U.S. equity markets have struggled so far in 2025, with the S&P 500 declining over 8% since its peak on February 19, 2025[1], and erasing much/all the post-presidential election gains. A key driver of this decline is the index’s heavy concentration in the technology sector, which accounts for approximately 30% of the S&P 500. Meanwhile, the Solactive United States Dividend Elite Champions Index (“SMVP Index”), with its focus on high-quality dividend growth stocks, has demonstrated great...| Hamilton ETFs
Markets have shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back from the lows seen in early April. But beneath this recent resurgence, a key shift has emerged: significantly elevated volatility. While the broader market indices’ year-to-date returns suggest some sense of stability, the volatility seen last month was reminiscent of March 2020 and even the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) — periods marked by far steeper drawdowns.| Hamilton ETFs
The healthcare sector remains an industry of focus for investors looking for both resilience and long-term growth. Unlike cyclical industries, healthcare tends to benefit from consistent demand, as medical needs persist regardless of economic conditions. Aging populations, rising chronic disease rates, and ongoing advancements in treatments ensure that healthcare spending is more a necessary expense than a discretionary one.| Hamilton ETFs
Dividend growth investing is a popular strategy for identifying high-quality companies with strong fundamentals as businesses that consistently increase dividends typically demonstrate resilience, robust profitability, and a solid return on equity (ROE). For investors, this means a reliable income stream and long-term capital appreciation.| Hamilton ETFs
Dividend growth investing is a proven strategy for identifying high-quality companies with strong fundamentals as businesses that consistently increase dividends tend to demonstrate resilience, robust profitability, and a solid return on equity (ROE). For investors, this means a reliable income stream and long-term capital appreciation.| Hamilton ETFs
Uncertainty continues to grip the bond market as shifting economic policies, geopolitical tensions, and the hypersensitivity to the Federal Reserve’s next move keep volatility elevated. With a new U.S. administration, ongoing policy uncertainty, and lingering concerns over inflation and tariffs, investors are facing a fixed-income landscape where volatility appears likely persist well into 2025.| Hamilton ETFs
Just over three years ago, we launched the Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF (HDIV), Canada’s first enhanced “all-in-one” covered call ETF. HDIV invests in a portfolio of our YIELD MAXIMIZER™ sector covered call ETFs and has a sector mix “broadly similar” to the S&P/TSX 60. We believe HDIV is most attractive to investors seeking a higher income alternative to the S&P/TSX 60. As it passes its 3-year anniversary, we wanted to share some of HDIV’s major highlights:| Hamilton ETFs
