# Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund (CGTUX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Columbia Threadneedle · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2016-03-02 The Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund primarily allocates its capital, committing a minimum of 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment) to equity instruments. These investments, which comprise common shares, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, target technology enterprises that are expected to profit from technological innovations, advancements, or developments. Additionally, at least a quarter (25%) of the fund's total net assets will be designated, at the time of purchase, for companies whose main business operations are within the technology sect... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $137.03 | | Expense Ratio | 0.81% | | Assets Under Management | $5.60B | | NAV | $137.03 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.50% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.43 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $103.02 – $153.71 | | Beta | 1.37 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $3.4313 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-15 - Pay date: 2025-12-15 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does CGTUX invest in? The Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund primarily allocates its capital, committing a minimum of 80% of its net assets (including any funds borrowed for investment) to equity instruments. These investments, which comprise common shares, preferred stocks, and convertible securities, target technology enterprises that are expected to profit from technological innovations, advancements, or developments. Additionally, at least a quarter (25%) of the fund's total net assets will be designated, at the time of purchase, for companies whose main business operations are within the technology sector and its related industries. ### What is the expense ratio of CGTUX? Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund (CGTUX) charges an expense ratio of 0.81%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is CGTUX? Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund (CGTUX) manages $5.60B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is CGTUX actively managed or an index fund? CGTUX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was CGTUX launched? Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund (CGTUX) launched in March 2016 and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle. ### How has CGTUX performed? CGTUX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does CGTUX pay a dividend? Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund (CGTUX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.50%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does CGTUX pay dividends? Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is CGTUX's dividend yield? CGTUX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.50%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is CGTUX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CGTUX was 2025-12-15. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will CGTUX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.81% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does CGTUX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CGTUX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does CGTUX cost more than a fund like VOO? CGTUX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.81%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where CGTUX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to CGTUX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as CGTUX (0.81%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cgtux/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.