Top 5 Zacks#1 Ranked Technology Mutual Funds

Investors seeking long-term aggressive holdings need not look beyond mutual funds betting on the technology sector. Even though such funds experience relatively higher levels of volatility, they tend to outperform other categories when markets as a whole are seeing an uptrend. Recent results from tech firms have also shown that the sector is gearing up to enter a new era of success and prosperity. Further, fund prices are based on stronger fundamentals compared to their initial boom period, substantially reducing the risk involved.

Below we will share with you 5 top rated technology mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect these mutual funds to outperform their peers in the future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all technology funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.

Vanguard Information Technology Index ( VITAX - MF report ) seeks to mimic the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index by utilizing an indexing -investment approach. The fund invests almost all its assets in equity securities which are included in the index. The technology mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 27%.

The fund manager is Michael Perre and he has managed this technology mutual fund since 2004.

Columbia Seligman Global Technology A ( SHGTX - MF report ) invests the majority of its assets in domestic and foreign equity securities of technology companies and those with operations in related areas. The fund invests in firms without regard to their market capitalization. The technology mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 25.08%.

The technology mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $2,000 and an expense ratio of 1.49% compared to a category average of 1.62%.

Northern Technology ( NTCHX - MF report ) seeks capital growth over the long term. The fund invests a large share of its assets in companies whose principal operations are conducted in the technology sector. Not more than 25% of its assets may be invested in companies from the hardware, components and peripherals space. The technology mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 24.02%.

The fund manager is Deborah Koch and he has managed this technology mutual fund since 2004.

HighMark NYSE ArcaTech 100 Index A ( PPTIX - MF report ) invests in nearly all of the securities which make up the NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index in nearly the same proportion. A minimum of 90% of its assets are invested in securities included in the index. The technology mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 24.51%.

As of January 2012, this technology mutual fund held 102 issues, with 10.43% of its total assets invested in Apple, Inc.

Red Oak Technology Select ( ROGSX - MF report ) seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests the majority of its assets in common stocks of firms that are heavily dependent on technology for their operations or product development activities. The technology mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 32.69%.

The technology mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $2,000 and an expense ratio of 1.32% compared to a category average of 1.62%.

To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all technology mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.

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