- ISIN
- US25158X5005
- CUSIP
- 25158X500
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 1985
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
KNTAX Performance Chart
DWS New York Tax (KNTAX) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. KNTAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KNTAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $993.
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Returns By Period
DWS New York Tax (KNTAX) has returned 2.17% so far this year and 7.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KNTAX has returned 1.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
DWS New York Tax
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- 1.97%
- YTD
- 2.17%
- 6M
- 2.58%
- 1Y
- 7.38%
- 3Y*
- 3.07%
- 5Y*
- -0.14%
- 10Y*
- 1.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KNTAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1985, KNTAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Sep 1987 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, KNTAX closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 8, 1987 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.31% | 2.03% | -2.52% | 1.42% | 0.47% | 0.51% | 2.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.05% | 0.97% | -2.42% | -0.87% | -0.49% | 0.48% | -0.86% | 0.70% | 3.47% | 1.23% | 0.15% | -0.11% | 2.21% |
| 2024 | -0.07% | 0.14% | -0.30% | -1.37% | 0.06% | 1.75% | 0.75% | 0.84% | 1.17% | -1.55% | 1.87% | -1.73% | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 3.56% | -2.70% | 2.41% | 0.02% | -0.90% | 1.06% | 0.23% | -1.64% | -3.54% | -2.05% | 7.09% | 3.12% | 6.35% |
| 2022 | -2.89% | -0.63% | -3.48% | -3.21% | 1.32% | -2.99% | 2.88% | -2.69% | -4.84% | -1.27% | 5.95% | -0.29% | -11.96% |
| 2021 | 0.63% | -1.70% | 0.65% | 1.11% | 0.82% | 0.46% | 0.74% | -0.43% | -0.98% | -0.27% | 1.01% | -0.09% | 1.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
DWS New York Tax has an annualized alpha of 4.19%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1985.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.46%) than losses (5.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.19%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.46%
- Downside Capture
- 5.25%
Expense Ratio
KNTAX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KNTAX ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS New York Tax (KNTAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KNTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.37 | +0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 2.78 | -0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.88 | 12.44 | -4.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS New York Tax provided a 3.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.27 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 3.02% | 3.26% | 2.71% | 2.02% | 1.77% | 1.74% | 2.91% | 3.28% | 2.95% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 3.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DWS New York Tax. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.27 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DWS New York Tax. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DWS New York Tax was 19.56%, occurring on Oct 19, 1987. Recovery took 401 trading sessions.
The current DWS New York Tax drawdown is 1.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -19.56%Oct 1987 | 7mo 14d | 1y 7mo | 2y 2moMar 1987 - May 1989 |
Bear market2022 | -17.93%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.07%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 5mo 6d | 1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.80%Mar 2020 | 10d | 8mo 18d | 8mo 28dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
1994 correction1994 | -10.10%Nov 1994 | 9mo 23d | 4mo 10d | 1y 1moFeb 1994 - Mar 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KNTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.56% | -56.78% | +37.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.12% | -9.10% | +5.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.62% | -18.90% | +11.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.93% | -25.43% | +7.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.93% | -33.92% | +15.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.61% | -1.80% | +0.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.54% | -10.71% | +8.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.93% | 2.03% | -1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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