NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) Alternatives
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) 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 QQQI. 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 QQQI
QQQI charges 0.68% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QQQI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | QQQI vs SPIN | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | QQQI vs IVVW | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | QQQI vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | Jul 17, 2024 | QQQI vs QQA | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | QQQI vs PAPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QQQI
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 | 96 | Jul 27, 2023 | QQQI vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 94 | Aug 20, 2024 | QQQI vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 90 | Oct 30, 2023 | QQQI vs GOOP | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 76 | May 9, 2024 | QQQI vs USOY | |
| NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF | 72 | Jun 24, 2024 | QQQI vs IWMI |
Top Performing QQQI Alternatives (YTD)
QQQI alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 62.80% | May 9, 2024 | QQQI vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 53.93% | Oct 23, 2023 | QQQI vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 23.41% | Aug 30, 2023 | QQQI vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 23.38% | May 1, 2024 | QQQI vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.85% | Oct 23, 2025 | QQQI vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI 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 | QQQI vs QYLE | |
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | QQQI vs IPDP | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | QQQI vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQQI vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.77% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQQI vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QQQI
QQQI 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 | QQQI vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQQI vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | QQQI vs QRMI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -5.65% | Dec 29, 2015 | QQQI vs BUYW | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | -6.35% | Dec 13, 2016 | QQQI vs DIVO |
Other ETFs from Neos
Most popular Neos ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 58 | -2.44% | Aug 29, 2022 | QQQI vs SPYI | |
| NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 6 | -20.86% | Oct 16, 2024 | QQQI vs BTCI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | Derivative Income, Gold | — | 4.87% | Jun 4, 2025 | QQQI vs IAUI | |
| NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF | Hedge Fund | 59 | -2.75% | Dec 19, 2019 | QQQI vs QQQH | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 95 | 1.33% | Aug 29, 2022 | QQQI vs CSHI | |
| NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF | Derivative Income | 21 | 1.65% | Jan 14, 2025 | QQQI vs IYRI | |
| NEOS MSCI EAFE High Income ETF | Derivative Income | — | -0.33% | Sep 16, 2025 | QQQI vs NIHI | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | 0.86% | Aug 29, 2022 | QQQI vs BNDI | |
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | Energy Equities | — | 16.36% | Dec 17, 2025 | QQQI vs MLPI | |
| NEOS Enhanced Income Credit Select ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 78 | 0.39% | Sep 27, 2024 | QQQI vs HYBI |
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