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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ charges 0.75% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Leveraged Commodities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 0.50% | 34.39M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | 228.65M | Feb 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 0.93% | 1.12B | Dec 2008 | DZZ vs AGQ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil | 0.95% | 674.30M | Nov 2008 | DZZ vs SCO | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.95% | 97.35M | Oct 2011 | DZZ vs KOLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 5 ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 66.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Daily Target 2X Copper Index ETF | 66 | 22.43M | Jan 2025 | DZZ vs CPXR | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 39 | 421.22M | Nov 2008 | DZZ vs UCO | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 27 | 228.65M | Feb 2008 | DZZ vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 25 | 1.12B | Dec 2008 | DZZ vs AGQ | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 24 | 644.98M | Dec 2008 | DZZ vs UGL |
Top Performing DZZ Alternatives (YTD)
DZZ is at -50.53% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 109.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 109.21% | 421.22M | Nov 2008 | DZZ vs UCO | |
| Teucrium 2x Daily Wheat ETF | 36.38% | 5.97M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs WXET | |
| USCF Daily Target 2X Copper Index ETF | 20.21% | 22.43M | Jan 2025 | DZZ vs CPXR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.34% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | DZZ vs GLL | |
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | -10.18% | 16.15M | Oct 2025 | DZZ vs GLDW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ has 170.05% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 35.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | 35.85% | 16.15M | Oct 2025 | DZZ vs GLDW | |
| Teucrium 2x Daily Corn ETF | 37.65% | 4.25M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs CXRN | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 42.37% | 34.39M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD | |
| Direxion Daily Gold Bull 2X ETF | 50.56% | 3.01M | May 2026 | DZZ vs UGLD | |
| Teucrium 2x Daily Wheat ETF | 51.52% | 5.97M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs WXET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DZZ
DZZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -81.05%. There are 13 ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -30.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teucrium 2x Daily Wheat ETF | -30.76% | 5.97M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs WXET | |
| USCF Daily Target 2X Copper Index ETF | -31.64% | 22.43M | Jan 2025 | DZZ vs CPXR | |
| Teucrium 2x Daily Corn ETF | -31.96% | 4.25M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs CXRN | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | -38.55% | 421.22M | Nov 2008 | DZZ vs UCO | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | -43.35% | 34.39M | Dec 2024 | DZZ vs YGLD |
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Often Compared With DZZ
Investors most often compare DZZ with GLD, MULL, TERG. These 20 comparison targets span 19 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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