DWS Latin America Equity A

Frequently Asked Questions About SLANX

What does SLANX invest in?

This fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its net assets, including any capital raised through borrowing for investment purposes, to common stocks and other equity instruments of Latin American companies. Up to 20% of its net assets may also be invested in equity securities issued by U.S. and other non-Latin American entities, as well as in various fixed-income securities, which can include high-yield or "junk" bonds rated BB/Ba or lower. A smaller portion, specifically up to 10% of net assets, can be directed towards even more speculative debt instruments rated B or below. The fund operates as a non-diversified portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of SLANX?

DWS Latin America Equity A (SLANX) charges an expense ratio of 1.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SLANX?

DWS Latin America Equity A (SLANX) manages $301.7M 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 SLANX actively managed or an index fund?

SLANX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SLANX launched?

DWS Latin America Equity A (SLANX) launched in May 2001 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has SLANX performed?

SLANX'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.