June 05, 2025

This article is the latest in our new "Index of the Month" series. In this series, we'll spotlight an index that stood out prominently due to its market impact, performance swings, or noteworthy trends. Our goal is to unpack the indices shaping today's investment landscape.

The MarketVector™ Global Nuclear Innovators Index (MVNLRXTR) delivered a standout performance in May, soaring +56% in May as nuclear energy regained center stage.

What’s driving the surge?

A fresh wave of policy support is breathing new life into the sector. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders in May aimed at streamlining regulations for next-generation nuclear reactors and strengthening domestic uranium supply chains. This policy momentum has sparked renewed investor interest and boosted sentiment across the nuclear ecosystem.

Why it matters

As the world accelerates towards AI and  decarbonization, nuclear energy is increasingly viewed as a critical component. With its potential to provide consistent, low-carbon baseload power, nuclear innovation is gaining traction, and so are the companies leading the charge. 
 

Exhibit: The MarketVector™ Global Nuclear Innovators Index (MVNLRXTR) May 2025 Performance

 

Top movers in the index include:

  • $OKLO – pioneering small modular reactors
  • $BWXT – advanced nuclear technologies and fuel services
  • $SMR – commercial SMR development
  • $LEU – uranium enrichment leader
  • $NNE – nuclear infrastructure and solutions

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Learn about the MarketVector Global Nuclear Innovators Index (MVNLRX)
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About the Author:

Joy Yang is the Global Head of Index Product Management at MarketVectorTM Indexes. She is responsible for managing MarketVector index products and services to accelerate innovation in financial index design and adoption. Joy brings more than 25 years of investment experience to MarketVector, having led teams delivering index and quantitative-active investment solutions at Arabesque Asset Management, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Vanguard, Aberdeen Standard Investments, AXA Rosenberg, and BlackRock. Joy has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cooper Union’s Albert Nerken School of Engineering.

 

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