REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF (CWII) 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 CWII. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CWII
CWII charges 1.03% annually. There are 244 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 | CWII vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | CWII vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | CWII vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | CWII vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 352.13M | Dec 2007 | CWII vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CWII
Among 169 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 96 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | CWII vs BUCK | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 96 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | CWII vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 94 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | CWII vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 94 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | CWII vs CHPY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 92 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | CWII vs FTQI |
Top Performing CWII Alternatives (YTD)
Among 247 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 182.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 182.49% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | CWII vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 181.24% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | CWII vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 107.90% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | CWII vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 93.46% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | CWII vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 70.62% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | CWII vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CWII
Among 297 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 2.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.80% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | CWII vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.41% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | CWII vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | CWII vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | CWII vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.00% | 726.94K | May 2026 | CWII vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CWII
Among 170 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 | CWII vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | CWII vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | CWII vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | CWII vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | CWII vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from REX Shares
The 7 most viewed REX Shares ETFs shown here include ULTI, TLDR, NFLU and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $54M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -3.92% | 34.99M | Oct 2025 | CWII vs ULTI | |
| The Laddered T-Bill ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | — | 6.26M | Jan 2026 | CWII vs TLDR | |
| T-REX 2X Long Netflix Daily Target ETF | Leveraged Equities | 1 | -46.45% | 53.93M | Sep 2024 | CWII vs NFLU | |
| REX COIN Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | 2.18M | Jun 2025 | CWII vs COII | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Ether Daily Target ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 4 | -69.30% | — | Oct 2024 | CWII vs ETU | |
| REX Autocallable Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | 38.81M | Feb 2026 | CWII vs ATCL | |
| REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -44.38% | — | Sep 2025 | CWII vs ESK |
Often Compared With CWII
Investors most often compare CWII with DHSB, XLII, MSTK. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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