DWS Enhanced Core Equity C (DESCX)
| Fund Assets | 307.02M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.26% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 27.26 |
| YTD Return | 11.32% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 82.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.58 |
| 52-Week High | 27.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 95 |
| Inception Date | Aug 2, 2005 |
About DESCX
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund - Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to large-cap U.S. companies, focusing on long-term capital growth, current income, and growth of income. The fund employs proprietary, industry-specific multi-factor models to systematically select a broadly diversified portfolio of stocks. While it may invest in companies of any size and from any country, its primary emphasis is on large U.S. enterprises. DWS ESG Core Equity Fund - Class C follows environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria as part of its selection process, aiming to integrate sustainable investing principles. With a portfolio that usually holds a wide range of equities, the fund actively manages sector and industry exposures to balance growth and income. It plays a role in the mutual fund market as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified core equity exposure with an ESG overlay, catering mainly to those interested in responsible investing within the large-cap space.
Performance
DESCX had a total return of 26.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.30%.
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 | $1.3145 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.6484 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.3678 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.4955 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.5202 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $1.0176 | Dec 19, 2019 |