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 $17.75 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: +27.97%, 1-year: +10.26%. 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 10.13%, 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, 6.4%), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO, 6.2%), Phillips 66 (PSX, 6.0%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 5.4%), Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG, 5.4%) — 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 $576M 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 20.47% 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
2026-08-20	$17.85	$17.97	$17.72	$17.75	$17.75	35,464
2026-08-19	$17.78	$17.85	$17.66	$17.69	$17.69	45,311
2026-08-18	$17.65	$17.79	$17.64	$17.78	$17.78	99,754
2026-08-17	$17.36	$17.59	$17.33	$17.58	$17.58	45,824
2026-08-14	$17.26	$17.45	$17.25	$17.35	$17.35	70,149
2026-08-13	$17.13	$17.25	$17.01	$17.25	$17.25	19,356
2026-08-12	$17.08	$17.23	$17.08	$17.19	$17.19	16,098
2026-08-11	$16.93	$17.20	$16.93	$17.19	$17.19	31,342
2026-08-10	$16.38	$17.00	$16.38	$16.99	$16.99	52,880
2026-08-07	$16.41	$16.41	$16.17	$16.26	$16.26	19,945

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	MPC	Marathon Petroleum Corp	6.42%
2	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	6.17%
3	PSX	Phillips 66	5.95%
4	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	5.45%
5	FANG	Diamondback Energy Inc	5.39%
6	EOG	EOG Resources Inc	5.37%
7	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.29%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.22%
9	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	5.21%
10	BKR	Baker Hughes Co	4.94%

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%

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Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (EMAX : TSX)

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