Think: thematic innovation engine.

Is QCLN a low-cost ETF?

QCLN has a around-average expense ratio among Clean Energy ETFs.

How does QCLN rank on ETF Copilot?

QCLN is ranked #8 of 10 in ETF Copilot's Real Assets list.

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN)

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) — clean-energy ETF. Analyze it on ETF Copilot.

Tracks U.S. clean energy companies focused on green innovation.

Provides a focused green innovation allocation for a portfolio already holding broader clean energy exposure.

60% of QCLN is its ten largest holdings.

More concentrated than 81% of Clean Energy ETFs.

What's inside QCLN: Size (large 31%, mid 47%, small 22%); Geography (international 8%, us 92%); Tech 31.7%; Magnificent 7 7.8%; Semiconductors 23.8%; Memory 5.1%.

As of July 29, 2026, ETF Copilot scores First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) 4.7 out of 10 overall.

Updated July 29, 2026

ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):

Overall: 4.7 / 10
Growth: 9.4 / 10
Valuation: 6.7 / 10
Risk: 0.4 / 10
Profitability: 1.1 / 10
Return: 3.8 / 10