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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
3
5
2
3
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
A
(Buy)
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U.S. News evaluated 20 Utilities Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 20.64 percent over the past year, 14.81 percent over the past three years, 5.69 percent over the past five years, and 9.89 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 19.4% |
| 1 Year | 20.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 14.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 9.9% |
Summary
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests substantially all (at least 80%) of its net assets in equity securities of Utilities Companies that are traded in the United States and in derivatives, which primarily consist of futures contracts and options on securities, futures contracts, and stock indices. It will invest to a significant extent in the securities of Utilities Companies that have small to mid-sized capitalizations. The fund also may purchase American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") to gain exposure to foreign Utilities Companies and U.S. government securities. It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Rydex Series Trust Utilities Fund has an expense ratio of 1.35 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
