Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund (SLMCX) Alternatives
Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund (SLMCX) 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 SLMCX. 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 SLMCX
SLMCX charges 1.17% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SLMCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | SLMCX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | SLMCX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | SLMCX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | SLMCX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | SLMCX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SLMCX
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 | SLMCX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | SLMCX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | SLMCX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | SLMCX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | SLMCX vs FELIX |
Top Performing SLMCX Alternatives (YTD)
SLMCX 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 | SLMCX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | SLMCX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | SLMCX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | SLMCX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | SLMCX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SLMCX
SLMCX 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 | SLMCX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | SLMCX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | SLMCX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | SLMCX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | SLMCX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SLMCX
SLMCX 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 | SLMCX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | SLMCX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | SLMCX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | SLMCX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | SLMCX vs BOGSX |
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