MARCH 1, 2008







                                   PROSPECTUS
                              ------------------

                 DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND - Classes A, B and C


            DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND - Classes A, B and C


           DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND - Classes A, B, C and R


               DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND - Classes A, B and C


               DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND Classes A, B and C


As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not
approve or disapprove these shares or determine whether the information in this
prospectus is truthful or complete. It is a criminal offense for anyone to
inform you otherwise.


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CONTENTS




<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW EACH FUND WORKS
  4      DWS Large Cap Value Fund
 12      DWS Dreman Concentrated
         Value Fund
 20      DWS Dreman High Return
         Equity Fund
 27      DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value
         Fund
 35      DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
         Fund
 42      Other Policies and Secondary
         Risks
 44      Who Manages and Oversees
         the Funds
 50      Financial Highlights


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS
 67      Choosing a Share Class
 74      How to Buy Class A, B and C
         Shares
 75      How to Exchange or Sell
         Class A, B and C Shares
 76      How to Buy and Sell Class R
         Shares
 78      Policies You Should Know
         About
 93      Understanding Distributions
         and Taxes
 97      Appendix
</TABLE>

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HOW EACH FUND WORKS
On the next few pages, you'll find information about each fund's investment
objective, the main strategies each uses to pursue that objective and the main
risks that could affect performance.

Whether you are considering investing in a fund or are already a shareholder,
you'll want to LOOK THIS INFORMATION OVER CAREFULLY. You may want to keep it on
hand for reference as well.

CLASSES A, B AND C shares are generally intended for investors seeking the
advice and assistance of a financial advisor.

Remember that mutual funds are investments, not bank deposits. They're not
insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Their share
prices will go up and down, and you could lose money by investing in them.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is closed to new investors
(see "Policies You Should Know About" for additional information).

You can find DWS prospectuses on the Internet at WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM (the Web
site does not form a part of this prospectus).
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<TABLE>
<S>                           <C>        <C>        <C>
                               Class A    Class B    Class C
  ticker symbol                KDCAX      KDCBX      KDCCX
    fund number                086        286        386

    DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, with current
            income as a secondary objective.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks and other equity securities of large US companies
            that are similar in size to the companies in the Russell 1000 (Reg.
            TM) Value Index (as of January 31, 2008, the Russell 1000 (Reg. TM)
            Value Index had a median market capitalization of $4.9 billion) and
            that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. These are
            typically companies that have been sound historically, but are
            temporarily out of favor. The fund intends to invest primarily in
            companies whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range
            of the Index. Although the fund can invest in stocks of any
            economic sector (which is comprised of two or more industries), at
            times it may emphasize the financial services sector or other
            sectors. In fact, it may invest more than 25% of total assets in a
            single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield, and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth.


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            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it believes
            the stock's price is unlikely to go higher, its fundamental factors
            have changed, other investments offer better opportunities or in
            the course of adjusting its emphasis on a given industry.

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 5
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            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in




THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for investors interested in diversifying a growth-oriented
portfolio or adding a core holding to a value-oriented portfolio.

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            recovery of securities loaned or even a loss of rights in the
            collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially
            while the loan is outstanding. However, loans will be made only to
            borrowers selected by the fund's delegate after a review of
            relevant facts and circumstances, including the creditworthiness of
            the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 7
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class A shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The bar chart does not
reflect sales loads; if it did, total returns would be lower than those shown.
The table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The table includes the effects of maximum sales loads on fund
performance. The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time.
All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class A shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are shown for Class A only and will vary for Classes B and C.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - CLASS A (Results do not reflect
sales loads; if they did, total returns would be lower than those shown.)
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>        <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>
19.17       -10.73     15.69       1.56      -15.33     32.46       9.27      1.85     15.56      12.52
1998        1999       2000       2001       2002       2003       2004      2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 18.70%, Q2 2003              WORST QUARTER: -19.48%, Q3 2002
</TABLE>

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007 (Fund returns include the
effect of maximum sales load.)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1 YEAR       5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                                               <C>           <C>          <C>
 CLASS A
   Return before Taxes                                6.05         12.56        6.70
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                2.41         11.06        5.15
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            7.52*        10.72        5.22*
 CLASS B (Return before Taxes)                        8.81         12.83        6.43
 CLASS C (Return before Taxes)                       11.68         13.04        6.46
 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -0.17        14.63        7.68
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               5.49         12.83        5.91
</TABLE>


