- Issuer
- T. Rowe Price
- Inception Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
TSNIX Performance Chart
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class (TSNIX) is up 26.4% since the beginning of the year. TSNIX is currently trading at $73 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TSNIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,031.
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Returns By Period
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class (TSNIX) has returned 26.37% so far this year and 49.50% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TSNIX has achieved an annualized return of 21.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.27% per year.
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- -4.80%
- 6M
- 22.57%
- YTD
- 26.37%
- 1Y
- 49.50%
- 3Y*
- 34.02%
- 5Y*
- 15.22%
- 10Y*
- 21.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 20.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.60%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
TSNIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2016, TSNIX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +23.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, TSNIX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.09% | -4.87% | -9.73% | 23.60% | 18.59% | 4.24% | -10.89% | 26.37% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.74% | -7.45% | -10.39% | 0.75% | 9.47% | 12.44% | 5.24% | 0.54% | 8.66% | 8.39% | -2.78% | -1.83% | 24.45% |
| 2024 | 4.02% | 9.88% | 2.37% | -5.75% | 7.79% | 6.60% | -3.70% | 2.12% | 3.19% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 1.85% | 40.65% |
| 2023 | 16.67% | -2.33% | 11.37% | -0.93% | 6.75% | 4.64% | 6.23% | -2.69% | -6.19% | -2.81% | 12.27% | 3.58% | 53.94% |
| 2022 | -6.34% | -8.44% | -1.83% | -13.42% | -1.58% | -4.34% | 9.34% | -5.47% | -11.31% | -0.48% | 12.23% | -7.89% | -35.29% |
| 2021 | 1.38% | 5.25% | 0.95% | 4.40% | -1.10% | 4.23% | -4.78% | 3.22% | -4.80% | 3.03% | -2.61% | -2.87% | 5.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class has an annualized alpha of 6.45%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2016.
- This fund captured 138.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.56% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 6.45% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.45%
- Beta
- 1.19
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 138.26%
- Downside Capture
- 104.56%
Expense Ratio
TSNIX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TSNIX ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class (TSNIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TSNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.86 | 2.21 | +0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.17 | 9.61 | -0.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class provided a 9.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.74 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.74 | $6.74 | $4.98 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $14.62 | $7.71 | $5.14 | $11.38 | $6.07 | $1.41 |
Dividend yield | 9.23% | 11.66% | 9.62% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 33.71% | 14.00% | 11.91% | 36.28% | 13.35% | 3.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.74 | $6.74 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.98 | $4.98 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $2.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.62 | $14.62 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class was 46.22%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 316 trading sessions.
The current T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund I Class drawdown is 12.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -46.22%Nov 2022 | 11mo 21d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.91%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -31.04%Apr 2025 | 2mo 11d | 3mo 10d | 5mo 21dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.01%Dec 2018 | 6mo 12d | 3mo 10d | 9mo 22dJun 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -17.97%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 18d | 2mo 18dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TSNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.22% | -56.78% | +10.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.97% | -9.10% | -8.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.04% | -18.90% | -12.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.22% | -25.43% | -20.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.22% | -33.92% | -12.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.86% | -1.24% | -11.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.69% | -10.71% | +2.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.50% | 2.09% | +3.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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