AFBIX vs. RYILX
Compare and contrast key facts about Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX) and Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX).
AFBIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Apr 26, 2005. RYILX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Apr 15, 2007.
Performance
AFBIX vs. RYILX - Performance Comparison
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AFBIX vs. RYILX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFBIX Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund | 1.97% | -5.24% | -3.07% | -6.30% | 8.01% | -4.55% | -6.63% | -12.62% | -0.42% | -4.51% |
RYILX Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund | 4.04% | -4.36% | 0.83% | -5.00% | 8.71% | -3.58% | -5.89% | -11.11% | 1.00% | -5.87% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AFBIX achieves a 1.97% return, which is significantly lower than RYILX's 4.04% return. Over the past 10 years, AFBIX has underperformed RYILX with an annualized return of -4.29%, while RYILX has yielded a comparatively higher -2.91% annualized return.
AFBIX
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 2.26%
- YTD
- 1.97%
- 6M
- 1.19%
- 1Y
- -2.98%
- 3Y*
- -3.48%
- 5Y*
- -1.99%
- 10Y*
- -4.29%
RYILX
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 3.51%
- YTD
- 4.04%
- 6M
- 3.68%
- 1Y
- -0.66%
- 3Y*
- -0.93%
- 5Y*
- -0.22%
- 10Y*
- -2.91%
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AFBIX vs. RYILX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AFBIX has a 1.78% expense ratio, which is higher than RYILX's 1.55% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AFBIX vs. RYILX — Risk / Return Rank
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AFBIX vs. RYILX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX) and Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AFBIX | RYILX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | -0.11 | -0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | -0.11 | -0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.89 | 0.98 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.33 | -0.08 | -0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.42 | -0.11 | -0.31 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AFBIX | RYILX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.56 | -0.11 | -0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.28 | -0.03 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.54 | -0.36 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.09 | -0.74 | +0.65 |
Correlation
The correlation between AFBIX and RYILX is 0.92, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AFBIX vs. RYILX - Dividend Comparison
Neither AFBIX nor RYILX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFBIX Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RYILX Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 7.79% |
Drawdowns
AFBIX vs. RYILX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AFBIX drawdown since its inception was -86.79%, which is greater than RYILX's maximum drawdown of -77.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AFBIX and RYILX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AFBIX | RYILX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -86.79% | -77.21% | -9.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.85% | -8.10% | -0.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.10% | -15.44% | -5.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.53% | -29.17% | -8.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -81.49% | -76.21% | -5.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -57.58% | -57.92% | +0.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.87% | 6.44% | +0.43% |
Volatility
AFBIX vs. RYILX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX) is 1.99%, while Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX) has a volatility of 2.52%. This indicates that AFBIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYILX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AFBIX | RYILX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.99% | 2.52% | -0.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.76% | 3.21% | -0.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 5.48% | 6.10% | -0.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.26% | 7.47% | -0.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.92% | 8.13% | -0.21% |