DWS Enhanced Core Equity Institutional (DESGX)
| Fund Assets | 307.02M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
| Dividend Growth | -18.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.86 |
| YTD Return | 11.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 91.72% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.75 |
| 52-Week High | 29.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 95 |
| Inception Date | Aug 2, 2005 |
About DESGX
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund – Class Institutional is a U.S. equity mutual fund designed to deliver long-term capital growth, current income, and growth of income by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. companies. Managed systematically, the fund employs proprietary, industry-specific multi-factor models to select a broadly diversified portfolio of stocks drawn from the Russell 1000 Index. A defining characteristic of this fund is its integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in its investment process, assessing companies on their stewardship of nature, societal relationships, and governance practices. This approach aims to align the fund with the values of investors seeking both financial performance and responsible corporate behavior. The portfolio typically consists almost entirely of common stocks, and its holdings include prominent industry leaders across sectors such as technology and communication services. By balancing quantitative analysis with rigorous ESG screening, the fund plays a significant role for institutional investors seeking to address sustainability considerations within a core equity allocation.
Performance
DESGX had a total return of 27.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.44%.
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 | $1.4792 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.8151 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.5576 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.6811 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.5541 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.7093 | Dec 18, 2020 |