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CGWvsMGNRETF Comparison

ETF 1
CGW

Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+1.5%
VS
ETF 2
MGNR

American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+1.5%

Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) and American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF (MGNR) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. CGW's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Materials. In contrast, MGNR's top sector exposures are Materials, Energy and Industrials. CGW is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.75% for MGNR. CGW is up 3.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$26M in YTD flows. MGNR performs better with 20.8% YTD performance, and +$332M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CGW and MGNR 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 MGNR performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/30/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
CGW
MGNR
+3.43%+6.57%
-1.14%+3.30%
+3.20%+20.80%
+11.99%+79.69%
+37.86%n/a
+35.82%n/a
Flows
CGW
MGNR
-$496K+$74M
+$10M+$236M
+$26M+$332M
+$6M+$462M
-$196M-
-$61M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
CGW
MGNR
+14.85%+28.40%
+12.30%+21.64%
+13.60%n/a
+15.66%n/a
Max drawdown
CGW
MGNR
-9.88%-12.03%
-9.88%-12.03%
-15.88%n/a
-32.65%n/a
Max drawdown duration
CGW
MGNR
63d59d
63d59d
140dn/a
862dn/a
Trading data

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CGW
MGNR
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 6:15 PM
$64.48
$53.83
Previous close
04/29/2026
$65.08
$54.12
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 30, 2026
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MGNR
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MGNR
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 5/1/2026 at 6:15 PM
Live
Closed
CGW
MGNR
Last price
$64.48
$53.83
1D performance
-0.92%
-0.54%
AuM$1.04 B$782.48 M
E/R0.59%0.75%
Characteristics
CGW
MGNR
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderInvescoAmerican Beacon
BenchmarkS&P Global Water Index-
N° of holdings6038
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 14, 2007February 6, 2024
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

CGW
USA
58.28%
Brazil
12.68%
United Kingdom
9.99%
Other
19.05%
MGNR
USA
46.12%
Canada
24.97%
Other
28.9%

Sectors

CGW
Utilities
46.97%
Industrials
37.72%
Other
15.31%
MGNR
Materials
41.9%
Energy
18.45%
Other
39.65%

Diversification

CGW

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

68.83%
MGNR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

50.17%

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%
MGNR
METHANEX
4.35%
RANGE RESOURCES
4.03%
EQUINOX GOLD
3.69%
ANTERO RESOURCES
3.56%
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
3.50%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
3.50%
KINROSS GOLD
3.47%
EQT
3.41%
CH1300646267
3.36%
US03938L2034
3.33%
HUDBAY MINERALS
3.29%
ALCOA CORP
3.04%
DOW INC
2.69%
US71424F1057
2.62%
IE00028FXN24
2.33%
Frequently asked questions about CGW and MGNR

How have the CGW and MGNR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, CGW is up 3.2% year-to-date (YTD), while MGNR has returned 20.8%. That puts MGNR better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the CGW ETF saw +$26M in flows, compared to +$332M for MGNR.

Which ETF is more volatile: CGW or MGNR?

Over the past year, CGW had a volatility of 12.3%, while MGNR experienced 21.64%.

Which ETF is bigger: CGW or MGNR?

As of April 30, 2026, CGW holds $1.04 B in assets under management (AUM), while MGNR manages $782.48 M.

What sectors do the CGW and MGNR ETFs invest in?

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

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

CGW top holdings include COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO, AMERICAN WATER WORKS and XYLEM. MGNR holds in its top three: METHANEX, RANGE RESOURCES and EQUINOX GOLD.

Which ETF is more diversified: CGW or MGNR?

CGW holds 62 securities with 68.83% of its assets in the top 15. MGNR has 42 securities and a top 15 weight of 50.17%.

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