VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR)
| Assets | $3.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.56% |
| PE Ratio | 27.20 |
| Shares Out | 27.77M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 12.02% |
| 1-Year Return | +46.88% |
| Volume | 484,573 |
| Open | 139.53 |
| Previous Close | 139.07 |
| Day's Range | 134.67 - 139.53 |
| 52-Week Low | 64.26 |
| 52-Week High | 168.12 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2007 |
About NLR
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund tracks a market-cap-weighted index of companies in the global nuclear energy industry. NLR was launched on Aug 13, 2007 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
55.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 8.00% |
| Cameco Corporation | CCJ | 7.98% |
| Oklo Inc. | OKLO | 5.80% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. | BWXT | 5.59% |
| NexGen Energy Ltd. | NXE | 5.32% |
| Centrus Energy Corp. | LEU | 4.88% |
| National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC | KAP | 4.77% |
| Denison Mines Corp. | DML | 4.40% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | PEG | 4.37% |
| CGN Power Co., Ltd. | 1816 | 4.15% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.6142 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $3.258 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.1093 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.091 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $1.0964 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.1787 | Dec 30, 2019 |
News
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NLR: Still A Fantastic Nuclear Play, Now Juiced Up By Military Interest
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NLR: Participating In The Parabolic Trend
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF is surging, driven by AI energy demand and supportive U.S. policies, but valuations are extended. NLR's international exposure and speculative top holdings like OKLO and...
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NLR: Buy To Unleash The Power Of The Atom
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NLR ETF: AI-Powered Nuclear Renaissance
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NLR: It's Not Just About Artificial Intelligence
I reiterate my Buy recommendation on the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF due to strong sector tailwinds and recent policy support. President Trump's executive orders to expand U.S. nuclear capacity and...
NLR: Nuclear Stocks Snap Back, But The Damage Has Been Done
Amid global equity volatility in 2025, NLR has shown slight alpha compared to the S&P 500, but its technicals and valuation suggest a hold rating. NLR's assets under management surged to $1 billion, b...
NLR: Valuations Seem Overstretched Now
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As economic and political uncertainties mount, investors are shifting their strategies toward risk-off investments—assets that provide stability and resilience during volatile periods. With significan...
NLR: The Math Matters - Energy Demand And The Need For Scalability Point To Nuclear
Global energy demand is projected to grow by 4% CAGR, with a slowdown in solar and wind energy installations, highlighting the need for stable energy sources. VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has ...
NLR: Promising And Still Has An Attractive Price
I recommend buying the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF due to surging uranium prices driven by AI's energy demands and low-carbon goals. The ETF comprises 28 nuclear energy and uranium companies, with ...
VanEck Uranium And Nuclear ETF: I Don't Like The Composition
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Spotlight Shines on Industrials, Utilities Powering A.I. Boom
Brandon Rakszawski with @VanEck_US calls the latest dynamics in nuclear energy "really fascinating." Many industrials and utilities are taking charge to meet A.I.