ProShares UltraShort MSCI EAFE (EFU) Alternatives
ProShares UltraShort MSCI EAFE (EFU) 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 EFU. 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 EFU
EFU charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EFU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | EFU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | EFU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | EFU vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | EFU vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | EFU vs TSLG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFU
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 | EFU vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | EFU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | EFU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | EFU vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | EFU vs TSMX |
Top Performing EFU Alternatives (YTD)
EFU 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 | EFU vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | EFU vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | EFU vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | EFU vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | EFU vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFU
EFU 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 | EFU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | EFU vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | EFU vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | EFU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | EFU vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFU
EFU 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 | EFU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | EFU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | EFU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | EFU vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | EFU vs XTJL |
Other ETFs from ProShares
Most popular ProShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50 | -20.81% | Feb 9, 2010 | EFU vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -23.25% | Oct 19, 2021 | EFU vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 57 | -13.35% | Jun 21, 2006 | EFU vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -16.03% | Jun 23, 2009 | EFU vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | -10.23% | Jun 19, 2006 | EFU vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 27 | 2.36% | Oct 9, 2013 | EFU vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | -8.58% | Jan 30, 2007 | EFU vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 18.46% | Feb 9, 2010 | EFU vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 45.56% | Oct 3, 2011 | EFU vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -47.12% | Apr 1, 2024 | EFU vs BITU |
Often Compared With EFU
What investors most often compare with EFU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort MSCI Emerging Markets | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 1 | -9.92% | Nov 1, 2007 | EFU vs EEV | |
| ProShares Ultra MSCI EAFE | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 63 | -0.08% | Jun 2, 2009 | EFU vs EFO | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 6 | 33.97% | Jan 3, 2011 | EFU vs VIXY | |
| Fidelity Magellan ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 28 | -7.35% | Feb 2, 2021 | EFU vs FMAG | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Global Equities | 84 | -0.82% | Feb 24, 2012 | EFU vs IDMO | |
| ProShares Ether Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 18 | -30.07% | Oct 2, 2023 | EFU vs EETH |
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