Bitwise Funds Trust (IMST) Alternatives
Bitwise Funds Trust (IMST) 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 IMST. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IMST
IMST charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IMST alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | IMST vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | IMST vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | IMST vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | IMST vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | IMST vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IMST
Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 97 | Jul 27, 2023 | IMST vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 96 | Aug 20, 2024 | IMST vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | IMST vs GOOP | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 80 | Dec 13, 2016 | IMST vs DIVO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 80 | May 9, 2024 | IMST vs USOY |
Top Performing IMST Alternatives (YTD)
IMST alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 60.22% | May 9, 2024 | IMST vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | IMST vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | IMST vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.49% | May 1, 2024 | IMST vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.20% | Oct 23, 2025 | IMST vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IMST
IMST alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | IMST vs IPDP | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 ESG Covered Call ETF | 0.00% | Feb 21, 2023 | IMST vs QYLE | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | IMST vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | IMST vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.74% | Aug 25, 2021 | IMST vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IMST
IMST alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | -3.41% | Feb 11, 2025 | IMST vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | IMST vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | IMST vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | IMST vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | IMST vs TCAL |
Other ETFs from Bitwise
Most popular Bitwise ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -0.11% | Mar 20, 2023 | IMST vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 35 | -5.53% | Sep 29, 2023 | IMST vs AETH | |
| Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -21.92% | Apr 1, 2025 | IMST vs ICOI | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | IMST vs ETHW | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | Cryptocurrency | 23 | -1.53% | Sep 29, 2023 | IMST vs BTOP | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF | Blockchain | 6 | -23.72% | Mar 10, 2025 | IMST vs OWNB | |
| Bitwise Web3 ETF | Technology Equities | 41 | -10.27% | Oct 4, 2022 | IMST vs BWEB | |
| Bitwise XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -26.75% | Nov 19, 2025 | IMST vs XRP | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -26.81% | Oct 1, 2025 | IMST vs IETH | |
| Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -6.91% | Apr 1, 2025 | IMST vs IMRA |
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