Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund (WSTCX) Alternatives
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund (WSTCX) 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 WSTCX. 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 WSTCX
WSTCX charges 2.14% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WSTCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | WSTCX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | WSTCX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | WSTCX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | WSTCX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | WSTCX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WSTCX
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 | WSTCX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | WSTCX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | WSTCX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | WSTCX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | WSTCX vs FELIX |
Top Performing WSTCX Alternatives (YTD)
WSTCX 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 | WSTCX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | WSTCX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | WSTCX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | WSTCX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | WSTCX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WSTCX
WSTCX 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 | WSTCX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | WSTCX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | WSTCX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | WSTCX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | WSTCX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WSTCX
WSTCX 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 | WSTCX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | WSTCX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | WSTCX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | WSTCX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | WSTCX vs BOGSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Ivy Funds
Most popular Ivy Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 33 | -5.99% | Sep 21, 1992 | WSTCX vs WRGCX | |
| Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 36 | -4.73% | Apr 19, 1995 | WSTCX vs WASCX | |
| Delaware Ivy High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 41 | -2.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | WSTCX vs WRHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20 | -8.20% | Sep 21, 1992 | WSTCX vs WTRCX | |
| Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | Energy Equities | 96 | 12.70% | Apr 2, 2006 | WSTCX vs IEYYX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 63 | -0.52% | Apr 3, 2008 | WSTCX vs IVSIX |
Often Compared With WSTCX
What investors most often compare with WSTCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -14.40% | Nov 8, 1993 | WSTCX vs ALARX | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | WSTCX vs XLK | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.66% | Nov 8, 1993 | WSTCX vs ALAFX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund | Technology Equities | 91 | 0.17% | Jun 22, 1983 | WSTCX vs SLMCX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | WSTCX vs VOO | |
| ICON Health and Information Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 66 | -4.55% | Feb 18, 1997 | WSTCX vs ICTEX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | Technology Equities | 91 | 0.25% | Jun 23, 1983 | WSTCX vs CCOYX |
Compare WSTCX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare WSTCX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.