-1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF (ZIVB) Alternatives
-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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB charges 1.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZIVB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 0.50% | Jun 8, 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | Mar 6, 2024 | ZIVB vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | Nov 14, 2017 | ZIVB vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | Nov 5, 2021 | ZIVB vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.90% | Jun 19, 2006 | ZIVB vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZIVB
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 | 22 | Sep 17, 2024 | ZIVB vs MSTZ | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | 16 | Jan 26, 2011 | ZIVB vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short Financials | 14 | Jun 12, 2008 | ZIVB vs SEF | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 12 | Sep 6, 2022 | ZIVB vs MSFD | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 10 | Mar 16, 2010 | ZIVB vs YXI |
Top Performing ZIVB Alternatives (YTD)
ZIVB alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Travel -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs | 31.58% | Jun 22, 2022 | ZIVB vs FLYD | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 28.73% | Sep 6, 2022 | ZIVB vs MSFD | |
| AXS TSLA Bear Daily ETF | 28.41% | Jul 13, 2022 | ZIVB vs TSLQ | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF | 28.07% | Aug 21, 2023 | ZIVB vs TSDD | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Tesla Daily Target ETF | 26.84% | Oct 18, 2023 | ZIVB vs TSLZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB 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 | ZIVB vs SHRT | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 16.80% | Jun 19, 2006 | ZIVB vs DOG | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 17.32% | Aug 14, 2024 | ZIVB vs YQQQ | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 18.18% | Jun 19, 2006 | ZIVB vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 18.52% | Jun 8, 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB 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 | ZIVB vs SHRT | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -19.63% | Jan 26, 2011 | ZIVB vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Short Financials | -20.21% | Jun 12, 2008 | ZIVB vs SEF | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | -22.70% | Jun 19, 2006 | ZIVB vs DOG | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | -24.85% | Aug 14, 2024 | ZIVB vs YQQQ |
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 | -46.11% | Jun 27, 2023 | ZIVB vs BITX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | Volatility, Leveraged | 4 | 45.01% | Mar 28, 2022 | ZIVB vs UVIX | |
| Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | Inverse Equities | 8 | -33.76% | Mar 28, 2022 | ZIVB vs SVIX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 12 | -57.28% | Nov 1, 2023 | ZIVB vs ETHU | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | Volatility | 5 | -10.43% | Apr 17, 2023 | ZIVB vs ZVOL | |
| Solana ETF | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -33.12% | Mar 19, 2025 | ZIVB vs SOLZ | |
| Volatility Shares One+One Nasdaq-100® and Bitcoin ... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 8 | -27.42% | Feb 18, 2025 | ZIVB vs OOQB | |
| Volatility Shares 2x XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | — | -59.04% | May 22, 2025 | ZIVB vs XRPT |
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