BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO) and Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (QMAX.TO).

BIGY.TO and QMAX.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BIGY.TO is an actively managed fund by Evolve. It was launched on Sep 9, 2025. QMAX.TO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Oct 25, 2023.

Performance

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO) and Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (QMAX.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	-19.53%	0.64%
QMAX.TO Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	-12.44%	4.64%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BIGY.TO achieves a -19.53% return, which is significantly lower than QMAX.TO's -12.44% return.

BIGY.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -11.69%
• YTD: -19.53%
• 6M: -24.95%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QMAX.TO

• 1D: 2.22%
• 1M: -0.00%
• YTD: -12.44%
• 6M: -12.07%
• 1Y: 15.73%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

BIGY.TO has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is lower than QMAX.TO's 0.65% expense ratio.

QMAX.TO

Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF

BIGY.TO

Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF

Return for Risk

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

QMAX.TO

QMAX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 30
QMAX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30
QMAX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
QMAX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 33
QMAX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 28
QMAX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 25

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO) and Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (QMAX.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BIGY.TO	QMAX.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.60	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.09	0.95	-2.04

Correlation

The correlation between BIGY.TO and QMAX.TO is 0.78, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Dividend Comparison

BIGY.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 23.72%, more than QMAX.TO's 12.63% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	23.72%	9.53%	0.00%	0.00%
QMAX.TO Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	12.63%	10.79%	10.90%	2.01%

Drawdowns

BIGY.TO vs. QMAX.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BIGY.TO drawdown since its inception was -27.82%, roughly equal to the maximum QMAX.TO drawdown of -26.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BIGY.TO and QMAX.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	BIGY.TO	QMAX.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.82%	-26.77%	-1.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-22.86%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-27.82%	-17.47%	-10.35%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-10.27%	-5.31%	-4.96%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.22%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BIGY.TO	QMAX.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.53%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.47%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.34%	26.52%	+2.82%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.34%	23.66%	+5.68%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.34%	23.66%	+5.68%