RYILX vs. AFBIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX) and Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX).
RYILX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Apr 15, 2007. AFBIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Apr 26, 2005.
Performance
RYILX vs. AFBIX - Performance Comparison
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RYILX vs. AFBIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYILX Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund | 4.04% | -4.36% | 0.83% | -5.00% | 8.71% | -3.58% | -5.89% | -11.11% | 1.00% | -5.87% |
AFBIX Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund | 1.97% | -5.24% | -3.07% | -6.30% | 8.01% | -4.55% | -6.63% | -12.62% | -0.42% | -4.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYILX achieves a 4.04% return, which is significantly higher than AFBIX's 1.97% return. Over the past 10 years, RYILX has outperformed AFBIX with an annualized return of -2.91%, while AFBIX has yielded a comparatively lower -4.29% annualized return.
RYILX
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 3.51%
- YTD
- 4.04%
- 6M
- 3.68%
- 1Y
- -0.66%
- 3Y*
- -0.93%
- 5Y*
- -0.22%
- 10Y*
- -2.91%
AFBIX
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 2.26%
- YTD
- 1.97%
- 6M
- 1.19%
- 1Y
- -2.98%
- 3Y*
- -3.48%
- 5Y*
- -1.99%
- 10Y*
- -4.29%
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RYILX vs. AFBIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYILX has a 1.55% expense ratio, which is lower than AFBIX's 1.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYILX vs. AFBIX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYILX vs. AFBIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX) and Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX). 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.
| RYILX | AFBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | -0.56 | +0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.11 | -0.75 | +0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 0.89 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.08 | -0.33 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.11 | -0.42 | +0.31 |
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
| RYILX | AFBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.11 | -0.56 | +0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.03 | -0.28 | +0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.36 | -0.54 | +0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.74 | -0.09 | -0.65 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYILX and AFBIX is 0.92, 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
RYILX vs. AFBIX - Dividend Comparison
Neither RYILX nor AFBIX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYILX Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 7.79% |
AFBIX Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
RYILX vs. AFBIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYILX drawdown since its inception was -77.21%, smaller than the maximum AFBIX drawdown of -86.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYILX and AFBIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYILX | AFBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.21% | -86.79% | +9.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.10% | -8.85% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.44% | -21.10% | +5.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.17% | -37.53% | +8.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -76.21% | -81.49% | +5.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -57.92% | -57.58% | -0.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.44% | 6.87% | -0.43% |
Volatility
RYILX vs. AFBIX - Volatility Comparison
Rydex Inverse High Yield Strategy Fund (RYILX) has a higher volatility of 2.52% compared to Access Flex Bear High Yield ProFund (AFBIX) at 1.99%. This indicates that RYILX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AFBIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYILX | AFBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.52% | 1.99% | +0.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.21% | 2.76% | +0.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.10% | 5.48% | +0.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.47% | 7.26% | +0.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.13% | 7.92% | +0.21% |