Question 1

What is HCAL?

Accepted Answer

HCAL — Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. HCAL is designed to track 1.25x the returns of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index, investing in Canadian banks — using modest 25% cash leverage. HCAL does not use derivatives.

Question 2

What is the HCAL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HCAL last traded at $50.71 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HCAL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HCAL has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, HCAL is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are HCAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HCAL historical returns: YTD: +38.33%, 1-year: +87.60%, 3-year annualised: +43.02%, 5-year annualised: +22.47%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.65, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HCAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HCAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.11%, 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 6

What does HCAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

HCAL's top holdings include Hamilton Canadian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HEB, 123.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar CAD O/N Cash GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does HCAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

HCAL's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (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 8

How large is HCAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HCAL has approximately $1.02B 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 9

When was HCAL launched?

Accepted Answer

HCAL was launched on October 14, 2020, giving it a 6-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy HCAL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

HCAL trades on the TSX under the ticker HCAL. 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 11

How risky is HCAL?

Accepted Answer

HCAL has a 1-year volatility of 17.00% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.65 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-13	$50.84	$51.12	$50.44	$50.71	$50.71	64,632
2026-07-10	$50.05	$50.91	$49.96	$50.88	$50.88	30,720
2026-07-09	$49.52	$50.01	$49.47	$49.90	$49.90	49,396
2026-07-08	$50.09	$50.14	$48.80	$49.14	$49.14	131,179
2026-07-07	$50.14	$50.50	$49.82	$50.44	$50.44	48,741
2026-07-06	$49.68	$50.10	$49.59	$50.09	$50.09	88,378
2026-07-03	$49.32	$49.78	$49.29	$49.35	$49.35	51,700
2026-07-02	$50.26	$50.29	$48.83	$49.03	$49.03	140,877
2026-06-30	$49.62	$50.02	$49.45	$49.94	$49.94	70,300
2026-06-29	$49.29	$49.69	$49.21	$49.60	$49.60	84,171

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

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