ATLASFirst Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.56% and the yield is 0.86%. The ten largest holdings are 57% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on GRID
| Last price | $165.61 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $158.47 – $174.03 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.6% |
| Distribution yield | 0.86% |
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.
GRID fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Industrials |
| Assets under management | $12.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 23% |
| Inception | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index includes companies that are primarily engaged and involved in electric grid, electric meters and devices, networks, energy storage and management, and enabling software used by the smart grid infrastructure sector. The fund is non-diversified.
GRID top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quanta Services Inc PWR | Industrials | 8.99% |
| Johnson Controls International PLC JCI | Industrials | 8.48% |
| Eaton Corporation PLC ETN | Industrials | 8.31% |
| ABB Ltd ABBN | Industrials | 7.66% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. SU | Industrials | 6.85% |
| Prysmian SpA PRY | Industrials | 3.80% |
| National Grid PLC NG | Utilities | 3.94% |
| E.ON SE EOAN | Utilities | 3.74% |
| nVent Electric PLC NVT | Industrials | 3.01% |
| Hubbell Inc HUBB | Industrials | 2.62% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
GRID sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 68.1% |
| Utilities | 18.1% |
| Technology | 11.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 2.3% |
| Basic Materials | 0.2% |
By region: North America 45.7%, Europe Developed 34.8%, United Kingdom 6.7%, Asia Developed 5.0%, Latin America 3.8%.
GRID returns and risk
| Year to date | +19.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +25.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +15.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +17.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 21.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.02 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
GRID: frequently asked questions
What does GRID invest in?
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Quanta Services Inc (9.0%), Johnson Controls International PLC (8.5%), Eaton Corporation PLC (8.3%), ABB Ltd (7.7%), Schneider Electric S.E. (6.8%).
What is the GRID expense ratio?
0.56% a year: about $56.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the GRID dividend yield?
0.86%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will GRID go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $158.47 to $174.03 from $165.61 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has GRID performed?
Year to date +19.4%, one year +18.9%, three years +25.4% a year, five years +15.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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