YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) Alternatives
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) 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 MSTY. 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 MSTY
MSTY charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MSTY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | MSTY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | MSTY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | MSTY vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | MSTY vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | MSTY vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSTY
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 | MSTY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 96 | Aug 20, 2024 | MSTY vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | MSTY vs GOOP | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 80 | Dec 13, 2016 | MSTY vs DIVO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 80 | May 9, 2024 | MSTY vs USOY |
Top Performing MSTY Alternatives (YTD)
MSTY 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 | MSTY vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | MSTY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | MSTY vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.49% | May 1, 2024 | MSTY vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.20% | Oct 23, 2025 | MSTY vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSTY
MSTY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 ESG Covered Call ETF | 0.00% | Feb 21, 2023 | MSTY vs QYLE | |
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | MSTY vs IPDP | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | MSTY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | MSTY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.74% | Aug 25, 2021 | MSTY vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSTY
MSTY 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 | MSTY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | MSTY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | MSTY vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | MSTY vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | MSTY vs TCAL |
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