- ISIN
- US7835547511
- CUSIP
- 783554751
- Issuer
- Rydex Funds
- Inception Date
- Apr 20, 1998
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
RYEIX Performance Chart
Rydex Energy Fund (RYEIX) is up 24.2% since the beginning of the year. RYEIX is currently trading at $324 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RYEIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,167.
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Returns By Period
Rydex Energy Fund (RYEIX) has returned 24.23% so far this year and 31.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RYEIX has returned 5.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Rydex Energy Fund
- 1D
- -0.92%
- 1M
- -9.30%
- YTD
- 24.23%
- 6M
- 24.87%
- 1Y
- 31.38%
- 3Y*
- 12.86%
- 5Y*
- 16.73%
- 10Y*
- 5.55%
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%
RYEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1999, RYEIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +34.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -41.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, RYEIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +20.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -24.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.44% | 8.93% | 10.74% | 0.81% | -4.52% | -5.68% | 24.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.53% | -1.31% | 1.83% | -13.00% | 4.66% | 5.45% | 2.55% | 4.53% | 1.85% | -0.75% | 2.84% | -2.02% | 6.96% |
| 2024 | -2.69% | 3.06% | 9.72% | -1.85% | 2.47% | -3.47% | 1.94% | -3.16% | -3.34% | -1.01% | 7.91% | -7.71% | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 3.52% | -6.17% | -2.42% | 0.46% | -7.53% | 8.70% | 9.35% | 0.59% | 0.89% | -4.26% | -0.68% | 0.86% | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 11.73% | 8.03% | 11.44% | -4.14% | 14.56% | -16.35% | 12.24% | 4.58% | -10.11% | 19.52% | 2.57% | -6.43% | 49.54% |
| 2021 | 4.33% | 20.54% | 2.25% | 1.12% | 7.82% | 5.46% | -9.54% | -0.55% | 8.96% | 11.41% | -6.40% | -0.28% | 50.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rydex Energy Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.88%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.44 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1999.
- This fund participated in 105.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.44 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.88%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.44
- Upside Capture
- 98.77%
- Downside Capture
- 105.89%
Expense Ratio
RYEIX has a high expense ratio of 1.36%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RYEIX ranks 41 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 Energy Fund (RYEIX) 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.
| RYEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.86 | 2.78 | +0.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.22 | 12.44 | -3.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex Energy Fund provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.53 | $6.53 | $9.58 | $6.89 | $6.64 | $0.89 | $2.83 | $1.45 | $1.42 | $1.68 | $1.57 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 2.02% | 2.51% | 3.84% | 2.68% | 2.55% | 0.50% | 2.38% | 0.78% | 0.81% | 0.71% | 0.62% | 0.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex Energy 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 | $6.53 | $6.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.58 | $9.58 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.89 | $6.89 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.64 | $6.64 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.89 |
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 Energy 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 Energy Fund was 83.50%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1508 trading sessions.
The current Rydex Energy Fund drawdown is 11.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -83.50%Mar 2020 | 11y 9mo | 6y 2d | 17y 9moJun 2008 - Mar 2026 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -40.30%Jul 2002 | 1y 2mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 1moMay 2001 - Jun 2004 |
2000 correction2000 | -17.92%Feb 2000 | 5mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 6mo 26dSep 1999 - Apr 2000 |
2006 correction2006 | -17.83%Oct 2006 | 4mo 25d | 6mo 9d | 11mo 4dMay 2006 - Apr 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -16.71%Jan 2008 | 2mo 17d | 2mo 22d | 5mo 9dNov 2007 - Apr 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RYEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.50% | -56.78% | -26.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.15% | -9.10% | -2.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.94% | -18.90% | -8.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.94% | -25.43% | -1.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -74.93% | -33.92% | -41.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.15% | -1.80% | -9.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.58% | -10.71% | -17.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.46% | 2.03% | +1.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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