Innovator Equity Autocallable Income Strategy ETF (ACEI) belongs to the Derivative Income category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ACEI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACEI
ACEI charges 0.79% annually. There are 105 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Equity Plus ETF | 0.10% | 29.28M | Nov 2024 | ACEI vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | ACEI vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | ACEI vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | ACEI vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 414.48M | Oct 2023 | ACEI vs PAPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACEI
Among 168 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 96 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | ACEI vs THTA | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | ACEI vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 94 | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | ACEI vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | ACEI vs GOOY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 93 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | ACEI vs BUCK |
Top Performing ACEI Alternatives (YTD)
ACEI is at 1.08% YTD. There are 155 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 239.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 239.89% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | ACEI vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 200.34% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | ACEI vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 117.25% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | ACEI vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 92.61% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | ACEI vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 79.25% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | ACEI vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACEI
ACEI has 13.12% 1-year volatility. There are 87 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.87% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | ACEI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.47% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | ACEI vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.85% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | ACEI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.88% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | ACEI vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.14% | 726.94K | May 2026 | ACEI vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACEI
Among 168 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -0.84% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | ACEI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | ACEI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | ACEI vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | ACEI vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | ACEI vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Innovator
The 10 most viewed Innovator ETFs shown here include BALT, FFTY, BUFF and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 95 | 2.66% | 2.68B | Jun 2021 | ACEI vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | 15.54% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | ACEI vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 89 | 6.28% | 891.58M | Oct 2016 | ACEI vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 56 | 5.58% | 2.12B | Nov 2022 | ACEI vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 63 | 23.47% | 221.95M | Jul 2018 | ACEI vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 83 | 5.98% | 1.47B | Jan 2019 | ACEI vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | Leveraged Equities | 98 | 12.07% | 22.82M | Apr 2021 | ACEI vs XTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 97 | 11.65% | 404.39M | Mar 2019 | ACEI vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 5.78% | 1.12B | Aug 2018 | ACEI vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 60 | 6.01% | 543.68M | Jan 2024 | ACEI vs QFLR |
Often Compared With ACEI
Investors most often compare ACEI with CWII, IPDP, DHSB. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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