DWS High Income Fund - Class C (KHYCX)
| Fund Assets | 488.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 158.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.450 |
| YTD Return | -0.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.260 |
| 52-Week High | 4.520 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 271 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 1978 |
About KHYCX
DWS High Income Fund - Class C is a fixed income mutual fund designed to generate maximum current income through a diversified portfolio of high yield bonds. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in below-investment-grade debt securities, commonly referred to as junk bonds, while maintaining a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The fund's holdings span multiple sectors and credit qualities, with emphasis on BB and B rated bonds selected through active management and credit research. It distributes income monthly to investors and targets yields significantly higher than traditional bond funds, reflecting the elevated credit and volatility risks inherent in high yield markets. The Class C share structure includes higher expense ratios compared to institutional share classes, making it accessible to individual investors with lower minimum investment requirements. Since its inception, the fund has served investors seeking enhanced income streams alongside acceptance of greater market volatility and default risk typical of below-investment-grade securities.
Performance
KHYCX had a total return of 6.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.92%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0211 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.0214 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.0263 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.0227 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0229 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0232 | Sep 24, 2025 |