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Name

As of 03/25/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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DWS Communications Fund

COMCX | Fund

$27.55

$95.8 M

0.00%

2.58%

Vitals

YTD Return

N/A

1 yr return

N/A

3 Yr Avg Return

N/A

5 Yr Avg Return

N/A

Net Assets

$95.8 M

Holdings in Top 10

68.7%

52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH

$27.6
N/A
N/A

Expenses

OPERATING FEES

Expense Ratio 2.58%

SALES FEES

Front Load N/A

Deferred Load 1.00%

TRADING FEES

Turnover 21.00%

Redemption Fee N/A

Min Investment

Standard (Taxable)

$2,000

IRA

$1,000

Fund Classification

Fund Type

Open End Mutual Fund

Name

As of 03/25/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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DWS Communications Fund

COMCX | Fund

$27.55

$95.8 M

0.00%

2.58%

COMCX - Profile

Distributions

  • YTD Total Return N/A
  • 3 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
  • 5 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
  • Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
  • Net Income Ratio 3.33%
DIVIDENDS
  • Dividend Yield 0.0%
  • Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual

Fund Details

  • Legal Name
    DWS Communications Fund
  • Fund Family Name
    DWS Funds
  • Inception Date
    Oct 28, 1998
  • Shares Outstanding
    N/A
  • Share Class
    C
  • Currency
    USD
  • Domiciled Country
    US
  • Manager
    Catherine M. Stienstra

Fund Description

Main investments. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of investment), in securities of companies in the communications field. The fund may not invest less than 65% of its total assets in the communications field, except as described in the prospectus. The fund normally focuses on the securities of US and foreign companies that are engaged in the research, development, manufacture or sale of communications services, technology, equipment or products. The fund may invest in common stocks and other dividend or interest paying securities, such as convertible securities (both preferred stocks and bonds), bonds and short-term cash equivalents. The fund may invest without limit in stocks and other securities of companies not publicly traded in the United States, including securities traded mainly in emerging markets. The fund may invest in initial public offerings. The fund may also invest in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs).Management process. The fund seeks to achieve its objective through a combination of long-term growth of capital and, to a lesser extent, current income. In choosing securities, portfolio management emphasizes investments in companies offering products, services and enabling technologies in a wide spectrum from traditional communications to data-centric communications like the Internet and corporate networks. Portfolio management may also consider environmental, social and governance(ESG) factors that it believes are financially material.Securities lending. The fund may lend securities (up to one-third of total assets) to approved institutions, such as registered broker-dealers, banks and pooled investment vehicles.
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COMCX - Performance

Return Ranking - Trailing

Period COMCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD N/A -2.4% 12.5% 0.13%
1 Yr N/A -2.5% 37.8% 0.13%
3 Yr N/A* -10.1% 2.8% 38.32%
5 Yr N/A* -5.5% 1103.2% 2.28%
10 Yr N/A* -0.2% 248.3% 2.52%

* Annualized

Return Ranking - Calendar

Period COMCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 39.9% -1.4% 41.0% 0.13%
2022 -40.2% -40.2% 0.3% 100.00%
2021 1.4% -5.6% 6.9% 4.09%
2020 25.0% -2.6% 310.0% 1.75%
2019 25.1% 0.0% 26.0% 0.14%

Total Return Ranking - Trailing

Period COMCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD N/A -2.4% 12.5% 0.13%
1 Yr N/A -2.5% 37.8% 0.13%
3 Yr N/A* -10.1% 2.8% 38.32%
5 Yr N/A* -5.5% 1103.2% 2.28%
10 Yr N/A* -0.2% 248.3% 2.52%

* Annualized

Total Return Ranking - Calendar

Period COMCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 39.9% -1.3% 41.0% 0.13%
2022 -40.2% -40.2% 1.1% 100.00%
2021 9.5% -4.8% 23761504.0% 0.20%
2020 25.0% -1.5% 17057.9% 2.02%
2019 25.1% 0.2% 3514.6% 0.28%

