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DWS Science and Technology Fund (KTCAX) Sharpe Ratio: 0.98

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

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.

KTCAX's Sharpe Ratio of 0.98 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.98 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 1, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

KTCAX Sharpe Ratio Rank

KTCAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30.831
Below Average

KTCAX ranks above 30.8% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

KTCAX Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows KTCAX's Sharpe Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.93 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.93 to 1.81
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.81 or higher
  • Top 1%: 3.71+
  • Median: 1.45 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar mutual funds

The table compares DWS Science and Technology Fund's Sharpe Ratio with other mutual funds in the Technology Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how KTCAX's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Aug 1, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
ARKVXARK Venture Fund3.69
FDCPXFidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio3.00
CCOYXColumbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Institutional 3 Class2.76
SCMIXColumbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Institutional 2 Class2.76
SLMCXColumbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund Class A2.74
SHGTXColumbia Seligman Global Technology Fund2.60
STKColumbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund2.41
ICTEXICON Health and Information Technology Fund2.14
RYSIXRydex Electronics Fund2.11
FIKGXFidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z1.99
KTCAXDWS Science and Technology Fund0.98
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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows KTCAX's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when KTCAX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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