- ISIN
- US7835543890
- CUSIP
- 783554389
- Issuer
- Rydex Funds
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 2000
- Category
- Leveraged 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
RYMKX Performance Chart
Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund (RYMKX) is up 24.6% since the beginning of the year. RYMKX is currently trading at $78 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RYMKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,174.
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Returns By Period
Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund (RYMKX) has returned 24.55% so far this year and 60.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RYMKX has returned 11.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- 4.66%
- YTD
- 24.55%
- 6M
- 25.48%
- 1Y
- 60.31%
- 3Y*
- 21.33%
- 5Y*
- 3.26%
- 10Y*
- 11.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
RYMKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, RYMKX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +28.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -33.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RYMKX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2021 with a return of +55.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 2021 at -39.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.77% | 0.63% | -7.86% | 18.32% | 6.08% | -0.70% | 24.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.52% | -8.24% | -10.51% | -4.49% | 7.64% | 7.83% | 2.30% | 10.38% | 4.31% | 2.11% | 0.96% | -1.41% | 12.79% |
| 2024 | -6.18% | 7.94% | 5.03% | -10.83% | 7.15% | -1.75% | 15.02% | -2.92% | 0.61% | -2.62% | 16.30% | -12.61% | 11.00% |
| 2023 | 14.76% | -2.93% | -7.61% | -3.04% | -1.83% | 11.90% | 8.90% | -7.79% | -9.12% | -10.53% | 13.31% | 18.37% | 20.06% |
| 2022 | -14.44% | 1.22% | 1.30% | -14.79% | -0.46% | -12.67% | 15.69% | -3.49% | -14.59% | 16.35% | 2.99% | -9.99% | -33.16% |
| 2021 | 7.39% | 9.17% | 0.96% | 2.97% | 0.10% | 2.67% | -5.64% | 3.10% | -4.60% | 6.18% | -6.48% | 1.03% | 16.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.37%, beta of 1.68, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2001.
- This fund captured 191.34% of S&P 500 Index gains and 157.46% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Beta of 1.68 means this fund moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.37%
- Beta
- 1.68
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 191.34%
- Downside Capture
- 157.46%
Expense Ratio
RYMKX has a high expense ratio of 1.69%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RYMKX ranks 56 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 Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund (RYMKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| RYMKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.13 | 2.39 | -0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.82 | 3.25 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.43 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.60 | 3.11 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.47 | 14.38 | -1.91 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund provided a 0.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.73 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $36.61 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.34 | $3.81 |
Dividend yield | 0.67% | 0.84% | 1.30% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 57.14% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.87% | 8.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x 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 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 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 | $36.61 | $36.61 |
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 Russell 2000 1.5x 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 Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund was 77.57%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1053 trading sessions.
The current Rydex Russell 2000 1.5x Strategy Fund drawdown is 22.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -77.57%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 2mo | 5y 10moJul 2007 - May 2013 |
2023 bear market2023 | -63.65%Oct 2023 | 1y 10mo | — | 4y 5moDec 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -59.48%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 8mo 11d | 2y 2moAug 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -54.43%Oct 2002 | 1y 8mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 11moJan 2001 - Jan 2004 |
2016 bear market2016 | -37.22%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 10d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RYMKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.57% | -56.78% | -20.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.96% | -9.10% | -7.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -39.72% | -18.90% | -20.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -63.65% | -25.43% | -38.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.65% | -33.92% | -29.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -22.25% | 0.00% | -22.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.36% | -10.72% | -12.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.89% | 1.97% | +2.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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