We, Kevin M.  Landis,  President,  and Omar  Billawala,  Treasurer,  of
Firsthand Funds (the "registrant), certify that:

         1.       The N-CSR of the registrant (the "Report") fully complies with
                  the  requirements  of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
                  Exchange Act of 1934; and

         2.       The information  contained in the Report fairly  presents,  in
                  all material respects,  the financial condition and results of
                  operations of the registrant.


By:      /s/ Kevin M. Landis
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         Kevin M. Landis
         President

Date:    September 5, 2003
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By:      /s/ Omar Billawala
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         Omar Billawala
         Treasurer

Date:    September 5, 2003
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