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    </invstOrSecs>
    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2020-07-30</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>Rydex Variable Trust</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>John Sullivan</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>John Sullivan</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>CFO</ncom:title>
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