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FIWvsEPSBETF Comparison

ETF 1
FIW

First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-0.42%
VS
ETF 2
EPSB

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.52%

First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF (FIW) belongs to the Natural Resources segment. Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. FIW's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Utilities. In contrast, EPSB's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. FIW is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.51%, versus 0.88% for EPSB. FIW is down -0.16% year-to-date (YTD) with -$37M in YTD flows. EPSB performs better with 17.28% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FIW and EPSB 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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FIW vs EPSB performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-20,000,000-15,000,000-10,000,000-5,000,0000Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FIW
EPSB
+4.68%+8.88%
-5.65%+8.08%
-0.16%+17.28%
+8.69%n/a
+33.30%n/a
+35.16%n/a
Flows
FIW
EPSB
-$21M-
-$21M-
-$37M-
+$17M-
+$156M-
+$550M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FIW
EPSB
+17.29%+16.41%
+15.63%n/a
+16.49%n/a
+18.63%n/a
Max drawdown
FIW
EPSB
-12.32%-8.47%
-12.73%n/a
-18.25%n/a
-28.49%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FIW
EPSB
73d49d
92dn/a
238dn/a
710dn/a
Trading data

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FIW
EPSB
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$108.46
$26.60
Previous close
04/24/2026
$108.28
$26.60
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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EPSB
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FIW
EPSB
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FIW
EPSB
Last price
$108.46
$26.60
1D performance
+0.17%
-0.00%
AuM$1.85 B$4.66 M
E/R0.51%0.88%
Characteristics
FIW
EPSB
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustHarbor Capital
BenchmarkISE Clean Edge Water Index-
N° of holdings3255
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 8, 2007May 1, 2025
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

FIW
USA
91.03%
Other
8.97%
EPSB
USA
97.61%
Other
2.39%

Sectors

FIW
Industrials
48.73%
Health Care
11.94%
Utilities
10.56%
Information Techn.
8.73%
Other
20.04%
EPSB
Industrials
32.78%
Information Techn.
19.09%
Financials
13.61%
Materials
9.48%
Health Care
8.2%
Other
16.83%
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Diversification

FIW

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

57.41%
EPSB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

41.41%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FIW
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC
4.43%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
4.38%
XYLEM
4.12%
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
4.11%
WATERS
4.09%
US31488V1070
3.99%
US92338C1036
3.94%
ECOLAB
3.81%
PENTAIR PLC
3.81%
IDEXX LABORATORIES
3.74%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
3.64%
US46982L1089
3.55%
IDEX
3.49%
MASCO
3.23%
STANTEC
3.08%
EPSB
WOODWARD
4.19%
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
3.45%
FORMFACTOR
3.17%
ARCHROCK
3.13%
MOOG
3.11%
TELEDYNE TECH
2.92%
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES
2.79%
RYDER SYSTEM
2.50%
CBRE GROUP
2.45%
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMER
2.37%
SNAP ON
2.35%
GATX
2.28%
RAYMOND JAMES
2.27%
CIRRUS LOGIC
2.22%
ALBEMARLE
2.20%
Frequently asked questions about FIW and EPSB

How have the FIW and EPSB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, FIW is down -0.16% year-to-date (YTD), while EPSB has returned 17.28%. That puts EPSB better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FIW or EPSB?

Year-to-date, the FIW ETF saw -$37M in flows, compared to - for EPSB.

Which ETF is bigger: FIW or EPSB?

As of April 24, 2026, FIW holds $1.85 B in assets under management (AUM), while EPSB manages $4.66 M.

What sectors do the FIW and EPSB ETFs invest in?

FIW leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Utilities. Meanwhile, EPSB focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the FIW ETF and EPSB ETF?

FIW top holdings include ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC, AMERICAN WATER WORKS and XYLEM. EPSB holds in its top three: WOODWARD, CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS and FORMFACTOR.

Which ETF is more diversified: FIW or EPSB?

FIW holds 36 securities with 57.41% of its assets in the top 15. EPSB has 55 securities and a top 15 weight of 41.41%.

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