YieldMax META Option Income ETF (FBY) 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 FBY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FBY
FBY charges 0.99% annually. There are 145 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 | FBY vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | FBY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | FBY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | FBY vs FYEE | |
| Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 4.77B | Oct 2023 | FBY vs GPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FBY
FBY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 140 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | FBY vs THTA | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 95 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | FBY vs BUCK | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 94 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | FBY vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | FBY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | FBY vs GOOY |
Top Performing FBY Alternatives (YTD)
FBY is at -1.74% YTD. There are 167 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 207.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 207.86% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | FBY vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 184.48% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | FBY vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 109.12% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | FBY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 89.76% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | FBY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 70.96% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | FBY vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FBY
FBY has 31.80% 1-year volatility. There are 200 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.80% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | FBY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.45% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | FBY vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | FBY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.86% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | FBY vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.08% | 726.94K | May 2026 | FBY vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FBY
FBY has a 1-year max drawdown of -29.50%. There are 130 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -0.84% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | FBY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | FBY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | FBY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | FBY vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | FBY vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from YieldMax
The 10 most viewed YieldMax ETFs shown here include MSTY, ULTY, YMAX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
Often Compared With FBY
Investors most often compare FBY with META, AMZY, XOMO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare FBY with Any Fund or Stock
Compare FBY with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair FBY with funds that move differently
YieldMax META Option Income ETF alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to FBY.
Explore FBY Diversifiers