RYGBX vs. RYTIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) and Rydex Technology Fund (RYTIX).
RYGBX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Jan 2, 1994. RYTIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Apr 13, 1998.
Performance
RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Performance Comparison
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RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYGBX Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | -0.94% | 2.19% | -12.81% | -1.05% | -40.90% | -7.28% | 21.93% | 17.50% | -5.20% | 9.93% |
RYTIX Rydex Technology Fund | -10.83% | 26.48% | 30.01% | 49.59% | -36.18% | 20.94% | 49.87% | 40.81% | -1.07% | 33.07% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYGBX achieves a -0.94% return, which is significantly higher than RYTIX's -10.83% return. Over the past 10 years, RYGBX has underperformed RYTIX with an annualized return of -4.31%, while RYTIX has yielded a comparatively higher 18.06% annualized return.
RYGBX
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- -5.12%
- YTD
- -0.94%
- 6M
- -2.05%
- 1Y
- -3.15%
- 3Y*
- -6.54%
- 5Y*
- -9.91%
- 10Y*
- -4.31%
RYTIX
- 1D
- -1.93%
- 1M
- -8.85%
- YTD
- -10.83%
- 6M
- -10.19%
- 1Y
- 25.80%
- 3Y*
- 22.40%
- 5Y*
- 10.45%
- 10Y*
- 18.06%
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RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYGBX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is lower than RYTIX's 1.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYGBX vs. RYTIX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYGBX vs. RYTIX - 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 Technology Fund (RYTIX). 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 | RYTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.13 | 0.90 | -1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.09 | 1.41 | -1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.20 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.02 | 1.38 | -1.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.04 | 4.62 | -4.66 |
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 | RYTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.13 | 0.90 | -1.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.50 | 0.40 | -0.90 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.22 | 0.72 | -0.95 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.08 | 0.26 | -0.19 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYGBX and RYTIX is -0.21. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Dividend Comparison
RYGBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.50%, more than RYTIX's 1.16% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYGBX Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | 3.50% | 3.59% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 1.69% | 0.71% | 46.47% | 5.00% | 1.51% | 1.45% | 5.62% | 2.07% |
RYTIX Rydex Technology Fund | 1.16% | 1.03% | 9.00% | 2.46% | 5.17% | 7.24% | 1.62% | 0.92% | 5.39% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYGBX drawdown since its inception was -62.42%, smaller than the maximum RYTIX drawdown of -84.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYGBX and RYTIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYGBX | RYTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.42% | -84.00% | +21.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.73% | -15.67% | +3.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.36% | -42.75% | -12.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -62.42% | -42.75% | -19.67% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -58.78% | -15.67% | -43.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.30% | -40.44% | +21.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.14% | 4.69% | +1.45% |
Volatility
RYGBX vs. RYTIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Rydex Government Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund (RYGBX) is 4.35%, while Rydex Technology Fund (RYTIX) has a volatility of 7.61%. This indicates that RYGBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYTIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYGBX | RYTIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.35% | 7.61% | -3.26% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.75% | 17.15% | -9.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.50% | 28.23% | -14.73% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.83% | 26.46% | -6.63% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.36% | 25.07% | -5.71% |