YieldMax SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF (SMCY) Alternatives
YieldMax SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF (SMCY) 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 SMCY. 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 SMCY
SMCY charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Derivative Income category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMCY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | Mar 14, 2024 | SMCY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | Sep 5, 2024 | SMCY vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | Apr 9, 2024 | SMCY vs FYEE | |
| Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | SMCY vs PAPI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | Dec 20, 2007 | SMCY vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMCY
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 | 97 | Jul 27, 2023 | SMCY vs GOOY | |
| YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF | 96 | Aug 20, 2024 | SMCY vs TSMY | |
| Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF | 92 | Oct 30, 2023 | SMCY vs GOOP | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 80 | Dec 13, 2016 | SMCY vs DIVO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 80 | May 9, 2024 | SMCY vs USOY |
Top Performing SMCY Alternatives (YTD)
SMCY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | 60.22% | May 9, 2024 | SMCY vs USOY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | SMCY vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | SMCY vs XOMO | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.49% | May 1, 2024 | SMCY vs CRSH | |
| Roundhill COST WeeklyPay ETF | 17.20% | Oct 23, 2025 | SMCY vs COSW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMCY
SMCY alternatives from the Derivative Income category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | Dec 24, 2018 | SMCY vs IPDP | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 ESG Covered Call ETF | 0.00% | Feb 21, 2023 | SMCY vs QYLE | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 6.23% | Feb 11, 2025 | SMCY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | SMCY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 7.74% | Aug 25, 2021 | SMCY vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMCY
SMCY 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 | SMCY vs LQTI | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | SMCY vs XRMI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.04% | Aug 25, 2021 | SMCY vs QRMI | |
| Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF | -6.55% | Sep 4, 2024 | SMCY vs KHPI | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ... | -7.24% | Mar 26, 2025 | SMCY vs TCAL |
Other ETFs from YieldMax
Most popular YieldMax ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -13.58% | Feb 21, 2024 | SMCY vs MSTY | |
| YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 25 | -3.71% | Feb 28, 2024 | SMCY vs ULTY | |
| YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs | Large Cap Blend Equities | 15 | -13.13% | Jan 16, 2024 | SMCY vs YMAX | |
| YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 87 | -1.61% | May 10, 2023 | SMCY vs NVDY | |
| YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 70 | -10.58% | Nov 22, 2022 | SMCY vs TSLY | |
| YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | -9.13% | Jan 29, 2024 | SMCY vs YMAG | |
| YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 55 | -13.43% | Oct 7, 2024 | SMCY vs PLTY | |
| YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 7 | -21.78% | Aug 14, 2023 | SMCY vs CONY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | Derivative Income, Semiconductors | — | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | SMCY vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -19.99% | Apr 22, 2024 | SMCY vs YBIT |
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