DWS International Growth Fund
Fund
SGQCX
Price as of:
$45.02
+ $0.25
+ 0.56%
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
7.9%
1 yr return
14.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
12.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.9%
Net Assets
$479 M
Holdings in Top 10
32.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$44.8
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.22%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 15.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
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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SGQCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 7.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.74%
- Dividend Yield 0.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDWS International Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameDWS Funds
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Inception DateJun 18, 2001
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassC
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerSebastian Werner
Fund Description
Main Investments. The fund invests primarily in foreign equities (equities issued by foreign based companies and listed on foreign exchanges) and may invest in companies of any size and from any country, including countries with emerging economies. The fund’s equity investments may also include preferred stocks and other securities with equity characteristics, such as convertible securities and warrants.The fund will generally invest less than 20% of its assets in US equities.Management process. Portfolio management aims to add value through stock selection. In choosing securities, portfolio management employs a risk-balanced bottom-up selection process to identify companies it believes are well-positioned. Portfolio management utilizes a bottom-up investment process designed to identify attractive investments utilizing fundamental analysis, including regional and sector research, conducted by in-house analysts. The investment process aims to identify stocks that portfolio management believes present a compelling combination of superior growth and quality characteristics at attractive valuations. Portfolio management generally considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors that it believes to be financially material. The resulting portfolio is risk balanced through diversification across companies at different growth lifecycle stages, and managed by seeking to appropriately size positions and adapt portfolio construction as market conditions change.Portfolio management will normally sell a stock when its price fully reflects portfolio management's estimate of its fundamental value, its fundamentals have deteriorated, other investments offer better opportunities or in the course of adjusting the fund’s exposure to a given country or sector.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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SGQCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SGQCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | -17.5% | 33.3% | 44.64% |
| 1 Yr | 14.3% | -16.1% | 48.3% | 50.43% |
| 3 Yr | 12.6%* | -0.8% | 27.7% | 53.62% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | -8.8% | 15.6% | 72.59% |
| 10 Yr | 6.2%* | 3.1% | 12.9% | 91.74% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SGQCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.9% | -72.4% | 43.6% | 46.09% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | -28.0% | 29.8% | 26.96% |
| 2023 | 13.9% | -0.4% | 28.6% | 52.75% |
| 2022 | -32.2% | -49.5% | -15.2% | 79.82% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | -22.2% | 19.3% | 37.05% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SGQCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 7.9% | -17.5% | 33.3% | 44.64% |
| 1 Yr | 14.3% | -16.1% | 48.3% | 50.43% |
| 3 Yr | 12.6%* | -0.8% | 27.7% | 53.62% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | -8.8% | 15.6% | 72.59% |
| 10 Yr | 6.2%* | 3.1% | 12.9% | 91.74% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SGQCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.2% | -1.0% | 47.2% | 65.80% |
| 2024 | 8.3% | -7.0% | 33.0% | 22.61% |
| 2023 | 14.6% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 70.43% |
| 2022 | -29.9% | -44.4% | -11.0% | 81.87% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | -20.6% | 20.5% | 70.78% |
NAV & Total Return History
SGQCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SGQCX | Category Low | Category High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 479 M | 4.24 M | 137 B | 74.49% |
| Number of Holdings | 86 | 6 | 1720 | 39.71% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 159 M | 1.38 M | 30.7 B | 73.91% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 32.18% | 13.0% | 99.3% | 48.99% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 5.78%
- ASML Holding NV 3.86%
- DBS Group Holdings Ltd 3.40%
- Lonza Group AG 3.13%
- Brookfield Corp 3.03%
- Allianz SE 3.01%
- Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd 2.76%
- Vinci SA 2.49%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2.47%
- Schneider Electric SE 2.25%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.97% | 84.91% | 103.40% | 26.09% |
| Cash | 1.71% | 0.00% | 8.28% | 63.77% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.52% | 0.00% | 3.51% | 21.74% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.78% | 14.24% | 55.07% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 39.53% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.17% | 40.58% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 22.85% | 1.51% | 38.21% | 15.70% |
| Industrials | 19.67% | 0.68% | 31.28% | 15.99% |
| Financial Services | 18.19% | 0.00% | 38.62% | 10.76% |
| Healthcare | 12.84% | 1.36% | 29.58% | 67.15% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.99% | 0.00% | 41.53% | 78.49% |
| Basic Materials | 6.23% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 56.10% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.32% | 0.00% | 25.77% | 82.56% |
| Communication Services | 4.21% | 0.00% | 41.13% | 46.22% |
| Energy | 2.70% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 39.24% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.05% | 71.51% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 68.90% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 85.26% | 0.00% | 99.98% | 58.26% |
| US | 13.71% | 0.00% | 99.27% | 39.71% |
SGQCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SGQCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.22% | 0.01% | 15.90% | 6.12% |
| Management Fee | 0.62% | 0.00% | 1.21% | 30.14% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.99% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 75.30% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.40% | 54.01% |
Sales Fees
| SGQCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 44.74% |
Trading Fees
| SGQCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | 5.88% |
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.
| SGQCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 21.82% |
SGQCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SGQCX | Category Low | Category High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% | 0.00% | 11.77% | 60.47% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SGQCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SGQCX | Category Low | Category High | SGQCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.74% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 93.84% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SGQCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.038 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.478 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.897 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.724 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $1.012 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.085 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.001 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2007 | $3.710 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2007 | $2.666 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $2.090 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2006 | $3.914 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
SGQCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Sebastian Werner
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2013
9.33
9.3%
Sebastian P. Werner, PhD, Director and Portfolio Manager, has joined Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management in 2008. Previously, he served as a Research assistand for the Endowed Chair of Asset Management at the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel while earning his PhD. He hold a MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School fo Global Management. And he also holds a Masters Degree ("Diplom-Kaufmann") and PhD in Finance ("Dr.rer.pol.") from the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel
Julia Merz
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 09, 2019
2.64
2.6%
Julia Merz joined DWS in 2015; previously, she served as an analyst for consumer discretionary for DWS in Frankfurt. She is Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst for Global and US Growth Equities: New York. She also has Master’s Degree (“Diplom-Kauffrau”) in Business Administration and Japanese Studies from University of Mannheim and PhD in Public Finance and Taxation (“Dr.rer.pol.”) from University of Cologne.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 26.94 | 7.99 | 20.01 |