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 $50.14 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: +36.77%, 1-year: +89.46%, 3-year annualised: +44.02%, 5-year annualised: +24.84%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.72, 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 $1.11B 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 18.94% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.72 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
2026-07-31	$50.07	$50.52	$50.07	$50.14	$50.14	63,200
2026-07-30	$49.66	$50.34	$49.65	$50.17	$50.17	65,029
2026-07-29	$50.78	$50.81	$48.92	$49.13	$49.13	134,435
2026-07-28	$50.23	$51.18	$49.76	$51.17	$51.17	69,028
2026-07-27	$50.43	$50.71	$49.98	$50.37	$50.37	50,818
2026-07-24	$49.87	$50.33	$49.87	$50.16	$50.16	48,196
2026-07-23	$50.10	$50.10	$49.38	$49.73	$49.73	68,976
2026-07-22	$50.45	$50.95	$50.30	$50.55	$50.55	49,389
2026-07-21	$50.31	$50.61	$50.02	$50.48	$50.48	117,842
2026-07-20	$51.62	$51.87	$50.17	$50.19	$50.19	137,908

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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