DWS High Income Fund - Class S (KHYSX)
| Fund Assets | 491.56M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 158.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.490 |
| YTD Return | 0.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.030 |
| 52-Week High | 4.500 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 276 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2012 |
About KHYSX
DWS High Income Fund - Class S is a mutual fund designed to deliver the highest level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. It primarily invests at least 65% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in high-yield fixed income securities, focusing on lower-quality bonds that offer higher yields but carry greater risk compared to investment-grade alternatives. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio, with notable holdings including the State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF, corporate bonds from companies like Charles River Laboratories International, Lumen Technologies, Carnival Corporation, and others such as XHR LP, Moog Inc., and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Classified in the high-yield bond category by Morningstar, it emphasizes income generation through securities in sectors like corporates and cash equivalents. Managed by DWS, the fund plays a key role in fixed income markets by providing investors access to income-oriented strategies amid varying interest rate environments and credit conditions.
Performance
KHYSX had a total return of 8.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.58%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dws Central Cash Management Government Fund | n/a | 1.84% |
| Alpha Generation LLC 6.25% | ALPGEN.6.25 01.15.34 144A | 1.61% |
| Ashland Inc. 3.375% | ASH.3.375 09.01.31 144A | 1.50% |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | SPHY | 1.50% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. 3.75% | CRL.3.75 03.15.29 144A | 1.33% |
| Lumen Technologies, Inc. | LUMN.L 04.16.29 1 | 1.31% |
| Carnival Corporation 5.875% | CCL.5.875 06.15.31 144A | 1.25% |
| CCO Holdings, LLC/ CCO Holdings Capital Corp. 5.375% | CHTR.5.375 06.01.29 144A | 1.25% |
| Xhr LP 4.875% | XHR.4.875 06.01.29 144A | 1.21% |
| XPLR Infrastructure LP 2.5% | XIFR.2.5 06.15.26 | 1.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.0248 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.0288 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.0256 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.0255 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0243 | Aug 25, 2025 |