ATLASFirst Trust Water ETF (FIW): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Water ETF (FIW) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.55% and the yield is 0.75%. The ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FIW
| Last price | $115.78 (+3.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $113.34 – $119.43 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.75% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FIW fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $1.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% |
| Number of holdings | 36 |
| Portfolio turnover | 16% |
| Inception | May 8, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of small, mid and large capitalization companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the potable water and wastewater industry, according to Clean Edge.
FIW top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies Inc A | Healthcare | 4.62% |
| Waters Corporation WAT | Healthcare | 4.24% |
| Ecolab Inc ECL | Basic Materials | 4.36% |
| Veralto Corporation VLTO | Industrials | 4.01% |
| Ferguson Plc FERG | Industrials | 4.08% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. J | Industrials | 3.81% |
| Xylem Inc XYL | Industrials | 3.72% |
| American Water Works AWK | Utilities | 3.80% |
| IDEXX Laboratories Inc IDXX | Healthcare | 3.74% |
| IDEX Corporation IEX | Industrials | 3.68% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FIW sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 57.1% |
| Healthcare | 12.8% |
| Utilities | 11.5% |
| Technology | 11.3% |
| Basic Materials | 5.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.8% |
By region: North America 98.1%, Latin America 1.9%.
FIW returns and risk
| Year to date | -2.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -6.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.32 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FIW: frequently asked questions
What does FIW invest in?
First Trust Water ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Agilent Technologies Inc (4.6%), Waters Corporation (4.2%), Ecolab Inc (4.4%), Veralto Corporation (4.0%), Ferguson Plc (4.1%).
What is the FIW expense ratio?
0.55% a year: about $55.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FIW dividend yield?
0.75%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FIW go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $113.34 to $119.43 from $115.78 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FIW performed?
Year to date -2.8%, one year -6.3%, three years +9.3% a year, five years +4.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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