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DWS Science and Technology Fund (KTCAX) Diversifiers

Mutual Fund · Currency in USD · Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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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.

Looking to diversify beyond KTCAX? The mutual funds below have historically moved differently from KTCAX, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.

Best Diversifiers for KTCAX

13 mutual funds have low correlation with KTCAX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd (KDHAX) (Large Cap Value Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.10, down from 0.34 over 5 years.

How candidates are selected
SymbolNameCorrelation 1YCorrelation 3YCorrelation 5YRisk / Return RankCategoryCompare
KDHAX
DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd0.100.170.34
62
Large Cap Value EquitiesKTCAX vs KDHAX
VGHCX
Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares0.100.280.44
75
Health & Biotech EquitiesKTCAX vs VGHCX
RRGIX
DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund0.110.280.44
53
REITKTCAX vs RRGIX
AAAPX
DWS RREEF Real Assets C0.110.260.41
69
Global AllocationKTCAX vs AAAPX
AAAZX
DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund0.120.270.41
77
Global AllocationKTCAX vs AAAZX
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas

The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for KTCAX, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from 0.28 over 5 years.

How candidates are selected
SymbolNameCorrelation 1YCorrelation 3YCorrelation 5YRisk / Return RankSector
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.-0.210.070.28
61
Financial Services

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