Positive Forecasts for Gold, Silver Despite Dollar Pressure
- A rising dollar has been applying downward pressure on gold and silver following the U.S. presidential election. But market experts are still forecasting record prices for both precious metals heading into 2025.
- 12/17/2024
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URNJ: Holding For Better Times
- The Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF is highly volatile and underperforms compared to peers like URA and NLR, making it suitable for bull markets. URNJ's focus on small-cap uranium miners offers pure-play exposure but comes with high risks and an expense ratio of 0.80%. URNJ's structure blends equal-weighting and market-cap methodologies, making it volatile but potentially rewarding during strong uranium rallies.
- 12/10/2024
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Bright Spots: Bucking Thematic ETFs' Downtrend
- Thematic ETFs have had a tough slog – now headed for a third-straight year of losses. Roughly 90 thematic ETFs debuted back in 2021, compared to fewer than 20 this year.
- 11/27/2024
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Uranium Prices Tick Higher as Russia Restricts Exports to U.S.
- Geopolitical factors are playing out for uranium prices as Russia restricts exports to the United States. The move countervails a similar move by the U.S. to restrict imports of uranium from Russia, which could be bullish for prices.
- 11/21/2024
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Nuclear Energy Could Fuel Big Tech's AI Ambitions
- Big tech's artificial intelligence (AI) plans could see greater demand for nuclear power. With the need to power data centers and other tech with heavy power requirements, companies could be tapping into nuclear energy as a viable option.
- 11/07/2024
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The Zacks Analyst Blog URA, URNM, NLR and NLR
- URA, URNM, NLR and NLR are included in this Analyst Blog.
- 10/28/2024
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Uranium ETFs Surge as Big Tech Powers Up With Nuclear Energy
- With tech giants ramping up their investments in AI, the increasing energy demands of data centers are driving a heightened need for nuclear power, creating an optimistic demand outlook for uranium. To capitalize, look at pure-play uranium ETFs.
- 10/25/2024
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Uranium Mining ETFs Surging This Month
- Uranium mining exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are having a strong October thus far. One of the reasons for the increased investor interest is the use of nuclear power by big tech.
- 10/22/2024
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Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
- U.S. stock indices closed last week on a solid note as investors reacted to a favorable inflation report.
- 09/30/2024
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URNJ: The Demand For Uranium Continues To Grow
- URNJ: The Demand For Uranium Continues To Grow
- 09/22/2024
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Uranium's Price Dip Signals Opportunity? ETFs in Focus
- With rising energy demands from AI and the global shift towards clean energy, the current uranium price levels offer a strategic opportunity for a 'buy-the-dip' approach.
- 09/12/2024
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Top and Flop ETFs of Last Week
- We have highlighted three ETFs each from the best and worst-performing zones of last week.
- 09/09/2024
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Best-Performing ETF Areas of Past Week
- Wall Street was upbeat last week on Fed rate cut hopes.
- 08/27/2024
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7 Uranium Stocks That Could Make Your Grandchildren Wealthy
- It's time to buy and hold long-term uranium stocks. For one, the supply-demand situation is only getting worse.
- 07/28/2024
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Uranium Update: Opportunities On The Right Side Of The Risk Curve
- The current correction in the uranium sector provides a compelling opportunity to accumulate a position. Fundamentally, the supply increases over the next two years are insufficient to meet the emerging demand. In particular, Kazatomprom is struggling to increase production, while geopolitical tensions are causing additional arbitrary tightening.
- 07/15/2024
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Tailwinds for Nuclear Energy Could Push Uranium Prices Higher
- After reaching over $100 per pound to start 2024, uranium prices have tempered since. But more tailwinds could keep pushing prices higher.
- 07/09/2024
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URNJ: Good Industry Developments And The Recent Pullback Offers A Buying Opportunity
- URNJ and URNM have both seen an increase in net asset value in 2024, with URNJ benefiting from inflows while URNM has seen minor outflows. Despite a decline in spot price in 2024, the contract price of uranium has been increasing this year, benefiting miners. Positive developments in the nuclear industry, including government support and increased public sentiment, are expected to benefit uranium miners in the future.
- 07/02/2024
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Uranium Bulls Have More Room to Run
- Uranium has been been one of the best-performing commodities. Prices will take an eventual breather in the natural course of market behavior.
