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The Best Inverse Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Inverse Equities ETFs.

Inverse Equities ETFs, also known as "short" or "bear" ETFs, are exchange-traded funds that seek to provide returns that are opposite of the performance of a particular equity index or benchmark. These ETFs use investment techniques such as short selling, derivatives, and options to achieve this goal.

For instance, if an ETF tracks the S&P 500 index and it's an inverse ETF, it will aim to produce returns that are opposite to the S&P 500 index. So if the index goes up by 1%, the ETF will aim to go down by 1%, and vice versa. This can help investors to profit from a declining market or hedge against market risk.

Inverse ETFs are considered a more advanced investment strategy and are suitable for experienced investors with a high-risk tolerance and looking for a more active investment strategy. It's important to note that these ETFs are usually more complex and volatile than traditional ETFs, and investors should carefully consider the risks before investing. They are also designed to be held for short-term and not long-term investments.


Category is Inverse Equities
Symbol
Full Name
Category
Inception
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
10Y Return (Annualized)
Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
Sortino Ratio
Omega Ratio
Martin Ratio
Calmar Ratio
Ulcer Index
ProShares Short Russell2000Inverse EquitiesJan 23, 20070.95%
-1.69%
-11.18%
3.61%
3
Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETFInverse Equities, LeveragedNov 5, 20210.75%
7.77%
2.61%
3
ProShares Short SmallCap600Inverse EquitiesJan 23, 20070.95%
-3.55%
-11.24%
3.26%
3
ProShares UltraShort SmallCap600Inverse Equities, LeveragedJan 23, 20070.95%
-8.46%
-26.29%
5.07%
3
ProShares Short FinancialsInverse EquitiesJun 12, 20080.95%
10.97%
-11.74%
3.28%
14
ProShares Short S&P500Inverse EquitiesJun 19, 20060.90%
4.94%
-11.94%
3.95%
4
Gotham Short Strategies ETFInverse Equities, LeveragedJul 31, 20171.35%
-3.54%
0.07%
3
YieldMax Ultra Short Option Income Strategy ETFDerivative Income, Inverse EquitiesAug 20, 20251.24%
1.52%
51.57%
Leverage Shares -3x Short MicroStrategy ETPInverse Equities0.75%
-29.11%
0.00%
23
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x SharesInverse EquitiesJun 8, 20160.50%
5.20%
3.59%
4
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X SharesInverse Equities, Leveraged EquitiesNov 5, 20081.08%
12.37%
-40.00%
3.26%
3
Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETFInverse EquitiesMar 28, 20221.47%
-33.72%
0.00%
7
GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETFInverse Equities, LeveragedAug 21, 20231.50%
42.04%
5.93%
2
AXS TSLA Bear Daily ETFInverse EquitiesJul 13, 20221.15%
42.35%
7.42%
2
Direxion Daily TSLA Bear 1X SharesInverse Equities, LeveragedAug 8, 20221.07%
22.99%
2.84%
3
T-Rex 2X Inverse Tesla Daily Target ETFInverse Equities, LeveragedOct 18, 20231.05%
40.92%
0.49%
2
Direxion Daily TSM Bear 1X SharesInverse Equities, LeveragedOct 2, 20240.98%
-12.86%
4.02%
1
MicroSectors Energy -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNInverse Equities, LeveragedFeb 16, 20230.95%
-61.20%
0.00%
1
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETFDerivative Income, Inverse EquitiesAug 14, 20240.99%
10.93%
28.64%
6
ProShares Short FTSE China 50Inverse Equities, China EquitiesMar 16, 20100.95%
7.73%
-8.56%
2.85%
10

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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