YieldMax GME Option Income Strategy ETF (GMEY) 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 GMEY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GMEY
GMEY charges 0.99% annually. There are 138 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% | 27.32M | Nov 2024 | GMEY vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | GMEY vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | GMEY vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | GMEY vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 768.95M | Jul 2024 | GMEY vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMEY
Among 165 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 96 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | GMEY vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GMEY vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | GMEY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 91 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | GMEY vs AMDY | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 88 | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | GMEY vs QYLD |
Top Performing GMEY Alternatives (YTD)
GMEY is at 0.95% YTD. There are 147 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19,132.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX HOOD Growth & Income ETF | 19,132.59% | 1.44M | Nov 2025 | GMEY vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | GMEY vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 274.37% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | GMEY vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 184.89% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | GMEY vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 105.82% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | GMEY vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMEY
GMEY has 28.31% 1-year volatility. There are 167 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.97% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.87% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | GMEY vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.09% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.50% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | GMEY vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMEY
Among 166 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% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | GMEY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GMEY vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | GMEY vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With GMEY
Investors most often compare GMEY with USOY, MRNY, GOOP. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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