About RYCAX
Rydex Consumer Products Fund Class H is a mutual fund designed to pursue capital appreciation by investing in companies engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of finished consumer goods and services, both within the United States and internationally. The fund primarily targets the consumer defensive sector, encompassing firms that produce essentials such as food, beverages, household products, and personal care items. It typically holds a portfolio of around 70 securities, which may include companies with small to mid-sized market capitalizations.
As a non-diversified fund, it has the flexibility to concentrate assets in select holdings, potentially allowing for more significant exposure to individual issuers than diversified peers. The fund pays an annual dividend and has a net expense ratio of 1.65%. Established in 1998, it is managed by Security Investors, LLC, and is suitable for investors seeking focused exposure to the consumer products industry. The minimum initial investment is $2,500. Overall, the fund serves as a specialized instrument for those interested in the long-term performance of consumer goods producers, a segment often viewed as resilient through varied market cycles.
Fund Family Rydex Funds
Category Consumer Defensive
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol RYCAX
Share Class Class H
Index S&P 500 TR
RYCAX had a total return of -6.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.37%.
