URAvsQCLNETF Comparison
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QCLN
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF
This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-0.59%
Global X Uranium ETF (URA) and First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF (QCLN) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. In contrast, QCLN's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals. URA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, versus 0.56% for QCLN. URA is down -20.37% year-to-date (YTD) with +$907M in YTD flows. QCLN performs better with -2.85% YTD performance, and -$41M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and QCLN 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 QCLN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | URA QCLN | -19.09%-13.13% | -17.39%-18.05% | -20.37%-2.85% | -27.81%-1.83% | +52.52%+21.93% | +43.88%-35.95% |
| Flows | URA QCLN | +$12M-$26M | +$93M-$68M | +$907M-$41M | +$1.65B-$42M | +$2.72B-$614M | +$3.54B-$1.08B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | URA QCLN | +38.41%+36.66% | +44.19%+41.25% | +37.40%+37.54% | +36.72%+39.49% |
| Max drawdown | URA QCLN | -29.44%-18.90% | -44.05%-36.71% | -44.05%-42.86% | -44.05%-69.47% |
| Max drawdown duration | URA QCLN | 57d67d | 268d142d | 268d644d | 268d1809d |
Trading data
URA | QCLN | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $34.11 | $42.58 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $34.09 | $43.32 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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URA | QCLN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $34.11 | $42.58 |
| 1D performance | +0.06% | -1.71% |
| AuM | $4.79 B | $469.89 M |
| E/R | 0.69% | 0.56% |
Characteristics
URA | QCLN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Global X | First Trust |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Uranium Index | NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 51 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 4, 2010 | February 8, 2007 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
URA
Data will be available soon
QCLN
USA
91.71%
Other
8.29%
Sectors
URA
Data will be available soon
QCLN
Industrials
31.02%
Technology
29.04%
Consumer Cyclical.
15.22%
Non-Energy Materi.
11.63%
Utilities
9.21%
Other
3.88%
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Diversification
URA
Data will be available soon
QCLN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74.62%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
URA
Data will be available soon
QCLN
Tesla, Inc.
8.97%
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
8.59%
Bloom Energy Corp.
8.23%
First Solar, Inc.
7.14%
ON Semiconductor Corp.
6.61%
Rivian Automotive, Inc.
5.96%
Albemarle Corp.
4.22%
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
3.79%
Acuity, Inc.
3.69%
MP Materials Corp.
3.57%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
3.54%
Nextpower, Inc.
2.91%
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
2.47%
EnerSys
2.47%
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
2.46%
Frequently asked questions about URA and QCLN
How have the URA and QCLN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, URA is down -20.37% year-to-date (YTD), while QCLN has lost -2.85%. That puts QCLN better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: URA or QCLN?
Year-to-date, the URA ETF saw +$907M in flows, compared to -$41M for QCLN.
Which ETF is more volatile: URA or QCLN?
Over the past year, URA had a volatility of 44.19%, while QCLN experienced 41.25%.
Which ETF is bigger: URA or QCLN?
As of October 23, 2026, URA holds $4.79 B in assets under management (AUM), while QCLN manages $469.89 M.
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