Rydex Utilities Fund Class A (RYUTX)

Fund Assets	23.62M
Expense Ratio	1.65%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	346.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.22
Dividend Yield	2.07%
Dividend Growth	224.43%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 16, 2025

Previous Close	59.59
YTD Return	2.41%
1-Year Return	4.24%
5-Year Return	42.91%
52-Week Low	56.98
52-Week High	64.65
Beta (5Y)	0.47
Holdings	53
Inception Date	Sep 1, 2004

About RYUTX

Rydex Series Funds: Utilities Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to offer targeted exposure to publicly traded utility companies in the United States. Its primary objective is capital appreciation by investing substantially all assets in equity securities of firms operating within the utilities sector, such as electric, gas, and water service providers. Managed by Security Investors, LLC, the fund takes a non-diversified approach, allowing it to concentrate investments in fewer issuers than a diversified fund, which can amplify both risk and return potential. Notable features include an annual distribution frequency and a minimum investment requirement of $2,500. The fund’s gross expense ratio is 1.65%, placing it above many peers in terms of fees. With an inception date of September 1, 2004, it plays a specialized role in the market by enabling investors to focus on a sector often characterized by its defensive qualities and steady dividend income. The fund tracks its performance relative to broad benchmarks like the S&P 500 Index, providing context for sector-based performance within the broader equity landscape.

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

Performance

RYUTX had a total return of 4.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.52%.

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%
RYAUX	Class H	1.65%
RYCUX	Class C	2.40%

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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Aug 27, 2026

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