RYCZX vs. GRZZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) and Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX).
RYCZX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Feb 19, 2004. GRZZX is managed by Leuthold. It was launched on Jun 18, 2000.
Performance
RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Performance Comparison
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RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYCZX Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund | 12.18% | -22.14% | -16.97% | -19.05% | 5.48% | -36.32% | -45.37% | -36.65% | 0.75% | -39.59% |
GRZZX Grizzly Short Fund | 8.09% | -2.98% | -6.74% | -18.72% | 22.43% | -15.87% | -41.33% | -29.43% | 301.98% | -19.84% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYCZX achieves a 12.18% return, which is significantly higher than GRZZX's 8.09% return. Over the past 10 years, RYCZX has underperformed GRZZX with an annualized return of -24.23%, while GRZZX has yielded a comparatively higher -0.55% annualized return.
RYCZX
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 16.10%
- YTD
- 12.18%
- 6M
- 5.28%
- 1Y
- -15.25%
- 3Y*
- -16.11%
- 5Y*
- -13.94%
- 10Y*
- -24.23%
GRZZX
- 1D
- -0.14%
- 1M
- 8.36%
- YTD
- 8.09%
- 6M
- 8.73%
- 1Y
- -0.26%
- 3Y*
- -3.75%
- 5Y*
- -2.06%
- 10Y*
- -0.55%
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RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYCZX has a 2.70% expense ratio, which is higher than GRZZX's 1.61% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYCZX vs. GRZZX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) and Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX). 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.
| RYCZX | GRZZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | -0.02 | -0.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.53 | 0.11 | -0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.93 | 1.02 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.32 | 0.07 | -0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.43 | 0.08 | -0.52 |
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
| RYCZX | GRZZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.51 | -0.02 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.48 | -0.11 | -0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.69 | -0.01 | -0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.62 | -0.10 | -0.52 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYCZX and GRZZX is 0.83, 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
RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Dividend Comparison
RYCZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.24%, more than GRZZX's 4.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYCZX Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund | 5.24% | 5.88% | 4.32% | 1.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.24% |
GRZZX Grizzly Short Fund | 4.79% | 6.00% | 10.30% | 6.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.14% |
Drawdowns
RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYCZX drawdown since its inception was -99.77%, which is greater than GRZZX's maximum drawdown of -91.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYCZX and GRZZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYCZX | GRZZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.77% | -91.80% | -7.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -43.65% | -22.23% | -21.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -64.67% | -36.02% | -28.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.13% | -71.73% | -23.40% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.72% | -87.95% | -11.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -78.68% | -69.22% | -9.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 32.54% | 17.80% | +14.74% |
Volatility
RYCZX vs. GRZZX - Volatility Comparison
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) has a higher volatility of 7.96% compared to Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX) at 4.31%. This indicates that RYCZX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GRZZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYCZX | GRZZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.96% | 4.31% | +3.65% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.76% | 10.16% | +7.60% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 33.31% | 19.73% | +13.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 29.38% | 19.49% | +9.89% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 35.13% | 96.65% | -61.52% |