DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class A (KTCAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
42.57
+0.16 (0.38%)
Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets2.11B
Expense Ratio0.88%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover22.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.67
Dividend Yield8.46%
Dividend Growth-7.98%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 11, 2025
Previous Close42.41
YTD Return-8.96%
1-Year Return5.88%
5-Year Return53.41%
52-Week Low30.31
52-Week High49.49
Beta (5Y)1.22
Holdings61
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
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KTCAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

KTCAX had a total return of 5.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.00%.

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

56.16% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA9.65%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO9.35%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT8.23%
Apple Inc.AAPL6.82%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL6.21%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG5.11%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META4.18%
Oracle CorporationORCL2.63%
Amphenol CorporationAPH2.12%
Arista Networks, Inc.ANET1.87%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 11, 2025$3.6681Dec 12, 2025
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
Full Dividend History