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Key Stats

Net Expense Ratio Total Assets Under Management Weighted Average Dividend Yield Turnover Ratio (Generic)
0.54% 229.25M -- 181.0%
1 Year Fund Level Flows 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) Max Drawdown (Since Inception)
-30.18M 4.76%

Basic Info

Investment Strategy
The Fund seeks to maximize total return consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management by investing for both current income and capital appreciation. The Fund invests mainly in fixed income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government bonds and mortgage- and asset-backed securities.
General
Security Type Mutual Fund
Equity Style --
Broad Asset Class Taxable Bond
Broad Category Fixed Income
Global Peer Group Bond USD Medium Term
Peer Group Core Plus Bond Funds
Global Macro Bond HC
US Macro Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds
YCharts Categorization --
YCharts Benchmark --
Prospectus Objective Core Bond Funds
Fund Owner Firm Name DWS
Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index
^BBUSATR 100.0%

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Net Fund Flows Versus Peer Group

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1M
3M
6M
YTD
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
 
80.00B
60.00B
40.00B
20.00B
0
-20.00B
1 Month
% Rank: 61
-840.04M Peer Group Low
577.76M Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank: 60
-30.18M
-6.515B Peer Group Low
4.607B Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank: 64
-1.355B Peer Group Low
1.541B Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank: 68
-37.66B Peer Group Low
16.56B Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank: 65
-2.852B Peer Group Low
3.837B Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank: 66
-52.01B Peer Group Low
16.59B Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank: 67
-1.355B Peer Group Low
1.541B Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank: 77
-52.30B Peer Group Low
35.16B Peer Group High
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Performance Versus Peer Group

 
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Name
1M
3M
YTD
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
15Y
Total Return (NAV)
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
Peer Group Rtn. (NAV)
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
12.00%
% Rank in Peer Group (NAV)
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
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5.0
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Annual Total Returns Versus Peers

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Name
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
YTD
11.01%
8.81%
-0.09%
-15.13%
6.34%
2.28%
7.39%
-0.17%
8.72%
7.51%
-1.54%
-13.01%
5.53%
1.25%
7.30%
0.17%
9.54%
7.58%
-1.07%
-14.68%
6.93%
2.64%
7.46%
0.29%
9.49%
8.68%
-1.06%
-14.38%
5.51%
1.44%
7.77%
0.01%
9.10%
10.38%
-1.22%
-14.08%
5.37%
1.49%
7.20%
-0.06%
4.53%
4.32%
-2.94%
-20.17%
5.21%
0.21%
8.87%
0.17%
As of April 04, 2026.

Fundamentals

General
Distribution Yield --
Dividend Yield TTM (4-1-26) 5.23%
30-Day SEC Yield (2-28-26) 4.53%
7-Day SEC Yield --
Number of Holdings 344
Bond
Yield to Maturity (1-31-26) 5.03%
Effective Duration 6.59
Average Coupon 5.03%
Calculated Average Quality 3.214
Effective Maturity 18.27
Nominal Maturity 18.77
Number of Bond Holdings 295
As of January 31, 2026

Asset Allocation

As of January 31, 2026.
Type % Net
Cash 0.00%
Stock 0.00%
Bond 98.04%
Convertible 0.00%
Preferred 0.00%
Other 1.96%
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Top 10 Holdings

Name % Weight Price % Change
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 01-JUL-2054 CB8859
5.21% -- --
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 01-SEP-2054 CB9220
2.29% -- --
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP 01-SEP-2052 SD5743
2.00% -- --
DWS GOVERNMENT CASH MANAGEMENT FUND
1.93% -- --
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 01-OCT-2054 CB9327
1.91% -- --
United States of America USGB 3.625 12/31/2030 FIX USD Government 1.90% 98.62 -0.06%
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP 01-JAN-2055 QX2813
1.82% -- --
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION 01-NOV-2055 DE6299
1.30% -- --
SANTANDER DRIVE AUTO RECEIVABLES TRUST 2025-4 SANTDRGG 4.95 01/15/2032 FIX USD Corporate 1.28% 99.31 -0.10%
SERVPRO MASTER ISSUER, LLC 251 A2 FIX 5.525% 25-OCT-2055
1.28% -- --

Fees & Availability

Fees
Actual 12B-1 Fee --
Actual Management Fee 0.16%
Administration Fee 83.82K%
Maximum Front Load --
Maximum Deferred Load --
Maximum Redemption Fee 0.00%
General Availability
Available for Insurance Product --
Available for RRSP --
Purchase Details
Open to New Investors Yes
Minimum Initial Investment 2500.00 None
Minimum Subsequent Investment 50.00 None

Basic Info

Investment Strategy
The Fund seeks to maximize total return consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management by investing for both current income and capital appreciation. The Fund invests mainly in fixed income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government bonds and mortgage- and asset-backed securities.
General
Security Type Mutual Fund
Equity Style --
Broad Asset Class Taxable Bond
Broad Category Fixed Income
Global Peer Group Bond USD Medium Term
Peer Group Core Plus Bond Funds
Global Macro Bond HC
US Macro Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds
YCharts Categorization --
YCharts Benchmark --
Prospectus Objective Core Bond Funds
Fund Owner Firm Name DWS
Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index
^BBUSATR 100.0%

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Fundamentals

General
Distribution Yield --
Dividend Yield TTM (4-1-26) 5.23%
30-Day SEC Yield (2-28-26) 4.53%
7-Day SEC Yield --
Number of Holdings 344
Bond
Yield to Maturity (1-31-26) 5.03%
Effective Duration 6.59
Average Coupon 5.03%
Calculated Average Quality 3.214
Effective Maturity 18.27
Nominal Maturity 18.77
Number of Bond Holdings 295
As of January 31, 2026

Fund Details

Key Dates
Inception Date 12/31/1959
Share Classes
SZIAX A
SZICX C
SZIIX Inst
Attributes
Inverse Fund --
Leveraged Fund --
Currency Hedged Fund --
Socially Responsible Fund No

Top Portfolio Holders

Name % Weight
Portfolio A 5.00%
Portfolio B 3.50%
Portfolio C 2.25%
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Excel Add-In Codes

Name: =YCI("M:SCSBX", "name")
Broad Asset Class: =YCI("M:SCSBX", "broad_asset_class")
Broad Category: =YCI("M:SCSBX", "broad_category_group")
Prospectus Objective: =YCI("M:SCSBX", "prospectus_objective")
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