HCA
Hamilton Canadian Bank Mean Reversion Index ETF

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HMAX
Hamilton Canadian Financials Yield Maximizer ETF

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Hamilton Canadian Bank Mean Reversion Index ETF (HCA) and Hamilton Canadian Financials Yield Maximizer ETF (HMAX) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HCA focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Financials, while HMAX leans towards Financials. When evaluating costs, HCA features a management fee (MER) of 0.29%, compared to 0.65% for HMAX. Performance-wise, HCA has returned 14.55% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas HMAX is at 7.26% with +$231 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 May 1, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
HCA
+10.28%+13.76%+14.55%+66.12%+114.74%
HMAX
+7.70%+6.47%+7.26%+37.72%+69.53%
Flows
HCA
+$1 M-$1 M-$1 M-$6 M-$40 M
HMAX
+$11 M+$142 M+$231 M+$677 M+$1,697 M

HCA vs HMAX exposure

Countries

HCA
Canada
100.10%
HMAX
Canada
101.40%

Sectors

HCA
Financials
100.10%
HMAX
Financials
90.60%
Other
9.40%
As of May 1, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

HCA
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
28.60%
BANK OF MONTREAL
26.20%
ROYAL BK CANADA
25.70%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
6.80%
TORONTO DOMINION
6.60%
BNS
6.20%
HMAX
ROYAL BK CANADA
24.50%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.00%
CA11271J1075
10.80%
BANK OF MONTREAL
10.40%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
9.50%
BNS
9.30%
MANULIFE-S
6.30%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
5.50%
GREAT WEST LIFECO
4.60%
INTACT FINANCIAL
3.50%

Diversification

HCA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.10%
HMAX
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10 total
101.40%

Characteristics

Compare
HCA
HMAX
ProviderHamilton ETFsHamilton ETFs
ManagementPassively managedActively managed
BenchmarkSolactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD-
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield3.04%11.88%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJune 29, 2020January 20, 2023

Frequently asked questions about HCA and HMAX

Which ETF has performed better year to date: HCA or HMAX?
As of May 1, 2026, HCA has returned 14.55% year to date, while HMAX has returned 7.26%. HCA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HCA or HMAX?
As of May 1, 2026, HCA manages $93.25 M in assets, while HMAX manages $2.24 B. HMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HCA and HMAX managed?
HCA is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD benchmark. HMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
What sectors do HCA and HMAX emphasize?
HCA is most exposed to Financials. HMAX is most exposed to Financials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HCA or HMAX?
Year to date, HCA has seen -$0.71 M in net flows, compared with +$230.93 M for HMAX. HMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HCA and HMAX compare?
HCA has an expense ratio of 0.45%, while HMAX has an expense ratio of 0.80%.
What are the top holdings of HCA and HMAX?
HCA's largest holdings include NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA, BANK OF MONTREAL, and ROYAL BK CANADA. HMAX's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: HCA or HMAX?
HCA holds 6 securities, while HMAX holds 10. On holdings count, HMAX is the more diversified portfolio.

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