Nomura Science and Technology Fund Class R6 (ISTNX)
| Fund Assets | 7.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 45.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 90.19 |
| YTD Return | 4.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 30.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 87.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 51.00 |
| 52-Week High | 96.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 2014 |
About ISTNX
Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of science and technology companies worldwide. The fund targets a broad array of innovative businesses within sectors such as information technology, biotechnology, and related industries, reflecting a strategy that capitalizes on advances and trends shaping the global technology landscape. Managed by a seasoned team with decades of expertise in technology investing, the fund employs a research-driven approach to identify promising opportunities across both U.S. and international markets. With a diversified portfolio typically holding around 40 to 43 stocks, the fund offers exposure to emerging and established technology firms. Its structure and focus make it a significant instrument for investors looking to participate in the growth and evolution of the science and technology sector on a global scale.
Performance
ISTNX had a total return of 30.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 29.01%.
Top 10 Holdings
48.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.13% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 6.37% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 5.07% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.96% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.51% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.43% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.36% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.15% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 3.85% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 3.00% |
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 | $31.1228 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $7.9374 | Dec 10, 2020 |