Max Auto Industry 3X Leveraged ETN (CARU) Alternatives
Max Auto Industry 3X Leveraged ETN (CARU) 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 CARU. 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 CARU
CARU charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CARU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | CARU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | CARU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | CARU vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | CARU vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long HOOD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Mar 20, 2025 | CARU vs HOOG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CARU
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 | CARU vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | CARU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | CARU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | CARU vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | CARU vs TSMX |
Top Performing CARU Alternatives (YTD)
CARU 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 | CARU vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | CARU vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | CARU vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | CARU vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | CARU vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CARU
CARU 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 | CARU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | CARU vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | CARU vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | CARU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | CARU vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CARU
CARU 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 | CARU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | CARU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | CARU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | CARU vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | CARU vs XTJL |
Other ETFs from Max
Most popular Max ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX S&P 500 4X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 27 | -24.00% | Dec 4, 2023 | CARU vs XXXX | |
| Max Auto Industry -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 3 | 27.01% | Jun 27, 2023 | CARU vs CARD | |
| MAX Airlines 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 27 | -20.15% | Jun 20, 2023 | CARU vs JETU | |
| MAX Airlines -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 3.73% | Jun 20, 2023 | CARU vs JETD |
Often Compared With CARU
What investors most often compare with CARU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Shares One+One Nasdaq-100® and Bitcoin ... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 8 | -28.69% | Feb 18, 2025 | CARU vs OOQB | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 65 | 85.42% | Apr 1, 2020 | CARU vs ERX | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSM Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities | 96 | 16.19% | Jan 14, 2025 | CARU vs TSMG |
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