In May and June we hosted well-known Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni in multiple Canadian cities for fireside chats moderated by Jennifer Mersereau and Pat Sommerville, Co-CEOs of Hamilton ETFs. Here are some key takeaways:
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Nick Piquard on BNN Bloomberg: Bond Volatility & More
U.S. bond markets are spooked by inflation. Our Chief Options Strategist, Nick Piquard, was on BNN Bloomberg this week to discuss what this could mean for investors. With the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield recently reaching its highest level since 2007, Nick pointed out that the recent bond selloff could be an opportunity for investors to rebalance their portfolios. Since equities have been surging, investors may be…
Hamilton ETFs Announces Plans to Launch Two New YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETFs with Filing of Preliminary Prospectus
TORONTO, April 20, 2026 – Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for the Hamilton Canadian Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETF (CMAX) and the Hamilton International Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETF (IMAX), two new additions to its suite of YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETFs. ETF Name Proposed Ticker Units Investment Objective Hamilton Canadian Equity YIELD…
HBND: Navigating Currency Dynamics
The Hamilton U.S. Bond YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETF (HBND, HBND.U) is designed to generate higher monthly income than traditional bond strategies while maintaining exposure to high-quality U.S. Treasuries. Combining the strength and security of U.S. government bonds with the additional income potential and tax efficiency of a covered call strategy, HBND aims to offer investors a higher-yielding solution within fixed income. Understanding Currency Hedging The ETF is…
Yardeni Fireside: Key Takeaways
On November 3rd, we hosted the prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, in Toronto for a fireside chat moderated by Jennifer Mersereau and Pat Sommerville, Co-CEOs of Hamilton ETFs. The discussion centered on his “Roaring 2020s” thesis, offering insights into the transformative trends defining the decade ahead.
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (2025-06-04)
On June 4, 2025, we hosted our 8th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including what is fueling the market’s resilience, where risks still linger, and what could trigger the next move — up or down. See below for the replay.
Volatility Is Back — and Likely Here to Stay
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.
Navigating Tariff Turmoil with Ed Yardeni
Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of a tariff-driven trade war have injected fresh uncertainty and volatility into global markets. To help investors make sense of it all, we sat down on April 8th with prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, to ask five questions that are top of mind for investors.
HBND — Monetizing Bond Market Volatility
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.
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.
Maximizing (Fixed) Income with HBND
Fixed income investments, such as bonds, have long been favoured by investors for their stability and income-generating potential. However, with rising costs of living and a growing senior population, more and more Canadians are seeking innovative ways to boost their monthly income without taking on excessive investment risk.
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (Sep. 2024)
On September 24, 2024, we hosted our 6th 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 of the webcast as well as a written summary.