DWS High Income Fund - Class Inst (KHYIX)

Fund Assets	470.33M
Expense Ratio	0.73%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	158.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.30
Dividend Yield	6.87%
Dividend Growth	3.07%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 23, 2026

Previous Close	4.400
YTD Return	0.12%
1-Year Return	1.68%
5-Year Return	18.08%
52-Week Low	4.330
52-Week High	4.520
Beta (5Y)	0.39
Holdings	273
Inception Date	Jan 26, 1978

About KHYIX

DWS High Income Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund that primarily targets high current income through a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Managed with an active approach, the fund invests at least 65% of its assets in high yield bonds, typically rated below investment grade, emphasizing relative value and robust credit research. With a secondary objective of capital appreciation, the fund spreads its holdings across a broad array of sectors, focusing on securities that offer attractive yields relative to their risk profile. This fund is positioned within the high yield bond category and is known for its monthly income distributions and competitive yield, recently reported at over 6% annually. Minimum investment requirements for the institutional class are substantial, reflecting its focus on institutional investors. Credit exposure leans heavily toward BB and B rated bonds, with select holdings in higher and lower-rated instruments for diversification. Since its inception in 1978, the fund has played a significant role for investors seeking enhanced income streams compared to traditional core bond funds, while accepting the higher volatility and credit risk associated with high yield markets.

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

Performance

KHYIX had a total return of 1.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.60%.

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%
KHYSX	Class S	0.77%
KHYAX	Class A	0.98%
KHYCX	Class C	1.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 23, 2026	$0.0239	Sep 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0239	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0241	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.0241	Jun 24, 2026
May 21, 2026	$0.0241	May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0241	Apr 24, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 26, 2026

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