HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A (HPYT.TO) and Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF (ECHI.TO).

HPYT.TO and ECHI.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. HPYT.TO is an actively managed fund by Harvest. It was launched on May 30, 2024. ECHI.TO is an actively managed fund by Ninepoint. It was launched on Aug 22, 2025.

Performance

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A (HPYT.TO) and Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF (ECHI.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HPYT.TO Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A	-0.23%	1.74%
ECHI.TO Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF	10.27%	20.01%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HPYT.TO achieves a -0.23% return, which is significantly lower than ECHI.TO's 10.27% return.

HPYT.TO

• 1D: -0.31%
• 1M: -3.00%
• YTD: -0.23%
• 6M: -1.42%
• 1Y: -1.12%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ECHI.TO

• 1D: 0.33%
• 1M: -1.65%
• YTD: 10.27%
• 6M: 22.42%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

HPYT.TO has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is higher than ECHI.TO's 0.29% expense ratio.

HPYT.TO

Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A

ECHI.TO

Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF

Return for Risk

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

HPYT.TO

HPYT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 10
HPYT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9
HPYT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 8
HPYT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 8
HPYT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
HPYT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 11

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.

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A (HPYT.TO) and Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF (ECHI.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.

	HPYT.TO	ECHI.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.12	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.09	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.99	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.03	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.06	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HPYT.TO	ECHI.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.12	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	3.20	-3.12

Correlation

The correlation between HPYT.TO and ECHI.TO is 0.11, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Dividend Comparison

HPYT.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 18.19%, more than ECHI.TO's 8.68% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023
HPYT.TO Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF A	18.19%	18.87%	18.61%	3.71%
ECHI.TO Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF	8.68%	5.27%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

HPYT.TO vs. ECHI.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HPYT.TO drawdown since its inception was -13.17%, which is greater than ECHI.TO's maximum drawdown of -6.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HPYT.TO and ECHI.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	HPYT.TO	ECHI.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.17%	-6.84%	-6.33%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.76%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.27%	-1.65%	-5.62%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.76%	-1.40%	-4.36%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.43%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HPYT.TO	ECHI.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.34%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	5.59%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	9.53%	18.53%	-9.00%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.05%	18.53%	-7.48%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.05%	18.53%	-7.48%