I remain bullish on uranium ETFs URNM and URNJ, as they offer comprehensive exposure to the uranium mining industry and spot uranium. The global energy transition has highlighted nuclear power's necessity, with supply-demand imbalances and depleted mines driving uranium prices higher. Recent catalysts, including new reactor builds and policy shifts, reinforce the long-term investment case for uranium. Even the World Bank is now on board with funding nuclear energy projects.
Sprott's unexpected move signals a major reawakening of the physical market. This decision could have significant implications for the already tight uranium market. I believe this move reflects investors' confidence in underlying fundamentals and long-term growth potential.
I remain bullish on the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF due to strong industry fundamentals, though I now rate it a buy after a 50+% recent run. URNM and URNJ offer the purest exposure to uranium miners, ETFs like URA and NLR include non-uranium holdings. Recent performance has been relatively good, with URNM up 35% over three years and outperforming uranium spot and contract prices since inception.
![]() URNM 14 Dec 2023 Paid | Annual | $1.75 Per Share |
![]() URNM 28 Dec 2021 Paid | Other | $2.41 Per Share |
![]() URNM 28 Dec 2020 Paid | Other | $0.55 Per Share |
![]() URNM 14 Dec 2023 Paid | Annual | $1.75 Per Share |
![]() URNM 28 Dec 2021 Paid | Other | $2.41 Per Share |
![]() URNM 28 Dec 2020 Paid | Other | $0.55 Per Share |
ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund outlined operates as an investment vehicle primarily focused on the uranium sector. It pledges to allocate a minimum of 80% of its total assets towards securities that are indexed based on companies engaged in uranium-related activities. This adherence emphasizes the fund's strategic intent to capitalize on the potential growth and return on investments within the uranium mining and associated industries. The underlying index aims to mirror the performance of entities that invest half or more of their resources into uranium mining, exploration, development, production, or in activities that uphold the uranium mining sector, including the possession of physical uranium or holding uranium royalties. Highlighting its targeted investment approach, the fund is classified as non-diversified, which suggests a concentrated investment strategy that could lead to significant exposure to the uranium industry's market dynamics.
The fund's investment portfolio is centered around two main areas within the uranium sector: