Beyond Oil: Energy ETFs Worth Investing in for Long-Term Growth

Looking beyond oil to a diversified mix of energy themes could offer more durable opportunities. Here are the ETFs to consider.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Why Trump's Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia Could Be Good News for These 2 Uranium ETFs

If even an oil-rich country like Saudi Arabia wants nuclear power plants, that's a bullish signal for uranium miners and nuclear energy ETFs. The Global X Uranium ETF has delivered 20% annualized returns for the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Aug 2, 2026

US-Saudi Sign Landmark Atomic Deal: A Game Changer for Nuclear ETFs?

US-Saudi nuclear deal could reshape the energy landscape. See how nuclear ETFs may offer diversified exposure to companies positioned to benefit.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 29, 2026

NLR Trades at 0.61%: Why This Nuclear Fund Beats Uranium Miners

The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSEARCA:NLR) sits at the center of one of the most crowded investment themes of the past two years, and it does so with a 0.61% expense ratio that is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in its niche.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 20, 2026

3 Nuclear Stocks for Investors Willing to Wait Out the Dip

That drop has left a lot of investors nursing losses and wondering if the nuclear story is already over. Kuran Francis, host of the FinTek Channel, doesn't see it that way.

MarketBeat • Jul 20, 2026

5 Uranium ETFs to Buy Before Nuclear Demand Triples by 2050

Uranium equities have quietly compounded at rates most sectors would envy, and the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:URA) sits at the center of that story.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 19, 2026

Why These 3 Nuclear ETFs Are Getting a Fresh Look as AI Power Demand Rises

More than a year after the federal government renewed a push toward nuclear energy, the industry is building momentum thanks to a streamlined process for reactor authorization, an ambitious goal of 300 additional gigawatts of capacity by 2050, and more. The timing is crucial, as AI electricity demand continues to grow and low-carbon energy generation via nuclear facilities is particularly appealing in these contexts.

MarketBeat • Jul 19, 2026

Which Is the Better Energy ETF, VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR or State Street's XOP Targeting Oil and Gas?

The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF offers a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than the State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, but carries a higher expense ratio. The State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF has delivered significantly higher total returns over the past year.

The Motley Fool • Jul 16, 2026

Nuclear Power Is the Only Real Answer to AI Data Center Demand and These 3 ETFs Cover the Trade at Three Risk Levels

Power demand is the bottleneck of the AI buildout, and nuclear is the only zero-carbon source that can run a hyperscaler 24 hours a day without weather risk.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 30, 2026

Which Is the Better Energy ETF, the Alerian MLP or VanEck's NLR Focused on Uranium and Nuclear?

The Alerian MLP ETF has a significantly higher dividend yield and expense ratio than the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF. The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF provides exposure to nuclear power and uranium mining, while Alerian MLP ETF focuses almost exclusively on energy infrastructure.

The Motley Fool • Jun 29, 2026