Question 1

What is FBT?

Accepted Answer

FBT — First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the FBT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FBT last traded at $47.18 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FBT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FBT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, FBT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

Does FBT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

FBT distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 5

What does FBT invest in?

Accepted Answer

FBT's top holdings include First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 6

How large is FBT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FBT has approximately $2M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 7

How do I buy FBT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FBT trades on the TSX under the ticker FBT. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 8

How risky is FBT?

Accepted Answer

FBT has a a beta of 1.22 (more volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$47.18	$47.18	$47.18	$47.18	$47.18	0
2026-08-19	$45.62	$45.62	$45.62	$45.62	$45.62	0
2026-08-18	$45.72	$45.72	$45.72	$45.72	$45.72	200
2026-08-14	$44.90	$44.90	$44.90	$44.90	$44.90	0
2026-08-13	$45.70	$45.70	$45.70	$45.70	$45.70	199
2026-08-12	$45.23	$45.23	$45.23	$45.23	$45.23	500
2026-08-10	$44.87	$44.87	$44.87	$44.87	$44.87	0
2026-08-07	$44.36	$44.36	$44.36	$44.36	$44.36	1,006
2026-08-06	$43.85	$43.85	$43.85	$43.85	$43.85	0
2026-08-05	$43.76	$43.76	$43.76	$43.76	$43.76	0

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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT : TSX)

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