Firsthand Technology Opportunities Fund (TEFQX) Alternatives
Firsthand Technology Opportunities Fund (TEFQX) 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 TEFQX. 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 TEFQX
TEFQX charges 1.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TEFQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | TEFQX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | TEFQX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | TEFQX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | TEFQX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | TEFQX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEFQX
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 | TEFQX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | TEFQX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 96 | Jul 29, 1985 | TEFQX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 95 | Dec 27, 2000 | TEFQX vs FELIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A | 95 | Dec 27, 2000 | TEFQX vs FELAX |
Top Performing TEFQX Alternatives (YTD)
TEFQX 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 | TEFQX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 13.68% | Jul 28, 1985 | TEFQX vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 7.77% | Mar 31, 1998 | TEFQX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 7.52% | Oct 2, 2018 | TEFQX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 7.49% | Dec 27, 2000 | TEFQX vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEFQX
TEFQX 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 | TEFQX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.38% | Feb 2, 2021 | TEFQX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.40% | Sep 23, 2022 | TEFQX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.35% | Mar 11, 2005 | TEFQX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.74% | Jun 9, 1996 | TEFQX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEFQX
TEFQX 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 | TEFQX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.20% | Nov 1, 1993 | TEFQX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | TEFQX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | TEFQX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | TEFQX vs BOGSX |
Often Compared With TEFQX
What investors most often compare with TEFQX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 93 | 5.84% | Jun 23, 1983 | TEFQX vs CCOYX | |
| ICON Health and Information Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | -0.65% | Feb 18, 1997 | TEFQX vs ICTEX |
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