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 156 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 | GMEY vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 329.53M | Mar 2024 | GMEY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.39M | Sep 2024 | GMEY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | GMEY vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 781.48M | Jul 2024 | GMEY vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMEY
Among 197 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GMEY vs THTA | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 92 | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | GMEY vs XYLD | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 92 | 358.08M | Dec 2007 | GMEY vs PBP | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 89 | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | GMEY vs RYLD | |
| Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | 89 | 1.30B | Sep 2023 | GMEY vs BALI |
Top Performing GMEY Alternatives (YTD)
GMEY is at -8.59% YTD. There are 201 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 176.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 176.66% | 22.04M | Oct 2025 | GMEY vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 150.15% | 114.09M | Jul 2025 | GMEY vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 89.19% | 382.78M | Sep 2023 | GMEY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 66.15% | 106.87M | Oct 2023 | GMEY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | 64.23% | 64.01M | Dec 2024 | GMEY vs SOXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMEY
GMEY has 29.60% 1-year volatility. There are 204 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.47% | 489.70M | Oct 2022 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strateg... | 2.94% | 112.06M | Aug 2022 | GMEY vs HYGW | |
| Janus Henderson Equity Linked Moderate Income ETF | 3.67% | — | Apr 2026 | GMEY vs JELM | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.82% | 289.20M | Apr 2026 | GMEY vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.83% | 90.28M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMEY
Among 197 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 | GMEY vs BUCK | |
| iShares High Yield Corporate Bond Buywrite Strateg... | -1.82% | 112.06M | Aug 2022 | GMEY vs HYGW | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.28M | Feb 2025 | GMEY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.30B | Dec 2015 | GMEY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | GMEY vs THTA |
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Often Compared With GMEY
Investors most often compare GMEY with CRCO, USOY, GOOP. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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