DWS High Income S (KHYSX)

Fund Assets	470.35M
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	158.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.30
Dividend Yield	6.75%
Dividend Growth	3.97%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 24, 2026

Previous Close	4.430
YTD Return	1.37%
1-Year Return	4.24%
5-Year Return	20.48%
52-Week Low	4.370
52-Week High	4.530
Beta (5Y)	0.39
Holdings	272
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.

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

Performance

KHYSX had a total return of 4.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.78%.

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%
KHYAX	Class A	0.98%
KHYCX	Class C	1.73%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0238	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.024	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.024	Jun 24, 2026
May 21, 2026	$0.0241	May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0241	Apr 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$0.0246	Mar 25, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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