ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund (UCPIX) Alternatives
ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund (UCPIX) 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 UCPIX. 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 UCPIX
UCPIX charges 1.78% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among UCPIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 0.64% | Jul 22, 2003 | UCPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | UCPIX vs RYURX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 1.55% | Sep 2, 1998 | UCPIX vs RYAIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 1.64% | Dec 29, 1997 | UCPIX vs BRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UCPIX
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 | UCPIX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 10 | Feb 3, 2008 | UCPIX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 6 | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 3 | Jul 22, 2003 | UCPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 3 | Feb 19, 2004 | UCPIX vs RYCLX |
Top Performing UCPIX Alternatives (YTD)
UCPIX 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 | UCPIX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 21.11% | May 22, 2000 | UCPIX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | Jun 1, 1998 | UCPIX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | Dec 21, 1997 | UCPIX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 16.72% | May 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UCPIX
UCPIX 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 | UCPIX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.17% | Dec 27, 1995 | UCPIX vs BEARX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | 17.85% | Jul 22, 2003 | UCPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.07% | Jan 6, 1994 | UCPIX vs RYURX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 18.13% | Dec 29, 1997 | UCPIX vs BRPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UCPIX
UCPIX 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 | UCPIX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs GRZZX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund | -24.50% | Jul 22, 2003 | UCPIX vs PSTIX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -26.30% | Feb 19, 2004 | UCPIX vs RYCLX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | UCPIX 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 | UCPIX vs SMPIX | |
| Bitcoin ProFund Investor | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -24.74% | Jul 28, 2021 | UCPIX vs BTCFX | |
| ProFunds UltraNASDAQ-100 Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 32 | -18.95% | Nov 30, 1997 | UCPIX vs UOPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBull Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 26 | -15.24% | Nov 25, 1997 | UCPIX vs ULPIX | |
| ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 91 | -0.39% | Jun 2, 2002 | UCPIX vs PMPIX | |
| ProFunds Technology UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 37 | -17.65% | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs TEPIX | |
| ProFunds Biotechnology UltraSector Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 76 | -5.32% | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs BIPIX | |
| ProFunds NASDAQ-100 Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -9.35% | Aug 7, 2000 | UCPIX vs OTPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraJapan Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 87 | 0.94% | Feb 6, 2000 | UCPIX vs UJPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraSector Oil & Gas Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 69 | 62.19% | Jun 18, 2000 | UCPIX vs ENPIX |
Often Compared With UCPIX
What investors most often compare with UCPIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Jul 7, 1997 | UCPIX vs VIIIX |
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