DWS Communications Fund
Name
As of 09/27/2023Price
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
26.2%
1 yr return
25.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.6%
Net Assets
$77.1 M
Holdings in Top 10
70.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$25.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.48%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 09/27/2023Price
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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COMZX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 26.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio N/A
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDWS Communications Fund
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Fund Family NameDWS Funds
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Inception DateJun 04, 1998
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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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COMZX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | COMZX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
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YTD | 26.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1 Yr | 25.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3 Yr | -2.9%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5 Yr | 2.6%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Yr | 4.5%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | COMZX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | -39.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2021 | 2.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2020 | 26.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | 26.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2018 | -23.8% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | COMZX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | 26.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1 Yr | 25.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3 Yr | -2.9%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5 Yr | 2.6%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Yr | 4.5%* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | COMZX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | -39.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2021 | 4.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2020 | 26.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2019 | 26.4% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2018 | -10.4% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
COMZX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
COMZX | Category Low | Category High | COMZX % Rank | |
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Net Assets | 77.1 M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Number of Holdings | 42 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 58.8 M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Weighting of Top 10 | 70.05% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Top 10 Holdings
- Meta Platforms Inc 17.20%
- Alphabet Inc 13.39%
- Alphabet Inc 12.14%
- Netflix Inc 6.52%
- Verizon Communications Inc 4.83%
- DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund 4.50%
- T-Mobile US Inc 3.27%
- Take-Two Interactive Software Inc 3.02%
- Walt Disney Co/The 2.65%
- Deutsche Telekom AG 2.53%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | COMZX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 95.41% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Cash | 4.59% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bonds | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | COMZX % Rank | |
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Utilities | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Technology | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Real Estate | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Industrials | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Financial Services | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Energy | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Communication Services | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Consumer Defense | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Basic Materials | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | COMZX % Rank | |
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US | 82.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non US | 13.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
COMZX - Expenses
Operational Fees
COMZX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Expense Ratio | 1.48% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Management Fee | 1.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sales Fees
COMZX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Front Load | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deferred Load | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Trading Fees
COMZX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | 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.
COMZX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
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Turnover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
COMZX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
COMZX | Category Low | Category High | COMZX % Rank | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
COMZX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
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Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
COMZX | Category Low | Category High | COMZX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
COMZX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
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Capital Gain Distribution Frequency |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
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Dec 20, 2021 | $0.613 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 19, 2019 | $0.081 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2018 | $0.435 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 23, 2018 | $0.100 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 20, 2017 | $0.491 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2016 | $1.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 24, 2016 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2015 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 25, 2015 | $0.062 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 19, 2014 | $0.419 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 25, 2014 | $0.088 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 19, 2013 | $0.303 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2012 | $0.455 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 26, 2012 | $0.003 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 20, 2011 | $0.623 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2010 | $0.249 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 15, 2009 | $0.294 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 25, 2009 | $0.027 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 15, 2008 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |