GRID: First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund
Tracks a modified market-cap-weighted index of global companies in the smart grid and electrical energy infrastructure sector. Managed by First Trust with a 0.56% expense ratio. 6 of its top 10 holdings are in the Supercycle AI universe, and those holdings carry an average AI Exposure Score of 47 (Growing tier).
Holdings and expense ratio per the issuer, as of . Funds rebalance; verify current holdings with First Trust. Not investment advice.
Top holdings, scored
| # | Holding | Market cap | AI score | Buildout layers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBGSYSchneider Electric (France)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 2 | ETNEaton | $164.94B | 50 | Utilities & GridData Centers & Hardware |
| 3 | JCIJohnson Controls | $86.79B | 55 | Cooling & Thermal |
| 4 | ABBNYABB (Switzerland) | $176.89B | 30 | Robotics & Automation |
| 5 | PWRQuanta Services | $95.73B | 55 | Data Centers & HardwarePower & Energy |
| 6 | NGGNational Grid (UK)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 7 | EONGYE.ON (Germany)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 8 | PRYMYPrysmian (Italy)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 9 | NVTnVent Electric | $25.55B | 45 | Utilities & GridData Centers & Hardware |
| 10 | HUBBHubbell | $23.62B | 45 | Utilities & Grid |
Market data as of the close on . Prices are end of day, not live.
Where it sits in the buildout
GRID's tracked top holdings concentrate in these layers:
Frequently asked questions
What are GRID's top holdings?
As of 2026-08-13, GRID's top 10 holdings are SBGSY, ETN, JCI, ABBNY, PWR, NGG, EONGY, PRYMY, NVT, HUBB. Holdings change as the fund rebalances; the issuer's site has the current full list.
Is GRID a good way to get AI exposure?
That depends on the exposure wanted, which is a personal decision, but the data says this: 6 of GRID's top 10 holdings are in the Supercycle AI universe (ETN, JCI, ABBNY, PWR, NVT, HUBB), with an average AI Exposure Score of 47 (Growing tier). Its expense ratio is 0.56% per year.
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