ATOM vs URNM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ATOM and URNM. ATOM has the lower management fee at 0.69% a year, ATOM has the higher 3 years return at 15% a year, and ATOM offers the higher at 9.23%.

Lower fee

ATOM 0.69% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

ATOM 15% p.a.

Higher yield

ATOM 9.23%

Higher risk-adjusted

ATOM Sharpe 0.44 (3y)

Lower volatility

URNM 38.8% (3y)

Larger fund

URNM $319m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ATOM Global X Uranium ETF	URNM BetaShares Global Uranium ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Commodities
Listed since	—	2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$137m	$319m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.69%	0.69%
Dividend yield	9.23%	2.67%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	30%
Tax drag	2.95%	1.57%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-17.3% net	-15.9% net
3-year return	15% net	3.8% net
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	39.6%	38.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.44	0.17
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

ATOM Global X Uranium ETF

High 9.23% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (304th of 318).

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URNM BetaShares Global Uranium ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (301st of 318).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ATOM vs URNM?

ATOM and URNM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ATOM carries the lower management fee (0.69%). Over 3 years, ATOM has delivered the higher total return (15% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ATOM vs URNM?

ATOM has the lower management fee at 0.69% a year, versus URNM 0.69%.

Which has performed higher - ATOM vs URNM?

Over the past 3 years, ATOM has delivered the higher total return at 15% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ATOM pays the higher at 9.23%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

URNM is the larger fund by assets ($319m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.