ATLASFirst Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.57% and the yield is 0.11%. The ten largest holdings are 60% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on QCLN
| Last price | $44.52 (+2.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 50% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $41.62 – $47.58 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.3% |
| Distribution yield | 0.11% |
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.
QCLN fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Energy |
| Assets under management | $525M |
| Expense ratio | 0.57% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 18% |
| Inception | Feb 8, 2007 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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 clean energy companies that are publicly traded in the United States. It is non-diversified.
QCLN top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corp BE | Industrials | 10.54% |
| Monolithic Power Systems Inc MPWR | Technology | 8.73% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation ON | Technology | 8.77% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 8.05% |
| Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN | Consumer Cyclical | 6.11% |
| Nextpower Inc. NXT | Technology | 4.12% |
| Advanced Energy Industries Inc AEIS | Industrials | 4.00% |
| First Solar Inc FSLR | Technology | 3.39% |
| Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd ENLT | Utilities | 3.13% |
| Vicor Corporation VICR | Technology | 3.05% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
QCLN sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.1% |
| Industrials | 23.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.7% |
| Utilities | 11.5% |
| Basic Materials | 7.5% |
| Financial Services | 1.6% |
| Energy | 0.1% |
By region: North America 94.8%, Africa/Middle East 3.4%, Latin America 1.1%, Asia Emerging 0.6%, United Kingdom 0.1%.
QCLN returns and risk
| Year to date | +5.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +5.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -5.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 34.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.17 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
QCLN: frequently asked questions
What does QCLN invest in?
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Bloom Energy Corp (10.5%), Monolithic Power Systems Inc (8.7%), ON Semiconductor Corporation (8.8%), Tesla Inc (8.0%), Rivian Automotive Inc (6.1%).
What is the QCLN expense ratio?
0.57% a year: about $57.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the QCLN dividend yield?
0.11%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will QCLN go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 50%, with a likely range (50%) of $41.62 to $47.58 from $44.52 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has QCLN performed?
Year to date +5.9%, one year +11.7%, three years +5.8% a year, five years -5.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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