- What does DBISX invest in?
- The DWS Global Macro Fund - Class A aims to generate comprehensive returns for its investors. The fund strategically allocates capital across a broad spectrum of traditional asset classes, including both common and preferred stocks, fixed-income bonds, structured debt instruments, money market securities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), in addition to maintaining cash positions. Crucially, the fund operates with considerable flexibility in its investment strategy, imposing no predetermined limitations on its exposure to any particular asset class, provided that the established risk management parameters are met. Beyond these core investments, the fund also has the discretion to incorporate non-traditional asset classes into its portfolio. These can encompass real estate (including Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs), infrastructure projects, convertible securities, various commodities, and foreign currencies. Additionally, its potential holdings may extend to asset-backed securities, various short-term debt instruments, and other cash equivalent investments.
- What is the expense ratio of DBISX?
- DWS Global Macro Fund - Class A (DBISX) charges an expense ratio of 1.12%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is DBISX?
- DWS Global Macro Fund - Class A (DBISX) manages $179.7M 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 DBISX actively managed or an index fund?
- DBISX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was DBISX launched?
- DWS Global Macro Fund - Class A (DBISX) launched in February 2001 and is managed by DWS / Xtrackers.
- How has DBISX performed?
- DBISX'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.
