RYVIX vs. DLDRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Rydex Energy Services Fund (RYVIX) and BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund (DLDRX).
RYVIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Mar 31, 1998. DLDRX is managed by Dreyfus. It was launched on Oct 30, 2003.
Performance
RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Performance Comparison
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RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYVIX Rydex Energy Services Fund | 39.66% | 2.29% | -7.73% | 4.45% | 43.02% | 17.12% | -36.94% | -0.41% | -45.58% | -18.85% |
DLDRX BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund | 22.69% | 15.04% | 0.81% | 1.58% | 34.18% | 38.30% | 6.58% | 16.64% | -17.57% | 14.05% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RYVIX achieves a 39.66% return, which is significantly higher than DLDRX's 22.69% return. Over the past 10 years, RYVIX has underperformed DLDRX with an annualized return of -1.93%, while DLDRX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.33% annualized return.
RYVIX
- 1D
- -3.33%
- 1M
- 1.26%
- YTD
- 39.66%
- 6M
- 54.69%
- 1Y
- 54.54%
- 3Y*
- 14.95%
- 5Y*
- 14.00%
- 10Y*
- -1.93%
DLDRX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -1.37%
- YTD
- 22.69%
- 6M
- 31.63%
- 1Y
- 47.62%
- 3Y*
- 14.03%
- 5Y*
- 18.32%
- 10Y*
- 14.33%
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RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RYVIX has a 1.36% expense ratio, which is higher than DLDRX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RYVIX vs. DLDRX — Risk / Return Rank
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RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rydex Energy Services Fund (RYVIX) and BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund (DLDRX). 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.
| RYVIX | DLDRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.49 | 1.79 | -0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.99 | 2.25 | -0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.36 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.11 | -0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.54 | 9.62 | -4.08 |
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
| RYVIX | DLDRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.49 | 1.79 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 | 0.71 | -0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.05 | 0.56 | -0.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.04 | 0.40 | -0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between RYVIX and DLDRX is 0.86, 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
RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Dividend Comparison
RYVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.39%, less than DLDRX's 1.90% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RYVIX Rydex Energy Services Fund | 0.39% | 0.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 1.30% | 0.11% | 1.48% | 0.88% | 0.71% | 1.19% |
DLDRX BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund | 1.90% | 2.33% | 7.45% | 12.42% | 9.66% | 5.07% | 1.11% | 2.16% | 1.87% | 0.63% | 1.44% | 1.25% |
Drawdowns
RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RYVIX drawdown since its inception was -94.06%, which is greater than DLDRX's maximum drawdown of -69.13%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RYVIX and DLDRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RYVIX | DLDRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -94.06% | -69.13% | -24.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.31% | -20.88% | -5.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.86% | -32.44% | -11.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -88.04% | -54.24% | -33.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -69.90% | -2.27% | -67.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -46.04% | -20.92% | -25.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.44% | 4.59% | +4.85% |
Volatility
RYVIX vs. DLDRX - Volatility Comparison
Rydex Energy Services Fund (RYVIX) has a higher volatility of 8.48% compared to BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund (DLDRX) at 6.07%. This indicates that RYVIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DLDRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RYVIX | DLDRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.48% | 6.07% | +2.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 21.18% | 15.19% | +5.99% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 37.17% | 26.61% | +10.56% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 35.72% | 25.94% | +9.78% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 40.45% | 25.57% | +14.88% |