Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund ETF Review (FHIS) 2024

Last Updated: 3/7/2024


FHIS trades on the TSX exchange.
Looking to invest in fixed income? Consider an fixed income ETF as an easy way to get access. The Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) is one of the most popular ETF’s in Canada by market cap. Let’s take a closer look at this ETF here.  

What is the Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund ETF

A general equity ETF, aiming for growth by investing in a broad range of stocks. This ETF has an MER of 0.18%. This ETF trades on the TSX exchange.

FHIS stock price and other stats

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Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) Sector Breakdown

Sector	Equity %	Relative to Category
Basic Materials	0	0
Consumer Cyclicals	0	0
Financial Services	0	0
Real Estate	0	0
Communication Services	0	0
Energy	0	0
Industrials	0	0
Technology	0	0
Consumer Defensive	0	0
Healthcare	0	0
Utilities	0	0

Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) Sector Breakdown

Sector	Equity %	Relative to Category
Basic Materials	0	0
Consumer Cyclicals	0	0
Financial Services	0	0
Real Estate	0	0
Communication Services	0	0
Energy	0	0
Industrials	0	0
Technology	0	0
Consumer Defensive	0	0
Healthcare	0	0
Utilities	0	0

Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) Geographic Breakdown

Region	Equity %	Relative to Category
North America	0	0
United Kingdom	0	0
Europe Developed	0	0
Europe Emerging	0	0
Africa/Middle East	0	0
Japan	0	0
Australasia	0	0
Asia Developed	0	0
Asia Emerging	0	0
Latin America	0	0

FHIS Management Expense Ratio

FHIS has a management expense ratio of  0.18% . The MER is significantly lower than what you can get with a mutual fund product offered by large banks.  

FHIS Comparisons

Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) vs Purpose High Interest Savings (PSA)
• Purpose High Interest Savings is better performing (0.86% YTD vs 0.77%). PSA is less expensive (0.12% vs 0.18% MER).
Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) vs Horizons High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)
• Horizons High Interest Savings ETF is better performing (0.86% YTD vs 0.77%). CASH is less expensive (0.11% vs 0.18% MER).
Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) vs iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR)
• iShares Premium Money Market ETF is better performing (0.91% YTD vs 0.77%). CMR is less expensive (0.14% vs 0.18% MER).
Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) vs BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (ZST)
• BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund is better performing (0.95% YTD vs 0.77%). ZST is less expensive (0.17% vs 0.18% MER).
Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) vs CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV)
• CI High Interest Savings ETF is better performing (0.86% YTD vs 0.77%). CSAV is less expensive (0.16% vs 0.18% MER).

High Interest Savings ETF Comparisons

ETF	Inception	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PSA	2013-10-15	0.12%%	$260.0	5.19%	2.93%	2.32%	1.79%
CASH	2021-11-01	0.11%%	$4,750.0	5.16%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
CMR	2018-02-18	0.14%%	$793.0	4.92%	2.44%	1.81%	1.28%
ZST	2011-01-27	0.17%%	$1,200.0	5.37%	2.56%	2.26%	1.90%
CSAV	2019-06-19	0.16%%	$8,100.0	5.07%	2.87%	0.00%	0.00%
FHIS	2011-09-11	0.18%%	$129.0	5.51%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

How to Buy  Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Term Bond Fund TSX ETF

You can buy  FHIS on pretty much any online brokerage in Canada, since it trades on the TSX. If you are looking for some easy options take a look at these two:  

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