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 146 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 | GMEY vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | GMEY vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | GMEY vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | GMEY vs FYEE | |
| Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 4.77B | Oct 2023 | GMEY vs GPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMEY
Among 169 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 96 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GMEY vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | GMEY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 91 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | GMEY vs CHPY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 91 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | GMEY vs FTQI |
Top Performing GMEY Alternatives (YTD)
GMEY is at 3.71% YTD. There are 136 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 163.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 163.57% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | GMEY vs AMDW | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 161.70% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | GMEY vs ARMW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 97.19% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | GMEY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 80.55% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | GMEY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 63.11% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | GMEY vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMEY
GMEY has 27.81% 1-year volatility. There are 184 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.74% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.41% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | GMEY vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | GMEY vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.00% | 726.94K | May 2026 | GMEY vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMEY
Among 170 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% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | 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, GOOP, CRCO. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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