Rydex Transportation Inv

Frequently Asked Questions About RYPIX

What does RYPIX invest in?

Under normal market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total assets to common stocks of transportation sector companies traded within the United States. It also strategically employs derivative instruments, primarily consisting of futures contracts and options on equities, other futures contracts, and market indices. A significant portion of the fund's capital may be directed towards transportation businesses with small to medium market valuations. To access international transportation firms, the fund has the option to purchase American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and it may also invest in U.S. government debt.

What is the expense ratio of RYPIX?

Rydex Transportation Inv (RYPIX) charges an expense ratio of 1.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RYPIX?

Rydex Transportation Inv (RYPIX) manages $6.1M 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 RYPIX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was RYPIX launched?

Rydex Transportation Inv (RYPIX) launched in April 1998 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has RYPIX performed?

RYPIX'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.