- 06/27/2024
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Uranium to Rocket in a Bull Market? ETFs in Focus
- Global economies transitioning towards clean energy sources and increasing investment allocation towards clean energy, fuel the surge behind the demand for uranium. Look at funds to capitalize on the commodity's optimistic outlook.
- 06/26/2024
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URNJ: A Speculative Pure-Play On The Uranium Mega-Trend
- Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF provides exposure to junior uranium miners, essential for sustainable energy growth. The portfolio heavily concentrated on the top 5 holdings, including Paladin Energy Ltd. and Denison Mines Corp. Offers diversification in the uranium mining industry, but comes with high volatility and risks associated with junior miners.
- 06/13/2024
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AI Reviving the Nuclear Renaissance
- The buzz about AI is alive and well this week, with Apple giving Siri an AI upgrade and partnering with OpenAI, and global spending now projected to top $300 billion in 2027. The rapid expansion of AI's footprint has reopened the floodgates for renewables like solar, wind and hydropower.
- 06/12/2024
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5 Sector ETFs With Double-Digit Gains in May
- All three major bourses hit record highs this month, touching new milestones. We have highlighted five best performing ETFs from different corners of the market.
- 05/30/2024
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URNJ Is Up Over 20% After Russian Ban
- Small-cap mining companies have the potential to make pronounced moves to the upside when the associated commodity is pushing higher. That's exactly what the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ) is doing after the United States banned Russian uranium.
- 05/29/2024
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2 ETFs to Consider After U.S. Bans Russian Uranium Imports
- With the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there was already heavy speculation that the United States would ban imports of Russian uranium. That became a reality when U.S. President Joe Biden made the ban official, opening opportunities for a pair of uranium mining exchange traded funds (ETFs).
- 05/16/2024
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YTD Thematic Winners Reflect Change in Market Leadership
- Looking at the ETFs with the highest returns YTD, a few thematic standouts have emerged. As a reminder regarding long-term investments, thematic investing is cyclical.
- 05/14/2024
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Best ETF Areas of Last Week
- Wall Street was upbeat last week. The Fed's plan to slower the balance sheet tightening process and the release of downbeat jobs data dragged down bond yields.
- 05/07/2024
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Uranium ETF (URNJ) Hits New 52-Week High
- Investors seeking momentum may have Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF URNJ on radar now. The fund recently hit a new 52-week high.
- 05/07/2024
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U.S. Ban Could Spark Another 60% Hike In The Price Of Uranium
- The 75% increase in the price of uranium over the last 12 months took most investors by surprise just as the potential for another 60% increase is being overlooked despite clear pointers to the boom in uranium getting a second wind.
- 05/06/2024
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URNJ: I View The Recent Pullback A Good Buying Opportunity
- Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF has grown from $2M in total assets at its launch in February 2023 to 341M in total assets now. URNJ is up 29% from inception and 90% from the March-May lows last year. URNJ has outperformed URNM in 2024 and has had significant inflows, while URNM has seen outflows this year.
- 04/01/2024
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Best ETF Areas of Last Week
- Wall Street delivered an upbeat performance last week due to dovish Fed cues.
- 03/25/2024
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Investing in Copper Miners
- Sprott Asset Management launches its copper miners ETF. Steve Schoffstall discusses Sprott Copper Miners ETF as it provides exposure to large, mid, and small-cap copper miners.
- 03/14/2024
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An Investor's Guide to Uranium Demand in 2024
- The energy transition provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for investors to capitalize on global decarbonization and disruption. While it creates a bright future for many critical minerals, uranium continues to shine brightest this year.
- 03/12/2024
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Top & Flop ETF Areas of Wall Street's Best February in Decade
- Wall Street surged to close out February with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notching their best February since 2015.
- 03/04/2024
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7 Nuclear and Uranium Stocks to Power Up Your Portfolio
- Thanks to supply-demand issues, uranium prices are at 16-year highs. And they're not likely to come down any time soon, creating an opportunity for beaten-down uranium stocks.
- 03/04/2024
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URNM And URNJ: Access Pure-Play Uranium With Sprott ETFs
- Uranium is a promising investment for the future, with potential for long-term outperformance compared to other commodities. The world's demand for low-enriched uranium has been outpacing its supply since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The transition to nuclear energy in various countries, along with the construction of new reactors, is expected to drive further demand for uranium.
