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DWS Science and Technology C (KTCCX)
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Fund Details
DWS Science and Technology C Overview
DWS Science and Technology C (KTCCX) is an actively managed Sector Equity Technology fund. DWS launched the fund in 1994.
The investment seeks growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of science and technology companies. It may invest in companies of any size and may invest in initial public offerings. While the fund invests mainly in U.S. stocks, it could invest up to 35% of net assets in foreign securities (including emerging markets securities). The fund will concentrate its assets in the group of industries constituting the technology sector and may concentrate in one or more industries in the technology sector. It is non-diversified.
About DWS Science and Technology C (KTCCX)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 8.67 years: Daniel Fletcher (2017), Sebastian Werner (2017). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 2 primary benchmarks: S&P 500 (TR) (1970) index with a weighting of 100% and S&P North American Technology TR index with a weighting of 100%. DWS Science and Technology C has 60 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 51.6% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
DWS Science and Technology C is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity fund group. DWS Science and Technology C has 5.7% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 93.1%. There is 5.7% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). DWS Science and Technology C has 1.3% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $22 million in total assets, which is below the $1 billion average for the Technology category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
KTCCX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The DWS Science and Technology C expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Technology category. DWS Science and Technology C has an expense ratio of 1.75%, which is 43% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. DWS Science and Technology C has a portfolio turnover rate of 22%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 78% for the Technology category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, DWS Science and Technology C returned -9.4%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Technology category had an average return of -8.6%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
DWS Science and Technology C has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 0.05% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
DWS Science and Technology C Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 13.6%, 7.8 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned 23.4% over the past year (grade of D), 26.6% over the past three years (grade of C) and 14.1% per year over the past five years (grade of C) and 20.3% per year over the past 10 years (grade of C).
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KTCCX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| KTCCX Return (NAV) | -9.4% | 3.9% | 23.4% | 26.6% | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| KTCCX Grade | D | F | D | C | C | C |
| +/- Category | -0.7% | -2.9% | -11.3% | -0.2% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Technology Avg | -8.6% | 6.8% | 34.7% | 26.9% | 12.7% | 20.8% |
| KTCCX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 5.3% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.6% |
KTCCX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| KTCCX Return (NAV) | 13.6% | 20.2% | 39.3% | 56.3% | -37.3% | 21.8% | 44.9% | 41.0% | -1.8% | 34.5% | 5.4% |
| KTCCX Grade | D | D | A | B | C | B | D | C | C | D | D |
| +/- Category | -7.8% | -4.5% | 11.0% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 4.6% | -12.0% | -0.3% | 2.1% | -2.8% | -5.4% |
| Technology Avg | 21.4% | 24.7% | 28.3% | 49.6% | -38.2% | 17.2% | 56.9% | 41.2% | -3.9% | 37.4% | 10.8% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 21.7% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.77 - High |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.86 - Below Average |
| Category Risk Grade: | B (21% Rank) |
| Beta: | 1.42 |
| R-Squared: | 68% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Growth |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 0.0% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $2301 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 22 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | C |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 22% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 8.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 8.7 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Fletcher Daniel (2017), Werner Sebastian (2017) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 5/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 60 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 51.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 5.7% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 93.1% |
| Foreign Stock: | 5.7% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.3% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | DWS |
| Phone Number: | 800-728-3337 |
| Website: | www.dws-investments.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | May 31, 1994 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $1,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 500 |
| True No-Load: | No |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 1.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | 0.99% |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 1.75% ( Rating : High ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.23% |
| Share Class: | DWS Science and Technology A |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 50 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 50 |
