HYLD.TO vs. BIGY.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HYLD.TO (Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF) and BIGY.TO (Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - HYLD.TO is a Derivative Income fund actively managed by Hamilton Capital, while BIGY.TO is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Evolve. Both are actively managed. Their correlation of 0.81 suggests significant overlap in exposure. HYLD.TO charges 2.37%/yr vs 0.40%/yr for BIGY.TO.

Performance

HYLD.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD.TO) and Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HYLD.TO achieves a 15.73% return, which is significantly higher than BIGY.TO's -3.71% return.

HYLD.TO

• 1D: 0.09%
• 1M: 9.70%
• YTD: 15.73%
• 6M: 15.82%
• 1Y: 39.70%
• 3Y*: 23.83%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BIGY.TO

• 1D: -2.28%
• 1M: -0.73%
• YTD: -3.71%
• 6M: -6.00%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

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

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HYLD.TO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF	15.73%	7.34%
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	-3.71%	0.64%

Correlation

The correlation between HYLD.TO and BIGY.TO is 0.81, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 11, 2025	0.81

Return for Risk

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

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

HYLD.TO

HYLD.TO Risk / Return Rank: 75
HYLD.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
HYLD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
HYLD.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 77
HYLD.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
HYLD.TO 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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD.TO) and Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF (BIGY.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.

	HYLD.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.61	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.52	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.47	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.31	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.63	—	—
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

	HYLD.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.61	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.69	-0.15	+0.84

Drawdowns

HYLD.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYLD.TO drawdown since its inception was -31.38%, which is greater than BIGY.TO's maximum drawdown of -27.82%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYLD.TO and BIGY.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYLD.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-31.38%	-27.82%	-3.56%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.83%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-13.63%	+13.63%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-8.91%	-11.30%	+2.39%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.72%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYLD.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.58%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.17%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.31%	28.63%	-13.32%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	19.22%	28.63%	-9.41%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.22%	28.63%	-9.41%

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

HYLD.TO has a 2.37% expense ratio, which is higher than BIGY.TO's 0.40% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYLD.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Dividend Comparison

HYLD.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.23%, less than BIGY.TO's 28.15% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	28.15%	9.53%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
HYLD.TO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF	11.23%	11.98%	12.13%	12.11%	13.02%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HYLD.TO and BIGY.TO in my portfolio?

HYLD.TO and BIGY.TO have a correlation of 0.81, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, HYLD.TO or BIGY.TO?

On fees, BIGY.TO is cheaper at 0.40% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYLD.TO or BIGY.TO?

BIGY.TO is cheaper with a 0.40% expense ratio, compared with 2.37% for HYLD.TO.

What is the main difference between HYLD.TO and BIGY.TO?

HYLD.TO is categorized as Derivative Income, while BIGY.TO is Large Cap Blend Equities. They also come from different issuers: Hamilton Capital and Evolve. Their fees differ too: 2.37% for HYLD.TO and 0.40% for BIGY.TO.