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 "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/first-trust-grid/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/etf/first-trust-grid/data.json",
 "title": "First Trust Smart Grid (GRID) ETF Forecast (2026)",
 "description": "AI analysis of First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure (GRID) ETF. Real-time price, technical indicators, and daily AI-driven forecasts.",
 "headline": "First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID)",
 "published": "2026-06-03T09:13:34+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T06:56:03.67+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T14:17:47.325Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
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 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "GRID",
  "name": "First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund",
  "type": "ETF",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": null,
  "industry": null,
  "country": "United States",
  "website": null
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  "change": 1.31,
  "changePercent": 0.73,
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  "returnOnEquity": null
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  "macd": -0.47,
  "sma50": 180.2,
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  "rsiSignal": "Neutral",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Neutral"
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  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 78,
  "consensus": "Buy",
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  "wallStreetConsensus": "",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T06:56:03.000Z",
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   "risk": "etf"
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  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 175.98,
  "aggressiveEntry": 179.57,
  "stopLoss": 170.7,
  "stopLossPercent": 3,
  "targets": [
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   193.58,
   202.38
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 149.35,
    "base": 200.27,
    "upside90th": 268.55
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   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 147.51,
    "base": 223.36,
    "upside90th": 338.21
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   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 149.87,
    "base": 249.11,
    "upside90th": 414.06
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 154.51,
    "base": 277.82,
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 160.79,
    "base": 309.85,
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 168.44,
    "base": 345.57,
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   {
    "year": 2033,
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    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 187.47,
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   {
    "year": 2035,
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    "year": 2036,
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  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "GRID Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$179.09",
    "Day Range": "$178.25 to $180.08",
    "Prev Close": "$178.26",
    "Volume": "227.4K",
    "52-Week Range": "$144.62 to $199.99"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "mi-fund-facts",
   "title": "GRID Fund Facts",
   "text": [
    "First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund that provides targeted exposure to companies involved in smart grid and electric energy infrastructure. The fund is designed to track the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index and typically holds stocks and depositary receipts of firms active in electric grids, meters, network equipment, energy storage, energy management, and enabling software.",
    "Fund reference data as of Sep 27, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change."
   ],
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    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [
      "Period",
      "GRID",
      "Category"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "YTD",
       "cells": [
        "17.03%",
        "14.85%"
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      },
      {
       "label": "1 month",
       "cells": [
        "-0.63%",
        "5.83%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 months",
       "cells": [
        "-7.15%",
        "9.30%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "1 year",
       "cells": [
        "25.94%",
        "28.63%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 years",
       "cells": [
        "22.14%",
        "14.37%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "5 years",
       "cells": [
        "13.75%",
        "9.66%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "10 years",
       "cells": [
        "17.95%",
        "8.96%"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "GRID Analysis",
   "text": [
    "GRID is currently trading below its 50-day SMA ($180.20) of $180.20 and its 200-day SMA of $176.35, suggesting a generally positive trend. The price is also above its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of $179.00, reinforcing this upward momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 50.82, indicating neutral momentum. The Stochastic Oscillator is at 68.57, suggesting it is in the upper half of its range but not yet overbought. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is at 26.68, also pointing towards neutral conditions.",
    "The outlook for GRID appears positive, supported by its current technical positioning above key moving averages and the long-term growth trend in smart grid infrastructure. The fund's historical performance against its category over 5 and 10 years is strong, suggesting sustained investor interest and effective strategy execution. The ongoing global push for energy efficiency, grid modernization, and integration of renewable energy sources provides a strong fundamental tailwind for the sectors in which GRID is invested. Future performance will likely be influenced by the pace of technological adoption and supportive government policies. Over the next 6-12 months, GRID is expected to continue benefiting from these macro trends. While the neutral RSI suggests a pause in momentum, the price action above key SMAs indicates underlying strength. Investors should monitor developments in energy policy and technological innovation within the smart grid space, as these factors will be critical in driving potential price appreciation towards the higher end of its long-term projections."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor sector-specific regulatory changes impacting energy infrastructure.",
     "Consider the fund's concentration risk in Industrials when assessing portfolio diversification.",
     "Evaluate the pace of smart grid technology adoption globally as a key performance driver.",
     "Compare GRID's expense ratio and net assets against similar infrastructure ETFs."
