- ISIN
- US9032888763
- CUSIP
- 903288876
- Issuer
- Victory
- Inception Date
- Jul 31, 1997
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
USSCX Performance Chart
USAA Science & Technology Fund (USSCX) is up 20.5% since the beginning of the year. USSCX is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of USSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,352.
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Returns By Period
USAA Science & Technology Fund (USSCX) has returned 20.54% so far this year and 41.04% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, USSCX has achieved an annualized return of 15.92%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
USAA Science & Technology Fund
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 4.46%
- YTD
- 20.54%
- 6M
- 18.41%
- 1Y
- 41.04%
- 3Y*
- 27.32%
- 5Y*
- 6.22%
- 10Y*
- 15.92%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
USSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 1997, USSCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -26.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, USSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2021 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2021 at -15.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.65% | -4.37% | -4.70% | 18.19% | 13.98% | -0.18% | 20.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.72% | -6.22% | -11.62% | 3.22% | 9.39% | 8.65% | 3.09% | 1.24% | 5.66% | 4.56% | -2.22% | -0.82% | 17.93% |
| 2024 | 1.72% | 8.29% | 1.48% | -6.31% | 4.85% | 5.99% | -1.22% | 3.44% | 2.42% | 0.21% | 9.02% | -1.87% | 30.58% |
| 2023 | 9.63% | -1.89% | 4.39% | -2.36% | 7.05% | 5.84% | 3.39% | -3.10% | -6.72% | -6.65% | 12.45% | 9.98% | 34.01% |
| 2022 | -14.70% | -4.76% | 0.12% | -16.26% | -4.68% | -6.93% | 10.44% | -3.67% | -9.97% | 2.20% | 5.11% | -6.32% | -41.76% |
| 2021 | -0.25% | 4.87% | -5.42% | 3.35% | -3.84% | 6.91% | -2.08% | 1.96% | -6.68% | 4.44% | -4.06% | -1.60% | -3.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
USAA Science & Technology Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 1997.
- This fund captured 137.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and 124.29% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.15 and R2 of 0.73, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.57%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 137.43%
- Downside Capture
- 124.29%
Expense Ratio
USSCX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USSCX ranks 43 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 USAA Science & Technology Fund (USSCX) 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.
| USSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.32 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.46 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.95 | 10.92 | -2.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
USAA Science & Technology Fund provided a 7.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.09 | $3.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.61 | $1.91 | $6.55 | $3.64 | $2.20 | $0.87 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 7.81% | 9.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.49% | 5.36% | 27.99% | 16.68% | 8.31% | 4.15% | 6.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for USAA Science & Technology Fund. 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 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.09 | $3.09 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.61 | $4.61 |
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 USAA Science & Technology Fund. 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 USAA Science & Technology Fund was 79.48%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3044 trading sessions.
The current USAA Science & Technology Fund drawdown is 2.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -79.48%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 12y 1mo | 14y 8moMar 2000 - Nov 2014 |
Bear market2022 | -52.70%Nov 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 10mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Sep 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.16%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.94%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 7dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.25%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 2mo 27d | 6mo 17dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| USSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -79.48% | -56.78% | -22.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.19% | -9.10% | -9.09% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.82% | -18.90% | -9.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.07% | -25.43% | -26.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.70% | -33.92% | -18.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.49% | -3.21% | +0.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -31.00% | -10.71% | -20.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.37% | 2.04% | +3.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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