Royce Premier Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About RYPRX

What does RYPRX invest in?

The fund's portfolio manager allocates its capital into a focused collection of equity securities, generally holding fewer than 100 different stocks. Its primary objective is to invest in small-capitalization companies at the time of purchase. Typically, at least 80% of the fund's net assets are committed to shares of these selected "premier" companies. Moreover, when these securities are acquired, at least 65% must be issued by small-cap enterprises.

What is the expense ratio of RYPRX?

Royce Premier Fund (RYPRX) charges an expense ratio of 1.19%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RYPRX?

Royce Premier Fund (RYPRX) manages $1.63B 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 RYPRX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was RYPRX launched?

Royce Premier Fund (RYPRX) launched in December 1991 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has RYPRX performed?

RYPRX'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.