Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bear 2X Shares (AIBD) belongs to the Inverse Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AIBD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIBD
AIBD charges 1.05% annually. There are 45 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 0.50% | 233.44M | Jun 2016 | AIBD vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 34.08M | Mar 2024 | AIBD vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | AIBD vs EMTY | |
| Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF | 0.75% | 7.22M | Jan 2024 | AIBD vs SKRE | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 41.67M | Nov 2021 | AIBD vs SARK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIBD
AIBD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 31 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 70.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 70 | 96.16M | Sep 2024 | AIBD vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 63 | 30.06M | Aug 2024 | AIBD vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 57 | 5.10M | Oct 2024 | AIBD vs NFXS | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 37 | 35.08M | Jul 2024 | AIBD vs FIAT | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 31 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | AIBD vs SVIX |
Top Performing AIBD Alternatives (YTD)
AIBD is at -26.00% YTD. There are 46 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.39%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily ORCL Bear 1X ETF | 32.39% | 11.74M | Nov 2025 | AIBD vs ORCS | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 21.17% | 5.10M | Oct 2024 | AIBD vs NFXS | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 17.42% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | AIBD vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 16.79% | 11.03M | Sep 2022 | AIBD vs MSFD | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.14% | 35.08M | Jul 2024 | AIBD vs FIAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIBD
AIBD has 54.86% 1-year volatility. There are 43 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.29% | 98.54M | Jun 2006 | AIBD vs DOG | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.39% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | AIBD vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.50% | 869.15M | Jun 2006 | AIBD vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.71% | 233.44M | Jun 2016 | AIBD vs SPDN | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.94% | 14.88M | Aug 2024 | AIBD vs YQQQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIBD
AIBD has a 1-year max drawdown of -58.75%. There are 45 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | -9.34% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | AIBD vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -11.39% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | AIBD vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | AIBD vs EMTY | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -14.82% | 13.41M | Jun 2008 | AIBD vs SEF | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -15.02% | 98.54M | Jun 2006 | AIBD vs DOG |
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Often Compared With AIBD
Investors most often compare AIBD with FAI, AIBU, TEK. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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