PBW?
As of June 9, 2026, URA holds $6.20 B in assets under management (AUM), while PBW manages $556.02 M.
What sectors do the URA and PBW ETFs invest in?
URA leans toward sectors like Energy and Industrials. Meanwhile, PBW focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
What are the top holdings of the URA ETF and PBW ETF?
URA top holdings include CAMECO, ALTC ACQUISITION and NEXGEN ENERGY LTD. PBW holds in its top three: SIGMA LITHIUM CORPORATION, NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP and BLOOM ENERGY CORP.
Which ETF is more diversified: URA or PBW?
URA holds 49 securities with 77.87% of its assets in the top 15. PBW has 68 securities and a top 15 weight of 28.76%.
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