Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares (LABU) Alternatives
Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares (LABU) 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 LABU. 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 LABU
LABU charges 1.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LABU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | LABU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | LABU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | LABU vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | LABU vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | LABU vs TSLG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LABU
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 | LABU vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | LABU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | LABU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | LABU vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | LABU vs TSMX |
Top Performing LABU Alternatives (YTD)
LABU 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 | LABU vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | LABU vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | LABU vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | LABU vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | LABU vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LABU
LABU 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 | LABU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | LABU vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | LABU vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | LABU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | LABU vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LABU
LABU 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 | LABU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | LABU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | LABU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | LABU vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | LABU vs XTJL |
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