YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY) 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 NVDY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NVDY
NVDY charges 0.99% annually. There are 138 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 | NVDY vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 303.13M | Mar 2024 | NVDY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.59M | Sep 2024 | NVDY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | NVDY vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | 768.95M | Jul 2024 | NVDY vs QQA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NVDY
NVDY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 81 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 | NVDY vs CHPY | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 94 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | NVDY vs THTA | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 92 | 262.22M | Jul 2023 | NVDY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 90 | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | NVDY vs AMDY | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 86 | 465.86M | Oct 2022 | NVDY vs BUCK |
Top Performing NVDY Alternatives (YTD)
NVDY is at 7.04% YTD. There are 86 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 | NVDY vs HOII | |
| REX CRWV Growth & Income ETF | 13,199.78% | 2.19M | Nov 2025 | NVDY vs CWII | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 297.09% | 17.52M | Oct 2025 | NVDY vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 176.01% | 83.00M | Jul 2025 | NVDY vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 101.34% | 409.32M | Sep 2023 | NVDY vs AMDY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NVDY
NVDY has 28.32% 1-year volatility. There are 168 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 | NVDY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | NVDY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.84% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | NVDY vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.11% | 292.66M | Feb 2025 | NVDY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 5.52% | 50.16M | Aug 2021 | NVDY vs XRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NVDY
NVDY has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.81%. There are 85 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 | NVDY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.05M | Feb 2025 | NVDY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | NVDY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | NVDY vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | NVDY vs OMAH |
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Often Compared With NVDY
Investors most often compare NVDY with NVDA, NVDX, NVII. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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