QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

QDAY.NEO (Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF) and HTA.TO (Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - QDAY.NEO is a Derivative Income fund actively managed by Hamilton Capital, while HTA.TO is a Technology Equities fund actively managed by Harvest. Both are actively managed. QDAY.NEO charges 0.85%/yr vs 0.99%/yr for HTA.TO.

Performance

QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO) and Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF (HTA.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

QDAY.NEO

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HTA.TO

• 1D: 1.86%
• 1M: 6.24%
• YTD: 19.93%
• 6M: 18.69%
• 1Y: 34.97%
• 3Y*: 24.59%
• 5Y*: 16.53%
• 10Y*: 20.39%

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

Return for Risk

QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

HTA.TO

HTA.TO Risk / Return Rank: 56
HTA.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
HTA.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
HTA.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 57
HTA.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
HTA.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 52

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.

QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO) and Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF (HTA.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

	QDAY.NEO	HTA.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.85	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.70	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.89	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.71	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	QDAY.NEO	HTA.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-38.77%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-14.87%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-25.02%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-38.77%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-38.77%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.87%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-8.30%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.40%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QDAY.NEO	HTA.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.85%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	15.94%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.98%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	23.68%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	23.15%	—

QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

QDAY.NEO has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than HTA.TO's 0.99% expense ratio.

Dividends

QDAY.NEO vs. HTA.TO - Dividend Comparison

QDAY.NEO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HTA.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.11%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HTA.TO Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF	8.11%	8.80%	8.11%	7.81%	9.99%	4.27%	5.52%	6.15%	7.61%	7.03%	8.74%	5.29%
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, QDAY.NEO or HTA.TO?

On fees, QDAY.NEO is cheaper at 0.85% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, QDAY.NEO or HTA.TO?

QDAY.NEO is cheaper with a 0.85% expense ratio, compared with 0.99% for HTA.TO.

What is the main difference between QDAY.NEO and HTA.TO?

QDAY.NEO is categorized as Derivative Income, while HTA.TO is Technology Equities. They also come from different issuers: Hamilton Capital and Harvest. Their fees differ too: 0.85% for QDAY.NEO and 0.99% for HTA.TO.