BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Class K (BTEKX) 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 BTEKX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BTEKX
BTEKX charges 0.84% annually. There are 24 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | BTEKX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | BTEKX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | — | Jun 2013 | BTEKX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | — | Apr 2024 | BTEKX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | BTEKX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BTEKX
BTEKX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 48 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | 99 | — | Sep 2022 | BTEKX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 96 | — | Jun 1983 | BTEKX vs CCOYX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 96 | — | Nov 2001 | BTEKX vs SCMIX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 96 | — | Jun 1983 | BTEKX vs SLMCX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 95 | — | Jul 1985 | BTEKX vs FDCPX |
Top Performing BTEKX Alternatives (YTD)
BTEKX is at 31.87% YTD. There are 25 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 71.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 71.55% | — | Jul 1985 | BTEKX vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 66.49% | — | Mar 1998 | BTEKX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 59.70% | — | Jul 1985 | BTEKX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 59.66% | — | Oct 2018 | BTEKX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 59.56% | — | Dec 2000 | BTEKX vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BTEKX
BTEKX has 32.50% 1-year volatility. There are 60 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.92% | — | Nov 1993 | BTEKX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 15.86% | — | Feb 2021 | BTEKX vs TOWTX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 17.21% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | BTEKX vs VTCAX | |
| Saratoga Technology & Communications Portfolio | 18.45% | — | Oct 1997 | BTEKX vs STPAX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 19.54% | — | Sep 2022 | BTEKX vs ARKVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BTEKX
BTEKX has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.79%. There are 50 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | -8.14% | — | Sep 2022 | BTEKX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.08% | — | Nov 1993 | BTEKX vs GTTIX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -10.18% | — | Jun 1996 | BTEKX vs NWJCX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | — | Feb 2021 | BTEKX vs TOWTX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | -12.76% | — | Nov 2001 | BTEKX vs SCMIX |
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Often Compared With BTEKX
Investors most often compare BTEKX with BOGSX, FELAX, ALTEX. These 17 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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