- ISIN
- US78355Y3009
- CUSIP
- 78355Y300
- Issuer
- Rydex Funds
- Inception Date
- Feb 19, 2004
- Category
- Inverse Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
RYCZX Performance Chart
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) is down 13.8% since the beginning of the year. RYCZX is currently trading at $76 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RYCZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $378.
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Returns By Period
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) has returned -13.77% so far this year and -32.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RYCZX has returned -26.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund
- 1D
- -0.18%
- 1M
- -4.06%
- YTD
- -13.77%
- 6M
- -12.52%
- 1Y
- -32.12%
- 3Y*
- -21.78%
- 5Y*
- -17.69%
- 10Y*
- -26.01%
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%
RYCZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2005, RYCZX's average daily return is -0.08%, while the average monthly return is -1.86%.
Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Feb 2009 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2022 at -24.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, RYCZX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +26.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 28, 2008 at -22.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.15% | -0.24% | 10.35% | -12.66% | -5.09% | -2.44% | -13.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | -8.42% | 3.41% | 8.82% | 3.25% | -7.50% | -7.84% | 0.38% | -5.83% | -3.25% | -4.43% | -0.64% | -1.16% | -22.14% |
| 2024 | -1.60% | -3.99% | -3.41% | 11.47% | -4.12% | -1.47% | -7.71% | -3.37% | -3.14% | 3.36% | -13.56% | 11.93% | -16.97% |
| 2023 | -5.25% | 8.92% | -3.64% | -4.32% | 7.48% | -8.03% | -5.78% | 5.14% | 8.21% | 3.41% | -15.36% | -8.27% | -19.05% |
| 2022 | 6.24% | 5.95% | -5.84% | 9.26% | -2.09% | 13.09% | -12.65% | 7.45% | 19.22% | -23.96% | -11.39% | 9.10% | 5.48% |
| 2021 | 3.37% | -7.05% | -13.08% | -5.79% | -4.82% | -0.48% | -3.19% | -3.30% | 8.24% | -11.38% | 6.82% | -10.92% | -36.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.21%, beta of -1.81, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2005.
- This fund tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -255.55%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-116.36%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -1.81 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -1.21%
- Beta
- -1.81
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- -116.36%
- Downside Capture
- -255.55%
Expense Ratio
RYCZX has a high expense ratio of 2.70%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RYCZX ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund (RYCZX) 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.
| RYCZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.79 | 1.37 | -0.58 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.97 | 2.78 | -3.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.59 | 12.44 | -14.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund provided a 6.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.15 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.15 | $5.15 | $5.15 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $1.22 |
Dividend yield | 6.82% | 5.88% | 4.32% | 1.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy 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 | $5.15 | $5.15 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.15 | $5.15 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 Inverse Dow 2x Strategy 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 Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund was 99.79%, occurring on Jun 16, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Rydex Inverse Dow 2x Strategy Fund drawdown is 99.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -99.79%Jun 2026 | 17y 3mo | — | 17y 3moMar 2009 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.89%Oct 2007 | 2y 5mo | 1y | 3y 5moApr 2005 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -34.36%Jan 2009 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 8dNov 2008 - Feb 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -30.62%Nov 2008 | 7d | 16d | 23dOct 2008 - Nov 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -20.98%Oct 2008 | 0s | 14d | 14dOct 2008 - Oct 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RYCZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.79% | -56.78% | -43.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -32.12% | -9.10% | -23.02% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -59.09% | -18.90% | -40.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -67.41% | -25.43% | -41.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.51% | -33.92% | -61.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.78% | -1.80% | -97.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -78.88% | -10.71% | -68.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.31% | 2.03% | +18.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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