PAYG.TO vs. CLSA.TO

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

PAYG.TO (Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF) and CLSA.TO (Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - PAYG.TO is a Global Equity Income fund actively managed by Brompton, while CLSA.TO is a Canada Equities fund actively managed by Brompton Funds. Both are actively managed. At a 0.49 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PAYG.TO vs. CLSA.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 Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF (CLSA.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PAYG.TO

• 1D: -1.21%
• 1M: 0.06%
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CLSA.TO

• 1D: -0.22%
• 1M: 10.90%
• 6M: 37.40%
• YTD: 38.56%
• 1Y: 88.16%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

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

	2026 (YTD)
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	10.67%
CLSA.TO Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF	39.08%

Correlation

The correlation between PAYG.TO and CLSA.TO is 0.49, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 2, 2026	0.49

Return for Risk

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

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

PAYG.TO

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

CLSA.TO

CLSA.TO Risk / Return Rank: 98
CLSA.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
CLSA.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
CLSA.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 98
CLSA.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
CLSA.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG.TO) and Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF (CLSA.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.

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.

	PAYG.TO	CLSA.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	6.18	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	7.01	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	2.21	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	8.22	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	35.89	—

Drawdowns

PAYG.TO vs. CLSA.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PAYG.TO drawdown since its inception was -7.38%, smaller than the maximum CLSA.TO drawdown of -11.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAYG.TO and CLSA.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	PAYG.TO	CLSA.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-7.38%	-11.73%	+4.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-10.78%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-4.64%	-0.22%	-4.42%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.38%	-1.26%	-1.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.46%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PAYG.TO	CLSA.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.79%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	12.87%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	21.42%	14.37%	+7.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.42%	16.27%	+5.15%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	21.42%	16.27%	+5.15%

Dividends

PAYG.TO vs. CLSA.TO - Dividend Comparison

PAYG.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.54%, less than CLSA.TO's 9.90% yield.

Position	TTM	2025
CLSA.TO Brompton Split Corp. Enhanced Equity Income ETF	9.90%	7.99%
PAYG.TO Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF	4.54%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

PAYG.TO and CLSA.TO have a correlation of 0.49, 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 CLSA.TO?

PAYG.TO is categorized as Global Equity Income, while CLSA.TO is Canada Equities. They also come from different issuers: Brompton and Brompton Funds.