DWS Short Duration S (DBPIX)

Fund Assets	1.14B
Expense Ratio	0.337%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	133.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	4.85%
Dividend Growth	-1.20%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 24, 2026

Previous Close	8.25
YTD Return	n/a
1-Year Return	1.26%
5-Year Return	12.29%
52-Week Low	8.24
52-Week High	8.53
Beta (5Y)	0.12
Holdings	587
Inception Date	Dec 23, 1998

About DBPIX

DWS Short Duration Fund - Class S is an actively managed short-term bond mutual fund designed to provide high income while prioritizing capital stability. According to the sponsor, the strategy seeks income with a high degree of capital preservation, positioning it in the short-duration segment to limit interest-rate sensitivity relative to intermediate bond funds. The fund falls within the short-term bond category and targets a medium credit quality profile with limited interest rate sensitivity, reflecting its focus on shorter effective duration. Morningstar data indicates a sizable asset base and a no-load share class with an expense ratio near one-half percent, aligning it with core short-duration offerings used for liquidity management and income generation. Portfolio holdings typically include U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, investment-grade corporates, and securitized credit such as CLOs, balancing government and credit exposure to support yield while managing risk. This fund can serve as a fixed income anchor for investors seeking steadier net asset value behavior than longer-duration bond funds, with a role in cash-plus or defensive allocations across market cycles.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DBPIX
• Share Class: Class S
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

DBPIX had a total return of 1.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.27%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FBNTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M	0.52%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.49%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.29%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.40%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.24%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PPILX	Institutional Class	0.38%
PPLZX	Class R6	0.38%
PPIAX	Class A	0.75%
PPLCX	Class C	1.50%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 24, 2026	$0.03394	Sep 24, 2026
Aug 25, 2026	$0.0324	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 27, 2026	$0.0368	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 24, 2026	$0.03359	Jun 24, 2026
May 22, 2026	$0.0316	May 22, 2026
Apr 24, 2026	$0.03472	Apr 24, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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