PAYG.TO vs. BIGY.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

PAYG.TO (Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF) and BIGY.TO (Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - PAYG.TO is a Global Equity Income fund actively managed by Brompton, while BIGY.TO is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Evolve. Both are actively managed. A 0.60 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

PAYG.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

PAYG.TO

• 1D: -0.94%
• 1M: 4.25%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 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)

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

	2026 (YTD)
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	18.04%
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	14.01%

Correlation

The correlation between PAYG.TO and BIGY.TO is 0.60, 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	0.60

Return for Risk

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG.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.

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

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PAYG.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	6.88	-0.15	+7.02

Drawdowns

PAYG.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PAYG.TO drawdown since its inception was -3.03%, smaller than the maximum BIGY.TO drawdown of -27.82%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAYG.TO and BIGY.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	PAYG.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-3.03%	-27.82%	+24.79%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.32%	-13.63%	+11.31%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.93%	-11.30%	+10.37%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PAYG.TO	BIGY.TO	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	24.17%	28.63%	-4.46%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	24.17%	28.63%	-4.46%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	24.17%	28.63%	-4.46%

Dividends

PAYG.TO vs. BIGY.TO - Dividend Comparison

PAYG.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.91%, less than BIGY.TO's 28.15% yield.

Position	TTM	2025
BIGY.TO Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF	28.15%	9.53%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	2.91%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

PAYG.TO and BIGY.TO have a correlation of 0.60, 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 PAYG.TO and BIGY.TO?

PAYG.TO is categorized as Global Equity Income, while BIGY.TO is Large Cap Blend Equities. They also come from different issuers: Brompton and Evolve.