Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares (PLTD) 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 PLTD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PLTD
PLTD charges 0.98% annually. There are 29 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 | PLTD vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 32.11M | Mar 2024 | PLTD vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | PLTD vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 47.36M | Nov 2021 | PLTD vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.89% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | PLTD vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PLTD
PLTD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 11 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 63.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 63 | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | PLTD vs NFXS | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 46 | 92.68M | Sep 2024 | PLTD vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 41 | 33.15M | Aug 2024 | PLTD vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 37 | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | PLTD vs MSFD | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 27 | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | PLTD vs SVIX |
Top Performing PLTD Alternatives (YTD)
PLTD is at 40.92% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Inverse Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 57.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF | 57.20% | 16.93M | Jun 2025 | PLTD vs PLTZ | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 28.64% | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | PLTD vs MSFD | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 26.00% | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | PLTD vs NFXS | |
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 20.30% | 34.27M | Jul 2024 | PLTD vs FIAT | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF | 18.38% | — | Nov 2025 | PLTD vs BMNZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PLTD
PLTD has 51.69% 1-year volatility. There are 39 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 S&P500 | 12.45% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | PLTD vs SH | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.46% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | PLTD vs DOG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.64% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | PLTD vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.99% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | PLTD vs BRKD | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.44% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | PLTD vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PLTD
PLTD has a 1-year max drawdown of -39.15%. There are 28 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 | PLTD vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -11.14% | 14.07M | Jun 2008 | PLTD vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 67.03M | Jan 2011 | PLTD vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -12.48% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | PLTD vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | PLTD vs EMTY |
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Often Compared With PLTD
Investors most often compare PLTD with CRSH, TSLS, TSLZ. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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