NUKX vs XOP
Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
NUKX
Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
XOP
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- NUKX yields more today: 16.23% vs 1.51% (forward).
- NUKX pays every week; XOP pays every quarter.
- XOP is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 1.07% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | NUKX | XOP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $29.10 | $200.05 |
| TTM yield | 11.50% | 1.56% |
| Forward yield | 16.23% | 1.51% |
| Annual payout per share | $4.7233 | $3.028 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 27, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.07% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -2.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +18.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 92/100 | 89/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +53.7% |
| 1-year price return | — | +51.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 7.9M | 3.6B |
| Years paying | 0.6 | 20.1 |
| 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 | XOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 343.6 | 50.0 |
| Income per year | $1,623 | $151 |
| Income per month (avg) | $135 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model NUKX · Model XOP
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. |
| XOP Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
| XOP Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.757 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
NUKXXOP
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 XOP?
NUKX currently has the higher trailing yield: NUKX yields 11.50% and XOP yields 1.56%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do NUKX and XOP pay?
NUKX pays every week and XOP pays every quarter. NUKX's next ex-date is Oct 27, 2026 and XOP's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is NUKX or XOP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. NUKX and XOP 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.