Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares (NFXS) 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 NFXS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NFXS
NFXS charges 1.03% annually. There are 41 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 | NFXS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 32.11M | Mar 2024 | NFXS vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | NFXS vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 47.36M | Nov 2021 | NFXS vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.89% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | NFXS vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NFXS
NFXS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. No ETFs in the Inverse Equities category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 34.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 34 | 92.68M | Sep 2024 | NFXS vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 30 | 33.15M | Aug 2024 | NFXS vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 29 | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | NFXS vs MSFD | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 29 | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | NFXS vs SVIX | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF | 24 | 1.91M | Jun 2025 | NFXS vs MSDD |
Top Performing NFXS Alternatives (YTD)
NFXS is at 24.21% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF | 48.68% | 16.93M | Jun 2025 | NFXS vs PLTZ | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 36.18% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | NFXS vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 24.19% | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | NFXS vs MSFD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 16.30% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | NFXS vs YXI | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 16.16% | 34.27M | Jul 2024 | NFXS vs FIAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NFXS
NFXS has 33.81% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.45% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | NFXS vs DOG | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.46% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | NFXS vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.59% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | NFXS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 13.02% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | NFXS vs BRKD | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.44% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | NFXS vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NFXS
NFXS has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.31%. There are 21 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 | NFXS vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -11.14% | 14.07M | Jun 2008 | NFXS vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 67.03M | Jan 2011 | NFXS vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -12.48% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | NFXS vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | NFXS vs EMTY |
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Often Compared With NFXS
Investors most often compare NFXS with CPNQ, TSLZ, ZIVB. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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