Open Now: The Global ETF Survey Take the Survey →

Advertisement
Advertisement

AQWAvsGUNRETF Comparison

ETF 1
AQWA

Global X Clean Water ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-0.15%
VS
ETF 2
GUNR

FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-0.15%

Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) and FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF (GUNR) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. AQWA's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Utilities and Non-Energy Materials. AQWA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.47% for GUNR. AQWA is up 3.15% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. GUNR performs better with 11.42% YTD performance, and +$623M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AQWA and GUNR below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios.  Discover our library of Model portfolios

AQWA vs GUNR performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Jun 16Jun 24Jul 1Jul 9Jul 16

Cumulative Flows

-5 M0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 M30 MJun 16Jun 24Jul 1Jul 9Jul 16

Get all the metrics on this page, and more, through a reliable ETF data feed

Daily, global ETF data for advanced analysis or integration into apps (API), from our partner Trackinsight.

Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/17/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AQWA
GUNR
+2.57%-3.37%
-1.05%-8.15%
+3.15%+11.42%
+3.65%+28.85%
+29.34%+35.94%
+30.49%+62.66%
Flows
AQWA
GUNR
-$1M+$30M
-$3M-$19M
+$3M+$623M
+$12M+$938M
+$13M-$1.45B
+$19M+$83M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AQWA
GUNR
+16.12%+13.19%
+14.15%+13.88%
+14.23%+14.16%
+15.46%+16.81%
Max drawdown
AQWA
GUNR
-7.44%-11.57%
-12.02%-11.57%
-14.57%-18.53%
-29.20%-23.49%
Max drawdown duration
AQWA
GUNR
81d64d
141d64d
211d427d
788d1239d
Trading data

Create an account to view trading data

Join for free
AQWA
GUNR
Last sale
7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
$19.25
$50.92
Previous close
07/16/2026
$19.41
$50.56
Consolidated volume
07/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

Create an account to view replication metrics

Join for free

Create an account to view replication quality

Join for free
AQWA
GUNR
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
AQWA
GUNR
Last price
$19.25
$50.92
1D performance
-0.87%
+0.71%
AuM$22.38 M$6.94 B
E/R0.5%0.47%
Characteristics
AQWA
GUNR
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XFlexShares
BenchmarkSolactive Global Clean Water Industry IndexMorningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index
N° of holdings38-
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
Join
Join
Inception dateApril 12, 2021September 16, 2011
ESGYesNo
Advertisement
Exposure

Countries

AQWA
USA
61.91%
United Kingdom
17.21%
Other
20.87%
GUNR
Data will be available soon

Sectors

AQWA
Industrials
50.88%
Utilities
35.06%
Other
14.05%
GUNR
Data will be available soon
Advertisement

Diversification

AQWA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.59%
GUNR
Data will be available soon

Top 15 holdings

Data as of May 31, 2026
AQWA
American Water Works Co., Inc.
8.18%
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
7.66%
Xylem, Inc.
7.58%
United Utilities Group Plc
6.48%
Pentair plc
6.19%
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
4.64%
Essential Utilities, Inc.
4.59%
Severn Trent Plc
4.54%
Core & Main, Inc.
4.20%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.
4.17%
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
4.02%
A. O. Smith Corp.
3.49%
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
3.27%
Mueller Water Products, Inc.
2.33%
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
2.25%
GUNR
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about AQWA and GUNR

How have the AQWA and GUNR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 17, 2026, AQWA is up 3.15% year-to-date (YTD), while GUNR has returned 11.42%. That puts GUNR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AQWA or GUNR?

Year-to-date, the AQWA ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$623M for GUNR.

Which ETF is more volatile: AQWA or GUNR?

Over the past year, AQWA had a volatility of 14.15%, while GUNR experienced 13.88%.

Which ETF is bigger: AQWA or GUNR?

As of July 17, 2026, AQWA holds $22.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while GUNR manages $6.94 B.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Global ETF Survey 2026

The ETF Industry Is Evolving Fast

From AI infrastructure to active strategies, the ETF landscape is shifting. Share your perspective in the 7th Annual Global ETF Survey and get exclusive early access to the final report.

Global ETF Survey 2026