SMAX.TO vs. QDAY.NEO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX.TO) and Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.NEO).

SMAX.TO and QDAY.NEO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SMAX.TO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Oct 25, 2023. QDAY.NEO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Jul 14, 2025.

Performance

SMAX.TO vs. QDAY.NEO - Performance Comparison

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

SMAX.TO vs. QDAY.NEO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SMAX.TO Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	-0.31%	16.00%
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	-11.66%	9.17%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SMAX.TO achieves a -0.31% return, which is significantly higher than QDAY.NEO's -11.66% return.

SMAX.TO

• 1D: 0.82%
• 1M: -1.07%
• YTD: -0.31%
• 6M: 3.10%
• 1Y: 23.01%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QDAY.NEO

• 1D: 1.64%
• 1M: -3.87%
• YTD: -11.66%
• 6M: -15.40%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

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

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

QDAY.NEO

Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF

SMAX.TO

Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF

Return for Risk

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

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

SMAX.TO

SMAX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 73
SMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 77
SMAX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
SMAX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 72

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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (SMAX.TO) and Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF (QDAY.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.

	SMAX.TO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.33	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.89	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.30	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.97	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	7.89	—	—
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

	SMAX.TO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.33	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.87	-0.21	+2.08

Correlation

The correlation between SMAX.TO and QDAY.NEO is 0.75, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

SMAX.TO vs. QDAY.NEO - Dividend Comparison

SMAX.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 15.29%, more than QDAY.NEO's 5.37% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023
SMAX.TO Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	15.29%	14.67%	13.88%	2.57%
QDAY.NEO Hamilton EnhancedTechnology DayMAX™ ETF	5.37%	4.74%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

SMAX.TO vs. QDAY.NEO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SMAX.TO drawdown since its inception was -18.22%, smaller than the maximum QDAY.NEO drawdown of -25.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMAX.TO and QDAY.NEO.

Drawdown Indicators

	SMAX.TO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-18.22%	-25.46%	+7.24%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.37%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.73%	-21.83%	+19.10%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.20%	-7.96%	+5.76%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.85%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SMAX.TO	QDAY.NEO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.40%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.36%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.35%	23.28%	-5.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	14.56%	23.28%	-8.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	14.56%	23.28%	-8.72%