Fund
RYCTX
Price as of:
$265.24
+ $5.60
+ 2.16%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
43.7%
1 yr return
44.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
8.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
18.7%
Net Assets
$201 M
Holdings in Top 10
35.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$259.6
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.69%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$2,500
IRA
$1,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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RYCTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 43.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 18.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -1.36%
- Dividend Yield 0.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameS&P 500 2x Strategy Fund
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Fund Family NameGuggenheim
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Inception DateDec 27, 2001
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMichael Byrum
Fund Description
The Fund employs as its investment strategy a program of investing in the common stock of companies that are generally within the capitalization range of the underlying index and derivative instruments, which primarily consist of equity index swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds, futures contracts, and options on securities, futures contracts, and stock indices. While the Fund may write (sell) and purchase swaps, it expects primarily to purchase swaps. Swap agreements and futures and options contracts, if used properly, may enable the Fund to meet its objective by increasing the Fund’s exposure to the securities included in the underlying index or in the same proportion that those securities are represented in the Fund's benchmark. The Advisor attempts to consistently apply leverage to increase the Fund's exposure to 200% of the underlying index, and expects to rebalance the Fund's holdings daily to maintain such exposure. The Fund’s use of derivatives and the leveraged investment exposure created by such use are expected to be significant. Certain of the Fund’s derivatives investments may be traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in financial instruments with economic characteristics that should perform similarly to the securities of companies in the underlying index.The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 500 common stocks, which are chosen by the Standard & Poor’s Corporation on a statistical basis, and which generally represent large-capitalization companies with capitalizations ranging from $6.7 billion to $3.3 trillion as of June 30, 2024. Certain of the companies included in the S&P 500® Index may be structured as real estate investment trusts (“REITs”).To the extent the Fund’s underlying index is concentrated in a particular industry the Fund will necessarily be concentrated in that industry. As of June 30, 2024, the underlying index components, and thus the Fund's investments, are concentrated (i.e., more than 25% of its assets) in securities issued by companies in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry, a separate industry within the Information Technology Sector. The industries in which the underlying index components, and thus the Fund's investments, may be concentrated will vary as the composition of the underlying index changes over time.Also,while the Fund’s sector exposure may vary over time, as of June 30, 2024, the Fund has significant exposure to the Communication Services Sector, Consumer Discretionary Sector, Consumer Staples Sector, Financials Sector, Health Care Sector, Industrials Sector, and Information Technology Sector, as each sector is defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard, a widely recognized industry classification methodology developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC.On a day-to-day basis, the Fund may hold short-term U.S. government securities or cash equivalents. The Fund also may enter into repurchase agreements with counterparties that are deemed to present acceptable credit risks. In an effort to ensure that the Fund is fully invested on a day-to-day basis, the Fund may conduct any necessary trading activity at or just prior to the close of the U.S. financial markets. The Fund is non-diversified and, therefore, may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer in comparison to a diversified fund.Investments in derivative instruments, such as futures, options and swap agreements, have the economic effect of creating financial leverage in the Fund’s portfolio because such investments may give rise to losses that exceed the amount the Fund has invested in those instruments. Financial leverage will magnify, sometimes significantly, the Fund’s exposure to any increase or decrease in prices associated with a particular reference asset resulting in increased volatility in the value of the Fund’s portfolio. The value of the Fund’s portfolio is likely to experience greater volatility over short-term periods. While such financial leverage has the potential to produce greater gains, it also may result in greater losses, which in some cases may cause the Fund to liquidate other portfolio investments at a loss to comply with limits on leverage imposed by the Investment Company Act of 1940, satisfy margin or collateral requirements, or meet redemption requests.
