Rydex Telecommunications Fund Class C (RYCSX)

Fund Assets	10.27M
Expense Ratio	2.42%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	333.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.57
Dividend Yield	0.92%
Dividend Growth	545.86%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	62.97
YTD Return	27.19%
1-Year Return	43.84%
5-Year Return	42.92%
52-Week Low	45.51
52-Week High	70.18
Beta (5Y)	0.79
Holdings	50
Inception Date	Apr 18, 2001

About RYCSX

Rydex Telecommunications Fund Class C is a sector-focused mutual fund that primarily targets capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of telecommunications companies based in the United States. The fund concentrates on firms engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communication services or related equipment, covering a broad spectrum within the telecommunications industry, including wireless operators, broadband providers, and networking hardware firms. Through its specialized mandate, the fund offers exposure to a sector vital for global connectivity and digital infrastructure, reflecting the ongoing evolution of communications technologies. Managed by Security Investors, LLC, it is designed for investors seeking concentrated sector exposure and the potential growth associated with advancements in telecommunications, rather than broad market diversification.

• Fund Family: Rydex Funds
• Category: Communications
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: RYCSX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

RYCSX had a total return of 43.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.79%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FTUTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Fund - Class M	1.29%
FIJGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Z	0.64%
FTUCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Fund - Class C	1.79%
FTUAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications A	1.04%
FWRLX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select Wireless Portfolio	0.71%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RYMIX	Investor Class	1.39%
RYTLX	Class A	1.66%
RYMAX	Class H	1.67%

Top 10 Holdings

51.72% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Cisco Systems, Inc.	CSCO	9.02%
Arista Networks, Inc.	ANET	6.22%
Verizon Communications Inc.	VZ	5.41%
Ciena Corporation	CIEN	5.23%
AT&T Inc.	T	5.12%
Lumentum Holdings Inc.	LITE	4.79%
Comcast Corporation	CMCSA	4.54%
Motorola Solutions, Inc.	MSI	4.24%
T-Mobile US, Inc.	TMUS	3.93%
AST SpaceMobile, Inc.	ASTS	3.22%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$0.57417	Dec 16, 2025
Dec 12, 2024	$0.0889	Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2023	$0.69181	Dec 12, 2023
Dec 20, 2022	$0.6027	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021	$0.24349	Dec 9, 2021
Dec 10, 2020	$1.14794	Dec 10, 2020

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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