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GRID ETF · First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF
The GRID Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index. The GRID ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 106 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofSmart City1M perf.-2.77%
Last price
$169.09
1M perf.
-2.48%
1M flows
+€1.03B
AuM
€6.8B
E/R
0.56%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
GRID
$169.09
Performance & flows
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December 10, 2025 → March 10, 2026
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GRID
$169.07
+9.46%
Smart City
+8.28%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.48%  | +9.46% | +49.92% | +87.24% | +108.27% | -4.23% | +10.46% | +10.46% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$169.07
1D NAV change
+1.01%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
106
Inception date
11/16/2009
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
NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the Fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Smart Grid Infrastructure IndexSM. The index is designed to track the performance of common stocks in the grid and electric energy infrastructure sector.The index includes companies that are primarily engaged and involved in electric grid, electric meters and devices, networks, energy storage and management, and enabling software used by the smart grid infrastructure sector.
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 | +9.46% | +49.92% | +87.24% | +108.27% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
21.19%
Ireland
17.00%
Switzerland
10.42%
France
10.21%
United Kingdom
8.39%
Germany
7.01%
Italy
6.69%
Brazil
3.06%
Unavailable
1.02%
Other
15.01%
Sectors
Industrials
59.21%
Utilities
22.95%
Information Technology
11.74%
Consumer Discretionary
2.41%
Unavailable
3.68%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 106
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
ABB
NATIONAL GRID
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
EATON CORP PLC
PRYSMIAN
E.ON
QUANTA SERVICES
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HUBBELL
NVIDIA
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
TERNA RETE ELETTRICA NAZIONALE
TESLA
JE00BTDN8H13
HYDRO ONE
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about GRID ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
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.
GRID’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either A+, A, or A-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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92.19% of holdings have positive scoring
8.83% of holdings have negative scoring
21.10%
49.87%
21.23%
6.71%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
QGDX Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€211.75B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about GRID
What does First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF, GRID, invest in?
GRID is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equities.
Which benchmark or index does GRID replicate?
GRID tracks the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GRID?
GRID carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.56%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GRID launched?
GRID was introduced to the market on November 16, 2009. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of GRID?
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ETF, GRID, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GRID?
GRID oversees €6.8B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has GRID performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, GRID returned -2.48% over the past month, 9.46% over the last three months and 10.46% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GRID?
As of March 10, 2026, GRID recorded net flows of +€1.02B over the last month and +€1.76B year-to-date.
Does GRID distribute dividends?
GRID follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.92%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GRID?
As of January 31, 2026, GRID has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does GRID invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, GRID focuses largely on Industrials, Utilities and Information Technology.
How many securities does GRID hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, GRID holds 106 positions in its portfolio, with 66.48% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GRID?
As of January 31, 2026, GRID top three holdings include ABB, NATIONAL GRID and SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE.
What is the base currency of GRID?
The base currency of GRID is USD.
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