First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About GRID

What does GRID invest in?

The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund, known by its ticker GRID, functions as an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its core purpose is to generate investment returns that generally correspond to the overall performance—including both capital growth and income—of a specific stock market benchmark, the Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index. This alignment in performance is measured prior to the deduction of the Fund's own management fees and operational expenses.

What is the expense ratio of GRID?

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) charges an expense ratio of 0.56%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GRID?

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) manages $11.50B 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 GRID actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GRID launched?

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) launched in November 2009 and is managed by First Trust.

How has GRID performed?

GRID'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.