HYKE vs. SPY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HYKE (Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF) and SPY (State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - HYKE is a Nontraditional Bonds fund actively managed by Cboe Vest, while SPY is a S&P 500 fund tracking the S&P 500 Index. HYKE is actively managed, while SPY is passively managed. HYKE charges 0.85%/yr vs 0.09%/yr for SPY.

Performance

HYKE vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF (HYKE) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HYKE

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SPY

• 1D: -0.70%
• 1M: 5.05%
• YTD: 10.91%
• 6M: 10.91%
• 1Y: 27.98%
• 3Y*: 22.35%
• 5Y*: 13.83%
• 10Y*: 15.49%

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

HYKE vs. SPY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HYKE Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF	0.00%
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	19.35%

Return for Risk

HYKE vs. SPY — Risk / Return Rank

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

SPY

SPY Risk / Return Rank: 70
SPY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
SPY Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
SPY Omega Ratio Rank: 70
SPY Calmar Ratio Rank: 62
SPY Martin Ratio Rank: 75

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.

HYKE vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF (HYKE) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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

	HYKE	SPY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.38	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.82	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.87	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.59	—

Drawdowns

HYKE vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYKE drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum SPY drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYKE and SPY.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYKE	SPY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-55.19%	+55.19%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.88%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.76%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-24.50%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-33.72%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.70%	+0.70%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-9.05%	+9.05%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.91%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYKE	SPY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.84%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.90%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	11.83%	-11.83%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	17.05%	-17.05%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	17.94%	-17.94%

HYKE vs. SPY - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYKE has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than SPY's 0.09% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYKE vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

HYKE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SPY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.98%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYKE Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	0.98%	1.07%	1.21%	1.40%	1.65%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	2.04%	1.80%	2.03%	2.06%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYKE or SPY?

On fees, SPY is cheaper at 0.09% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYKE or SPY?

SPY is cheaper with a 0.09% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for HYKE.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, HYKE or SPY?

SPY has the higher dividend yield at 0.98%, compared with 0.00% for HYKE.

What is the main difference between HYKE and SPY?

HYKE is categorized as Nontraditional Bonds, while SPY is S&P 500. They also come from different issuers: Cboe Vest and State Street. Their fees differ too: 0.85% for HYKE and 0.09% for SPY.