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 $16.12 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HYLD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HYLD 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%, HYLD is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are HYLD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HYLD historical returns: YTD: +9.51%, 1-year: +33.70%, 3-year annualised: +22.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.30, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HYLD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HYLD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 11.26%, 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 HYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

HYLD's top holdings include Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX, 60.0%), Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX, 29.3%), Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (FMAX, 7.1%), Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF (SDAY, 6.6%), Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (LMAX, 5.9%) — 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 7

What sectors does HYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

HYLD's largest sector exposures are Technology (37.2%), Financial Services (11.8%), Communication Services (11.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is HYLD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HYLD has approximately $1.14B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is HYLD?

Accepted Answer

HYLD has a 1-year volatility of 17.70% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.30 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
2026-06-22	$16.20	$16.25	$16.06	$16.12	$16.12	213,200
2026-06-19	$16.17	$16.21	$16.12	$16.18	$16.18	126,304
2026-06-18	$16.20	$16.20	$16.03	$16.15	$16.15	184,667
2026-06-17	$16.13	$16.15	$15.86	$15.92	$15.92	355,369
2026-06-16	$16.26	$16.26	$16.04	$16.05	$16.05	128,573
2026-06-15	$16.10	$16.30	$16.10	$16.24	$16.24	286,832
2026-06-12	$15.80	$15.90	$15.69	$15.83	$15.83	213,030
2026-06-11	$15.45	$15.79	$15.35	$15.75	$15.75	285,548
2026-06-10	$15.60	$15.65	$15.31	$15.33	$15.33	284,899
2026-06-09	$15.89	$15.93	$15.23	$15.62	$15.62	239,498

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SMAX	Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	59.95%
2	QMAX	Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF	29.33%
3	FMAX	Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	7.09%
4	SDAY	Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF	6.59%
5	LMAX	Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	5.86%
6	QDAY	Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	5.25%
7	AMAX	Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.67%
8	EMAX	Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.45%
9	RMAX	Hamilton REITs YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	1.86%

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.15%
Financial Services	11.83%
Communication Services	11.13%
Healthcare	9.10%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.12%
Industrials	5.00%
Basic Materials	4.46%
Energy	4.12%
Real Estate	3.60%
Consumer Defensive	3.20%
Utilities	2.29%

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