Water is essential to life, and while we usually take it for granted, it is a precious commodity with a limited supply. Population growth, pollution, and climate change are leading to shortages of clean and accessible freshwater.
Water shortages have caused drought in California, rationing in South Africa, deadly protests in Iran and clashes among African countries. Water scarcity is already a big problem in countries with high population density. Per United Nations Environment Program, almost half the global population will be living in areas of high water stress by 2030.
President Biden’s infrastructure bill includes $55 billion for water infrastructure and other water system related investments. Investing in water could be a good long-term bet for those concerned about its sustainability. It is also a good option for environmentally focused investors.
The Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) holds companies that create products designed to conserve and purify water. The First Trust Water ETF (FIW) invests in companies that derive a large portion of their revenues from the potable and wastewater industry. The Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW) holds water utilities, infrastructure, equipment, instruments and materials companies.
Waters Corporation (WAT), Danaher Corporation (DHR) and Roper Technologies (ROP) are among the top holdings in these ETFs. To learn more, please watch the short video above.
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Waters Corporation (WAT): Free Stock Analysis Report
Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP): Free Stock Analysis Report
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW): ETF Research Reports
First Trust Water ETF (FIW): ETF Research Reports
Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO): ETF Research Reports
Danaher Corporation (DHR): Free Stock Analysis Report
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