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Global X Clean Water ETF(AQWA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AQWA
10/13/2026: AQWA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) provides targeted exposure to companies involved in the production, treatment, and distribution of water. Its primary strength lies in its thematic purity, offering a specialized play on global water infrastructure and technology. It serves best as a satellite holding within a diversified portfolio for investors who want to capitalize on long-term sustainability trends. Key risks involve regulatory shifts in utility sectors and sensitivity to interest rates, which affect capital-intensive infrastructure firms. It is generally best suited for long-term investors monitoring global environmental and policy developments.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Water infrastructure is a slow-growing, defensive thematic area rather than high-octane growth. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | This fund may capture momentum during periods of significant environmental policy spending. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Many underlying water utility holdings exhibit value characteristics with stable cash flows. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While many holdings pay dividends, the fund's primary focus is thematic capital appreciation. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Utility exposure is generally defensive, though global equity risk still applies. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking long-term exposure to sustainable infrastructure and essential service providers.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking for thematic diversification outside of traditional tech or broad equity sectors.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | The fund is subject to general equity market fluctuations. |
| Market risk | Medium | Broader economic downturns can impact industrial and utility stock prices. |
| Concentration | Medium / high | The focus on the water sector increases sensitivity to specific regulatory and environmental shifts. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Passive management generally keeps tracking error within acceptable limits. |
| Liquidity | Low | Most underlying holdings are large, liquid global companies. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Exposure to infrastructure projects can be sensitive to government project delays. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AQWA exhibits volatility consistent with the utility and industrial equity sectors, typically lower than the broader tech market but higher than bonds.
Market Risk
Risks include regulatory changes in the water sector, sensitivity to infrastructure project funding, and global macroeconomic trends.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Water Utilities | 40 | Utilities provide stable revenue streams through the essential provision of clean water and sewage services. |
| Industry | Water Treatment & Filtration | 35 | Companies in this segment benefit from increasing global demand for advanced purification technologies. |
| Industry | Water Infrastructure & Engineering | 20 | This exposure captures capital investment in the construction and maintenance of aging water distribution systems. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Maintained to facilitate daily liquidity and fund operations. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -11.14% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/13/2026 |
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