DWS ESG Core Equity R (DESRX)
| Fund Assets | 246.33M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 270.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 24.14 |
| YTD Return | 5.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 111.55% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.80 |
| 52-Week High | 25.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 89 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2011 |
About DESRX
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund - Class R is a mutual fund focused on large-cap U.S. equities, systematically managed using proprietary, industry-specific multi-factor models. Its primary objective is long-term growth of capital, along with current income and growth of income. The fund emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors by investing primarily in companies that meet the advisor’s sustainability criteria. These criteria include robust assessments related to climate and transition risks, such as carbon footprint and water conservation, as well as broader ESG considerations like corporate governance and social responsibility. At least 80% of the fund’s net assets are invested in equities that satisfy these standards, while up to 20% may be allocated to non-ESG qualifying investments, including derivatives. The portfolio is broadly diversified across industries, with top holdings typically encompassing leading technology firms. DWS ESG Core Equity Fund - Class R aims to provide ethically aware investors with exposure to high-quality, large-cap U.S. stocks while integrating sustainability into its investment process, thereby playing a significant role in the growing ESG investment landscape.
Performance
DESRX had a total return of 8.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.75%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTCIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Institutional Shares | 0.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 9.74% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.72% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 6.51% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.48% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.36% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 2.21% |
| General Electric Company | GE | 2.11% |
| Amgen Inc. | AMGN | 1.98% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 1.81% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 1.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.6881 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.456 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.5721 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.4104 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.6091 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $1.0819 | Dec 19, 2019 |