DWS High Income Fund - Class C (KHYCX)

Fund Assets	470.35M
Expense Ratio	1.73%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	158.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	5.91%
Dividend Growth	6.61%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 24, 2026

Previous Close	4.420
YTD Return	0.98%
1-Year Return	3.39%
5-Year Return	15.01%
52-Week Low	4.360
52-Week High	4.520
Beta (5Y)	0.39
Holdings	272
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.

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

Performance

KHYCX had a total return of 3.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.88%.

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%
KHYAX	Class A	0.98%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0204	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0205	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.0203	Jun 24, 2026
May 21, 2026	$0.0205	May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0205	Apr 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$0.0216	Mar 25, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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