DWS High Income Fund - Class A (KHYAX)

Fund Assets	470.35M
Expense Ratio	0.98%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	158.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.29
Dividend Yield	6.54%
Dividend Growth	3.88%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 24, 2026

Previous Close	4.420
YTD Return	1.28%
1-Year Return	4.07%
5-Year Return	19.30%
52-Week Low	4.360
52-Week High	4.520
Beta (5Y)	0.35
Holdings	272
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.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: KHYAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained TR

Performance

KHYAX had a total return of 4.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.44%.

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 M	0.98%
FGTMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income I	0.73%
FGSMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income C	1.73%
FGUMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor High Income Z	0.63%
FAHCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Capital & Income I	0.93%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
KHYQX	Class R6	0.67%
KHYIX	Institutional Class	0.73%
KHYSX	Class S	0.77%
KHYCX	Class C	1.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 24, 2026	$0.023	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0232	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.0231	Jun 24, 2026
May 21, 2026	$0.0232	May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0232	Apr 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$0.0238	Mar 25, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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