ULPIX vs. DXNLX
Compare and contrast key facts about ProFunds UltraBull Fund (ULPIX) and Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund (DXNLX).
ULPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Nov 25, 1997. DXNLX is managed by Direxion. It was launched on Mar 31, 2016.
Performance
ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Performance Comparison
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ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ULPIX ProFunds UltraBull Fund | -15.24% | 25.47% | 38.03% | 45.59% | -39.16% | 59.28% | 19.12% | 62.17% | -15.02% | 40.52% |
DXNLX Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund | -11.90% | 22.13% | 28.56% | 66.63% | -40.88% | 32.49% | 58.90% | 46.34% | -3.37% | 37.37% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ULPIX achieves a -15.24% return, which is significantly lower than DXNLX's -11.90% return.
ULPIX
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- -15.36%
- YTD
- -15.24%
- 6M
- -12.37%
- 1Y
- 18.93%
- 3Y*
- 23.76%
- 5Y*
- 13.19%
- 10Y*
- 19.00%
DXNLX
- 1D
- -0.99%
- 1M
- -10.20%
- YTD
- -11.90%
- 6M
- -9.94%
- 1Y
- 20.75%
- 3Y*
- 22.54%
- 5Y*
- 12.16%
- 10Y*
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ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ULPIX has a 1.46% expense ratio, which is higher than DXNLX's 1.19% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ULPIX vs. DXNLX — Risk / Return Rank
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ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProFunds UltraBull Fund (ULPIX) and Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund (DXNLX). 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.
| ULPIX | DXNLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.56 | 0.75 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.02 | 1.29 | -0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.18 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.66 | 1.05 | -0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.89 | 3.72 | -0.83 |
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
| ULPIX | DXNLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 | 0.75 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 | 0.43 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.22 | 0.71 | -0.49 |
Correlation
The correlation between ULPIX and DXNLX is 0.90, 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
ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Dividend Comparison
ULPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.75%, more than DXNLX's 1.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ULPIX ProFunds UltraBull Fund | 10.75% | 9.11% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 10.36% | 5.62% | 12.74% | 0.42% | 0.58% | 0.00% |
DXNLX Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund | 1.13% | 2.31% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.43% | 12.20% | 0.00% | 8.79% | 7.52% |
Drawdowns
ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ULPIX drawdown since its inception was -89.68%, which is greater than DXNLX's maximum drawdown of -43.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ULPIX and DXNLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ULPIX | DXNLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.68% | -43.77% | -45.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.37% | -15.93% | -7.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.92% | -43.77% | -3.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -59.41% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.30% | -15.91% | -2.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.03% | -8.83% | -25.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.35% | 4.49% | +0.86% |
Volatility
ULPIX vs. DXNLX - Volatility Comparison
ProFunds UltraBull Fund (ULPIX) has a higher volatility of 8.48% compared to Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund (DXNLX) at 6.78%. This indicates that ULPIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DXNLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ULPIX | DXNLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.48% | 6.78% | +1.70% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 18.17% | 15.55% | +2.62% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 36.41% | 27.97% | +8.44% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.84% | 28.22% | +5.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 35.37% | 28.94% | +6.43% |