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CGWvsIGEETF Comparison

ETF 1
CGW

Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.32%
VS
ETF 2
IGE

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.32%

Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) and iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. CGW's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Materials. In contrast, IGE's top sector exposures are Energy, Materials  CGW is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.39% for IGE. CGW is up 2.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$26M in YTD flows. IGE performs better with 22.95% YTD performance, and +$22M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CGW and IGE below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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CGW vs IGE performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
CGW
IGE
+2.38%-1.48%
-2.20%+6.91%
+2.16%+22.95%
+11.88%+48.39%
+36.47%+67.46%
+33.73%+142.67%
Flows
CGW
IGE
-$496K-$51M
+$10M-$49M
+$26M+$22M
+$6M-$41M
-$196M-$245M
-$61M-$23M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
CGW
IGE
+14.70%+20.01%
+12.30%+15.81%
+13.60%+18.62%
+15.65%+22.61%
Max drawdown
CGW
IGE
-9.88%-5.59%
-9.88%-5.59%
-15.88%-19.54%
-32.65%-25.69%
Max drawdown duration
CGW
IGE
62d58d
62d58d
140d275d
862d644d
Trading data

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CGW
IGE
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$65.08
$62.41
Previous close
04/29/2026
$64.24
$61.48
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
CGW
IGE
Last price
$65.08
$62.41
1D performance
+1.31%
+1.51%
AuM$1.03 B$820.96 M
E/R0.59%0.39%
Characteristics
CGW
IGE
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderInvescoiShares
BenchmarkS&P Global Water IndexS&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index
N° of holdings60122
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 14, 2007October 22, 2001
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

CGW
USA
58.28%
Brazil
12.68%
United Kingdom
9.99%
Other
19.05%
IGE
USA
68.01%
Canada
24.91%
Other
7.09%

Sectors

CGW
Utilities
46.97%
Industrials
37.72%
Other
15.31%
IGE
Energy
70.2%
Materials
24.16%
Other
5.64%
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Diversification

CGW

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

68.83%
IGE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

52.25%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
CGW
COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO
9.69%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
8.77%
XYLEM
6.87%
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC
6.06%
US92338C1036
5.18%
UNITED UTILITIES GROUP
4.76%
ECOLAB
3.96%
SEVERN TRENT
3.94%
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
3.51%
GEBERIT
3.41%
WTTS WTER TECH
2.91%
PENTAIR PLC
2.57%
CORE & MAIN
2.55%
ZURN WATER SOLUTIONS CORP
2.45%
AMERICAN STATES WATER
2.19%
IGE
EXXON
10.87%
CHEVRON TEXACO
9.92%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
4.14%
NEWMONT CORP
3.02%
ENBRIDGE
3.02%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.60%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.60%
WILLIAMS
2.27%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
2.16%
SUNCOR ENERGY
2.01%
EOG RESOURCES
2.01%
SCHLUMBERGER
1.97%
VALERO ENERGY
1.93%
PHILLIPS 66
1.88%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
1.84%
Frequently asked questions about CGW and IGE

How have the CGW and IGE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, CGW is up 2.16% year-to-date (YTD), while IGE has returned 22.95%. That puts IGE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: CGW or IGE?

Year-to-date, the CGW ETF saw +$26M in flows, compared to +$22M for IGE.

Which ETF is more volatile: CGW or IGE?

Over the past year, CGW had a volatility of 12.3%, while IGE experienced 15.81%.

Which ETF is bigger: CGW or IGE?

As of April 29, 2026, CGW holds $1.03 B in assets under management (AUM), while IGE manages $820.96 M.

What sectors do the CGW and IGE ETFs invest in?

CGW leans toward sectors like Utilities and Industrials. Meanwhile, IGE focuses on Energy and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the CGW ETF and IGE ETF?

CGW top holdings include COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO, AMERICAN WATER WORKS and XYLEM. IGE holds in its top three: EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and CONOCOPHILLIPS.

Which ETF is more diversified: CGW or IGE?

CGW holds 62 securities with 68.83% of its assets in the top 15. IGE has 137 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.25%.

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