-1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF (ZIVB) 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 ZIVB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB charges 1.35% annually. There are 70 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% | 212.04M | Jun 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 33.89M | Mar 2024 | ZIVB vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 2.96M | Nov 2017 | ZIVB vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 41.90M | Nov 2021 | ZIVB vs SARK | |
| Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF | 0.75% | 7.22M | Jan 2024 | ZIVB vs SKRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZIVB
Among 67 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 56.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 56 | 5.19M | Oct 2024 | ZIVB vs NFXS | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 45 | 122.87M | Sep 2024 | ZIVB vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 39 | 36.67M | Aug 2024 | ZIVB vs SMST | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 32 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | ZIVB vs SVIX | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 29 | 11.37M | Sep 2022 | ZIVB vs MSFD |
Top Performing ZIVB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 80 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 20.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 20.42% | 11.37M | Sep 2022 | ZIVB vs MSFD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 18.38% | 4.96M | Mar 2010 | ZIVB vs YXI | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 18.22% | 5.19M | Oct 2024 | ZIVB vs NFXS | |
| Direxion Daily ORCL Bear 1X ETF | 17.86% | 13.47M | Nov 2025 | ZIVB vs ORCS | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 17.41% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | ZIVB vs PLTD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB has 92.06% 1-year volatility. There are 63 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.35% | 103.34M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs DOG | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 12.48% | 944.69M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 12.60% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | ZIVB vs BRKD | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.70% | 212.04M | Jun 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.85% | 15.90M | Aug 2024 | ZIVB vs YQQQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZIVB
Among 67 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | -9.34% | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | ZIVB vs BRKD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -12.04% | 4.96M | Mar 2010 | ZIVB vs YXI | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -13.91% | 2.96M | Nov 2017 | ZIVB vs EMTY | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -14.12% | 13.42M | Jun 2008 | ZIVB vs SEF | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -15.02% | 103.34M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs DOG |
Other ETFs from Volatility Shares
The 7 most viewed Volatility Shares ETFs shown here include BITX, UVIX, ETHU and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $821M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -55.84% | 821.48M | Jun 2023 | ZIVB vs BITX | |
| 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | Volatility | 1 | -47.79% | 305.49M | Mar 2022 | ZIVB vs UVIX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency | 4 | -73.13% | 630.07M | Jun 2024 | ZIVB vs ETHU | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | Volatility | 28 | 6.06% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | ZIVB vs ZVOL | |
| Solana ETF | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -35.30% | 80.23M | Mar 2025 | ZIVB vs SOLZ | |
| Volatility Shares 2x XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -74.49% | — | May 2025 | ZIVB vs XRPT | |
| 2x Solana ETF | Blockchain | 3 | -69.07% | 116.34M | Mar 2025 | ZIVB vs SOLT |
Often Compared With ZIVB
Investors most often compare ZIVB with SVXY, YMAX, DXYZ. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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