- 03/02/2024
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Supply/Demand Imbalance Keeps Uranium Prices Bullish
- Uranium prices continue to climb, with major global investment firms and hedge funds looking to get in on the action. Fundamentally, a supply/demand imbalance should keep prices bullish moving forward.
- 02/23/2024
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5 Sector ETFs Beating the Market Halfway Through Q1
- A combination of factors, including a solid earnings season, a resilient economy and a technology surge, powered the rally, resulting in a gain of about 5% for the S&P 500 Index this year.
- 02/12/2024
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3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Own Before the Election Frenzy Begins
- This week, the World Resources Institute released a report on the current outlook for renewable energy. The report, which objectively covered many recent renewable wins, admitted that “the biggest factor influencing the future of U.S. clean energy development will be results of the 2024 presidential election.
- 02/11/2024
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Popular Funds: 3 ETFs With the Most Inflows this Year
- Watching for ETFs with the most inflows is a good way to track market sentiment and join a trend before the media and wider retail ecosystem follow suit. Tracking ETF inflows is a way to track smart money.
- 02/08/2024
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Analysts Eye Historical Highs as Uranium Prices Continue Climbing
- Uranium prices have pushed past the $100 per pound mark, making it one of the best performing commodities once again. Analysts are suspecting that uranium is en route to historical highs.
- 02/05/2024
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Best & Worst ETFs of January
- January proved to be a month of fluctuation for Wall Street. While concerns about reduced expectations for rate cuts had an adverse impact, the stock market saw a rally thanks to strong corporate earnings and renewed confidence in the tech sector.
- 02/02/2024
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4 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in January
- Both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones are hitting a series of new highs lately driven by strong corporate earnings, governmental policy moves and investor confidence in the tech sector and AI developments.
- 01/31/2024
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Capture a Small-Cap & Uranium Rally in One ETF
- Large-cap stocks stood head and shoulders above the rest when it came to 2023's market rally. But combining a small-cap rally with higher uranium prices could potentially produce nuclear gains for investors.
- 01/22/2024
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Uranium Prices Reach 16-Year High on Supply Woes
- While the demand for nuclear energy continues to pique the interest of certain nations around the globe as an alternative energy resource, supply woes for uranium are pushing the metal to 16-year highs. This certainly bodes well for bullish investors, and also opens up opportunities for miners as demand continues to ramp up.
- 01/19/2024
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Supply Constraints Should Give Uranium More Room to Run
- Large players in uranium production could be facing issues that may lead to future supply constraints. That could give prices more room to run this year and next.
- 01/17/2024
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4 ETF Zones Beating the Market to Start 2024
- We have highlighted few corners of the stock market that are outperforming to start 2024.
- 01/15/2024
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Countries Pledge to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050
- The demand for nuclear energy is continuing at a rapid pace, and more countries are becoming receptive to its use. This is evident in a declaration to triple nuclear energy by the year 2050.
- 01/10/2024
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Uranium, Gold Could Dominate 2024 Commodities Market
- Uranium and gold topped the best-performing commodities in metals during 2023 and that rally could extend itself through 2024. As such, investors may want to add exposure to their portfolios for further diversification in an uncertain election year.
- 01/05/2024
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Race to Supply Uranium Should Push Prices Even Higher
- Uranium has been one of the best-performing commodities in 2023. That upside should continue in the new year.
- 12/26/2023
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COP28 and Price Surge Power These Uranium ETFs
- An essential component in sustainable and reliable energy generation, the surge in uranium prices and the deal reached by COP28, increasing exposure to the metal can benefit investors.
- 12/18/2023
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URNJ Vs. URNM: Uranium Above $80/Lb, While The Miners Have Lagged The Metal In 2023
- Uranium has been one of the best-performing commodities this year, up 66%. Uranium mining ETFs have underperformed the spot price, possibly due to lagging long-term contract prices. Recent developments, such as Sweden's change in stance on nuclear power, indicate positive growth in the nuclear industry.
- 11/22/2023
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Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
- Wall Street was upbeat last week. The reason behind the market rally was cooling inflation.
- 11/20/2023
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URNJ Vs. URNM: Juniors Seem To Be Inferior
- The uranium market is heating up, with the spot price increasing nearly 50% YtD. The Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF was launched in 2023, offering exposure to mainly explorers/developers. However, the current macro environment favours more stable companies with producing assets.
