The Evolving Landscape of the S&P 500 The S&P 500 has long been the benchmark for U.S. equity exposure, reflecting the performance of America’s largest publicly traded companies since its inception in 1957. Over the years, its composition has naturally evolved alongside market trends and industry shifts. One of the most significant shifts in recent history has been the growing dominance of the technology sector. Advances…
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BMO/BNS Q1 2025 Takeaways (BNN Video)
Canadian bank earnings season began with BMO and BNS reporting Q1 results. On Tuesday February 25th, 2025, Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg discussing: (i) valuations and key takeaways; (ii) the impact of the U.S. ‘wildcard’ on the Canadian economy and banking sector, and (iii) opportunities for fiscal policies to boost Canadian Bank stocks.
Hamilton ETFs Announces February 2025 Cash Distributions
TORONTO, February21, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce the cash distributions for its ETFs, all of which trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, for the period ended February 28, 2025, that pay monthly distributions. Distributions may vary from period to period. The ex-dividend date for these distributions is anticipated to be February 28, 2025, for all unitholders of record on…
Canadian Banks: Toughest Stock Picking Environment in 30+ Years
On February 13, 2025, we hosted a live Canadian bank webcast with Rob Wessel, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder of Hamilton ETFs and one of Canada’s leading experts in the financial services sector. Rob provided his insights into how investors can navigate one of the most challenging stock picking environments for the Canadian banks in over 30 years reviewed how highly material and idiosyncratic valuation issues affecting…
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (2025-02-05)
Last week, we hosted our 7th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including three potential market scenarios and his probabilities for each. See below for a replay and key takeaways from the webcast.
Hamilton ETFs Wins Two FundGrade A+® Awards for 2024
TORONTO, February 10, 2024 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce it was recently recognized with two FundGrade A+® Awards presented by Fundata Canada Inc.: Hamilton Australian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HBA) in the Financial Services Equity category Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG) in the Financial Services Equity category The FundGrade A+® Awards, granted annually, recognize the ‘best of the best’ among…
HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Dividend Growth Playbook
Investing in companies that sustain and/or increase their dividends through different economic cycles is widely regarded as a prudent investing strategy, as sustainable dividend policies typically serve as a proxy for identifying high-quality businesses. Companies with a track record of dividend growth often exhibit strong, reliable cash flows, disciplined capital allocation, and a clear commitment to returning value to shareholders. Such an investing approach can provide…
Hamilton ETFs Launches the “WIN”ners of its New HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Suite of ETFs
TORONTO, January 27, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs“) is pleased to announce the launch of the first two enhanced ETFs of its new HAMILTON CHAMPIONSTM suite of ETFs: HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF (“CWIN”) and HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Enhanced U.S. Dividend ETF (“SWIN”; together, the “New Enhanced ETFs”). ETF Name Ticker Units Investment Objective HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF CWIN Class…
Hamilton ETFs Launches the “MVPs” of its New HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Suite of ETFs
TORONTO, January 24, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs“) is pleased to announce the launch of the first two ETFs of its new HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ suite of ETFs: HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Canadian Dividend Index ETF (“CMVP”) and HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ U.S. Dividend Index ETF (“SMVP”; together, the “New ETFs”). ETF Name Ticker Units Investment Objective HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Canadian Dividend Index ETF CMVP Class E Units To…
Hamilton ETFs Announces January 2025 Cash Distributions
TORONTO, January 24, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce the cash distributions for its ETFs, all of which trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, for the period ended January 31, 2025, that pay monthly distributions. Distributions may vary from period to period. The ex-dividend date for these distributions is anticipated to be January 31, 2025, for all unitholders of record…
Hamilton ETFs Launches Hamilton Canadian Financials Index ETF
TORONTO, January 20, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs“) is pleased to announce the launch of the Hamilton Canadian Financials Index ETF (“HFN“). HFN seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before the deduction of fees and expenses, the performance of a rules-based, equal-weighted Canadian financials index, specifically the Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight Index. HFN has closed the offering of its initial…
Hamilton ETFs Announces Fee Holiday for HEB & HFN
TORONTO, January 9, 2025 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce that it has temporarily eliminated the management fee for Hamilton Canadian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (“HEB”) through to January 31, 2026, such that, until that time, the management fees of HEB will be nil (“Fee Holiday”). This Fee Holiday for HEB, which becomes effective today, aligns with a temporary elimination of…