Question 1

What is HYLD?

Accepted Answer

HYLD — Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. The fund seeks to provide attractive monthly income and long-term capital appreciation from a diversified, multi-sector portfolio of primarily covered call ETFs, primarily focused on the U.S.

Question 2

What is the HYLD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HYLD last traded at $14.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are HYLD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HYLD historical returns: YTD: -3.53%, 1-year: +12.52%, 3-year annualised: +23.94%, 5-year annualised: +0.00%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.38, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does HYLD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HYLD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 11.76%, 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 HYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

HYLD's top holdings include Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX, 59.1%), Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX, 30.0%), Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF (SDAY, 8.0%), Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (FMAX, 6.8%), Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (LMAX, 6.1%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar CAD O/N Cash GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does HYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

HYLD's largest sector exposures are Technology (40.4%), Financial Services (12.3%), Healthcare (10.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is HYLD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HYLD has approximately $1.17B 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 HYLD launched?

Accepted Answer

HYLD was launched on February 4, 2022, giving it a 4-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 HYLD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

HYLD trades on the TSX under the ticker HYLD. 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 HYLD?

Accepted Answer

HYLD has a 1-year volatility of 20.23% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.38 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
2026-11-05	$15.10	$15.10	$14.19	$14.20	$14.20	713,788
2026-11-04	$15.08	$15.20	$15.02	$15.14	$15.14	135,023
2026-11-03	$14.86	$14.99	$14.85	$14.92	$14.92	68,345
2026-11-02	$15.12	$15.20	$14.86	$14.87	$14.87	179,316
2026-10-30	$15.31	$15.31	$14.88	$15.02	$15.02	505,300
2026-10-29	$15.71	$15.75	$15.63	$15.69	$15.69	280,049
2026-10-28	$15.75	$15.81	$15.68	$15.78	$15.78	134,700
2026-10-27	$15.60	$15.71	$15.54	$15.67	$15.67	52,831
2026-10-26	$15.39	$15.59	$15.39	$15.52	$15.52	133,423
2026-10-23	$15.35	$15.43	$15.30	$15.36	$15.36	90,540

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SMAX	Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	59.09%
2	QMAX	Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF	30.05%
3	SDAY	Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF	7.98%
4	FMAX	Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	6.80%
5	LMAX	Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	6.13%
6	QDAY	Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	4.84%
7	AMAX	Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.39%
8	EMAX	Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.00%
9	RMAX	Hamilton REITs YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	1.18%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.40%
Financial Services	12.35%
Healthcare	10.45%
Communication Services	9.08%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.03%
Industrials	5.29%
Energy	4.45%
Consumer Defensive	3.30%
Real Estate	3.09%
Basic Materials	2.47%
Utilities	2.20%

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Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD : TSX)

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