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Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/20/2025: AQWA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -1.69% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 15.45 - 18.96 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.45 - 18.96 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global X Clean Water ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) seeks to invest in companies that advance the global clean water industry by providing exposure to companies involved in water purification, industrial water treatment, water distribution, and efficient water use.
Reputation and Reliability
Global X ETFs is a well-known ETF provider with a solid reputation for creating innovative thematic ETFs.
Management Expertise
Global X has a dedicated investment team with experience in thematic investing and ETF management.
Investment Objective
Goal
The ETF aims to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Clean Water Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the Solactive Global Clean Water Index, a rules-based index designed to provide exposure to companies involved in the clean water industry.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of global stocks related to the clean water industry.
Market Position
Market Share: AQWAu2019s market share in the clean water ETF sector is considerable.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 110.07
Competitors
Key Competitors
- FIW
- IH2O
Competitive Landscape
The clean water ETF market is relatively concentrated with a few major players. AQWA benefits from being a first mover and has a strong brand presence. However, competitors like FIW offer slightly different exposures to the water industry and have lower expense ratios, posing a challenge to AQWA's market share.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be reviewed on the Global X website or other financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison requires comparing to Solactive Global Clean Water Index, information of which can be gotten from financial data providers.
Expense Ratio: 0.5
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
AQWA's average trading volume can fluctuate but generally indicates reasonable liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread of AQWA is typically relatively tight, suggesting lower transaction costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Government regulations, increasing water scarcity, and rising demand for clean water technologies affect AQWA.
Growth Trajectory
AQWA's growth depends on global awareness of water challenges and the adoption of clean water technologies; any shift in strategies are updated on the Global X website.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
AQWA's competitive advantage lies in its focused approach to clean water companies, allowing investors to target this specific theme. Its globally diversified holdings also offer broad exposure. The ETF benefits from Global X's marketing efforts and thematic expertise. However, the higher expense ratio compared to some competitors may deter some investors.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AQWA's volatility is correlated to the overall equity market and the performance of the clean water sector.
Market Risk
Risks include fluctuations in the water technology market, changes in regulations impacting water companies, and broader economic downturns.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one interested in environmental sustainability, impact investing, and the clean water sector.
Market Risk
AQWA is suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to the clean water theme as part of a diversified portfolio.
Summary
The Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) provides targeted exposure to companies in the global clean water industry. It offers a way to invest in water purification, treatment, distribution and efficient water use. While it has a strong market position and a focused investment strategy, its expense ratio is higher than some competitors. AQWA suits long-term investors interested in sustainability and the growth potential of the clean water sector.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Global X ETFs website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Solactive
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investing in ETFs involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Global X Clean Water ETF
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The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets, plus borrowings for investments purposes (if any), in the securities of the underlying index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business operations in the provision of clean water. It is non-diversified.
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