Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Each applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On March 1, 2011, each applicant transferred the assets of its series to a corresponding series of DWS Securities Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of $2,087 and $15,220, respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations were paid by the acquiring funds. Filing Date: The applications were filed on January 18, 2012. Applicants' Address: 345 Park Ave., New York, NY 10154. DWS Advisor Funds [File No. 811-4760]