EX. 12(b)(i)

                                 CERTIFICATIONS



I, Carl G. Verboncoeur, President of Rydex ETF Trust (the "Trust"), certify
that:

         1.     The Form N-CSR of the Trust (the "Report") fully complies with
                the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
                Exchange Act of 1934; and

         2.     The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
                material respects, the financial condition and results of
                operations of the Trust.



A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to the Trust and will be retained by the Trust and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.



Dated: July 5, 2007



                                              /s/Carl G. Verboncoeur
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                                              Carl G. Verboncoeur,
                                              President