RYGBX vs. DXKLX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) and Direxion Monthly 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 1.75X Fund (DXKLX).
RYGBX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Jan 2, 1994. DXKLX is managed by Direxion. It was launched on Mar 31, 2005.
Performance
RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Performance Comparison
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RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYGBX Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | -1.11% | 2.19% | -12.81% | -1.05% | -40.90% | -7.28% | 21.93% | 17.50% | -5.20% | 9.93% |
DXKLX Direxion Monthly 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 1.75X Fund | -1.84% | 7.74% | -7.56% | -0.43% | -29.87% | -8.83% | 16.79% | 11.77% | -1.10% | 2.73% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYGBX achieves a -1.11% return, which is significantly higher than DXKLX's -1.84% return. Over the past 10 years, RYGBX has underperformed DXKLX with an annualized return of -4.33%, while DXKLX has yielded a comparatively higher -2.85% annualized return.
RYGBX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -4.16%
- YTD
- -1.11%
- 6M
- -2.44%
- 1Y
- -4.34%
- 3Y*
- -6.59%
- 5Y*
- -10.30%
- 10Y*
- -4.33%
DXKLX
- 1D
- 0.29%
- 1M
- -3.62%
- YTD
- -1.84%
- 6M
- -2.25%
- 1Y
- 0.04%
- 3Y*
- -2.57%
- 5Y*
- -6.89%
- 10Y*
- -2.85%
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RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYGBX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is lower than DXKLX's 1.35% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYGBX vs. DXKLX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) and Direxion Monthly 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 1.75X Fund (DXKLX). 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.
| RYGBX | DXKLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | 0.06 | -0.31 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | 0.16 | -0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.02 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.17 | 0.18 | -0.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.32 | 0.40 | -0.72 |
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
| RYGBX | DXKLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.25 | 0.06 | -0.31 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.52 | -0.49 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.22 | -0.23 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.08 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYGBX and DXKLX is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Dividend Comparison
RYGBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.51%, more than DXKLX's 1.74% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYGBX Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | 3.51% | 3.59% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 1.69% | 0.71% | 46.47% | 5.00% | 1.51% | 1.45% | 5.62% | 2.07% |
DXKLX Direxion Monthly 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 1.75X Fund | 1.74% | 13.38% | 1.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.39% | 7.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYGBX drawdown since its inception was -62.42%, which is greater than DXKLX's maximum drawdown of -47.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYGBX and DXKLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYGBX | DXKLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.42% | -47.64% | -14.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.73% | -6.32% | -5.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.36% | -42.57% | -12.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -62.42% | -47.64% | -14.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -58.85% | -41.11% | -17.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.31% | -14.80% | -4.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.15% | 2.82% | +3.33% |
Volatility
RYGBX vs. DXKLX - Volatility Comparison
Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) has a higher volatility of 4.24% compared to Direxion Monthly 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 1.75X Fund (DXKLX) at 3.38%. This indicates that RYGBX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DXKLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYGBX | DXKLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.24% | 3.38% | +0.86% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.69% | 5.61% | +2.08% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.47% | 9.36% | +4.11% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.83% | 14.02% | +5.81% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.36% | 12.47% | +6.89% |