REX Growth & Income Universe ETF (GIF) 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 GIF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GIF
GIF charges 0.99% annually. There are 153 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% | 29.05M | Nov 2024 | GIF vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.39M | Sep 2024 | GIF vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 329.53M | Mar 2024 | GIF vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | GIF vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 769.07M | Jul 2024 | GIF vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GIF
Among 200 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 96 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GIF vs THTA | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 95 | 489.70M | Oct 2022 | GIF vs BUCK | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 93 | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | GIF vs XYLD | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 92 | 358.08M | Dec 2007 | GIF vs PBP | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 90 | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | GIF vs RYLD |
Top Performing GIF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 264 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 146.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 146.74% | 114.09M | Jul 2025 | GIF vs AMDW | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 134.95% | 22.04M | Oct 2025 | GIF vs ARMW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 87.43% | 382.78M | Sep 2023 | GIF vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 60.69% | 106.87M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | 58.34% | 64.01M | Dec 2024 | GIF vs SOXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GIF
Among 313 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 2.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.59% | 489.70M | Oct 2022 | GIF vs BUCK | |
| iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strateg... | 2.92% | 112.06M | Aug 2022 | GIF vs HYGW | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.76% | 289.20M | Apr 2026 | GIF vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.81% | 90.28M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.86% | 1.30B | Dec 2015 | GIF vs BUYW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GIF
Among 200 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% | 489.70M | Oct 2022 | GIF vs BUCK | |
| iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strateg... | -1.82% | 112.06M | Aug 2022 | GIF vs HYGW | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.28M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.30B | Dec 2015 | GIF vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GIF vs THTA |
Other ETFs from REX
The 10 most viewed REX ETFs shown here include FEPI, AIPI, NVDX and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $651M.
Often Compared With GIF
Investors most often compare GIF with CHPY, EIPI, BTCL. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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