UCPIX vs. USPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund (UCPIX) and ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund (USPIX).
UCPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jan 29, 2004. USPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jun 1, 1998.
Performance
UCPIX vs. USPIX - Performance Comparison
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UCPIX vs. USPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCPIX ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund | 4.42% | -25.76% | -19.27% | -26.54% | 28.08% | -36.02% | -60.58% | -38.99% | 17.86% | -27.19% |
USPIX ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 20.94% | -35.26% | -38.20% | -57.06% | 61.80% | -46.20% | -96.36% | -50.15% | -9.56% | -44.56% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, UCPIX achieves a 4.42% return, which is significantly lower than USPIX's 20.94% return. Over the past 10 years, UCPIX has outperformed USPIX with an annualized return of -26.25%, while USPIX has yielded a comparatively lower -56.07% annualized return.
UCPIX
- 1D
- 2.98%
- 1M
- 17.96%
- YTD
- 4.42%
- 6M
- -0.37%
- 1Y
- -36.57%
- 3Y*
- -21.18%
- 5Y*
- -12.60%
- 10Y*
- -26.25%
USPIX
- 1D
- 1.64%
- 1M
- 17.98%
- YTD
- 20.94%
- 6M
- 15.43%
- 1Y
- -33.37%
- 3Y*
- -32.54%
- 5Y*
- -27.66%
- 10Y*
- -56.07%
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UCPIX vs. USPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
UCPIX has a 1.78% expense ratio, which is higher than USPIX's 1.68% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
UCPIX vs. USPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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UCPIX vs. USPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund (UCPIX) and ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund (USPIX). 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.
| UCPIX | USPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.77 | -0.75 | -0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.98 | -0.89 | -0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 0.87 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.55 | -0.51 | -0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.72 | -0.61 | -0.11 |
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
| UCPIX | USPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.77 | -0.75 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.03 | -0.62 | +0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.09 | -0.97 | +0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.13 | -0.71 | +0.58 |
Correlation
The correlation between UCPIX and USPIX is 0.77, 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
UCPIX vs. USPIX - Dividend Comparison
UCPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.42%, more than USPIX's 2.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCPIX ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund | 4.42% | 4.61% | 4.24% | 4.77% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% |
USPIX ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 2.24% | 2.71% | 0.00% | 5.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.36% |
Drawdowns
UCPIX vs. USPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum UCPIX drawdown since its inception was -99.99%, roughly equal to the maximum USPIX drawdown of -100.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UCPIX and USPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| UCPIX | USPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.99% | -100.00% | +0.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -60.48% | -58.80% | -1.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -95.26% | -85.38% | -9.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -99.41% | -99.98% | +0.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.92% | -100.00% | +0.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -83.90% | -96.42% | +12.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 46.46% | 49.18% | -2.72% |
Volatility
UCPIX vs. USPIX - Volatility Comparison
ProFunds UltraShort Small Cap Fund (UCPIX) has a higher volatility of 13.02% compared to ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund (USPIX) at 10.54%. This indicates that UCPIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than USPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| UCPIX | USPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 13.02% | 10.54% | +2.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 28.20% | 24.61% | +3.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 46.62% | 44.88% | +1.74% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 402.11% | 45.13% | +356.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 286.11% | 57.96% | +228.15% |