Rydex Utilities Fund Class C (RYCUX)

Fund Assets	23.62M
Expense Ratio	2.40%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	346.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.22
Dividend Yield	2.67%
Dividend Growth	224.43%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	45.69
YTD Return	2.32%
1-Year Return	3.89%
5-Year Return	38.20%
52-Week Low	44.28
52-Week High	49.76
Beta (5Y)	0.47
Holdings	53
Inception Date	Apr 27, 2001

About RYCUX

The Rydex Utilities Fund Class C is a mutual fund dedicated to providing targeted exposure to the global utilities sector. Its primary objective is capital preservation and appreciation by investing predominantly in companies that operate public utilities, including electric, gas, and telecommunications firms. The fund is managed by a team and seeks to deliver returns through a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international utility equities, making it a specialized choice for investors focused on the utilities industry. Its portfolio is notable for a lower concentration in top holdings compared to category peers, with a mix of large-, medium-, and small-cap companies. The utilities sector is traditionally associated with stable income and lower volatility, offering a defensive positioning within the broader equity market. The Rydex Utilities Fund Class C plays a strategic role in portfolios by providing sector-specific diversification and access to essential infrastructure businesses that are integral to the everyday functioning of modern economies.

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

Performance

RYCUX had a total return of 3.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.50%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIUIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund	0.68%
FSUTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio	0.64%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RYUIX	Investor Class	1.40%
RYUTX	Class A	1.65%
RYAUX	Class H	1.65%

Top 10 Holdings

35.16% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NextEra Energy, Inc.	NEE	5.42%
The Southern Company	SO	4.11%
Duke Energy Corporation	DUK	3.92%
American Electric Power Company, Inc.	AEP	3.46%
Constellation Energy Corporation	CEG	3.45%
Dominion Energy, Inc.	D	3.06%
Sempra	SRE	3.05%
Entergy Corporation	ETR	2.95%
Vistra Corp.	VST	2.92%
Xcel Energy Inc.	XEL	2.80%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$1.22005	Dec 16, 2025
Dec 12, 2024	$0.37606	Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2023	$1.49126	Dec 12, 2023
Dec 20, 2022	$0.42036	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021	$1.35496	Dec 9, 2021
Dec 10, 2020	$1.00732	Dec 10, 2020

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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