What is GRID and what does it track?

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Infrastructure sector, managing $8.24B in assets. The fund has been trading since 2009-11-16. 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...

How large is GRID and what does it cost to hold?

GRID currently manages $8.24B in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.56%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 26%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in GRID?

GRID allocates 26.4% of its portfolio to Industrials. The three largest holdings are JCI (8.2%), ETN (7.6%), PWR (4.5%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does GRID pay dividends or distributions?

GRID currently distributes a yield of 0.98%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is GRID's historical performance?

Reported performance for GRID: year-to-date 16.31%, 3-year cumulative 21.72%, 5-year cumulative 14.80%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for GRID?

As of the most recent session, GRID closed at $179.79. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 0.3 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 12 trading days. A Golden Cross is in place All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for GRID?

The most recent Trendchange signal for GRID fired on 12.08.26 at $188.90. The position has been open for 6 trading days. Performance after 10 days: -4.22%. The system's historical edge across 67 tracked signals is +7.33%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

GRID – First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

ETF

Infrastructure | Inception: 2009-11-16

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$179.79

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+7.33%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 2 signals – treat with caution

0.3

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Options Signals

22%

IV-Rank (52w)

IV in normal range – no clear vol edge

90% / 10%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

12.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$188.90

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-4.22%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

-4.22%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

-4.22%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

GRID has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $178.53, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

GRID Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $179.79 · ATR14: $1.81

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 12d	Strength: 0.28 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	0.3 – Weak	ADX38: 14.9
Volatility (HV30)	24.0% – Calm	HV90: 28.1% \| HV180: 26.8%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance	~0 ATR – Near line	EMA21: $178.53
GD200 Extension	0.7 ATR – Normal	GD20: 0.3 \| GD50: -0.2 \| GD100: -1.2

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 12 days but strength is declining (0.28). The trend is intact but losing energy.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 0.3 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 14.9. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 24.0% | HV90: 28.1% | HV180: 26.8%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $180.58 above GD200 $177.42 by 1.78%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $178.53, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $178.77 (0.3 ATR) | GD50: $180.58 (-0.2 ATR) | GD100: $183.94 (-1.2 ATR) | GD200: $177.42 (0.7 ATR). ATR14: $1.81.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-10.31	-2.74	3.73	2.18	-10.42	-3.96	12.93	-12.15	4.29	3.62	-4.31	4.23	-2.82
2011	4.47	-0.38	3.46	-0.44	-4.52	1.70	-7.77	-5.73	-12.79	13.54	-1.86	0.90	-21.53
2012	6.64	2.27	-2.67	-4.24	-9.20	8.66	-0.61	4.82	3.43	-3.07	0.78	3.16	15.16
2013	5.00	3.10	-0.11	2.01	2.82	-4.40	6.14	-3.55	4.61	5.32	1.35	1.81	21.96
2014	2.16	9.32	2.12	-2.90	-1.98	1.68	-6.40	4.74	-5.51	3.38	-0.32	0.38	0.54
2015	-4.29	4.24	0.69	1.53	-1.42	-1.79	-5.20	-5.43	-0.53	7.74	-2.54	1.39	-4.90
2016	-6.26	4.00	8.43	4.59	0.55	-3.34	6.31	1.13	3.53	-3.69	6.66	1.19	25.60
2017	1.57	-0.54	1.06	3.90	-0.51	0.81	4.58	0.78	5.10	2.88	-0.72	3.04	28.49
2018	2.71	-4.23	-0.26	0.85	5.35	-4.74	2.44	0.59	-4.01	-11.60	-1.55	-9.67	-22.92
2019	13.09	2.79	-3.71	4.41	-6.96	T 11.38	1.22	T -0.42	5.29	5.16	1.19	5.22	42.23
2020	-3.44	-0.54	-22.92	T 20.32	12.13	2.07	6.29	9.56	-2.10	T 0.18	14.52	6.71	46.19
2021	0.73	2.00	-0.85	T 0.92	T 2.43	1.93	3.61	3.00	-6.64	T 8.69	-1.84	2.82	28.24
2022	T -10.22	-2.83	T 5.92	-10.21	0.77	T -8.61	T 14.43	-6.52	-9.16	T 8.17	11.45	-5.92	-14.07
2023	T 9.29	-2.34	T 3.05	-0.63	1.72	5.48	0.47	-4.24	-7.03	-6.16	T 11.01	6.91	20.09
2024	-3.35	T 5.99	4.44	T -1.22	7.63	-3.51	T 3.54	T 5.18	7.53	-3.70	T 3.28	-5.34	15.28
2025	T 1.33	-1.02	-1.75	T 4.13	8.68	6.64	2.69	1.24	T 7.58	3.29	-3.09	T 1.38	28.43
2026	5.81	7.01	-7.36	T 14.49	1.01	T -0.84	-4.20	T -1.99	0.93	0.55			15.38

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

GRID - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for GRID:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
12.08.26	$188.90	6d	-4.22%	-4.22%	-4.22%	+0%
22.06.26	$197.52	3d	-4.46%	-4.46%	-4.46%	+0%
08.04.26	$174.71	49d	+3.43%	+10.75%	+8.31%	+8.31%
23.12.25	$154.64	49d	+1.27%	+3.01%	+7.2%	+14.18%
10.12.25	$155.38	2d	-1.33%	+0%	+0%	+0%
10.09.25	$147.39	43d	+1.66%	+2.85%	+4.86%	+5.26%
23.04.25	$113.47	71d	+7.31%	+15.07%	+16.5%	+25.87%
22.01.25	$127.02	8d	-6.04%	-6.04%	-6.04%	-6.04%
27.11.24	$125.22	12d	+0.54%	-0.49%	-0.49%	+0%
11.11.24	$127.78	1d	-2.91%	+0%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for GRID: 7.33%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
7-10%	2	+8.37%	+12.36%	+13.6%	+19.2%	Hold
5-7%	4	+5.89%	+6.68%	+7.37%	+7.45%	Hold
3-5%	11	+3.94%	+5.74%	+6.29%	+6.09%	Close
1-3%	18	+1.91%	+2.5%	+3.89%	+3.56%	Close
0-1%	5	+0.41%	+0.91%	+1.78%	+1.24%	Close
-1-0%	8	-0.61%	-1.02%	-0.35%	+0.2%	Neg
-3-1%	11	-1.78%	-1.66%	-1.05%	-0.65%	Neg
-5-3%	6	-3.91%	-3.68%	-3.68%	-2.23%	Neg
-7-5%	2	-5.78%	-5.78%	-5.78%	-3.02%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 5% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

LOW ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 1.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

22%

IV is in its normal historical range – no structural vol edge in either direction.

Call / Put Flow

90% / 10%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

18,328.0

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

Max Pain

$155.00 · 13.8%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$179.79

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

GRID GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

About First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

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.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$8.24 B
Expense Ratio	0.56%
Dividend Yield	0.98%
Portfolio Turnover	26%
YTD Return	16.31%
3-Year Return	21.72%
5-Year Return	14.80%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Industrials	26.4%
Information Technology	8.7%
Consumer Discretionary	3.6%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
JCI	n/a	8.23%
ETN	EATON CORP PLC	7.6%
PWR	QUANTA SERVICES INC	4.5%
HUBB	HUBBELL INC	2.73%
NVT	NVENT ELECTRIC PLC	1.98%
NVDA	NVIDIA CORP	1.88%
TSLA	TESLA INC	1.88%
APTV	APTIV PLC	1.68%
CSCO	CISCO SYSTEMS INC	1.32%
ORCL	ORACLE CORP	1.19%

Frequently Asked Questions – First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.