Anfield Enhanced Market ETF (AEMS) 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 AEMS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AEMS
AEMS charges 1.21% annually. There are 267 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% | 27.32M | Nov 2024 | AEMS vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | AEMS vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | AEMS vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | AEMS vs FYEE | |
| Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF | 0.29% | — | Jul 2025 | AEMS vs TLTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AEMS
Among 163 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 96 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | AEMS vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | AEMS vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | AEMS vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 91 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | AEMS vs AMDY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 87 | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | AEMS vs BUCK |
Top Performing AEMS Alternatives (YTD)
AEMS is at 12.51% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19,132.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX HOOD Growth & Income ETF | 19,132.59% | 1.44M | Nov 2025 | AEMS vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | AEMS vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 287.65% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | AEMS vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 175.60% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | AEMS vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 101.64% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | AEMS vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AEMS
AEMS has 16.91% 1-year volatility. There are 112 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.98% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | AEMS vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | AEMS vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.88% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | AEMS vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.11% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | AEMS vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.50% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | AEMS vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AEMS
Among 164 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% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | AEMS vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | AEMS vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | AEMS vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | AEMS vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | AEMS vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Anfield
The 1 most viewed Anfield ETFs shown here include ADFI and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $46M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfield Dynamic Fixed Income ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 24 | 0.14% | 46.22M | Aug 2020 | AEMS vs ADFI |
Often Compared With AEMS
Investors most often compare AEMS with GOOP, USOY, MRNY. These 16 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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