AIO vs. RYSIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) and Rydex Electronics Fund (RYSIX).
AIO is managed by Virtus. It was launched on Oct 29, 2019. RYSIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Mar 31, 1998.
Performance
AIO vs. RYSIX - Performance Comparison
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AIO vs. RYSIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIO Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund | 0.42% | 0.48% | 54.48% | 19.27% | -28.06% | 13.51% | 46.27% | 1.05% |
RYSIX Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | 42.02% | 16.66% | 55.69% | -32.46% | 38.65% | 56.73% | 11.33% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AIO achieves a 0.42% return, which is significantly lower than RYSIX's 1.62% return.
AIO
- 1D
- 1.47%
- 1M
- -6.35%
- YTD
- 0.42%
- 6M
- -2.34%
- 1Y
- 18.31%
- 3Y*
- 19.00%
- 5Y*
- 7.62%
- 10Y*
- —
RYSIX
- 1D
- -4.02%
- 1M
- -10.66%
- YTD
- 1.62%
- 6M
- 10.23%
- 1Y
- 70.84%
- 3Y*
- 27.63%
- 5Y*
- 17.49%
- 10Y*
- 24.10%
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AIO vs. RYSIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AIO has a 1.41% expense ratio, which is higher than RYSIX's 1.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AIO vs. RYSIX — Risk / Return Rank
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AIO vs. RYSIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) and Rydex Electronics Fund (RYSIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AIO | RYSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.80 | 1.80 | -1.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.25 | 2.41 | -1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.34 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.02 | 3.70 | -2.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.74 | 13.99 | -10.24 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AIO | RYSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 | 1.80 | -1.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | 0.49 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.73 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 0.26 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between AIO and RYSIX is 0.67, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
AIO vs. RYSIX - Dividend Comparison
AIO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.97%, more than RYSIX's 3.19% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIO Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund | 13.97% | 13.75% | 7.30% | 10.34% | 11.12% | 19.97% | 9.31% | 0.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RYSIX Rydex Electronics Fund | 3.19% | 3.24% | 1.73% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.34% | 2.04% | 0.01% | 10.18% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.16% |
Drawdowns
AIO vs. RYSIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AIO drawdown since its inception was -44.88%, smaller than the maximum RYSIX drawdown of -88.66%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AIO and RYSIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AIO | RYSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.88% | -88.66% | +43.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.46% | -17.54% | +2.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.39% | -43.80% | +6.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -43.80% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.10% | -14.87% | +6.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.22% | -50.02% | +38.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.21% | 4.64% | -0.43% |
Volatility
AIO vs. RYSIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO) is 6.44%, while Rydex Electronics Fund (RYSIX) has a volatility of 11.41%. This indicates that AIO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYSIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AIO | RYSIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.44% | 11.41% | -4.97% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.65% | 24.77% | -11.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.22% | 39.19% | -15.97% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.03% | 35.64% | -13.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 27.03% | 33.18% | -6.15% |