Rydex Banking Fund Class C (RYKCX)

Fund Assets	13.94M
Expense Ratio	2.34%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	280.00%
Dividend (ttm)	4.04
Dividend Yield	4.40%
Dividend Growth	21.31%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	91.56
YTD Return	4.86%
1-Year Return	13.37%
5-Year Return	30.47%
52-Week Low	80.33
52-Week High	102.01
Beta (5Y)	1.46
Holdings	81
Inception Date	Mar 30, 2001

About RYKCX

Rydex Banking Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on capital appreciation by investing primarily in companies operating within the banking sector. The fund targets a range of banking-related businesses, including commercial banks and their holding companies, aiming to capture the sector’s growth and performance trends. Its portfolio is composed of numerous holdings, providing exposure to both growth and value stocks across various market capitalizations within the banking industry. Rydex Banking Fund Class C is managed by a team at Security Investors, LLC, and is structured as a non-diversified fund, meaning it can allocate a larger portion of assets to select issuers compared to diversified funds. This concentration allows it to closely track the dynamics and innovations within the banking sector, making it significant for investors seeking focused exposure to the financial services industry. The fund may also invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), introducing a degree of international exposure and currency fluctuation considerations. Overall, Rydex Banking Fund Class C stands out for its targeted approach within the financial sector and its adaptability to changes in the global banking landscape.

• Fund Family: Rydex Funds
• Category: Financial
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RYKCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

RYKCX had a total return of 13.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.00%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FFSIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Financials I	0.72%
FSRBX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio	0.67%
FSPCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select Insurance Portfolio	0.68%
FIKBX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Financials Z	0.59%
FSVLX	Fidelity	Fidelity Select FinTech Portfolio	0.74%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
RYKIX	Investor Class	1.39%
RYKAX	Class H	1.65%
RYBKX	Class A	1.65%

Top 10 Holdings

34.52% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	4.20%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	4.16%
Wells Fargo & Company	WFC	3.88%
Capital One Financial Corporation	COF	3.73%
Citigroup Inc.	C	3.58%
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation	BNY	3.29%
U.S. Bancorp	USB	3.17%
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.	PNC	3.16%
Nu Holdings Ltd.	NU	2.90%
Truist Financial Corporation	TFC	2.46%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 16, 2025	$4.03649	Dec 16, 2025
Dec 12, 2024	$3.32733	Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2023	$1.23313	Dec 12, 2023
Dec 20, 2022	$2.5922	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 8, 2021	$0.49619	Dec 8, 2021
Dec 9, 2020	$2.25783	Dec 9, 2020

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Last checked:

Oct 17, 2026

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