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Nuclear energy at the heart of the clean energy transition

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Nuclear energy is gaining renewed interest as a reliable, low-carbon power source, driving demand for uranium. With growing applications in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, and cryptocurrency, investors are increasingly exploring how to invest in nuclear energy and uranium as part of a diversified energy strategy. These sectors require reliable, low-emission power, and nuclear fits the bill.

Uranium, with its high energy density, is vital for powering reactors, though supply constraints could drive prices higher. As innovation accelerates and energy independence becomes a priority, nuclear energy is playing an increasingly important role in the transition to a cleaner, tech-driven future.

The WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS ETF offers comprehensive exposure across the value chain to capture the growth opportunities in the next generation of energy.

Nuclear energy’s low CO2 emission gives it strong sustainability credentials

Greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalents per gigawatt-hour)

Source: Our World in Data, Nuclear Energy, April 2024.

From raw materials to reactors

The WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS ETF provides exposure to key players across the uranium and nuclear energy ecosystem, from mining and refining to power generation and next-generation reactor technology. 

Upstream Activities (60% weight):

Uranium mining or the production of other raw materials for nuclear reactors

Midstream Activities (25% weight):

Building and maintaining nuclear infrastructure or providing equipment or services to the nuclear industry.

Innovators (15% weight):

Designing advanced technologies like small modular reactors and doing research and development for fusion.

Why invest in the WisdomTree Uranium and Nuclear Energy UCITS ETF?

  • Key to climate goals and energy security

    Nuclear energy is gaining momentum as a low-carbon, stable solution for growing demand, particularly in energy-intensive sectors like AI and crypto.

  • Comprehensive value chain exposure

    The ETF covers uranium mining, processing, power generation, and next-gen reactor technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs).

  • Innovation and long-term growth focus

    Targets companies advancing nuclear energy with efficient reactor designs and emerging clean energy technologies.

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