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

摘要

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]