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Q: For all of us who are interested in the fee's charged by Hamilton for HDIV and HYLD ETF'S, straight from Hamilton.


Thank you for your interest in Hamilton ETFs.



As of June 30th, 2025, the MER for HDIV is 1.90%, and the MER for HYLD is 1.87%.



Both can be found on our website in each fund’s financial statements. They’re found under the documents tab on their fund page.



The MER includes the cost of 25% modest leverage, and all performance and distributions are net of fees.



Thank you.



Alex Fozard
Head of Inside Sales

Hamilton ETFs
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 29, 2025
Q: Thanks fo r this mornings reply which was great except one question you did not answer and it is this,
From all of the etf's listed which do you suggest to be in TFSA or RRIF?
Thanks.
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 29, 2025
Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 5 etf. At this time
Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 23, 2025
Q: Hi Gang

Thanks for your great service

What are Your top Gold. Copper and Sliver ETFs at this time
Thanks MIke B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 22, 2025
Q: Order Fill Limit Order Tips for ETFs. I have been placing limit orders to buy TCSH ETF which is a Canadian money market ETF. I have access to Time & Sales data using TD Advanced Dashboard. It looks like the transaction prices vary between 50.10 and 50.11 with "size" typically 100 to 200. I am not sure if "size" refers to lot size or quantity of shares (maybe you guys know?). I would like to buy 1,800 shares at 50.10. Will I have better success rate if I place multiple limit orders using lower quantities at 50.10 or likely the same result if I just place 1 limit order for 1,800 shares at 50.10? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 22, 2025
Q: My portfolio by region is Canada 58%, US 37%, International 5%. It is recommended that I put my international to 25%. What are 5 stocks/ETF's that you would recommend that would increase my international exposure? Industry-wise, I am heavy on financials and energy already, and I prefer a balanced portfolio. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on December 22, 2025
Q: Hi, I’m retired 70 year old , looking at more conservative alternatives to stocks for a portion of my portfolio (30-40%). Could you give your opinion on TIPS I believe it’s US , but I see a Canadian version ZTIP. Interesting that it is inflation protection? Your thoughts and best one to buy. ( like to keep taxes simple).
Also could you give me your favourite dividend aristocrat etf. And do you consider this etf more conservative than a regular dividend etf.
Thanks for your help over the years, Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 22, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on investing in private credit? Should it be part of a diversified portfolio? Are the above ETF's a good vehicle to invest in private credit?
Happy Holidays to the 5i staff!
Read Answer Asked by ROB on December 22, 2025
Q: Hello, Im looking for a conservative option to GICs
Would it be preferred shares ? Please help and avise

thanks so much

Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on December 22, 2025
Q: Will have to sell one of these to raise cash. Which one? Thanks and Greetings Peter.
Read Answer Asked by peter on December 20, 2025
Q: Half of my RIF focuses on steady, monthly income and the other half on individual stocks. To balance safety with higher income, I am looking to have equal weight in FIE and HMAX. As I rely on this monthly income, what do you think of this approach for long term holding? Can you suggest better alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 19, 2025
Q: Looking at the idea of adding covered call ETFs to add some income. Understand how they work, can you recommend a few to take a look at and maybe why?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on December 17, 2025
Q: Sentiment appears to be favoring financials for now and 2026. Do you agree?
If so which of the following ETFs would your suggest as being the likely winner: KBNB 14Xpe,1 year14%,
XLF 18XE 1 Yr. 5%, IYG 19X 1 Yr, 10%

The composition of these ETF’s is similar but KBNB seems to favor a slightly different group of financial stocks including BRK.B

Hence my uncertainty. Thanks again for helping to sort this out,
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 17, 2025
Q: Good evening. I’m wondering what would be your choices for dividend etfs in a non registered account. I already hold xdiv. Can you kindly suggest a US market ETF and a couple for international exposure?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on December 17, 2025
Q: How are these ETF's created, and do they degrade as would a leverage ETF such as TQQQ? What would you suggest to be an equivalent on the Canadian markets?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on December 17, 2025
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