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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.+4.02%
Last price
$108.46
1M perf.
+4.68%
1M flows
-€18M
AuM
€1.58B
E/R
0.51%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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FIW
$108.46

Performance & flows

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January 26, 2026 → April 24, 2026
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FIW
$108.27
-5.65%
Natural Resources
+3.63%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+4.68%
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-5.65%
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+8.69%
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+33.29%
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+35.15%
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+4.97%
+4.97%
-0.16%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
CUSIP
33733B100
ISIN
US33733B1008
AuM
€1.58B
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E/R
0.51%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/24/2026
$108.27
1D NAV change
-0.27%
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
Product type
Benchmark
ISE Clean Edge Water Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
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 Waterâ„¢ 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

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Returns
-5.65%
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+8.69%
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+33.29%
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+35.15%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
91.03%
Canada
5.02%
Ireland
3.81%
Unavailable
0.14%
Sectors
Industrials
48.73%
Health Care
11.94%
Utilities
10.56%
Information Technology
8.73%
Materials
5.24%
Unavailable
14.80%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 36
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
XYLEM
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
WATERS
US31488V1070
US92338C1036
ECOLAB
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PENTAIR PLC
IDEXX LABORATORIES
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
US46982L1089
IDEX
MASCO
STANTEC
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FIW ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


FIW’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.

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Holdings review
97.22% of holdings have positive scoring
2.92% of holdings have negative scoring
29.38%
53.61%
14.23%
Consensus levels
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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FIW
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
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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
410
Total AuM
€222.1B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.8035%

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 €1.58B in assets as of April 24, 2026.

How has FIW performed lately?

Based on data from April 24, 2026, FIW returned 4.68% over the past month, -5.65% over the last three months and -0.16% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for FIW?

As of April 24, 2026, FIW recorded net flows of -€18M over the last month and -€32M year-to-date.

Does FIW distribute dividends?

FIW follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.76%.

What are the main country or region exposures of FIW?

As of March 31, 2026, FIW has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does FIW invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, FIW focuses largely on Industrials, Health Care and Utilities.

How many securities does FIW hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, FIW holds 36 positions in its portfolio, with 57.41% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in FIW?

As of March 31, 2026, FIW top three holdings include ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC, AMERICAN WATER WORKS and XYLEM.

What is the base currency of FIW?

The base currency of FIW is USD.

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