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32.63 +0.09    +0.28%
22/11 - Closed. Currency in USD
Type:  Fund
Market:  United States
Issuer:  VALIC
Asset Class:  Equity
  • Morningstar Rating:
  • Total Assets: 2.93B
VALIC Company I Science & Technology 32.63 +0.09 +0.28%

Valic Company I Science & Technology Fund Overview

 
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Valic Company I Science & Technology Fund. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of VCSTX among other information.
Category

Technology

Total Assets

2.93B

Expenses

0.97%

Inception Date

34453

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in the common stocks of companies that are expected to benefit from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in companies organized or headquartered in emerging market countries, but no more than 20% of its total assets may be invested in any one emerging market country. The fund is non-diversified.

Contact Information

Address 2929 Allen Parkway
Houston,TX 77019
United States
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Top Executives

Name Title Since Until
Tony Kim Managing Director 2023 Now
Biography Tony Kim, Managing Director is a member of the Fundamental Active Equity division of BlackRock's Active Equities Group. Mr. Kim is a portfolio manager and sector head for the technology vertical and runs the Technology funds. Mr. Kim joined BlackRock in 2013.He has 23 years of experience in investments at companies including Artisan Partners, Credit Suisse Asset Management, Neuberger Berman, Merrill Lynch, SG Warburg, and Rockwell Intl. Mr. Kim has an MBA from Columbia (1994), and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois (1989).
Reid Menge Director 2023 Now
Biography Reid Menge, Director is a member of the Fundamental Active Equity division of BlackRock’s Active Equity Group. He is co-portfolio manager for the Technology equity portfolios and responsible for coverage of the technology sector. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2014, Mr. Menge was an associate director of equity research at UBS covering global technology. From 2006 to 2009, he was an investment research analyst at Citigroup responsible for global software. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Menge was a member of the Prudential Equity Group where he was responsible for enterprise software coverage. Mr. Menge began his investment career in 2001 at Credit Suisse First Boston as an analyst for fixed income sales. Mr. Menge earned a BA degree in history from Cornell University in 2001.
Erik Swords - 2022 Now
Biography Erik Swords with company 19 years, Industry experience 19 years Erik Swords is a head of global technology strategies on the fundamental thematic team at Voya Investment Management. He joined the firm following Voya’s integration of certain assets and teams comprising the substantial majority of Allianz Global Investors U.S. business, where he was a lead portfolio manager, managing director and led the U.S. global technology team. Prior to that, he worked at Newton Investment Management for 16 years, leading one of BNY Mellon’s largest technology strategies, along with several other thematic portfolios focused on technology and related sectors. Previously, he worked as a research analyst covering the software sector at Pilgrim Baxter Associates, Exis Capital Management and Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group. Erik earned a BS in finance from Lehigh University.
Justin Sumner - 2022 Now
Biography Justin Sumner, CFA with company 2 years, Industry experience 27 years Justin Sumner is a senior portfolio manager on the global technology strategies and an equity analyst on the fundamental thematic team at Voya Investment Management. He joined the firm following Voya’s integration of certain assets and teams comprising the substantial majority of Allianz Global Investors U.S. business, where he was a senior portfolio manager and director on the U.S. global technology team. Prior to that, Justin worked at Newton Investment Management for 15 years, developing, launching and managing thematic investments focused on technology. Previously, he worked as an equity analyst covering technology and related sectors at several asset management shops, including Sentinel, AmSouth and American Century. Justin earned a BS in economics from the University of Kansas. He is a CFA® Charterholder.
Michael A. Seidenberg Director 2018 Now
Biography Mr. Seidenberg is a portfolio manager, an analyst and a director with Allianz Global Investors, which he joined in 2009. He is a member of the Global Technology team in the US. Before joining the firm, he worked at a number of hedge funds, including Pequot Capital and Andor Capital. Before that, Mr. Seidenberg covered a range of technology sectors at Citadel Investment Group. He has also worked in the software industry and at Oracle Corporation, and was previously at Roche Laboratories in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sales. Mr. Seidenberg has a B.S. in business administration from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. with concentrations in finance and accounting from Columbia Business School.
Tom DeLong Portfolio Manager 2024 2024
Biography Tom DeLong, Managing Director and Global Industry Analyst, has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the Portfolio since 2023. His coverage includes internet companies across all market caps. Prior to joining Wellington in 2023, Mr. DeLong worked as an analyst at Janus Henderson Investors from 2007 to 2023.
Caroline Tall Portfolio Manager 2023 2024
Biography Caroline Tall, Managing Director, is a member of the Fundamental Active Equity division of BlackRock's Active Equities Group. She is co-portfolio manager for the Technology equity portfolios and responsible for coverage of the technology sector. Caroline joined BlackRock from Fidelity in September 2022, where she was a lead PM and Research Analyst focusing on hardware within the technology sector. Caroline began her career as an equity research analyst 14 years ago at Fidelity covering the global technology sector. She was named the portfolio manager of the Fidelity Select Hardware portfolio in 2017 and of the Fidelity Select Communications Equipment Fund in 2018. Caroline earned a Bachelor of Arts in Medieval and Renaissance Studies from Wellesley College in 2009.
Eunhak Bae Senior Managing Director 2019 2024
Biography Eunhak Bae, Senior Managing Director and Global Industry Analyst, is a member of the Technology Team. Her coverage includes the global semiconductor & semiconductor capital equipment and technology hardware sectors. Prior to joining Wellington in 2017, Ms. Bae was a partner and senior vice president at Primecap Management Company from 2001 to 2017.
Brian Barbetta Senior Managing Director 2017 2024
Biography Brian Barbetta, Senior Managing Director, and Global Industry Analyst of Wellington Management, joined the firm as an investment professional in 2012. Mr. Barbetta has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the technology portion since December 2017.
Bruce L. Glazer Senior Vice President 2007 2024
Biography Bruce L. Glazer, Senior Managing Director and Global Industry Analyst, has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the Portfolio since 2003. As a global industry analyst in Global Industry Research, Bruce conducts fundamental research on the computer and business service sectors. His specific areas of analysis include data center outsourcing, transaction/information processing, information technology professional services, and temporary staffing. He got M.B.A. from University of Pennsylvania and B.A. from Cornell University. Mr. Glazer joined Wellington as an investment professional in 1997 and Began his career in 1990.
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