Nomura Science and Technology Fund Class R (WSTRX)
| Fund Assets | 7.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.58% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 45.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.49% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.72% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 51.35 |
| YTD Return | 4.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.89% |
| 5-Year Return | 80.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.17 |
| 52-Week High | 55.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2005 |
About WSTRX
Macquarie Science and Technology Fund Class R is a mutual fund dedicated to capturing growth opportunities in the science and technology sectors. The fund primarily invests in stocks of both U.S. and international companies operating across information technology and broader technology-driven industries. Its objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by focusing on innovative firms at the forefront of technological advancement, such as those developing new software, hardware, internet solutions, and scientific breakthroughs. The portfolio is actively managed and typically holds a concentrated selection of growth-oriented stocks, which can result in performance trends more susceptible to shifts within the tech sector. Managed by Macquarie and supported by its global network of affiliated advisors, the fund leverages a legacy of specialized expertise to identify emerging trends and strategic opportunities. With a significant portion of assets allocated specifically to science and technology companies, the fund plays a specialized role for investors seeking targeted exposure within the global innovation landscape.
Performance
WSTRX had a total return of 31.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 25.06%.
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 | $30.3743 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $7.9374 | Dec 10, 2020 |