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 131 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 | GIF vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | GIF vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | GIF vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 166.08M | Apr 2024 | GIF vs FYEE | |
| Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 4.25B | Oct 2023 | GIF vs GPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GIF
Among 148 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | GIF vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 298.09M | Jul 2023 | GIF vs GOOY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 93 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GIF vs THTA | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 88 | 22.71M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs GOOP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 86 | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | GIF vs BUCK |
Top Performing GIF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 241 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 272.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 272.94% | 14.71M | Oct 2025 | GIF vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 144.27% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | GIF vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 65.44% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | GIF vs CHPY | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 56.61% | 62.15M | May 2024 | GIF vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 47.14% | 82.87M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs MRNY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GIF
GIF has 36.85% 1-year volatility. There are 193 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 | GIF vs IPDP | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.10% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | GIF vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.87% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.88% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | GIF vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.15% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GIF
Among 150 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 | GIF vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | GIF vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GIF vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | GIF vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from REX
The 10 most viewed REX ETFs shown here include FEPI, AIPI, NVDX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $733M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income, Technology Equities | 50 | 6.42% | 733.17M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs FEPI | |
| REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 44 | 7.75% | 433.48M | Jun 2024 | GIF vs AIPI | |
| T-REX 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF | Leveraged Equities | 28 | 6.54% | 576.52M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs NVDX | |
| REX NVDA Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | 48 | 9.51% | 101.19M | May 2025 | GIF vs NVII | |
| REX TSLA Growth & Income ETF | Leveraged Equities, Derivative Income | 30 | -14.81% | 44.65M | Jun 2025 | GIF vs TSII | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | Cryptocurrency | 30 | 16.06% | — | Dec 2024 | GIF vs CEPI | |
| REX Drone ETF | Aerospace & Defense | — | 16.66% | 101.41M | Oct 2025 | GIF vs DRNZ | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities | 45 | 77.62% | 14.23M | Feb 2023 | GIF vs WTIU | |
| T-REX 2X Long BMNR Daily Target ETF | Leveraged Equities | — | -79.08% | — | Sep 2025 | GIF vs BMNU | |
| T-REX 2X Long Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 1 | -60.21% | — | Jul 2024 | GIF vs BTCL |
Often Compared With GIF
Investors most often compare GIF with EIPI, TLTX, DHSB. These 8 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income | 82 | 14.86% | 1.05B | Sep 2011 | GIF vs EIPI | |
| Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF | Government Bonds, Derivative Income | — | 0.01% | — | Jul 2025 | GIF vs TLTX | |
| Day Hagan Smart Buffer ETF | Derivative Income | 65 | 3.89% | 39.66M | Feb 2025 | GIF vs DHSB | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 40 | 6.33% | 388.80M | Oct 2023 | GIF vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 81 | 3.98% | 344.74M | Dec 2007 | GIF vs PBP | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 5.92% | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | GIF vs QYLD | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | Derivative Income | 66 | 10.16% | 749.48M | Jul 2024 | GIF vs QQA | |
| REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | 33.28% | 40.50M | Oct 2025 | GIF vs ULTI |
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