GGPY
Guardian Directed Premium Yield ETF

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UMAX
Hamilton Utilities Yield Maximizer ETF

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When evaluating costs, GGPY features a management fee (MER) of 0.85%, compared to 0.65% for UMAX. Performance-wise, GGPY has returned 6.17% year-to-date with -$32 M in net flows, whereas UMAX is at 5.58% with +$498 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of October 22, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
GGPY
+9.39%+12.83%+6.17%+4.03%+23.93%
UMAX
+2.95%-4.84%+5.58%+5.12%+34.03%
Flows
GGPY
-$2 M-$9 M-$32 M-$33 M-$29 M
UMAX
-$4 M+$142 M+$498 M+$627 M+$1,471 M

GGPY vs UMAX exposure

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Sectors

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As of October 22, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

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Diversification

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Characteristics

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GGPY
UMAX
ProviderGuardian CapitalHamilton ETFs
ManagementActively managedActively managed
Benchmark--
Replication Method--
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield5.95%14.56%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateAugust 11, 2020June 14, 2023

Frequently asked questions about GGPY and UMAX

Which ETF has performed better year to date: GGPY or UMAX?
As of October 22, 2026, GGPY has returned 6.17% year to date, while UMAX has returned 5.58%. GGPY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GGPY or UMAX?
As of October 22, 2026, GGPY manages $11.26 M in assets, while UMAX manages $1.46 B. UMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GGPY and UMAX managed?
GGPY is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. UMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GGPY or UMAX?
Year to date, GGPY has seen -$31.75 M in net flows, compared with +$498.36 M for UMAX. UMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GGPY and UMAX compare?
GGPY has an expense ratio of 1.01%, while UMAX has an expense ratio of 0.77%.

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