DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund - Class A (SZEAX)
| Fund Assets | 52.76M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.16% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 110.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.77 |
| YTD Return | 0.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.99 |
| 52-Week High | 7.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 113 |
| Inception Date | Jun 18, 2001 |
About SZEAX
DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund – Class A is a mutual fund that primarily invests in debt securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging market countries. It seeks to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the majority of its assets are allocated to fixed income instruments from these regions, offering investors exposure to the potential yields and growth opportunities in developing economies. The fund focuses on a diversified portfolio of bonds, which may include sovereign debt, corporate bonds, and other fixed income securities denominated in various currencies. Managed by experts at DWS, it targets investors interested in emerging markets fixed income as a component of broader portfolio diversification. This class A share structure typically features a front-end sales load, catering to individual and institutional investors seeking income-oriented strategies in higher-yielding, albeit riskier, emerging market debt sectors. DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund – Class A plays a role in the fixed income segment by providing access to global emerging market opportunities beyond developed markets.
Performance
SZEAX had a total return of 10.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.36%.
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 | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.1301 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.1499 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1355 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.135 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.1253 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.1253 | Sep 24, 2024 |