Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Advisor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About SCIOX

What does SCIOX invest in?

The Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Advisor Class (SCIOX) seeks to achieve capital appreciation for its investors. Typically, the fund commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets to companies operating in the technology and information sectors. The advisor specifically targets businesses primarily within the information technology and communications services industries, utilizing a global industry classification standard that may be updated periodically, along with other closely related fields. The fund has the flexibility to invest up to 25% of its net assets in international holdings. It is categorized as a non-diversified investment vehicle.

What is the expense ratio of SCIOX?

An expense ratio for Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Advisor Class (SCIOX) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is SCIOX?

Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Advisor Class (SCIOX) manages $11.61B 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 SCIOX actively managed or an index fund?

SCIOX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SCIOX launched?

Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Advisor Class (SCIOX) launched in August 2009 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has SCIOX performed?

SCIOX'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.