ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN Series B (HDLB) Alternatives
ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN Series B (HDLB) 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 HDLB. 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 HDLB
HDLB charges 1.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HDLB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | HDLB vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | HDLB vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | HDLB vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | HDLB vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | HDLB vs TSLG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HDLB
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 | HDLB vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | HDLB vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | HDLB vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | HDLB vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | HDLB vs TSMX |
Top Performing HDLB Alternatives (YTD)
HDLB 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 | HDLB vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | HDLB vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | HDLB vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | HDLB vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | HDLB vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HDLB
HDLB 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 | HDLB vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | HDLB vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | HDLB vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | HDLB vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | HDLB vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HDLB
HDLB 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 | HDLB vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | HDLB vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | HDLB vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | HDLB vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | HDLB vs XTJL |
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