DWS Top Dividende

Heart of the portfolio

The heart is the central organ in the body

The heart maintains circulation and pumps the entire volume of blood through the body once a minute. At rest, it beats about 65 times a minute[1]. Under stress, the heart rate can increase to over 200 beats per minute. A strong heart is the basis for a healthy cardiovascular system.

With the goal of a moderate but steady performance with lower fluctuations compared to the global stock market[2] and an additional income from distributions, the DWS Top Dividende can be the basis for a calm and successful investment - and thus the heart of the portfolio.

Fund Manager Update - Oktober

Fund Manager Update - Oktober

Fund Manager Update - Oktober

Although stock market movements were limited in October, the market was dominated by the US presidential election. Learn more about it in the Fund Manager Update with Thomas Schuessler.

Fund Manager Update September

In this fund manager commentary, Madeleine Ronner discusses the movements of the global stock markets in September. DWS Top Dividende was also able to benefit from this, particularly through its positions in Commodities and Utilities.

Funds Manager Update August

In this fund manager commentary, Stephan Werner discusses the movements in the global stock markets during the month of August. While the broad market initially stumbled, DWS Top Dividende held its ground.

Fund Manager Update -July

Jarrid Klug discusses the division of the stock market in July. While the first half of the month continued to be dominated by the narrative of Artificial Intelligence, by the middle of the month, the first clouds appeared above the stock market.

Funds-Manager-Update-June 2024

Madeleine Ronner talks about the continued good returns of the broad stock market. In addition, she provides an insight into the reasons why IT stocks can only play a subordinate role within DWS Top Dividende/ DWS Invest Top Dividend.

Fund Manager Update- May

In this fund manager commentary, Dr. Thomas Schuessler discusses the resilience of the global stock markets. Despite decreasing expectations for interest rate cuts, the MSCI World Index once again performed positively in May, gaining three per cent

Funds Manager Update April

In this fund manager commentary, Stephan Werner speaks about the dividend and earnings season. The dividend environment is friendly and DWS Top Dividende generated a performance of +0.75% in April – outperforming the broad market clearly.

Fund Manager Update - Oktober

Fund Manager Update September

Funds Manager Update August

Fund Manager Update -July

Funds-Manager-Update-June 2024

Fund Manager Update- May

Funds Manager Update April

DWS Dividend Strategy - good for pulse and portfolio[3]

Pole of rest

Smaller fluctuations can have a balancing effect.

Lower intensity training contributes to a strong heart and balanced resting pulse in the long term
 

The DWS Dividend Strategy is designed for low fluctuations

Volatility DWS Top Dividende LD and MSCI World (RI) Index since inception fund (April 28, 2003 to July 31, 2024).

The fluctuation margins of DWS Top Dividende LD (gray) have regularly been within those of the MSCI World (RI) Index (blue) since the fund was launched.
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Less fluctuation compared to the global stock market can bring calm to the portfolio.

 

Increase fitness through exercise

But it all depends on the direction.

Increase fitness through asymmetrical movement, i.e. relatively more up than down
 

Upward-downward participation - since inception[4] of DWS Top Dividende LD

Since its launch, DWS Top Dividende has accounted for 71 percent of positive stock market movements worldwide, but only 62 percent of negative movements[5] – measured against the MSCI World[6].

 

DWS Top Dividende with asymmetric risk-return profile

Compared with the MSCI World, both the price rises and the falls are lower, and the price falls should be smaller compared with the rises.

This means: the way down should be shorter in relative terms than the way up.the way down should be shorter in relative terms than the way up.
DWS Top Dividende - SInuskurve

 
Not following every price movement - especially the downward one - can pay off.

Extra energy in the dividend season

Release of endorphins are good for the heart.

Dividends have a positive effect because they gladden the investor's heart
 

Dividends are usually paid out irrespective of how the price of the respective shares is currently developing. This means that even if the stock market is currently in a slump, holders of dividend stocks can still benefit from a possible payout.[3]

The distribution yield has exceeded the inflation rate in almost every year since the fund was launched.

Distribution yield DWS Top Dividende LD since inception versus inflation rate (in %).

 
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Reliable dividend payers are characterized by regular distributions and steady dividend growth.[7]

More endurance

50% increase in performance possible in the long term.

With DWS Top Dividend at training camp
 

If the distributions of DWS Top Dividende LD are reinvested, a significant excess return can be achieved compared to an investment without reinvestment.[8]
 

 

DWS Top Dividende - SInuskurve

 
Regular reinvestment of dividends can significantly improve the performance of the portfolio.