NAV & Total Return History

COMCX - Holdings

Concentration Analysis

COMCX Category Low Category High COMCX % Rank
Net Assets 95.8 M 3.48 M 68.1 B 90.09%
Number of Holdings 47 2 12848 97.75%
Net Assets in Top 10 61.1 M -317 M 3.4 B 56.91%
Weighting of Top 10 68.68% 1.9% 100.4% 1.03%

Top 10 Holdings

  1. Meta Platforms Inc 18.96%
  2. Alphabet Inc 12.32%
  3. Alphabet Inc 11.92%
  4. Netflix Inc 5.96%
  5. DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund 4.97%
  6. Verizon Communications Inc 4.49%
  7. T-Mobile US Inc 3.17%
  8. Deutsche Telekom AG 2.35%
  9. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc 2.28%
  10. Walt Disney Co/The 2.26%

Asset Allocation

Weighting Return Low Return High COMCX % Rank
Stocks 		94.16% 0.00% 99.80% 0.71%
Cash 		5.06% -50.86% 50.09% 7.85%
Bonds 		0.72% 0.00% 150.86% 99.23%
Other 		0.06% -8.54% 33.35% 8.87%
Preferred Stocks 		0.00% 0.00% 0.52% 50.48%
Convertible Bonds 		0.00% 0.00% 0.93% 50.42%

Stock Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High COMCX % Rank
Utilities 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Technology 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Real Estate 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Industrials 		0.00% 0.00% 100.00% N/A
Healthcare 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Financial Services 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Energy 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Communication Services 		0.00% 0.00% 100.00% N/A
Consumer Defense 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A
Consumer Cyclical 		0.00% 0.00% 100.00% N/A
Basic Materials 		0.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A

Stock Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High COMCX % Rank
US 		83.40% 0.00% 99.80% 0.71%
Non US 		10.75% 0.00% 10.75% 0.13%

Bond Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High COMCX % Rank
Municipal 		99.06% 44.39% 100.00% 38.73%
Cash & Equivalents 		4.97% 0.00% 48.02% 5.47%
Derivative 		0.06% -8.54% 23.38% 5.27%
Securitized 		0.00% 0.00% 5.93% 51.19%
Corporate 		0.00% 0.00% 9.41% 59.33%
Government 		0.00% 0.00% 52.02% 54.42%

Bond Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High COMCX % Rank
US 		0.72% 0.00% 142.23% 99.23%
Non US 		0.00% 0.00% 23.89% 54.98%

COMCX - Expenses

Operational Fees

COMCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Expense Ratio 2.58% 0.01% 20.65% 1.03%
Management Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.20% 99.36%
12b-1 Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 89.58%
Administrative Fee 0.07% 0.01% 0.44% 18.95%

Sales Fees

COMCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Front Load N/A 0.50% 4.75% N/A
Deferred Load 1.00% 0.25% 5.00% 49.35%

Trading Fees

COMCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Max Redemption Fee N/A 1.00% 1.00% N/A

Related Fees

Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.

COMCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Turnover 21.00% 0.00% 283.00% 62.18%

COMCX - Distributions

Dividend Yield Analysis

COMCX Category Low Category High COMCX % Rank
Dividend Yield 0.00% 0.00% 14.36% 97.75%

Dividend Distribution Analysis

COMCX Category Low Category High Category Mod
Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual Monthly Monthly Monthly

Net Income Ratio Analysis

COMCX Category Low Category High COMCX % Rank
Net Income Ratio 3.33% -0.53% 5.33% 4.75%

Capital Gain Distribution Analysis

COMCX Category Low Category High Capital Mode
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Annually Annually

Distributions History

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COMCX - Fund Manager Analysis

Managers

Catherine M. Stienstra

Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Oct 01, 2010

2.5

2.5%

Director and Senior Portfolio Manager of the Adviser; associated with the Adviser as an investment professional since 2007. Sector Leader of the Adviser’s Municipal Bond Team from 2007 to 2010. Prior to 2007, Ms. Stienstra was employed by FAF Advisors, Inc. (formerly USBancorp Asset Management) from 1998 to 2007, where she was a Director and Senior Portfolio Manager. Ms. Stienstra began her investment career in 1988 and earned a B.A. from the University of Nebraska.

Tenure Analysis

Category Low Category High Category Average Category Mode
0.08 35.05 7.36 1.58

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