WSTBX Performance — Nomura Science and Technology Fund, Class B
Data updated: 2026-08-26
WSTBX returned −0.44% over one year to Nov 2021. Over one year the fund trailed its Technology Equity category average: $100 grew to $100, against $125 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 0.11% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund lost a net $77.4M, and assets reached $8.80B.
WSTBX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Nomura Science and Technology Fund grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Technology Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | WSTBX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Dec 2020 – Nov 2021) | $100 | $125 |
| Since data start (Jul 2019 – Nov 2021) | $99 | $197 |
WSTBX Trailing Returns
Total returns to Nov 2021, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | −0.44% |
| 3 years (annualised) | −0.35% |
WSTBX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Nomura Science and Technology Fund, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2021 (Jan–Nov) | −0.43% |
| 2020 | −0.25% |
| 2019 (Jul–Dec) | −0.17% |
WSTBX Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.1% | 0.0% | −0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.1% | 0.0% | −0.1% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | −0.1% | −0.2% | +0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | −0.1% | −0.1% | +0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0% | −0.1% | −0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
WSTBX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Dec 2020 – Nov 2021.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 0.11%
- Best month: 0.00% (Jun 2021)
- Worst month: −0.11% (Sep 2021)
WSTBX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Nomura Science and Technology Fund, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: −$77.4M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $1.5B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 0.95×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $62.3M | $136.0M | −$73.7M |
| May 2026 | $45.3M | $142.8M | −$97.5M |
| Apr 2026 | $47.4M | $122.5M | −$75.0M |
| Mar 2026 | $32.9M | $168.3M | −$135.4M |
| Feb 2026 | $54.6M | $107.7M | −$53.0M |
| Jan 2026 | $46.4M | $117.2M | −$70.7M |
| Dec 2025 | $995.0M | $199.2M | $795.8M |
| Nov 2025 | $62.3M | $125.5M | −$63.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $48.4M | $136.0M | −$87.7M |
| Sep 2025 | $37.6M | $126.5M | −$88.9M |
| Aug 2025 | $41.0M | $105.7M | −$64.7M |
| Jul 2025 | $49.2M | $112.5M | −$63.3M |
WSTBX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Nomura Science and Technology Fund by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $8.80B |
| 2026-03-31 | $6.20B |
| 2025-12-31 | $6.58B |
| 2025-09-30 | $6.70B |
| 2025-06-30 | $6.19B |
| 2025-03-31 | $5.06B |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.79B |
| 2024-09-30 | $5.97B |
| 2024-06-28 | $6.07B |
| 2024-03-28 | $5.79B |
| 2023-12-29 | $5.23B |
| 2023-09-29 | $4.68B |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.