Nomura Science and Technology Fund Class A (WSTAX) Alternatives
Nomura Science and Technology Fund Class A (WSTAX) 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 WSTAX. 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 WSTAX
WSTAX charges 1.17% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WSTAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | WSTAX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | WSTAX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | WSTAX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | WSTAX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | WSTAX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WSTAX
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 | WSTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | WSTAX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | WSTAX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | WSTAX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | WSTAX vs FELIX |
Top Performing WSTAX Alternatives (YTD)
WSTAX 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 | WSTAX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | WSTAX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | WSTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | WSTAX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | WSTAX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WSTAX
WSTAX 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 | WSTAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | WSTAX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | WSTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | WSTAX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | WSTAX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WSTAX
WSTAX 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 | WSTAX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | WSTAX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | WSTAX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | WSTAX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | WSTAX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nomura
Most popular Nomura mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | Emerging Markets Equities | 97 | 13.26% | Jun 10, 1996 | WSTAX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Value Fund Class C | Large Cap Value Equities | 30 | 0.79% | Apr 30, 2002 | WSTAX vs DDVCX |
Often Compared With WSTAX
What investors most often compare with WSTAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | WSTAX vs QQQ | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund Class A | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | -13.66% | Sep 3, 1996 | WSTAX vs FAGAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | WSTAX vs VGT | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Growth Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -19.09% | Apr 2, 1991 | WSTAX vs MSEGX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | WSTAX vs VOO | |
| Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.30% | Jun 30, 2000 | WSTAX vs WLGAX | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | WSTAX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -9.79% | Sep 20, 2010 | WSTAX vs VONG | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 91 | 0.25% | Jun 23, 1983 | WSTAX vs CCOYX | |
| ICON Health and Information Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 66 | -4.55% | Feb 18, 1997 | WSTAX vs ICTEX |
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