Global X U.S. 500 Income Edge ETF (EDGX) 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 EDGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EDGX
Among 302 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with expense-ratio data, the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Equity Plus ETF | 0.10% | 29.28M | Nov 2024 | EDGX vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | EDGX vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | EDGX vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | EDGX vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 787.43M | Jul 2024 | EDGX vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDGX
Among 170 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 | EDGX vs BUCK | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | EDGX vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | EDGX vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 91 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | EDGX vs CHPY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 91 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | EDGX vs FTQI |
Top Performing EDGX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 246 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 163.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 163.57% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | EDGX vs AMDW | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 161.70% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | EDGX vs ARMW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 97.19% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | EDGX vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 80.55% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | EDGX vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 63.11% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | EDGX vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDGX
EDGX has 13.25% 1-year volatility. There are 87 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.74% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | EDGX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.38% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | EDGX vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.87% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | EDGX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | EDGX vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 4.95% | 726.94K | May 2026 | EDGX vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDGX
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 | EDGX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | EDGX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | EDGX vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | EDGX vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | EDGX vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 8.37% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | EDGX vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.27% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | EDGX vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 44 | 16.62% | 10.08B | May 2018 | EDGX vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -8.47% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | EDGX vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 56 | 4.38% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | EDGX vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -1.88% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | EDGX vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.78% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | EDGX vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.24% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | EDGX vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 31.00% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | EDGX vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 53 | 19.02% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | EDGX vs PAVE |
Often Compared With EDGX
Investors most often compare EDGX with TLTX, QRMI, AVGW. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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