Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) Alternatives
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) 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 QYLD. 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 QYLD
QYLD charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QYLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | QYLD vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | QYLD vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | QYLD vs FYEE | |
| Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF | 0.29% | Jul 17, 2024 | QYLD vs QQA | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | QYLD vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QYLD
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 | QYLD vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 95 | Aug 20, 2024 | QYLD vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | QYLD vs GOOP | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 76 | May 9, 2024 | QYLD vs USOY | |
| NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF | 76 | Jun 24, 2024 | QYLD vs IWMI |
Top Performing QYLD Alternatives (YTD)
QYLD alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 59.52% | May 9, 2024 | QYLD vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 55.26% | Oct 23, 2023 | QYLD vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 23.45% | Aug 30, 2023 | QYLD vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 18.37% | May 1, 2024 | QYLD vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.85% | Oct 23, 2025 | QYLD vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QYLD
QYLD 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 | QYLD vs QYLE | |
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | QYLD vs IPDP | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | QYLD vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | QYLD vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.77% | Aug 25, 2021 | QYLD vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QYLD
QYLD 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 | QYLD vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | QYLD vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | QYLD vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | QYLD vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | QYLD vs TCAL |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 13.41% | Sep 11, 2023 | QYLD vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 92 | 15.28% | Nov 4, 2010 | QYLD vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 93 | 8.86% | Apr 19, 2010 | QYLD vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.92% | May 11, 2018 | QYLD vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 38 | -6.43% | Sep 12, 2016 | QYLD vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 11.66% | Apr 19, 2010 | QYLD vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 51 | -0.58% | Jun 24, 2013 | QYLD vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 88 | 6.32% | Jun 8, 2011 | QYLD vs SDIV | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 85 | 8.16% | Mar 6, 2017 | QYLD vs PAVE | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -6.25% | Oct 22, 2014 | QYLD vs DAX |
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