With the departure of Ashton Goodfield, lead manager and head of the firm’s municipal bond team, more time is needed to see how the leadership change will impact DWS Managed Municipal Bond. It receives a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral for most share classes and a Negative rating for its more expensive C share class.
DWS Managed Municipal Bond S SCMBX
NAV / 1-Day Return
8.02
/
0.36
%
Total Assets
2.8 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.
0.530%
Expense Ratio
0.530%
Fee Level
Average
Longest Manager Tenure
22.38
years
Category
Muni National Long
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
2,500
Status
Open
TTM Yield
3.12%
Effective Duration
—
years
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Change in leadership lead to a cautious approach even for this conservative offering.
