Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (GLDY) Alternatives
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (GLDY) 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 GLDY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLDY
GLDY charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLDY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | GLDY vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | GLDY vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | GLDY vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | GLDY vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | GLDY vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDY
Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 97 | Jul 27, 2023 | GLDY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 96 | Aug 20, 2024 | GLDY vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | GLDY vs GOOP | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 80 | Dec 13, 2016 | GLDY vs DIVO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 80 | May 9, 2024 | GLDY vs USOY |
Top Performing GLDY Alternatives (YTD)
GLDY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 60.22% | May 9, 2024 | GLDY vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | GLDY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | GLDY vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.49% | May 1, 2024 | GLDY vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.20% | Oct 23, 2025 | GLDY vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDY
GLDY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | GLDY vs IPDP | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 ESG Covered Call ETF | 0.00% | Feb 21, 2023 | GLDY vs QYLE | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | GLDY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | GLDY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.74% | Aug 25, 2021 | GLDY vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDY
GLDY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | -3.41% | Feb 11, 2025 | GLDY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | GLDY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | GLDY vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | GLDY vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | GLDY vs TCAL |
Other ETFs from Defiance
Most popular Defiance ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Quantum ETF | Technology Equities | 85 | -1.95% | Sep 5, 2018 | GLDY vs QTUM | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | Options Trading, Dividend | 52 | -5.94% | Sep 13, 2023 | GLDY vs QQQY | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 1 | -49.22% | Aug 14, 2024 | GLDY vs MSTX | |
| Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 54 | -1.56% | Oct 21, 2024 | GLDY vs XMAG | |
| Defiance Nasdaq 100 Income Target ETF | Derivative Income | 52 | -6.11% | Jun 20, 2024 | GLDY vs QQQT | |
| Defiance R2000 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ETF | Options Trading | 35 | -1.55% | Oct 30, 2023 | GLDY vs IWMY | |
| Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF | Technology Equities | — | 12.84% | Jul 24, 2025 | GLDY vs AIPO | |
| Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 54 | -3.61% | Mar 7, 2024 | GLDY vs SPYT | |
| Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET... | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 50 | -3.64% | Sep 18, 2023 | GLDY vs WDTE | |
| Defiance Leveraged Long Income MSTR ETF | Derivative Income, Leveraged Equities | — | -39.41% | May 1, 2025 | GLDY vs MST |
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