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When evaluating costs, YGOG features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.65% for HMAX. Performance-wise, YGOG has returned 9.69% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas HMAX is at 21.71% with +$486 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 | $57.07 M | $2,657.12 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.75% | 0.76% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YGOG | -19.64% | -15.67% | -9.69% | -2.67% | +143.64% |
HMAX | +4.81% | +1.45% | +21.71% | +28.71% | +101.69% | |
| Flows | YGOG | +$7 M | +$8 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | +$29 M |
HMAX | +$22 M | +$112 M | +$486 M | +$589 M | +$1,626 M |
YGOG vs HMAX exposure
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As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Purpose Investments | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 13.91% | 11.23% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 14, 2022 | January 20, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about YGOG and HMAX
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YGOG or HMAX?
As of November 11, 2026, YGOG has returned -9.69% year to date, while HMAX has returned 21.71%. HMAX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YGOG or HMAX?
As of November 11, 2026, YGOG manages $57.07 M in assets, while HMAX manages $2.66 B. HMAX is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YGOG and HMAX managed?
YGOG is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. HMAX is actively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: YGOG or HMAX?
Year to date, YGOG has seen +$0.65 M in net flows, compared with +$486.36 M for HMAX. HMAX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YGOG and HMAX compare?
YGOG has an expense ratio of 1.75%, while HMAX has an expense ratio of 0.76%.
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