VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund (VCSTX) 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 VCSTX. 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 VCSTX
VCSTX charges 0.94% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCSTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | VCSTX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCSTX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | VCSTX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | VCSTX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | VCSTX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCSTX
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 | VCSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | VCSTX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | VCSTX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | VCSTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | VCSTX vs FELIX |
Top Performing VCSTX Alternatives (YTD)
VCSTX 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 | VCSTX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | VCSTX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | VCSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | VCSTX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | VCSTX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCSTX
VCSTX 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 | VCSTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | VCSTX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | VCSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | VCSTX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | VCSTX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCSTX
VCSTX 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 | VCSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | VCSTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | VCSTX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | VCSTX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | VCSTX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from VALIC
Most popular VALIC mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -9.05% | Oct 2, 2000 | VCSTX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 85 | -2.11% | Dec 4, 2005 | VCSTX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | -7.17% | Apr 20, 1987 | VCSTX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.73% | Dec 20, 2004 | VCSTX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -2.67% | May 1, 1992 | VCSTX vs VCSLX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -13.29% | Nov 1, 2000 | VCSTX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -12.67% | Dec 5, 2005 | VCSTX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -7.95% | Apr 29, 1994 | VCSTX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -1.57% | Oct 2, 1989 | VCSTX vs VCIEX | |
| Vertical Capital Income Fund | Global Bonds | 44 | -2.24% | Dec 29, 2011 | VCSTX vs VCIFX |
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