Global X Nasdaq-100 Income Edge ETF (EDGQ) 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 EDGQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EDGQ
EDGQ charges 0.53% annually. There are 39 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 | EDGQ vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | EDGQ vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | EDGQ vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 166.08M | Apr 2024 | EDGQ vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 749.48M | Jul 2024 | EDGQ vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDGQ
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 | EDGQ vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 298.09M | Jul 2023 | EDGQ vs GOOY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 93 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | EDGQ vs THTA | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 89 | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | EDGQ vs QYLD | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 89 | 117.86M | Aug 2024 | EDGQ vs TSMY |
Top Performing EDGQ 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 | EDGQ vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 181.57% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | EDGQ vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 82.97% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | EDGQ vs CHPY | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 59.27% | 62.15M | May 2024 | EDGQ vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 55.67% | 82.87M | Oct 2023 | EDGQ vs MRNY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDGQ
EDGQ has 15.97% 1-year volatility. There are 110 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 | EDGQ vs IPDP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.14% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | EDGQ vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.82% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | EDGQ vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | EDGQ vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.12% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | EDGQ vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDGQ
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 | EDGQ vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | EDGQ vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | EDGQ vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | EDGQ vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | EDGQ vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include SHLD, URA, AIQ 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 | 17 | -0.74% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | EDGQ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 35 | 17.67% | 7.06B | Nov 2010 | EDGQ vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 79 | 33.84% | 10.85B | May 2018 | EDGQ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 77 | 25.67% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | EDGQ vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 10.63% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | EDGQ vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 50 | 5.99% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | EDGQ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 84 | 5.14% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | EDGQ vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 53.70% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | EDGQ vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 62 | 20.55% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | EDGQ vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 65 | 7.01% | 1.25B | Jun 2011 | EDGQ vs SDIV |
Often Compared With EDGQ
Investors most often compare EDGQ with QQQI, ULTI, GPIX. These 11 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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