DWS Enhanced Core Equity A (DESAX)
| Fund Assets | 307.02M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.93 |
| YTD Return | 11.75% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.59% |
| 5-Year Return | 89.22% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.79 |
| 52-Week High | 29.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 95 |
| Inception Date | Aug 2, 2005 |
About DESAX
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund - Class A is a U.S.-based mutual fund focused on large-cap equities, leveraging a systematically managed strategy that employs proprietary, industry-specific multi-factor models for stock selection. The fund's primary objective is long-term growth of capital, along with seeking current income and growth of income. It predominantly invests in companies listed in the Russell 1000 Index, ensuring broad diversification across various sectors while maintaining a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The portfolio typically features prominent industry leaders, with notable holdings such as Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet, and exhibits low portfolio turnover. Designed for investors interested in aligning their equity exposure with sustainable investment principles, the fund plays a significant role in the large blend category by integrating ESG considerations into its core investment process, aiming to balance performance with responsible stewardship of capital.
Performance
DESAX had a total return of 27.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.10%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 8.65% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 8.12% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.76% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.89% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.17% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.17% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 2.13% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 2.03% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 1.92% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 1.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $1.3962 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.7517 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.507 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.6318 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.4855 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.6557 | Dec 18, 2020 |