HUTE.TO Review: Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Enhanced Income ETF - Canada
Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Enhanced Income ETF - Canada (HUTE.TO) is a sector based fund - utilities listed on the TSX. Below is our independent review using the Dependable Income Investing 13-factor scoring system, covering Fund Attributes, Risk, and Return — designed specifically for income-focused investors.
Fund Attributes 20% of overall score
Fund Attributes cover the foundational characteristics of HUTE.TO: cost, company backing, track record, and size. These factors reflect the fund's stability and cost-efficiency.
Expense Ratio (25%)
Management expense ratio is 1.89% per ETF Facts dated April 22 2026 - higher due to leverage costs - approximately 25% leverage via cash borrowings against net asset value.
Fund Company Size (5%)
Harvest ETFs reports 12.5 billion in AUM as at July 31 2026 per its About page.
Fund History (40%)
Inception date was October 25 2022 - approximately 3.8 years of history as of the review date - rounds up to 4 years.
Fund AUM (30%)
Net AUM is 109.20 million as at 2026/08/14 per the fund product page - still under the 200 million tier.
Risk 35% of overall score
Risk factors evaluate how HUTE.TO manages volatility, diversification, and the nature of its underlying assets. These are critical for income investors who prioritise capital preservation.
Volatility
Lower volatility may indicate more stability — important for investors living off their income.
Beta vs SPY is 0.26 (period 2022-11-04 to 2026-08-15 - calculation result) - low market sensitivity so the standalone volatility score drives the rating; standalone volatility is 14.01% annualized (weekly total returns - calculation result) - low-to-moderate price choppiness.
Sector Diversification
Holding across more sectors reduces the impact of any single industry downturn.
Geographic Diversification
Exposure across geographies can reduce risk from any single country's economic conditions.
Fund Risk
The fund's overall risk profile, based on self-reported classifications where available.
Underlying Assets
What the fund actually holds — stocks, bonds, synthetics, or other funds — affects risk profile significantly.
See our full Risk analysis for HUTE.TO — including analyst notes on volatility, diversification, and underlying assets.
View Plans →Return 45% of overall score
Return factors assess the income generation quality of HUTE.TO: current yield, distribution consistency, price history, and payment frequency. This is the most heavily weighted category for income investors.
Yield
The current dividend yield, reflecting the annual income generated relative to fund price.
Yield Stability
How consistent the distribution amounts have been over time — critical for income investors who budget around payments.
Capital History
The fund's track record of price appreciation or depreciation, reflecting total return alongside income.
Distribution Frequency
How often the fund pays distributions — monthly payments are generally preferred by income investors.
Distribution history confirms one payment per month.
See our full Return analysis for HUTE.TO — yield rating, distribution consistency score, and capital history.
View Plans →Our Review Methodology
Every fund reviewed on Dependable Income Investing is scored using our 13-factor Fund Report Card, organised into three weighted categories: Fund Attributes (20%), Risk (35%), and Return (45%). Each criterion is rated 1–5 by our analysts based on publicly available fund data.
We also calculate a Dependability Score — a weighted composite of six income-specific factors ranked by importance for retirement income investors: Yield Stability, Yield, Volatility, Capital History, Fund Risk, and Underlying Assets. This score is designed to answer the question income investors care about most: can I depend on this fund to pay me reliably?
Full scores, ratings, and analyst notes are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HUTE.TO
What is HUTE.TO's expense ratio?
Management expense ratio is 1.89% per ETF Facts dated April 22 2026 - higher due to leverage costs - approximately 25% leverage via cash borrowings against net asset value.
How long has HUTE.TO been trading?
Inception date was October 25 2022 - approximately 3.8 years of history as of the review date - rounds up to 4 years.
How large is HUTE.TO by assets under management?
Net AUM is 109.20 million as at 2026/08/14 per the fund product page - still under the 200 million tier.
Who manages HUTE.TO?
Harvest ETFs reports 12.5 billion in AUM as at July 31 2026 per its About page.
Where can I see the full HUTE.TO review?
The complete 13-factor review — including all Risk and Return scores, analyst notes, and your Dependability Score — is available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Does HUTE.TO pay monthly dividends?
Distribution history confirms one payment per month. Full distribution history and yield stability score are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Is HUTE.TO a high-volatility fund?
Beta vs SPY is 0.26 (period 2022-11-04 to 2026-08-15 - calculation result) - low market sensitivity so the standalone volatility score drives the rating; standalone volatility is 14.01% annualized (weekly total returns - calculation result) - low-to-moderate price choppiness. See the full volatility score and risk analysis in the Dependable Income Investing app.
How often does HUTE.TO pay distributions?
Distribution history confirms one payment per month. Distribution consistency and yield stability ratings are available in the app.
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