MSTQvsHYLSETF Comparison
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LHA Market State Tactical Q ETF (MSTQ) and First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF (HYLS) belong to the same industry segment: Alternatives. MSTQ is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.59%, versus 0.69% for HYLS. MSTQ is up 12.31% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6M in YTD flows. HYLS performs worse with 1.01% YTD performance, and -$87M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MSTQ 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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MSTQ vs HYLS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MSTQ HYLS | +1.53%-0.98% | +1.38%-1.59% | +12.31%+1.01% | +11.07%+1.86% | +78.20%+18.78% | n/a+8.68% |
| Flows | MSTQ HYLS | -+$6M | +$2M+$18M | +$6M-$87M | +$9M-$39M | +$26M+$172M | --$332M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | MSTQ HYLS | +19.69%+3.39% | +18.51%+3.10% | +17.80%+3.56% | n/a+5.19% |
| Max drawdown | MSTQ HYLS | -7.06%-3.27% | -12.32%-3.27% | -15.38%-3.27% | n/a-16.13% |
| Max drawdown duration | MSTQ HYLS | 13d60d | 121d60d | 148d60d | n/a1066d |
Trading data
MSTQ | HYLS | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $38.72 | $39.36 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $39.39 | $39.56 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
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Main metrics
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MSTQ | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $38.72 | $39.36 |
| 1D performance | -1.70% | -0.51% |
| AuM | $39.61 M | $1.59 B |
| E/R | 1.59% | 0.69% |
Characteristics
MSTQ | HYLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Little Harbor Advisor | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 15, 2022 | February 25, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about MSTQ and HYLS
How have the MSTQ and HYLS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, MSTQ is up 12.31% year-to-date (YTD), while HYLS has returned 1.01%. That puts MSTQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MSTQ or HYLS?
Year-to-date, the MSTQ ETF saw +$6M in flows, compared to -$87M for HYLS.
Which ETF is more volatile: MSTQ or HYLS?
Over the past year, MSTQ had a volatility of 18.51%, while HYLS experienced 3.1%.
Which ETF is bigger: MSTQ or HYLS?
As of October 16, 2026, MSTQ holds $39.61 M in assets under management (AUM), while HYLS manages $1.59 B.
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