Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Regular market price (USD) | $118.10 |
| Market-price date | 2026-08-14 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $101.92 – $168.12 |
| 1-year adjusted-close return | +4.56% |
| Annualised daily volatility (1 year) | 44.02% |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 15 August 2026. The regular market price is an exchange-market price and is not the ETF NAV. The rolling one-year return uses the first and last adjusted close in the retrieved daily series. Annualised volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily log returns multiplied by √252.
The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) is designed to replicate the performance of the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index, providing investors with exposure to companies involved in uranium mining, nuclear power facility construction and maintenance, nuclear energy production, and related services.
As of February 6, 2025, NLR’s net asset value (NAV) stood at $89.91, with total net assets amounting to $1.14 billion. The fund has a gross expense ratio of 0.64% and a net expense ratio of 0.61%.
The ETF’s portfolio is diversified across various segments of the nuclear energy industry. Its top holdings include Constellation Energy Corporation (10.17%), Oklo Inc. (8.04%), and Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (7.57%). The fund’s composition leans heavily towards utilities and industrial companies, with significant exposure to U.S. and Japanese markets.
In terms of performance, NLR has delivered a year-to-date return of 10.64% as of February 6, 2025. Analyst consensus rates the ETF as a “Moderate Buy,” with an average 12-month price target of $104.76, suggesting potential upside from its current price.
The nuclear energy sector is experiencing renewed interest due to global decarbonization efforts and the increasing demand for low-carbon energy sources. NLR offers investors targeted exposure to this sector, encompassing both uranium mining and nuclear energy production.
Investors should consider the ETF’s sector concentration and geopolitical factors influencing the nuclear industry. As always, it’s advisable to assess how this investment aligns with individual risk tolerance and investment objectives.