DWS Science and Technology Fund (KTCAX) Alternatives
DWS Science and Technology Fund (KTCAX) 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 KTCAX. 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 KTCAX
KTCAX charges 0.89% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KTCAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | KTCAX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | KTCAX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | KTCAX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | KTCAX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | KTCAX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KTCAX
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 | KTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | KTCAX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | KTCAX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | KTCAX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | KTCAX vs FELIX |
Top Performing KTCAX Alternatives (YTD)
KTCAX 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 | KTCAX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | KTCAX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | KTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | KTCAX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | KTCAX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KTCAX
KTCAX 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 | KTCAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | KTCAX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | KTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | KTCAX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | KTCAX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KTCAX
KTCAX 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 | KTCAX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | KTCAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | KTCAX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | KTCAX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | KTCAX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
Most popular DWS mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 81 | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | KTCAX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 82 | 8.70% | Jul 29, 2007 | KTCAX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -7.39% | May 31, 1929 | KTCAX vs SCDGX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 65 | -1.44% | May 7, 1996 | KTCAX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -7.80% | Jul 22, 1986 | KTCAX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 43 | -7.10% | Dec 31, 1992 | KTCAX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 1.17% | Jun 17, 1953 | KTCAX vs SCINX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 10 | 1.39% | Mar 18, 1988 | KTCAX vs KDHAX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -14.32% | Jul 14, 2000 | KTCAX vs SCGSX | |
| DWS Global Macro Fund | Tactical Allocation | 73 | -1.25% | May 14, 1995 | KTCAX vs MGINX |
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