Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) Alternatives
Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) belongs to the Water Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AQWA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AQWA
AQWA charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Water Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AQWA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 0.40% | Feb 15, 2017 | AQWA vs EBLU | |
| First Trust Water ETF | 0.54% | May 8, 2007 | AQWA vs FIW | |
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 0.57% | May 14, 2007 | AQWA vs CGW | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 0.60% | Dec 6, 2005 | AQWA vs PHO | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | 0.75% | Jun 13, 2007 | AQWA vs PIO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AQWA
Among ETFs in the Water Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 61 | May 14, 2007 | AQWA vs CGW | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 33 | Feb 15, 2017 | AQWA vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | 32 | Jun 13, 2007 | AQWA vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 20 | Dec 6, 2005 | AQWA vs PHO | |
| First Trust Water ETF | 18 | May 8, 2007 | AQWA vs FIW |
Top Performing AQWA Alternatives (YTD)
AQWA alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 2.46% | May 14, 2007 | AQWA vs CGW | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 0.43% | Feb 15, 2017 | AQWA vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | -0.13% | Jun 13, 2007 | AQWA vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | -3.85% | Dec 6, 2005 | AQWA vs PHO | |
| First Trust Water ETF | -3.98% | May 8, 2007 | AQWA vs FIW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AQWA
AQWA alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 14.81% | May 14, 2007 | AQWA vs CGW | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 17.19% | Feb 15, 2017 | AQWA vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | 17.59% | Jun 13, 2007 | AQWA vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 18.58% | Dec 6, 2005 | AQWA vs PHO | |
| First Trust Water ETF | 18.65% | May 8, 2007 | AQWA vs FIW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AQWA
AQWA alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | -10.33% | May 14, 2007 | AQWA vs CGW | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | -11.98% | Dec 6, 2005 | AQWA vs PHO | |
| First Trust Water ETF | -12.74% | May 8, 2007 | AQWA vs FIW | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | -13.14% | Jun 13, 2007 | AQWA vs PIO | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | -13.17% | Feb 15, 2017 | AQWA vs EBLU |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 68 | 0.61% | Dec 12, 2013 | AQWA vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 13.41% | Sep 11, 2023 | AQWA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 92 | 15.28% | Nov 4, 2010 | AQWA vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 93 | 8.86% | Apr 19, 2010 | AQWA vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.92% | May 11, 2018 | AQWA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 38 | -6.43% | Sep 12, 2016 | AQWA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 11.66% | Apr 19, 2010 | AQWA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 51 | -0.58% | Jun 24, 2013 | AQWA vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 88 | 6.32% | Jun 8, 2011 | AQWA vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -6.25% | Oct 22, 2014 | AQWA vs DAX |
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