Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF (NUKX) 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 NUKX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NUKX
NUKX charges 1.07% annually. There are 236 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 | NUKX vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | NUKX vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | NUKX vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | NUKX vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 347.16M | Dec 2007 | NUKX vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NUKX
Among 163 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | NUKX vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 94 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | NUKX vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | NUKX vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 90 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | NUKX vs AMDY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 86 | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | NUKX vs BUCK |
Top Performing NUKX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 248 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 19,132.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX HOOD Growth & Income ETF | 19,132.59% | 1.44M | Nov 2025 | NUKX vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | NUKX vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 297.09% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | NUKX vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 176.01% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | NUKX vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 101.34% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | NUKX vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NUKX
NUKX has 52.36% 1-year volatility. There are 229 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 | NUKX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | NUKX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | NUKX vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.11% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | NUKX vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.52% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | NUKX vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NUKX
Among 163 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% | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | NUKX vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | NUKX vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | NUKX vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | NUKX vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | NUKX vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from Nicholas Wealth
The 1 most viewed Nicholas Wealth ETFs shown here include SLVX and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Silver Income ETF | Silver, Precious Metals, Derivative Income, Options Trading, Actively Managed | — | — | 3.06M | Feb 2026 | NUKX vs SLVX |
Often Compared With NUKX
Investors most often compare NUKX with BENJ, ENFR, BPH. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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