CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF (CDAY.NEO) and Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX.TO).

CDAY.NEO and SMAX.TO 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. SMAX.TO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Oct 25, 2023.

Performance

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - 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 U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	6.23%	14.92%
SMAX.TO Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	-0.31%	16.00%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CDAY.NEO achieves a 6.23% return, which is significantly higher than SMAX.TO's -0.31% return.

CDAY.NEO

• 1D: 0.46%
• 1M: -4.27%
• YTD: 6.23%
• 6M: 10.31%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMAX.TO

• 1D: 0.82%
• 1M: -1.07%
• YTD: -0.31%
• 6M: 3.10%
• 1Y: 23.01%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

CDAY.NEO has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than SMAX.TO's 0.65% expense ratio.

CDAY.NEO

Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF

SMAX.TO

Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF

Return for Risk

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

SMAX.TO

SMAX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 73
SMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 77
SMAX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 72

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - 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 U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX.TO). 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	SMAX.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	2.42	1.87	+0.55

Correlation

The correlation between CDAY.NEO and SMAX.TO is 0.47, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - Dividend Comparison

CDAY.NEO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.30%, less than SMAX.TO's 15.29% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	11.30%	7.87%	0.00%	0.00%
SMAX.TO Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	15.29%	14.67%	13.88%	2.57%

Drawdowns

CDAY.NEO vs. SMAX.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CDAY.NEO drawdown since its inception was -9.61%, smaller than the maximum SMAX.TO drawdown of -18.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CDAY.NEO and SMAX.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	CDAY.NEO	SMAX.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.61%	-18.22%	+8.61%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.37%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.03%	-2.73%	-2.30%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.20%	-2.20%	+1.00%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.85%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CDAY.NEO	SMAX.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.40%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.36%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	13.45%	17.35%	-3.90%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.45%	14.56%	-1.11%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	13.45%	14.56%	-1.11%