 *   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher than
     other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss occurring
     upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index that consists of
 those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with less-than-average growth
 orientation. Russell 1000 (Reg. TM) Index is an unmanaged price-only index of
 the 1,000 largest capitalized companies that are domiciled in the US and whose
 common stocks are traded.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 621-1048 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 9
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HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                          CLASS A         CLASS B       CLASS C
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>          <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
 on Purchases (as % of offering price)               5.75%1         None          None
 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
 (as % of redemption proceeds)                       None 2         4.00%         1.00%
 Redemption/Exchange fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 3                              2.00             2.00          2.00

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                      0.42  %          0.42%         0.42
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee             0.23             0.99          0.98
 Other Expenses 4                                    0.35             0.42          0.34
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 5                   1.00             1.83          1.74
</TABLE>


1   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price, the actual
   maximum front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be higher than the
   percentage noted (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares").

2   The redemption of shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order
   NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares") may
   be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed
   within 12 months of purchase and 0.50% if redeemed within the following six
   months.

3   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

4   "Other Expenses" include an administrative services fee paid to the Advisor
   in the amount of 0.10%.

5   Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all
   or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating
   expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the fund's total
   operating expenses at 1.14% for Class A shares and 1.89% for Class B and
   Class C shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses such as
   extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.


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Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                   <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 EXPENSES, assuming you sold your shares at the end of each period.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $671         $875       $1,096       $1,729
 Class B shares*         586          876        1,190        1,730
 Class C shares          277          548          944        2,052

EXPENSES, assuming you kept your shares.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $671         $875       $1,096       $1,729
 Class B shares*         186          576          990        1,730
 Class C shares          177          548          944        2,052
</TABLE>


*   Reflects conversion of Class B to Class A shares, which pay lower fees.
   Conversion occurs six years after purchase.

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<TABLE>
<S>                                     <C>        <C>        <C>
                                         Class A    Class B    Class C
  ticker symbol                          LOPEX      LOPBX      LOPCX
    fund number                          444        644        744

    DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund's investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

            The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in
            the common stocks of large companies that the portfolio managers
            believe are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for
            appreciation. The fund is classified as a non-diversified portfolio
            and normally invests in a core position of common stocks (normally
            20 to 25 stocks) that represent the portfolio managers' best ideas.
            The fund may hold a limited number of additional positions under
            unusual market conditions, to accommodate large inflows or outflows
            of cash, or to accumulate or reduce existing positions.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign securities
            and up to 10% of total assets in high yield bonds ("junk" bonds).
            Compared to investment-grade bonds, junk bonds generally pay higher
            yields, have higher volatility and higher risk of default on
            payments of interest or principal.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare the company's stock
            price to its book value, cash flow and yield and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term capital appreciation and
            dividend growth. Other fundamental factors that the portfolio
            managers consider are liquidity ratios, debt management, and return
            on equity.


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            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries. Because of the fund's emphasis
            on a limited number of issuers, the fund may have greater exposure
            to a particular sector or sectors than a more diversified
            portfolio.

            The portfolio managers may favor securities from different sectors
            and industries at different times, while still maintaining variety
            in terms of industries and companies represented. The portfolio
            managers will normally sell a stock when it reaches a target price,
            its fundamental factors have changed or when other investments
            offer better opportunities.

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 13
<PAGE>

            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            FOCUS RISK. A strategy of investing in a limited number of
            securities may increase the volatility of the fund's investment
            performance compared to a strategy of investing in a larger number
            of securities.

            NON-DIVERSIFICATION RISK. The fund is classified as non-diversified
            under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. This means
            that the fund may invest in securities of relatively few issuers.
            Thus, the performance of one or a small number of portfolio
            holdings can affect overall performance more than if the fund
            invested in a larger number of issuers.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. The fund is affected by how the stock market
            performs. To the extent the fund invests in a particular
            capitalization or market sector, the fund's performance may be
            proportionately affected by that segment's general performance. When
            stock prices fall, you should expect the value of your investment to
            fall as well. Because a stock represents ownership in its issuer,
            stock prices can be hurt by poor management, shrinking product
            demand and other business risks. These factors may affect single
            companies as well as groups of companies. In addition, movements in
            financial markets may adversely affect a stock's price, regardless
            of how well the company performs. The market as a whole may not
            favor the types of investments the fund makes, which could affect
            the fund's ability to sell them at an attractive price.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for long-term investors who are interested in a large-cap
value fund that invests in a limited number of issuers and who can accept
somewhat higher volatility.


