YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Option Income ETF (MINY) belongs to the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MINY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MINY
MINY charges 1.01% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | MINY vs ISTM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | MINY vs WDIG | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | MINY vs EART | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | MINY vs REMX | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 0.65% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 | MINY vs REXC |
Top Performing MINY Alternatives (YTD)
Among 4 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 8.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 8.24% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | MINY vs FMTL | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.53% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | MINY vs ISTM | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | -0.93% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | MINY vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | -4.89% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | MINY vs EART |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MINY
MINY has 34.72% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 31.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31.72% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | MINY vs ISTM | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 39.76% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | MINY vs FMTL | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 39.92% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | MINY vs EART | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 49.89% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | MINY vs REMX | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 50.38% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 | MINY vs REXC |
Other ETFs from YieldMax
The 10 most viewed YieldMax ETFs shown here include MSTY, ULTY, YMAX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
Often Compared With MINY
Investors most often compare MINY with AMDW, IVVW, FYEE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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