YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) Alternatives
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) 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 BABO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BABO
BABO charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BABO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | BABO vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | BABO vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | BABO vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | BABO vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | BABO vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BABO
Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 97 | Jul 27, 2023 | BABO vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 96 | Aug 20, 2024 | BABO vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | BABO vs GOOP | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 80 | Dec 13, 2016 | BABO vs DIVO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 80 | May 9, 2024 | BABO vs USOY |
Top Performing BABO Alternatives (YTD)
BABO alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 60.22% | May 9, 2024 | BABO vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | BABO vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | BABO vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.49% | May 1, 2024 | BABO vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.20% | Oct 23, 2025 | BABO vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BABO
BABO alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | BABO vs IPDP | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 ESG Covered Call ETF | 0.00% | Feb 21, 2023 | BABO vs QYLE | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | BABO vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | BABO vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.74% | Aug 25, 2021 | BABO vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BABO
BABO alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | -3.41% | Feb 11, 2025 | BABO vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | BABO vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | BABO vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | BABO vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | BABO vs TCAL |
Other ETFs from YieldMax
Most popular YieldMax ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -13.58% | Feb 21, 2024 | BABO vs MSTY | |
| YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 25 | -3.71% | Feb 28, 2024 | BABO vs ULTY | |
| YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs | Large Cap Blend Equities | 15 | -13.13% | Jan 16, 2024 | BABO vs YMAX | |
| YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 87 | -1.61% | May 10, 2023 | BABO vs NVDY | |
| YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 70 | -10.58% | Nov 22, 2022 | BABO vs TSLY | |
| YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | -9.13% | Jan 29, 2024 | BABO vs YMAG | |
| YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 55 | -13.43% | Oct 7, 2024 | BABO vs PLTY | |
| YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 7 | -21.78% | Aug 14, 2023 | BABO vs CONY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | Derivative Income, Semiconductors | — | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | BABO vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -19.99% | Apr 22, 2024 | BABO vs YBIT |
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