NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Standard & Poor
’s announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc.
DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. (AMEX:SRO) is a closed-end management investment company whose objective is total return through a combination of high current income and capital appreciation by investing in real estate securities. SRO can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. The fund involves additional risks due to its narrow focus. There are special risks associated with an investment in real estate, including credit risk, interest rate fluctuations and the impact of varied economic conditions. The fund invests at least 90% of its total assets in income-producing common stocks, preferred stocks and other equity securities issued by real estate companies, such as REITs and direct interests in real estate. At least 70% of the total assets of the fund may be invested in income-producing equity securities issued by REITs. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in debt securities issued or guaranteed by real estate companies.
Under an investment management agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the investment manager is responsible for managing the fund's affairs and supervising all aspects of the fund's operations, subject at all times to the general supervision of the fund's Board of Directors.
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