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SMAX

CA4079161051

Active ETF Equity

SMAX ETF · Hamilton U.S. Equity Yield Maximizer ETF

The SMAX Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Hamilton ETFs. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC

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This fund is part ofAlternatives1M perf.-3.72%

Last price

$19.68

1M perf.

-1.37%

1M flows

+€22M

AuM

€597M

E/R

0.78%

Rating

Not rated

ESG Consensus®

SMAX

$19.68

Performance & flows

January 2, 2026 → April 2, 2026

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SMAX

$19.70

-1.16%

Historic performance and flows

	1M	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y	MTD	QTD	YTD
Perf.	-1.37%	-1.16%	+17.42%	N/A	N/A	+1.02%	+1.02%	-1.07%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics

Issuer

Hamilton ETFs

CUSIP

407916105

ISIN

CA4079161051

AuM

€597M

E/R

0.78%

ESG Consensus®

More details

NAV

4/2/2026

$19.70

1D NAV change

+0.29%

Dividend policy

Distributing

No. of holdings

Inception date

10/25/2023

Jurisdiction

Canada

Distribution

Canada

Legal structure

Open-end Fund

Base currency

CAD

Dividend distribution

Trailing 12-month distr. yield

Distribution frequency

Last distribution

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Classification

Product type

Active ETF

Asset class

Equity

Factors

N/A

Investment strategy

SMAX is designed for attractive monthly income, while providing exposure to a portfolio of primarily large-cap U.S. equity securities. To reduce volatility and augment dividend income, SMAX will employ an active covered call strategy.

Tax optimisation

PEA

France

UK Reporting Status

United Kingdom

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Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Returns	-1.16%	+17.42%	N/A	N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown

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UCITS

N/A

PRIIPS

N/A

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Exposure

The SMAX ETF is actively managed, so it doesn't track an index. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria

SDG

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Issuer

Hamilton ETFs

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Number of funds

Total AuM

€8.88B

Expense ratio range

0.19% - 2.55%

Average expense ratio

0.8676%

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Frequently asked questions about SMAX

What does Hamilton U.S. Equity Yield Maximizer ETF, SMAX, invest in?

SMAX is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SMAX?

SMAX carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.78%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was SMAX launched?

SMAX was introduced to the market on October 25, 2023. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of SMAX?

Hamilton U.S. Equity Yield Maximizer ETF, SMAX, is provided by Hamilton ETFs. Learn more about Hamilton ETFs here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SMAX?

SMAX oversees €597M in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has SMAX performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, SMAX returned -1.37% over the past month, -1.16% over the last three months and -1.07% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for SMAX?

As of April 2, 2026, SMAX recorded net flows of +€22M over the last month and +€91M year-to-date.

Does SMAX distribute dividends?

SMAX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 11.06%.

What are the main country or region exposures of SMAX?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX has significant geographic allocations in USA.

In which sector or theme does SMAX invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX focuses largely on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does SMAX hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX holds 23 positions in its portfolio, with 67.60% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in SMAX?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX top three holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, EXXON and NEXTERA ENERGY.

What is the base currency of SMAX?

The base currency of SMAX is CAD.

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Frequently asked questions about SMAX

What does Hamilton U.S. Equity Yield Maximizer ETF, SMAX, invest in?

SMAX is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SMAX?

SMAX carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.78%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was SMAX launched?

SMAX was introduced to the market on October 25, 2023. It trades on Canada

Who is the ETF issuer of SMAX?

Hamilton U.S. Equity Yield Maximizer ETF, SMAX, is provided by Hamilton ETFs. Learn more about Hamilton ETFs here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SMAX?

SMAX oversees €597M in assets as of April 2, 2026.

How has SMAX performed lately?

Based on data from April 2, 2026, SMAX returned -1.37% over the past month, -1.16% over the last three months and -1.07% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for SMAX?

As of April 2, 2026, SMAX recorded net flows of +€22M over the last month and +€91M year-to-date.

Does SMAX distribute dividends?

SMAX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 11.06%.

What are the main country or region exposures of SMAX?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX has significant geographic allocations in USA.

In which sector or theme does SMAX invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX focuses largely on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does SMAX hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX holds 23 positions in its portfolio, with 67.60% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in SMAX?

As of February 28, 2026, SMAX top three holdings include JOHNSON&JOHNSON, EXXON and NEXTERA ENERGY.

What is the base currency of SMAX?

The base currency of SMAX is CAD.

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