- ISIN
- US25159K8201
- CUSIP
- 25159K820
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Mar 1, 1964
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
KTRAX Performance Chart
DWS Global Income Builder Fund (KTRAX) is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year. KTRAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KTRAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,374.
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Returns By Period
DWS Global Income Builder Fund (KTRAX) has returned 9.70% so far this year and 21.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KTRAX has returned 7.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
DWS Global Income Builder Fund
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- 4.14%
- YTD
- 9.70%
- 6M
- 10.79%
- 1Y
- 21.76%
- 3Y*
- 14.18%
- 5Y*
- 6.56%
- 10Y*
- 7.95%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
KTRAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, KTRAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Oct 1982 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -23.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, KTRAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 1987 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.27% | 2.01% | -5.82% | 7.21% | 3.72% | 0.40% | 9.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.50% | -0.22% | -3.34% | -0.00% | 4.26% | 2.89% | -0.11% | 2.17% | 3.07% | 1.98% | -0.10% | 0.90% | 14.66% |
| 2024 | 0.53% | 1.48% | 2.72% | -3.27% | 2.85% | 1.91% | 1.63% | 1.60% | 1.86% | -2.35% | 2.10% | -2.23% | 8.95% |
| 2023 | 5.44% | -3.03% | 2.15% | 0.80% | -1.24% | 3.61% | 2.45% | -1.85% | -3.21% | -2.77% | 7.60% | 4.60% | 14.73% |
| 2022 | -2.93% | -2.21% | 0.32% | -5.86% | 0.77% | -6.51% | 4.44% | -3.25% | -7.55% | 3.15% | 6.48% | -2.34% | -15.38% |
| 2021 | -0.39% | 1.08% | 1.69% | 2.78% | 1.40% | 1.10% | 0.64% | 1.27% | -3.03% | 2.61% | -1.54% | 2.66% | 10.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
DWS Global Income Builder Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.87%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund participated in 74.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.65% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.87%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 65.65%
- Downside Capture
- 74.71%
Expense Ratio
KTRAX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KTRAX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Global Income Builder Fund (KTRAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| KTRAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.57 | 2.39 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.79 | 3.25 | +0.53 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.43 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.02 | 3.11 | -0.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.60 | 14.38 | -1.78 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS Global Income Builder Fund provided a 8.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.88 | $0.81 | $1.49 | $0.27 | $0.23 | $1.04 | $0.25 | $0.31 | $0.43 | $0.96 | $0.25 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 8.73% | 8.76% | 16.91% | 2.82% | 2.69% | 10.12% | 2.43% | 3.22% | 5.15% | 10.02% | 2.75% | 4.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DWS Global Income Builder Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.81 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.49 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DWS Global Income Builder Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DWS Global Income Builder Fund was 39.90%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 536 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -39.90%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moOct 2007 - Apr 2011 |
Black Monday1987 | -31.82%Dec 1987 | 3mo 22d | 1y 10mo | 2y 1moAug 1987 - Oct 1989 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -31.07%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 3y 12mo | 6y 1moSep 2000 - Oct 2006 |
1984 bear market1984 | -30.01%Jul 1984 | 1y 28d | 1y 8mo | 2y 9moJun 1983 - Mar 1986 |
1982 bear market1982 | -26.12%Aug 1982 | 1y 10mo | 2mo 23d | 2y 18dOct 1980 - Nov 1982 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KTRAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.90% | -56.78% | +16.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.36% | -9.10% | +1.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.73% | -18.90% | +7.17% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.90% | -25.43% | +3.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.70% | -33.92% | +9.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.50% | -10.72% | +3.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.76% | 1.97% | -0.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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