NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QQQI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI charges 0.68% annually. There are 33 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 150.50M | Jun 2026 | QQQI vs QNDX | |
| iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 302.44M | Jul 2026 | QQQI vs IQQ | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | QQQI vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | QQQI vs QQQ | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 28.20M | Oct 2024 | QQQI vs QNXT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 49. There are 32 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QQQI vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QQQI vs PQAP | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QQQI vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QQQI vs QMAR | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 88 | 907.91M | Jan 2014 | QQQI vs FTQI |
Top Performing QQQI Alternatives (YTD)
QQQI is at 11.18% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 49.72% | 69.09M | May 2021 | QQQI vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 38.96% | 4.57B | Apr 2006 | QQQI vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 28.97% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | QQQI vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 21.62% | 16.09M | Dec 2025 | QQQI vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 19.62% | 1.33B | Mar 2012 | QQQI vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI has 16.49% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 4.26% | — | Apr 2024 | QQQI vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.76% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QQQI vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.46% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QQQI vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 6.00% | — | Jul 2024 | QQQI vs QCJL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 6.27% | 162.74M | Jun 2024 | QQQI vs QBUF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.61%. There are 28 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -2.06% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QQQI vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.52% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QQQI vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.58% | — | Apr 2024 | QQQI vs QCAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QQQI vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -3.47% | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QQQI vs QB |
Other ETFs from Neos
The 10 most viewed Neos ETFs shown here include SPYI, BTCI, IAUI and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $11B.
Often Compared With QQQI
Investors most often compare QQQI with JEPQ, GPIQ, JEPI. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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