Nomura Science and Technology Fund Class A (WSTAX)
| Fund Assets | 8.49B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.17% |
| Min. Investment | $750 |
| Turnover | 58.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 81.78 |
| YTD Return | 45.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 79.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 167.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 54.11 |
| 52-Week High | 84.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Jul 3, 2000 |
About WSTAX
Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on delivering capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of science and technology companies worldwide. The fund maintains a policy of allocating at least 80% of its net assets to securities of businesses in the science or technology sectors, but may also select firms that leverage technological innovation to transform their operations or expand opportunities. The fund's holdings typically span a wide array of established and emerging technology leaders, with a non-diversified portfolio structure that concentrates its assets in top holdings and specific industries. Its investment universe encompasses companies of all market capitalizations and allows for global diversification, including investments in both developed and emerging markets. With a large growth investment style, the fund targets sectors such as information technology, communication services, and consumer cyclical companies closely tied to technological advancement. Managed by Delaware Management Company and backed by decades of industry expertise, the fund plays a significant role in offering investors broad exposure to the evolving landscape of the science and technology sector.
Performance
WSTAX had a total return of 79.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.34%.
Top 10 Holdings
55.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 10.01% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.57% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 5.76% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 5.55% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 5.05% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.58% |
| Western Digital Corporation | WDC | 4.51% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.43% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 4.23% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 3.68% |
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 | $30.6321 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $7.9374 | Dec 10, 2020 |