DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Fund
SEKIX
Price as of:
$30.27
+ $0.60
+ 2.02%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
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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Vitals
YTD Return
32.0%
1 yr return
58.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
24.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.8%
Net Assets
$73.7 M
Holdings in Top 10
49.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$29.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.35%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 94.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
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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SEKIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 32.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 24.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.96%
- Dividend Yield 2.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund
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Fund Family NameDWS Funds
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Inception DateMar 03, 2008
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerSean Taylor
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, in emerging market equities (equities traded mainly in emerging markets or issued by companies that are organized in emerging markets or have more than half of their business there). The fund considers “emerging markets” to include any countries or markets (i) currently classified as low-to-middle income economies by the World Bank; or (ii) currently considered to be developing by the International Finance Corporation or the United Nations or its authorities.The fund considers an issuer to have more than half of its business in emerging markets if at least (i) 50% of the issuer's assets are in an emerging market country, or (ii) 50% of an issuer's revenues or profits are from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed in emerging markets.The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in (i) equities of issuers from the US or other developed markets; and (ii) US or emerging market debt securities when portfolio management believes these securities may perform at least as well as equities.The fund invests primarily in common stocks, but may also invest in preferred stocks or convertible securities.Management process. Portfolio management uses an equally balanced top-down and bottom-up research process. Using a macroeconomic outlook, portfolio management assesses the general outlook for emerging markets equities. The key drivers of this outlook are growth, valuation, and market sentiment. This process is then applied at individual country and sector levels to determine country and sector weightings.Portfolio management performs a bottom-up fundamental analysis of the companies in investable countries and sectors (i.e., an analysis of the salient attributes of the various individual companies), resulting in recommended stocks for the designated countries and sectors and corresponding target prices for those stocks. Salient company attributes that portfolio management may consider include attractiveness of valuation relative to earnings, business model sustainability, the presence of clearly identifiable catalysts, such as a specific corporate event, and positive share price momentum. Portfolio management generally considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, that it believes to be financially material, in its fundamental analysis. In evaluating ESG issues, portfolio management refers to internal securities specific ESG ratings, internal and external ESG research and other factors.Portfolio management constructs the fund’s portfolio out of the identified universe weighting individual stocks based on its assessments and establishes individual country and sector exposures based on its outlook.Portfolio management actively monitors the fund’s portfolio, including an ongoing assessment of the portfolio’s risks. Portfolio management will typically sell a security if it no longer represents good value relative to fundamentals and/or if it lacks positive catalysts.Securities lending. The fund may lend securities (up to one-third of total assets) to approved institutions, such as registered broker-dealers, pooled investment vehicles, banks and other financial institutions. In connection with such loans, the fund receives liquid collateral in an amount that is based on the type and value of the securities being lent, with riskier securities generally requiring higher levels of collateral.
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SEKIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SEKIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 32.0% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 16.93% |
| 1 Yr | 58.4% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 33.54% |
| 3 Yr | 24.5%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 41.68% |
| 5 Yr | 4.8%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 72.58% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 61.05% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SEKIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.3% | -39.1% | 56.9% | 59.15% |
| 2024 | 7.3% | -24.0% | 31.7% | 23.19% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 93.05% |
| 2022 | -23.3% | -50.1% | -2.4% | 42.18% |
| 2021 | -13.1% | -33.1% | 22.5% | 82.53% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SEKIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 32.0% | -18.5% | 102.9% | 16.93% |
| 1 Yr | 58.4% | -14.2% | 239.7% | 33.54% |
| 3 Yr | 24.5%* | -0.2% | 66.1% | 41.68% |
| 5 Yr | 4.8%* | -11.3% | 25.5% | 72.58% |
| 10 Yr | 9.6%* | 0.8% | 21.5% | 61.05% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SEKIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.9% | 0.1% | 87.2% | 67.98% |
| 2024 | 7.7% | -16.6% | 31.7% | 33.28% |
| 2023 | 6.3% | -2.5% | 42.0% | 87.20% |
| 2022 | -21.5% | -42.2% | 1.9% | 40.55% |
| 2021 | -13.1% | -32.5% | 33.1% | 97.58% |
NAV & Total Return History
SEKIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SEKIX | Category Low | Category High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 73.7 M | 682 K | 160 B | 87.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 73 | 10 | 7640 | 71.92% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 35.4 M | 290 K | 47.3 B | 83.91% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 49.86% | 2.9% | 107.6% | 9.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 15.48%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 7.07%
- SK hynix Inc 5.70%
- SK Square Co Ltd 4.13%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 3.64%
- Prosus NV 3.07%
- NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd 2.92%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2.71%
- Astor Transformator Enerji Turizm Insaat Ve Petrol Sanayi Ticaret AS 2.58%
- Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd 2.56%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.60% | 0.00% | 102.89% | 3.31% |
| Cash | 2.38% | -2.03% | 17.54% | 39.75% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.21% | 96.37% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.56% | 10.07% | 85.49% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 88.87% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 138.18% | 90.22% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.71% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 19.68% |
| Technology | 18.29% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 78.24% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.01% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 17.92% |
| Basic Materials | 12.29% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 11.36% |
| Communication Services | 11.23% | 0.00% | 39.29% | 21.28% |
| Energy | 9.88% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 5.92% |
| Consumer Defense | 3.46% | 0.00% | 25.90% | 85.76% |
| Industrials | 2.37% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 92.16% |
| Healthcare | 0.65% | 0.00% | 16.53% | 95.04% |
| Utilities | 0.06% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 68.16% |
| Real Estate | 0.04% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 83.36% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 97.06% | 0.00% | 100.93% | 4.73% |
| US | 3.55% | 0.00% | 96.45% | 82.33% |
SEKIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SEKIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.35% | 0.02% | 26.99% | 42.72% |
| Management Fee | 0.70% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 24.01% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.85% | 51.79% |
Sales Fees
| SEKIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SEKIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 79.55% |
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.
| SEKIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 94.00% | 0.00% | 189.00% | 85.80% |
SEKIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SEKIX | Category Low | Category High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% | 0.00% | 9.74% | 41.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SEKIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SEKIX | Category Low | Category High | SEKIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.96% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 43.56% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SEKIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.661 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.368 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.322 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.425 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.143 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.144 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.082 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.189 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.026 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.221 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
SEKIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Sean Taylor
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2014
8.09
8.1%
Joined Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management in 2013 with 21 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he joined GAM as investment director in January 2004. Prior to joining GAM, he was head of global equity at SG Asset Management where he was also a member of the Asset Allocation Committee and head of the Emerging Markets Desk. Mr. Taylor was previously a fund manager at Capel-Cure Myers which he joined in 1994 from HSBC James Capel Investment Management.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.79 | 13.42 |