Growth of $10,000 in GRID
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund · First Trust
A $10,000 investment compounding at GRID’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 18.9% would reach $318,887 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.56% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (23.6%) | At 5-year avg (15.0%) | At 10-year avg (18.9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $28,905 | $20,149 | $23,763 |
| 10 years | $83,549 | $40,597 | $56,470 |
| 15 years | $241,497 | $81,796 | $134,192 |
| 20 years | $698,043 | $164,808 | $318,887 |
| 25 years | $2,017,683 | $332,064 | $757,786 |
| 30 years | $5,832,082 | $669,062 | $1,800,759 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in GRID be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 18.9%, $10,000 in GRID would grow to about $56,470 in 10 years and $318,887 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is GRID's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, GRID's annualized total returns were 23.6% over 3 years, 15.0% over 5 years, 18.9% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.56% expense ratio.