EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

EASY.TO (Evolve All-in-One UltraYield ETF) and PAYG.TO (Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - EASY.TO is a Derivative Income fund actively managed by Evolve, while PAYG.TO is a Global Equity Income fund actively managed by Brompton. Both are actively managed. A 0.73 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Evolve All-in-One UltraYield ETF (EASY.TO) and Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

EASY.TO

• 1D: -1.73%
• 1M: 2.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

PAYG.TO

• 1D: -0.94%
• 1M: 4.25%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EASY.TO Evolve All-in-One UltraYield ETF	9.36%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	18.04%

Correlation

The correlation between EASY.TO and PAYG.TO is 0.73, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 1, 2026	0.73

Return for Risk

EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve All-in-One UltraYield ETF (EASY.TO) and Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG.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

	EASY.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.25	6.88	-5.63

Drawdowns

EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EASY.TO drawdown since its inception was -8.20%, which is greater than PAYG.TO's maximum drawdown of -3.03%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EASY.TO and PAYG.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	EASY.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-8.20%	-3.03%	-5.17%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.94%	-2.32%	-1.62%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.99%	-0.93%	-1.06%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EASY.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	22.21%	24.17%	-1.96%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	22.21%	24.17%	-1.96%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	22.21%	24.17%	-1.96%

Dividends

EASY.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Dividend Comparison

EASY.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.35%, more than PAYG.TO's 2.91% yield.

Position	TTM
EASY.TO Evolve All-in-One UltraYield ETF	6.35%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	2.91%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EASY.TO and PAYG.TO in my portfolio?

EASY.TO and PAYG.TO have a correlation of 0.73, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

What is the main difference between EASY.TO and PAYG.TO?

EASY.TO is categorized as Derivative Income, while PAYG.TO is Global Equity Income. They also come from different issuers: Evolve and Brompton.