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When evaluating costs, FSL features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.55% for ZUT. Performance-wise, FSL has returned 0.03% year-to-date with -$4 M in net flows, whereas ZUT is at 16.08% with -$63 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
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FSL
ZUT
| AuM | $57.84 M | $875.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.02% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.85% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 7, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FSL | +1.20% | +0.72% | +0.03% | +2.96% | +18.43% |
ZUT | -1.06% | +11.27% | +16.08% | +29.45% | +38.54% | |
| Flows | FSL | +$1 M | -$5 M | -$4 M | +$4 M | +$24 M |
ZUT | +$24 M | -$35 M | -$63 M | +$131 M | +$310 M |
FSL vs ZUT exposure
Countries
FSL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Canada
85.16%
Bermuda
14.84%
Sectors
FSL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Utilities
100.00%
As of May 7, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FSL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
BORALEX
9.91%
NORTHLAND POWER
7.97%
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS
7.84%
CAPITAL POWER
7.84%
ALTAGAS
7.70%
ATCO
7.53%
ALGONQUIN POWER
7.52%
TRANSALTA
7.49%
EMERA
7.42%
CANADIAN UTILITIES
7.38%
Diversification
FSL
Exposure data will be available soon
ZUT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 13 total
78.61%
Characteristics
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FSL
ZUT
| Provider | First Trust | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 6.03% | 2.89% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 28, 2013 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about FSL and ZUT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FSL or ZUT?
As of May 7, 2026, FSL has returned 0.03% year to date, while ZUT has returned 16.08%. ZUT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FSL or ZUT?
As of May 7, 2026, FSL manages $57.84 M in assets, while ZUT manages $875.85 M. ZUT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FSL and ZUT managed?
FSL is actively managed by First Trust. It does not track an index. ZUT is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Utilities Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FSL or ZUT?
Year to date, FSL has seen -$3.73 M in net flows, compared with -$63.05 M for ZUT. FSL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FSL and ZUT compare?
FSL has an expense ratio of 1.02%, while ZUT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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