Rydex Precious Metals Fund Class Investor (RYPMX)
| Fund Assets | 188.99M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 452.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 331.89 |
| YTD Return | 23.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 170.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 207.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 124.87 |
| 52-Week High | 375.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 41 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 1993 |
About RYPMX
Rydex Precious Metals Fund Class Investor is a mutual fund focused on providing capital appreciation through investments in companies involved in the precious metals sector. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies that are primarily engaged in the exploration, mining, fabrication, processing, or distribution of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals. This strategy allows the fund to offer exposure to businesses that are directly impacted by trends in the global precious metals market, serving as a specialized tool for investors seeking sector-specific diversification within the broader equity landscape. The fund’s portfolio typically contains a concentrated mix of industry-leading mining firms and related enterprises, with a significant portion allocated to its top holdings. Managed by a team and structured as a no-load fund, it is known for its relatively higher expense ratio and annual distribution frequency. Since its inception in 1993, Rydex Precious Metals Fund Class Investor has played a distinctive role for those wishing to capitalize on movements in the precious metals industry without holding the physical metals themselves.
Performance
RYPMX had a total return of 170.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGDAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class A | 0.97% |
| FGDCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class C | 1.72% |
| FGDIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class I | 0.72% |
| FIJDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class Z | 0.60% |
| FGDTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund - Class M | 1.22% |
Top 10 Holdings
55.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Other Assets & Liabilities | n/a | 10.18% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 7.21% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 6.37% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 6.11% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 5.95% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 5.05% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 3.99% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | EDG.DE | 3.73% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 3.59% |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | PAAS | 3.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $8.18524 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $3.59452 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $7.28636 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $7.82236 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $1.51167 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $2.24536 | Dec 11, 2019 |