DB Gold Double Short Exchange Traded Notes (DZZ) Alternatives
DB Gold Double Short Exchange Traded Notes (DZZ) belongs to the Leveraged Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DZZ. 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 DZZ
DZZ charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DZZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 0.50% | Dec 2, 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | Feb 27, 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 0.93% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs AGQ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.95% | Oct 4, 2011 | DZZ vs KOLD | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 0.95% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs GLL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DZZ
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 87 | Feb 27, 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 83 | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs UGL | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 77 | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs AGQ | |
| MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN | 76 | Feb 24, 2023 | DZZ vs SHNY | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 74 | Dec 2, 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD |
Top Performing DZZ Alternatives (YTD)
DZZ alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | 137.69% | Mar 24, 2017 | DZZ vs OILU | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 103.42% | Nov 24, 2008 | DZZ vs UCO | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 10.70% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs UGL | |
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | 8.62% | Oct 30, 2025 | DZZ vs GLDW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | 41.26% | Oct 30, 2025 | DZZ vs GLDW | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 43.67% | Dec 2, 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 54.76% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs GLL | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 55.31% | Feb 27, 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 55.43% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs UGL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | -34.23% | Dec 2, 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | -34.77% | Nov 24, 2008 | DZZ vs UCO | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | -36.58% | Feb 27, 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | -37.56% | Dec 1, 2008 | DZZ vs UGL | |
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | -52.04% | Mar 24, 2017 | DZZ vs OILU |
Other ETFs from Deutsche Bank
Most popular Deutsche Bank ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 86 | 5.06% | Aug 12, 2015 | DZZ vs HDEF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 89 | 6.72% | Jun 9, 2011 | DZZ vs DBJP | |
| Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF | S&P 500, ESG | 68 | -4.45% | Jun 26, 2019 | DZZ vs SNPE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | China Equities | — | — | Apr 30, 2014 | DZZ vs CN | |
| Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 78 | -0.22% | Jan 10, 2018 | DZZ vs SHYL | |
| Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 72 | -0.43% | Jan 11, 2018 | DZZ vs HYUP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 3.56% | Jan 23, 2014 | DZZ vs DBAW | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | China Equities | 85 | 4.66% | May 21, 2014 | DZZ vs ASHS | |
| Xtrackers Low Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -0.35% | Jan 11, 2018 | DZZ vs HYDW | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | -0.14% | Sep 6, 2018 | DZZ vs EASG |
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