First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About FAN

What does FAN invest in?

The First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF functions as an exchange-traded fund. Its primary objective is to generally replicate the investment performance—encompassing both price movements and income returns—of the ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index, an equity benchmark. This tracking goal is evaluated before the fund's own operating fees and expenditures are subtracted.

What is the expense ratio of FAN?

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) charges an expense ratio of 0.61%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FAN?

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) manages $248.3M 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 FAN actively managed or an index fund?

FAN's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FAN launched?

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) launched in June 2008 and is managed by First Trust.

How has FAN performed?

FAN'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.