--- title: "Uranium ETFs Are Mixed as the War In Iran Continues" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/279307936.md" description: "Uranium ETFs experienced mixed performance amid the ongoing war in Iran, with uncertainty affecting investor sentiment. President Trump anticipates a short conflict but is preparing for potential escalation. Legal issues in the U.S. may hinder oil production, impacting energy prices. The Global X Uranium ETF (URA) rose 0.12%, while the NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF (URNM) fell 0.55%, and the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ) dropped 2.28%. The Global X Uranium ETF remains a popular choice among traders, boasting significant year-over-year gains." datetime: "2026-03-16T18:23:52.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279307936.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279307936.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279307936.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/279307936.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/279307936.md) # Uranium ETFs Are Mixed as the War In Iran Continues Uranium ETFs saw mixed movement on Monday as investors remain unsure about the investment vehicles in light of the ongoing war with Iran. While President Donald Trump has said he doesn't expect the war to last long, he's also taken action to reopen and secure oil from the Middle East. This might suggest that the President is prepared for a more drawn-out battle. ### Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential While there have been moves to reduce oil production in the U.S., some legal problems have arisen. This includes court blocks that would prevent the restart of some drilling operations in California. This means that energy and fuel prices could continue to rally, despite President Trump's dedication to keeping these prices in check. Uranium ETFs are in the middle of this, as nuclear energy has become a hot topic around the world. Many countries, the U.S. included, have made moves to return to nuclear power as part of a recent renaissance. Unfortunately, it takes time to build nuclear reactors, and there is also red tape to deal with from regulators. This means it will be several years before new plans for nuclear power facilities result in tangible benefits for consumers. ## **Uranium ETF Movements Today** All of the factors mentioned above have led to mixed movement for uranium ETFs today. - **Global X Uranium ETF** (URA) was up 0.12% this afternoon. - **NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF** (URNM) was down 0.55% as of this writing. - **Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF** (URNJ) experienced the largest drop today at 2.28%. - **VanEck Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF** (NLR) was largely flat with only a slight 0.02% decline on Monday. ## **Which Uranium ETF Is the Safest Investment?** Turning to the TipRanks ETF comparison tool, traders can weigh these uranium ETFs against one another. A favorite among traders in this sector is Global X Uranium ETF, which has AUM of $7.11 billion, an expense ratio of 0.69%, and a dividend yield of 4.23%. URA has also seen the largest year-over-year gains among these uranium ETFs at 100.04%. ### Related Stocks - [Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/URNM.US.md) - [Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/URNJ.US.md) - [Global X Uranium ETF (URA.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/URA.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Uranium ETFs Slip on Warnings of an Ongoing War In Iran](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281558938.md) - [Denison Mines Files 2025 Form 40-F as Athabasca Uranium Projects Advance](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281093139.md) - [What Happens Next After the QQQ ETF’s 3% Single-Day Move? Here’s What History Tells Us.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281552388.md) - [The 4 Questions Investors Should Ask Before Buying Any ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281549873.md) - [Appia Completes SPARTAN MT Survey at its Otherside Uranium Property | APAAF Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281358831.md)