Rydex Basic Materials Fund Class C (RYBCX)
| Fund Assets | 41.35M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.40% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 51.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.21% |
| Dividend Growth | -12.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 73.70 |
| YTD Return | 18.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 46.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 73.36% |
| 52-Week Low | 42.28 |
| 52-Week High | 75.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2001 |
About RYBCX
Rydex Basic Materials Fund Class C is a mutual fund that focuses on capital appreciation through investments in companies involved in the mining, manufacture, or sale of basic materials such as lumber, steel, iron, and aluminum. By concentrating its assets primarily in the basic materials sector, the fund captures exposure to industries critical to construction, manufacturing, and global infrastructure development. The portfolio is diversified, typically holding around 100 securities, and is actively managed by a team of investment professionals. With a considerable portion of its assets allocated to large-cap companies, the fund targets firms that are essential suppliers of raw materials to a broad range of industries. Rydex Basic Materials Fund Class C plays a significant role in the market by providing specialized sector exposure, allowing investors access to a segment of the economy that can be sensitive to commodity cycles and overall economic growth. The fund is characterized by a relatively high expense ratio and annual distribution frequency, reflecting its focused and actively managed approach within the basic materials space.
Performance
RYBCX had a total return of 46.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.15%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSDPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Select Materials Portfolio | 0.70% |
| FMFTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Materials Fund - Class M | 1.24% |
| FMFEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Materials Fund - Class I | 0.72% |
| FMFCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Materials Fund - Class C | 1.74% |
| FIJFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Materials Fund - Class Z | 0.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 4.06% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 2.87% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 2.43% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 2.42% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 2.31% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 2.08% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 1.90% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 1.70% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 1.68% |
| Nucor Corporation | NUE | 1.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $7.52495 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $8.57997 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $1.74809 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $1.29444 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $1.62805 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $1.56607 | Dec 9, 2020 |