ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged MVIS BDC Index ETN (BDCX) Alternatives
ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged MVIS BDC Index ETN (BDCX) belongs to the Leveraged Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BDCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BDCX
BDCX charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BDCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | BDCX vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | BDCX vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | BDCX vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | BDCX vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | BDCX vs TSLG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BDCX
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 98 | Apr 10, 2013 | BDCX vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | BDCX vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | BDCX vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | BDCX vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | BDCX vs TSMX |
Top Performing BDCX Alternatives (YTD)
BDCX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN | 168.34% | Apr 9, 2019 | BDCX vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | BDCX vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | BDCX vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | BDCX vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | BDCX vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BDCX
BDCX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.33% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | BDCX vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BDCX
BDCX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | -11.83% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | BDCX vs XTJL |
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