CDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF (CDAY.NEO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO).

CDAY.NEO and XEQT.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. XEQT.TO is an actively managed fund by iShares. It was launched on Aug 7, 2019.

Performance

CDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.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 iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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

	2026 (YTD)	2025
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	6.23%	14.92%
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	1.51%	11.42%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CDAY.NEO achieves a 6.23% return, which is significantly higher than XEQT.TO's 1.51% return.

CDAY.NEO

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

XEQT.TO

• 1D: 0.85%
• 1M: -3.50%
• YTD: 1.51%
• 6M: 2.89%
• 1Y: 21.17%
• 3Y*: 18.44%
• 5Y*: 11.98%
• 10Y*: —

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

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

CDAY.NEO has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than XEQT.TO's 0.20% expense ratio.

CDAY.NEO

Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF

XEQT.TO

iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio

Return for Risk

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

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

XEQT.TO

XEQT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 72
XEQT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
XEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
XEQT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 74
XEQT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 68
XEQT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 73

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. XEQT.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 iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.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	XEQT.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.93	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	2.42	0.86	+1.56

Correlation

The correlation between CDAY.NEO and XEQT.TO is 0.71, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

CDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO - Dividend Comparison

CDAY.NEO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.30%, more than XEQT.TO's 1.64% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
CDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Equity DayMAX ETF	11.30%	7.87%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	1.64%	1.66%	2.01%	2.07%	2.12%	1.64%	1.66%	1.19%

Drawdowns

CDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CDAY.NEO drawdown since its inception was -9.61%, smaller than the maximum XEQT.TO drawdown of -29.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CDAY.NEO and XEQT.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	CDAY.NEO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.61%	-29.74%	+20.13%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.78%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-19.56%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.03%	-4.27%	-0.76%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.20%	-4.20%	+3.00%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.64%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CDAY.NEO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.77%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.49%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	13.45%	15.99%	-2.54%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.45%	13.03%	+0.42%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	13.45%	15.63%	-2.18%