Frequently Asked Questions About KTCIX

What does KTCIX invest in?

Under normal circumstances, this fund commits at least 80% of its total net assets, supplemented by any funds borrowed for investment, to common shares issued by science and technology firms. It possesses the flexibility to invest in companies of varying market capitalizations and may participate in initial public offerings. While its primary geographic focus is on U.S. stocks, the fund can allocate up to 35% of its net assets to foreign securities, including those from developing economies. This fund will heavily concentrate its investments within the technology sector and may choose to focus even more intensely on specific industries within that sector. It is considered a non-diversified fund.

What is the expense ratio of KTCIX?

DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.68%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is KTCIX?

DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) is one share class of a fund that manages $2.11B across all of its share classes (KTCAX reports the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is KTCIX actively managed or an index fund?

KTCIX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (KTCIX's is 0.68%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was KTCIX launched?

DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) launched in August 2002 and is managed by DWS / Xtrackers.

How has KTCIX performed?

KTCIX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

KTCIX

DWS Science and Technology Inst

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$65.29$0.59+0.91%

Market closed·Oct 28 4:00 PM EDT

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$65.29+$0.59 (+0.91%)today

+42.65%CAGR +7.37%

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Aug 19, 2002Oct 29, 2021 → Oct 28, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 28, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$3.67

Distribution Yield (FWD)5.62%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$3.67

Distribution Yield (TTM)5.62%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+8.6%

FrequencyAnnual

Most Recent$3.67

Ex-Dividend DateDec 11

Payment DateDec 12

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings59

Top 10 Weight53.8%

Top 25 Weight79.7%

Effective Holdings24

Sectors—

Largest Holding037833100 · 9.7%

Largest Sector—

Asset ClassEquity

StrategyActively Managed

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.68%

Cost per 10k Invested$68.00

AUM (All Share Classes)$2.11B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$65.29

NAV$65.29

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$47.03 – $70.60

Beta1.30

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Issuer: DWS / Xtrackers
Asset Class: Equity
Strategy: Actively Managed
Inception: August 19, 2002
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US25159L5214
CUSIP: 25159L521
Website: www.dws.com/en-us/products/mutual-funds/KTCIX-dws-science-and-technology-fund-class-inst/

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Frequently Asked Questions About KTCIX

What does KTCIX invest in?: Under normal circumstances, this fund commits at least 80% of its total net assets, supplemented by any funds borrowed for investment, to common shares issued by science and technology firms. It possesses the flexibility to invest in companies of varying market capitalizations and may participate in initial public offerings. While its primary geographic focus is on U.S. stocks, the fund can allocate up to 35% of its net assets to foreign securities, including those from developing economies. This fund will heavily concentrate its investments within the technology sector and may choose to focus even more intensely on specific industries within that sector. It is considered a non-diversified fund.
What is the expense ratio of KTCIX?: DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.68%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is KTCIX?: DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) is one share class of a fund that manages $2.11B across all of its share classes (KTCAX reports the same total). Our data does not carry the assets of this share class alone. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is KTCIX actively managed or an index fund?: KTCIX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (KTCIX's is 0.68%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.
When was KTCIX launched?: DWS Science and Technology Inst (KTCIX) launched in August 2002 and is managed by DWS / Xtrackers.
How has KTCIX performed?: KTCIX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.