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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.-2.33%
Last price
$46.48
1M perf.
-4.93%
1M flows
-€2.1M
AuM
€481M
E/R
0.56%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
QCLN
$46.48
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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QCLN
$46.77
+3.14%
Alternative Energy
+14.04%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.93%  | +3.14% | +60.65%  | -5.02% | -34.19% | -3.42% | +4.92% | +4.92% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$46.77
1D NAV change
-2.75%
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 | +3.14% | +60.65% | -5.02% | -34.19% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
93.42%
Bermuda
3.51%
Unavailable
1.80%
Other
1.27%
Sectors
Information Technology
29.55%
Industrials
28.45%
Consumer Discretionary
14.00%
Materials
8.92%
Utilities
8.69%
Real Estate
1.71%
Unavailable
8.30%
Other
0.38%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 47
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
ON SEMICONDUCTOR
TESLA
RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE
FIRST SOLAR
ALBEMARLE
US65290E1010
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
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BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
MP MATERIALS CORPORATION
ACUITY BRANDS
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS
ENERSYS
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY
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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 QCLN 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.
QCLN’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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80.04% of holdings have positive scoring
21.78% of holdings have negative scoring
18.59%
51.25%
10.19%
9.29%
12.49%
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 Clean Edge Green Energy Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
CEXX 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
€211.16B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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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 €481M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has QCLN performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, QCLN returned -4.93% over the past month, 3.14% over the last three months and 4.92% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QCLN?
As of March 12, 2026, QCLN recorded net flows of -€2.1M over the last month and -€6.3M year-to-date.
Does QCLN distribute dividends?
QCLN follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.24%.
What are the main country or region exposures of QCLN?
As of January 31, 2026, QCLN has significant geographic allocations in USA and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does QCLN invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, QCLN focuses largely on Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does QCLN hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, QCLN holds 47 positions in its portfolio, with 72.73% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in QCLN?
As of January 31, 2026, QCLN top three holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, ON SEMICONDUCTOR and TESLA.
What is the base currency of QCLN?
The base currency of QCLN is USD.
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