Bitwise Ethereum Option Income Strategy ETF (IETH) 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 IETH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IETH
IETH charges 0.97% annually. There are 127 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 | IETH vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | IETH vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | IETH vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | IETH vs FYEE | |
| Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 4.27B | Oct 2023 | IETH vs GPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IETH
Among 163 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | IETH vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 94 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | IETH vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | IETH vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 90 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | IETH vs AMDY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 86 | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | IETH vs BUCK |
Top Performing IETH Alternatives (YTD)
IETH is at -38.45% YTD. There are 238 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 | IETH vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | IETH vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 297.09% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | IETH vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 176.01% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | IETH vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 101.34% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | IETH vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IETH
IETH has 60.54% 1-year volatility. There are 247 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.98% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | IETH vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | IETH vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | IETH vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.11% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | IETH vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.52% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | IETH vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IETH
Among 163 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 | IETH vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | IETH vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | IETH vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | IETH vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | IETH vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Bitwise
The 10 most viewed Bitwise ETFs shown here include BITW, BITQ, BITC and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $619M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -32.35% | 619.02M | Dec 2025 | IETH vs BITW | |
| Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 25 | 34.62% | 465.20M | May 2021 | IETH vs BITQ | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | Cryptocurrency | 5 | 3.58% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | IETH vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 7 | -13.66% | 9.37M | Sep 2023 | IETH vs AETH | |
| Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -22.48% | — | Apr 2025 | IETH vs ICOI | |
| Bitwise Funds Trust | Derivative Income | 1 | -25.05% | — | Apr 2025 | IETH vs IMST | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -44.19% | 194.13M | Jul 2024 | IETH vs ETHW | |
| Bitwise XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -39.96% | 295.91M | Nov 2025 | IETH vs XRP | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF | Blockchain | 4 | -9.32% | 22.23M | Mar 2025 | IETH vs OWNB | |
| Bitwise Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -43.17% | 582.55M | Oct 2025 | IETH vs BSOL |
Often Compared With IETH
Investors most often compare IETH with PAPI, IPDP, TSMY. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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