DWS Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund - Class Inst (SZEIX)
Fund Assets | 47.65M |
Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
Turnover | 29.00% |
Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
Dividend Yield | 7.15% |
Dividend Growth | 23.11% |
Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
Previous Close | 7.52 |
YTD Return | 5.43% |
1-Year Return | 10.07% |
5-Year Return | 9.64% |
52-Week Low | 6.97 |
52-Week High | 7.57 |
Beta (5Y) | n/a |
Holdings | 85 |
Inception Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
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.
Performance
SZEIX had a total return of 10.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.55%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.79% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
Ivory Coast (Republic Of) 7.625% | IVYCST.7.625 01.30.33 REGS | 3.61% |
Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement 4.7% | BOAD.4.7 10.22.31 REGS | 2.79% |
Hungary (Republic Of) 5.5% | HGB.5.5 06.24.25 25.B | 2.71% |
Argentina (Republic Of) 4.125% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.46 | 2.66% |
Panama (Republic of) 3.16% | PANAMA.3.16 01.23.30 | 2.51% |
Comision Federal de Electricidad 3.875% | CFELEC.3.875 07.26.33 REGS | 2.38% |
Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement 5% | BOAD.5 07.27.27 144A | 2.37% |
Mvm Energetika Zrt | n/a | 2.30% |
Petroleos Mexicanos 5.95% | PEMEX.5.95 01.28.31 | 2.29% |
Colombia (Republic Of) 7.5% | COLOM.7.5 02.02.34 | 2.17% |
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1402 | Jun 24, 2025 |
Mar 24, 2025 | $0.1414 | Mar 25, 2025 |
Dec 9, 2024 | $0.1298 | Dec 10, 2024 |
Sep 23, 2024 | $0.1298 | Sep 24, 2024 |
Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1098 | Jun 24, 2024 |
Mar 21, 2024 | $0.110 | Mar 22, 2024 |