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 95 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% | 27.28M | Nov 2024 | ACEI vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | ACEI vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | ACEI vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 166.08M | Apr 2024 | ACEI vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 344.74M | Dec 2007 | ACEI vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACEI
Among 142 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | ACEI vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 92 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | ACEI vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 298.09M | Jul 2023 | ACEI vs GOOY | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 88 | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | ACEI vs QYLD | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 88 | 117.86M | Aug 2024 | ACEI vs TSMY |
Top Performing ACEI Alternatives (YTD)
ACEI is at 5.08% YTD. There are 114 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 363.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 363.23% | 14.71M | Oct 2025 | ACEI vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 192.40% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | ACEI vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 85.77% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | ACEI vs CHPY | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 62.18% | 62.15M | May 2024 | ACEI vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 51.59% | 82.87M | Oct 2023 | ACEI vs MRNY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACEI
ACEI has 13.30% 1-year volatility. There are 91 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | 20.88M | Dec 2018 | ACEI vs IPDP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.14% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | ACEI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.83% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | ACEI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | ACEI vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.10% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | ACEI vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACEI
Among 142 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -1.31% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | ACEI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | ACEI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | 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 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 92 | 1.91% | 2.46B | Jun 2021 | ACEI vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | 20.11% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | ACEI vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | 5.42% | 869.87M | Oct 2016 | ACEI vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 64 | 5.55% | 2.00B | Nov 2022 | ACEI vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 71 | 28.21% | 219.47M | Jul 2018 | ACEI vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 79 | 5.13% | 1.52B | Jan 2019 | ACEI vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 96 | 10.81% | 401.85M | Mar 2019 | ACEI vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 87 | 4.74% | 1.00B | Aug 2018 | ACEI vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 74 | 6.90% | 527.81M | Jan 2024 | ACEI vs QFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 75 | 5.33% | 1.02B | Sep 2018 | ACEI vs POCT |
Often Compared With ACEI
Investors most often compare ACEI with CWII, TLTX, AVGW. These 13 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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