Global X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF (DJIA) 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 DJIA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DJIA
DJIA charges 0.60% annually. There are 52 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 | DJIA vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | DJIA vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | DJIA vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | DJIA vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 768.95M | Jul 2024 | DJIA vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DJIA
DJIA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 64 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | DJIA vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 94 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | DJIA vs THTA | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | DJIA vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | DJIA vs GOOY | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 91 | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | DJIA vs QYLD |
Top Performing DJIA Alternatives (YTD)
DJIA is at 3.81% YTD. There are 131 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 | DJIA vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | DJIA vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 356.51% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | DJIA vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 197.43% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | DJIA vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 111.33% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | DJIA vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DJIA
DJIA has 7.39% 1-year volatility. There are 11 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 | DJIA vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | DJIA vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | DJIA vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.12% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | DJIA vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.50% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | DJIA vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DJIA
DJIA has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.34%. There are 38 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -1.31% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | DJIA vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | DJIA vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | DJIA vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | DJIA vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | DJIA vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include SHLD, AIQ, URA and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.48% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | DJIA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 72 | 31.91% | 11.08B | May 2018 | DJIA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 21 | 9.52% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | DJIA vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 70 | 18.25% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | DJIA vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 30 | 5.80% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | DJIA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 40 | -0.54% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | DJIA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 84 | 5.47% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | DJIA vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 53.84% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | DJIA vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 69 | 23.96% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | DJIA vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 50 | 4.68% | 1.21B | Jun 2011 | DJIA vs SDIV |
Often Compared With DJIA
Investors most often compare DJIA with SCHD, VOO, JEPI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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