1. Hamilton ETFs removed claims about HCAL's performance from its platforms. 2. Removal follows recommendations from the Ontario Securities Commission for compliance. 3. No changes were made to HCAL's prospectus or official documents. 4. Hamilton Capital manages over $10 billion in assets within the ETF market.
The removal of performance claims suggests compliance but may dampen investor enthusiasm. Similar historical instances have shown temporary volatility but stabilize in the long term.
The content removal could influence investor perception, creating uncertainty around HCAL's marketing.
Market reaction may occur immediately due to compliance concerns, but fundamentals remain unchanged for HCAL.
Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (Hamilton ETFs) announces that it has removed certain content from its website and social media for the following exchange traded funds: (i) Hamilton REITs YIELD MAXIMIZERTM ETF (RMAX) and (ii) Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL).
ETF |
Source |
Description of Removed Content |
Action Taken |
RMAX |
Social media |
Posts from August 2025 stated that RMAX was the "Highest Yielding REIT ETF" |
Reference to "Highest Yielding REIT ETF" was removed |
HCAL |
Social media and website |
Posts from August 2025 stated that HCAL was the "Top Performing Canadian Bank ETF" |
References to "Top Performing Canadian Bank ETF" were removed |
The removal of the comparative content outlined above was requested by the Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission (the OSC) in connection with the OSC's issue-oriented review of sales communications as the content could be seen as not technically complying with applicable requirements, rather than the statements being incorrect. No changes were made to the funds' prospectus or other disclosure documents.
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