About KDHSX
The DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fund Class S is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high total return by focusing on large-cap U.S. equities that exhibit attractive dividend characteristics and are trading at compelling economic valuations. Utilizing a systematic portfolio management approach, the fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in stocks, emphasizing companies with a proven ability to generate sustainable dividends. The selection process leverages the CROCI (Cash Return on Capital Invested) methodology, which prioritizes economic value and dividend sustainability.
Positioned within the large value category, the fund chiefly targets firms that are established, financially stable, and represent leading sectors such as consumer defensive, healthcare, industrials, and basic materials. Its concentrated portfolio typically holds around 40 holdings, with significant positions in prominent American corporations recognized for their reliable dividend payments and defensive market presence.
The fund appeals to investors seeking exposure to value-oriented, income-generating equities, and it plays a vital role in portfolios focused on income and capital preservation. With an expense ratio comparable to similar funds and a distribution yield that reflects its income-focused strategy, the fund provides an option for those prioritizing dividend stability within the broader U.S. equity market.
Fund Family DWS
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KDHSX
Share Class Class S
Index Russell 1000 Value TR
KDHSX had a total return of 16.50% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.20%.
