QCLN vs. ACES ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) to ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES)
QCLN

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

QCLN Description

The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund's fees and expenses) of an equity index called the NASDAQ(R) Clean Edge(R) Green Energy Index(SM). The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index in which larger companies receive a larger Index weighting and includes caps to prevent high concentrations among larger alternative energy stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$33.53

Average Daily Volume

88,533

Number of Holdings *

46

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
ACES

ALPS Clean Energy ETF

ACES Description The investment seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the performance of its underlying index, the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index (ticker symbol NACEX) (the "underlying index"). The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index utilizes a rules-based methodology developed by CIBC National Trust Company (the "index provider"), which is designed to provide exposure to a diverse set of U.S. and Canadian companies involved in the clean energy sector including renewables and clean technology. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$27.94

Average Daily Volume

101,149

Number of Holdings *

28

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period QCLN ACES
30 Days -3.93% -1.59%
60 Days -4.72% -2.94%
90 Days 0.98% -0.17%
12 Months -4.02% -9.82%
24 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in QCLN Weight in ACES Overlap
ALB C 4.41% 6.02% 4.41%
AMRC C 0.56% 1.14% 0.56%
AMSC A 0.49% 1.05% 0.49%
ARRY D 0.52% 1.11% 0.52%
ASPN F 0.76% 1.62% 0.76%
CHPT F 0.29% 0.59% 0.29%
CLNE D 0.34% 0.57% 0.34%
CWEN C 1.25% 2.46% 1.25%
ENPH F 5.68% 3.67% 3.67%
EOSE B 0.41% 0.86% 0.41%
FLNC B 1.49% 1.53% 1.49%
FSLR C 7.24% 4.59% 4.59%
HASI B 2.23% 4.65% 2.23%
ITRI A 2.55% 5.17% 2.55%
LCID F 3.12% 2.6% 2.6%
NEP F 0.98% 2.12% 0.98%
NOVA F 0.37% 0.75% 0.37%
ORA B 2.64% 5.33% 2.64%
PLUG C 0.96% 2.18% 0.96%
RIVN F 5.37% 3.8% 3.8%
RUN C 1.72% 3.61% 1.72%
SHLS F 0.48% 1.05% 0.48%
TSLA A 10.02% 5.91% 5.91%
WOLF D 1.04% 2.3% 1.04%
QCLN Overweight 22 Positions Relative to ACES
Symbol Grade Weight
ON D 7.88%
AYI A 4.94%
OLED F 4.37%
ALGM F 2.35%
AEIS A 2.22%
ENS F 2.15%
POWI C 1.96%
MP B 1.69%
BE D 1.25%
SQM D 0.85%
VICR B 0.84%
RNW F 0.78%
PSNY F 0.55%
SEDG F 0.53%
MNTK B 0.44%
WLDN B 0.36%
AMPS C 0.31%
LYTS A 0.26%
LNZA C 0.19%
BLNK C 0.11%
WBX F 0.1%
TPIC F 0.09%
QCLN Underweight 4 Positions Relative to ACES
Symbol Grade Weight
DAR B -5.1%
ANDE F -1.76%
GPRE F -0.83%
REX F -0.82%
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