About SLARX
The DWS Latin America Equity Fund - Class Institutional is a mutual fund that focuses on long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equities issued by companies based in Latin America. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to common stocks and other equity securities within the region, encompassing markets in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Caribbean nations with Spanish-speaking populations. It pursues a large blend investment style, typically balancing holdings across value and growth-oriented companies, and is designed for institutional investors, reflected by a high minimum initial investment requirement. The fund's portfolio spans key industries such as financial services, energy, industrials, utilities, consumer defensive, and basic materials, with top holdings often representing established regional leaders in these sectors. Through its focused strategy, the fund offers exposure to the economic dynamics and growth potential of emerging Latin American markets, supporting diversification for investors seeking to complement global or developed market portfolios with regional opportunities.
Fund Family DWS
Category Latin America Stock
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SLARX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index MSCI EM Latin America NR USD
SLARX had a total return of 54.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.55%.
