HCPIX vs. PMPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ProFunds UltraSector Health Care Fund (HCPIX) and ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund (PMPIX).
HCPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jun 18, 2000. PMPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jun 2, 2002.
Performance
HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Performance Comparison
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HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPIX ProFunds UltraSector Health Care Fund | -10.91% | 16.02% | -1.37% | -1.30% | -10.60% | 33.92% | 16.86% | 28.41% | 4.96% | 19.48% |
PMPIX ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | -0.39% | 273.51% | 5.35% | -1.78% | -20.47% | -14.71% | 28.27% | 72.99% | -21.10% | 6.55% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HCPIX achieves a -10.91% return, which is significantly lower than PMPIX's -0.39% return. Over the past 10 years, HCPIX has underperformed PMPIX with an annualized return of 8.69%, while PMPIX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.99% annualized return.
HCPIX
- 1D
- 0.51%
- 1M
- -14.78%
- YTD
- -10.91%
- 6M
- 3.77%
- 1Y
- -4.88%
- 3Y*
- 2.60%
- 5Y*
- 3.04%
- 10Y*
- 8.69%
PMPIX
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- -35.81%
- YTD
- -0.39%
- 6M
- 16.28%
- 1Y
- 139.44%
- 3Y*
- 50.72%
- 5Y*
- 24.38%
- 10Y*
- 16.99%
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HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HCPIX has a 1.61% expense ratio, which is higher than PMPIX's 1.53% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HCPIX vs. PMPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProFunds UltraSector Health Care Fund (HCPIX) and ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund (PMPIX). 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.
| HCPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | 2.13 | -2.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | 2.27 | -2.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.34 | -0.34 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.22 | 3.38 | -3.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.42 | 11.61 | -12.04 |
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
| HCPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.14 | 2.13 | -2.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.14 | 0.47 | -0.33 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.35 | 0.32 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.26 | 0.08 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between HCPIX and PMPIX is 0.18, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Dividend Comparison
HCPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.19%, less than PMPIX's 0.43% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPIX ProFunds UltraSector Health Care Fund | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.82% | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
PMPIX ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | 0.43% | 0.43% | 1.89% | 1.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HCPIX drawdown since its inception was -64.90%, smaller than the maximum PMPIX drawdown of -94.34%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HCPIX and PMPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HCPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.90% | -94.34% | +29.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.77% | -41.66% | +24.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.68% | -61.05% | +33.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.66% | -65.94% | +25.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.90% | -42.59% | +26.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.06% | -59.86% | +38.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.45% | 12.13% | -2.68% |
Volatility
HCPIX vs. PMPIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for ProFunds UltraSector Health Care Fund (HCPIX) is 6.08%, while ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund (PMPIX) has a volatility of 23.48%. This indicates that HCPIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PMPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HCPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.08% | 23.48% | -17.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.44% | 55.98% | -40.54% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.41% | 67.44% | -41.03% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.02% | 52.07% | -30.05% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.98% | 52.81% | -27.83% |