FXU
+1.38 · +3.08%
$46.20 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® Fund (FXU) ETF Analysis | Utilities

First Trust · United States
AUM:$843.3M
#– of – in Utilities ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 26.7% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.64% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is FXU?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000® Index in the utilities sector that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive-style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FXU delivered 26.7% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.64%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 40.2% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$843.3M
Expense Ratio0.64%
Dividend Yield2.21%
Holdings40
Inception DateMay 2007
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.80
CategoryUtilities
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-6.7%
1Y
+9.0%
3Y
+65.1%
5Y
+67.3%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FXU 5 years ago, it would have grown to £16,734 — a gain of £6,734.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FXU delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFXU
2026 YTD+4.5%
2025+20.9%
2024+20.9%
2023-1.7%
2022+4.5%
CAGR 4yr+10.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +9.8%Worst year: -1.7% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
12.8%
Low
Momentum
-4.0%
30-day change
Support Level
47.34
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.