Rydex Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCYX) Alternatives
Rydex Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCYX) belongs to the Leveraged Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RYCYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to RYCYX
RYCYX charges 2.61% annually. Among mutual funds in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYCYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund | 1.19% | Mar 31, 2016 | RYCYX vs DXNLX | |
| Rydex Nova Fund | 1.23% | Jul 11, 1993 | RYCYX vs RYNVX | |
| Rydex Monthly Rebalance NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy H | 1.27% | Nov 28, 2014 | RYCYX vs RMQHX | |
| Rydex Monthly Rebalance NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fun... | 1.32% | Nov 27, 2014 | RYCYX vs RMQAX | |
| Direxion Monthly S&P 500 Bull 1.75X Fund | 1.35% | May 1, 2006 | RYCYX vs DXSLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYCYX
Among mutual funds in the Leveraged Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds UltraLatin America Fund | 93 | Oct 15, 2007 | RYCYX vs UBPIX | |
| ProFunds Precious Metals UltraSector Fund | 91 | Jun 2, 2002 | RYCYX vs PMPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraJapan Fund | 87 | Feb 6, 2000 | RYCYX vs UJPIX | |
| ProFunds Semiconductor UltraSector Fund | 86 | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCYX vs SMPIX | |
| ProFunds Biotechnology UltraSector Fund | 76 | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCYX vs BIPIX |
Top Performing RYCYX Alternatives (YTD)
RYCYX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds UltraSector Oil & Gas Fund | 62.19% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCYX vs ENPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraLatin America Fund | 33.79% | Oct 15, 2007 | RYCYX vs UBPIX | |
| ProFunds Basic Materials UltraSector Fund | 11.87% | Sep 3, 2001 | RYCYX vs BMPIX | |
| ProFunds Utilities UltraSector Fund | 11.17% | Jul 25, 2000 | RYCYX vs UTPIX | |
| ProFunds Consumer Goods UltraSector Fund | 7.61% | Jan 29, 2004 | RYCYX vs CNPIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYCYX
RYCYX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds Bull Investor Fund | 18.09% | Nov 30, 1997 | RYCYX vs BLPIX | |
| ProFunds Consumer Goods UltraSector Fund | 20.72% | Jan 29, 2004 | RYCYX vs CNPIX | |
| Rydex Europe 1.25x Strategy Fund | 21.55% | May 7, 2000 | RYCYX vs RYEUX | |
| ProFunds Utilities UltraSector Fund | 23.99% | Jul 25, 2000 | RYCYX vs UTPIX | |
| ProFunds Real Estate UltraSector Fund | 24.55% | Jun 18, 2000 | RYCYX vs REPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYCYX
RYCYX alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds Bull Investor Fund | -12.15% | Nov 30, 1997 | RYCYX vs BLPIX | |
| ProFunds Utilities UltraSector Fund | -14.45% | Jul 25, 2000 | RYCYX vs UTPIX | |
| ProFunds Consumer Goods UltraSector Fund | -14.46% | Jan 29, 2004 | RYCYX vs CNPIX | |
| Rydex Europe 1.25x Strategy Fund | -15.24% | May 7, 2000 | RYCYX vs RYEUX | |
| Direxion Monthly NASDAQ-100 Bull 1.25X Fund | -15.93% | Mar 31, 2016 | RYCYX vs DXNLX |
Other Mutual Funds from Rydex Funds
Most popular Rydex Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 31 | -18.97% | May 23, 2000 | RYCYX vs RYVYX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | RYCYX vs RYSIX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 25 | -15.39% | May 18, 2000 | RYCYX vs RYTNX | |
| Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | -5.94% | Dec 1, 2015 | RYCYX vs RYDAX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | RYCYX vs RYPMX | |
| Rydex Russell 2000 Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -3.06% | May 31, 2006 | RYCYX vs RYRRX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 10.70% | Sep 2, 1998 | RYCYX vs RYAIX | |
| Rydex S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 0.34% | Feb 20, 2004 | RYCYX vs RYCKX | |
| Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 5 | -0.94% | Jan 2, 1994 | RYCYX vs RYGBX | |
| Rydex Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.83% | Apr 13, 1998 | RYCYX vs RYTIX |
Often Compared With RYCYX
What investors most often compare with RYCYX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | RYCYX vs QQQ | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | Hedge Fund | 45 | 0.70% | Apr 17, 2019 | RYCYX vs RYLD | |
| Direxion Monthly Small Cap Bull 1.75X Fund | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 36 | -6.10% | Feb 22, 1999 | RYCYX vs DXRLX |
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