Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares (JDST) Alternatives
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares (JDST) 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 JDST. 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 JDST
JDST charges 1.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JDST alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | JDST vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | JDST vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | JDST vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | JDST vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long HOOD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Mar 20, 2025 | JDST vs HOOG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JDST
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 | JDST vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | JDST vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | JDST vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | JDST vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | JDST vs TSMX |
Top Performing JDST Alternatives (YTD)
JDST 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 | JDST vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | JDST vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | JDST vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | JDST vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | JDST vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JDST
JDST 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 | JDST vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | JDST vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | JDST vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | JDST vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | JDST vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JDST
JDST 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 | JDST vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | JDST vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | JDST vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | JDST vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | JDST vs XTJL |
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