Question 1

What is FST?

Accepted Answer

FST — First Trust Canadian Capital Strength ETF Common — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the FST ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FST last traded at $78.58 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FST MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FST 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%, FST is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are FST annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FST historical returns: YTD: +9.50%, 1-year: +22.43%, 3-year annualised: +23.71%, 5-year annualised: +16.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.85, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FST pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FST distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.90%, 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 FST invest in?

Accepted Answer

FST's top holdings include Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL, 4.3%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 4.2%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 4.1%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 4.1%), Aritzia Inc (ATZ, 4.1%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does FST invest in?

Accepted Answer

FST's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (24.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (20.3%), Energy (16.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FST? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FST has approximately $246M 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 FST launched?

Accepted Answer

FST was launched on November 30, 2001, giving it a 25-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 FST in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FST trades on the TSX under the ticker FST. 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 FST?

Accepted Answer

FST has a 1-year volatility of 8.90% and a beta of 0.82 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.85 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$79.03	$79.03	$78.58	$78.58	$78.58	4,051
2026-09-09	$80.05	$80.05	$80.05	$80.05	$80.05	0
2026-09-08	$80.14	$80.14	$80.14	$80.14	$80.14	268
2026-09-04	$80.91	$80.91	$80.91	$80.91	$80.91	0
2026-09-03	$80.43	$80.97	$80.43	$80.91	$80.91	524
2026-09-02	$79.63	$79.65	$79.63	$79.65	$79.65	213
2026-09-01	$80.31	$80.31	$80.31	$80.31	$80.31	0
2026-08-31	$80.12	$80.12	$80.12	$80.12	$80.12	222
2026-08-27	$81.12	$81.22	$81.12	$81.22	$81.22	341
2026-08-26	$81.01	$81.01	$81.01	$81.01	$81.01	668

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	GIL	Gildan Activewear Inc.	4.29%
2	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	4.17%
3	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	4.13%
4	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	4.10%
5	ATZ	Aritzia Inc	4.08%
6	DOL	Dollarama Inc	4.06%
7	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	4.04%
8	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	4.04%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	4.03%
10	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	4.03%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.13%
Consumer Cyclicals	20.30%
Energy	16.30%
Industrials	15.95%
Technology	11.37%
Basic Materials	7.90%
Consumer Defensive	4.06%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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