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Rydex Biotechnology Adv (RYOAX)On Nov 17: 18.42  Down 0.28 (1.50%)  
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Rydex Biotechnology Adv
9601 Blackwell Road Suite 500 Rockville MD 20850
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Health
Fund Family:Rydex
Net Assets:8.19M
Year-to-Date Return:-10.84%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Apr-98
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Michael P. Byrum
Lead Manager since 01-Apr-98
Byrum is president and CIO of Rydex Investments. He has ultimate responsibility for the management of the Funds. He has been associated with Rydex Investments since it was founded in 1993. He was was named the president of Rydex Investments in 2004 and has served as Chief Investment Officer of Rydex Investments since 2003. Ryrum holds the Charted Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
RYOAX can be purchased from 58 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities issued by biotechnology companies that are traded in the United States, as well as in futures and options contracts. Biotechnology companies include those engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of various biotechnological and biomedical products. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend N/A
Last Cap Gain (10-Nov-99): 0.04
Annual Holdings Turnover 193.00%
Average for Category: 109.57%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseRYOAXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.89% 1.66%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.32%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.96%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $594$720
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,021$1,068
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,212$2,074
* Per $10,000 invested


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