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KYLD vs PAYR

Kurv High Income ETF

KYLDDCboe

Federated Hermes Enhanced Income ETF

PAYRACboe

Overlap

Expense ratio

PAYR −0.68pt a year

KYLD1.08%PAYR0.40%

Avg volume · 30D

KYLD 2.5×the volume

KYLD45.1KPAYR18.1K

KYLD vs PAYR Performance

Oct 31, 2025 – Oct 30, 2026

−10.4%KYLD+25.2%PAYR

Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. KYLD −10.4%. PAYR +25.2%. Use the arrow keys to read each point.−20%0%10%20%Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Expense ratio
KYLD 1.08%
PAYR 0.40%, better
Fund size
KYLD $47M
PAYR $91M
1Y total return
KYLD −10.4%
PAYR +25.2%, better
Holdings
KYLD 33
PAYR 58
Avg volume (30D)
KYLD 45.1K sh, better
PAYR 18.1K sh
NAV per share
KYLD $17.36
PAYR $56.43
52W range

ETF.net Grade

KYLD: Cost 20, Risk 22, Mission not scored, Tradability 52, Holdings 38, Durability 40. PAYR: Cost 92, Risk 75, Mission not scored, Tradability 56, Holdings 73, Durability 55.
Pillar letters and Scores for KYLD, PAYR, with each pillar’s weight
PillarKYLDPAYR
Cost30% weightF20A92Higher
Mission25% weightNot scoredNot scored
Risk15% weightF22A75Higher
Tradability15% weightC52B56Higher
Holdings10% weightD38A73Higher
Durability5% weightC40B55Higher

Rank among Active Option Income funds

How we build Categories ›
Same Category. Both funds are graded against the same funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Same Category. KYLD and PAYR are both graded against the same 50 Active Option Income funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Active Option Income⁠

Category · 50 funds
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PAYR ranks 4th and KYLD 38th of 50 funds in the Active Option Income Category.

  1. Rank 1ARECIColumbia Research Enhanced Core Premium Income ETScore 83
  2. Rank 2ATCALT. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ETFScore 80
  3. Rank 2AYLDEFranklin ClearBridge Enhanced Income ETFScore 80
  4. Rank 4APAYRFederated Hermes Enhanced Income ETFScore 76
  5. Rank 4ARDVIFT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETFScore 76
  6. Rank 37DULTYYieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETFScore 32
  7. Rank 38DKYLDKurv High Income ETFScore 30
  8. Rank 38DYMAXYieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFsScore 30

KYLD vs PAYR Holdings

How we measure overlap

Each holding counts at its smaller weight in the two funds, summed over the full Holdings. Sector, country and asset class use the same rule on each fund’s split. Cash, FX and derivative lines stay out of the counts. Two bond funds get no overlap figure.

KYLD vs PAYR Cost

Overpaying KYLD vs PAYR

$11,884

On $10,000 over 30 years. 7% growth a year before fees, expense ratio only.

  • KYLD 1.08%

    $19,974

  • PAYR 0.40%

    $8,090

$10,000
30 years

Cost over time

  • KYLD 1.08%
  • PAYR 0.40%
  • Overpaying
One line per fund, from year 0 to year 30. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$5K$10K$15K$20K051015202530KYLD $19,974PAYR $8,090

Year by year

YearKYLDPAYROverpaying
10$1,898$723$1,175
20$7,106$2,793$4,313
30$19,974$8,090$11,884

Expense ratio

  • 1.08%KYLD
  • 0.40%PAYR, cheaper
  • Middle half of Active Option Income funds
  • Median 0.95%

PAYR 5th cheapest of 50 funds

KYLD 40th cheapest of 50 funds

KYLD vs PAYR Dividends

Last 12 months to Oct 30, 2026
Last payment
KYLD $0.10
PAYR $0.29
Ex-dividend
KYLD Oct 28, 2026
PAYR Oct 30, 2026
Paid on
KYLD Oct 29, 2026
PAYR Pays Nov 2, 2026
Frequency
KYLD Weekly
PAYR Monthly

Distribution history

Per share, 2026, same scale for both

KYLDWeekly · 43 paymentsAll KYLD payments⁠
One bar per payment. 43 payments in 2026 YTD. Jan 7, 2026 $0.17; Jan 14, 2026 $0.17; Jan 21, 2026 $0.17; Jan 28, 2026 $0.17; Feb 4, 2026 $0.17; Feb 11, 2026 $0.10; Feb 18, 2026 $0.10; Feb 25, 2026 $0.10; Mar 4, 2026 $0.10; Mar 11, 2026 $0.10; Mar 18, 2026 $0.10; Mar 25, 2026 $0.10; Apr 1, 2026 $0.10; Apr 8, 2026 $0.10; Apr 15, 2026 $0.10; Apr 22, 2026 $0.10; Apr 29, 2026 $0.10; May 6, 2026 $0.10; May 13, 2026 $0.10; May 20, 2026 $0.10; May 27, 2026 $0.10; Jun 3, 2026 $0.10; Jun 10, 2026 $0.10; Jun 17, 2026 $0.10; Jun 24, 2026 $0.10; Jul 1, 2026 $0.10; Jul 8, 2026 $0.10; Jul 15, 2026 $0.10; Jul 22, 2026 $0.10; Jul 29, 2026 $0.10; Aug 5, 2026 $0.10; Aug 12, 2026 $0.10; Aug 19, 2026 $0.10; Aug 26, 2026 $0.10; Sep 2, 2026 $0.10; Sep 9, 2026 $0.10; Sep 16, 2026 $0.10; Sep 23, 2026 $0.10; Sep 30, 2026 $0.10; Oct 7, 2026 $0.10; Oct 14, 2026 $0.10; Oct 21, 2026 $0.10; Oct 28, 2026 $0.10. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$0.502026YTD
PAYRMonthly · 10 paymentsAll PAYR payments⁠
One bar per payment. 10 payments in 2026 YTD. Jan 30, 2026 $0.29; Feb 27, 2026 $0.33; Mar 31, 2026 $0.57; Apr 30, 2026 $0.18; May 29, 2026 $0.49; Jun 30, 2026 $0.46; Jul 31, 2026 $0.33; Aug 31, 2026 $0.32; Sep 30, 2026 $0.38; Oct 30, 2026 $0.29. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$0.502026YTD

KYLD vs PAYR Risk

Fall from peak · 5 years

This chart needs five years of history for both funds.

Risk facts

VolatilityStd dev, 3 years
KYLD 28.5%since Nov 2025PAYR 14.6%since Nov 2025
Return per unit of riskSharpe ratio, 3 years
KYLD −0.39since Nov 2025PAYR 1.36since Nov 2025
Worst fallMax drawdown, 5 years
KYLD No dataPAYR −7.0%since Oct 2025
Market sensitivityBeta, 5 years
KYLD 1.43PAYR 0.01

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