DWS High Income Fund - Class A (KHYAX)
| Fund Assets | 493.24M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 158.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.690 |
| YTD Return | -3.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.220 |
| 52-Week High | 4.700 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.37 |
| Holdings | 276 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 1978 |
About KHYAX
DWS High Income Fund Class A is a high yield bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with the highest level of current income attainable through a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its primary function is to invest at least 65% of net assets in below investment-grade corporate bonds, often referred to as 'junk bonds,' which offer higher yields compared to investment-grade securities. The fund is actively managed, focusing on income generation with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. DWS High Income Fund Class A typically holds a broad array of primarily U.S. corporate bonds across industrial, retail, healthcare, energy, and consumer sectors. It pays out monthly dividends, reflecting its commitment to regular income distribution. Given its emphasis on lower credit quality assets, the fund's risk profile is elevated, but its effective duration remains moderate, balancing interest rate sensitivity with yield potential. With hundreds of holdings and a history dating back to 1978, the fund serves investors seeking diversified exposure to the U.S. high yield bond market as part of their income-oriented portfolio.
Performance
KHYAX had a total return of 2.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.87%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGRMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FGTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class I | 0.92% |
| FGSMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class C | 1.92% |
| FGUMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor High Income Fund - Class Z | 0.82% |
| FAHCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Capital & Income Fund - Class I | 0.93% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dws Central Cash Management Government Fund | n/a | 1.84% |
| Alpha Generation LLC 6.25% | ALPGEN.6.25 01.15.34 144A | 1.61% |
| Ashland Inc. 3.375% | ASH.3.375 09.01.31 144A | 1.50% |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | SPHY | 1.50% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. 3.75% | CRL.3.75 03.15.29 144A | 1.33% |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc. | LUMN.L 04.16.29 1 | 1.31% |
| Carnival Corporation 5.875% | CCL.5.875 06.15.31 144A | 1.25% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 5.375% | CHTR.5.375 06.01.29 144A | 1.25% |
| Xhr LP 4.875% | XHR.4.875 06.01.29 144A | 1.21% |
| XPLR Infrastructure LP 2.5% | XIFR.2.5 06.15.26 | 1.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.024 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.0281 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.0248 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0244 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0243 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0236 | Aug 25, 2025 |