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QCLN ETF · First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF
The QCLN Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index. The QCLN ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 47 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofAlternative Energy1M perf.-13.12%
Last price
$61.49
1M perf.
-2.54%
1M flows
+€48M
AuM
€716M
TER
0.56%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
QCLN
$61.49
Performance & flows
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QCLN
$60.53
+25.84%
Alternative Energy
-5.31%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.54%  | +25.84%  | +85.77% | +20.85%  | -4.57% | -8.73% | +30.17% | +35.77% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/11/2026
$60.53
1D NAV change
+5.78%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
47
Inception date
2/8/2007
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 NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Green Energy Index Fund is an exchange-traded index fund. The objective of the Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Green Energy IndexSM The index is a modified market capitalization weighted index designed to track the performance of clean energy companies that are publicly traded in the United States and includes companies engaged in manufacturing, development, distribution and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies including, but not limited to, solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries.
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 | +25.84% | +85.77% | +20.85% | -4.57% |
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| Perf./Volatility | ||||
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
88.75%
Bermuda
3.33%
Canada
1.06%
Unavailable
6.01%
Other
0.86%
Sectors
Information Technology
37.32%
Industrials
25.76%
Consumer Discretionary
11.10%
Materials
8.10%
Utilities
7.52%
Real Estate
1.71%
Unavailable
8.32%
Other
0.16%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 47
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 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 May 29, 2026
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QCLN
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 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
411
Total AuM
€239.68B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 12.44%
Average expense ratio
0.8001%
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Frequently asked questions about QCLN
What does First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF, QCLN, invest in?
QCLN is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equities.
Which benchmark or index does QCLN replicate?
QCLN tracks the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QCLN?
QCLN carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.56%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QCLN launched?
QCLN was introduced to the market on February 8, 2007. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of QCLN?
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF, QCLN, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QCLN?
QCLN oversees €716M in assets as of June 11, 2026.
How has QCLN performed lately?
Based on data from June 11, 2026, QCLN returned -2.54% over the past month, 25.84% over the last three months and 35.77% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QCLN?
As of June 11, 2026, QCLN recorded net flows of +€48M over the last month and +€93M year-to-date.
Does QCLN distribute dividends?
QCLN follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.16%.
What are the main country or region exposures of QCLN?
As of April 30, 2026, QCLN has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Canada.
In which sector or theme does QCLN invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, QCLN focuses largely on Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does QCLN hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, QCLN holds 47 positions in its portfolio, with 72.63% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QCLN?
As of April 30, 2026, QCLN top three holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, ON SEMICONDUCTOR and MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS.
What is the base currency of QCLN?
The base currency of QCLN is USD.
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