NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (XQQI) 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 XQQI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XQQI
XQQI charges 0.98% annually. There are 45 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 101.29B | Oct 2020 | XQQI vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 493.17B | Mar 1999 | XQQI vs QQQ | |
| iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30 ETF | 0.20% | 20.89M | Oct 2024 | XQQI vs QNXT | |
| Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.20% | 217.98M | Oct 2021 | XQQI vs QQMG | |
| Invesco QQQ Equal Weight ETF | 0.25% | 24.12M | Mar 2026 | XQQI vs QEW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XQQI
Among 43 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | XQQI vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | XQQI vs NAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 95 | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | XQQI vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 94 | — | Apr 2024 | XQQI vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 90 | 15.14M | Dec 2024 | XQQI vs PBQQ |
Top Performing XQQI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 49 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 64.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 64.24% | 78.15M | May 2021 | XQQI vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 38.99% | 4.61B | Apr 2006 | XQQI vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 31.01% | 16.30M | Aug 2024 | XQQI vs QQQG | |
| Pacer Metarus Nasdaq 100 Dividend Multiplier 600 E... | 18.77% | — | Sep 2024 | XQQI vs QSIX | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.59% | 16.20M | Dec 2025 | XQQI vs BALQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XQQI
XQQI has 26.52% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 3.50% | — | Apr 2024 | XQQI vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.34% | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | XQQI vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 4.99% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | XQQI vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | 5.26% | 158.27M | Jun 2024 | XQQI vs QBUF | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.68% | — | Jul 2024 | XQQI vs QCJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XQQI
Among 43 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -1.79% | 213.26M | Mar 2020 | XQQI vs NAPR | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.10% | — | Apr 2024 | XQQI vs QCAP | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.15% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | XQQI vs PQAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly | -2.31% | 158.27M | Jun 2024 | XQQI vs QBUF | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | XQQI vs QMAR |
Other ETFs from NEOS
The 2 most viewed NEOS ETFs shown here include MLPI, SPYH and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $658M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | MLPs, Energy Equities | — | 19.61% | 657.68M | Dec 2025 | XQQI vs MLPI | |
| NEOS S&P 500 Hedged Equity Income ETF | Equity Hedged, S&P 500 | 63 | 3.89% | 30.34M | Apr 2025 | XQQI vs SPYH |
Often Compared With XQQI
Investors most often compare XQQI with QQQI, XSPI, GPIQ. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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