DWS Science and Technology S (KTCSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
54.81
-1.29 (-2.30%)
At close: Jul 7, 2026
Fund Assets2.54B
Expense Ratio0.68%
Min. Investment$2,500
Turnover22.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.67
Dividend Yield6.54%
Dividend Growth-7.98%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 11, 2025
Previous Close56.10
YTD Return18.79%
1-Year Return33.61%
5-Year Return112.59%
52-Week Low40.56
52-Week High59.87
Beta (5Y)1.02
Holdings60
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 33.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.28%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIKGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Semiconductors Z0.57%
FATIXFidelityFidelity Advisor Technology Fund0.67%
FELTXFidelityFidelity Advisor Semiconductors M1.19%
FTHCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Technology Fund1.67%
FBSOXFidelityFidelity Select Enterprise Technology Services Portfolio0.65%

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

51.61% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA8.64%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO8.21%
Apple Inc.AAPL6.40%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT5.82%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD4.84%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL4.46%
Micron Technology, Inc.MU3.77%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG3.69%
Lam Research CorporationLRCX3.16%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META2.62%
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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