URAN vs URNM vs ATOM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing URAN, URNM, and ATOM. URAN has the lowest management fee at 0.59% a year, ATOM has the highest 3 years return at 23% a year, and ATOM offers the highest at 9.48%.

Lowest fee

URAN 0.59% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

ATOM 23% p.a.

Highest yield

ATOM 9.48%

Highest risk-adjusted

ATOM Sharpe 0.61 (3y)

Lowest volatility

ATOM 39.4% (3y)

Largest fund

URNM $302m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	URAN VanEck Uranium and Energy Innovation ETF	URNM BetaShares Global Uranium ETF	ATOM Global X Uranium ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares	Global X
Tracks index	—	Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play Index	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Growth	Intl, Thematic, Commodities	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2022 (4 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$13m	$302m	$117m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.69%	0.69%
Dividend yield	—	2.61%	9.48%
Franking	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	30%	—
Tax drag	—	1.56%	3.03%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	11.3% net	-5.1% net
3-year return	—	18% net	23% net
5-year return	—	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	40.1%	39.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.5	0.61
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

URAN VanEck Uranium and Energy Innovation ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

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URNM BetaShares Global Uranium ETF

Top-15% returns over 3 years (35th of 226 ETFs we track).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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ATOM Global X Uranium ETF

Top-8% returns over 3 years (18th of 226 ETFs we track).
High 9.48% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (279th of 308).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between URAN vs URNM vs ATOM?

URAN, URNM, and ATOM are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. URAN carries the lowest management fee (0.59%). Over 3 years, ATOM has delivered the highest total return (23% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - URAN vs URNM vs ATOM?

URAN has the lowest management fee at 0.59% a year, versus URNM 0.69% and ATOM 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - URAN vs URNM vs ATOM?

Over the past 3 years, ATOM has delivered the highest total return at 23% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ATOM pays the highest at 9.48%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

URNM is the largest fund by assets ($302m). 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.