DWS High Income Fund - Class R6 (KHYQX)
| Fund Assets | 488.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 158.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.86% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.450 |
| YTD Return | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | 7.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 22.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.250 |
| 52-Week High | 4.520 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 271 |
| Inception Date | Aug 25, 2014 |
About KHYQX
DWS High Income Fund - Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to pursue the highest level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. It primarily invests at least 65% of its net assets in below-investment-grade corporate bonds, commonly known as high-yield or junk bonds, alongside other fixed-income securities to generate elevated income streams. Managed by DWS, the fund employs a bottom-up security selection approach by its high-yield team, emphasizing diversified holdings across 294 positions, including government cash instruments, high-yield ETFs like iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF and SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF, and corporate debt from issuers such as Block Inc. and Chemours Co. Belonging to the High Yield Bond category, it features a competitive expense ratio of 0.68%, total assets around 492 million, and monthly dividend distributions, aligning with the ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained TR index. This Class R6 share class caters to institutional and retirement plan investors seeking income-oriented exposure in the fixed-income market with moderated risk through professional management. Inception traces back to the broader fund family established in 1978, underscoring its established role in high-yield strategies.
Performance
KHYQX had a total return of 7.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.51%.
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 | $0.025 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.0252 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.0292 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.026 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0258 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0258 | Sep 24, 2025 |