- ISIN
- US7431852828
- CUSIP
- 743185282
- Issuer
- ProFunds
- Inception Date
- Jun 18, 2000
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Min. Investment
- $15,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
WCPIX Performance Chart
Communication Services UltraSector ProFund (WCPIX) is down 12.0% since the beginning of the year. WCPIX is currently trading at $52 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WCPIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $345.
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Returns By Period
Communication Services UltraSector ProFund (WCPIX) has returned -12.00% so far this year and 6.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WCPIX has returned 1.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Communication Services UltraSector ProFund
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- -8.00%
- YTD
- -12.00%
- 6M
- -10.93%
- 1Y
- 6.20%
- 3Y*
- -21.38%
- 5Y*
- -19.16%
- 10Y*
- 1.58%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
WCPIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 19, 2000, WCPIX's average daily return is +1.38%, while the average monthly return is +49.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +15,434.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -74.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, WCPIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 2, 2001 with a return of +8,989.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2024 at -73.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.63% | -2.88% | -8.99% | 7.18% | -1.38% | -8.22% | -12.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.49% | -0.98% | -8.16% | -2.48% | 8.98% | 10.46% | -1.97% | 5.01% | 9.70% | -4.90% | 0.27% | 3.19% | 28.70% |
| 2024 | 6.26% | 6.58% | 4.22% | -7.39% | 9.96% | 4.37% | -0.21% | 2.09% | 5.30% | -74.42% | 9.98% | -2.65% | -63.14% |
| 2023 | 22.46% | -4.83% | 12.63% | 4.46% | 5.34% | 6.76% | 8.12% | -2.76% | -4.77% | -2.55% | 11.41% | 6.24% | 78.07% |
| 2022 | -7.43% | -11.49% | 0.63% | -20.89% | 2.22% | -14.62% | 5.25% | -5.69% | -17.67% | 0.30% | 9.78% | -10.35% | -54.07% |
| 2021 | -1.60% | 10.46% | 3.46% | 9.59% | 1.16% | 4.29% | 2.44% | 5.67% | -9.40% | 0.05% | -9.28% | 8.42% | 25.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Communication Services UltraSector ProFund has an annualized alpha of 3306.81%, beta of -0.99, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 19, 2000.
- This fund captured 284.17% of S&P 500 Index gains and 195.22% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Beta of -0.99 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3,306.81%
- Beta
- -0.99
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 284.17%
- Downside Capture
- 195.22%
Expense Ratio
WCPIX has a high expense ratio of 1.78%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WCPIX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Communication Services UltraSector ProFund (WCPIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WCPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.37 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.33 | 2.78 | -2.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.91 | 12.44 | -11.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Communication Services UltraSector ProFund provided a 1.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.83 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.47 | $0.00 | $2.88 |
Dividend yield | 1.59% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.15% | 0.00% | 2.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Communication Services UltraSector ProFund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.83 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.47 | $6.47 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Communication Services UltraSector ProFund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Communication Services UltraSector ProFund was 98.94%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Communication Services UltraSector ProFund drawdown is 93.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -98.94%Nov 2008 | 7y 9mo | — | 25y 4moJan 2001 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -74.39%Dec 2000 | 5mo 10d | 5d | 5mo 15dJul 2000 - Jan 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -18.05%Jun 2000 | 9d | 13d | 22dJun 2000 - Jul 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -12.10%Jan 2001 | 1d | 5d | 6dJan 2001 - Jan 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -5.53%Jul 2000 | 1d | 2d | 3dJul 2000 - Jul 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WCPIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.94% | -56.78% | -42.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.09% | -9.10% | -6.99% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.46% | -18.90% | -58.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -77.87% | -25.43% | -52.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -77.87% | -33.92% | -43.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -93.88% | -1.80% | -92.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -87.65% | -10.71% | -76.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.83% | 2.03% | +3.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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