HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HMAX.TO (Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF) and SDAY.NEO (Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF) are both Derivative Income funds from Hamilton Capital. Both are actively managed. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. HMAX.TO charges 0.65%/yr vs 0.85%/yr for SDAY.NEO.

Performance

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (HMAX.TO) and Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF (SDAY.NEO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HMAX.TO achieves a 11.17% return, which is significantly higher than SDAY.NEO's 9.14% return.

HMAX.TO

• 1D: -0.55%
• 1M: 4.52%
• YTD: 11.17%
• 6M: 14.64%
• 1Y: 35.28%
• 3Y*: 21.76%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SDAY.NEO

• 1D: 0.77%
• 1M: 3.97%
• YTD: 9.14%
• 6M: 6.59%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	11.17%	17.66%
SDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF	9.14%	4.48%

Correlation

The correlation between HMAX.TO and SDAY.NEO is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 15, 2025	0.42

Return for Risk

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO — Risk / Return Rank

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

HMAX.TO

HMAX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 91
HMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
HMAX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
HMAX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 93
HMAX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
HMAX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 90

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.

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (HMAX.TO) and Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF (SDAY.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.

	HMAX.TO	SDAY.NEO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.56	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	5.03	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.67	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.86	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	21.27	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HMAX.TO	SDAY.NEO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.56	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.54	1.39	+0.15

Drawdowns

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HMAX.TO drawdown since its inception was -15.34%, which is greater than SDAY.NEO's maximum drawdown of -7.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HMAX.TO and SDAY.NEO.

Drawdown Indicators

	HMAX.TO	SDAY.NEO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-15.34%	-7.75%	-7.59%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.29%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.48%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.91%	-1.27%	+0.36%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.94%	-1.86%	-1.08%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.66%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HMAX.TO	SDAY.NEO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.28%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	8.55%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	9.95%	11.55%	-1.60%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.42%	11.55%	-0.13%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.42%	11.55%	-0.13%

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Expense Ratio Comparison

HMAX.TO has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is lower than SDAY.NEO's 0.85% expense ratio.

Dividends

HMAX.TO vs. SDAY.NEO - Dividend Comparison

HMAX.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.59%, less than SDAY.NEO's 16.28% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
HMAX.TO Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	11.59%	12.29%	14.08%	15.47%
SDAY.NEO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Equity DayMAX™ ETF	16.28%	8.61%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HMAX.TO and SDAY.NEO in my portfolio?

HMAX.TO and SDAY.NEO have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, HMAX.TO or SDAY.NEO?

On fees, HMAX.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, HMAX.TO or SDAY.NEO?

HMAX.TO is cheaper with a 0.65% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for SDAY.NEO.

What is the main difference between HMAX.TO and SDAY.NEO?

Their fees differ too: 0.65% for HMAX.TO and 0.85% for SDAY.NEO.