# Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R (SCIRX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/scirx 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: 2003-04-30 The primary objective of this fund is to generate capital appreciation for its investors. Under typical market conditions, it allocates a substantial portion—a minimum of 80%—of its total assets (including any funds acquired through borrowing) to companies operating within the technology and information sectors. This investment scope encompasses businesses active in the information technology and communications services industries, as well as closely related fields. Additionally, the fund has the flexibility to commit up to 25% of its overall assets to international investments. Notably, it... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $205.19 | | Expense Ratio | 1.41% | | Assets Under Management | $17.85B | | NAV | $205.19 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.05% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $14.47 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $132.87 – $228.73 | | Beta | 1.69 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $14.4697 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-08 - Pay date: 2025-12-08 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does SCIRX invest in? The primary objective of this fund is to generate capital appreciation for its investors. Under typical market conditions, it allocates a substantial portion—a minimum of 80%—of its total assets (including any funds acquired through borrowing) to companies operating within the technology and information sectors. This investment scope encompasses businesses active in the information technology and communications services industries, as well as closely related fields. Additionally, the fund has the flexibility to commit up to 25% of its overall assets to international investments. Notably, it is classified as a non-diversified fund. ### What is the expense ratio of SCIRX? Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R (SCIRX) charges an expense ratio of 1.41%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is SCIRX? Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R (SCIRX) manages $17.85B 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 SCIRX actively managed or an index fund? SCIRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was SCIRX launched? Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R (SCIRX) launched in April 2003 and is managed by Columbia Threadneedle. ### How has SCIRX performed? SCIRX'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 SCIRX pay a dividend? Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R (SCIRX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.05%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does SCIRX pay dividends? Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class R pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is SCIRX's dividend yield? SCIRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.05%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is SCIRX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SCIRX was 2025-12-08. 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 SCIRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.41% 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 SCIRX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SCIRX'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 SCIRX cost more than a fund like VOO? SCIRX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.41%) 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 SCIRX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to SCIRX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as SCIRX (1.41%) 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/scirx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/scirx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/scirx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/scirx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/scirx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.