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When evaluating costs, QMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.18% for XEQT. Performance-wise, QMAX has returned 17.39% year-to-date with +$230 M in net flows, whereas XEQT is at 15.26% with +$9 B. 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
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| AuM | $1,033.23 M | $23,787.92 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.18% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.77% | 0.19% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QMAX | -7.45% | +12.10% | +17.39% | +11.09% | +114.73% |
XEQT | -0.57% | +2.97% | +15.26% | +16.14% | +91.26% | |
| Flows | QMAX | +$49 M | +$84 M | +$230 M | +$290 M | +$857 M |
XEQT | +$1,022 M | +$2,886 M | +$9,480 M | +$10,485 M | +$17,229 M |
QMAX vs XEQT exposure
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As of October 29, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.42% | 1.59% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 25, 2023 | August 7, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about QMAX and XEQT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: QMAX or XEQT?
As of October 29, 2026, QMAX has returned 17.39% year to date, while XEQT has returned 15.26%. QMAX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: QMAX or XEQT?
As of October 29, 2026, QMAX manages $1.03 B in assets, while XEQT manages $23.79 B. XEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are QMAX and XEQT managed?
QMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: QMAX or XEQT?
Year to date, QMAX has seen +$230.38 M in net flows, compared with +$9,480.16 M for XEQT. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of QMAX and XEQT compare?
QMAX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, while XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%.
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