RYHIX vs. ETIHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Health Care Fund (RYHIX) and Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund (ETIHX).
RYHIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Apr 16, 1998. ETIHX is managed by Eventide Funds. It was launched on Dec 26, 2012.
Performance
RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Performance Comparison
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RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYHIX Rydex Health Care Fund | -4.62% | 14.42% | 0.61% | 5.84% | -11.59% | 19.27% | 18.84% | 22.77% | 1.56% | 23.48% |
ETIHX Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund | -4.72% | 56.73% | -10.13% | 11.01% | -19.62% | -16.87% | 37.12% | 58.74% | -0.27% | 45.83% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with RYHIX having a -4.62% return and ETIHX slightly lower at -4.72%. Over the past 10 years, RYHIX has underperformed ETIHX with an annualized return of 8.31%, while ETIHX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.95% annualized return.
RYHIX
- 1D
- 3.06%
- 1M
- -5.89%
- YTD
- -4.62%
- 6M
- 1.70%
- 1Y
- 8.58%
- 3Y*
- 5.27%
- 5Y*
- 3.64%
- 10Y*
- 8.31%
ETIHX
- 1D
- 6.18%
- 1M
- -2.47%
- YTD
- -4.72%
- 6M
- 20.62%
- 1Y
- 66.40%
- 3Y*
- 14.82%
- 5Y*
- 1.31%
- 10Y*
- 12.95%
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RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYHIX has a 1.35% expense ratio, which is higher than ETIHX's 1.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYHIX vs. ETIHX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Health Care Fund (RYHIX) and Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund (ETIHX). 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.
| RYHIX | ETIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.37 | 2.33 | -1.96 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.64 | 3.06 | -2.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.39 | -0.31 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.62 | 4.26 | -3.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.85 | 14.67 | -12.82 |
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
| RYHIX | ETIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 | 2.33 | -1.96 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.23 | 0.05 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.46 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.39 | 0.52 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYHIX and ETIHX is 0.74, 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
RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Dividend Comparison
RYHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.28%, while ETIHX has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYHIX Rydex Health Care Fund | 2.28% | 2.18% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.64% | 3.19% | 8.81% | 0.00% | 1.76% | 9.17% | 13.88% | 6.39% |
ETIHX Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.78% | 3.49% | 2.08% | 7.33% | 1.28% | 0.00% | 1.22% |
Drawdowns
RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYHIX drawdown since its inception was -41.27%, smaller than the maximum ETIHX drawdown of -55.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYHIX and ETIHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYHIX | ETIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.27% | -55.11% | +13.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.31% | -12.50% | +1.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.83% | -49.49% | +26.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.03% | -55.11% | +26.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.22% | -7.09% | -1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.67% | -18.17% | +9.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.81% | 3.79% | +0.02% |
Volatility
RYHIX vs. ETIHX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Rydex Health Care Fund (RYHIX) is 6.01%, while Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund (ETIHX) has a volatility of 10.04%. This indicates that RYHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ETIHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYHIX | ETIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.01% | 10.04% | -4.03% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.52% | 17.34% | -6.82% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.09% | 26.36% | -8.27% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.73% | 27.84% | -12.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.66% | 28.46% | -10.80% |