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<PAGE>

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 15
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class A shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The bar chart does not
reflect sales loads; if it did, total returns would be lower than those shown.
The table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The table includes the effects of maximum sales loads on fund
performance. The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time.
All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class A shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are shown for Class A only and will vary for Classes B and C.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - CLASS A (Results do not reflect
sales loads; if they did, total returns would be lower than those shown.)
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
18.56      2.54
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 7.89%, Q2 2007               WORST QUARTER: -4.53%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>


AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007 (Fund returns include the
effects of maximum sales load.)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR        SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>             <C>
 CLASS A
   Return before Taxes                                -3.35               7.16
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                -4.71               6.38
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            -1.23**             5.92
 CLASS B (Return before Taxes)                        -1.19               7.85
 CLASS C (Return before Taxes)                        1.67                8.92
 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -0.17              10.62
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               5.49               10.49
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the fund was June 2, 2005. Index comparison begins on
     May 31, 2005.


 **   Returns after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction to the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index that consists of
 those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with less-than-average growth
 orientation. Russell 1000 (Reg. TM) Index is an unmanaged price-only index of
 the 1,000 largest capitalized companies that are domiciled in the US and whose
 common stocks are traded.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 621-1048 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 17
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                          CLASS A         CLASS B       CLASS C
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>          <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
 on Purchases (as % of offering price)               5.75%1         None          None
 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
 (as % of redemption proceeds)                      None 2             4.00%         1.00%
 Redemption/Exchange fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 3                              2.00             2.00          2.00

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                     0.80  %          0.80%         0.80%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee            0.24             0.99          0.99
 Other Expenses                                     0.56             0.60          0.53
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                    1.60             2.39          2.32
 Less Expense Waiver/Reimbursement 4                 0.29             0.33          0.26
 NET ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4                     1.31             2.06          2.06
</TABLE>


1   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price, the actual
   maximum front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be higher than the
   percentage noted (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares").

2   The redemption of shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order
   NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares") may
   be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed
   within 12 months of purchase and 0.50% if redeemed within the following six
   months.

3   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

4   Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive
   all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain
   operating expenses of the fund so that the total operating expenses will
   not exceed 1.31% for Class A shares and 2.06% for both Class B and Class C
   shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary
   expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

18 | DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
<PAGE>

Based on the costs above (including one year of capped expense in each period),
this example helps you compare the expenses of the fund to those of other
mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above remain the same. It also
assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual returns and reinvested all
dividends and distributions. This is only an example; actual expenses will be
different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                   <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 EXPENSES, assuming you sold your shares at the end of each period.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $701       $1,024       $1,370       $2,343
 Class B shares*         609        1,014        1,446        2,324
 Class C shares          309          700        1,217        2,636

 EXPENSES, assuming you kept your shares.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $701       $1,024       $1,370       $2,343
 Class B shares*         209          714        1,246        2,324
 Class C shares          209          700        1,217        2,636
</TABLE>


*   Reflects conversion of Class B to Class A shares, which pay lower fees.
   Conversion occurs six years after purchase.

                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 19
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                     <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
                                         Class A    Class B    Class C    Class R
  ticker symbol                          KDHAX      KDHBX      KDHCX      KDHRX
    fund number                          087        287        387        1506

    DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks to achieve a high rate of total return.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in equity securities (mainly common stocks). The fund focuses on
            stocks of large US companies that are similar in size to the
            companies in the S&P 500 Index (as of January 31, 2008, the S&P 500
            Index had a median market capitalization of $11.8 billion) and that
            the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. The fund intends to
            invest primarily in companies whose market capitalizations fall
            within the normal range of the Index. Although the fund can invest
            in stocks of any economic sector, at times it may emphasize the
            financial services sector or other sectors. In fact, it may invest
            more than 25% of total assets in a single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth and income.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it reaches a
            target price, its fundamental factors have changed or when other
            investments offer better opportunities.


20 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. The fund is affected by how the stock market
            performs. To the extent the fund invests in a particular
            capitalization or market sector, the fund's performance may be
            proportionately affected by that segment's general performance. When
            stock prices fall, you should expect the value of your investment to
            fall as well. Because a stock represents ownership in its issuer,
            stock prices can be hurt by poor management, shrinking product
            demand and other business risks. These factors may affect single
            companies as well as groups of companies. In addition, movements in
            financial markets may adversely affect a stock's price, regardless
            of how well the company performs. The market as a whole may not
            favor the types of investments the fund makes, which could affect
            the fund's ability to sell them at an attractive price.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for long-term investors who are interested in a large-cap
value fund that may focus on certain sectors of the economy.



