Rydex Banking Fund Class Investor (RYKIX)

Fund Assets	7.80M
Expense Ratio	1.42%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	280.00%
Dividend (ttm)	4.04
Dividend Yield	3.14%
Dividend Growth	21.31%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	128.29
YTD Return	5.67%
1-Year Return	14.49%
5-Year Return	37.09%
52-Week Low	110.09
52-Week High	142.70
Beta (5Y)	1.46
Holdings	81
Inception Date	Apr 1, 1998

About RYKIX

Rydex Banking Fund Investor Class is a sector-focused mutual fund dedicated to providing capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S.-traded equity securities of companies operating within the banking industry. The fund targets a range of banking companies, including commercial banks and their holding entities, seeking to capture opportunities tied to trends in financial services and banking sectors. Launched in 1998, this fund is actively managed, allowing for portfolio adjustments in response to changing market conditions and sector developments. With an emphasis on the financial sector, the Rydex Banking Fund Investor Class serves investors looking to gain focused exposure to banking stocks, which often respond distinctly to interest rate cycles, regulatory shifts, and broader economic trends. As a specialized investment vehicle, it plays a role in diversifying portfolios for those seeking targeted participation in the banking industry within the broader context of the U.S. equity market.

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

Performance

RYKIX had a total return of 14.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.32%.

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
RYKAX	Class H	1.65%
RYBKX	Class A	1.65%
RYKCX	Class C	2.41%

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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