Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 26, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks to provide high current income
Strategy. Main Investments . Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in high yield bonds (also known as junk bonds) and other debt securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging market countries (i.e., the issuer is traded mainly in an emerging market, is organized under the laws of an emerging market country or is a company with more than half of its business in emerging markets) or the return on which is derived primarily from emerging markets. The fund considers emerging markets to include, but not to be limited to: (i) the countries or markets that are part of the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond (EMBI) … Main Investments . Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in high yield bonds (also known as junk bonds) and other debt securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging market countries (i.e., the issuer is traded mainly in an emerging market, is organized under the laws of an emerging market country or is a company with more than half of its business in emerging markets) or the return on which is derived primarily from emerging markets. The fund considers emerging markets to include, but not to be limited to: (i) the countries or markets that are part of the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond (EMBI) Global Diversified Index; or (ii) the countries or markets that are classified as emerging market and developing economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (World Economic Outlook); or (iii) countries listed as low or middle (both lower middle and higher middle) income by the World Bank, if a country is an emerging market and if such country is not listed in the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index and if it is not classified as an emerging market and developing economy by the IMF. The fund may invest without limit in investment-grade debt securities and in junk bonds, which are those below the fourth credit grade (grade BB/Ba and below) and may include debt securities not currently paying interest and debt securities in default. The fund may also invest in derivatives instruments, including Treasury futures, forward currency contracts and credit default swaps. The fund invests at least 50% of total assets in US dollar-denominated securities. Management process . Portfolio management utilizes a top-down and bottom-up approach in management of the fund. The bottom-up approach uses a relative value strategy that seeks to identify the most attractive issuers from a risk and return standpoint. Top-down, portfolio management seeks to manage the funds duration (a measure of sensitivity to interest rate movements) and overall risk relative to the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified ex-CCC Index. Portfolio management typically considers a number of factors, including economic and currency outlooks, possible interest rate movements, capital flows, debt levels, inflation trends, credit quality of issuers, security characteristics and changes in supply and demand within global bond markets. 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. Derivatives. Portfolio management generally may use futures contracts, which are a type of derivative (financial instruments whose performance is derived, at least in part, from the performance of an underlying asset, security or index), for duration management (i.e., reducing or increasing the sensitivity of the fund's portfolio to interest rate changes) or for non-hedging purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. In addition, portfolio management generally may use forward currency contracts to hedge the fund's exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign currency denominated portfolio holdings, to facilitate transactions in foreign currency denominated securities or for non-hedging purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. Portfolio management generally may also use credit default swaps to seek to increase the funds income, to gain exposure to a bond issuers credit quality characteristics without directly investing in the bond, or to hedge the risk of default on bonds held in the funds portfolio. The fund may also use other types of derivatives (i) for hedging purposes; (ii) for risk management; (iii) for non-hedging purposes to seek to enhance potential gains; or (iv) as a substitute for direct investment in a particular asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions. 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. Active trading. The fund may trade securities actively and this may lead to high portfolio turnover.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWS GOVERNMENT & AGENCY SECURITIES PORTFOLIO DWS GOVERNMENT CASH INSTITUTIONAL SHARES | DBBXX | $2.23M | 4.29% |
| DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund | — | $1.69M | 3.24% |
| REPUBLIC OF GHANA 5.000000% 07/03/2035 | — | $1.37M | 2.63% |
| Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement | — | $1.30M | 2.50% |
| PETROLEOS MEXICANOS SR UNSEC 5.95% 01-28-31 | PEMEX | $1.17M | 2.25% |
| COMISION FEDERAL DE ELECTRICIDAD REG S SR UNSEC 3.875% 07-26-33 | — | $1.15M | 2.21% |
| TC ZIRAAT BANKASI AS MTN 7.250000% 02/04/2030 | — | $1.04M | 1.99% |
| TURKIYE REP OF | TURKEY | $1.02M | 1.96% |
| PANAMA | — | $991.04K | 1.91% |
| Africa Finance Corp. | — | $957.49K | 1.84% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF · EMB | 16% | 0.39% |
| JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond ETF · JPMB | 16% | 0.39% |
| iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF | 15% | 0.50% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. | Adviser |
| DWS International GmbH | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 26, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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