BEARX vs. UWPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd (BEARX) and ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund (UWPIX).
BEARX is managed by Federated. It was launched on Dec 27, 1995. UWPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jul 21, 2004.
Performance
BEARX vs. UWPIX - Performance Comparison
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BEARX vs. UWPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEARX Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 5.54% | -12.42% | -20.34% | -18.67% | 17.78% | -23.78% | -22.95% | -19.95% | -5.96% | -15.76% |
UWPIX ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund | 7.56% | -23.48% | -20.75% | -18.56% | 5.91% | -35.49% | -86.42% | -36.17% | 1.45% | -39.01% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BEARX achieves a 5.54% return, which is significantly lower than UWPIX's 7.56% return. Over the past 10 years, BEARX has outperformed UWPIX with an annualized return of -13.59%, while UWPIX has yielded a comparatively lower -34.42% annualized return.
BEARX
- 1D
- -2.68%
- 1M
- 5.82%
- YTD
- 5.54%
- 6M
- 3.90%
- 1Y
- -12.50%
- 3Y*
- -13.71%
- 5Y*
- -10.19%
- 10Y*
- -13.59%
UWPIX
- 1D
- -4.89%
- 1M
- 11.20%
- YTD
- 7.56%
- 6M
- 1.19%
- 1Y
- -20.39%
- 3Y*
- -18.90%
- 5Y*
- -15.26%
- 10Y*
- -34.42%
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BEARX vs. UWPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
Both BEARX and UWPIX have an expense ratio of 1.78%.
Return for Risk
BEARX vs. UWPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BEARX vs. UWPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd (BEARX) and ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund (UWPIX). 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.
| BEARX | UWPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.82 | -0.59 | -0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.12 | -0.65 | -0.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.84 | 0.91 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.44 | -0.49 | +0.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.54 | -0.65 | +0.11 |
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
| BEARX | UWPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.82 | -0.59 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.60 | -0.51 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.82 | -0.82 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.01 | -0.03 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between BEARX and UWPIX is 0.82, 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
BEARX vs. UWPIX - Dividend Comparison
BEARX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.36%, more than UWPIX's 4.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEARX Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 6.36% | 6.71% | 0.00% | 13.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% |
UWPIX ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund | 4.20% | 4.51% | 0.00% | 2.28% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.35% |
Drawdowns
BEARX vs. UWPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BEARX drawdown since its inception was -95.38%, roughly equal to the maximum UWPIX drawdown of -99.94%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BEARX and UWPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BEARX | UWPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.38% | -99.94% | +4.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.53% | -44.72% | +18.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.32% | -66.61% | +18.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -78.77% | -98.80% | +20.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -95.04% | -99.93% | +4.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -60.85% | -77.56% | +16.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 21.58% | 33.88% | -12.30% |
Volatility
BEARX vs. UWPIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd (BEARX) is 4.93%, while ProFunds UltraShort Dow 30 Fund (UWPIX) has a volatility of 9.78%. This indicates that BEARX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than UWPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BEARX | UWPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.93% | 9.78% | -4.85% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.20% | 18.52% | -9.32% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.37% | 34.51% | -19.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.01% | 29.84% | -12.83% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.64% | 42.21% | -25.57% |