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 264 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% | 27.28M | Nov 2024 | EDGX vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | EDGX vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | EDGX vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 166.08M | Apr 2024 | EDGX vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 344.74M | Dec 2007 | EDGX vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDGX
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 | EDGX vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 92 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | EDGX vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 298.09M | Jul 2023 | EDGX vs GOOY | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 88 | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | EDGX vs QYLD | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 88 | 117.86M | Aug 2024 | EDGX vs TSMY |
Top Performing EDGX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 239 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 363.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 363.23% | 14.71M | Oct 2025 | EDGX vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 192.40% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | EDGX vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 85.77% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | EDGX vs CHPY | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 62.18% | 62.15M | May 2024 | EDGX vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 51.59% | 82.87M | Oct 2023 | EDGX vs MRNY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDGX
EDGX has 13.10% 1-year volatility. There are 89 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 | EDGX vs IPDP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.14% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | EDGX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.83% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | EDGX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | EDGX vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.10% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | EDGX vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDGX
Among 142 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 | EDGX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | EDGX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | 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 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 | 15 | -2.28% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | EDGX vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 34 | 17.93% | 7.06B | Nov 2010 | EDGX vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 81 | 35.98% | 10.85B | May 2018 | EDGX vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 75 | 25.71% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | EDGX vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 11.15% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | EDGX vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 4.75% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | EDGX vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.96% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | EDGX vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | EDGX vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 59 | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | EDGX vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 61 | 5.97% | 1.25B | Jun 2011 | EDGX vs SDIV |
Often Compared With EDGX
Investors most often compare EDGX with AVGW, TLTX, QRMI. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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