NLR Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
NLR's approximate ~2.5% (annual distribution) yield (as of mid-2026) makes it an income-oriented fund. It tracks MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.52% expense ratio. If income is your goal, NLR earns its place as a yield-paying core holding. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with VanEck.
How does the NLR dividend work?
NLR holds the companies in MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.52% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
NLR tracks the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index, holding about 29 companies at a 0.52% expense ratio. It mixes uranium miners with nuclear utilities and reactor and component makers, giving it a more balanced, utility-tilted profile than the miner-heavy Global X URA, along with a lower fee and a more meaningful distribution.
How does NLR's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~2.5% (annual distribution) (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.52% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare NLR against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how NLR's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the NLR dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~2.5% (annual distribution) yield, NLR is an income-oriented fund. If income is your goal, its yield earns its place alongside the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index exposure it carries. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with VanEck.
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FAQ
What is NLR's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~2.5% (annual distribution) as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on VanEck's fund page.
How often does NLR pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like NLR distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with VanEck.
Where does NLR's dividend come from?
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NLR tracks MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index and holds names such as CCJ, CEG, PEG, BWXT, FORTUM. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.52% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest NLR dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so NLR distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is NLR a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. NLR yields roughly ~2.5% (annual distribution), which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are NLR dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like NLR are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and VanEck's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with VanEck or your broker.