Question 1

What is QMAX?

Accepted Answer

QMAX (Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the 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 $27.00 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: +19.98%, 1-year: +28.82%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 4

Does QMAX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, QMAX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 10.27%, 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 Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR, 8.9%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 8.0%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 7.8%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 7.7%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.9%) — 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 (70.5%), Communication Services (18.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.5%). 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 $1.07B 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 33.02% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-24	$26.56	$27.00	$26.56	$27.00	$27.00	39,623
2026-09-23	$26.86	$26.87	$26.69	$26.75	$26.75	48,616
2026-09-22	$26.66	$26.89	$26.66	$26.88	$26.88	66,934
2026-09-21	$25.95	$26.73	$25.95	$26.66	$26.66	103,268
2026-09-18	$25.34	$25.57	$25.33	$25.56	$25.56	40,137
2026-09-17	$25.19	$25.32	$25.14	$25.31	$25.31	25,531
2026-09-16	$24.79	$24.87	$24.61	$24.75	$24.75	34,646
2026-09-15	$24.72	$24.75	$24.56	$24.56	$24.56	11,043
2026-09-14	$24.51	$24.81	$24.48	$24.71	$24.71	73,221
2026-09-11	$25.05	$25.16	$25.02	$25.03	$25.03	37,223

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	PLTR	Palantir Technologies Inc.	8.88%
2	MU	Micron Technology Inc	8.00%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	7.82%
4	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	7.67%
5	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.87%
6	LRCX	Lam Research Corp	6.79%
7	AMAT	Applied Materials Inc	6.66%
8	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	6.64%
9	INTC	Intel Corporation	6.46%
10	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	6.32%

Sector	Weight
Technology	70.55%
Communication Services	17.98%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.48%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%

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Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX : TSX)

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