DWS Multi-Asset Moderate Allocation Fund - Class C (PLSCX)

Fund Assets	21.86M
Expense Ratio	1.74%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	52.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.12
Dividend Yield	1.46%
Dividend Growth	-15.84%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 30, 2025

Previous Close	8.45
YTD Return	7.34%
1-Year Return	9.99%
5-Year Return	27.12%
52-Week Low	7.65
52-Week High	8.66
Beta (5Y)	0.67
Holdings	33
Inception Date	Nov 1, 2004

About PLSCX

DWS Multi-Asset Moderate Allocation Fund Class C is a globally diversified mutual fund focused on a balanced, moderate risk investment approach. Its core objective is to maximize total return by investing in a blend of equity and fixed income securities, typically allocating 50% to 70% of assets to equities and 30% to 50% to bonds. The fund achieves this mix by holding leading index-based ETFs and mutual funds, such as those tracking the S&P 500, international equities, and a range of government and corporate bonds. This diversified structure is designed to provide investors with both income and capital appreciation, targeting moderate risk and return over the market cycle. The fund is managed with an active allocation process that allows for shifts in exposure based on market conditions. Its portfolio includes U.S. and international equities, government and investment-grade bonds, and exposure to emerging markets, providing broad reach across major asset classes and regions. Positioned within the global moderate allocation category, the fund serves investors seeking a single, professionally managed solution that balances growth and capital preservation in changing markets.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PLSCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: S&P Target Risk Moderate TR

Performance

PLSCX had a total return of 9.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.94%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PPLSX	Class S	0.74%
PLUSX	Class A	0.99%

Top 10 Holdings

83.97% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class Inst	BTIIX	41.17%
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF	VCIT	8.56%
iShares GNMA Bond ETF	GNMA	6.49%
DWS High Income Fund - Class Inst	KHYIX	6.33%
DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class Inst	SEKIX	4.67%
DWS Small Cap Core S	SSLCX	3.97%
iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	GOVT	3.71%
iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF	EMB	3.41%
DWS RREEF Real Estate Securities Fund - Class Instl	RRRRX	3.08%
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF	IAGG	2.58%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 30, 2025	$0.1238	Dec 31, 2025
Dec 30, 2024	$2.8773	Dec 31, 2024
Dec 28, 2023	$0.4614	Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2022	$0.1907	Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2021	$0.129	Dec 31, 2021
Dec 30, 2020	$0.3477	Dec 31, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Sep 27, 2026

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