First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (GRID)
GRID is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index. GRID launched on Nov 17, 2009 and has a 0.70% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33737A1088
33737A108
Nov 17, 2009
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
GRID has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (GRID) returned 7.37% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.06% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, GRID delivered an annualized return of 15.03%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.78%.
GRID
7.37%
13.97%
2.91%
8.06%
23.35%
15.03%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.19%
9.00%
-1.55%
12.31%
15.59%
10.78%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GRID, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.17% | -2.80% | -3.49% | 4.85% | 7.89% | 7.37% | |||||||
| 2024 | -4.45% | 8.76% | 5.42% | -1.83% | 6.52% | -3.02% | 3.14% | 2.34% | 4.51% | -4.39% | 3.58% | -5.10% | 15.18% |
| 2023 | 9.23% | -0.92% | 3.53% | -0.91% | 1.67% | 7.57% | 0.58% | -4.55% | -6.81% | -7.82% | 11.75% | 8.63% | 21.57% |
| 2022 | -10.03% | -1.95% | 4.00% | -9.54% | 1.45% | -9.67% | 15.20% | -6.31% | -9.80% | 10.49% | 12.20% | -6.18% | -13.89% |
| 2021 | 0.27% | 4.53% | 1.71% | 1.84% | 3.20% | 2.49% | 4.17% | 2.62% | -6.24% | 10.00% | -0.75% | 1.58% | 27.65% |
| 2020 | -1.69% | 0.75% | -21.14% | 14.79% | 8.05% | 3.62% | 5.67% | 11.56% | -2.25% | 1.45% | 17.92% | 7.55% | 48.84% |
| 2019 | 13.53% | 2.45% | -3.74% | 5.93% | -6.23% | 12.21% | 1.53% | -2.48% | 4.19% | 3.34% | 2.66% | 4.56% | 42.80% |
| 2018 | 3.01% | -3.65% | -1.65% | -1.68% | 4.48% | -3.93% | 2.48% | 0.05% | -4.67% | -11.27% | 0.84% | -8.24% | -22.70% |
| 2017 | 0.74% | -0.49% | 3.19% | 3.06% | -0.20% | 2.02% | 4.81% | 1.97% | 5.60% | 3.24% | -1.36% | 2.16% | 27.44% |
| 2016 | -8.46% | 2.50% | 10.92% | 4.60% | 0.56% | -3.72% | 7.48% | 0.52% | 5.11% | -4.59% | 5.95% | 1.41% | 22.69% |
| 2015 | -4.91% | 5.43% | 1.31% | 1.27% | 0.54% | -2.54% | -3.97% | -3.96% | -3.84% | 4.31% | 0.32% | 1.04% | -5.50% |
| 2014 | 2.16% | 6.07% | 0.02% | -2.08% | -2.29% | 1.99% | -5.58% | 4.71% | -4.72% | 1.47% | -0.94% | 0.37% | 0.51% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of GRID is 42, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (GRID) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index provided a 1.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.30 | $1.26 | $1.29 | $1.10 | $0.65 | $0.55 | $0.69 | $0.50 | $0.55 | $0.44 | $0.41 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.23% | 1.26% | 0.63% | 0.68% | 1.26% | 1.28% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.23% | 1.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $1.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.65 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.55 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.69 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.50 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.55 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.44 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.41 |
| 2014 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.52 |
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 First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index. 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 First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index was 40.55%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index drawdown is 0.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.55% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 97 | Aug 5, 2020 | 116 |
| -35.41% | Apr 5, 2011 | 158 | Nov 25, 2011 | 414 | Sep 24, 2013 | 572 |
| -29.66% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 217 | Nov 4, 2019 | 446 |
| -29.64% | Nov 22, 2021 | 226 | Oct 14, 2022 | 165 | Jun 13, 2023 | 391 |
| -26.65% | Mar 7, 2014 | 423 | Feb 11, 2016 | 112 | Aug 16, 2016 | 535 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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