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Inverse Emerging Markets 2x Strategy Fund
RYWWX (Mutual Fund)
Inverse Emerging Markets 2x Strategy 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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Vitals
YTD Return
-18.4%
1 yr return
-19.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
-16.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
-21.7%
Net Assets
$211 K
Holdings in Top 10
100.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$8.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.82%
SALES FEES
Front Load 4.75%
Deferred Load N/A
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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RYWWX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -18.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -16.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -21.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -1.86%
- Dividend Yield 5.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameInverse Emerging Markets 2x Strategy Fund
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Fund Family NameGuggenheim
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Inception DateOct 29, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRyan Harder
Fund Description
The Fund employs as its investment strategy a program of engaging in short sales of securities generally included in the underlying index and investing in leveraged derivative instruments, which primarily consist of equity index swaps and swaps on exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), futures contracts, and options on securities, futures contracts, and stock indices. While the Fund may write (sell) and purchase swaps, it expects primarily to sell swaps. 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 investment in derivatives serves as a substitute for directly selling short each of the securities included in the underlying index and produces inverse leveraged exposure to the underlying index. The Fund also may invest in ETFs that provide exposure to emerging market countries and in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) to gain exposure to the Fund's benchmark. While the Fund anticipates investing in these instruments to seek to achieve its investment objective, the extent of the Fund’s investment in these instruments may vary from day to day depending on a number of different factors, including price, availability, and general market conditions. 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 opposite to the securities of companies included in the underlying index.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.The S&P Emerging 50 ADR Index is a capitalization weighted index comprised of the 50 largest emerging market based ADRs having a free-float market capitalization ranging from approximately $4.5 billion to $901.6 billion as of June 30, 2024. The Fund’s investments may expose the Fund to the risk of fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies in comparison to the U.S. dollar. The Fund generally does not intend to hedge such foreign currency exposure. 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 Banks Industry, a separate industry within the Financials Sector, Broadline Retail Industry, a separate industry within the Consumer Discretionary Sector, and 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, Financials Sector, Information Technology Sector, and Materials 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 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.
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RYWWX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | RYWWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -18.4% | -76.1% | 43.0% | 55.91% |
| 1 Yr | -19.7% | -77.5% | 39.8% | 59.84% |
| 3 Yr | -16.4%* | -60.4% | 5.9% | 69.29% |
| 5 Yr | -21.7%* | -74.7% | 10.4% | 55.91% |
| 10 Yr | -21.0%* | -69.0% | 13.4% | 53.91% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | RYWWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -30.1% | -85.3% | 15.3% | 61.42% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | -73.7% | 116.7% | 82.68% |
| 2021 | 17.1% | -80.9% | 94.9% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | -57.7% | -96.0% | 153.8% | 73.23% |
| 2019 | -40.6% | -84.0% | -9.3% | 72.00% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | RYWWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -18.4% | -76.1% | 43.0% | 55.91% |
| 1 Yr | -19.7% | -77.5% | 39.8% | 59.84% |
| 3 Yr | -16.4%* | -60.4% | 5.9% | 69.29% |
| 5 Yr | -21.7%* | -74.7% | 10.4% | 55.91% |
| 10 Yr | -21.0%* | -69.0% | 13.4% | 53.91% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | RYWWX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -28.0% | -84.6% | 18.9% | 65.35% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | -73.6% | 117.2% | 82.68% |
| 2021 | 17.1% | -80.9% | 94.9% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | -57.7% | -95.9% | 153.8% | 73.23% |
| 2019 | -40.0% | -83.8% | -8.6% | 71.20% |
NAV & Total Return History
RYWWX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| RYWWX | Category Low | Category High | RYWWX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 211 K | 211 K | 2.1 B | 98.46% |
| Number of Holdings | 4 | 4 | 795 | 98.46% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 311 K | 264 K | 2.88 B | 96.15% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 100.71% | 37.3% | 249.0% | 40.77% |
Top 10 Holdings
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 56.55%
- BofA Securities, Inc. 46.71%
- SP Emerging 50 ADR Index 0.02%
- SP Emerging 50 ADR Index -2.57%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | RYWWX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 100.71% | -62.82% | 100.71% | 0.77% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -98.22% | 100.00% | 30.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 20.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.47% | 30.00% |
| Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 255.85% | 94.62% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 108.17% | 38.46% |
RYWWX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| RYWWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.82% | 0.59% | 6.77% | 57.48% |
| Management Fee | 0.90% | 0.35% | 1.50% | 75.38% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 51.90% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.45% | 42.50% |
Sales Fees
| RYWWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 4.75% | 3.75% | 5.75% | 41.67% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| RYWWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| RYWWX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 181.00% | 16.67% |
RYWWX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| RYWWX | Category Low | Category High | RYWWX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.44% | 0.00% | 17.26% | 66.15% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| RYWWX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| RYWWX | Category Low | Category High | RYWWX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -1.86% | -7.24% | 3.75% | 68.10% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| RYWWX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.472 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.336 | OrdinaryDividend |
RYWWX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ryan Harder
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 29, 2010
11.59
11.6%
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.
Michael Byrum
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 29, 2010
11.59
11.6%
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.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 23.76 | 9.04 | 14.22 |
