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DWS Smart In­dus­tri­al Tech­no­lo­gies

Tomorrow's world in the portfolio today

Frau im technischen Labor mit Hologramm

Be­ne­fit­ting smartly from fu­ture trends

The future cannot be predicted. But trends and patterns can. These are structural growth trends that are not short-lived but rather long-lasting. We call them megatrends.

So what are the megatrends that will shape our future and how can investors profit from them in a smart way?

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“Due to the advanced age of infrastructure and production facilities, the energy transition and the increasingly localised production of critical goods, we continue to see a great need for investment in industrial end markets.”

Madeleine Ronner

Fund manager of DWS Invest Critical Technologies

Porträtfoto, Madeleine Ronner

Megatrends are changing our world

 

Rarely in human history has the world undergone such rapid change as it is currently experiencing: digitalisation is affecting virtually every area of life. New jobs are being created, and automation is completely transforming traditional job profiles. The internet and smartphones make information available anytime, anywhere. Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life.

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Di­git­al­iz­a­tion & data se­cur­ity

Increasing use of software applications to improve efficiency and quality, with the aim of differentiating products and services more distinctively. In addition to traditional software companies, industrial companies are also increasingly benefiting from the digitalization trend and the improvement of data security.

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Auto­ma­tion & Ro­bot­ics

The increasing use of automation and robotics is intended to increase efficiency, quality and the degree of product customization. Automation solutions are used in a wide range of industries, for example in the design of production processes, in production lines and as part of quality control processes.

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Glob­al­iz­a­tion & e-com­merce

The uptick in air traffic and freight volumes have been driven by globalization, greater prosperity and the trend towards online shopping. Logistics service providers, container manufacturers, aircraft and ship handlers will be the main beneficiaries.

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Urb­an­iz­a­tion & In­fra­struc­ture

Increased investment in new infrastructure and modernizing existing infrastructure has been driven by a shift in demographics as well as the trend towards urbanization. This should increase sales from cement plants, toll roads, airline and port operators to construction equipment and manufacturing companies.

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Med­ic­al tech­no­logy & demo­graph­ics

Ageing and a growing middle class are raising demands in terms of diagnostics, medical care and equipment. Medical equipment manufacturers, laboratory equipment suppliers and implant manufacturers are at an advantage as a result.

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En­ergy ef­fi­ciency & build­ing tech­no­logy

Modernizing residential and commercial buildings to reduce energy consumption. Manufacturers of building technology, service companies for building management and air conditioning contractors are expected to profit from this trend.

DWS Smart Industrial Technologies LD

  • ISIN: DE0005152482
ISIN
DE0005152482
Category
Equity Funds
Currency
EUR
Morningstar rating, as of: 30/12/2025
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Per­form­ance

10/02/2026

Cumulative performance. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Fund de­tails of DWS Smart In­dus­tri­al Tech­no­lo­gies LD

Risks[1]

  • The fund invests in equities. Shares are subject to price fluctuations and therefore to the risk of price declines.
  • Market, sector and company-related price losses
  • Exchange rate fluctuations
  • Unit value may fall below the purchase price at which the client acquired the unit.
  • Due to its composition / the techniques used by the fund management team, the investment fund has a significantly increased volatility, i.e. the unit prices may be subject to considerable downward or upward fluctuations even within short periods of time.

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