DWS Global Income Builder Fund (KTRAX)
The investment seeks to maximize income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The fund can invest in securities of any size, investment style category, maturity, duration or credit quality including high-yield debt securities, and from any country (including emerging markets). It will generally invest in at least three different countries and will normally have investment exposure to foreign securities, foreign currencies and other foreign investments equal to at least 40% of the fund's net assets. The fund invests at least 25% of net assets in fixed income senior securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US25159K8201 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 25159K820 |
| Issuer | DWS |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 1964 |
| Category | Global Allocation |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
KTRAX features an expense ratio of 0.89%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DWS Global Income Builder Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
DWS Global Income Builder Fund had a return of 10.47% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.93% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DWS Global Income Builder Fund had an annualized return of 5.12%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that DWS Global Income Builder Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.47% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 1.90% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 6.95% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 17.93% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.91% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.12% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of KTRAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.53% | 1.48% | 2.72% | -3.27% | 2.85% | 1.91% | 1.63% | 1.60% | 10.47% | ||||
| 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% |
| 2020 | -0.51% | -4.23% | -11.35% | 5.89% | 3.01% | 2.04% | 3.67% | 3.32% | -1.93% | -1.38% | 7.56% | 3.16% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 6.67% | 1.67% | 1.42% | 2.18% | -2.67% | 3.72% | 0.11% | -0.11% | 1.59% | 1.17% | 0.84% | 1.94% | 19.87% |
| 2018 | 2.92% | -3.75% | -1.28% | 0.22% | -0.21% | 0.10% | 2.49% | 0.42% | 0.52% | -5.08% | 0.78% | -5.09% | -8.05% |
| 2017 | 1.43% | 2.50% | 0.69% | 0.95% | 1.57% | -0.06% | 2.18% | 0.20% | 1.82% | 1.11% | 1.69% | 1.15% | 16.31% |
| 2016 | -2.70% | -0.00% | 4.58% | 0.81% | 0.58% | 0.92% | 2.51% | 0.78% | 0.10% | -1.22% | 1.01% | 1.90% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | -0.96% | 4.11% | -2.40% | 2.15% | -0.95% | -2.09% | 0.55% | -3.81% | -2.38% | 4.45% | -2.02% | -1.34% | -4.97% |
| 2014 | -1.96% | 3.19% | 1.13% | 1.64% | 1.61% | 1.06% | -1.77% | 1.42% | -2.35% | -0.10% | 0.87% | -2.54% | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 2.76% | 0.21% | 2.06% | 2.33% | -1.39% | -2.31% | 3.53% | -1.90% | 2.49% | 3.62% | 0.58% | 1.05% | 13.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of KTRAX is 70, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Global Income Builder Fund (KTRAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS Global Income Builder Fund granted a 3.08% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.23 | $1.04 | $0.25 | $0.31 | $0.43 | $0.96 | $0.25 | $0.36 | $1.08 | $0.46 |
Dividend yield | 3.08% | 2.82% | 2.69% | 10.12% | 2.43% | 3.22% | 5.14% | 10.00% | 2.74% | 4.17% | 11.59% | 4.46% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.25 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.43 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.96 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.25 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $1.08 |
| 2013 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.46 |
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.
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 64.59%, occurring on Feb 8, 1988. Recovery took 6384 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -64.59% | Aug 26, 1987 | 119 | Feb 8, 1988 | 6384 | Jan 29, 2013 | 6503 |
| -24.7% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -21.89% | Nov 9, 2021 | 233 | Oct 12, 2022 | 351 | Mar 7, 2024 | 584 |
| -14.95% | Jul 7, 2014 | 389 | Jan 20, 2016 | 243 | Jan 5, 2017 | 632 |
| -14.85% | Jul 7, 1986 | 98 | Nov 19, 1986 | 72 | Feb 27, 1987 | 170 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current DWS Global Income Builder Fund volatility is 2.22%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.