DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income S (SCEMX)
| Fund Assets | 47.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.13% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.57 |
| YTD Return | 6.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.98 |
| 52-Week High | 7.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1993 |
About SCEMX
DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund - Class S is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to a diverse range of debt securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging market countries. Its primary focus is to generate high current income, with a secondary aim of achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund maintains a portfolio with at least 80% of assets in high-yield bonds and other fixed income instruments from emerging economies, offering investors access to dynamic credit opportunities across developing regions. DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund - Class S holds a broad mix of 85 different securities and pays dividends on a quarterly basis, with a notable current dividend yield of nearly 7%. Since its inception in 1993, the fund has reflected the risks and rewards inherent to emerging market debt, benchmarking its performance against the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index. The fund is overseen by an experienced management team and charges an expense ratio of 0.91%, making it a prominent choice for those seeking diversified fixed income exposure beyond developed markets.
Performance
SCEMX had a total return of 10.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.82%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.79% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast (Republic Of) 7.625% | IVYCST.7.625 01.30.33 REGS | 3.61% |
| Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement 4.7% | BOAD.4.7 10.22.31 REGS | 2.79% |
| Hungary (Republic Of) 5.5% | HGB.5.5 06.24.25 25.B | 2.71% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 4.125% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.46 | 2.66% |
| Panama (Republic of) 3.16% | PANAMA.3.16 01.23.30 | 2.51% |
| Comision Federal de Electricidad 3.875% | CFELEC.3.875 07.26.33 REGS | 2.38% |
| Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement 5% | BOAD.5 07.27.27 144A | 2.37% |
| Mvm Energetika Zrt | n/a | 2.30% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos 5.95% | PEMEX.5.95 01.28.31 | 2.29% |
| Colombia (Republic Of) 7.5% | COLOM.7.5 02.02.34 | 2.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.140 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.140 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.130 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.130 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.110 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.110 | Mar 22, 2024 |