-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 66 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% | 213.79M | Jun 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN | |
| Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares | 0.57% | 27.70M | Mar 2024 | ZIVB vs QQQD | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | 0.66% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | ZIVB vs EMTY | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | 56.18M | Nov 2021 | ZIVB vs SARK | |
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.90% | 981.01M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs SH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZIVB
Among 58 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 35.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 35 | 5.31M | Oct 2024 | ZIVB vs NFXS | |
| Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 26 | 215.09M | Mar 2022 | ZIVB vs SVIX | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | 26 | 118.12M | Sep 2024 | ZIVB vs MSTZ | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | 24 | 30.99M | Aug 2024 | ZIVB vs SMST | |
| Direxion Daily BRKB Bear 1X Shares | 20 | 2.34M | Dec 2024 | ZIVB vs BRKD |
Top Performing ZIVB Alternatives (YTD)
Among 75 ETFs in the Inverse Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 13.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | 13.84% | 35.89M | Jul 2024 | ZIVB vs FIAT | |
| Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares | 13.23% | 40.54M | Dec 2024 | ZIVB vs PLTD | |
| Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares | 11.23% | 5.31M | Oct 2024 | ZIVB vs NFXS | |
| Direxion Daily MSFT Bear 1X Shares | 10.43% | 13.89M | Sep 2022 | ZIVB vs MSFD | |
| ProShares Short Financials | 8.89% | 15.40M | Jun 2008 | ZIVB vs SEF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZIVB
ZIVB has 0.00% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Inverse Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 11.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short S&P500 | 11.80% | 981.01M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs SH | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1x Shares | 12.10% | 213.79M | Jun 2016 | ZIVB vs SPDN | |
| ProShares Short Dow30 | 12.13% | 108.72M | Jun 2006 | ZIVB vs DOG | |
| YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF | 12.51% | 13.26M | Aug 2024 | ZIVB vs YQQQ | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 13.04% | 12.30M | Jul 2017 | ZIVB vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZIVB
Among 58 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 Financials | -9.72% | 15.40M | Jun 2008 | ZIVB vs SEF | |
| AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF | -12.26% | 63.43M | Jan 2011 | ZIVB vs HDGE | |
| ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF | -14.00% | 3.01M | Nov 2017 | ZIVB vs EMTY | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -14.21% | 4.57M | Mar 2010 | ZIVB vs YXI |
Other ETFs from Volatility Shares
The 8 most viewed Volatility Shares ETFs shown here include BITX, UVIX, ETHU and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -52.31% | 1.03B | Jun 2023 | ZIVB vs BITX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | Volatility | 2 | -31.87% | 425.83M | Mar 2022 | ZIVB vs UVIX | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 4 | -71.31% | 2.03B | Nov 2023 | ZIVB vs ETHU | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | Volatility | 16 | -2.29% | 14.96M | Apr 2023 | ZIVB vs ZVOL | |
| Solana ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -42.90% | 225.52M | Mar 2025 | ZIVB vs SOLZ | |
| Volatility Shares One+One Nasdaq-100® and Bitcoin ... | Nasdaq-100, Leveraged Equities, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 4 | -18.43% | 1.44M | Feb 2025 | ZIVB vs OOQB | |
| Volatility Shares 2x XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -69.02% | — | May 2025 | ZIVB vs XRPT | |
| 2x Solana ETF | Blockchain | 2 | -74.43% | 663.43M | Mar 2025 | ZIVB vs SOLT |
Often Compared With ZIVB
Investors most often compare ZIVB with YMAX, SVXY, DXYZ. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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