Nomura Science and Technology I (ISTIX)

Fund Assets	8.02B
Expense Ratio	0.91%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	58.00%
Dividend (ttm)	10.60
Dividend Yield	9.34%
Dividend Growth	14.72%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 2, 2025

Previous Close	113.58
YTD Return	35.75%
1-Year Return	50.67%
5-Year Return	138.15%
52-Week Low	78.25
52-Week High	122.19
Beta (5Y)	1.09
Holdings	40
Inception Date	Apr 2, 2007

About ISTIX

Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. and global companies within the science and technology sectors. The fund targets large-cap growth opportunities, allocating a significant portion of its portfolio to industry leaders in areas such as semiconductors, software, communication services, and consumer technology. Notable holdings frequently include major innovators like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.com, reflecting its emphasis on established and emerging technology firms. The fund’s strategy leverages extensive sector expertise, seeking to benefit from advancements and trends shaping the technology landscape. With over $5 billion in assets under management and an institutional share class structure, the fund plays a prominent role in providing investors exposure to technology-driven growth within diversified portfolios. Its approach is characterized by a relatively concentrated portfolio, with a significant percentage of assets held in its top ten positions, indicative of a high-conviction investment style. The fund is designed for investors aiming to participate in the long-term growth potential of the global science and technology industries.

• Fund Family: Nomura
• Category: Technology
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: ISTIX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: S&P North American Technology Sector TR

Performance

ISTIX had a total return of 50.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.22%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ISTNX	Class R6	0.84%
WSTYX	Class Y	1.16%
WSTAX	Class A	1.16%
WSTRX	Class R	1.41%

Top 10 Holdings

52.64% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	AMD	7.51%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	6.52%
Lam Research Corporation	LRCX	6.29%
Seagate Technology Holdings plc	STX	5.99%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	TSM	5.96%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.19%
Western Digital Corporation	WDC	4.13%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	4.13%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	4.07%
Texas Instruments Incorporated	TXN	3.85%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 2, 2025	$10.60303	Dec 2, 2025
Dec 3, 2024	$9.24249	Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2023	$5.33104	Dec 5, 2023
Dec 2, 2022	$12.373	Dec 5, 2022
Dec 16, 2021	$30.8671	Dec 16, 2021
Dec 10, 2020	$7.9374	Dec 10, 2020

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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