LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund (LIFE.TO) and Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD.TO).

LIFE.TO and HYLD.TO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. HYLD.TO is an actively managed fund by Hamilton Capital. It was launched on Feb 4, 2022.

Performance

LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO - Performance Comparison

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

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

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
LIFE.TO Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund	-4.24%	12.76%	2.20%	4.15%	6.76%
HYLD.TO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF	-5.90%	22.14%	25.39%	19.01%	-18.85%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, LIFE.TO achieves a -4.24% return, which is significantly higher than HYLD.TO's -5.90% return.

LIFE.TO

• 1D: 0.17%
• 1M: -6.35%
• YTD: -4.24%
• 6M: 1.40%
• 1Y: 2.37%
• 3Y*: 4.66%
• 5Y*: 6.48%
• 10Y*: —

HYLD.TO

• 1D: 1.20%
• 1M: -4.62%
• YTD: -5.90%
• 6M: -2.71%
• 1Y: 21.40%
• 3Y*: 17.55%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

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

HYLD.TO

Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF

Return for Risk

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

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

LIFE.TO

LIFE.TO Risk / Return Rank: 14
LIFE.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
LIFE.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
LIFE.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 14
LIFE.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
LIFE.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 13

HYLD.TO

HYLD.TO Risk / Return Rank: 58
HYLD.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
HYLD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
HYLD.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 60
HYLD.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
HYLD.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 62

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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund (LIFE.TO) and Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD.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.

	LIFE.TO	HYLD.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.14	0.98	-0.84
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.31	1.52	-1.20
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.04	1.23	-0.19
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.08	1.52	-1.44
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.18	6.43	-6.25
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current LIFE.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.14, which is lower than the HYLD.TO Sharpe Ratio of 0.98. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of LIFE.TO and HYLD.TO, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LIFE.TO	HYLD.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.14	0.98	-0.84
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.49	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.48	0.43	+0.05

Correlation

The correlation between LIFE.TO and HYLD.TO is 0.52, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO - Dividend Comparison

LIFE.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 12.73%, less than HYLD.TO's 13.35% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
LIFE.TO Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund	12.73%	11.83%	10.90%	9.24%	8.20%	6.46%	7.09%	6.33%	4.84%
HYLD.TO Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF	13.35%	11.98%	12.13%	12.11%	13.02%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum LIFE.TO drawdown since its inception was -20.04%, smaller than the maximum HYLD.TO drawdown of -31.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LIFE.TO and HYLD.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	LIFE.TO	HYLD.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-20.04%	-31.38%	+11.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.72%	-14.02%	+4.30%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-16.33%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.10%	-7.59%	+0.49%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.19%	-9.23%	+5.04%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.08%	3.31%	+0.77%

Volatility

LIFE.TO vs. HYLD.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund (LIFE.TO) is 4.08%, while Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD.TO) has a volatility of 7.71%. This indicates that LIFE.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HYLD.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	LIFE.TO	HYLD.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.08%	7.71%	-3.63%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.66%	12.59%	-2.93%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.93%	21.92%	-4.99%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.23%	19.34%	-6.11%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	14.92%	19.34%	-4.42%