DWS Top Dividende Quick Check
 
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Global investment strategy

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Dividend stocks with good balance sheet quality

DWS Top Dividende - Herz-Bullet

Shares with high and sustainable dividend yields

DWS Top Dividende - Herz-Bullet

Addition of dividend growth stocks

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Comparatively lower fluctuations[2]
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Additional income through dividend distributions[9]
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Prospect of share price increase & dividend
 
 

In phases of sharply rising share prices, rather lower price increases than in the broad market are to be expected.
DWS Top Dividende - SInuskurve

DWS Top Dividende can bring peace of mind and the opportunity for returns to the portfolio through a broadly diversified and globally positioned portfolio of solid dividend stocks.

The team - the heart of DWS Top Dividende!

~ EUR 28 billion

Assets under Management

... in actively managed dividend funds.[1]

> 20 %

Market share

... in Morningstar's Global Equity Income category.[2]

+ 20 years

of experience

... in managing dividend funds. Launched first dividend fund in April 2003.[3]

11 Specialists

Team

... of experienced investment professionals, supported by our global investment platform.[4]

1. DWS Top Dividende, DWS Invest Top Dividend, DWS Invest ESG Equity Income, DWS Invest II ESG European Top Dividend, DWS Invest II ESG US Top Dividend, DWS Invest ESG Emerging Markets Top Dividend and institutional mandates, As of October 2023.

2. Based on AuMs of Morningstar's Equity Income Global peer group as of the end of October 2023, Copyright © 2023 Morningstar Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein 1. is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; 2. may not be reproduced or distributed; and 3. is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Source: DWS International GmbH, As of March 2024.

3. Source: DWS International GmbH, as at March 2024.

4. Source: DWS International GmbH, as at Mrch 2024.

" In our opinion, DWS Top Dividende is a core equity investment and is perfect for accumulating wealth. We pursue a ‘cool-head’ strategy: buying and selling hectically does not fit in with our long-term investment approach.

Thomas Schüßler DWS Top Dividende fund manager

DWS Top Dividende LD

DWS Top Dividende LD

Equity Funds/Growth-oriented

ISIN: DE0009848119

Currency: EUR

Fund All-In Fee (TER): 1.450%

Morningstar Rating Morningstar Rating from 30/09/2024

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Fund details of DWS Top Dividend LD

Shareclass

LD

Currency

EUR

ISIN

DE0009848119

Valor

1599223

Front-end Load

5.00%

All-in fee

1.450%

Current costs (Status: 30.09.2020)

1.450%

Plus performance-related fee from securities lending returns

0.011%

Earnings

Distribution

Risks[10]

  • Market-, sector-, or company-related price fluctuations
  • potential exchange rate risk
  • no dividend payouts, or dividend cuts.
  • Due to its composition and the techniques used by its fund managers, the special fund is subject to high levels of volatility, which means that the unit prices may be subject to substantial downward or upward fluctuation, even within short periods of time.
  • The fund engages in significant volumes of derivatives transactions with various contracting partners. In the event of nonpayment by a contracting partner, for example due to insolvency, investors may suffer a loss on their investment. Financial derivatives are not covered by any statutory or voluntary deposit protection scheme.
  • The value of the fund’s units may fall below the price at which the client originally bought them.

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1. Source: https://www.focus.de/gesundheit/praxistipps/ruhepuls-wie-hoch-ist-normal_id_7218075.html.

2. Compared to the MSCI World.

3. Distributions are not guaranteed. The amount of distribution payouts may change or may not be paid at all. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models or analyses that may prove to be inaccurate or incorrect.

4. Launch: April 28, 2003.

5. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Upside capture ratio (upside participation) measures the performance of a fund in rising markets relative to the market. Downside Capture Ratio (downside participation) measures the performance of a fund in falling markets (i.e. return < 0). The Downside Capture Ratio expresses by what percentage the performance of the fund goes down with respect to the market. For example, if the downside capture ratio is 110 percent, the fund loses more performance than the comparable market or its benchmark.

6. No official benchmark.

7. Distributions are not guaranteed. The amount of distribution payouts may change or may not occur at all. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models or analyses that may prove to be inaccurate or incorrect.

8. Distributions are not guaranteed. The amount of distribution payments may change or be cancelled altogether. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models or analyses that may prove to be inaccurate or incorrect. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The presentation is for illustrative purposes only. Including front-end load and excluding reinvestment of distributions. Individual costs such as fees, commissions and other charges are not included in the presentation and would have a negative impact on the value of the securities account if they were included. 1) Launch of DWS Top Dividende:28.04.2003, shortened financial year (28.04. to 30.09.2003) 2) Based on EUR 10,500 initial investment on launch date (200 units at EUR 52.50 each); initial unit price incl. 5 % front-end load. Source: DWS International GmbH, as of July 2024.

9. Dividends are not guaranteed. The amount of dividend payments may change or may not be paid at all.

10. The sales prospectus contains detailed risk information.

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