DWS Total Return Bond Fund - Class Inst (SZIIX)

Fund Assets	196.53M
Expense Ratio	0.57%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	181.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.46
Dividend Yield	5.17%
Dividend Growth	-2.92%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 23, 2026

Previous Close	8.80
YTD Return	-3.79%
1-Year Return	-3.45%
5-Year Return	-5.00%
52-Week Low	8.73
52-Week High	9.57
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	331
Inception Date	Jun 25, 2001

About SZIIX

DWS Total Return Bond Fund – Class Institutional is a diversified mutual fund focused on fixed income investments. The fund’s primary objective is to maximize total return while maintaining capital preservation and prudent risk management. It achieves this by primarily investing in investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities. These holdings include a mix of corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency bonds, as well as mortgage-backed securities, seeking a balanced approach between income generation and risk. By including a wide array of bond types, the fund offers exposure to different segments of the fixed income market. This diversification aims to reduce the impact of sector-specific risks and support performance in varying economic conditions. The fund generally holds securities rated investment grade, emphasizing credit quality and stability. DWS Total Return Bond Fund – Class Institutional appeals to institutions and investors seeking broad-based fixed income exposure, making it a core holding for portfolios that prioritize steady income and capital preservation within the U.S. bond market.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SZIIX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

SZIIX had a total return of -3.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.48%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SCSBX	Class S	0.55%
SZIAX	Class A	0.80%
SZICX	Class C	1.55%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 23, 2026	$0.037	Sep 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026	$0.0364	Aug 25, 2026
Jul 24, 2026	$0.0365	Jul 27, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.0366	Jun 24, 2026
May 21, 2026	$0.0367	May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026	$0.0367	Apr 24, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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