- ISIN
- US46138E2634
- CUSIP
- 46138E263
- Issuer
- Invesco
- Inception Date
- May 14, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Water Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Water Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
CGW Performance Chart
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) is up 1.0% since the beginning of the year. CGW is currently trading at $64 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CGW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,301.
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Returns By Period
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) has returned 0.95% so far this year and 6.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CGW has returned 10.09% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- 1.71%
- YTD
- 0.95%
- 6M
- 0.62%
- 1Y
- 6.82%
- 3Y*
- 10.01%
- 5Y*
- 5.41%
- 10Y*
- 10.09%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CGW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2007, CGW's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 17 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CGW closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 2008 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.95% | 4.66% | -6.73% | 1.78% | -4.01% | 1.83% | 0.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.86% | 0.45% | 0.41% | 5.78% | 3.62% | 2.39% | -0.58% | 3.35% | 0.03% | -0.80% | 1.18% | -0.73% | 18.10% |
| 2024 | -3.92% | 4.38% | 4.46% | -1.31% | 4.80% | -3.73% | 7.60% | 0.66% | 2.20% | -5.49% | 3.11% | -7.07% | 4.55% |
| 2023 | 8.09% | -3.27% | 2.30% | -0.34% | -2.56% | 6.18% | 2.78% | -4.73% | -7.59% | -2.52% | 11.44% | 6.54% | 15.50% |
| 2022 | -10.95% | -4.33% | 1.48% | -8.10% | -0.19% | -8.19% | 10.90% | -6.13% | -10.64% | 11.01% | 7.55% | -3.52% | -22.00% |
| 2021 | 0.36% | 0.45% | 4.15% | 5.94% | 2.94% | 0.11% | 6.62% | 3.88% | -6.02% | 5.77% | -1.15% | 5.58% | 31.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.22%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 98.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.74, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.22%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 91.37%
- Downside Capture
- 98.17%
Expense Ratio
CGW has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CGW ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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 Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CGW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.52 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.63 | 2.78 | -2.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.52 | 12.44 | -10.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF provided a 1.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.23 | $0.82 | $0.68 | $0.96 | $0.66 | $0.61 | $0.67 | $0.61 | $0.47 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.57% | 1.58% | 2.27% | 1.55% | 1.45% | 1.59% | 1.41% | 1.48% | 2.14% | 1.71% | 1.65% | 1.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco S&P Global Water Index 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $1.23 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
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 Invesco S&P Global Water Index 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 Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF was 57.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.
The current Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF drawdown is 7.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.24%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 6mo 23d | 7mo 25dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -32.74%Sep 2022 | 8mo 27d | 1y 7mo | 2y 4moJan 2022 - May 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.46%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 2mo 24d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.53%Jan 2016 | 8mo 11d | 4mo 12d | 1y 18dMay 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CGW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.24% | -56.78% | -0.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.86% | -9.10% | -1.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.24% | -18.90% | +2.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.74% | -25.43% | -7.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.72% | -33.92% | -1.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.62% | -1.80% | -5.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.83% | -10.71% | +0.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.51% | 2.03% | +2.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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