    ]
   },
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "CCI",
     "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/cci-stock-analysis/"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this etf moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.81",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.84",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.19",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.30"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) is heavily weighted towards the Industrials sector, holding approximately 66.82% of its assets in this category, with Utilities and Technology comprising another significant portion. This concentration confirms the fund's focus on companies directly involved in the development and implementation of smart grid technologies and infrastructure. The fund's expense ratio is 0.56%, costing $56.00 per $10,000 invested, which is a key consideration for long-term holding costs. With net assets of $11.84 billion, GRID is a substantial fund within its category. The sector's performance is driven by global initiatives towards grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and enhanced energy efficiency, creating a favorable macro environment for its holdings.",
    "Its underlying holdings are primarily in sectors like Industrials, Utilities, and Technology, which are experiencing varied earnings trends. Companies involved in grid modernization and energy infrastructure are generally seeing increased demand due to global energy transition efforts and infrastructure upgrades. The fund's focus on enabling technologies and equipment manufacturers suggests that the aggregate earnings performance of its top constituents will be influenced by capital expenditure cycles in the energy and utility sectors, as well as technological advancements in smart grid solutions.",
    "The primary risk for GRID is its significant sector concentration, with over 66% of assets in Industrials, making it vulnerable to downturns in that specific sector. Additionally, as an infrastructure-focused ETF, it is sensitive to changes in government policy, regulatory environments, and interest rate fluctuations, which can impact capital investment in grid modernization projects. The fund's performance is also tied to the broader adoption rate of smart grid technologies globally."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Net Assets (Market Cap)",
       "cells": [
        "2.10B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Expense Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "0.5800%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.86%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day High",
       "cells": [
        "$180.08"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day Low",
       "cells": [
        "$178.25"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "199.99"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "144.62"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Neutral RSI Neutral SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($180.20) above the 200-day SMA ($176.35), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Neutral",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "50.82"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-0.47"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "180.20"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "176.35"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "GRID Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (50.8) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$184.78",
    "TARGET 2": "$193.58",
    "TARGET 3": "$202.38",
    "STOP LOSS": "$170.70"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+1.75%",
    "Average Feb return": "+0.63%",
    "Average Mar return": "-2.31%",
    "Average Apr return": "+3.70%",
    "Average May return": "+3.22%",
    "Average Jun return": "+0.73%",
    "Average Jul return": "+3.50%",
    "Average Aug return": "+0.68%",
    "Average Sep return": "-0.19%",
    "Average Oct return": "+0.32%",
    "Average Nov return": "+4.09%",
    "Average Dec return": "+0.51%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.44%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in GRID in September 2016 would be worth about $46,126 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in GRID today could grow to about $29,774 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $75,290 and a bear case around $11,774. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "GRID ETF Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $278 for GRID by 2030 in the base case, from $180 today (1.5x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $155. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on GRID's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using GRID's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "GRID simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$149",
        "$200",
        "$269"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$148",
        "$223",
        "$338"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$150",
        "$249",
        "$414"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$155",
        "$278",
        "$500"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$161",
        "$310",
        "$597"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$168",
        "$346",
        "$709"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$177",
        "$385",
        "$838"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$187",
        "$430",
        "$986"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$199",
        "$479",
        "$1,156"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$211",
        "$535",
        "$1,352"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
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   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is the expense ratio for the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID)?",
   "answer": "The expense ratio for GRID is 0.56%, which translates to a cost of $56.00 for every $10,000 invested. This fee covers the fund's management and operational costs."
  },
  {
   "question": "What sectors does the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) hold?",
   "answer": "GRID is heavily concentrated in the Industrials sector, holding approximately 66.82% of its assets. It also has significant exposure to Utilities at 18% and Technology at 11.94%, reflecting its focus on smart grid infrastructure."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has the First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) performed against its category over the long term?",
   "answer": "GRID has demonstrated strong long-term performance relative to its category. Over 5 years, it returned 13.75% compared to the category's 9.66%, and over 10 years, it achieved 17.95% versus the category's 8.96%."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the current price prediction for the GRID ETF in 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, the base case price projection for GRID in 2030 is $277.82. The downside projection is $154.51, and the upside projection is $499.56. These figures represent statistical simulation outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical indicators for GRID?",
   "answer": "GRID's technical indicators show a neutral momentum with an RSI at 50.8. The fund is trading below its 50-day SMA ($180.20) but above its 200-day SMA ($176.35), indicating a positive trend, while its Stochastic Oscillator is at 68.57."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the dividend yield for GRID?",
   "answer": "The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) has a dividend yield of approximately 0.86%."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the main risks associated with investing in GRID?",
   "answer": "Key risks include significant sector concentration in Industrials, sensitivity to regulatory changes and interest rates impacting infrastructure investments, and dependence on the global adoption rate of smart grid technologies."
  }
 ],
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