YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF (YQQQ) 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 YQQQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to YQQQ
YQQQ charges 0.99% annually. There are 145 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 | YQQQ vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 324.77M | Mar 2024 | YQQQ vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.73M | Sep 2024 | YQQQ vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 198.84M | Apr 2024 | YQQQ vs FYEE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.29% | 352.13M | Dec 2007 | YQQQ vs PBP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YQQQ
YQQQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 144 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | YQQQ vs THTA | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 95 | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | YQQQ vs BUCK | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 94 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | YQQQ vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | YQQQ vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 246.95M | Jul 2023 | YQQQ vs GOOY |
Top Performing YQQQ Alternatives (YTD)
YQQQ is at -5.25% YTD. There are 173 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 207.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 207.86% | 27.86M | Oct 2025 | YQQQ vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 184.48% | 116.76M | Jul 2025 | YQQQ vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 109.12% | 443.39M | Sep 2023 | YQQQ vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 89.76% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | YQQQ vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 70.96% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | YQQQ vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YQQQ
YQQQ has 13.92% 1-year volatility. There are 95 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 | YQQQ vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Resilient ... | 3.45% | 206.17M | Apr 2026 | YQQQ vs ACYS | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.86% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | YQQQ vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.86% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | YQQQ vs BUYW | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST 20Y+ Treasuries ETF | 5.08% | 726.94K | May 2026 | YQQQ vs FIYY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YQQQ
YQQQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.80%. There are 113 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 | YQQQ vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 88.48M | Feb 2025 | YQQQ vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.26B | Dec 2015 | YQQQ vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | YQQQ vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | YQQQ 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 YQQQ
Investors most often compare YQQQ with QQQ, SQQQ, QQQD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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