MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX.TO) and iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR.TO).

MIX.TO and XTR.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. MIX.TO is a passively managed fund by Hamilton that tracks the performance of the Solactive Hamilton Mixed Asset Index. It was launched on Apr 25, 2025. XTR.TO is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the Morningstar Can Neut Tgt Alloc NR CAD. It was launched on Dec 19, 2005. Both MIX.TO and XTR.TO are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX.TO) and iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MIX.TO Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF	-1.88%	25.24%
XTR.TO iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF	2.91%	4.73%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MIX.TO achieves a -1.88% return, which is significantly lower than XTR.TO's 2.91% return.

MIX.TO

• 1D: 2.22%
• 1M: -7.55%
• YTD: -1.88%
• 6M: 1.93%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

XTR.TO

• 1D: 0.59%
• 1M: -1.56%
• YTD: 2.91%
• 6M: 0.80%
• 1Y: 4.31%
• 3Y*: 7.99%
• 5Y*: 5.12%
• 10Y*: 5.51%

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

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

MIX.TO has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than XTR.TO's 0.61% expense ratio.

XTR.TO

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF

MIX.TO

Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF

Return for Risk

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

XTR.TO

XTR.TO Risk / Return Rank: 33
XTR.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
XTR.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 28
XTR.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 35
XTR.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
XTR.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 33

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.

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX.TO) and iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR.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

	MIX.TO	XTR.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.81	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.66	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	2.07	0.37	+1.70

Correlation

The correlation between MIX.TO and XTR.TO is 0.50, 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

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Dividend Comparison

MIX.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.26%, less than XTR.TO's 4.03% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MIX.TO Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF	1.26%	1.23%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XTR.TO iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF	4.03%	4.10%	4.14%	4.46%	4.47%	4.08%	5.39%	5.21%	5.57%	5.08%	5.14%	6.59%

Drawdowns

MIX.TO vs. XTR.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MIX.TO drawdown since its inception was -10.71%, smaller than the maximum XTR.TO drawdown of -51.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MIX.TO and XTR.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	MIX.TO	XTR.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-10.71%	-51.58%	+40.87%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-5.90%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-9.87%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-25.93%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.29%	-1.56%	-6.73%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.22%	-5.12%	+3.90%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.78%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MIX.TO	XTR.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.25%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	4.72%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.14%	7.12%	+5.02%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	12.14%	6.38%	+5.76%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	12.14%	8.37%	+3.77%