Allspring Specialized Technology Fund (WFSTX) 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 WFSTX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WFSTX
WFSTX charges 1.25% annually. There are 50 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | WFSTX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 6.30B | Mar 2005 | WFSTX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | — | Jun 2013 | WFSTX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | — | Apr 2024 | WFSTX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | WFSTX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WFSTX
WFSTX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 66 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 99 | — | Jul 1985 | WFSTX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 98 | — | Sep 2022 | WFSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 98 | — | Nov 2009 | WFSTX vs STK | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 97 | — | Oct 2018 | WFSTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 97 | — | Dec 2000 | WFSTX vs FELIX |
Top Performing WFSTX Alternatives (YTD)
WFSTX is at 7.95% YTD. There are 64 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 87.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 87.82% | — | Mar 1998 | WFSTX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 85.56% | — | Jul 1985 | WFSTX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 85.07% | — | Oct 2018 | WFSTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 84.99% | — | Dec 2000 | WFSTX vs FELIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A | 84.79% | — | Dec 2000 | WFSTX vs FELAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WFSTX
WFSTX has 19.07% 1-year volatility. There are 11 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.00% | — | Nov 1993 | WFSTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 14.63% | — | Feb 2021 | WFSTX vs TOWTX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 15.38% | 6.30B | Mar 2005 | WFSTX vs VTCAX | |
| Saratoga Technology & Communications Portfolio | 16.51% | — | Oct 1997 | WFSTX vs STPAX | |
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | 17.86% | — | Oct 2019 | WFSTX vs AIO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WFSTX
WFSTX has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.95%. There are 60 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 | WFSTX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.08% | — | Nov 1993 | WFSTX vs GTTIX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | -9.68% | — | Jul 1985 | WFSTX vs FDCPX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -10.18% | — | Jun 1996 | WFSTX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -11.04% | — | Dec 2000 | WFSTX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
The 10 most viewed Allspring Global Investments mutual funds shown here include EKWAX, EKBAX, WFMIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 28 | 2.44% | — | Jan 1998 | WFSTX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 97 | 36.56% | — | Jan 1998 | WFSTX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 27 | 10.96% | — | — | WFSTX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 82 | 0.61% | — | Aug 1999 | WFSTX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 7.22% | — | Jan 1998 | WFSTX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.49% | — | Aug 1999 | WFSTX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 14 | 9.42% | — | May 1993 | WFSTX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 12.18% | — | Feb 1990 | WFSTX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 7.68% | — | Feb 2000 | WFSTX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Opportunity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 9.42% | — | Feb 2000 | WFSTX vs SOPVX |
Often Compared With WFSTX
Investors most often compare WFSTX with ALTEX, SCVAX, CCOYX. These 5 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | Technology Equities | 56 | 66.80% | — | Oct 2007 | WFSTX vs ALTEX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 45 | 16.22% | — | Jan 2002 | WFSTX vs SCVAX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 97 | 58.87% | — | Jun 1983 | WFSTX vs CCOYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class M | Technology Equities | 97 | 84.58% | — | Dec 2000 | WFSTX vs FELTX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 97 | 58.84% | — | Nov 2001 | WFSTX vs SCMIX |
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