RYGBX vs. RYAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) and Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX).
RYGBX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Jan 2, 1994. RYAIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Sep 2, 1998.
Performance
RYGBX vs. RYAIX - Performance Comparison
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RYGBX vs. RYAIX - 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% |
RYAIX Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 6.93% | -15.63% | -15.64% | -31.71% | 35.92% | -24.88% | -40.98% | -27.65% | -2.63% | -24.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYGBX achieves a -1.11% return, which is significantly lower than RYAIX's 6.93% return. Over the past 10 years, RYGBX has outperformed RYAIX with an annualized return of -4.33%, while RYAIX has yielded a comparatively lower -17.17% 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%
RYAIX
- 1D
- -3.40%
- 1M
- 5.21%
- YTD
- 6.93%
- 6M
- 5.89%
- 1Y
- -16.93%
- 3Y*
- -14.57%
- 5Y*
- -10.96%
- 10Y*
- -17.17%
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RYGBX vs. RYAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYGBX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is lower than RYAIX's 1.55% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYGBX vs. RYAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYGBX vs. RYAIX - 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 Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX). 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 | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.25 | -0.78 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | -0.97 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 0.86 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.17 | -0.52 | +0.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.32 | -0.64 | +0.32 |
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 | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.25 | -0.78 | +0.53 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.52 | -0.48 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.22 | -0.76 | +0.54 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.08 | -0.16 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYGBX and RYAIX is 0.19, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
RYGBX vs. RYAIX - Dividend Comparison
RYGBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.51%, more than RYAIX's 2.08% 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% |
RYAIX Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 2.08% | 2.23% | 5.67% | 4.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.72% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
RYGBX vs. RYAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYGBX drawdown since its inception was -62.42%, smaller than the maximum RYAIX drawdown of -98.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYGBX and RYAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYGBX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.42% | -98.75% | +36.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.73% | -33.93% | +22.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.36% | -54.73% | -0.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -62.42% | -87.23% | +24.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -58.85% | -98.61% | +39.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.31% | -73.13% | +53.82% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.15% | 27.24% | -21.09% |
Volatility
RYGBX vs. RYAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) is 4.24%, while Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund (RYAIX) has a volatility of 6.59%. This indicates that RYGBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYGBX | RYAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.24% | 6.59% | -2.35% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.69% | 12.81% | -5.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.47% | 22.72% | -9.25% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.83% | 22.86% | -3.03% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.36% | 22.61% | -3.25% |