HMAX
Hamilton Canadian Financials Yield Maximizer ETF

Full HMAX fund page
VS
HCAL
Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF

Full HCAL fund page

When evaluating costs, HMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.65% for HCAL. Performance-wise, HMAX has returned 6.32% year-to-date with +$205 M in net flows, whereas HCAL is at 16.13% with +$0 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 April 28, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
HMAX
+10.10%+6.98%+6.32%+38.10%+67.81%
HCAL
+17.47%+16.57%+16.13%+86.35%+145.21%
Flows
HMAX
+$2 M+$140 M+$205 M+$660 M+$1,675 M
HCAL
+$6 M-$2 M+$0 M-$28 M+$13 M

HMAX vs HCAL exposure

Countries

HMAX
Canada
101.40%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon

Sectors

HMAX
Financials
90.60%
Other
9.40%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
As of April 28, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

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%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon

Diversification

HMAX
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10 total
101.40%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon

Characteristics

Compare
HMAX
HCAL
ProviderHamilton ETFsHamilton ETFs
ManagementActively managedPassively managed
Benchmark-Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield11.86%3.66%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJanuary 20, 2023October 14, 2020

Frequently asked questions about HMAX and HCAL

Which ETF has performed better year to date: HMAX or HCAL?
As of April 28, 2026, HMAX has returned 6.32% year to date, while HCAL has returned 16.13%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HMAX or HCAL?
As of April 28, 2026, HMAX manages $2.22 B in assets, while HCAL manages $902.14 M. HMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HMAX and HCAL managed?
HMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. HCAL is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HMAX or HCAL?
Year to date, HMAX has seen +$205.19 M in net flows, compared with +$0.02 M for HCAL. HMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HMAX and HCAL compare?
HMAX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, while HCAL has an expense ratio of 2.08%.

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