Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK) 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 STK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to STK
STK charges 1.12% annually. There are 46 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% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | STK vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | STK vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | — | Jun 2013 | STK vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | — | Apr 2024 | STK vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | STK vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STK
STK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 6 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 | STK vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 94 | — | Jul 1985 | STK vs FDCPX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 93 | — | Jun 1983 | STK vs SLMCX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 93 | — | Nov 2001 | STK vs SCMIX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 93 | — | Jun 1983 | STK vs CCOYX |
Top Performing STK Alternatives (YTD)
STK is at 36.26% YTD. There are 13 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 61.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 61.12% | — | Jul 1985 | STK vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 54.19% | — | Mar 1998 | STK vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 48.27% | — | Oct 2018 | STK vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 48.22% | — | Jul 1985 | STK vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 48.18% | — | Dec 2000 | STK vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STK
STK has 29.07% 1-year volatility. There are 47 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.69% | — | Nov 1993 | STK vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 15.77% | — | Feb 2021 | STK vs TOWTX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 17.02% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | STK vs VTCAX | |
| Saratoga Technology & Communications Portfolio | 18.28% | — | Oct 1997 | STK vs STPAX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 19.90% | — | Sep 2022 | STK vs ARKVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STK
STK has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.93%. There are 53 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 | STK vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.08% | — | Nov 1993 | STK vs GTTIX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -10.18% | — | Jun 1996 | STK vs NWJCX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | — | Feb 2021 | STK vs TOWTX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | -12.76% | — | Nov 2001 | STK vs SCMIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Columbia
The 10 most viewed Columbia mutual funds shown here include GSFTX, CDDYX, LBSAX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 12.19% | — | Mar 1998 | STK vs GSFTX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Institutional 3 Clas... | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 90 | 12.30% | — | Nov 2012 | STK vs CDDYX | |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund Class A | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 12.04% | — | Nov 2002 | STK vs LBSAX | |
| Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 92 | 44.24% | — | May 1994 | STK vs SHGTX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A | Technology Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 18.39% | — | Nov 2000 | STK vs CTCAX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund | Technology Equities | 43 | 18.56% | — | Nov 2000 | STK vs CMTFX | |
| Columbia Contrarian Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 8.65% | — | Dec 1992 | STK vs SMGIX | |
| Columbia Overseas Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 72 | 10.23% | — | Mar 2008 | STK vs COSZX | |
| Columbia Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 46 | 5.53% | — | Sep 1991 | STK vs CBALX | |
| Columbia Thermostat Fund | Tactical Allocation | 55 | 2.42% | — | Sep 2002 | STK vs COTZX |
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