ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) Alternatives
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) belongs to the Leveraged category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SVXY. 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 SVXY
SVXY charges 1.38% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SVXY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | SVXY vs IFED | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | Feb 27, 2008 | SVXY vs DGP | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | Nov 5, 2021 | SVXY vs SARK | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | SVXY vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | SVXY vs AMDG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SVXY
Among ETFs in the Leveraged 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 | SVXY vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | SVXY vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | SVXY vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | SVXY vs GGLL | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 96 | Jan 10, 2024 | SVXY vs GOOX |
Top Performing SVXY Alternatives (YTD)
SVXY alternatives from the Leveraged 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 | SVXY vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | SVXY vs WTIU | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 103.42% | Nov 24, 2008 | SVXY vs UCO | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | SVXY vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | SVXY vs GUSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SVXY
SVXY alternatives from the Leveraged category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 10.87% | Apr 13, 2011 | SVXY vs UJB | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.29% | Jan 19, 2010 | SVXY vs UST | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.90% | May 1, 2008 | SVXY vs PST | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.33% | Apr 1, 2021 | SVXY vs XTAP | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 14.59% | Jul 31, 2017 | SVXY vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SVXY
SVXY alternatives from the Leveraged category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | -7.86% | Apr 13, 2011 | SVXY vs UJB | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.22% | May 1, 2008 | SVXY vs PST | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.44% | Jan 19, 2010 | SVXY vs UST | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | -10.40% | Nov 25, 2008 | SVXY vs ULE | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | -10.99% | Apr 16, 2009 | SVXY vs TYD |
Other ETFs from ProShares
Most popular ProShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50 | -20.81% | Feb 9, 2010 | SVXY vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -23.25% | Oct 19, 2021 | SVXY vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 57 | -13.35% | Jun 21, 2006 | SVXY vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -16.03% | Jun 23, 2009 | SVXY vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 51 | -10.23% | Jun 19, 2006 | SVXY vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 27 | 2.36% | Oct 9, 2013 | SVXY vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | -8.58% | Jan 30, 2007 | SVXY vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 18.46% | Feb 9, 2010 | SVXY vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 45.56% | Oct 3, 2011 | SVXY vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -47.12% | Apr 1, 2024 | SVXY vs BITU |
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