Question 1

What is FHU?

Accepted Answer

FHU — First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Utilities Sector Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the FHU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FHU last traded at $26.70 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FHU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FHU has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.76% 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.

Question 4

What are FHU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FHU historical returns: YTD: -2.13%, 1-year: +41.09%, 3-year annualised: +30.96%, 5-year annualised: +11.80%, 10-year annualised: +6.85%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.81, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FHU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FHU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.93%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does FHU invest in?

Accepted Answer

FHU's top holdings include First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does FHU invest in?

Accepted Answer

FHU's largest sector exposures are Technology (89.0%), Communication Services (7.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (3.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FHU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FHU has approximately $5M 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 9

When was FHU launched?

Accepted Answer

FHU was launched on October 29, 2014, giving it a 12-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy FHU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FHU trades on the TSX under the ticker FHU. 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 11

How risky is FHU?

Accepted Answer

FHU has a 1-year volatility of 32.10% and a beta of 0.63 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.81 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-04-02	$26.70	$26.70	$26.70	$26.70	$26.70	0
2026-02-13	$26.74	$27.47	$26.74	$27.28	$27.28	925
2025-12-31	$31.52	$31.52	$31.33	$31.33	$31.33	201
2025-12-24	$31.79	$31.79	$31.79	$31.79	$31.79	0
2025-08-01	$28.78	$28.95	$28.70	$28.77	$28.77	911
2025-06-30	$29.18	$29.18	$29.05	$29.14	$29.14	1,204
2025-05-16	$28.61	$28.70	$28.58	$28.70	$28.70	400
2025-04-17	$23.29	$23.32	$23.18	$23.18	$23.18	1,002
2025-02-14	$32.19	$32.23	$32.05	$32.23	$32.23	618
2025-01-03	$30.76	$30.89	$30.50	$30.83	$30.83	1,600

Sector	Weight
Technology	89.04%
Communication Services	6.96%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.28%
Healthcare	0.73%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Utilities Sector Index ETF (FHU : TSX)

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