URNM vs ATOM - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing URNM and ATOM. URNM 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

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

URNM BetaShares Global Uranium ETF

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

Full URNM analysis →

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).

Full ATOM analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between URNM vs ATOM?

URNM and ATOM are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. URNM 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 - URNM vs ATOM?

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

Which has performed higher - URNM vs ATOM?

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.