GRZZX vs. RYCLX
Compare and contrast key facts about Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX) and Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund (RYCLX).
GRZZX is managed by Leuthold. It was launched on Jun 18, 2000. RYCLX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Feb 19, 2004.
Performance
GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Performance Comparison
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GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRZZX Grizzly Short Fund | 5.45% | -2.98% | -6.74% | -18.72% | 22.43% | -15.87% | -41.33% | -29.43% | 301.98% | -19.84% |
RYCLX Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -2.37% | -1.04% | -5.59% | -8.75% | 8.93% | -24.21% | -25.53% | -21.03% | 11.39% | -14.94% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GRZZX achieves a 5.45% return, which is significantly higher than RYCLX's -2.37% return. Over the past 10 years, GRZZX has outperformed RYCLX with an annualized return of -0.79%, while RYCLX has yielded a comparatively lower -10.68% annualized return.
GRZZX
- 1D
- -2.44%
- 1M
- 5.87%
- YTD
- 5.45%
- 6M
- 6.28%
- 1Y
- -2.53%
- 3Y*
- -4.54%
- 5Y*
- -2.29%
- 10Y*
- -0.79%
RYCLX
- 1D
- -2.85%
- 1M
- 6.51%
- YTD
- -2.37%
- 6M
- -0.86%
- 1Y
- -10.75%
- 3Y*
- -5.07%
- 5Y*
- -4.24%
- 10Y*
- -10.68%
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GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GRZZX has a 1.61% expense ratio, which is lower than RYCLX's 2.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GRZZX vs. RYCLX — Risk / Return Rank
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GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX) and Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund (RYCLX). 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.
| GRZZX | RYCLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | -0.54 | +0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.05 | -0.62 | +0.57 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 0.92 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.13 | -0.43 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.16 | -0.58 | +0.42 |
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
| GRZZX | RYCLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.14 | -0.54 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.12 | -0.21 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.01 | -0.50 | +0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.10 | -0.53 | +0.43 |
Correlation
The correlation between GRZZX and RYCLX is 0.91, 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
GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Dividend Comparison
GRZZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.91%, less than RYCLX's 33.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRZZX Grizzly Short Fund | 4.91% | 6.00% | 10.30% | 6.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.14% |
RYCLX Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 33.81% | 33.01% | 25.75% | 9.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.76% | 0.89% |
Drawdowns
GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GRZZX drawdown since its inception was -91.80%, roughly equal to the maximum RYCLX drawdown of -95.37%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GRZZX and RYCLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GRZZX | RYCLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -91.80% | -95.37% | +3.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.23% | -26.30% | +4.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.02% | -30.60% | -5.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -71.73% | -70.37% | -1.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -88.24% | -95.06% | +6.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -69.22% | -69.98% | +0.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.82% | 19.49% | -1.67% |
Volatility
GRZZX vs. RYCLX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX) is 5.16%, while Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund (RYCLX) has a volatility of 6.49%. This indicates that GRZZX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYCLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GRZZX | RYCLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.16% | 6.49% | -1.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.47% | 11.87% | -1.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.84% | 21.06% | -1.22% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.52% | 20.56% | -1.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 96.65% | 21.44% | +75.21% |