Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF (HOOZ) 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 HOOZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HOOZ
HOOZ charges 1.31% annually. There are 64 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 | HOOZ vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 32.11M | Mar 2024 | HOOZ vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | HOOZ vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 47.36M | Nov 2021 | HOOZ vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.89% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | HOOZ vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HOOZ
Among 66 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 65.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 65 | 92.68M | Sep 2024 | HOOZ vs MSTZ | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 62 | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | HOOZ vs NFXS | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 59 | 33.15M | Aug 2024 | HOOZ vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 34 | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | HOOZ vs MSFD | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 32 | 34.27M | Jul 2024 | HOOZ vs FIAT |
Top Performing HOOZ Alternatives (YTD)
HOOZ is at -43.35% YTD. There are 58 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 56.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF | 56.11% | 16.93M | Jun 2025 | HOOZ vs PLTZ | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 40.77% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | HOOZ vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 26.07% | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | HOOZ vs MSFD | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF | 25.58% | — | Nov 2025 | HOOZ vs BMNZ | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 22.39% | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | HOOZ vs NFXS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HOOZ
HOOZ has 145.36% 1-year volatility. There are 68 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.38% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | HOOZ vs DOG | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.40% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | HOOZ vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.60% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | HOOZ vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.89% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | HOOZ vs BRKD | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.55% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | HOOZ vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HOOZ
Among 66 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | -9.34% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | HOOZ vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -11.14% | 14.07M | Jun 2008 | HOOZ vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 67.03M | Jan 2011 | HOOZ vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -12.48% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | HOOZ vs YXI | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -13.59% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | HOOZ vs DOG |
Other ETFs from Defiance
The 10 most viewed Defiance ETFs shown here include QTUM, QQQY, MSTX and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
Often Compared With HOOZ
Investors most often compare HOOZ with TSLQ, ZIVB, SPXU. These 6 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 5 | 15.09% | 118.77M | Jul 2022 | HOOZ vs TSLQ | |
| -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF | Inverse Equities | — | — | 12.30M | Apr 2023 | HOOZ vs ZIVB | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 | S&P 500, Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | 1 | -18.59% | 417.54M | Jun 2009 | HOOZ vs SPXU | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | Volatility, Inverse Equities | 25 | -7.14% | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | HOOZ vs SVIX | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income, Inverse Equities | 4 | -6.30% | 15.61M | Aug 2024 | HOOZ vs YQQQ | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF | Inverse Equities | 25 | -48.72% | 1.91M | Jun 2025 | HOOZ vs MSDD |
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