- Issuer
- Hamilton
- Inception Date
- Jun 26, 2020
- Category
- Financials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
HFG.TO Performance Chart
Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG.TO) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. HFG.TO is currently trading at CA$35 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of HFG.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$2,049.
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Returns By Period
Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG.TO) has returned 7.76% so far this year and 17.10% over the past 12 months.
Hamilton Global Financials ETF
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- 6.00%
- 6M
- 7.83%
- YTD
- 7.76%
- 1Y
- 17.10%
- 3Y*
- 25.28%
- 5Y*
- 15.43%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
HFG.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 7, 2017, HFG.TO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jun 2020 with a return of +23.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, HFG.TO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 29, 2020 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.70% | -2.89% | -2.68% | 3.52% | 0.28% | 6.06% | 4.29% | 7.76% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.21% | 1.44% | -1.36% | -2.41% | 6.51% | 1.93% | 1.60% | 1.78% | 0.99% | -1.20% | 2.79% | 2.93% | 22.93% |
| 2024 | 1.66% | 3.36% | 5.33% | -1.51% | 3.16% | -0.46% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 1.45% | 2.91% | 5.79% | -1.15% | 30.80% |
| 2023 | 6.52% | 0.74% | -7.44% | 3.72% | -4.22% | 4.75% | 5.52% | -1.37% | -0.49% | -3.47% | 8.59% | 5.62% | 18.51% |
| 2022 | -1.46% | -4.09% | 2.48% | -6.70% | -0.29% | -8.27% | 2.99% | 4.36% | -6.59% | 6.61% | 4.48% | -2.12% | -9.52% |
| 2021 | 0.80% | 5.31% | 4.18% | 3.56% | 1.65% | 1.63% | 0.60% | 4.01% | -0.86% | 5.60% | -3.12% | 3.84% | 30.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hamilton Global Financials ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.53%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 07, 2017.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.65%) than losses (67.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.26 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.26 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.53%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 74.65%
- Downside Capture
- 67.25%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HFG.TO ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG.TO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HFG.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.72 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.33 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.57 | 2.67 | -1.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.96 | 9.87 | -4.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hamilton Global Financials ETF provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.84 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.84 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.84 | CA$1.93 | CA$0.97 | CA$0.35 |
Dividend yield | 2.40% | 2.55% | 3.05% | 3.86% | 10.09% | 4.16% | 1.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hamilton Global Financials ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.42 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.84 |
| 2024 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.84 |
| 2023 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.84 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$1.31 | CA$1.93 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.40 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.97 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Hamilton Global Financials ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Hamilton Global Financials ETF was 42.71%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 149 trading sessions.
The current Hamilton Global Financials ETF drawdown is 0.54%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-42.71%Mar 2020 | 2y 1d | 7mo 25d | 2y 7moMar 2018 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-20.20%Jun 2022 | 4mo 6d | 1y 5mo | 1y 9moFeb 2022 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-13.64%Apr 2025 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 9dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-10.95%Mar 2026 | 2mo 13d | 2mo 27d | 5mo 10dJan 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
-7.31%Feb 2018 | 7d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 16dJan 2018 - Mar 2018 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| HFG.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.71% | -48.87% | +6.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.95% | -9.17% | -1.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.64% | -19.59% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.20% | -23.14% | +2.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.54% | -0.82% | +0.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.38% | -9.63% | +4.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.46% | 2.47% | +0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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