T. Rowe Price Science and Technology Fund Advisor Class (PASTX)
| Fund Assets | 9.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 217.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.70% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 54.67 |
| YTD Return | 7.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 98.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.44 |
| 52-Week High | 57.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 122 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2000 |
About PASTX
T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in companies poised to benefit from advancements in science and technology. This fund maintains at least 80% of its assets in the common stocks of firms that are leaders or innovators in areas such as information technology, software, semiconductors, networking, internet services, and select biotechnology and medical device companies. Its portfolio is characterized by a growth-oriented investment style, concentrating holdings in large-cap, high-growth sectors. The fund is actively managed, with the management team leveraging in-depth research to identify companies on the cusp of technological breakthroughs. Notable holdings commonly include major technology and communication services industry leaders. With a minimum initial investment requirement and a moderate expense ratio, the fund serves as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking targeted exposure to the rapidly evolving global technology landscape, while acknowledging the inherent market risks associated with sector concentration.
Performance
PASTX had a total return of 19.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.86%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| TSNIX | T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund-i Class | 0.67% |
Top 10 Holdings
54.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 12.66% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 8.66% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.62% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.58% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.89% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.77% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.50% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.99% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 2.39% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 2.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | $4.7417 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $2.0457 | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $6.870 | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $2.410 | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $11.170 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $5.890 | Dec 18, 2017 |