Evolve FANGMA Index ETF (TECH) and Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that TECH focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Communication Services, Information Technology, and Consumer Discretionary, while QMAX leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, TECH features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.65% for QMAX. Performance-wise, TECH has returned 3.56% year-to-date with +$6 M in net flows, whereas QMAX is at 9.99% with +$99 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 | $114.43 M | $886.97 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.62% | 0.80% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TECH | +12.21% | +9.04% | +3.56% | +27.63% | +133.04% |
QMAX | +24.28% | +24.78% | +9.99% | +46.04% | - | |
| Flows | TECH | +$4 M | +$18 M | +$6 M | +$9 M | -$5 M |
QMAX | +$6 M | +$51 M | +$99 M | +$193 M | - |
TECH vs QMAX exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive FANGMA Equal Weight Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.07% | 10.19% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 6, 2021 | October 25, 2023 |
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