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RYCTX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | RYCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 43.7% | -69.2% | 137.1% | 15.82% |
| 1 Yr | 44.4% | -69.1% | 142.9% | 18.99% |
| 3 Yr | 8.7%* | -51.2% | 36.5% | 18.35% |
| 5 Yr | 18.7%* | -42.6% | 53.0% | 16.46% |
| 10 Yr | 17.8%* | -34.1% | 42.3% | 19.86% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | RYCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.9% | -56.9% | 257.9% | 31.01% |
| 2022 | -39.8% | -91.0% | 124.5% | 51.27% |
| 2021 | 53.5% | -79.4% | 168.2% | 22.78% |
| 2020 | 18.4% | -97.4% | 132.6% | 39.24% |
| 2019 | 57.6% | -53.1% | 229.8% | 32.69% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | RYCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 43.7% | -69.2% | 137.1% | 15.82% |
| 1 Yr | 44.4% | -69.1% | 142.9% | 18.99% |
| 3 Yr | 8.7%* | -51.2% | 36.5% | 18.35% |
| 5 Yr | 18.7%* | -42.6% | 53.0% | 16.46% |
| 10 Yr | 17.8%* | -34.1% | 42.3% | 19.86% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | RYCTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.1% | -55.8% | 259.6% | 31.01% |
| 2022 | -39.8% | -91.0% | 130.7% | 55.70% |
| 2021 | 57.6% | -79.4% | 168.2% | 24.05% |
| 2020 | 19.4% | -97.4% | 132.6% | 37.97% |
| 2019 | 61.1% | -52.7% | 231.9% | 32.69% |
NAV & Total Return History
RYCTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| RYCTX | Category Low | Category High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 201 M | 1.5 M | 25.4 B | 26.95% |
| Number of Holdings | 513 | 5 | 2002 | 13.58% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 81.7 M | 1.01 M | 9.23 B | 30.86% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 35.19% | 13.9% | 127.2% | 87.65% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Apple, Inc. 5.28%
- U.S. Treasury Bills 5.13%
- Microsoft Corp. 4.76%
- NVIDIA Corp. 4.45%
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 3.93%
- BofA Securities, Inc. 3.24%
- Amazon.com, Inc. 2.59%
- U.S. Treasury Bills 2.28%
- Meta Platforms, Inc. 1.86%
- U.S. Treasury Bills 1.66%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 72.53% | 0.00% | 103.56% | 40.74% |
| Cash | 10.31% | 0.00% | 104.72% | 37.65% |
| Bonds | 9.07% | 0.00% | 32.81% | 9.88% |
| Other | 8.09% | -7.39% | 99.80% | 83.95% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.91% | 81.48% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.32% | 85.19% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 25.58% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 30.40% |
| Healthcare | 13.70% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 28.80% |
| Financial Services | 13.22% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 41.60% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.84% | 0.00% | 94.15% | 39.20% |
| Communication Services | 9.36% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 33.60% |
| Industrials | 8.15% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 34.40% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.51% | 0.00% | 52.46% | 24.00% |
| Energy | 3.87% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 28.80% |
| Utilities | 2.74% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 24.00% |
| Real Estate | 2.72% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 26.40% |
| Basic Materials | 2.31% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 37.60% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 72.53% | 0.00% | 103.56% | 40.74% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.00% | 80.25% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derivative | 0.91% | -43.15% | 34.88% | 54.43% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.01% | 0.00% | 90.05% | 60.76% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 24.07% | 82.71% |
| Corporate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.64% | 84.21% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 80.45% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.50% | 83.46% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 9.07% | 0.00% | 32.81% | 9.88% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 80.25% |
RYCTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| RYCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.69% | 0.68% | 5.63% | 13.92% |
| Management Fee | 0.90% | 0.00% | 0.95% | 88.62% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 92.91% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.25% | 51.43% |
Sales Fees
| RYCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 4.75% | 4.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 63.64% |
Trading Fees
| RYCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| RYCTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 266.00% | 93.53% |
RYCTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| RYCTX | Category Low | Category High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% | 0.00% | 18.26% | 74.25% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| RYCTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Monthly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| RYCTX | Category Low | Category High | RYCTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.36% | -2.77% | 2.92% | 80.38% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| RYCTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $16.432 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $5.880 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $1.215 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $2.693 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $6.334 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 06, 2016 | $0.132 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2015 | $1.022 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $1.562 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2009 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2008 | $0.085 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2007 | $0.326 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.789 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2005 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 14, 2005 | $0.401 | OrdinaryDividend |
RYCTX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Byrum
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 19, 2000
22.05
22.1%
Michael P. Byrum, CFA, Senior Vice President—Mr. Byrum has been associated with the Security Investors since 1993. Mr. Byrum was the inaugural portfolio manager for many of the Rydex products, including the Rydex leveraged and inverse funds, sector fund lineup and alternative investment portfolios. Today, Mr. Byrum continues to play an instrumental role in product development and investment strategy at Guggenheim Investments and oversees the trading, research and portfolio management activities of the quantitative strategies team, which focuses on target beta, alternative and asset allocation strategies. He is the chairman of the Investment Strategy Committee and is a member of the Risk Management Committee and Credit Review Committee. Prior to joining the Security Investors， Mr. Byrum served in a brokerage capacity with Money Management Associates, the registered investment advisor to Rushmore Funds, Inc. He earned a B.S. in finance from the Miami University of Ohio. He also has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Washington.
Ryan Harder
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 14, 2008
14.22
14.2%
Ryan A. Harder, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Security Investors. Mr. Harder joined the Investment Manager in 2010.He also joined Rydex Investments in 2004 as an assistant portfolio manager, was promoted to portfolio manager in 2005 and has served in his current capacity since 2008. Prior to joining Rydex Investments, he served in various capacities with WestLB Asset Management, including as an assistant portfolio manager, and worked in risk management at CIBC World Markets.He holds a B.A. in Economics from Brock University in Ontario, Canada and a Master of Science in International Securities, Investment and Banking from the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading in the U.K. Harder holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.79 | 28.9 | 9.84 | 8.67 |