BTALvsHYLSETF Comparison
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AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL) and First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) belong to the same industry segment: Alternatives. BTAL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.65%, versus 0.69% for HYLS. BTAL is down -10.43% year-to-date (YTD) with +$82M in YTD flows. HYLS performs better with 0.86% YTD performance, and -$87M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BTAL and HYLS below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BTAL vs HYLS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/21/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BTAL HYLS | +6.85%-1.41% | +8.31%-2.36% | -10.43%+0.86% | -14.67%+1.59% | -29.82%+19.88% | -11.66%+8.52% |
| Flows | BTAL HYLS | -$4M+$10M | +$18M+$26M | +$82M-$87M | +$18M-$39M | +$213M+$172M | +$408M-$334M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BTAL HYLS | +20.03%+3.12% | +22.55%+3.10% | +19.63%+3.55% | +19.25%+5.19% |
| Max drawdown | BTAL HYLS | -6.86%-3.27% | -29.28%-3.27% | -47.61%-3.27% | -47.61%-16.13% |
| Max drawdown duration | BTAL HYLS | 76d65d | 335d65d | 566d65d | 566d1066d |
Trading data
BTAL | HYLS | |
Last sale 10/22/2026 at 6:20 PM | $13.31 | $39.44 |
| Previous close 10/21/2026 | $12.85 | $39.34 |
| Consolidated volume 10/21/2026 | ||
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Main metrics
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BTAL | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $13.31 | $39.44 |
| 1D performance | +3.58% | +0.25% |
| AuM | $336.57 M | $1.59 B |
| E/R | 1.65% | 0.69% |
Characteristics
BTAL | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AGF | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 13, 2011 | February 25, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about BTAL and HYLS
How have the BTAL and HYLS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 21, 2026, BTAL is down -10.43% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLS has returned 0.86%. That puts HYLS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BTAL or HYLS?
Year-to-date, the BTAL ETF saw +$82M in flows, compared to -$87M for HYLS.
Which ETF is more volatile: BTAL or HYLS?
Over the past year, BTAL had a volatility of 22.55%, while HYLS experienced 3.1%.
Which ETF is bigger: BTAL or HYLS?
As of October 21, 2026, BTAL holds $336.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYLS manages $1.59 B.
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