FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF (ACYN) 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 ACYN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACYN
ACYN charges 0.75% annually. There are 81 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 | ACYN vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | ACYN vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | ACYN vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 166.08M | Apr 2024 | ACYN vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 344.74M | Dec 2007 | ACYN vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACYN
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 | ACYN vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 298.09M | Jul 2023 | ACYN vs GOOY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 93 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | ACYN vs THTA | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 89 | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | ACYN vs QYLD | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 89 | 117.86M | Aug 2024 | ACYN vs TSMY |
Top Performing ACYN Alternatives (YTD)
Among 239 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 336.58%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 336.58% | 14.71M | Oct 2025 | ACYN vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 181.57% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | ACYN vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 82.97% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | ACYN vs CHPY | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 59.27% | 62.15M | May 2024 | ACYN vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 55.67% | 82.87M | Oct 2023 | ACYN vs MRNY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACYN
ACYN has 6.88% 1-year volatility. There are 11 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 | ACYN vs IPDP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.14% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | ACYN vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.82% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | ACYN vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | ACYN vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.12% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | ACYN vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACYN
Among 146 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 | ACYN vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | ACYN vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | ACYN vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | ACYN vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | ACYN vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With ACYN
Investors most often compare ACYN with ACII, CWII, QQA. These 3 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Index Autocallable Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | — | Sep 2025 | ACYN vs ACII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | 35.03% | 2.95M | Nov 2025 | ACYN vs CWII | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | Derivative Income | 77 | 14.23% | 749.48M | Jul 2024 | ACYN vs QQA |
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