CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF (CDAY.NEO) and Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO).

CDAY.NEO and QDAY.NEO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. CDAY.NEO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Jul 14, 2025. QDAY.NEO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Jul 14, 2025.

Performance

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF (CDAY.NEO) and Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	3.53%	14.92%
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	-13.08%	9.17%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CDAY.NEO achieves a 3.53% return, which is significantly higher than QDAY.NEO's -13.08% return.

CDAY.NEO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -5.81%
• YTD: 3.53%
• 6M: 7.89%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QDAY.NEO

• 1D: 3.19%
• 1M: -4.93%
• YTD: -13.08%
• 6M: -15.85%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both CDAY.NEO and QDAY.NEO have an expense ratio of 0.85%.

CDAY.NEO

Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF

QDAY.NEO

Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF

Return for Risk

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF (CDAY.NEO) and Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CDAY.NEO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	2.11	-0.31	+2.42

Correlation

The correlation between CDAY.NEO and QDAY.NEO is 0.38, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Dividend Comparison

CDAY.NEO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.51%, more than QDAY.NEO's 5.46% yield.

	TTM	2025
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	11.51%	7.87%
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	5.46%	4.74%

Drawdowns

CDAY.NEO vs. QDAY.NEO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CDAY.NEO drawdown since its inception was -9.61%, smaller than the maximum QDAY.NEO drawdown of -25.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CDAY.NEO and QDAY.NEO.

Drawdown Indicators

	CDAY.NEO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.61%	-25.46%	+15.85%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.44%	-23.08%	+15.64%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.19%	-7.89%	+6.70%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CDAY.NEO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	13.26%	23.27%	-10.01%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.26%	23.27%	-10.01%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	13.26%	23.27%	-10.01%