Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX) Alternatives
Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX) 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 RYAIX. 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 RYAIX
RYAIX charges 1.55% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYAIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 0.64% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYAIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYAIX vs RYURX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYAIX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 1.64% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYAIX vs BRPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 1.68% | Jun 1, 1998 | RYAIX vs USPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYAIX
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 | RYAIX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 10 | Feb 3, 2008 | RYAIX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 6 | Jun 18, 2000 | RYAIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 3 | Jul 22, 2003 | RYAIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 3 | Feb 19, 2004 | RYAIX vs RYCLX |
Top Performing RYAIX Alternatives (YTD)
RYAIX 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 | RYAIX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 21.11% | May 22, 2000 | RYAIX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | Jun 1, 1998 | RYAIX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | Dec 21, 1997 | RYAIX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 16.72% | May 18, 2000 | RYAIX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYAIX
RYAIX 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 | RYAIX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.17% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYAIX vs BEARX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 17.85% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYAIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.07% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYAIX vs RYURX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 18.13% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYAIX vs BRPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYAIX
RYAIX 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 | RYAIX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYAIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | -24.50% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYAIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -26.30% | Feb 19, 2004 | RYAIX vs RYCLX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYAIX vs BEARX |
Other Mutual Funds from Rydex Funds
Most popular Rydex Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex Monthly Rebalance NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fun... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 36 | -19.02% | Nov 27, 2014 | RYAIX vs RMQAX | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 31 | -18.97% | May 23, 2000 | RYAIX vs RYVYX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | RYAIX vs RYSIX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 25 | -15.39% | May 18, 2000 | RYAIX vs RYTNX | |
| Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | -5.94% | Dec 1, 2015 | RYAIX vs RYDAX | |
| Rydex Nova Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 30 | -11.41% | Jul 11, 1993 | RYAIX vs RYNVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | RYAIX vs RYPMX | |
| Rydex Russell 2000 Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -3.06% | May 31, 2006 | RYAIX vs RYRRX | |
| Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 0.34% | Feb 20, 2004 | RYAIX vs RYCKX | |
| Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -0.94% | Jan 2, 1994 | RYAIX vs RYGBX |
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