Virtus Technology Fund (DRGTX) 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 DRGTX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DRGTX
DRGTX charges 1.16% annually. There are 45 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% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | DRGTX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 6.30B | Mar 2005 | DRGTX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | — | Jun 2013 | DRGTX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | — | Apr 2024 | DRGTX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | DRGTX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DRGTX
DRGTX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 43 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 | DRGTX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | — | Jul 1985 | DRGTX vs FDCPX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 95 | — | Jun 1983 | DRGTX vs CCOYX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 95 | — | Nov 2001 | DRGTX vs SCMIX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund | 95 | — | Jun 1983 | DRGTX vs SLMCX |
Top Performing DRGTX Alternatives (YTD)
DRGTX is at 26.30% YTD. There are 41 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 78.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 78.03% | — | Jul 1985 | DRGTX vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 77.01% | — | Mar 1998 | DRGTX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 69.86% | — | Oct 2018 | DRGTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 69.83% | — | Jul 1985 | DRGTX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 69.76% | — | Dec 2000 | DRGTX vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DRGTX
DRGTX has 24.87% 1-year volatility. There are 36 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.47% | — | Nov 1993 | DRGTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 15.56% | — | Feb 2021 | DRGTX vs TOWTX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 16.09% | 6.30B | Mar 2005 | DRGTX vs VTCAX | |
| Saratoga Technology & Communications Portfolio | 17.86% | — | Oct 1997 | DRGTX vs STPAX | |
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | 19.26% | — | Oct 2019 | DRGTX vs AIO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DRGTX
DRGTX has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.78%. There are 63 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 | DRGTX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.08% | — | Nov 1993 | DRGTX vs GTTIX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -10.18% | — | Jun 1996 | DRGTX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -11.04% | — | Dec 2000 | DRGTX vs BOGSX | |
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | -11.42% | — | Oct 2019 | DRGTX vs AIO |
Other Mutual Funds from Allianz
The 10 most viewed Allianz mutual funds shown here include ANNPX, PGWCX, AZNIX and span 10 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Convertible Fund | Convertible Bonds | 87 | 17.51% | — | Apr 1993 | DRGTX vs ANNPX | |
| Virtus Focused Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | 2.80% | — | Feb 1984 | DRGTX vs PGWCX | |
| Virtus Income & Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 62 | 9.02% | — | Feb 2007 | DRGTX vs AZNIX | |
| Virtus International Small-Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 84 | 13.88% | — | Dec 1997 | DRGTX vs ALOIX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 20.71% | — | Jul 2013 | DRGTX vs AZBIX | |
| Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 18 | 14.41% | — | Nov 1979 | DRGTX vs DRMCX | |
| Virtus NFJ Large-Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 16.82% | — | May 2000 | DRGTX vs ANVIX | |
| Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | 1.97% | — | Oct 2011 | DRGTX vs ASHIX | |
| Virtus NFJ Emerging Markets Value Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 65 | 20.33% | — | Dec 2012 | DRGTX vs AZMIX | |
| Virtus Health Sciences Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 10 | -1.28% | — | Feb 2002 | DRGTX vs RAGHX |
Often Compared With DRGTX
Investors most often compare DRGTX with PRGTX, TDV, IGV. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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