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Welcome to Rydex's online account establisment center. We are pleased that you have chosen to invest with Rydex.

To establish a Rydex account you can:

1. Complete an application online and sign it using an electronic signature (e-signature).
2. Download an application online, complete it, print it and mail to Rydex.
   
3. Download an application, print it, complete it by hand and mail it to Rydex.
4. Request an application online to be sent via mail.
   
   

Now it's easier than ever to open an account with Rydex using our electronic signatures feature. The e-signature option allows you to complete an application and approve your new account online, using a secure code as your signature. This code, or transaction confirmation number, is used only once – it is not possible to use this code for future transactions.

For additional information on Rydex’s online security features, access the legal information page. Be sure to review the following information before you open an account online with an e-signature.

General Guidelines

• To open an account online, you must choose "Open an Account with an electronic Automated Clearing House (ACH) initial investment". If you would like to invest by check or wire, click here to download an application.
• Help sections are provided throughout the kiosk.
• You may open an account online for Individual, Joint Tenant and UGMA/UTMA accounts only.

Restrictions

• Establishing an account online with an e-signature is not suitable for IRA accounts, accounts with an advisor, corporate accounts or trust accounts. For the correct application for these accounts, click here.
• The account minimum is $25,000. Accounts established online are subject to a $50,000 initial investment maximum. Once the account has been established, subsequent investments may be made via check, wire or ACH transfers.

Downloading the applications in PDF format from www.rydexfunds.com may take a few minutes. We thank you for your patience while the file downloads, and appreciate your interest in Rydex Funds.

• Please read the prospectus and privacy policy carefully before investing. For more information see the Fund Information pages.
• Complete the appropriate Rydex application
• After the application is completed, return your application and investment via one of the following methods: Investing by Check or Wiring Instructions .
• Shortly after we receive your application and investment, you will receive a transaction confirmation and Welcome Kit.
• If you have any questions call Rydex at 1.800.820.0888.

Note: Overall initial investment minimum is $25,000 (This is not a per fund minimum)

If you would rather have an investment kit containing all necessary forms, applications and prospectuses sent to your home or business, please click here to request that information by mail.


Benefits of Investing Directly with Rydex

• One of the most liberal exchange policies in the industry
• Account Access and Web Trading
• Electronic statements and Confirmations, per request
• Daily e-mail for fund pricing and performance, per request
• Check writing privileges from money market accounts
• Systematic withdrawal plan
• Twice per day pricing with our four Dynamic Funds

Not Ready to Invest $25,000?
Rydex Funds are also available through many brokerage firms and offered by financial intermediaries where investment minimums, transaction fees and fund closing times will vary.

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Rydex funds are distributed by Rydex Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Rydex Investments.

For more complete information regarding Rydex funds, call 800.820.0888 or click here for a prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund carefully before investing. The fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the fund. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.