About SZEIX
DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund - Institutional Class is a mutual fund specializing in taxable fixed income assets. Its primary objective is to generate high current income and, secondarily, to pursue long-term capital appreciation. The fund focuses on investing at least 80% of its net assets in high-yield bonds and other debt securities issued by government and corporate entities located in emerging market countries. Notably, over 94% of its portfolio is allocated to foreign issuers, with no exposure to domestic equity securities, highlighting its strong international orientation.
This institutional share class targets qualified investors and has a minimum investment requirement of $1,000,000. The fund is managed with an expense ratio of 0.91%. It typically distributes income on a quarterly basis. Through its diversified holdings, the fund provides access to the emerging markets debt sector, offering exposure to a broad array of economies that can enhance yield and diversification within a larger fixed income portfolio. Since its inception in 2008, it has played a significant role for institutional investors seeking opportunities in global fixed income markets, particularly within the emerging markets segment.
Fund Family DWS
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SZEIX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR
SZEIX had a total return of 14.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.00%.
