FANvsLITETF Comparison
ETF 1
FAN
First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund ETF
This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-2.26%
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First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund ETF (FAN) and Global X Lithium & Battery ETF (LIT) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. FAN's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. FAN is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.61%, versus 0.75% for LIT. FAN is up 16.83% year-to-date (YTD) with +$16M in YTD flows. LIT performs worse with 12.27% YTD performance, and -$117M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FAN and LIT 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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FAN vs LIT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/09/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FAN LIT | +0.67%-2.89% | -3.73%-5.76% | +16.83%+12.27% | +29.36%+48.61% | +62.44%+28.66% | +17.13%-11.05% |
| Flows | FAN LIT | -$35M-$29M | -$47M-$289M | +$16M-$117M | +$20M-$118M | -$46M-$1.23B | -$124M-$1.63B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FAN LIT | +19.58%+27.91% | +18.72%+27.33% | +18.86%+26.50% | +20.01%+26.02% |
| Max drawdown | FAN LIT | -8.79%-19.92% | -14.63%-25.52% | -23.31%-42.55% | -37.80%-64.51% |
| Max drawdown duration | FAN LIT | 79d86d | 126d122d | 257d745d | 1525d1753d |
Trading data
FAN | LIT | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.65 | $71.49 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $23.50 | $71.81 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FAN | LIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.65 | $71.49 |
| 1D performance | +0.66% | -0.45% |
| AuM | $245.34 M | $1.53 B |
| E/R | 0.61% | 0.75% |
Characteristics
FAN | LIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | First Trust | Global X |
| Benchmark | ISE Global Wind Energy Index | Solactive Global Lithium Index |
| N° of holdings | 44 | - |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 16, 2008 | July 22, 2010 |
| ESG | Yes | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
FAN
Denmark
18.48%
USA
14.59%
Germany
12.21%
Spain
11.03%
Israel
7.27%
Other
36.42%
LIT
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Sectors
FAN
Utilities
50.64%
Industrials
38.88%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.7%
Other
0.78%
LIT
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
FAN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.76%
LIT
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Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
FAN
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
11.01%
Nordex SE
7.50%
Ørsted A/S
7.47%
EDP Renewables SA
7.13%
Northland Power, Inc.
6.10%
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.
4.88%
Arcosa, Inc.
2.88%
Prysmian SpA
2.52%
The Timken Co.
2.45%
China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd.
2.44%
Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd.
2.39%
GE Vernova, Inc.
2.36%
ERG SpA
2.31%
RWE AG
2.21%
Iberdrola SA
2.11%
LIT
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about FAN and LIT
How have the FAN and LIT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 9, 2026, FAN is up 16.83% year-to-date (YTD), while LIT has returned 12.27%. That puts FAN better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FAN or LIT?
Year-to-date, the FAN ETF saw +$16M in flows, compared to -$117M for LIT.
Which ETF is more volatile: FAN or LIT?
Over the past year, FAN had a volatility of 18.72%, while LIT experienced 27.33%.
Which ETF is bigger: FAN or LIT?
As of September 9, 2026, FAN holds $245.34 M in assets under management (AUM), while LIT manages $1.53 B.
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