UGPIX vs. PMPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ProFunds UltraChina (UGPIX) and ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund (PMPIX).
UGPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Feb 3, 2008. PMPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Jun 2, 2002.
Performance
UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Performance Comparison
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UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UGPIX ProFunds UltraChina | -27.95% | 36.28% | -21.79% | -11.49% | -53.03% | -73.86% | 76.47% | 40.07% | -46.51% | 105.73% |
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, UGPIX achieves a -27.95% return, which is significantly lower than PMPIX's -0.39% return. Over the past 10 years, UGPIX has underperformed PMPIX with an annualized return of -14.29%, while PMPIX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.99% annualized return.
UGPIX
- 1D
- -0.76%
- 1M
- -18.68%
- YTD
- -27.95%
- 6M
- -48.28%
- 1Y
- -30.96%
- 3Y*
- -15.66%
- 5Y*
- -37.37%
- 10Y*
- -14.29%
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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UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
UGPIX has a 1.74% expense ratio, which is higher than PMPIX's 1.53% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
UGPIX vs. PMPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProFunds UltraChina (UGPIX) 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.
| UGPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.55 | 2.13 | -2.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | 2.27 | -2.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.34 | -0.40 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.69 | 3.38 | -4.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.49 | 11.61 | -13.10 |
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
| UGPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.55 | 2.13 | -2.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.10 | 0.47 | -0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.05 | 0.32 | -0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.05 | 0.08 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between UGPIX and PMPIX is 0.17, 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
UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Dividend Comparison
UGPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.39%, more than PMPIX's 0.43% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UGPIX ProFunds UltraChina | 8.39% | 6.05% | 2.91% | 3.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.00% | 0.77% |
PMPIX ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | 0.43% | 0.43% | 1.89% | 1.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum UGPIX drawdown since its inception was -99.66%, which is greater than PMPIX's maximum drawdown of -94.34%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UGPIX and PMPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| UGPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.66% | -94.34% | -5.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -51.12% | -41.66% | -9.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -98.52% | -61.05% | -37.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -99.10% | -65.94% | -33.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -97.95% | -42.59% | -55.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.60% | -59.86% | -22.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 23.70% | 12.13% | +11.57% |
Volatility
UGPIX vs. PMPIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for ProFunds UltraChina (UGPIX) is 15.79%, while ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund (PMPIX) has a volatility of 23.48%. This indicates that UGPIX 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
| UGPIX | PMPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 15.79% | 23.48% | -7.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 36.85% | 55.98% | -19.13% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 57.63% | 67.44% | -9.81% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 390.11% | 52.07% | +338.04% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 277.87% | 52.81% | +225.06% |