ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD) Alternatives
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD) 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 KOLD. 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 KOLD
KOLD charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KOLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 0.50% | Dec 2, 2024 | KOLD vs YGLD | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DGP | |
| DB Gold Double Short Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DZZ | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 0.93% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs AGQ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 0.95% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs GLL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KOLD
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Commodities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 87 | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 83 | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs UGL | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 77 | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs AGQ | |
| MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN | 76 | Feb 24, 2023 | KOLD vs SHNY | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 74 | Dec 2, 2024 | KOLD vs YGLD |
Top Performing KOLD Alternatives (YTD)
KOLD alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | 137.69% | Mar 24, 2017 | KOLD vs OILU | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 103.42% | Nov 24, 2008 | KOLD vs UCO | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 10.70% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs UGL | |
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | 8.62% | Oct 30, 2025 | KOLD vs GLDW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KOLD
KOLD alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | 41.26% | Oct 30, 2025 | KOLD vs GLDW | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 43.67% | Dec 2, 2024 | KOLD vs YGLD | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 54.76% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs GLL | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 55.31% | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | 55.43% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs UGL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KOLD
KOLD alternatives from the Leveraged Commodities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | -34.23% | Dec 2, 2024 | KOLD vs YGLD | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | -34.77% | Nov 24, 2008 | KOLD vs UCO | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | -36.58% | Feb 27, 2008 | KOLD vs DGP | |
| ProShares Ultra Gold | -37.56% | Dec 1, 2008 | KOLD vs UGL | |
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | -52.04% | Mar 24, 2017 | KOLD vs OILU |
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 | KOLD vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -23.25% | Oct 19, 2021 | KOLD vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 57 | -13.35% | Jun 21, 2006 | KOLD vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -16.03% | Jun 23, 2009 | KOLD vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | -10.23% | Jun 19, 2006 | KOLD vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 27 | 2.36% | Oct 9, 2013 | KOLD vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | -8.58% | Jan 30, 2007 | KOLD vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 18.46% | Feb 9, 2010 | KOLD vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 45.56% | Oct 3, 2011 | KOLD vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -47.12% | Apr 1, 2024 | KOLD vs BITU |
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