DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class S (KTCSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
44.58
+0.17 (0.38%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets2.11B
Expense Ratio0.68%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover22.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.67
Dividend Yield8.23%
Dividend Growth-7.98%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 11, 2025
Previous Close44.41
YTD Return-3.38%
1-Year Return13.11%
5-Year Return68.10%
52-Week Low29.74
52-Week High48.59
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings61
Inception DateDec 20, 2004

About KTCSX

DWS Science and Technology Fund - Class S is a mutual fund focused on capital growth through investments in companies at the forefront of scientific innovation and technological advancement. The fund primarily targets U.S.-based large growth companies in the technology sector, while also retaining the flexibility to invest up to 35% of its assets in foreign securities, including those from emerging markets. Its portfolio is heavily weighted toward leading technology firms such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet, which together represent a significant portion of total holdings. The fund invests across a broad array of technology-driven industries, encompassing areas like information technology, electronics, communications, biotechnology, and software development. With a relatively competitive expense ratio and a history dating back to 2004, it serves investors seeking targeted exposure to the science and technology sectors and the economic potential that innovation delivers. The fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, often with over 60% of assets in its top ten holdings, reflecting a strategic focus on industry leaders and high-growth opportunities in the tech space.

Fund Family DWS
Category Technology
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KTCSX
Share Class Class S
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

KTCSX had a total return of 13.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.12%.

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
KTCIXInstitutional Class0.68%
KTCAXClass A0.88%
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