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6 June 2024:Wealth Product Ideas

AI-Driven Nuclear Energy Demand

Investment Thesis: The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence are catalyzing a significant increase in demand for nuclear energy. As more powerful AI data centers come online, they require substantial and reliable electricity and water supplies. Nuclear power, being a low-carbon energy source that does not emit greenhouse gases, is well-positioned to meet this growing demand. Unlike intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, nuclear power can provide a stable, round-the-clock electricity supply, making it an ideal choice for the industry.

Key Insights:

  • The global generative AI energy market is projected to reach $5.3bn by 2032.
  • AI servers utilize chips that consume significantly more power compared to traditional servers, with electricity demand expected to grow at an annual rate of approximately 9% through 2030.
  • To meet carbon neutrality standards, the demand for uranium is set to expand continuously.
  • The global nuclear power market is forecast to reach 498.41GW by 2032.

Fund Name (Ticker)

Global X Uranium ETF (URA US)

Description

The Global X Uranium ETF (URA) provides investors access to a broad range of companies involved in uranium mining and the production of nuclear components, including those in extraction, refining, exploration, or manufacturing of equipment for the uranium and nuclear industries.

Asset Class

Equity

30-Day Average Volume (as of 04 June)

3,406,467

Net Assets of Fund (as of 04 June)

US$3,502,164,100

12-Month Yield (as of 04 June)

50.60%

P/E Ratio (as of 03 June)

29.67

P/B Ratio (as of 03 June)

1.85

Management Fees (Annual)

0.69%

Top 10 Holdings

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(as of 04 June 2024)

(Source: Bloomberg)

Fund Name (Ticker)

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM US)

Description

The Sprott Uranium Miners ETF seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX). The Index is designed to track the performance of companies that devote at least 50% of their assets to the uranium mining industry, which may include mining, exploration, development and production of uranium, or holding physical uranium, owning uranium royalties or engaging in other non-mining activities that support the uranium mining industry.

Asset Class

Equity

30-Day Average Volume (as of 04 June)

475,705

Net Assets of Fund (as of 04 June)

US$1,817,586,203.55

12-Month Yield (as of 04 June)

65.72%

P/E Ratio

NA

P/B Ratio (as of 04 June)

3.877

Management Fees (Annual)

0.75%

Top 10 Holdings

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(as of 04 June 2024)

(Source: Bloomberg)

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