VanEck Uranium and Energy Innovation ETF (URAN) Review & Analysis
- −6.9% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- The unit price closed the month at $14.92, near its 12-month low (range $14.10 to $22.66).
About URAN
URAN is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since October 2025. With $14m under management it is number 216 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.59% a year, about $59 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Cameco Corp, Sprott Physical Uranium Trust and Nexgen Energy Ltd, and the top 10 make up 70% of the fund. By sector it leans towards industrials (71%) and energy (20%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 44%.
It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on uranium & nuclear, commodities & resources, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
URAN distributions and dividend dates
URAN pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 26 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.02 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own URAN before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 0.2%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare URAN with
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | – | −15.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $14m | $324m |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.57% |
| 1 year | – | +39.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +16.6% |
| Size | $14m | $268m |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | – | −18.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $14m | $136m |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.65% |
| 1 year | – | +1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −5.5% |
| Size | $14m | $78m |
URAN price by TradingView
| Stock Code | URAN |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $14m |
| MER (%) | 0.59% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $14.92 |
| 52-Week Range | $14.10 – $22.66 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.53% |
| Listing Date | 30/10/2025 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MarketVector Global Uranium and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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