YieldMax MSTR Performance & Distribution Target 25 ETF (MSST) 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 MSST. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MSST
MSST charges 0.99% annually. There are 141 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% | 28.26M | Nov 2024 | MSST vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 307.07M | Mar 2024 | MSST vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.12M | Sep 2024 | MSST vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | MSST vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 341.06M | Dec 2007 | MSST vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSST
Among 167 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | MSST vs THTA | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.11B | Apr 2025 | MSST vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 413.17M | Sep 2023 | MSST vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 240.18M | Jul 2023 | MSST vs GOOY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 89 | 904.92M | Jan 2014 | MSST vs FTQI |
Top Performing MSST Alternatives (YTD)
MSST is at -33.85% YTD. There are 229 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 228.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 228.85% | 22.82M | Oct 2025 | MSST vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 174.56% | 109.34M | Jul 2025 | MSST vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 117.77% | 118.18M | Oct 2023 | MSST vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 104.78% | 413.17M | Sep 2023 | MSST vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 74.91% | 1.11B | Apr 2025 | MSST vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSST
MSST has 75.61% 1-year volatility. There are 271 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.92% | 470.81M | Oct 2022 | MSST vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.91% | 90.87M | Feb 2025 | MSST vs HYTI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF | 4.45% | — | May 2026 | MSST vs FINY | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | MSST vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.15% | 293.75M | Feb 2025 | MSST vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSST
Among 167 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% | 470.81M | Oct 2022 | MSST vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.87M | Feb 2025 | MSST vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | MSST vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | MSST vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | MSST vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With MSST
Investors most often compare MSST with BCI, GSG, IPDP. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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