Science & Technology Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
36.2%
1 yr return
63.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
37.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
17.5%
Net Assets
$3.39 B
Holdings in Top 10
53.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.96%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 88.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VCSTX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 36.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 37.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 17.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.60%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameScience & Technology Fund
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Fund Family NameVALIC Company
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Inception DateSep 01, 2006
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWalter Price
Fund Description
VCSTX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 36.2% | -14.1% | 100.1% | 38.38% |
| 1 Yr | 63.2% | -20.3% | 211.3% | 43.43% |
| 3 Yr | 37.1%* | 3.7% | 61.7% | 33.33% |
| 5 Yr | 17.5%* | -13.0% | 42.3% | 46.19% |
| 10 Yr | 16.6%* | 7.5% | 37.2% | 78.23% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.6% | -24.3% | 48.7% | 28.28% |
| 2024 | 32.6% | -19.9% | 59.2% | 14.14% |
| 2023 | 27.2% | -5.6% | 96.9% | 84.26% |
| 2022 | -53.8% | -73.9% | -16.4% | 94.42% |
| 2021 | -0.4% | -44.6% | 51.5% | 65.82% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VCSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 36.2% | -14.1% | 100.1% | 38.38% |
| 1 Yr | 63.2% | -20.3% | 211.3% | 43.43% |
| 3 Yr | 37.1%* | 3.7% | 61.7% | 33.33% |
| 5 Yr | 17.5%* | -13.0% | 42.3% | 46.19% |
| 10 Yr | 16.6%* | 7.5% | 37.2% | 78.23% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VCSTX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.6% | -6.7% | 49.2% | 48.99% |
| 2024 | 32.6% | -19.9% | 59.2% | 31.82% |
| 2023 | 55.8% | -2.3% | 96.9% | 24.87% |
| 2022 | -39.0% | -67.5% | -5.9% | 69.04% |
| 2021 | 12.0% | -17.8% | 59.2% | 68.88% |
NAV & Total Return History
VCSTX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VCSTX | Category Low | Category High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.39 B | 8.14 M | 147 B | 32.66% |
| Number of Holdings | 97 | 10 | 324 | 21.61% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.62 B | 1.57 M | 73.9 B | 32.16% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 53.62% | 15.1% | 100.0% | 56.28% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NVIDIA Corp 12.19%
- Apple Inc 7.39%
- Broadcom Inc 6.65%
- Microsoft Corp 6.02%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 5.60%
- Alphabet Inc 5.18%
- Lam Research Corp 2.95%
- Meta Platforms Inc 2.78%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 2.63%
- Micron Technology Inc 2.22%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.02% | 0.08% | 100.34% | 50.75% |
| Cash | 0.67% | 0.00% | 26.29% | 58.29% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.32% | 0.00% | 12.72% | 15.08% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.34% | 26.87% | 60.30% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 60.80% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 81.92% | 60.80% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 60.81% | 2.80% | 100.00% | 75.88% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 18.34% | 0.00% | 32.97% | 7.04% |
| Communication Services | 13.49% | 0.00% | 97.05% | 21.61% |
| Financial Services | 3.79% | 0.00% | 37.33% | 52.26% |
| Industrials | 1.87% | 0.00% | 38.68% | 50.25% |
| Healthcare | 1.42% | 0.00% | 25.57% | 36.18% |
| Real Estate | 0.20% | 0.00% | 15.05% | 22.61% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.09% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 14.07% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.17% | 58.29% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 57.29% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 61.81% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 87.66% | 0.08% | 100.34% | 72.36% |
| Non US | 11.36% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 23.12% |
VCSTX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VCSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% | 0.08% | 3.42% | 51.01% |
| Management Fee | 0.86% | 0.03% | 1.95% | 82.91% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.50% | 10.64% |
Sales Fees
| VCSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VCSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VCSTX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 88.00% | 0.69% | 281.00% | 87.34% |
VCSTX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VCSTX | Category Low | Category High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 68.34% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VCSTX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VCSTX | Category Low | Category High | VCSTX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.60% | -2.30% | 2.08% | 61.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VCSTX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2026 | $2.777 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 07, 2023 | $0.535 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 07, 2023 | $3.485 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 09, 2022 | $3.458 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 09, 2022 | $4.818 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 10, 2021 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2021 | $0.970 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 10, 2021 | $3.691 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
VCSTX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Walter Price
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2005
16.71
16.7%
Mr. Price is a senior portfolio manager and managing director with Allianz Global Investors, which he joined in 1974. He is co-lead portfolio manager of the Global Technology strategy. He previously worked for Colonial Management, an investment advisory firm in Boston, where he became a senior analyst responsible for the chemical industry and the technology area.
Huachen Chen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2005
16.71
16.7%
Mr. Chen is a senior portfolio manager, senior analyst and a managing director with Allianz Global Investors, which he joined in 1984. He is co-lead portfolio manager of the Global Technology strategy. Mr. Chen previously worked for IBM and Intel Corporation, where he had responsibilities for semiconductor process engineering. Mr. Chen has a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University, an M.S. in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a CFA charterholder.
Bruce Glazer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 29, 2007
15.35
15.4%
As a global industry analyst in Global Industry Research, Bruce conducts fundamental research on the computer and business service sectors. His specific areas of analysis include data center outsourcing, transaction/information processing, information technology professional services, and temporary staffing. Education M.B.A.,University of Pennsylvania Experience Joined Wellington Management Company in 1997 Began career in 1990
Kennard Allen
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2009
13.42
13.4%
Ken Allen is a portfolio manager and investment analyst in the U.S. Equity Division at T. Rowe Price. Mr. Allen is a member of the Investment Advisory Committees for many of the firm's strategies with information technology investments. He also has portfolio management responsibilities in the firm's US Structured Research Equity Strategy. Mr. Allen is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Mr. Allen joined T. Rowe Price in 2000. He earned a B.A. in economics from Colby College.
Brian Barbetta
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Brian Barbetta, Senior Managing Director, and Global Industry Analyst of Wellington Management, joined the firm as an investment professional in 2012. Mr. Barbetta has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the technology portion of the Fund since December 2017.
Michael Seidenberg
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2018
3.67
3.7%
Mr. Seidenberg is a portfolio manager, an analyst and a director with Allianz Global Investors, which he joined in 2009. He is a member of the Global Technology team in the US. Before joining the firm, he worked at a number of hedge funds, including Pequot Capital and Andor Capital. Before that, Mr. Seidenberg covered a range of technology sectors at Citadel Investment Group. He has also worked in the software industry and at Oracle Corporation, and was previously at Roche Laboratories in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sales. Mr. Seidenberg has a B.S. in business administration from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. with concentrations in finance and accounting from Columbia Business School.
Jeffrey Wantman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2019
2.67
2.7%
Eunhak Bae
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 01, 2019
2.67
2.7%
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 32.43 | 8.23 | 1.41 |