Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) Alternatives
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) 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 RYCZX. 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 RYCZX
RYCZX charges 2.70% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYCZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 0.64% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCZX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCZX vs RYURX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 1.55% | Sep 2, 1998 | RYCZX vs RYAIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCZX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 1.64% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYCZX vs BRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYCZX
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 | RYCZX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 10 | Feb 3, 2008 | RYCZX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 6 | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCZX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 3 | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCZX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 3 | Feb 19, 2004 | RYCZX vs RYCLX |
Top Performing RYCZX Alternatives (YTD)
RYCZX 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 | RYCZX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 21.11% | May 22, 2000 | RYCZX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | Jun 1, 1998 | RYCZX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | Dec 21, 1997 | RYCZX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 16.72% | May 18, 2000 | RYCZX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYCZX
RYCZX 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 | RYCZX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.17% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYCZX vs BEARX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 17.85% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCZX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.07% | Jan 6, 1994 | RYCZX vs RYURX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 18.13% | Dec 29, 1997 | RYCZX vs BRPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYCZX
RYCZX 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 | RYCZX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCZX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | -24.50% | Jul 22, 2003 | RYCZX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -26.30% | Feb 19, 2004 | RYCZX vs RYCLX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | RYCZX 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 | RYCZX vs RMQAX | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 31 | -18.97% | May 23, 2000 | RYCZX vs RYVYX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | RYCZX vs RYSIX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 25 | -15.39% | May 18, 2000 | RYCZX vs RYTNX | |
| Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | -5.94% | Dec 1, 2015 | RYCZX vs RYDAX | |
| Rydex Nova Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 30 | -11.41% | Jul 11, 1993 | RYCZX vs RYNVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | RYCZX vs RYPMX | |
| Rydex Russell 2000 Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -3.06% | May 31, 2006 | RYCZX vs RYRRX | |
| Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 0.34% | Feb 20, 2004 | RYCZX vs RYCKX | |
| Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -0.94% | Jan 2, 1994 | RYCZX vs RYGBX |
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