NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI) 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 IWMI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IWMI
IWMI charges 0.68% annually. There are 74 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 | IWMI vs PEPS | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | IWMI vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | IWMI vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | IWMI vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 398.58M | Oct 2023 | IWMI vs PAPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IWMI
IWMI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 9 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | IWMI vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 94 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | IWMI vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | IWMI vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 90 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | IWMI vs AMDY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 86 | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | IWMI vs BUCK |
Top Performing IWMI Alternatives (YTD)
IWMI is at 16.33% YTD. There are 26 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 | IWMI vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | IWMI vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 297.09% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | IWMI vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 176.01% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | IWMI vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 101.34% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | IWMI vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IWMI
IWMI has 15.41% 1-year volatility. There are 101 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 | IWMI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | IWMI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | IWMI vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.11% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | IWMI vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.52% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | IWMI vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IWMI
IWMI has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.40%. There are 52 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -1.31% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | IWMI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | IWMI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | IWMI vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | IWMI vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | IWMI vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With IWMI
Investors most often compare IWMI with IWM, IWMY, RDTE. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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