Rydex Consumer Products Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About RYPDX

What does RYPDX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. Under typical conditions, it allocates a minimum of 80% of its total assets to equity securities of consumer goods companies listed on U.S. exchanges. The fund also utilizes derivative instruments, predominantly futures contracts and options that are linked to individual securities, other futures, and stock market indices. Additionally, it has the discretion to commit a significant portion of its investments to shares of consumer product businesses with small to mid-range market capitalizations.

What is the expense ratio of RYPDX?

Rydex Consumer Products Fund Class A (RYPDX) charges an expense ratio of 1.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RYPDX?

Rydex Consumer Products Fund Class A (RYPDX) manages $29.6M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is RYPDX actively managed or an index fund?

RYPDX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was RYPDX launched?

Rydex Consumer Products Fund Class A (RYPDX) launched in August 2004 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has RYPDX performed?

RYPDX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.