YieldMax™ R2000 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (RDTY) 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 RDTY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RDTY
RDTY charges 1.01% annually. There are 227 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% | 29.28M | Nov 2024 | RDTY vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | RDTY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | RDTY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | RDTY vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 414.48M | Oct 2023 | RDTY vs PAPI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RDTY
RDTY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 71 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 96 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | RDTY vs THTA | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 95 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | RDTY vs BUCK | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | RDTY vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 94 | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | RDTY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | RDTY vs GOOY |
Top Performing RDTY Alternatives (YTD)
RDTY is at 19.05% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 192.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 192.73% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | RDTY vs AMDW | |
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 185.60% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | RDTY vs ARMW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 113.61% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | RDTY vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 91.45% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | RDTY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 74.58% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | RDTY vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RDTY
RDTY has 17.33% 1-year volatility. There are 128 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.80% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | RDTY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.44% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | RDTY vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.85% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | RDTY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | RDTY vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.05% | 726.94K | May 2026 | RDTY vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RDTY
RDTY has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.20%. There are 68 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -0.84% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | RDTY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | RDTY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | RDTY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | RDTY vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | RDTY vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from YieldMax
The 10 most viewed YieldMax ETFs shown here include MSTY, ULTY, YMAX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
Often Compared With RDTY
Investors most often compare RDTY with QDTY, RDTE, IWMY. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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