Global X Uranium ETF (URA) Performance
URA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −20.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −28.4% total return
- 5 years
- +8.0% a year
- 10 years
- +14.3% a year
- Since first price
- −4.1% a year since 2010
URA trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | URA total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −18.8% | −18.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −17.1% | −17.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −39.6% | −39.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −20.2% | −20.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −28.4% | −31.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +51.8%+14.9%/yr | +32.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +46.6%+8.0%/yr | +20.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +282.0%+14.3%/yr | +174.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −7.1%−0.5%/yr | −38.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 5, 2010 | −48.9%−4.1%/yr | −67.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: URA vs SPY
From Nov 5, 2010: URA grew to $5,111, SPY to $82,009.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
URA returns by calendar year
5 of 15 full years positive. Best 2025 (+67.2%), worst 2011 (−60.2%). 2026 is year to date.
URA annual returns table
| Year | URA | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −20.2% | −44.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +67.2% | −34.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −0.6% | −30.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +46.2% | −20.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −11.3% | −36.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +57.6% | −25.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +41.3% | −35.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −3.5% | −23.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −22.1% | −28.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +19.4% | −38.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −1.3% | −25.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −37.1% | −46.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −22.5% | −40.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −21.4% | −38.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −18.6% | −46.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −60.2% | −66.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
URA largest drawdowns
Now 61.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2011 | −93.5% | Mar 18, 2020 | not yet | 9.1 years | 15.7 years so far |
| Nov 8, 2010 | −13.6% | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 | 8 days | 18 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
URA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% | +15.3% | +15.6% | −3.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.7% | 39.3% | 36.9% | 37.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.04 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.88 | 0.78 | 0.92 | 0.06 |
| Best month | +28.7% | +28.7% | +35.1% | +35.1% |
| Worst month | −17.9% | −17.9% | −17.9% | −28.9% |
| Best 12 months | +136.5% | +136.5% | +150.4% | +150.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −18.3% | −23.2% | −29.2% | −60.2% |
| Positive months | 53% | 53% | 50% | 46% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.65 | 1.27 | 1.16 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.48 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
URA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 180 | −60.2% | −7.0% | +150.4% | 42% |
| 3-year (a year) | 156 | −36.6% | −1.5% | +47.7% | 47% |
| 5-year (a year) | 132 | −35.7% | +8.2% | +43.0% | 54% |
| 10-year (a year) | 72 | −18.5% | +1.4% | +19.6% | 53% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
URA performance overview
Global X Uranium ETF (URA) returned −28.4% over the past year and +14.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −4.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $5,111. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −93.5%, from Feb 2, 2011 to Mar 18, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. URA finished 5 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+67.2%) and the worst 2011 (−60.2%). Volatility has been 37.3% a year.
Related: URA chart, URA holdings, URA dividends. See the URA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
URA performance FAQ
What is the URA return over the past year?
URA returned −28.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 31.7%.
What is the average annual return of URA?
URA has returned +8.0% a year over 5 years, +14.3% a year over 10 years, −4.1% a year since November 5, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in URA be worth?
$10,000 invested in URA at its first recorded close on November 5, 2010 would be worth about $5,111 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for URA?
The worst calendar year was 2011, with a total return of −60.2%. The best was 2025 at +67.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of URA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −93.5% between February 2, 2011 and March 18, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 61.3% below its peak.
How volatile is URA?
Over the past 3 years URA had an annualized volatility of 42.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.51 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).