HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HFIN.TO (Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF) and AMAX.TO (Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - HFIN.TO is a Financials Equities fund tracking the Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight Index, while AMAX.TO is a Gold fund actively managed by Hamilton Capital. HFIN.TO is passively managed, while AMAX.TO is actively managed. Over the past year, HFIN.TO returned 46.70% vs 47.98% for AMAX.TO. At a 0.23 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. HFIN.TO charges 2.18%/yr vs 0.65%/yr for AMAX.TO.

Performance

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF (HFIN.TO) and Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (AMAX.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HFIN.TO achieves a 13.11% return, which is significantly higher than AMAX.TO's -1.05% return.

HFIN.TO

• 1D: -0.41%
• 1M: 4.91%
• YTD: 13.11%
• 6M: 20.27%
• 1Y: 46.70%
• 3Y*: 36.98%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

AMAX.TO

• 1D: -2.52%
• 1M: 2.42%
• YTD: -1.05%
• 6M: 3.19%
• 1Y: 47.98%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
HFIN.TO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF	13.11%	40.87%	38.98%
AMAX.TO Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	-1.05%	113.79%	29.88%

Correlation

The correlation between HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO is 0.24, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.24
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 8, 2024	0.23

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	HFIN.TO	AMAX.TO
Financial Services	100.0%	-
Basic Materials	-	100.0%
Communication Services	-	-
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Energy	-	-
Healthcare	-	-
Industrials	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

HFIN.TO

HFIN.TO Risk / Return Rank: 90
HFIN.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 92
HFIN.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
HFIN.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 90
HFIN.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
HFIN.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 89

AMAX.TO

AMAX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 32
AMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
AMAX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 30
AMAX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 34
AMAX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
AMAX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 30

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.

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF (HFIN.TO) and Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (AMAX.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.

	HFIN.TO	AMAX.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.37	1.21	+2.16
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.61	1.63	+2.98
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.59	1.23	+0.36
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	5.23	1.69	+3.54
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	19.84	4.44	+15.40
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HFIN.TO Sharpe Ratio is 3.37, which is higher than the AMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio of 1.21. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HFIN.TO	AMAX.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.37	1.21	+2.16
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.27	1.62	-0.35

Drawdowns

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HFIN.TO drawdown since its inception was -26.46%, smaller than the maximum AMAX.TO drawdown of -28.60%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	HFIN.TO	AMAX.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-26.46%	-28.60%	+2.14%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-8.98%	-28.60%	+19.62%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-13.24%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.88%	-22.95%	+21.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-7.21%	-5.70%	-1.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.36%	10.83%	-8.47%

Volatility

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF (HFIN.TO) is 4.47%, while Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (AMAX.TO) has a volatility of 14.22%. This indicates that HFIN.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AMAX.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HFIN.TO	AMAX.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.47%	14.22%	-9.75%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	11.58%	32.92%	-21.34%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	13.93%	39.98%	-26.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.04%	33.96%	-16.92%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.04%	33.96%	-16.92%

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

HFIN.TO has a 2.18% expense ratio, which is higher than AMAX.TO's 0.65% expense ratio.

Dividends

HFIN.TO vs. AMAX.TO - Dividend Comparison

HFIN.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.27%, less than AMAX.TO's 9.00% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
AMAX.TO Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	9.00%	7.11%	11.22%	0.00%	0.00%
HFIN.TO Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Financials ETF	3.27%	3.51%	4.59%	6.09%	6.37%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO in my portfolio?

HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO have a correlation of 0.24, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, HFIN.TO or AMAX.TO?

On fees, AMAX.TO is cheaper at 0.65% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HFIN.TO or AMAX.TO?

AMAX.TO is cheaper with a 0.65% expense ratio, compared with 2.18% for HFIN.TO.

What is the main difference between HFIN.TO and AMAX.TO?

HFIN.TO is categorized as Financials Equities, while AMAX.TO is Gold. They also come from different issuers: Hamilton ETFs and Hamilton Capital. Their fees differ too: 2.18% for HFIN.TO and 0.65% for AMAX.TO.