Question 1

What is EMAX?

Accepted Answer

EMAX (Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Energy Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the EMAX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EMAX last traded at $17.99 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are EMAX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EMAX historical returns: YTD: +29.70%, 1-year: +10.24%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 4

Does EMAX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EMAX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 9.71%, 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 EMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMAX's top holdings include Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC, 6.4%), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO, 6.2%), Phillips 66 (PSX, 6.0%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 5.4%), Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG, 5.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does EMAX invest in?

Accepted Answer

EMAX's largest sector exposures are Energy (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 7

How large is EMAX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EMAX has approximately $590M 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 EMAX launched?

Accepted Answer

EMAX was launched on February 6, 2024, giving it a 2-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 EMAX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

EMAX has a 1-year volatility of 20.57% 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
2026-09-10	$18.21	$18.25	$17.84	$17.99	$17.99	52,097
2026-09-09	$18.07	$18.15	$18.00	$18.06	$18.06	101,852
2026-09-08	$17.86	$18.08	$17.85	$17.95	$17.95	83,599
2026-09-04	$17.94	$17.94	$17.68	$17.81	$17.81	14,000
2026-09-03	$18.11	$18.11	$17.88	$17.88	$17.88	47,206
2026-09-02	$17.97	$18.10	$17.91	$18.03	$18.03	135,738
2026-09-01	$17.94	$18.05	$17.88	$18.03	$18.03	130,529
2026-08-31	$17.85	$17.89	$17.57	$17.75	$17.75	44,425
2026-08-28	$17.57	$17.69	$17.56	$17.69	$17.69	31,111
2026-08-27	$17.58	$17.66	$17.35	$17.58	$17.58	48,018

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	MPC	Marathon Petroleum Corp	6.42%
2	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	6.17%
3	PSX	Phillips 66	5.95%
4	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	5.45%
5	FANG	Diamondback Energy Inc	5.39%
6	EOG	EOG Resources Inc	5.37%
7	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.29%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.22%
9	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	5.21%
10	BKR	Baker Hughes Co	4.94%

Sector	Weight
Energy	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
OILU		$65.56	+11.27%
HOU	BetaPro Crude Oil Daily Bull ETF	$29.03	+11.14%
SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$31.94	+10.98%
CGMD		$5.11	+10.61%
SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
AAPU		$43.36	+7.33%
MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (EMAX : TSX)

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