DWS Emerging Markets Equity S (SEMGX)
| Fund Assets | 79.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 94.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 2,330.04% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 29.96 |
| YTD Return | 28.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 46.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.20 |
| 52-Week High | 31.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.72 |
| Holdings | 73 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 1996 |
About SEMGX
DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class S is a diversified mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities from emerging market countries. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to stocks of companies that either have substantial assets or derive significant revenues from emerging markets. It may also invest up to 20% in equities from developed markets or in debt securities, depending on market conditions and the fund managers’ outlook. The fund applies a balanced investment strategy, combining top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up fundamental research to determine asset allocation across countries and sectors. Its portfolio includes a mix of growth and value stocks and spans a broad range of industries, with significant weightings in technology, financial services, and consumer sectors. As of the latest portfolio data, leading holdings include major names such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, and Tencent Holdings. DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class S plays a key role for investors seeking exposure to the growth potential and diversification benefits of emerging markets equities, making it a notable option within the diversified emerging markets category.
Performance
SEMGX had a total return of 46.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.34%.
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Top 10 Holdings
51.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 17.51% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 7.69% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 5.34% |
| Astor Enerji AS | ASTOR.E.IS | 4.06% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.83% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.36% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 2.59% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.51% |
| NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. | 002371 | 2.38% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | 300750 | 2.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.6877 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.0283 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.0206 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.3488 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.3542 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.3522 | Dec 27, 2021 |