Rydex Basic Materials Fund Class A (RYBMX)
| Fund Assets | 42.54M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.65% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 136.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.20% |
| Dividend Growth | -12.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 90.27 |
| YTD Return | 13.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 37.53% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 70.91 |
| 52-Week High | 98.82 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 104 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
About RYBMX
Rydex Basic Materials Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on providing capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies within the basic materials sector. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to firms involved in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods essential to the industrials sector. This includes companies engaged in metals, lumber, steel, iron, aluminum, and related industries. The fund may also invest in derivatives and has a notable emphasis on small- and mid-capitalization companies, offering diverse exposure to various segments of the materials market. With a team-managed approach and holdings in over 100 companies, the fund plays a specialized role for investors seeking targeted access to the basic materials industry, which is foundational to economic and industrial activity through its production and supply of core commodities.
Performance
RYBMX had a total return of 37.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.64%.
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 | 0.69% |
| 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 | 0.58% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 3.79% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 2.66% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 2.34% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 2.19% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 2.03% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 1.97% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 1.92% |
| Coeur Mining, Inc. | CDE | 1.58% |
| Nucor Corporation | NUE | 1.58% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 1.53% |
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 |