The Best Options Trading ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Options Trading ETFs.
Options Trading ETFs and funds use options contracts as a central part of their strategy — to generate income, hedge risk, or amplify directional exposure. This category spans covered-call income funds, hedged-equity strategies, and leveraged or defined-outcome structures, giving investors access to options-based approaches that would otherwise require active, sophisticated execution.
- Number of ETFs
- 157
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.81%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 11.00%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 11.06%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 80 / 100
The Best Options Trading ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM Global Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF ... | Derivative Income, Options Trading, Global Equities, Actively Managed | Nov 30, 2023 | 0.35% | 0.04% | — | 8.18% | 18 | ||||||||
| IncomeShares NVIDIA NVDA Options ETP | Options Trading, Derivative Income | Jul 22, 2024 | 0.55% | -3.80% | — | 23.78% | 10 | ||||||||
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call UCITS ETF Dis GBP | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | Nov 22, 2022 | 0.45% | 5.65% | — | 11.78% | 73 |
Best Options Trading ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Options Trading ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LAPR (99) and APRJ (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2024 | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 98 | 32.24M | Mar 2023 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 98 | 201.28M | May 2020 | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | 98 | — | Mar 2024 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - ... | 98 | — | Mar 2024 |
Best-Performing Options Trading ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Options Trading ETFs is FJUL (11.45%).
Across the lineup, Options Trading ETFs show an average 1-year return of 11.06% and an average 5-year return of 9.06%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 11.45% | 2.03B | Jul 2020 | |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 11.30% | 252.52M | Jan 2020 | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Jul ETF | 11.25% | 59.94M | Jun 2020 | |
| TrueShares Structured Outcome (September) ETF | 10.64% | 127.58M | Aug 2020 | |
| TrueShares Structured Outcome (November) ETF | 10.49% | 34.65M | Oct 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Options Trading ETFs
The top Options Trading ETFs is PHEQ (0.29%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.81%, Options Trading ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | 137.76M | Oct 2023 | |
| State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premiu... | 0.35% | 2.63M | Jul 2025 | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 0.43% | 298.81M | Nov 2021 | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | 36.31M | Jan 2021 | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | 167.03M | Jun 2023 |
Highest-Yield Options Trading ETFs
The top Options Trading ETFs is TSYY (250.98%).
Across the lineup, Options Trading ETFs show an average dividend yield of 11.00%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSLA ETF | 250.98% | 71.42M | Dec 2024 | |
| YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF | 151.70% | 138.13M | May 2025 | |
| YieldMax HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF | 100.03% | 11.57M | Sep 2025 | |
| YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | 94.39% | 36.60M | Apr 2024 | |
| YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 92.25% | 739.44M | Nov 2022 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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