The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) is a closed-end management investment company that offers U.S. investors targeted exposure to German equities. The fund seeks long-term total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of securities tied to the German economy.
The fund’s holdings typically include common stocks of German companies alongside American and European depositary receipts for issuers headquartered in or deriving a substantial portion of their revenues from Germany. Portfolio allocations span multiple sectors, including industrials, financials, consumer staples, healthcare and technology, providing a broad representation of the country’s economic landscape.
Investment management services for The New Germany Fund are provided by DWS Investment GmbH, part of Deutsche Asset Management, leveraging the manager’s local research capabilities and market insights. The fund may employ leverage, derivatives and other financial instruments to enhance returns, while maintaining a focus on risk management and diversification.
The New Germany Fund is governed by an independent board of directors responsible for oversight of the fund’s operations and compliance. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “GF,” the fund offers investors the liquidity of an exchange-traded vehicle combined with the potential for regular dividend distributions derived from its underlying German investments.
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