BIGY.TO vs. XEQT.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO).

BIGY.TO and XEQT.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. XEQT.TO is an actively managed fund by iShares. It was launched on Aug 7, 2019.

Performance

BIGY.TO vs. XEQT.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 iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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

	2026 (YTD)	2025
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	-14.92%	0.64%
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	1.51%	4.47%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BIGY.TO achieves a -14.92% return, which is significantly lower than XEQT.TO's 1.51% return.

BIGY.TO

• 1D: 0.74%
• 1M: -6.64%
• YTD: -14.92%
• 6M: -20.66%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

XEQT.TO

• 1D: 0.85%
• 1M: -3.50%
• YTD: 1.51%
• 6M: 2.89%
• 1Y: 21.17%
• 3Y*: 18.44%
• 5Y*: 11.98%
• 10Y*: —

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

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

BIGY.TO has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than XEQT.TO's 0.20% expense ratio.

BIGY.TO

Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF

XEQT.TO

iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio

Return for Risk

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

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

XEQT.TO

XEQT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 72
XEQT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
XEQT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
XEQT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 74
XEQT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 68
XEQT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 73

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. XEQT.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO) and iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT.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	XEQT.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.93	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.81	0.86	-1.67

Correlation

The correlation between BIGY.TO and XEQT.TO is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

BIGY.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Dividend Comparison

BIGY.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 22.85%, more than XEQT.TO's 1.64% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	22.85%	9.53%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XEQT.TO iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	1.64%	1.66%	2.01%	2.07%	2.12%	1.64%	1.66%	1.19%

Drawdowns

BIGY.TO vs. XEQT.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BIGY.TO drawdown since its inception was -27.82%, smaller than the maximum XEQT.TO drawdown of -29.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BIGY.TO and XEQT.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	BIGY.TO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.82%	-29.74%	+1.92%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.78%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-19.56%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-23.69%	-4.27%	-19.42%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-10.34%	-4.20%	-6.14%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.64%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BIGY.TO	XEQT.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.77%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.49%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	30.04%	15.99%	+14.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	30.04%	13.03%	+17.01%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	30.04%	15.63%	+14.41%