Direxion Daily CSCO Bear 1X Shares (CSCS) 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 CSCS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CSCS
CSCS charges 1.00% annually. There are 36 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% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | CSCS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 32.11M | Mar 2024 | CSCS vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | CSCS vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 47.36M | Nov 2021 | CSCS vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.89% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | CSCS vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSCS
Among 64 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 63.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 63 | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | CSCS vs NFXS | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 46 | 92.68M | Sep 2024 | CSCS vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 41 | 33.15M | Aug 2024 | CSCS vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 37 | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | CSCS vs MSFD | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 27 | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | CSCS vs SVIX |
Top Performing CSCS Alternatives (YTD)
CSCS is at -39.33% YTD. There are 57 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 57.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF | 57.20% | 16.93M | Jun 2025 | CSCS vs PLTZ | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 40.92% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | CSCS vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 28.64% | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | CSCS vs MSFD | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 26.00% | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | CSCS vs NFXS | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.30% | 34.27M | Jul 2024 | CSCS vs FIAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSCS
CSCS has 31.11% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.45% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | CSCS vs SH | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.46% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | CSCS vs DOG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.64% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | CSCS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.99% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | CSCS vs BRKD | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.44% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | CSCS vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSCS
CSCS has a 1-year max drawdown of -51.58%. There are 37 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 | CSCS vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -11.14% | 14.07M | Jun 2008 | CSCS vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 67.03M | Jan 2011 | CSCS vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -12.48% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | CSCS vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | CSCS vs EMTY |
Other ETFs from Direxion
The 10 most viewed Direxion ETFs shown here include SOXL, SPXL, TECL and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $28B.
Often Compared With CSCS
Investors most often compare CSCS with YQQQ, TSLQ, ZIVB. These 9 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income, Inverse Equities | 3 | -6.68% | 15.61M | Aug 2024 | CSCS vs YQQQ | |
| Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 5 | 17.35% | 118.77M | Jul 2022 | CSCS vs TSLQ | |
| -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF | Inverse Equities | — | — | 12.30M | Apr 2023 | CSCS vs ZIVB | |
| YieldMax Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income, Inverse Equities | 7 | 12.45% | 16.73M | May 2024 | CSCS vs CRSH | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 5 | 16.49% | 32.86M | Aug 2023 | CSCS vs TSDD | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Tesla Daily Target ETF | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | 4 | 14.62% | 39.13M | Oct 2023 | CSCS vs TSLZ | |
| MicroSectors Travel -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs | Inverse Equities | 2 | -32.89% | 5.33M | Jun 2022 | CSCS vs FLYD | |
| Max Auto Industry -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | Inverse Equities | 5 | 3.44% | 1.56M | Jun 2023 | CSCS vs CARD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | S&P 500, Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | 1 | -20.80% | 417.54M | Jun 2009 | CSCS vs SPXU |
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