KNGX.TO vs. PAYG.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

KNGX.TO (Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF) and PAYG.TO (Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - KNGX.TO is a International Equity fund tracking the Brompton Index One International Cash Flow Kings Index, while PAYG.TO is a Global Equity Income fund actively managed by Brompton. KNGX.TO is passively managed, while PAYG.TO is actively managed. A 0.59 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

KNGX.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF (KNGX.TO) and Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

KNGX.TO

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 2.80%
• YTD: 11.88%
• 6M: 14.57%
• 1Y: 36.11%
• 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)

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

	2026 (YTD)
KNGX.TO Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF	1.16%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	18.04%

Correlation

The correlation between KNGX.TO and PAYG.TO is 0.59, 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	0.59

Return for Risk

KNGX.TO vs. PAYG.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

KNGX.TO

KNGX.TO Risk / Return Rank: 85
KNGX.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
KNGX.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 86
KNGX.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 82
KNGX.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
KNGX.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 85

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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF (KNGX.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.

	KNGX.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.71	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.86	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.49	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	5.78	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	17.65	—	—
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

	KNGX.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.71	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.49	6.88	-5.38

Drawdowns

KNGX.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum KNGX.TO drawdown since its inception was -13.51%, 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 KNGX.TO and PAYG.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	KNGX.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.51%	-3.03%	-10.48%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.27%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.76%	-2.32%	+0.56%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.25%	-0.93%	-1.32%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.05%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	KNGX.TO	PAYG.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.66%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.03%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	13.41%	24.17%	-10.76%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.03%	24.17%	-9.14%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	15.03%	24.17%	-9.14%

Dividends

KNGX.TO vs. PAYG.TO - Dividend Comparison

KNGX.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.62%, less than PAYG.TO's 2.91% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
KNGX.TO Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF	1.62%	2.16%	1.02%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	2.91%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

KNGX.TO and PAYG.TO have a correlation of 0.59, 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 KNGX.TO and PAYG.TO?

KNGX.TO is categorized as International Equity, while PAYG.TO is Global Equity Income.