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 $15.85 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: +14.28%, 1-year: +10.41%. 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 10.78%, 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, 5.6%), Schlumberger NV (SLB, 5.5%), Baker Hughes Co (BKR, 5.4%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 5.3%), Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG, 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%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (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 $486M 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 18.15% 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
2026-06-22	$15.72	$15.85	$15.55	$15.85	$15.85	51,827
2026-06-19	$15.48	$15.88	$15.45	$15.79	$15.79	33,694
2026-06-18	$15.82	$15.82	$15.44	$15.59	$15.59	124,009
2026-06-17	$16.00	$16.00	$15.82	$15.85	$15.85	93,513
2026-06-16	$16.05	$16.05	$15.94	$15.98	$15.98	70,646
2026-06-15	$15.95	$16.24	$15.95	$16.14	$16.14	138,983
2026-06-12	$16.48	$16.77	$16.40	$16.61	$16.61	64,520
2026-06-11	$16.99	$16.99	$16.50	$16.50	$16.50	59,531
2026-06-10	$16.67	$16.88	$16.67	$16.71	$16.71	22,873
2026-06-09	$16.78	$16.78	$16.41	$16.50	$16.50	58,210

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	MPC	Marathon Petroleum Corp	5.58%
2	SLB	Schlumberger NV	5.54%
3	BKR	Baker Hughes Co	5.44%
4	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	5.35%
5	FANG	Diamondback Energy Inc	5.30%
6	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	5.30%
7	HAL	Halliburton Company	5.27%
8	PSX	Phillips 66	5.26%
9	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.13%
10	OXY	Occidental Petroleum Corporation	5.06%

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

Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (EMAX : TSX)

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