MAKXvsQCLNETF Comparison
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First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF
This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
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ProShares S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETF (MAKX) belongs to the Disruptive Technology segment. First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund ETF (QCLN) is part of the Alternative Energy segment. MAKX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Telecommunications. In contrast, QCLN's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals. MAKX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.58%, versus 0.56% for QCLN. MAKX is up 31.24% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. QCLN performs worse with 9.65% YTD performance, and -$15M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MAKX and QCLN 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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MAKX vs QCLN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MAKX QCLN | +0.53%+1.59% | -9.75%-26.93% | +31.24%+9.65% | +31.45%+26.83% | +86.18%+8.49% | n/a-25.41% |
| Flows | MAKX QCLN | --$40M | --$106M | +$3M-$15M | +$3M-$10M | +$3M-$615M | --$1.10B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | MAKX QCLN | +44.83%+50.37% | +34.73%+41.10% | +29.58%+37.58% | n/a+39.29% |
| Max drawdown | MAKX QCLN | -19.43%-32.10% | -19.43%-32.10% | -29.57%-48.05% | n/a-69.47% |
| Max drawdown duration | MAKX QCLN | 90d87d | 90d87d | 137d771d | n/a1754d |
Trading data
MAKX | QCLN | |
Last sale 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $63.85 | $48.19 |
| Previous close 08/31/2026 | $65.65 | $48.91 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
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MAKX | QCLN | |
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| Last price | $63.85 | $48.19 |
| 1D performance | -2.74% | -1.47% |
| AuM | $4.92 M | $557.23 M |
| E/R | 0.58% | 0.56% |
Characteristics
MAKX | QCLN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | ProShares | First Trust |
| Benchmark | S&P Kensho Smart Factories Index | NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index |
| N° of holdings | 24 | 51 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 30, 2021 | February 8, 2007 |
| ESG | Yes | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
MAKX
USA
85.62%
Republic of Korea
7.96%
Other
6.42%
QCLN
USA
91.75%
Other
8.25%
Sectors
MAKX
Industrials
48.75%
Technology
40.3%
Telecommunication.
8.75%
Other
2.19%
QCLN
Industrials
30.9%
Technology
30.05%
Consumer Cyclical.
14.63%
Non-Energy Materi.
11.25%
Utilities
9.24%
Other
3.93%
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Diversification
MAKX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74.72%
QCLN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74.15%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
MAKX
Ouster, Inc.
7.46%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
6.33%
Emerson Electric Co.
6.29%
Cognex Corp.
6.14%
3D Systems Corp.
5.99%
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
5.96%
Autodesk, Inc.
5.80%
Ambiq Micro, Inc.
5.48%
Applied Materials, Inc.
4.00%
Zebra Technologies Corp.
3.82%
Allient, Inc.
3.71%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
3.67%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
3.43%
CEVA, Inc.
3.37%
Flowserve Corp.
3.28%
QCLN
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
8.87%
Tesla, Inc.
8.40%
Bloom Energy Corp.
7.53%
First Solar, Inc.
7.40%
ON Semiconductor Corp.
6.57%
Rivian Automotive, Inc.
5.93%
Albemarle Corp.
4.03%
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
4.02%
Acuity, Inc.
3.74%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
3.60%
MP Materials Corp.
3.54%
Nextpower, Inc.
2.98%
Vicor Corp.
2.54%
EnerSys
2.50%
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
2.50%
Frequently asked questions about MAKX and QCLN
How have the MAKX and QCLN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 31, 2026, MAKX is up 31.24% year-to-date (YTD), while QCLN has returned 9.65%. That puts MAKX better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MAKX or QCLN?
Year-to-date, the MAKX ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to -$15M for QCLN.
Which ETF is more volatile: MAKX or QCLN?
Over the past year, MAKX had a volatility of 34.73%, while QCLN experienced 41.1%.
Which ETF is bigger: MAKX or QCLN?
As of August 31, 2026, MAKX holds $4.92 M in assets under management (AUM), while QCLN manages $557.23 M.
What sectors do the MAKX and QCLN ETFs invest in?
MAKX leans toward sectors like Industrials, Technology and Telecommunications. Meanwhile, QCLN focuses on Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals.
What are the top holdings of the MAKX ETF and QCLN ETF?
MAKX top holdings include Ouster, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Emerson Electric Co.. QCLN holds in its top three: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Tesla, Inc. and Bloom Energy Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: MAKX or QCLN?
MAKX holds 24 securities with 74.72% of its assets in the top 15. QCLN has 51 securities and a top 15 weight of 74.15%.
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