Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (SVIX) Alternatives
Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (SVIX) 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 SVIX. 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 SVIX
SVIX charges 1.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SVIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 0.50% | Jun 8, 2016 | SVIX vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | Mar 6, 2024 | SVIX vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | Nov 14, 2017 | SVIX vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | Nov 5, 2021 | SVIX vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.90% | Jun 19, 2006 | SVIX vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SVIX
Among ETFs in the Inverse 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 20 | Sep 17, 2024 | SVIX vs MSTZ | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | 17 | Jan 26, 2011 | SVIX vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short Financials | 15 | Jun 12, 2008 | SVIX vs SEF | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 12 | Sep 6, 2022 | SVIX vs MSFD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 10 | Mar 16, 2010 | SVIX vs YXI |
Top Performing SVIX Alternatives (YTD)
SVIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXS TSLA Bear Daily ETF | 35.41% | Jul 13, 2022 | SVIX vs TSLQ | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF | 35.06% | Aug 21, 2023 | SVIX vs TSDD | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Tesla Daily Target ETF | 33.84% | Oct 18, 2023 | SVIX vs TSLZ | |
| MicroSectors Travel -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs | 31.58% | Jun 22, 2022 | SVIX vs FLYD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 28.73% | Sep 6, 2022 | SVIX vs MSFD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SVIX
SVIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 14.59% | Jul 31, 2017 | SVIX vs SHRT | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 16.82% | Jun 19, 2006 | SVIX vs DOG | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 17.29% | Aug 14, 2024 | SVIX vs YQQQ | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 18.17% | Jun 19, 2006 | SVIX vs SH | |
| ProShares Short MSCI EAFE | 18.50% | Oct 23, 2007 | SVIX vs EFZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SVIX
SVIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | -17.65% | Jul 31, 2017 | SVIX vs SHRT | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -19.63% | Jan 26, 2011 | SVIX vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -20.21% | Jun 12, 2008 | SVIX vs SEF | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -22.70% | Jun 19, 2006 | SVIX vs DOG | |
| -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF | -22.85% | Apr 17, 2023 | SVIX vs ZIVB |
Other ETFs from Volatility Shares
Most popular Volatility Shares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -46.69% | Jun 27, 2023 | SVIX vs BITX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | Volatility, Leveraged | 4 | 51.66% | Mar 28, 2022 | SVIX vs UVIX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 13 | -59.04% | Nov 1, 2023 | SVIX vs ETHU | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | Volatility | 4 | -11.39% | Apr 17, 2023 | SVIX vs ZVOL | |
| Solana ETF | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -34.00% | Mar 19, 2025 | SVIX vs SOLZ | |
| Volatility Shares One+One Nasdaq-100® and Bitcoin ... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 8 | -28.69% | Feb 18, 2025 | SVIX vs OOQB | |
| Volatility Shares 2x XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | — | -59.04% | May 22, 2025 | SVIX vs XRPT |
Often Compared With SVIX
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