First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index FundGRID
GRID
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
78% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 27
60% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 8 (+3) [Q2]
52% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 129 | Existing positions reduced: 85
26% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.21B [Q1] → $1.53B (+$315M) [Q2]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 291 [Q1] → 307 (+16) [Q2]
1.01% less ownership
Funds ownership: 60.31% [Q1] → 59.3% (-1.01%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for GRID.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about GRID published over the past 30 days
Positive
MarketBeat
1 week ago
Smart Money Piles Into GRID ETF on Trillion-Dollar Power Upgrade
While market headlines often fixate on the dramatic swings of tech sector giants, a different kind of investment vehicle has been quietly attracting a surge of strategic interest. The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund NASDAQ: GRID, a specialized fund focused on a seemingly routine sector, is exhibiting market behavior typically reserved for high-growth stocks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
GRID: Smart Grids Are The Next Big Investment Wave
I rate GRID a strong buy due to its direct focus on smart grid solutions, which are central to the modernization of global energy infrastructure. GRID offers diversified exposure to leading companies in automation and energy management, benefiting from massive government-backed modernization programs worldwide. The smart grid industry is projected to grow at a 16.9% CAGR, far outpacing broader infrastructure, supporting GRID's superior long-term performance potential.
Positive
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Tesla Battery Pivot Sparks ETF Rotation: America In, China Out?
Tesla Inc.'s TSLA new $4.3 billion battery agreement with South Korea's LG Energy Solution is a sweeping gesture toward reshoring battery making.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
Launched on 11/16/2009, the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs of 1H25 Poised to Stay Strong in 2H
Top ETFs like ITA, SOCL, GRID, XLC and XLI soared in 1H25 and are displaying signals for a strong 2H rally.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
GRID: A Battle-Tested AI Play Hits New All-Time Highs
I reiterate my buy rating on GRID, citing strong performance, sector positioning, and European exposure, as key drivers for further gains in 2025. GRID's portfolio is diversified across large, mid, and small caps, with a focus on Industrials and Utilities, and benefits from international infrastructure trends. Technical momentum is robust, with shares rebounding to all-time highs; the 200-day moving average signals bullish control, despite near-term overbought conditions.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) was launched on 11/16/2009, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Infrastructure segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/16/2009.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
GRID: Despite Tariff Chaos, Electrification Theme Firmly In Place
The GRID ETF offers diversified exposure to global electrification, AI data centers, and EV themes, but faces risks from Trump tariffs and a potential economic downturn. Despite market volatility, the fund's top holdings in electrical component manufacturers like ABB, Johnson Controls, and Schneider Electric show strong growth prospects. The ETF's valuation metrics are trading at a discount to the S&P500, but GRID's relatively high expense ratio is a valid concern.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: ETF Plays on the Stargate Project
Tech leaders gathered at the White House to announce the Stargate Project. This is a new venture that plans to invest $500 billion over the next four years on AI infrastructure and data centers.
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