Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (GPIQ) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GPIQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GPIQ
GPIQ charges 0.29% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 150.50M | Jun 2026 | GPIQ vs QNDX | |
| iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 302.44M | Jul 2026 | GPIQ vs IQQ | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | GPIQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | GPIQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 194.23M | Oct 2021 | GPIQ vs QQMG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GPIQ
GPIQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 15 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | GPIQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | GPIQ vs PQAP | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | GPIQ vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | GPIQ vs QMAR | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 90 | 907.91M | Jan 2014 | GPIQ vs FTQI |
Top Performing GPIQ Alternatives (YTD)
GPIQ is at 13.18% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 44.44% | 69.09M | May 2021 | GPIQ vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 31.94% | 4.57B | Apr 2006 | GPIQ vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 24.40% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | GPIQ vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.43% | 16.09M | Dec 2025 | GPIQ vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 16.27% | 1.33B | Mar 2012 | GPIQ vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GPIQ
GPIQ has 16.68% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 4.22% | — | Apr 2024 | GPIQ vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.73% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | GPIQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.44% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | GPIQ vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.93% | — | Jul 2024 | GPIQ vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 6.14% | 162.74M | Jun 2024 | GPIQ vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GPIQ
GPIQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.51%. There are 27 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -2.06% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | GPIQ vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.52% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | GPIQ vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.58% | — | Apr 2024 | GPIQ vs QCAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | GPIQ vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -3.47% | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | GPIQ vs QB |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIX, AAAU, GSLC and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
Often Compared With GPIQ
Investors most often compare GPIQ with QQQI, JEPQ, QDVO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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