ProFunds Bear Fund (BRPIX) Alternatives
ProFunds Bear Fund (BRPIX) belongs to the Inverse Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BRPIX. 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 BRPIX
BRPIX charges 1.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BRPIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 0.64% | Jul 22, 2003 | BRPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | BRPIX vs RYURX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 1.55% | Sep 2, 1998 | BRPIX vs RYAIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 1.68% | Jun 1, 1998 | BRPIX vs USPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRPIX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | 91 | Oct 9, 1985 | BRPIX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 10 | Feb 3, 2008 | BRPIX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 6 | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 3 | Jul 22, 2003 | BRPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 3 | Feb 19, 2004 | BRPIX vs RYCLX |
Top Performing BRPIX Alternatives (YTD)
BRPIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 30.33% | Feb 3, 2008 | BRPIX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 21.11% | May 22, 2000 | BRPIX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | Jun 1, 1998 | BRPIX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | Dec 21, 1997 | BRPIX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 16.72% | May 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRPIX
BRPIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | 4.93% | Oct 9, 1985 | BRPIX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.17% | Dec 27, 1995 | BRPIX vs BEARX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 17.85% | Jul 22, 2003 | BRPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.07% | Jan 6, 1994 | BRPIX vs RYURX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 19.73% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs GRZZX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRPIX
BRPIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | -3.82% | Oct 9, 1985 | BRPIX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | -24.50% | Jul 22, 2003 | BRPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -26.30% | Feb 19, 2004 | BRPIX vs RYCLX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | BRPIX vs BEARX |
Other Mutual Funds from ProFunds
Most popular ProFunds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds Semiconductor UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 86 | -12.60% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs SMPIX | |
| Bitcoin ProFund Investor | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -24.74% | Jul 28, 2021 | BRPIX vs BTCFX | |
| ProFunds UltraNASDAQ-100 Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 32 | -18.95% | Nov 30, 1997 | BRPIX vs UOPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBull Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 26 | -15.24% | Nov 25, 1997 | BRPIX vs ULPIX | |
| ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 91 | -0.39% | Jun 2, 2002 | BRPIX vs PMPIX | |
| ProFunds Technology UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 37 | -17.65% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs TEPIX | |
| ProFunds Biotechnology UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 76 | -5.32% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs BIPIX | |
| ProFunds NASDAQ-100 Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -9.35% | Aug 7, 2000 | BRPIX vs OTPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraJapan Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 87 | 0.94% | Feb 6, 2000 | BRPIX vs UJPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraSector Oil & Gas Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 69 | 62.19% | Jun 18, 2000 | BRPIX vs ENPIX |
Often Compared With BRPIX
What investors most often compare with BRPIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc. | 95 | 33.16% | — | BRPIX vs AMAT | ||
| ProFunds Short NASDAQ-100 Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 10.52% | Apr 30, 2002 | BRPIX vs SOPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 13.09% | Jul 21, 2004 | BRPIX vs UWPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 1 | 4.42% | Jan 29, 2004 | BRPIX vs UCPIX | |
| ProFunds Short Small Cap ProFund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 2.74% | Apr 30, 2002 | BRPIX vs SHPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort Mid Cap Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 0.89% | Jan 29, 2004 | BRPIX vs UIPIX |
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