URAvsSETMETF Comparison
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Global X Uranium ETF (URA) and Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (SETM) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. In contrast, SETM's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. URA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, versus 0.65% for SETM. URA is down -20.37% year-to-date (YTD) with +$907M in YTD flows. SETM performs better with -13.34% YTD performance, and +$314M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of URA and SETM 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 SETM 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 SETM | -19.09%-22.31% | -17.39%-16.13% | -20.37%-13.34% | -27.81%-2.08% | +52.52%+63.99% | +43.88%n/a |
| Flows | URA SETM | +$12M-$32M | +$93M-$19M | +$907M+$314M | +$1.65B+$391M | +$2.72B+$509M | +$3.54B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | URA SETM | +38.41%+34.13% | +44.19%+38.91% | +37.40%+32.28% | +36.72%n/a |
| Max drawdown | URA SETM | -29.44%-30.35% | -44.05%-36.47% | -44.05%-41.59% | -44.05%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | URA SETM | 57d56d | 268d267d | 268d427d | 268dn/a |
Trading data
URA | SETM | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $34.11 | $24.57 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $34.09 | $24.76 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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URA | SETM | |
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| Last price | $34.11 | $24.57 |
| 1D performance | +0.06% | -0.77% |
| AuM | $4.79 B | $427.32 M |
| E/R | 0.69% | 0.65% |
Characteristics
URA | SETM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Global X | Sprott ETFs |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Uranium Index | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 156 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 4, 2010 | February 1, 2023 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
URA
Data will be available soon
SETM
Canada
32.82%
USA
23.59%
Australia
20.9%
Other
22.7%
Sectors
URA
Data will be available soon
SETM
Non-Energy Materi.
74.57%
Energy
23.9%
Other
1.53%
Diversification
URA
Data will be available soon
SETM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
54.75%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
URA
Data will be available soon
SETM
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.83%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
5.21%
Cameco Corp.
4.43%
PLS Group Ltd.
4.21%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.
4.19%
Uranium Energy Corp.
3.45%
Teck Resources Limited
3.37%
Albemarle Corp.
3.33%
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura SAA
3.09%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
3.03%
MP Materials Corp.
3.02%
Paladin Energy Ltd.
2.98%
First Majestic Silver Corp.
2.95%
Hecla Mining Co.
2.95%
Antofagasta Plc
2.71%
Frequently asked questions about URA and SETM
How have the URA and SETM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, URA is down -20.37% year-to-date (YTD), while SETM has lost -13.34%. That puts SETM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: URA or SETM?
Year-to-date, the URA ETF saw +$907M in flows, compared to +$314M for SETM.
Which ETF is more volatile: URA or SETM?
Over the past year, URA had a volatility of 44.19%, while SETM experienced 38.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: URA or SETM?
As of October 23, 2026, URA holds $4.79 B in assets under management (AUM), while SETM manages $427.32 M.
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