- ISIN
- US37954Y1863
- CUSIP
- 37954Y186
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 2021
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Water Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Assets Under Management
- $24M
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Performance
AQWA Performance Chart
Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) is down 0.7% since the beginning of the year. AQWA is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AQWA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,261.
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Returns By Period
Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) has returned -0.74% so far this year and 3.06% over the past 12 months.
Global X Clean Water ETF
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- -0.74%
- 6M
- -2.64%
- 1Y
- 3.06%
- 3Y*
- 9.08%
- 5Y*
- 4.75%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
AQWA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 12, 2021, AQWA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AQWA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.03% | 4.59% | -8.83% | 2.75% | -4.28% | -0.19% | -0.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.44% | 0.34% | -1.71% | 5.50% | 2.87% | 3.33% | 0.34% | 4.04% | -1.74% | 0.33% | -1.02% | -1.97% | 13.15% |
| 2024 | -3.43% | 6.37% | 4.11% | -2.74% | 3.21% | -2.97% | 7.32% | -0.87% | 2.66% | -4.70% | 3.97% | -7.41% | 4.34% |
| 2023 | 7.29% | -2.48% | 0.82% | 0.36% | -0.55% | 6.65% | 2.99% | -3.17% | -7.46% | -1.83% | 10.59% | 6.79% | 20.13% |
| 2022 | -10.60% | -4.27% | 1.53% | -8.07% | -0.29% | -5.23% | 10.33% | -3.65% | -10.94% | 8.51% | 6.07% | -2.60% | -19.89% |
| 2021 | 1.32% | 2.81% | -0.62% | 5.59% | 2.78% | -6.66% | 4.52% | 0.09% | 5.60% | 15.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Clean Water ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.14%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 13, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 101.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.14% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -3.14%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 73.61%
- Downside Capture
- 101.17%
Expense Ratio
AQWA has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AQWA ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| AQWA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.21 | 2.39 | -2.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.40 | 3.25 | -2.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.43 | -0.39 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.25 | 3.11 | -2.86 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.63 | 14.38 | -13.75 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Clean Water ETF provided a 1.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.40% | 1.53% | 1.56% | 1.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Clean Water ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Clean Water ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Global X Clean Water ETF was 29.44%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 346 trading sessions.
The current Global X Clean Water ETF drawdown is 10.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -29.44%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.43%Apr 2025 | 5mo 23d | 1mo 8d | 7mo 1dOct 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.34%May 2026 | 2mo 21d | — | 3mo 6dFeb 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.54%Jul 2024 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dMay 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.04%Oct 2021 | 1mo 9d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 17dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AQWA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.44% | -56.78% | +27.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.34% | -9.10% | -3.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.55% | -18.90% | +4.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.44% | -25.43% | -4.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.84% | 0.00% | -10.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.27% | -10.72% | +2.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.85% | 1.97% | +2.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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