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 $24.74 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: +9.96%, 1-year: +25.24%. 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 Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 8.2%), Applied Materials Inc (AMAT, 7.8%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 7.6%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 7.3%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.1%) — 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 $996M 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
2026-09-10	$24.77	$24.84	$24.67	$24.74	$24.74	20,156
2026-09-09	$24.98	$25.11	$24.98	$25.07	$25.07	24,077
2026-09-08	$24.86	$25.10	$24.80	$25.00	$25.00	22,411
2026-09-04	$24.88	$24.95	$24.74	$24.82	$24.82	29,531
2026-09-03	$24.37	$24.68	$24.27	$24.65	$24.65	42,074
2026-09-02	$24.40	$24.49	$24.30	$24.36	$24.36	31,263
2026-09-01	$24.42	$24.58	$24.30	$24.45	$24.45	42,570
2026-08-31	$24.76	$24.77	$24.62	$24.77	$24.77	40,146
2026-08-28	$25.01	$25.33	$25.00	$25.04	$25.04	31,789
2026-08-27	$24.97	$25.05	$24.82	$25.05	$25.05	31,207

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	8.20%
2	AMAT	Applied Materials Inc	7.79%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	7.57%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	7.26%
5	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.08%
6	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	6.99%
7	LRCX	Lam Research Corp	6.98%
8	INTC	Intel Corporation	6.88%
9	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	6.59%
10	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	6.53%

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

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SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
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Hamilton Technology Yield Maximizer ETF (QMAX : TSX)

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