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First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF
FIW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.43% | +0.93% | -0.29% | -5.56% | +38.53% | +25.54% |
| Flows | -$32M | -$80M | -$122M | -$116M | +$27M | +$114M |
Characteristics
The First Trust ISE Water Index Fund ETF is built to track the ISE Clean Edge Water Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 36 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 8, 2007 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 36
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.56% | +15.88% | +16.63% | +18.73% |
Max drawdown | -8.52% | -13.79% | -18.25% | -28.49% |
Max drawdown duration | 72d | 271d | 238d | 710d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 86d | 546d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FIW?
FIW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FIW track?
FIW tracks the ISE Clean Edge Water Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FIW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: Natural Resources.
What is the expense ratio of FIW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FIW is 0.51%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FIW launched?
FIW was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FIW?
FIW is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FIW?
As of October 20, 2026, FIW manages $1.76 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FIW performed recently?
As of October 20, 2026, FIW delivered a return of 2.43% over the past month (1M performance), 0.93% over the past three months (3M), and -0.29% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FIW?
As of October 20, 2026, FIW has seen net flows of -$32M in the past month (1M flow) and -$122M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FIW pay dividends?
As of October 20, 2026, FIW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.74%.
How many holdings are in FIW
As of August 31, 2026, FIW holds 36 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FIW?
As of August 31, 2026, FIW holds 36 securities, with 60.2% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FIW?
As of August 31, 2026, FIW holds a portfolio of 36 underlyings, with its largest positions including Waters Corp., Agilent Technologies, Inc. and Roper Technologies, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FIW invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FIW has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FIW focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FIW is primarily exposed to Industrials, Healthcare and Non-Energy Materials.
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