Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX) and BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that QMAX focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Business Services, while ZNQ leans towards Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, QMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.35% for ZNQ. Performance-wise, QMAX has returned 18.32% year-to-date with +$177 M in net flows, whereas ZNQ is at 17.64% with -$41 M. 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
| AuM | $999.04 M | $2,281.14 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.77% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.55% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QMAX | +0.46% | +0.62% | +18.32% | +24.17% | - |
ZNQ | -0.92% | -0.90% | +17.64% | +22.92% | +95.47% | |
| Flows | QMAX | +$31 M | +$68 M | +$177 M | +$193 M | - |
ZNQ | +$26 M | +$19 M | -$41 M | +$397 M | +$1,110 M |
QMAX vs ZNQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | NASDAQ-100 Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.16% | 0.21% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 25, 2023 | February 15, 2019 |
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