First Trust Dow Jones Internet ETF (FDN) and Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that FDN focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary, while QMAX leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, FDN features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.65% for QMAX. Performance-wise, FDN has returned 3.21% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas QMAX is at 3.96% with +$99 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
| AuM | $6.10 M | $838.94 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.80% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FDN | +13.60% | +0.78% | -3.21% | +12.37% | +86.34% |
QMAX | +18.78% | +9.94% | +3.96% | +37.15% | - | |
| Flows | FDN | +$0 M | -$0 M | -$1 M | -$4 M | -$2 M |
QMAX | +$6 M | +$59 M | +$99 M | +$196 M | - |
FDN vs QMAX exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | First Trust | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Dow Jones Internet Composite Net Total Return Index - USD | - |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 10.78% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 30, 2014 | October 25, 2023 |
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