# Global X - Clean Water ETF (AQWA): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Global X · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2021-04-08 The Global X Clean Water ETF, identified by the ticker AQWA, aims to broadly match the investment outcomes—specifically the capital gains and income yield—of the Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index. This alignment is measured prior to the deduction of the ETF's management fees and operational expenses. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $18.79 | | Expense Ratio | 0.50% | | Assets Under Management | $20.9M | | NAV | $18.47 | | Holdings Count | 40 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.59% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.30 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $17.71 – $20.92 | | Beta | 0.82 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1265 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-29 - Pay date: 2026-07-07 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AQWA invest in? The Global X Clean Water ETF, identified by the ticker AQWA, aims to broadly match the investment outcomes—specifically the capital gains and income yield—of the Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index. This alignment is measured prior to the deduction of the ETF's management fees and operational expenses. ### What is the expense ratio of AQWA? Global X - Clean Water ETF (AQWA) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AQWA? Global X - Clean Water ETF (AQWA) manages $20.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is AQWA actively managed or an index fund? AQWA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was AQWA launched? Global X - Clean Water ETF (AQWA) launched in April 2021 and is managed by Global X. ### How has AQWA performed? AQWA's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does AQWA pay a dividend? Global X - Clean Water ETF (AQWA) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.59%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AQWA pay dividends? Global X - Clean Water ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is AQWA's dividend yield? AQWA's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.59%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AQWA's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AQWA was 2026-06-29. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will AQWA's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.50% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does AQWA charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AQWA's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does AQWA cost more than a fund like VOO? AQWA's strategy (current expense ratio 0.50%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where AQWA sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AQWA? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AQWA (0.50%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aqwa/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.