DWS Total Return Bond Fund - Class C (SZICX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.53
+0.02 (0.21%)
Feb 13, 2026, 9:30 AM EST
Fund Assets234.36M
Expense Ratio1.55%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover301.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.40
Dividend Yield4.15%
Dividend Growth19.68%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 23, 2026
Previous Close9.51
YTD Return1.07%
1-Year Return7.35%
5-Year Return-3.94%
52-Week Low8.83
52-Week High9.53
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings330
Inception DateJun 25, 2001

About SZICX

DWS Total Return Bond Fund - Class C is a mutual fund primarily focused on generating total return while emphasizing capital preservation and prudent risk management. The fund invests mainly in U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities, which include a blend of corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency bonds, as well as mortgage- and asset-backed securities. In addition, it may allocate capital to foreign fixed income securities, including those from emerging markets, and non-investment grade (high-yield) securities, offering broad diversification across sectors and credit qualities. The portfolio as of December 2024 is distributed among corporates (37%), U.S. Treasuries (24%), various mortgage-related securities, and asset-backed instruments, reflecting a multi-sector approach to bond investing. Managed by a team of experienced portfolio managers, this fund plays a significant role for investors seeking income and moderate growth within the context of diversified bond holdings, often serving as a core holding in balanced portfolios due to its focus on both current income and long-term capital appreciation.

Fund Family DWS
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SZICX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

SZICX had a total return of 7.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.87%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
SZIIXInstitutional Class0.55%
SCSBXClass S0.55%
SZIAXClass A0.80%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 23, 2026$0.0311Jan 26, 2026
Dec 8, 2025$0.0322Dec 9, 2025
Nov 20, 2025$0.0337Nov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 2025$0.0348Oct 27, 2025
Sep 23, 2025$0.0344Sep 24, 2025
Aug 22, 2025$0.0342Aug 25, 2025
Full Dividend History