Direxion Daily TSLA Bear 1X Shares (TSLS) 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 TSLS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TSLS
TSLS charges 1.07% annually. There are 48 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 | TSLS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 32.11M | Mar 2024 | TSLS vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | TSLS vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 47.36M | Nov 2021 | TSLS vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.89% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | TSLS vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TSLS
TSLS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 4. There are 20 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 48 | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | TSLS vs NFXS | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 34 | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | TSLS vs SVIX | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 30 | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | TSLS vs MSFD | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 30 | 92.68M | Sep 2024 | TSLS vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 27 | 33.15M | Aug 2024 | TSLS vs SMST |
Top Performing TSLS Alternatives (YTD)
TSLS is at 6.92% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.40%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF | 42.40% | 16.93M | Jun 2025 | TSLS vs PLTZ | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 33.88% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | TSLS vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 28.14% | 8.89M | Sep 2022 | TSLS vs MSFD | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 24.10% | 4.56M | Oct 2024 | TSLS vs NFXS | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 14.28% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | TSLS vs YXI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TSLS
TSLS has 44.69% 1-year volatility. There are 36 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.40% | 1.09B | Jun 2006 | TSLS vs SH | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.47% | 112.04M | Jun 2006 | TSLS vs DOG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.59% | 221.57M | Jun 2016 | TSLS vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 13.04% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | TSLS vs BRKD | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.47% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | TSLS vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TSLS
TSLS has a 1-year max drawdown of -43.46%. There are 30 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 | TSLS vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -11.14% | 14.07M | Jun 2008 | TSLS vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 67.03M | Jan 2011 | TSLS vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.05% | 4.77M | Mar 2010 | TSLS vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 3.03M | Nov 2017 | TSLS vs EMTY |
Other ETFs from Direxion
The 10 most viewed Direxion ETFs shown here include SOXL, SPXL, TECL and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $28B.
Often Compared With TSLS
Investors most often compare TSLS with TSLQ, TSLZ, TSLA. These 19 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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