Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A (CTCAX) Alternatives
Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A (CTCAX) 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 CTCAX. 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 CTCAX
CTCAX charges 1.18% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CTCAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | CTCAX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | CTCAX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | CTCAX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | CTCAX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | CTCAX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CTCAX
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 | CTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | CTCAX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | CTCAX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | CTCAX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | CTCAX vs FELIX |
Top Performing CTCAX Alternatives (YTD)
CTCAX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | 9.56% | Oct 28, 2007 | CTCAX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | CTCAX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | CTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | CTCAX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | CTCAX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CTCAX
CTCAX 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 | CTCAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | CTCAX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | CTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | CTCAX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | CTCAX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CTCAX
CTCAX 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 | CTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | CTCAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | CTCAX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | CTCAX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | CTCAX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Columbia
Most popular Columbia mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 0.17% | Jun 22, 1983 | CTCAX vs SLMCX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 1.58% | Mar 4, 1998 | CTCAX vs GSFTX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Institutional 3 Clas... | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.65% | Nov 8, 2012 | CTCAX vs CDDYX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class A | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 1.55% | Nov 25, 2002 | CTCAX vs LBSAX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund | Technology Equities | 63 | -10.17% | Nov 8, 2000 | CTCAX vs CMTFX | |
| Columbia Contrarian Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 34 | -8.32% | Dec 14, 1992 | CTCAX vs SMGIX | |
| Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 89 | -0.71% | May 22, 1994 | CTCAX vs SHGTX | |
| Columbia Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 46 | -5.35% | Sep 30, 1991 | CTCAX vs CBALX | |
| Columbia Overseas Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 0.28% | Mar 30, 2008 | CTCAX vs COSZX | |
| Columbia Large Cap Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -7.09% | Dec 15, 1993 | CTCAX vs NINDX |
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