Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares (MSFD) 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 MSFD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MSFD
MSFD charges 1.06% annually. There are 48 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% | 233.44M | Jun 2016 | MSFD vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 34.08M | Mar 2024 | MSFD vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | MSFD vs EMTY | |
| Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF | 0.75% | 7.22M | Jan 2024 | MSFD vs SKRE | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 41.67M | Nov 2021 | MSFD vs SARK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSFD
MSFD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 4 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 68.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 68 | 96.16M | Sep 2024 | MSFD vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 60 | 30.06M | Aug 2024 | MSFD vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 59 | 5.10M | Oct 2024 | MSFD vs NFXS | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 37 | 35.08M | Jul 2024 | MSFD vs FIAT | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 30 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | MSFD vs SVIX |
Top Performing MSFD Alternatives (YTD)
MSFD is at 19.79% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.50%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily ORCL Bear 1X ETF | 25.50% | 11.74M | Nov 2025 | MSFD vs ORCS | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 22.10% | 5.10M | Oct 2024 | MSFD vs NFXS | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 21.25% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | MSFD vs PLTD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 14.77% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | MSFD vs YXI | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 14.54% | 35.08M | Jul 2024 | MSFD vs FIAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSFD
MSFD has 27.34% 1-year volatility. There are 20 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.36% | 98.54M | Jun 2006 | MSFD vs DOG | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.51% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | MSFD vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.51% | 869.15M | Jun 2006 | MSFD vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.73% | 233.44M | Jun 2016 | MSFD vs SPDN | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.92% | 14.88M | Aug 2024 | MSFD vs YQQQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSFD
MSFD has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.25%. There are 14 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | -9.34% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | MSFD vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -11.39% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | MSFD vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | MSFD vs EMTY | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -14.12% | 13.41M | Jun 2008 | MSFD vs SEF | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -15.02% | 98.54M | Jun 2006 | MSFD vs DOG |
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Often Compared With MSFD
Investors most often compare MSFD with MSFT, MUD, AMZD. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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