First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index FundGRID
GRID
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Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
179% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 148 | Existing positions reduced: 53
163% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 50 | Existing positions closed: 19
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q3] → 5 (+1) [Q4]
12% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.07B [Q3] → $1.2B (+$129M) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 260 [Q3] → 287 (+27) [Q4]
4.03% less ownership
Funds ownership: 62.52% [Q3] → 58.49% (-4.03%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for GRID.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
11 hours ago
GRID: Despite Tariff Chaos, Electrification Theme Firmly In Place
The GRID ETF offers diversified exposure to global electrification, AI data centers, and EV themes, but faces risks from Trump tariffs and a potential economic downturn. Despite market volatility, the fund's top holdings in electrical component manufacturers like ABB, Johnson Controls, and Schneider Electric show strong growth prospects. The ETF's valuation metrics are trading at a discount to the S&P500, but GRID's relatively high expense ratio is a valid concern.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: ETF Plays on the Stargate Project
Tech leaders gathered at the White House to announce the Stargate Project. This is a new venture that plans to invest $500 billion over the next four years on AI infrastructure and data centers.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market, the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/16/2009.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: 2024's Top Investment Themes & Trends
2024 was an amazing year for investment performance, with the broad market S&P 500 TR Index up over 28%. There were also some serious ETF milestones achieved this year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
GRID: AI And Data Center Demand Fuel The Rally (Upgrade)
I upgraded GRID from hold to buy due to its improved valuation relative to the S&P 500 and strong technical momentum. Despite high ex-US exposure and a strong US dollar weighing on performance, GRID's assets under management have grown significantly. GRID's portfolio is heavily weighted toward Industrials and Utilities, with a mix of domestic and foreign stocks and a respectable long-term EPS growth rate.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market, the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/16/2009.
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: How to Power Your Data Center
While the promise of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency are groundbreaking, powering the data centers to support them has become increasingly energy intensive. For years, data centers could chug along with a pretty stable appetite for power.
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top ETF Themes Through Q3 2024
As we face the last quarter of 2024, interest rates are finally heading down, kicked off by a 50 basis point Fed cut, the election race is too close to call, and global geopolitical instability remains a risk factor.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
GRID: Investors Are Finally Taking Electrification Seriously
The GRID ETF has outperformed the S&P500 by ~60% over the past 5-years, driven by electrical equipment, clean-tech, and smart grid infrastructure investments. Top holdings like Eaton Corp and Johnson Controls are well-positioned to benefit from growing electricity demand, AI-centric data centers, and clean energy projects. Despite a relatively high expense fee, GRID's long-term performance and significant discount to the S&P500 justify a BUY rating.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
Launched on 11/16/2009, the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market.
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