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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
3
5
3
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D-
(Sell)
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U.S. News evaluated 54 Technology Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 9.58 percent over the past year, 12.55 percent over the past three years, 4.67 percent over the past five years, and 5.80 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 6.8% |
| 1 Year | 9.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 12.5% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 5.8% |
Summary
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of companies in the technology sector. It defines a company as being in the technology sector if it commits at least half its assets to, or derives at least half its revenues or net income from, that sector. The fund may invest in companies of any size and may invest in initial public offerings. While it invests mainly in US stocks, the fund could invest up to 35% of net assets in foreign securities (including emerging markets securities). It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
DWS Technology Fund has an expense ratio of 0.92 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.













