DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class Inst (KTCIX)
| Fund Assets | 2.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 22.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.10% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 51.50 |
| YTD Return | -3.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.48 |
| 52-Week High | 56.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2002 |
About KTCIX
The DWS Science and Technology Fund – Class Institutional is a mutual fund focused primarily on investments in the technology sector. Its primary objective is to identify and invest in companies demonstrating sustainable competitive advantages, strong commercial innovation, and robust economic models. The fund concentrates its assets within the technology industry, which may include significant allocations to one or more specific technology-related industries depending on market opportunity and research outlook. While its core holdings are U.S.-based companies, the fund has the flexibility to allocate up to 35% of its assets to foreign securities, including those in emerging markets, allowing for diversification and exposure to global innovation trends. The DWS Science and Technology Fund – Class Institutional serves institutional investors seeking access to growth opportunities driven by advancements in science and technology, and plays a significant role in providing targeted exposure to leading and emerging names within an ever-evolving sector.
Performance
KTCIX had a total return of 13.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.12%.
Top 10 Holdings
56.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.65% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 9.35% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.23% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.82% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 6.21% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 5.11% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.18% |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL | 2.63% |
| Amphenol Corporation | APH | 2.12% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | ANET | 1.87% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $3.6681 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.9863 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $3.6039 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $1.3772 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $2.4303 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $2.1875 | Dec 13, 2019 |