DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class C (SEKCX)
| Fund Assets | 79.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 94.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.30% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.19 |
| YTD Return | 27.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 45.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 21.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.57 |
| 52-Week High | 27.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.73 |
| Holdings | 73 |
| Inception Date | May 29, 2001 |
About SEKCX
DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class C is an open-end mutual fund designed to capture long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities from emerging market countries. The fund strategically allocates at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, to stocks either traded in, issued by, or closely tied to emerging markets through company revenues or assets. Its portfolio spans common stocks and may include preferred and convertible securities, ensuring a diversified exposure across multiple sectors and countries within the emerging markets sphere. This fund utilizes a balanced investment approach that combines both macroeconomic (top-down) analysis and detailed company research (bottom-up), seeking to optimize country and sector weightings while identifying high-potential securities. The asset class is notable for offering investors access to dynamic growth regions, particularly Asia and Latin America, with the potential for higher long-term returns compared to developed markets, albeit with higher volatility and various market-specific risks. With a minimum investment typically set at $1,000 and a total expense ratio of approximately 1.9%, DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class C plays a significant role for investors aiming to diversify portfolios with exposure to global economic growth drivers outside developed economies.
Performance
SEKCX had a total return of 45.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.84%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
50.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 17.17% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 5.93% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.61% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 4.51% |
| Astor Transformator Enerji Turizm Insaat Ve Petrol Sanayi Ticaret AS | ASTOR.E.IS | 4.07% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.63% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.89% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | 300750 | 2.61% |
| Capitec Bank Holdings Limited | CPI | 2.39% |
| NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. | 002371 | 2.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.3333 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.0206 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.1694 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.1734 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.134 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.0705 | Dec 24, 2020 |