LQAI vs. HYLD

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

LQAI (LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF) and HYLD (High Yield ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - LQAI is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Exchange Traded Concepts, while HYLD is a High Yield Bonds fund actively managed by Exchange Traded Concepts. Both are actively managed. LQAI charges 0.75%/yr vs 1.29%/yr for HYLD.

Performance

LQAI vs. HYLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF (LQAI) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

LQAI

• 1D: 0.23%
• 1M: -3.16%
• 6M: 11.94%
• YTD: 14.28%
• 1Y: 22.80%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 24.41%

HYLD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
LQAI LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF	$9.07K	$10.19K	$17.32K

LQAI vs. HYLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
LQAI LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF	14.28%	13.70%	27.82%	9.29%
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Return for Risk

LQAI vs. HYLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

LQAI

LQAI Risk / Return Rank: 47
LQAI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 46
LQAI Sortino Ratio Rank: 43
LQAI Omega Ratio Rank: 45
LQAI Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
LQAI Martin Ratio Rank: 46

HYLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

LQAI vs. HYLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF (LQAI) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	LQAI	HYLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.15	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.61	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.98	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.30	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LQAI	HYLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-21.24%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.64%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.13%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.01%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LQAI	HYLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.78%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.24%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.60%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.81%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.81%	—	—

LQAI vs. HYLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

LQAI has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is lower than HYLD's 1.29% expense ratio.

Dividends

LQAI vs. HYLD - Dividend Comparison

LQAI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.95%, while HYLD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.67%	7.86%	6.45%	7.52%	7.46%	7.97%	7.18%	6.59%	10.87%
LQAI LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF	0.95%	1.14%	0.69%	0.16%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, LQAI or HYLD?

On fees, LQAI is cheaper at 0.75% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, LQAI or HYLD?

LQAI is cheaper with a 0.75% expense ratio, compared with 1.29% for HYLD.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, LQAI or HYLD?

LQAI has the higher dividend yield at 0.95%, compared with 0.00% for HYLD.

What is the main difference between LQAI and HYLD?

LQAI is categorized as Large Cap Blend Equities, while HYLD is High Yield Bonds. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for LQAI and 1.29% for HYLD.