URPIX vs. RYAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ProFunds UltraBear Fund (URPIX) and Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX).
URPIX is managed by ProFunds. It was launched on Dec 21, 1997. RYAIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Sep 2, 1998.
Performance
URPIX vs. RYAIX - Performance Comparison
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URPIX vs. RYAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URPIX ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 17.25% | -27.06% | -32.89% | -31.77% | 29.74% | -43.61% | -51.10% | -42.03% | 4.20% | -32.58% |
RYAIX Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 10.70% | -15.63% | -15.64% | -31.71% | 35.92% | -24.88% | -40.98% | -27.65% | -2.63% | -24.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, URPIX achieves a 17.25% return, which is significantly higher than RYAIX's 10.70% return. Over the past 10 years, URPIX has underperformed RYAIX with an annualized return of -26.53%, while RYAIX has yielded a comparatively higher -16.89% annualized return.
URPIX
- 1D
- 0.84%
- 1M
- 17.90%
- YTD
- 17.25%
- 6M
- 13.15%
- 1Y
- -22.40%
- 3Y*
- -23.45%
- 5Y*
- -19.88%
- 10Y*
- -26.53%
RYAIX
- 1D
- 0.78%
- 1M
- 8.79%
- YTD
- 10.70%
- 6M
- 9.08%
- 1Y
- -14.68%
- 3Y*
- -13.58%
- 5Y*
- -10.67%
- 10Y*
- -16.89%
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URPIX vs. RYAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
URPIX has a 1.78% expense ratio, which is higher than RYAIX's 1.55% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
URPIX vs. RYAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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URPIX vs. RYAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProFunds UltraBear Fund (URPIX) and Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX). 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.
| URPIX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.65 | -0.65 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.75 | -0.79 | +0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.41 | -0.36 | -0.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.49 | -0.45 | -0.04 |
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
| URPIX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.65 | -0.65 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.59 | -0.47 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.75 | -0.75 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.54 | -0.16 | -0.38 |
Correlation
The correlation between URPIX and RYAIX is 0.87, 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
URPIX vs. RYAIX - Dividend Comparison
URPIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.33%, more than RYAIX's 2.01% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URPIX ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 2.33% | 2.73% | 0.00% | 3.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.47% | 0.00% |
RYAIX Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 2.01% | 2.23% | 5.67% | 4.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.72% |
Drawdowns
URPIX vs. RYAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum URPIX drawdown since its inception was -99.91%, roughly equal to the maximum RYAIX drawdown of -98.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for URPIX and RYAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| URPIX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.91% | -98.75% | -1.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -48.95% | -33.93% | -15.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -72.81% | -54.73% | -18.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -96.41% | -87.23% | -9.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.89% | -98.56% | -1.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -78.94% | -73.13% | -5.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 40.81% | 27.19% | +13.62% |
Volatility
URPIX vs. RYAIX - Volatility Comparison
ProFunds UltraBear Fund (URPIX) has a higher volatility of 8.48% compared to Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX) at 5.34%. This indicates that URPIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RYAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| URPIX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.48% | 5.34% | +3.14% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 18.09% | 12.33% | +5.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 36.11% | 22.52% | +13.59% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 33.76% | 22.82% | +10.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 35.55% | 22.58% | +12.97% |