NUKX vs VDE
Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF compared with Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
NUKX
Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
VDE
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- NUKX yields more today: 16.23% vs 2.18% (forward).
- NUKX pays every week; VDE pays every quarter.
- VDE is cheaper to own: 0.09% vs 1.07% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | NUKX | VDE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $29.10 | $192.98 |
| TTM yield | 11.50% | 2.11% |
| Forward yield | 16.23% | 2.18% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.7233 | $4.208 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 27, 2026 (est.) | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.07% | 0.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +6.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 92/100 | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +56.6% |
| 1-year price return | — | +53.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.9M | 12.7B |
| Years paying | 0.6 | 21.8 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| NUKX | VDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 343.6 | 51.8 |
| Income per year | $1,623 | $218 |
| Income per month (avg) | $135 | $18 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model NUKX · Model VDE
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUKX Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
| NUKX Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
| NUKX Nov 10, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.0908 | Est. |
| VDE Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
| VDE Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
| VDE Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
NUKXVDE
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, NUKX or VDE?
NUKX currently has the higher trailing yield: NUKX yields 11.50% and VDE yields 2.11%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do NUKX and VDE pay?
NUKX pays every week and VDE pays every quarter. NUKX's next ex-date is Oct 27, 2026 and VDE's is Dec 23, 2026.
Is NUKX or VDE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. NUKX and VDE differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.