DWS Equity 500 Index Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About BTIEX

What does BTIEX invest in?

As a standard practice, the fund's advisor endeavors to dedicate at least 80% of its assets, evaluated at the point of purchase, to equity holdings of companies within the S&P 500® Index. This commitment also extends to employing derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options, specifically to secure exposure to the performance of S&P 500® constituent stocks.

What is the expense ratio of BTIEX?

DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIEX) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BTIEX?

DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIEX) manages $436.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BTIEX actively managed or an index fund?

BTIEX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (BTIEX's is 0.25%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was BTIEX launched?

DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIEX) launched in June 1996 and is managed by DWS / Xtrackers.

How has BTIEX performed?

BTIEX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.