SYLD.TO vs. XDIV

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

SYLD.TO (Purpose Strategic Yield Fund) and XDIV (Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - SYLD.TO is a fund fund, while XDIV is a S&P 500 fund actively managed by Roundhill. At a 0.34 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Purpose Strategic Yield Fund (SYLD.TO) and Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF (XDIV). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

SYLD.TO is traded in CAD, while XDIV is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the XDIV values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SYLD.TO achieves a 3.34% return, which is significantly lower than XDIV's 11.91% return.

SYLD.TO

• 1D: 0.05%
• 1M: 0.79%
• YTD: 3.34%
• 6M: 3.22%
• 1Y: 10.74%
• 3Y*: 10.76%
• 5Y*: 4.85%
• 10Y*: —

XDIV

• 1D: 0.22%
• 1M: 1.65%
• YTD: 11.91%
• 6M: 10.79%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SYLD.TO Purpose Strategic Yield Fund	3.34%	6.79%
XDIV Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF	11.91%	10.16%

Correlation

The correlation between SYLD.TO and XDIV is 0.34, 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 Jul 10, 2025	0.34

Return for Risk

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV — Risk / Return Rank

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

SYLD.TO

SYLD.TO Risk / Return Rank: 95
SYLD.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
SYLD.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
SYLD.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 95
SYLD.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 96
SYLD.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 96

XDIV

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

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.

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Purpose Strategic Yield Fund (SYLD.TO) and Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF (XDIV). 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.

	SYLD.TO	XDIV	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.04	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	5.01	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.64	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	7.78	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	30.51	—	—

Drawdowns

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SYLD.TO drawdown since its inception was -32.17%, which is greater than XDIV's maximum drawdown of -9.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SYLD.TO and XDIV.

Drawdown Indicators

	SYLD.TO	XDIV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-32.17%	-9.19%	-22.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-1.39%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-3.40%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-9.48%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.25%	-1.27%	+1.02%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.59%	-1.58%	-1.01%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.35%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SYLD.TO	XDIV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.45%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	1.99%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.57%	13.23%	-9.66%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	4.51%	13.23%	-8.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.11%	13.23%	-3.12%

Dividends

SYLD.TO vs. XDIV - Dividend Comparison

SYLD.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.80%, while XDIV has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
SYLD.TO Purpose Strategic Yield Fund	5.80%	5.85%	6.07%	6.45%	6.46%	5.56%	5.91%	6.13%	4.70%
XDIV Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SYLD.TO and XDIV in my portfolio?

SYLD.TO and XDIV have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.