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 $16.76 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: +20.84%, 1-year: +10.41%. 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 10.30%, 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 Schlumberger NV (SLB, 5.7%), Halliburton Company (HAL, 5.7%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 5.6%), Baker Hughes Co (BKR, 5.5%), Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG, 5.3%) — 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 $481M 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 18.15% 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
2026-06-02	$16.56	$16.77	$16.50	$16.76	$16.76	25,800
2026-06-01	$16.33	$16.70	$16.33	$16.51	$16.51	47,235
2026-05-29	$16.40	$16.40	$16.13	$16.21	$16.21	73,800
2026-05-28	$16.76	$16.76	$16.48	$16.50	$16.50	86,225
2026-05-27	$16.59	$16.66	$16.40	$16.55	$16.55	93,270
2026-05-26	$17.00	$17.15	$16.80	$16.80	$16.80	61,005
2026-05-25	$16.91	$17.28	$16.84	$17.03	$17.03	94,787
2026-05-22	$17.01	$17.19	$17.01	$17.17	$17.17	18,322
2026-05-21	$17.40	$17.47	$16.96	$17.08	$17.08	51,571
2026-05-20	$17.51	$17.61	$17.17	$17.22	$17.22	81,655

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SLB	Schlumberger NV	5.70%
2	HAL	Halliburton Company	5.67%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	5.59%
4	BKR	Baker Hughes Co	5.55%
5	FANG	Diamondback Energy Inc	5.32%
6	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.26%
7	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	5.25%
8	MPC	Marathon Petroleum Corp	5.21%
9	DVN	Devon Energy Corporation	5.17%
10	VLO	Valero Energy Corporation	5.11%

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%

Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (EMAX : TSX)

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