Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund (RYTPX)
The fund employs as its investment strategy a program of engaging in short sales of securities generally included in the underlying index and investing in derivative instruments. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in financial instruments with economic characteristics that should perform opposite to the securities of companies included in the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US7835544211 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 783554421 |
| Issuer | Rydex Funds |
| Inception Date | May 18, 2000 |
| Category | Inverse Equities, Leveraged |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
RYTPX has a high expense ratio of 2.16%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund had a return of -16.91% year-to-date (YTD) and -35.60% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund had an annualized return of -26.69%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -16.91% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | -8.52% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | -25.16% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | -35.60% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -30.87% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -26.69% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RYTPX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.30% | -9.20% | -5.22% | 9.50% | -16.91% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -11.25% | 5.46% | -6.78% | -2.47% | -0.16% | -11.25% | -5.29% | 4.19% | 11.24% | 5.16% | -15.31% | -7.68% | -31.96% |
| 2022 | 10.22% | 4.87% | -8.46% | 18.22% | -2.62% | 16.37% | -16.78% | 8.16% | 20.14% | -15.55% | -11.36% | 12.71% | 29.31% |
| 2021 | 1.33% | -5.80% | -9.03% | -10.21% | -1.93% | -4.74% | -5.07% | -6.13% | 9.52% | -13.09% | 0.90% | -9.18% | -43.38% |
| 2020 | 0.11% | 17.27% | 4.75% | -24.86% | -10.03% | -5.92% | -10.91% | -13.23% | 6.47% | 4.24% | -19.47% | -7.56% | -50.05% |
| 2019 | -14.63% | -5.90% | -3.61% | -7.33% | 14.07% | -12.55% | -2.54% | 2.37% | -3.44% | -4.27% | -6.70% | -5.57% | -41.84% |
| 2018 | -10.59% | 6.40% | 4.67% | -1.20% | -4.54% | -1.13% | -6.93% | -5.99% | -0.90% | 14.09% | -4.33% | 18.82% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | -3.79% | -7.55% | -0.34% | -2.02% | -2.78% | -1.25% | -3.93% | -0.63% | -3.92% | -4.43% | -5.82% | -2.01% | -32.54% |
| 2016 | 9.39% | -0.58% | -12.69% | -1.14% | -3.83% | -1.49% | -7.23% | -0.38% | -0.60% | 3.63% | -7.32% | -3.99% | -24.66% |
| 2015 | 5.57% | -10.83% | 2.70% | -2.13% | -2.90% | 3.74% | -4.58% | 11.32% | 3.79% | -15.53% | -1.05% | 2.30% | -10.14% |
| 2014 | 6.86% | -8.98% | -1.98% | -1.99% | -4.83% | -4.21% | 2.44% | -7.76% | 2.55% | -5.76% | -5.31% | -0.16% | -26.46% |
| 2013 | -13.04% | -3.12% | -7.35% | -4.46% | -5.10% | 2.46% | -10.04% | 5.67% | -6.15% | -9.08% | -6.28% | -5.13% | -47.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of RYTPX is 0, indicating that it is in the bottom 0% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
RYTPX (Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund (RYTPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund granted a 4.03% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.11 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.11 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 4.03% | 3.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex Inverse S&P 500 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $1.11 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Rydex Inverse S&P 500 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 S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund was 99.83%, occurring on May 15, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund drawdown is 99.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.83% | Jul 24, 2002 | 5486 | May 15, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -35.09% | Sep 24, 2001 | 122 | Mar 19, 2002 | 77 | Jul 10, 2002 | 199 |
| -29.97% | Apr 5, 2001 | 32 | May 21, 2001 | 75 | Sep 7, 2001 | 107 |
| -15.65% | Dec 21, 2000 | 26 | Jan 30, 2001 | 15 | Feb 21, 2001 | 41 |
| -14.52% | Oct 13, 2000 | 17 | Nov 6, 2000 | 12 | Nov 22, 2000 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund volatility is 6.95%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.