DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class A (KTCAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
43.69
+0.10 (0.23%)
Jul 31, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
0.23%
Fund Assets1.94B
Expense Ratio0.88%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover27.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.99
Dividend Yield10.87%
Dividend Growth10.61%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Previous Close43.59
YTD Return11.23%
1-Year Return25.04%
5-Year Return122.66%
52-Week Low30.73
52-Week High44.14
Beta (5Y)1.18
Holdings58
Inception DateSep 7, 1948

About KTCAX

DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class A is a mutual fund focused on the science and technology sector, primarily investing in large-cap growth equities. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by allocating at least 80% of its net assets to common stocks of companies involved in scientific and technological innovation. While its core holdings are U.S.-based, the fund can invest up to 35% of assets in foreign securities, including those from emerging markets, providing added diversification. Notably, its portfolio often includes leading technology firms such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet, with a significant portion concentrated in its top ten holdings. Managed by DWS since its inception in 1948, the fund leverages an experienced management team to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Its approach appeals to investors seeking exposure to industries like semiconductors, software, internet, and communication services. With a substantial asset base and a focus on growth-driven sectors, the fund plays a significant role in providing access to innovation-driven companies within the broader U.S. and global equity markets.

Fund Family DWS
Category Technology
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KTCAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

KTCAX had a total return of 25.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIKGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund - Class Z0.62%
FATIXFidelityFidelity Advisor Technology Fund - Class I0.72%
FELTXFidelityFidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund - Class M1.25%
FTHCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Technology Fund - Class C1.75%
FBSOXFidelityFidelity Select Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio0.66%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
KTCSXClass S0.68%
KTCIXInstitutional Class0.68%
KTCCXClass C1.75%

Top 10 Holdings

55.48% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Microsoft CorporationMSFT10.19%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA9.51%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META8.93%
Apple Inc.AAPL5.86%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO5.75%
Dws Central Cash Management Government Fundn/a3.99%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL3.52%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG2.84%
Accenture plcACN2.46%
Salesforce, Inc.CRM2.44%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 12, 2024$3.9863Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2023$3.6039Dec 14, 2023
Dec 13, 2022$1.3772Dec 14, 2022
Dec 11, 2020$2.4303Dec 14, 2020
Dec 12, 2019$2.1875Dec 13, 2019
Dec 13, 2018$2.6819Dec 14, 2018
Full Dividend History