ATLASFirst Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.60% and the yield is 2.45%. The ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FXU
| Last price | $48.33 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $47.26 – $49.90 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 2.45% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FXU fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Utilities |
| Assets under management | $735M |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% |
| Number of holdings | 40 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | May 8, 2007 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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.
FXU top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PG&E Corp PCG | Utilities | 4.14% |
| UGI Corporation UGI | Utilities | 4.11% |
| Consolidated Edison Inc ED | Utilities | 4.18% |
| National Fuel Gas Company NFG | Energy | 4.07% |
| Exelon Corporation EXC | Utilities | 4.13% |
| Edison International EIX | Utilities | 4.24% |
| Eversource Energy ES | Utilities | 4.18% |
| Duke Energy Corporation DUK | Utilities | 3.98% |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corp PNW | Utilities | 3.27% |
| Xcel Energy Inc XEL | Utilities | 3.25% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FXU sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 91.2% |
| Industrials | 4.7% |
| Energy | 4.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
FXU returns and risk
| Year to date | +3.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +19.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.88 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FXU: frequently asked questions
What does FXU invest in?
First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are PG&E Corp (4.1%), UGI Corporation (4.1%), Consolidated Edison Inc (4.2%), National Fuel Gas Company (4.1%), Exelon Corporation (4.1%).
What is the FXU expense ratio?
0.60% a year: about $60.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FXU dividend yield?
2.45%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FXU go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $47.26 to $49.90 from $48.33 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FXU performed?
Year to date +3.9%, one year +1.9%, three years +19.6% a year, five years +11.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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