Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund (ALTEX) Alternatives
Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund (ALTEX) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ALTEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ALTEX
ALTEX charges 1.98% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALTEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | ALTEX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | ALTEX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | ALTEX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | ALTEX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | ALTEX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALTEX
Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | 99 | Sep 23, 2022 | ALTEX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | ALTEX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | ALTEX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | ALTEX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | ALTEX vs FELIX |
Top Performing ALTEX Alternatives (YTD)
ALTEX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | ALTEX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | ALTEX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | ALTEX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | ALTEX vs RYSIX | |
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | 0.42% | Oct 29, 2019 | ALTEX vs AIO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALTEX
ALTEX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.62% | Nov 1, 1993 | ALTEX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | ALTEX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | ALTEX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | ALTEX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | ALTEX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALTEX
ALTEX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | -8.14% | Sep 23, 2022 | ALTEX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | ALTEX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | ALTEX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | ALTEX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | ALTEX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Firsthand Funds
Most popular Firsthand Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthand Technology Opportunities Fund | Technology Equities | 6 | -19.92% | Sep 29, 1999 | ALTEX vs TEFQX |
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