Royce Small-Cap Special Equity Fund Investment Class (RYSEX)
| Fund Assets | 456.37M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.22% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 5.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.26% |
| Dividend Growth | -30.22% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.36 |
| YTD Return | 9.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.13 |
| 52-Week High | 15.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About RYSEX
Royce Small-Cap Special Equity Fund Investment Class is a mutual fund that focuses on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies. The fund employs a value-oriented approach, emphasizing companies with superior balance sheets, sustainable returns on invested capital, strong free cash flow from operations, and transparent accounting practices. Its strategy centers on identifying conservatively managed businesses with a viable niche or franchise, whose stocks are trading below their economic value. While the fund usually invests at least 80% of its assets in U.S. small-cap equities, it may allocate up to 10% in companies headquartered abroad. The portfolio is notably concentrated, holding around 34 positions, and is constructed with an eye toward lower volatility and high active share relative to its benchmark indices. Since its inception in 1998, this fund has carved out a distinct role among small-cap value funds by consistently seeking out undervalued opportunities in the small-cap segment, making it notable for its disciplined, risk-aware approach in the broader equity market.
Performance
RYSEX had a total return of 18.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.70%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
64.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Income Clearing Corporation | n/a | 14.01% |
| Standard Motor Products, Inc. | SMP | 8.75% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 8.04% |
| TEGNA Inc. | TGNA | 4.94% |
| Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | DHIL | 4.91% |
| Ennis, Inc. | EBF | 4.84% |
| Movado Group, Inc. | MOV | 4.80% |
| Ingles Markets, Incorporated | IMKTA | 4.75% |
| Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | VSH | 4.63% |
| Macy's, Inc. | M | 4.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.7337 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.4846 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.9069 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $1.9644 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $3.1563 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.6746 | Dec 10, 2020 |