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FIW ETF · First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF
The FIW Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: ISE Clean Edge Water Index. The FIW ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 36 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofNatural Resources1M perf.-5.72%
Last price
$109.00
1M perf.
+6.08%
1M flows
-€4.6M
AuM
€1.63B
TER
0.51%
Rating
FIW
$109.00
Performance & flows
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FIW
$109.51
+8.88%
Natural Resources
-3.25%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.08%  | +8.88% | +2.23%  | +26.59%  | +35.80%  | +5.95% | +6.54% | +1.34% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/30/2026
$109.51
1D NAV change
+1.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
36
Inception date
5/8/2007
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Water ETF is an exchange-traded fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the ISE Water™ Index. The ISE WaterTM Index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index comprised of exchange-listed companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable and wastewater industry.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +8.88% | +2.23% | +26.59% | +35.80% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
90.83%
Canada
4.54%
United Kingdom
3.12%
Brazil
1.25%
Unavailable
0.26%
Sectors
Industrials
48.12%
Non-Energy Materials
14.66%
Healthcare
13.86%
Utilities
11.17%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
7.62%
Technology
4.31%
Unavailable
0.26%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 36
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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FIW
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
413
Total AuM
€249.96B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.7916%
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Frequently asked questions about FIW
What does First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF, FIW, invest in?
FIW is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FIW replicate?
FIW tracks the ISE Clean Edge Water Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FIW?
FIW carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.51%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FIW launched?
FIW was introduced to the market on May 8, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of FIW?
First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF, FIW, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FIW?
FIW oversees €1.63B in assets as of June 30, 2026.
How has FIW performed lately?
Based on data from June 30, 2026, FIW returned 6.08% over the past month, 8.88% over the last three months and 1.34% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for FIW?
As of June 30, 2026, FIW recorded net flows of -€4.6M over the last month and -€45M year-to-date.
Does FIW distribute dividends?
FIW follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.88%.
What are the main country or region exposures of FIW?
As of May 31, 2026, FIW has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does FIW invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, FIW focuses largely on Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Healthcare.
How many securities does FIW hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, FIW holds 36 positions in its portfolio, with 58.02% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FIW?
As of May 31, 2026, FIW top three holdings include Waters Corp., Agilent Technologies, Inc. and Roper Technologies, Inc..
What is the base currency of FIW?
The base currency of FIW is USD.
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