COVER 2 filename2.txt February 22, 2010 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Subj: SCHEDULE 14A - PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT RYDEX ETF TRUST - File Nos.: 333-101625 and 811-21261 RYDEX DYNAMIC FUNDS - File Nos.: 333-84797 and 811-09525 RYDEX SERIES FUNDS - Files Nos.: 033-59692 and 811-07584 RYDEX VARIABLE TRUST - File Nos.: 333-57017 and 811-08821 Dear Sir or Madam: Enclosed for filing pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a Schedule 14A - Preliminary Proxy Statement. No filing fee is required. Please contact Julien Bourgeois, of Dechert LLP, at 202.261.3451 if you have any questions about this filing. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Amy J. Lee Vice President and Assistant Secretary Rydex ETF Trust Rydex Dynamic Funds Rydex Series Funds Rydex Variable Trust Enclosure