(HMAX) Hamilton Canadian - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Etf • ISIN: CA40704M1068 • Financial Services Equity

HMAX: Canadian Financial Stocks, Covered Call Options

Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (HMAX) is an exchange-traded fund designed to generate attractive monthly income while offering exposure to a market cap-weighted portfolio of Canadian financial services stocks. The fund employs an active covered call strategy to mitigate volatility and enhance dividend income, appealing to income-focused investors.

HMAX invests in a diversified portfolio of Canadian financial services companies, including major banks, insurance firms, and other financial institutions. By utilizing a covered call strategy, the fund aims to generate additional income from option premiums, which can help stabilize returns during market fluctuations. This approach is particularly suited for investors seeking regular income with reduced volatility in the financial sector.

From a technical perspective, HMAX has shown stable price movement, with its SMA20, SMA50, and SMA200 all hovering around the 13.20–13.40 range. The average trading volume over 20 days is approximately 292,800 shares, indicating moderate liquidity. The ATR of 0.27 reflects low volatility, suggesting that price fluctuations are relatively contained. The fund is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker HMAX and is classified under the Financial Services Equity category.

On the fundamental side, HMAX manages significant assets under management (AUM) of 1.195 billion CAD, underscoring its popularity among investors seeking exposure to Canadas financial sector. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Financial Services GR CAD Index, providing a benchmark for performance comparison. For more information, investors can visit Hamilton Capitals website at http://www.hamilton-capital.com.

Over the next three months, HMAX is expected to maintain its stable performance, with price movements likely confined within a narrow range due to its low ATR of 0.27. The SMA200 at 13.39 may act as a resistance level, potentially capping upside movements. However, the funds substantial AUM of 1.195 billion CAD suggests strong investor confidence and liquidity, which could support its price stability. The covered call strategy is anticipated to continue generating additional income, aligning with the funds objective of maximizing yield for investors.

Additional Sources for HMAX ETF

Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle

HMAX ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 864m
Category Financial Services Equity
IPO / Inception 2023-01-20

HMAX ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 50.1
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 44.0
Rel. Strength -4.27
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 15.24 CAD
Fair Price DCF -

HMAX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 14.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 17.76%
Annual Growth 5y -2.56%
Payout Consistency 96.7%

HMAX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -36%
Growth Correlation 12m 74.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 85.3%
CAGR 5y 9.15%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.60
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.75
Alpha 9.73
Beta 0.422
Volatility 8.57%
Current Volume 171.8k
Average Volume 20d 249k
What is the price of HMAX stocks?
As of May 11, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 13.97 with a total of 171,806 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.68%, over one month by +6.87%, over three months by +0.08% and over the past year by +16.33%.
Is Hamilton Canadian a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, Hamilton Canadian (TO:HMAX) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 50.11 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of HMAX as of May 2025 is 15.24. This means that HMAX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.09%.
Is HMAX a buy, sell or hold?
Hamilton Canadian has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for HMAX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, HMAX Hamilton Canadian will be worth about 16.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 13.97. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +19.47%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 16.7 19.5%