PAPI vs. IPDP

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

PAPI (Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF) and IPDP (Dividend Performers ETF) are both Derivative Income funds. Both are actively managed. PAPI charges 0.29%/yr vs 1.52%/yr for IPDP.

Performance

PAPI vs. IPDP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF (PAPI) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PAPI

• 1D: -0.26%
• 1M: 0.28%
• YTD: 5.81%
• 6M: 5.78%
• 1Y: 12.39%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IPDP

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

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

PAPI vs. IPDP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
PAPI Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF	-3.83%
IPDP Dividend Performers ETF	0.00%

PAPI vs. IPDP - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	PAPI	IPDP
Technology	12.5%	13.1%
Consumer Cyclical	12.1%	3.6%
Energy	11.6%	-
Healthcare	10.7%	13.6%
Utilities	10.1%	-
Consumer Defensive	10.1%	3.9%
Financial Services	9.9%	18.6%
Industrials	9.9%	45.1%
Basic Materials	7.8%	1.5%
Communication Services	5.4%	-
Real Estate	-	-

Return for Risk

PAPI vs. IPDP — Risk / Return Rank

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

PAPI

PAPI Risk / Return Rank: 33
PAPI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
PAPI Sortino Ratio Rank: 34
PAPI Omega Ratio Rank: 30
PAPI Calmar Ratio Rank: 37
PAPI Martin Ratio Rank: 33

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.

PAPI vs. IPDP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF (PAPI) and Dividend Performers ETF (IPDP). 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.

	PAPI	IPDP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.19	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.82	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.81	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.90	—	—
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

	PAPI	IPDP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.19	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.88	—	—

Drawdowns

PAPI vs. IPDP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PAPI drawdown since its inception was -14.27%, which is greater than IPDP's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAPI and IPDP.

Drawdown Indicators

	PAPI	IPDP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.27%	0.00%	-14.27%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.86%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.06%	0.00%	-5.06%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.73%	0.00%	-2.73%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.53%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PAPI	IPDP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.23%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.00%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	10.55%	0.00%	+10.55%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.76%	0.00%	+11.76%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.76%	0.00%	+11.76%

PAPI vs. IPDP - Expense Ratio Comparison

PAPI has a 0.29% expense ratio, which is lower than IPDP's 1.52% expense ratio.

Dividends

PAPI vs. IPDP - Dividend Comparison

PAPI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.62%, while IPDP has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
IPDP Dividend Performers ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PAPI Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF	7.62%	7.59%	7.07%	1.45%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, PAPI or IPDP?

On fees, PAPI is cheaper at 0.29% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, PAPI or IPDP?

PAPI is cheaper with a 0.29% expense ratio, compared with 1.52% for IPDP.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, PAPI or IPDP?

PAPI has the higher dividend yield at 7.62%, compared with 0.00% for IPDP.

What is the main difference between PAPI and IPDP?

They also come from different issuers: Morgan Stanley and Innovative Portfolios. Their fees differ too: 0.29% for PAPI and 1.52% for IPDP.