Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) Alternatives
Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) 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 RETL. 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 RETL
RETL charges 0.99% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RETL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | RETL vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | RETL vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | RETL vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | RETL vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | RETL vs TSLG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RETL
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 | RETL vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | RETL vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | RETL vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | RETL vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | RETL vs TSMX |
Top Performing RETL Alternatives (YTD)
RETL 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 | RETL vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | RETL vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | RETL vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | RETL vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | RETL vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RETL
RETL 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 | RETL vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | RETL vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | RETL vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | RETL vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | RETL vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RETL
RETL 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 | RETL vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | RETL vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | RETL vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | RETL vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | RETL vs XTJL |
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