LMAX
Hamilton Healthcare Yield Maximizer ETF

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HIG
Brompton Global Healthcare Income & Growth ETF

Full HIG fund page

Hamilton Healthcare Yield Maximizer ETF (LMAX) and Brompton Global Healthcare Income & Growth ETF (HIG) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that LMAX focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Health Care, while HIG leans towards Health Care and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, LMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.75% for HIG. Performance-wise, LMAX has returned 0.9% year-to-date with +$55 M in net flows, whereas HIG is at 6.2% with +$8 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 June 10, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
LMAX
+7.15%+0.43%-0.90%+10.89%-
HIG
+4.08%-6.76%-6.20%+3.35%+6.17%
Flows
LMAX
+$10 M+$36 M+$55 M+$93 M-
HIG
+$1 M+$4 M+$8 M+$13 M+$16 M

LMAX vs HIG exposure

Countries

LMAX
USA
96.00%
HIG
USA
77.90%
Other
16.60%

Sectors

LMAX
Health Care
101.00%
HIG
Health Care
77.20%
Other
20.60%
As of June 10, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

LMAX
ABBVIE
5.40%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
5.30%
PFIZER
5.30%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
5.20%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
5.20%
MERCK & CO INC
5.20%
CVS HEALTH CORP
5.10%
GILEAD SCIENCES
5.10%
CIGNA
5.10%
LILLY
5.10%
HIG
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
6.70%
LILLY
5.20%
GILEAD SCIENCES
5.20%
CARDINAL HEALTH
4.80%
HCA HEALTHCARE
4.80%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
4.80%
MCKESSON
4.40%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
4.10%
AMGEN-T
4.00%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
4.00%

Diversification

LMAX
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 20 total
52.00%
HIG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 21 total
48.00%

Characteristics

Compare
LMAX
HIG
ProviderHamilton ETFsBrompton Group
ManagementActively managedActively managed
Benchmark--
Replication Method
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield12.90%9.21%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateFebruary 6, 2024September 24, 2015

Frequently asked questions about LMAX and HIG

Which ETF has performed better year to date: LMAX or HIG?
As of June 10, 2026, LMAX has returned -0.90% year to date, while HIG has returned -6.20%. LMAX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: LMAX or HIG?
As of June 10, 2026, LMAX manages $205.57 M in assets, while HIG manages $62.58 M. LMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are LMAX and HIG managed?
LMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. HIG is actively managed by Brompton Group. It does not track an index.
What sectors do LMAX and HIG emphasize?
LMAX is most exposed to Health Care. HIG is most exposed to Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: LMAX or HIG?
Year to date, LMAX has seen +$54.99 M in net flows, compared with +$8.07 M for HIG. LMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of LMAX and HIG compare?
LMAX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, while HIG has an expense ratio of 0.96%.
What are the top holdings of LMAX and HIG?
LMAX's largest holdings include ABBVIE, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, and PFIZER. HIG's top holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, LILLY, and GILEAD SCIENCES.
Which ETF is more diversified: LMAX or HIG?
LMAX holds 20 securities, while HIG holds 21. On holdings count, HIG is the more diversified portfolio.

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