XV vs. EIPI

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF (XV) and FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI).

XV and EIPI are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. XV is an actively managed fund by Simplify. It was launched on Apr 14, 2025. EIPI is an actively managed fund by First Trust. It was launched on Sep 27, 2011.

Performance

XV vs. EIPI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF (XV) and FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

XV vs. EIPI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
XV Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF	-3.59%	16.13%
EIPI FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF	15.17%	10.28%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, XV achieves a -3.59% return, which is significantly lower than EIPI's 15.17% return.

XV

• 1D: 0.68%
• 1M: -3.77%
• YTD: -3.59%
• 6M: -1.27%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

EIPI

• 1D: -0.49%
• 1M: 1.92%
• YTD: 15.17%
• 6M: 17.66%
• 1Y: 19.44%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

XV vs. EIPI - Expense Ratio Comparison

XV has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is lower than EIPI's 1.11% expense ratio.

EIPI

FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF

XV

Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF

Return for Risk

XV vs. EIPI — Risk / Return Rank

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

EIPI

EIPI Risk / Return Rank: 72
EIPI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
EIPI Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
EIPI Omega Ratio Rank: 78
EIPI Calmar Ratio Rank: 64
EIPI Martin Ratio Rank: 69

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.

XV vs. EIPI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF (XV) and FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI). 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

	XV	EIPI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.40	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.11	1.68	-0.56

Correlation

The correlation between XV and EIPI is 0.25, 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

XV vs. EIPI - Dividend Comparison

XV's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 18.89%, more than EIPI's 6.67% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024
XV Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF	18.89%	13.87%	0.00%
EIPI FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF	6.67%	9.71%	6.31%

Drawdowns

XV vs. EIPI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XV drawdown since its inception was -5.73%, smaller than the maximum EIPI drawdown of -12.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XV and EIPI.

Drawdown Indicators

	XV	EIPI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-5.73%	-12.33%	+6.60%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.33%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.09%	-0.49%	-4.60%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.99%	-1.68%	+0.69%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.82%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XV	EIPI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.58%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	6.88%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.34%	13.97%	-2.63%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.34%	13.24%	-1.90%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.34%	13.24%	-1.90%