Question 1

What is EMAX?

Accepted Answer

EMAX (Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Energy Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the EMAX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EMAX last traded at $17.61 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are EMAX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EMAX historical returns: YTD: +26.96%, 1-year: +11.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 4

Does EMAX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EMAX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 9.71%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 5

What does EMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMAX's top holdings include Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC, 6.6%), Phillips 66 (PSX, 6.5%), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO, 6.5%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 5.4%), Schlumberger NV (SLB, 5.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does EMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMAX's largest sector exposures are Energy (100.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is EMAX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EMAX has approximately $585M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 8

When was EMAX launched?

Accepted Answer

EMAX was launched on February 6, 2024, giving it a 2-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy EMAX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

EMAX trades on the TSX under the ticker EMAX. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 10

How risky is EMAX?

Accepted Answer

EMAX has a 1-year volatility of 20.57% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$17.18	$17.63	$17.18	$17.61	$17.61	113,454
2026-09-30	$17.31	$17.42	$17.27	$17.27	$17.27	27,483
2026-09-29	$17.31	$17.33	$17.15	$17.23	$17.23	58,569
2026-09-28	$17.71	$17.71	$17.54	$17.57	$17.57	110,039
2026-09-25	$17.61	$17.63	$17.48	$17.60	$17.60	63,003
2026-09-24	$17.77	$17.88	$17.65	$17.71	$17.71	114,819
2026-09-23	$17.67	$17.75	$17.54	$17.57	$17.57	71,498
2026-09-22	$17.50	$17.66	$17.35	$17.44	$17.44	59,854
2026-09-21	$17.64	$17.85	$17.57	$17.61	$17.61	106,679
2026-09-18	$17.90	$18.02	$17.88	$17.89	$17.89	62,568

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	MPC	Marathon Petroleum Corp	6.57%
2	PSX	Phillips 66	6.50%
3	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	6.49%
4	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	5.44%
5	SLB	Schlumberger NV	5.34%
6	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.15%
7	COP	ConocoPhillips	5.06%
8	FANG	Diamondback Energy Inc	4.99%
9	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	4.95%
10	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	4.94%

Sector	Weight
Energy	100.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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OILU		$59.51	+6.19%
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MUU		$19.42	+5.72%
RDDY	Harvest Reddit Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$4.63	+5.71%
MSTE	Harvest MicroStrategy Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$2.85	+4.40%
CSHI	Ninepoint Constellation Software HighShares ETF	$12.40	+4.11%
HND	BetaPro Natural Gas 2x Daily Bear	$24.40	+4.01%

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Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (EMAX : TSX)

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