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 $15.54 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: +5.57%, 1-year: +27.94%, 3-year annualised: +21.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.25, 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 11.41%, 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, 59.7%), Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX, 29.9%), Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (FMAX, 7.2%), Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF (SDAY, 6.8%), Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (LMAX, 6.1%) — 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 (40.1%), Financial Services (11.4%), Communication Services (10.6%). 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 $1.15B 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 17.62% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.25 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
2026-07-20	$15.60	$15.70	$15.49	$15.54	$15.54	142,990
2026-07-17	$15.50	$15.66	$15.35	$15.53	$15.53	259,166
2026-07-16	$15.85	$15.85	$15.65	$15.74	$15.74	201,555
2026-07-15	$16.07	$16.07	$15.77	$15.90	$15.90	220,630
2026-07-14	$15.94	$16.03	$15.93	$15.99	$15.99	209,024
2026-07-13	$15.95	$15.97	$15.86	$15.90	$15.90	203,274
2026-07-10	$16.00	$16.06	$15.89	$16.05	$16.05	196,020
2026-07-09	$15.90	$16.01	$15.88	$15.99	$15.99	179,769
2026-07-08	$15.76	$15.86	$15.62	$15.86	$15.86	296,435
2026-07-07	$15.95	$15.95	$15.75	$15.85	$15.85	222,102

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SMAX	Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	59.74%
2	QMAX	Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF	29.90%
3	FMAX	Hamilton U.S. Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	7.24%
4	SDAY	Hamilton EnhancedU.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF	6.85%
5	LMAX	Hamilton Healthcare YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	6.07%
6	QDAY	Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	5.20%
7	EMAX	Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.30%
8	AMAX	Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	2.25%
9	RMAX	Hamilton REITs YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	1.86%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.11%
Financial Services	11.41%
Communication Services	10.56%
Healthcare	9.45%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.96%
Industrials	4.81%
Basic Materials	3.97%
Energy	3.66%
Real Estate	3.44%
Consumer Defensive	2.74%
Utilities	1.89%

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