- ISIN
- US37954Y2283
- CUSIP
- 37954Y228
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Oct 27, 2020
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Indxx Global CleanTech Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $30M
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Performance
CTEC Performance Chart
Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) is up 22.7% since the beginning of the year. CTEC is currently trading at $65 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CTEC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $667.
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Returns By Period
Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) has returned 22.71% so far this year and 97.04% over the past 12 months.
Global X CleanTech ETF
- 1D
- -6.61%
- 1M
- -11.86%
- YTD
- 22.71%
- 6M
- 19.40%
- 1Y
- 97.04%
- 3Y*
- -1.56%
- 5Y*
- -7.77%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
CTEC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 2020, CTEC's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +25.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2024 at -19.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, CTEC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.55% | -4.49% | -0.48% | 16.74% | 12.52% | -14.94% | 22.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.66% | -6.08% | -5.37% | -2.17% | 12.63% | 8.08% | 12.58% | 9.25% | 14.90% | 20.86% | -8.30% | -4.14% | 57.85% |
| 2024 | -16.32% | 0.11% | 6.21% | -9.75% | 14.10% | -19.33% | 2.38% | -4.41% | 7.18% | -10.35% | -1.00% | -7.51% | -36.35% |
| 2023 | 14.37% | -7.72% | 3.24% | -9.23% | -1.52% | 3.30% | 1.16% | -17.08% | -11.27% | -17.73% | 9.56% | 10.25% | -25.60% |
| 2022 | -15.62% | 9.49% | 2.34% | -14.95% | 4.38% | -7.71% | 18.64% | 2.47% | -16.08% | 1.32% | 15.76% | -10.26% | -16.82% |
| 2021 | 15.63% | -9.36% | -7.14% | -7.73% | -6.13% | 8.83% | -6.87% | 3.92% | -7.49% | 18.98% | -8.38% | -13.09% | -22.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X CleanTech ETF has an annualized alpha of -14.30%, beta of 1.26, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 170.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 102.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.30 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -14.30%
- Beta
- 1.26
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 102.79%
- Downside Capture
- 170.41%
Expense Ratio
CTEC has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CTEC ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) 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.
| CTEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.32 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.03 | 2.46 | +2.58 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.11 | 10.92 | +2.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X CleanTech ETF provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.53 | $0.28 | $0.18 | $0.35 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.61% | 0.75% | 1.56% | 0.51% | 0.25% | 0.39% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X CleanTech 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 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.35 |
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 CleanTech 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 CleanTech ETF was 81.58%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Global X CleanTech ETF drawdown is 53.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -81.58%Apr 2025 | 4y 1mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.50%Jan 2021 | 2d | 11d | 13dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
2021 pullback2021 | -7.47%Jan 2021 | 1d | 6d | 7dJan 2021 - Jan 2021 |
2020 pullback2020 | -4.40%Dec 2020 | 3d | 5d | 8dNov 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -3.50%Oct 2020 | 1d | 6d | 7dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CTEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.58% | -56.78% | -24.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.39% | -9.10% | -10.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -65.77% | -18.90% | -46.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -76.46% | -25.43% | -51.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -53.45% | -3.21% | -50.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -52.35% | -10.71% | -41.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.43% | 2.04% | +5.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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