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  5. AMAX: Is AMAX ETF (Hamilton gold producer ETF) an effective way to invest in gold and is this a good time to invest in gold given forecast volatility of the Canadian index 2024? [Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF]
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Q: Is AMAX ETF (Hamilton gold producer ETF) an effective way to invest in gold and is this a good time to invest in gold given forecast volatility of the Canadian index 2024?

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Asked by Yves on August 30, 2024
5i Research Answer:

We have nothing against AMAX, but it is a specific covered call fund with income as its main goal. With the gold sector, because it can go on big 'runs' we tend to prefer straight equity ETFs. With covered call funds, upside potential is not as great because of the covered call strategy. If an investor is looking to hedge a portfolio with gold, we think a fund such as XGD would work better than an income-focused fund. AMAX has a short history, but a three month return of 5.92%. XGD, for example, is 12.73% in the same period. 

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