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First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Industrials Sector Index ETF (FHG.F) and BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that FHG.F focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Non-Energy Materials, and Finance, while ZUT leans towards Utilities, Energy, and Industrials. When evaluating costs, FHG.F features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, FHG.F has returned 4.44% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 17.07% with -$73 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
Compare
FHG.F
ZUT
| AuM | $1.81 M | $865.99 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.76% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.73% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 27, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FHG.F | +2.72% | -6.03% | +4.44% | +3.97% | +52.98% |
ZUT | +4.79% | -4.84% | +17.07% | +10.54% | +80.62% | |
| Flows | FHG.F | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$1 M |
ZUT | -$17 M | +$47 M | -$73 M | +$4 M | +$253 M |
FHG.F vs ZUT exposure
Countries
FHG.F
USA
88.84%
Other
11.16%
ZUT
Canada
82.83%
Bermuda
17.17%
Sectors
FHG.F
Industrials
53.82%
Non-Energy Materials
16.76%
Finance
11.30%
Technology
7.87%
Business Services
7.51%
ZUT
Utilities
82.26%
Energy
9.30%
Industrials
8.44%
As of October 27, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FHG.F
Accenture Plc
1.75%
Genpact Ltd.
1.59%
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
1.41%
ExlService Holdings, Inc.
1.34%
ADT, Inc.
1.31%
Vontier Corp.
1.27%
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
1.22%
Fiserv, Inc.
1.22%
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
1.19%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
1.19%
ZUT
AltaGas Ltd.
9.30%
ATCO Ltd.
9.15%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
8.78%
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP
8.73%
Capital Power Corp.
8.69%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
8.44%
Northland Power, Inc.
8.00%
TransAlta Corp.
7.98%
Emera, Inc.
7.97%
Fortis, Inc.
7.90%
Diversification
FHG.F
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 153 total
13.49%
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 12 total
84.93%
Characteristics
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FHG.F
ZUT
| Provider | First Trust | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | StrataQuant Industrials Index - USD | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.68% | 2.83% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 7, 2017 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about FHG.F and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FHG.F or ZUT?
As of October 27, 2026, FHG.F has returned 4.44% year to date, while ZUT has returned 17.07%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FHG.F or ZUT?
As of October 27, 2026, FHG.F manages $1.81 M in assets, while ZUT manages $865.99 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FHG.F and ZUT managed?
FHG.F is passively managed by First Trust. It tracks the StrataQuant Industrials Index - USD benchmark. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do FHG.F and ZUT emphasize?
FHG.F is most exposed to Industrials, Non-Energy Materials, and Finance. ZUT is most exposed to Utilities, Energy, and Industrials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FHG.F or ZUT?
Year to date, FHG.F has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with -$72.82 M for ZUT. FHG.F has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FHG.F and ZUT compare?
FHG.F has an expense ratio of 0.76%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
What are the top holdings of FHG.F and ZUT?
FHG.F's largest holdings include Accenture Plc, Genpact Ltd., and PayPal Holdings, Inc.. ZUT's top holdings include AltaGas Ltd., ATCO Ltd., and Canadian Utilities Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: FHG.F or ZUT?
FHG.F holds 153 securities, while ZUT holds 12. On holdings count, FHG.F is the more diversified portfolio.
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