Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A (PGTAX) Alternatives
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A (PGTAX) 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 PGTAX. 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 PGTAX
PGTAX charges 1.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PGTAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | PGTAX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | PGTAX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | PGTAX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | PGTAX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | PGTAX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGTAX
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 | PGTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | PGTAX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 96 | Jul 29, 1985 | PGTAX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 95 | Dec 27, 2000 | PGTAX vs FELIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A | 95 | Dec 27, 2000 | PGTAX vs FELAX |
Top Performing PGTAX Alternatives (YTD)
PGTAX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | 15.57% | Oct 28, 2007 | PGTAX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 13.68% | Jul 28, 1985 | PGTAX vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 7.77% | Mar 31, 1998 | PGTAX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 7.52% | Oct 2, 2018 | PGTAX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 7.49% | Dec 27, 2000 | PGTAX vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGTAX
PGTAX 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 | 14.69% | Nov 1, 1993 | PGTAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.38% | Feb 2, 2021 | PGTAX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.40% | Sep 23, 2022 | PGTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.35% | Mar 11, 2005 | PGTAX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.74% | Jun 9, 1996 | PGTAX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGTAX
PGTAX 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 | PGTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.20% | Nov 1, 1993 | PGTAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | PGTAX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | PGTAX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | PGTAX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Putnam
Most popular Putnam mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.74% | Jun 15, 1977 | PGTAX vs PEYAX | |
| Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.72% | Oct 2, 1995 | PGTAX vs POGAX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.79% | Jan 10, 1998 | PGTAX vs PEIYX | |
| Putnam Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 77 | -3.79% | Dec 17, 2008 | PGTAX vs PGTYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 0.81% | Jul 2, 2012 | PGTAX vs PEQSX | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -9.32% | Aug 31, 1990 | PGTAX vs PNOPX | |
| Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.13% | Sep 24, 2010 | PGTAX vs PMYYX | |
| Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.38% | Oct 17, 2011 | PGTAX vs PSDYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Growth Y | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.67% | Aug 27, 1999 | PGTAX vs PGOYX | |
| Putnam Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -3.29% | Oct 2, 1995 | PGTAX vs PNRAX |
Often Compared With PGTAX
What investors most often compare with PGTAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -3.79% | Dec 31, 1984 | PGTAX vs FOCPX | |
| Templeton Developing Markets Trust | Emerging Markets Diversified | 93 | 5.07% | Oct 15, 1991 | PGTAX vs TEDMX | |
| ICON Health and Information Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | -0.65% | Feb 18, 1997 | PGTAX vs ICTEX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 93 | 5.84% | Jun 23, 1983 | PGTAX vs CCOYX |
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