The offices of DWS and its majority owner Deutsche Bank were searched by German public prosecutors, federal police, and the financial regulator BaFin on May 31, 2022 as part of an investigation into allegations of greenwashing. (Greenwashing is the practice of overstating a firm’s or fund’s practices around ESG investing.) The investigation was triggered by accusations initially raised in August 2021 by the firm’s former chief sustainability officer, Desiree Fixler, who left DWS after a fairly short period of time following a dispute over the true level of environmental, social, and governance integration across the firm.
DWS Core Equity S SCDGX
NAV / 1-Day Return
28.15
/
2.81
%
Total Assets
3.7 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
0.550%
Expense Ratio
0.550%
Fee Level
Below Average
Longest Manager Tenure
9.07
years
Category
Large Blend
Investment Style
Large BlendMin. Initial Investment
2,500
Status
Open
TTM Yield
0.79%
Turnover
35%
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DWS Raided Over Greenwashing Claims; CEO Resigns
