DWS Enhanced Core Equity S (DESSX)
| Fund Assets | 287.77M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.90 |
| YTD Return | 1.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 93.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.74 |
| 52-Week High | 26.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | Aug 2, 2005 |
About DESSX
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund Class S is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in large-cap U.S. companies. The fund utilizes proprietary, industry-specific multi-factor models to construct a broadly diversified portfolio, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria as part of its stock selection process. Its investment objective is long-term growth of capital, along with current income and growth of income. The portfolio is systematically managed using dynamic models tailored to individual industries, and it generally maintains significant exposure to widely recognized U.S. companies, including technology leaders such as Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and NVIDIA. Emphasizing ESG considerations, the fund seeks to invest in firms that demonstrate strong sustainability practices and responsible governance. Launched in 2005, the fund aims to appeal to investors interested in aligning their financial goals with social responsibility while seeking competitive returns in the large-cap equity space.
Performance
DESSX had a total return of 19.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTCLX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares | 0.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
43.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 9.30% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 8.10% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 7.05% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.17% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.34% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.36% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 1.96% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 1.88% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 1.81% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 1.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $1.4679 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.815 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.5575 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.674 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.5384 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.7038 | Dec 18, 2020 |