YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF (HOOY) 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 HOOY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HOOY
HOOY 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 | HOOY vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | HOOY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | HOOY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | HOOY vs FYEE | |
| Global X Treasury Bond Enhanced Income ETF | 0.29% | — | Jul 2025 | HOOY vs TLTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HOOY
HOOY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 135 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 96 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | HOOY vs BUCK | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | HOOY vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | HOOY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 91 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | HOOY vs CHPY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 91 | 938.31M | Jan 2014 | HOOY vs FTQI |
Top Performing HOOY Alternatives (YTD)
HOOY is at -3.91% YTD. There are 169 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 | HOOY vs AMDW | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 161.70% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | HOOY vs ARMW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 97.19% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | HOOY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 80.55% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | HOOY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 63.11% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | HOOY vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HOOY
HOOY has 56.45% 1-year volatility. There are 259 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 | HOOY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.38% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | HOOY vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.87% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | HOOY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | HOOY vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 4.95% | 726.94K | May 2026 | HOOY vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HOOY
HOOY has a 1-year max drawdown of -51.54%. There are 154 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -0.84% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | HOOY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | HOOY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | HOOY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | HOOY vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | HOOY vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With HOOY
Investors most often compare HOOY with HOOW, HOOD, HOOX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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