- ISIN
- US78355E6840
- CUSIP
- 78355E684
- Issuer
- Rydex Funds
- Inception Date
- Feb 20, 2004
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
RYVVX Performance Chart
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund (RYVVX) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. RYVVX is currently trading at $105 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RYVVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,523.
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Returns By Period
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund (RYVVX) has returned 8.60% so far this year and 22.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RYVVX has returned 8.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 8.60%
- 6M
- 8.01%
- 1Y
- 22.07%
- 3Y*
- 13.71%
- 5Y*
- 8.78%
- 10Y*
- 8.41%
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%
RYVVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2005, RYVVX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +31.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RYVVX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Nov 28, 2007 at -15.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.68% | 4.43% | -4.11% | 3.44% | 1.58% | -0.46% | 8.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.00% | 0.08% | -0.30% | -4.44% | 2.43% | 3.91% | -1.90% | 6.49% | 1.93% | -0.55% | 3.38% | 1.07% | 15.67% |
| 2024 | -0.96% | 2.09% | 6.72% | -5.83% | 2.28% | -2.20% | 5.82% | 1.05% | -0.32% | -0.50% | 8.92% | -6.40% | 9.88% |
| 2023 | 11.34% | -6.07% | -6.82% | -0.01% | -6.17% | 9.04% | 3.92% | -4.66% | -4.11% | -5.87% | 10.30% | 7.52% | 5.72% |
| 2022 | 1.81% | 0.58% | 3.26% | -4.79% | 4.04% | -11.33% | 4.36% | -1.63% | -9.28% | 12.78% | 5.10% | -5.68% | -3.31% |
| 2021 | 2.28% | 10.28% | 6.50% | 3.82% | 4.59% | -4.00% | -2.39% | 2.57% | -1.78% | 4.26% | -3.85% | 6.21% | 31.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.96%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2005.
- This fund participated in 124.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.87% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.96% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.13 and R2 of 0.74, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.96%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 111.87%
- Downside Capture
- 124.77%
Expense Ratio
RYVVX has a high expense ratio of 2.26%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RYVVX ranks 47 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 S&P 500 Pure Value Fund (RYVVX) 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.
| RYVVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.85 | 2.78 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.49 | 12.44 | -2.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.97 | $1.72 | $2.13 | $2.28 | $0.70 | $0.82 | $6.07 | $0.97 | $0.68 | $5.21 |
Dividend yield | 0.23% | 0.25% | 1.16% | 2.24% | 2.86% | 2.87% | 1.13% | 1.17% | 10.39% | 1.30% | 1.04% | 9.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value 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 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $1.72 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.13 | $2.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.28 | $2.28 |
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 S&P 500 Pure Value 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 S&P 500 Pure Value Fund was 82.48%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1214 trading sessions.
The current Rydex S&P 500 Pure Value Fund drawdown is 3.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -82.48%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 10mo | 6y 7moJun 2007 - Dec 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -51.41%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 7d | 3y 26dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -23.78%Oct 2023 | 8mo 26d | 10mo 8d | 1y 6moFeb 2023 - Aug 2024 |
Bear market2022 | -20.55%Sep 2022 | 5mo 12d | 4mo 5d | 9mo 17dApr 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.54%Feb 2016 | 11mo 28d | 9mo 2d | 1y 8moFeb 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RYVVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.48% | -56.78% | -25.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.95% | -9.10% | +1.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.85% | -18.90% | +3.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.78% | -25.43% | +1.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.41% | -33.92% | -17.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.70% | -1.80% | -1.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.93% | -10.71% | -6.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.38% | 2.03% | +0.35% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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