HMAX:CA: Betting On Canadian Financials Successfully Surmounting A Tariff Threat

Summary

• Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF offers a 14% yield through dividends and covered calls on major Canadian financial stocks like RBC, Brookfield, and TD Bank.
• The ETF's covered call strategy, with a 50% coverage ratio and at-the-money options, provides stable monthly income, while minimizing risk during high volatility.
• Potential risks include U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, which could impact the Canadian economy, but measured tariffs might mitigate severe economic disruption.
• Despite tariff threats, the ETF is a safe bet on Canada's financial sector, making it a worthy consideration for income-focused investors.

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Hamilton Capital Partners is an Atlanta, Georgia-based wealth management firm with some interesting covered call ETFs. The one I'm investigating today is the Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (TSX:HMAX:CA). As the name suggests, investors in this fund get exposure

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