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iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (XGI) and First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Industrials Sector Index ETF (FHG.F) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XGI focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Business Services, and Technology, while FHG.F leans towards Industrials, Non-Energy Materials, and Finance. When evaluating costs, XGI features a management fee (MER) of 0.63%, compared to 0.7% for FHG.F. Performance-wise, XGI has returned 8.28% year-to-date with +$12 M in net flows, whereas FHG.F is at 2.18% with +$0 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
XGI
FHG.F
| AuM | $158.88 M | $1.77 M |
| Management Fees | 0.63% | 0.70% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.67% | 0.76% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.76% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGI | -3.21% | -4.41% | +8.28% | +8.59% | +65.39% |
FHG.F | -3.92% | -5.91% | +2.18% | +2.12% | +37.66% | |
| Flows | XGI | +$2 M | +$5 M | +$12 M | +$23 M | +$49 M |
FHG.F | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$1 M |
XGI vs FHG.F exposure
Countries
XGI
USA
50.78%
Japan
14.10%
Other
35.12%
FHG.F
USA
88.84%
Other
11.16%
Sectors
XGI
Industrials
83.38%
Other
16.62%
FHG.F
Industrials
53.82%
Non-Energy Materials
16.76%
Finance
11.30%
Technology
7.87%
Business Services
7.51%
As of October 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGI
Caterpillar, Inc.
3.63%
GE Aerospace
3.46%
RTX Corp.
2.76%
GE Vernova, Inc.
2.38%
Siemens AG
2.36%
Schneider Electric SE
1.83%
Union Pacific Corp.
1.76%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
1.72%
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
1.66%
Deere & Co.
1.62%
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%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
1.19%
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
1.19%
Diversification
XGI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 218 total
23.18%
FHG.F
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 153 total
13.49%
Characteristics
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XGI
FHG.F
| Provider | iShares | First Trust |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Global 1200 Industrials CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD | StrataQuant Industrials Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Other | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.30% | 0.69% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 26, 2013 | December 7, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about XGI and FHG.F
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XGI or FHG.F?
As of October 8, 2026, XGI has returned 8.28% year to date, while FHG.F has returned 2.18%. XGI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XGI or FHG.F?
As of October 8, 2026, XGI manages $158.88 M in assets, while FHG.F manages $1.77 M. XGI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XGI and FHG.F managed?
XGI is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Global 1200 Industrials CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. FHG.F is passively managed by First Trust. It tracks the StrataQuant Industrials Index - USD benchmark.
What sectors do XGI and FHG.F emphasize?
XGI is most exposed to Industrials, Business Services, and Technology. FHG.F is most exposed to Industrials, Non-Energy Materials, and Finance.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XGI or FHG.F?
Year to date, XGI has seen +$11.70 M in net flows, compared with +$0.00 M for FHG.F. XGI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XGI and FHG.F compare?
XGI has an expense ratio of 0.67%, while FHG.F has an expense ratio of 0.76%.
What are the top holdings of XGI and FHG.F?
XGI's largest holdings include Caterpillar, Inc., GE Aerospace, and RTX Corp.. FHG.F's top holdings include Accenture Plc, Genpact Ltd., and PayPal Holdings, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XGI or FHG.F?
XGI holds 214 securities, while FHG.F holds 153. On holdings count, XGI is the more diversified portfolio.
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