Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund (RYCLX) Alternatives
Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund (RYCLX) 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 RYCLX. 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 RYCLX
RYCLX charges 2.39% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYCLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 0.64% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCLX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCLX vs RYURX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 1.55% | Sep 2, 1998 | RYCLX vs RYAIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCLX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 1.64% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYCLX vs BRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYCLX
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 | RYCLX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 10 | Feb 3, 2008 | RYCLX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 6 | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCLX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 3 | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCLX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 2 | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCLX vs RYURX |
Top Performing RYCLX Alternatives (YTD)
RYCLX 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 | RYCLX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 21.11% | May 22, 2000 | RYCLX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | Jun 1, 1998 | RYCLX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | Dec 21, 1997 | RYCLX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 16.72% | May 18, 2000 | RYCLX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYCLX
RYCLX 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 | RYCLX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.17% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYCLX vs BEARX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 17.85% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCLX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.07% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCLX vs RYURX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 18.13% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYCLX vs BRPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYCLX
RYCLX 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 | RYCLX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCLX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | -24.50% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCLX vs PSTIX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYCLX vs BEARX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | -26.57% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCLX vs RYURX |
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 | RYCLX vs RMQAX | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 31 | -18.97% | May 23, 2000 | RYCLX vs RYVYX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | RYCLX vs RYSIX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 25 | -15.39% | May 18, 2000 | RYCLX vs RYTNX | |
| Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | -5.94% | Dec 1, 2015 | RYCLX vs RYDAX | |
| Rydex Nova Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 30 | -11.41% | Jul 11, 1993 | RYCLX vs RYNVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | RYCLX vs RYPMX | |
| Rydex Russell 2000 Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -3.06% | May 31, 2006 | RYCLX vs RYRRX | |
| Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 0.34% | Feb 20, 2004 | RYCLX vs RYCKX | |
| Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -0.94% | Jan 2, 1994 | RYCLX vs RYGBX |
Often Compared With RYCLX
What investors most often compare with RYCLX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 13.09% | Jul 21, 2004 | RYCLX vs UWPIX | |
| ProFunds Short NASDAQ-100 Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 10.52% | Apr 30, 2002 | RYCLX vs SOPIX | |
| ProFunds Short Small Cap ProFund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 2.74% | Apr 30, 2002 | RYCLX vs SHPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 1 | 4.42% | Jan 29, 2004 | RYCLX vs UCPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 12.18% | Feb 19, 2004 | RYCLX vs RYCZX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort Mid Cap Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 0.89% | Jan 29, 2004 | RYCLX vs UIPIX |
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