Latest Paid
$0.3125
2026-07-22
DIVIDEND NORTH ETF RESEARCH
BIGY
Avoid / High CautionEvolve US Equity UltraYield ETF
BIGY combines a concentrated top-10 U.S. mega-cap portfolio, covered calls on roughly half the portfolio and leverage of up to 1.33x. Its headline distribution yield is exceptionally high, but the fund's sharp NAV decline and unchanged fixed payout create a yield-trap profile rather than a durable income solution.
Next Distribution
$0.3125
Confirmed
Annualized Payout
—
Based on latest payment · Twice Per Month
Recent Trend
0.00%
Change across the latest six regular payments
Paid Events
20
Historical records loaded
Projected Events
12
Active forward estimates
Management Fee
—
Issuer-reported field
Leverage
—
Fund-level leverage, when available
LIVE DISTRIBUTION INTELLIGENCE
Dividend history and projections
Confirmed and paid records come from imported issuer data. Amber rows are model-based estimates and are not issuer declarations.
Last Paid
$0.3125
Jul 22, 2026
Next Distribution
$0.3125
confirmed
Trailing 12-Month Total
$6.25
20 paid distributions
Payout Trend
→ Stable
0.00%
Distribution Stability
Very stable
100/100 consistency score
PaidConfirmedProjected
Showing 34 recent events
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount | Status | Confidence / model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Jun 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| May 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Apr 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Mar 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Feb 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Jan 25, 2027 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Dec 25, 2026 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Nov 25, 2026 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Oct 25, 2026 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Sep 25, 2026 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Aug 25, 2026 | — | $0.15 | projected | 98% · last declared Latest eligible regular distribution |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.3125 | confirmed | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | $0.3125 | confirmed | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| May 15, 2026 | May 25, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3125 | paid | Imported issuer event · 100% confidence |
Source: imported issuer distribution records and Dividend North projection engine.Updated 2026-07-29, 10:12:50 a.m.
Quick take
Should income investors buy BIGY?
Dividend North's view is no for most long-term income investors. The cash payout is eye-catching, but total return, NAV stability and capital preservation matter more than the displayed yield.
What may appeal
- ✓Very high near-term cash distributions paid twice monthly.
- ✓Exposure to leading U.S. mega-cap companies in one fund.
- ✓Registered-account eligible and simple to trade on the TSX.
What needs caution
- !NAV fell roughly 40% from the high-$20s to $16.48 in about ten months.
- !The portfolio is concentrated in roughly ten mega-cap names.
- !Leverage amplifies losses while covered calls can cap the recovery.
- !The fixed payout may include substantial return of capital.
Investor fit
Potentially suitable only as a small, tactical position for experienced investors who prioritize immediate cash flow and can monitor the holding closely. It is not well suited as a core holding, retirement-income replacement or set-and-forget investment.
BIGY price history
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Historical total-return comparison
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How the fund works
How BIGY is constructed
Concentrated equity sleeve
The fund tracks the S&P 500 Top 10 Index rather than the broad S&P 500. Performance is therefore driven by a small group of mega-cap companies, with heavy technology and AI exposure.
Covered-call overlay
Calls are written on roughly half of the portfolio to generate option premium. This supports cash flow, but it also limits upside participation on the covered portion during strong rallies.
Borrowed leverage
BIGY can operate at up to approximately 1.33x exposure. Leverage magnifies gains and losses and increases the damage from a concentrated drawdown.
Dividend North scorecard
High structural risk
Income amount
Exceptional cash payout
Distribution sustainability
Fixed payout against falling NAV
NAV health
Severe erosion since launch
Diversification
Approximately ten holdings
Fee level
Low headline management fee
Risk control
Leverage plus capped upside
Alternatives
BIGY versus broader approaches
Approximate figures reproduced from the July 2026 research note. Verify current values with each issuer.
| ETF | Strategy | Leverage | Diversification | Yield | 2026 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSP | Plain S&P 500 index, CAD-hedged | None | About 500 holdings | ~0.86% | +9.36% |
| HYLD | Diversified U.S. covered-call portfolio | About 25% of NAV | Multi-sector | ~11–12% | +15.35% |
| BIGY | Top-10 mega-caps, calls and leverage | Up to 33% of NAV | About 10 holdings | ~37% trailing | -11.15% |
Risk review
Key risks for BIGY
NAV erosion while the payout stays fixed
A fixed $0.3125 semi-monthly payout has continued while NAV declined sharply. That mismatch is the strongest warning sign in the fund's current profile.
Concentration disguised by an S&P label
The underlying index holds the ten largest S&P 500 companies, not the full index. A drawdown in a few mega-cap names can dominate results.
Leverage stacked on concentration
Borrowing increases exposure to an already narrow portfolio and can accelerate NAV losses during volatile or declining markets.
Covered calls cap recovery
The option overlay can limit participation in the sharp rebounds needed to repair NAV after a drawdown.
Short operating history
The fund launched in September 2025 and has not yet established a full-cycle record across different market environments.
Tax-character uncertainty
Return-of-capital distributions reduce adjusted cost base and can defer rather than eliminate taxes in non-registered accounts.
Final Dividend North view
BIGY combines a concentrated top-10 U.S. mega-cap portfolio, covered calls on roughly half the portfolio and leverage of up to 1.33x. Its headline distribution yield is exceptionally high, but the fund's sharp NAV decline and unchanged fixed payout create a yield-trap profile rather than a durable income solution.
This research page summarizes the Dividend North BIGY fund note dated July 17, 2026. Figures change frequently and should be verified directly with the issuer before trading. Educational and informational purposes only; not investment, tax or legal advice.