SVOL vs. HYLD

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) and High Yield ETF (HYLD).

SVOL and HYLD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SVOL is an actively managed fund by Simplify. It was launched on May 12, 2021. HYLD is an actively managed fund by Eve Capital. It was launched on Nov 30, 2010.

Performance

SVOL vs. HYLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) and High Yield ETF (HYLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SVOL vs. HYLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF	-7.62%	2.41%	6.77%	22.88%	-3.30%	12.25%
HYLD High Yield ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	2.80%	-11.48%	1.50%

Returns By Period

SVOL

• 1D: 0.33%
• 1M: -6.42%
• YTD: -7.62%
• 6M: -5.90%
• 1Y: 3.26%
• 3Y*: 6.17%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HYLD

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

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

SVOL vs. HYLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

SVOL has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than HYLD's 1.29% expense ratio.

HYLD

High Yield ETF

SVOL

Simplify Volatility Premium ETF

Return for Risk

SVOL vs. HYLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

SVOL

SVOL Risk / Return Rank: 16
SVOL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 13
SVOL Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
SVOL Omega Ratio Rank: 17
SVOL Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
SVOL Martin Ratio Rank: 16

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.

SVOL vs. HYLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) 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.

	SVOL	HYLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.08	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.43	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.16	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.53	—	—
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

	SVOL	HYLD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.08	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.28	—	—

Correlation

The correlation between SVOL and HYLD is 0.18, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

SVOL vs. HYLD - Dividend Comparison

SVOL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 23.07%, while HYLD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF	23.07%	19.82%	16.79%	16.36%	18.32%	4.65%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
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%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SVOL	HYLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-33.50%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-24.73%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.01%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.74%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.49%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SVOL	HYLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.20%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.82%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	38.84%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	22.27%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	22.27%	—	—