- 11/12/2023
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5 Sector ETFs That Survived the Market Downturn in September
- September has lived up to its reputation of a historically weak month for stocks. Despite the weakness, a few sectors have still been in green over the past month.
- 09/29/2023
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September Turns Out as Worst Month of 2023: ETF Winners
- September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks. This year has been no exception with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logging the worst month of the year.
- 09/29/2023
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Top ETF Stories of Q3
- The third-quarter 2023 was a downbeat period for investors, mainly due to rising rates.
- 09/28/2023
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5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in Q3
- After a solid start to the third quarter, Wall Street lost momentum on fears of higher rates for a longer-than-expected period and a slowing Chinese economy.
- 09/25/2023
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The Investment Case for Uranium Miners
- Uranium prices have soared to the highest level in 10 years, surpassing $60 a pound early this month after eight straight weeks of gains. In fact, uranium prices are up 20% year to date in 2023, outperforming other metals, and they show no signs of slowing amid the ongoing supply risks and bullish long-term demand.
- 09/22/2023
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Best ETFs of Last Week
- Wall Street delivered mixed-to-downbeat performances last week due to rising rates.
- 09/19/2023
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Top Performing ETFs: Bitcoin, Uranium ETFs
- In this week's edition of the top performing ETFs, both bitcoin and uranium ETFs led based on one-week returns. Other metals-focused ETFs like those focused on silver also did well, with a single decarbonization-focused strategy also making an appearance.
- 09/18/2023
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Top Performing ETFs: Cannabis ETFs Lead
- This week, cannabis ETFs took the top performing ETF positions, according to Logicly. Eight of the top twelve strategies, including the top three, all focus on cannabis.
- 09/11/2023
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Top & Flop ETFs of August
- August was an average-to-downbeat month for investors, mainly due to rising rates.
- 08/31/2023
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Uranium Miners ETFs Top in August
- The uranium market has witnessed a significant surge in August driven by an upbeat demand forecast and lingering supply concerns. This presents a promising opportunity for investors to tap the bullishness in the uranium market.
- 08/30/2023
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Top Performing ETFs: Metals, Tech Lead Top ETFs
- Not all that glitters is gold, but in 2023, certain parts of tech have come close. At the same time, commodity metals themselves have started to build a hot streak based on returns.
- 08/28/2023
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Best ETFs of Last Week
- Wall Street delivered mixed performances last week due to rising rates.
- 08/28/2023
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6 Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
- Wall Street delivered a mixed performance last week.
- 08/14/2023
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Top-Performing ETFs: Commodities ETFs Lead
- In this edition of the top-performing ETFs rundown, metals and commodities ETFs both took leading positions. Specifically, those metals and commodities appear related to the ongoing global transition to renewable energy sources.
- 08/14/2023
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3 Sector ETFs That Beat The Market Last Week
- Wall Street wrapped up the last week with mixed performances. The pharma and energy sectors were the biggest winners last week.
- 08/14/2023
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Uranium ETFs: Promising Picks as Nuclear Energy Resurges
- The sentiment among uranium is one of optimism, with expectations of a further recovery in uranium prices in 2023.
- 07/14/2023
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4 Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week
- Last week was marked by a few market-moving events including the signing of debt-ceiling debt, upbeat jobs data and weak manufacturing data.
- 06/06/2023
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Top-Performing ETFs: Crypto Funds Lead Again
- Once again, crypto funds have taken their place among the top-performing ETFs of the last week. Investors may be eyeing the space as a source of diversification away from the U.S. dollar and an inflationary U.S. economy.
- 06/05/2023
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Uranium Equities Once Again Likely To Outperform
- We have over the last few years seen uranium equities and the spot price of uranium trade a bit out of sync with each other. Which means the equities are at this point once more likely to catch up and outperform the spot price, which has been climbing lately. The fundamentals for the uranium industry continue to improve, where the sentiment for the nuclear industry has turned very positive compared to how it was viewed a few years ago.
- 06/04/2023
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Top-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week
- Wall Street offered a moderate performance last week. Sugar, uranium miner, bitcoin miner, cannabis and carbon offset strategy companies topped the list.
- 05/01/2023
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VettaFi Voices On: The 2023 Outlook for Commodities
- Commodities ran hot in 2022, and despite a more muted second half, fared well in a tough year that saw both stocks and bonds falter.
- 02/24/2023
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