RYRIX vs. RYNVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Retailing Fund (RYRIX) and Rydex Nova Fund (RYNVX).
RYRIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Mar 31, 1998. RYNVX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Jul 11, 1993.
Performance
RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Performance Comparison
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RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYRIX Rydex Retailing Fund | -4.35% | 9.71% | 15.87% | 17.11% | -25.91% | 12.25% | 44.72% | 25.44% | -3.10% | 12.82% |
RYNVX Rydex Nova Fund | -7.55% | 21.42% | 33.14% | 35.31% | -29.96% | 42.56% | 19.64% | 45.58% | -10.24% | 31.17% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYRIX achieves a -4.35% return, which is significantly higher than RYNVX's -7.55% return. Over the past 10 years, RYRIX has underperformed RYNVX with an annualized return of 8.58%, while RYNVX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.69% annualized return.
RYRIX
- 1D
- 2.82%
- 1M
- -5.10%
- YTD
- -4.35%
- 6M
- -6.53%
- 1Y
- 8.67%
- 3Y*
- 10.24%
- 5Y*
- 1.35%
- 10Y*
- 8.58%
RYNVX
- 1D
- 4.35%
- 1M
- -7.82%
- YTD
- -7.55%
- 6M
- -5.46%
- 1Y
- 20.66%
- 3Y*
- 22.42%
- 5Y*
- 12.78%
- 10Y*
- 16.69%
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RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYRIX has a 1.40% expense ratio, which is higher than RYNVX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYRIX vs. RYNVX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Retailing Fund (RYRIX) and Rydex Nova Fund (RYNVX). 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.
| RYRIX | RYNVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.48 | 0.78 | -0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.86 | 1.26 | -0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.19 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.78 | 1.25 | -0.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.36 | 5.59 | -3.23 |
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
| RYRIX | RYNVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 | 0.78 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.06 | 0.50 | -0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.41 | 0.61 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.27 | 0.39 | -0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYRIX and RYNVX is 0.79, 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
RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Dividend Comparison
RYRIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.77%, more than RYNVX's 0.82% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYRIX Rydex Retailing Fund | 1.77% | 1.69% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.08% |
RYNVX Rydex Nova Fund | 0.82% | 0.76% | 0.66% | 0.59% | 22.11% | 9.07% | 0.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.97% | 1.22% | 0.13% |
Drawdowns
RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYRIX drawdown since its inception was -58.26%, smaller than the maximum RYNVX drawdown of -76.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYRIX and RYNVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYRIX | RYNVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.26% | -76.54% | +18.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.35% | -17.91% | +4.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.37% | -40.92% | +2.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.37% | -48.58% | +10.21% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.74% | -10.09% | -0.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.96% | -19.72% | +5.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.43% | 3.99% | +0.44% |
Volatility
RYRIX vs. RYNVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Rydex Retailing Fund (RYRIX) is 5.87%, while Rydex Nova Fund (RYNVX) has a volatility of 8.01%. This indicates that RYRIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RYNVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYRIX | RYNVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.87% | 8.01% | -2.14% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.67% | 14.28% | -2.61% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.96% | 27.47% | -7.51% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.48% | 25.96% | -4.48% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.88% | 27.36% | -6.48% |