QDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

QDAY.NEO (Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF) and XEQT.TO (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio) are both exchange-traded funds - QDAY.NEO is a Derivative Income fund actively managed by Hamilton Capital, while XEQT.TO is a Global Equities fund actively managed by iShares. Both are actively managed. QDAY.NEO charges 0.85%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for XEQT.TO.

Performance

QDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.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*: —

XEQT.TO

• 1D: 0.43%
• 1M: 1.59%
• YTD: 10.73%
• 6M: 11.16%
• 1Y: 28.07%
• 3Y*: 21.64%
• 5Y*: 13.58%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

QDAY.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: 80
XEQT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 82
XEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
XEQT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 82
XEQT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
XEQT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 82

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. XEQT.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.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

	QDAY.NEO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.37	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.94	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	QDAY.NEO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-29.74%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.25%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-15.08%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-19.55%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-2.20%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-4.10%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.90%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QDAY.NEO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.35%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.75%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	11.92%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	13.17%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	15.56%	—

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

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

Dividends

QDAY.NEO vs. XEQT.TO - Dividend Comparison

QDAY.NEO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while XEQT.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.51%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	1.51%	1.66%	2.03%	2.09%	2.14%	1.66%	1.69%	1.21%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

On fees, XEQT.TO is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

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

XEQT.TO is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for QDAY.NEO.

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

QDAY.NEO is categorized as Derivative Income, while XEQT.TO is Global Equities. They also come from different issuers: Hamilton Capital and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.85% for QDAY.NEO and 0.20% for XEQT.TO.