Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX) Overview

Introduction

• Sponsor: Hamilton ETFs
• New Launch: Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF, ticker MIX
• Objective: Provide a compelling investment option during volatile markets

ETF Composition

• Simple Concept: Three-fund portfolio
  • 60% exposure to US stocks/equities
  • 20% exposure to US treasuries (bonds/fixed income)
  • 20% exposure to gold
• Leverage: 25% modest leverage typical from Hamilton
• Performance Goal: Outperform S&P 500 with lower volatility

Investment Strategy

• Diversification: Across key asset classes: equities, fixed income, and gold
• Historical Performance: Index tracked has historically performed in line with or outperformed S&P 500
  • Enhanced Version: 12.4% return vs. S&P 500's 10%
• Correlation: Lack of correlation among asset classes contributes to lower volatility

Benefits of ETF

• Lower Volatility and Drawdowns: Less drastic declines than a 100% equity portfolio
  • Standard Deviation: S&P 500 at 19 compared to MIX's half
  • Drawdowns: Mixed asset index sees half the decline of S&P 500 during market downturns
• Faster Recovery: Less ground to make up in recoveries

Comparative Analysis

• Financial Crisis Example:
  • Equities down 55%
  • Treasuries up 21%
  • Gold up 65%
  • MIX Portfolio down 25%
• Dotcom Bubble & COVID: Similar resilience

Fund Composition and Management

• Underlying Funds:
  • Vanguard S&P 500 fund
  • BIMO gold bullion fund
  • Vanguard Treasury ETF
• Investment Approach: Long-term core growth solution via a balanced, all-weather portfolio
• Fee Structure: 0% management fee through April 30, 2026, then 0.35%
• Rebalancing: Constant rebalancing with a ±2% drift from target allocations

Conclusion

• Target Audience: Suitable for long-term buy-and-hold strategy
• Unique Selling Proposition: A one-stop solution with institutional pricing benefits
• Recommendation: Encouraged to conduct own research and due diligence before investing

Miscellaneous

• Sponsor Acknowledgment: Thank you to Hamilton ETFs for sponsoring.
• Reader Engagement: Encouraged to share thoughts in the comments and provided links for further exploration.