YieldMax XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF (XYZY) 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 XYZY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XYZY
XYZY charges 0.99% annually. There are 255 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 0.04% | 249.48M | Jul 2023 | XYZY vs USCL.TO | |
| Parametric Equity Plus ETF | 0.10% | 27.28M | Nov 2024 | XYZY vs PEPS | |
| UBS Euro Equity Defensive Put Write SF UCITS ETF E... | 0.21% | — | Jun 2016 | XYZY vs UIQ4.DE | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 292.36M | Mar 2024 | XYZY vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 46.44M | Sep 2024 | XYZY vs SPIN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XYZY
XYZY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 220 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Canadian Equity Income Leaders ETF Class A | 98 | — | Jun 2022 | XYZY vs HLIF.TO | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | XYZY vs CHPY | |
| IncomeShares META Options ETP | 97 | — | Nov 2024 | XYZY vs METY.DE | |
| Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF | 96 | — | Feb 2022 | XYZY vs CBNK.TO | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | 96 | 62.83M | Dec 2024 | XYZY vs SOXY |
Top Performing XYZY Alternatives (YTD)
XYZY is at -1.01% YTD. There are 258 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 363.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 363.23% | 14.71M | Oct 2025 | XYZY vs ARMW | |
| IncomeShares META Options ETP | 206.34% | — | Nov 2024 | XYZY vs METY.DE | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 192.40% | 90.88M | Jul 2025 | XYZY vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | 89.69% | 62.83M | Dec 2024 | XYZY vs SOXY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 85.77% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | XYZY vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XYZY
XYZY has 38.83% 1-year volatility. There are 326 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Performers ETF | 0.00% | 20.88M | Dec 2018 | XYZY vs IPDP | |
| Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (CAD Hedg... | 1.66% | 235.30M | Sep 2024 | XYZY vs HBIL.TO | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 3.14% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | XYZY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.83% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | XYZY vs HYTI | |
| Harvest Premium Yield 7-10 Year Treasury ETF - Cla... | 4.53% | 226.83M | Jan 2024 | XYZY vs HPYM.TO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XYZY
XYZY has a 1-year max drawdown of -37.72%. There are 231 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF (CAD Hedg... | -0.95% | 235.30M | Sep 2024 | XYZY vs HBIL.TO | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -1.31% | 438.06M | Oct 2022 | XYZY vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | XYZY vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.21B | Dec 2015 | XYZY vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | XYZY vs THTA |
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Often Compared With XYZY
Investors most often compare XYZY with XYZ, SPY, SMCY. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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