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Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US37954Y1863
CUSIP
37954Y186
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Apr 8, 2021
Region
Global (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Clean Water ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) has returned 1.11% so far this year and 13.23% over the past 12 months.


Global X Clean Water ETF

1D
1.97%
1M
-8.83%
YTD
1.11%
6M
-1.57%
1Y
13.23%
3Y*
10.78%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 12, 2021, AQWA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.03%4.59%-8.83%1.11%
20252.44%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%
20237.29%-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%
20211.32%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 -0.67%, 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 85.58% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
-0.67%
Beta
0.73
0.55
Upside Capture
85.58%
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 42 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


AQWA Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
AQWA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AQWA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
AQWA Omega Ratio Rank: 3838
Omega Ratio Rank
AQWA Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
AQWA Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AQWABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.82

0.90

-0.07

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.30

1.39

-0.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.16

1.40

-0.24

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.81

6.61

-2.79

Explore AQWA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Clean Water ETF provided a 1.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.


1.20%1.30%1.40%1.50%1.60%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.2520212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
Dividend$0.28$0.28$0.24$0.25$0.22$0.21

Dividend yield

1.45%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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 9.17%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-29.44%Jan 3, 2022198Oct 14, 2022346Mar 4, 2024544
-14.43%Oct 17, 2024118Apr 8, 202527May 16, 2025145
-11.48%Feb 27, 202616Mar 20, 2026
-8.54%May 16, 202432Jul 2, 202455Sep 19, 202487
-8.04%Sep 3, 202127Oct 12, 202128Nov 19, 202155

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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