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When evaluating costs, SMAX features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.6% for BANK. Performance-wise, SMAX has returned 19.04% year-to-date with +$229 M in net flows, whereas BANK is at 34.19% with +$334 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
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| AuM | $1,158.82 M | $1,340.62 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.60% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.77% | 0.83% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMAX | -3.17% | +1.01% | +19.04% | +16.16% | +85.60% |
BANK | +4.84% | +1.85% | +34.19% | +46.34% | +120.56% | |
| Flows | SMAX | +$44 M | +$83 M | +$229 M | +$257 M | +$936 M |
BANK | +$0 M | +$62 M | +$334 M | +$394 M | +$929 M |
SMAX vs BANK exposure
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As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | Evolve ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.36% | 13.81% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 25, 2023 | February 1, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions about SMAX and BANK
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SMAX or BANK?
As of November 11, 2026, SMAX has returned 19.04% year to date, while BANK has returned 34.19%. BANK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SMAX or BANK?
As of November 11, 2026, SMAX manages $1.16 B in assets, while BANK manages $1.34 B. BANK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SMAX and BANK managed?
SMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index. BANK is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SMAX or BANK?
Year to date, SMAX has seen +$228.58 M in net flows, compared with +$333.76 M for BANK. BANK has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SMAX and BANK compare?
SMAX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, while BANK has an expense ratio of 0.83%.
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