Question 1

What is QMAX?

Accepted Answer

QMAX (Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Other Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the QMAX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

QMAX last traded at $24.63 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are QMAX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

QMAX historical returns: YTD: +9.47%, 1-year: +12.19%, 3-year annualised: +30.40%, 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 0.00, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does QMAX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, QMAX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 9.42%, 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 QMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

QMAX's top holdings include Applied Materials Inc (AMAT, 7.6%), Lam Research Corp (LRCX, 7.6%), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR, 7.2%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 6.9%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 6.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does QMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

QMAX's largest sector exposures are Technology (69.6%), Communication Services (19.5%), Consumer Cyclicals (12.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is QMAX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

QMAX has approximately $1.04B 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 QMAX launched?

Accepted Answer

QMAX was launched on October 25, 2023, giving it a 3-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 QMAX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

QMAX has a 1-year volatility of 32.16% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.00 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$24.78	$24.78	$24.52	$24.63	$24.63	67,755
2026-10-28	$25.02	$25.09	$24.90	$25.05	$25.05	77,657
2026-10-27	$24.62	$24.91	$24.59	$24.85	$24.85	31,372
2026-10-26	$24.32	$24.60	$24.28	$24.43	$24.43	38,880
2026-10-23	$24.01	$24.27	$24.00	$24.10	$24.10	55,371
2026-10-22	$24.60	$24.68	$24.00	$24.12	$24.12	163,259
2026-10-21	$25.12	$25.36	$25.08	$25.26	$25.26	47,529
2026-10-20	$25.11	$25.30	$24.78	$25.04	$25.04	110,067
2026-10-19	$25.23	$25.56	$25.23	$25.34	$25.34	51,835
2026-10-16	$25.70	$25.70	$24.89	$24.95	$24.95	111,499

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMAT	Applied Materials Inc	7.58%
2	LRCX	Lam Research Corp	7.58%
3	PLTR	Palantir Technologies Inc.	7.18%
4	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	6.88%
5	MU	Micron Technology Inc	6.69%
6	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	6.85%
7	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	6.86%
8	INTC	Intel Corporation	6.50%
9	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.82%
10	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	6.30%

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Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX : TSX)

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