- ISIN
- US78355E7343
- CUSIP
- 78355E734
- Issuer
- Rydex Funds
- Inception Date
- Feb 20, 2004
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
RYCKX Performance Chart
Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund (RYCKX) is up 21.0% since the beginning of the year. RYCKX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RYCKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,366.
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Returns By Period
Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund (RYCKX) has returned 21.00% so far this year and 31.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RYCKX has returned 8.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.09%
- 1M
- 3.82%
- YTD
- 21.00%
- 6M
- 18.07%
- 1Y
- 31.61%
- 3Y*
- 17.08%
- 5Y*
- 6.44%
- 10Y*
- 8.52%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
RYCKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2005, RYCKX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +19.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RYCKX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.71% | 6.30% | -6.46% | 8.32% | 5.73% | 1.49% | 21.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.35% | -6.07% | -7.07% | 0.80% | 7.45% | 2.31% | 3.32% | -0.13% | 0.95% | 1.07% | 2.15% | -0.83% | 6.61% |
| 2024 | 0.64% | 13.89% | 6.61% | -6.49% | 3.88% | -1.36% | 1.79% | -2.14% | 0.78% | -2.65% | 10.40% | -8.89% | 15.10% |
| 2023 | 6.25% | -2.22% | -1.80% | -0.54% | -2.54% | 9.66% | 4.41% | -0.14% | -4.04% | -4.66% | 4.80% | 5.11% | 13.97% |
| 2022 | -11.95% | 1.89% | -1.79% | -8.49% | 0.08% | -12.66% | 14.23% | -1.74% | -9.14% | 10.40% | 4.72% | -7.41% | -23.05% |
| 2021 | 4.62% | 1.83% | 1.19% | 3.88% | -3.33% | 2.41% | -0.51% | 1.39% | -3.97% | 8.52% | -5.23% | 0.75% | 11.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.93%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2005.
- This fund participated in 107.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 103.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.83, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.93%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 103.61%
- Downside Capture
- 107.03%
Expense Ratio
RYCKX has a high expense ratio of 2.26%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RYCKX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund (RYCKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RYCKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 2.78 | +0.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.17 | 12.44 | -0.26 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.50 | $0.00 | $4.68 | $6.63 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $6.39 | $3.56 | $0.74 | $2.51 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.92% | 0.00% | 14.34% | 13.66% | 1.29% | 0.00% | 18.93% | 7.60% | 1.72% | 5.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.68 | $4.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.63 | $6.63 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund was 52.60%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 325 trading sessions.
The current Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund drawdown is 0.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -52.60%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 7moJul 2007 - Mar 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.75%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 6mo 16d | 2y 19dSep 2018 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.98%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.14%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 3d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.08%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 1y 3mo | 1y 5moJul 2011 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RYCKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.60% | -56.78% | +4.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.50% | -9.10% | -1.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.14% | -18.90% | -8.24% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.98% | -25.43% | -10.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.75% | -33.92% | -10.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.34% | -1.80% | +1.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.50% | -10.71% | +1.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.62% | 2.03% | +0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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