ETF - nuclear energy

(NLR) - The Market Vectors Nuclear Energy – With an expense ratio of 0.63%, NLR seeks to replicate the DAX Global Nuclear Energy index which holds some of the larger generation names you’re probably familiar with in addition to miners like Exelon (EXC), Constellation Energy (CEG) as well as some lesser known names like Fronteer Gold (FRG) and USEC (USU). NLR is up 2% YTD.

(PKN) – PowerShares Global Nuclear Portfolio ETF – With an expense ratio of 0.75%, PKN seeks to replicate the return of the WNA Nuclear Energy Index – focused more so on Uranium miners. Primary holdings include Areva (CEI.PA), Shaw Group (SHAW) and surprisingly, Thermo Fisher (TMO) given their expertise in instrumentation for the nuclear industry. PKN is up 7% YTD.

(NUCL) - iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index – With an expense ratio of 0.48%, this ETF holds 24 companies, but has a heavy reliance on Japan and the US. In recent trading, the volumes have been quite thin, thus leading to a high bid/ask ratio. Given the other more liquid ETFs, this one may not be worth pursuing. NUCL is off 2% YTD.

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