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When evaluating costs, ETP features a management fee (MER) of 0.41%, compared to 0.65% for HMAX. Performance-wise, ETP has returned 2.37% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas HMAX is at 17.12% with +$443 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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| AuM | $14.67 M | $2,537.97 M |
| Management Fees | 0.41% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.76% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.88% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ETP | -2.76% | -2.87% | +2.37% | +3.38% | +31.50% |
HMAX | +0.61% | -0.68% | +17.12% | +27.65% | +93.67% | |
| Flows | ETP | +$0 M | -$0 M | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$4 M |
HMAX | +$38 M | +$149 M | +$443 M | +$619 M | +$1,603 M |
ETP vs HMAX exposure
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As of September 29, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | First Trust | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ Global Risk Managed Income Total Return Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.00% | 11.51% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 23, 2014 | January 20, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about ETP and HMAX
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ETP or HMAX?
As of September 29, 2026, ETP has returned 2.37% year to date, while HMAX has returned 17.12%. HMAX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ETP or HMAX?
As of September 29, 2026, ETP manages $14.67 M in assets, while HMAX manages $2.54 B. HMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ETP and HMAX managed?
ETP is passively managed by First Trust. It tracks the NASDAQ Global Risk Managed Income Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. HMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ETP or HMAX?
Year to date, ETP has seen -$0.92 M in net flows, compared with +$442.54 M for HMAX. HMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ETP and HMAX compare?
ETP has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while HMAX has an expense ratio of 0.76%.
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