Macquarie Science and Technology C (WSTCX)
| Fund Assets | 6.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.15% |
| Min. Investment | $750 |
| Turnover | 45.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 9.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 34.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 73.37% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 26.63 |
| YTD Return | 20.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.94 |
| 52-Week High | 32.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 1997 |
About WSTCX
Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on delivering capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of science and technology companies globally. The fund’s investment strategy centers on companies that operate within information technology as well as broader science and technology sectors, seeking to capture innovation and advancements across diverse markets. This fund tends to concentrate its assets in these industries, which allows for targeted exposure to areas experiencing rapid technical development, but may also result in increased volatility compared to more diversified funds. Managed by Delaware Management Company, the fund leverages expertise from affiliated sub-advisors to navigate specialized and rapidly evolving fields. Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class C plays a significant role for investors aiming for long-term growth through participation in the dynamic science and technology landscape, reflecting the importance of innovation-driven sectors within the global equity market.
Performance
WSTCX had a total return of 15.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.44%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.83% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 7.80% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 7.56% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.59% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 4.97% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.94% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.87% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 3.51% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.78% |
| CDW Corporation | CDW | 2.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $30.2704 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $7.9374 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $8.0532 | Dec 12, 2019 |