                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 21
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


22 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class A shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The bar chart does not
reflect sales loads; if it did, total returns would be lower than those shown.
The table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The table includes the effects of maximum sales loads on fund
performance. The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time.
All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class A shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are shown for Class A only and will vary for Classes B and C.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

In the table, the performance figures for Class R prior to its inception,
October 1, 2003, are based on the historical performance of the fund's original
share class (Class A), adjusted to reflect the higher gross total annual
operating expenses of Class R.

In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant for Class R shares.

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - CLASS A (Results do not reflect
sales loads; if they did, total returns would be lower than those shown.)
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>        <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
11.96       -13.23     41.32       1.23      -18.52     31.34      13.48       7.72     17.40      -1.14
1998        1999       2000       2001       2002       2003       2004       2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 22.77%, Q3 2000              WORST QUARTER: -17.61%, Q3 2002
</TABLE>



                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 23
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007 (Fund returns include the
effects of maximum sales load.)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1 YEAR       5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                                         <C>           <C>          <C>
 CLASS A
   Return before Taxes                         -6.82         11.92         7.12
   Return after Taxes on Distributions         -8.53         11.23         6.04
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                     -3.28*        10.27         5.67
 CLASS B (Return before Taxes)                 -4.63         12.22         6.87
 CLASS C (Return before Taxes)                 -1.85         12.41         6.92
 CLASS R (Return before Taxes)                 -1.43         12.97         7.39
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                        5.49          12.83         5.91
</TABLE>


 *   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher than
     other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss occurring
     upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the shareholder.


     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 621-1048 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


24 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                        CLASS A        CLASS B      CLASS C      CLASS R
<S>                                           <C>              <C>          <C>          <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________________         _
 Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
 on Purchases (as % of offering price)             5.75%1        None         None         None
 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
 (as % of redemption proceeds)                    None2            4.00%        1.00%       None
 Redemption/Exchange fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 3                            2.00            2.00         2.00        2.00

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________________      ____
 Management Fee                                   0.67  %         0.67%        0.67%       0.67%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee          0.24            1.00         0.99        0.41
 Other Expenses                                   0.17            0.22         0.16        0.23
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4                 1.08            1.89         1.82        1.31
</TABLE>


1   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price, the actual
   maximum front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be higher than the
   percentage noted (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares").

2   The redemption of shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order
   NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares") may
   be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed
   within 12 months of purchase and 0.50% if redeemed within the following six
   months.

3   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

4   Through February 28, 2010, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive
   all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain
   operating expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the
   fund's total operating expenses at 1.12% for Class A shares, 1.96% for
   Class B shares and 1.87% for Class C shares, respectively, excluding
   certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and
   interest.

                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 25
<PAGE>

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                   <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 EXPENSES, assuming you sold your shares at the end of each period.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $679         $899       $1,136       $1,816
 Class B shares*         592          894        1,221        1,806
 Class C shares          285          573          985        2,137
 Class R shares          133          415          718        1,579

 EXPENSES, assuming you kept your shares.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $679         $899       $1,136       $1,816
 Class B shares*         192          594        1,021        1,806
 Class C shares          185          573          985        2,137
 Class R shares          133          415          718        1,579
</TABLE>


*   Reflects conversion of Class B to Class A shares, which pay lower fees.
   Conversion occurs six years after purchase.

26 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                <C>        <C>        <C>
                                    Class A    Class B    Class C
  ticker symbol                     MIDVX      MIDYX      MIDZX
    fund number                     417        617        717

    DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks of mid-cap companies that the portfolio managers
            believe are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for
            appreciation. The fund defines mid-cap companies as companies that
            have a market capitalization similar to that of the Russell Midcap
            (Reg. TM) Value Index with a market capitalization which usually
            ranges from $1 billion to $20 billion.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening for stocks of mid-cap companies with below market
            price-to-earnings ratios. The portfolio managers then compare the
            company's stock price to its book value, cash flow and yield and
            analyze individual companies to identify those that are financially
            sound and appear to have strong potential for long-term capital
            appreciation and dividend growth.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it may no
            longer qualify as a mid-cap company, it reaches a target price, its
            fundamental factors change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 27
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


28 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY RISK. Medium-sized company stocks tend to
            experience steeper price fluctuations - down as well as up - than
            stocks of larger companies. A shortage of reliable information -
            the same information gap that creates opportunity - can pose added
            risk. Industry-wide reversals may have a greater impact on
            medium-sized companies, since they usually lack a large company's
            financial resources. Medium-sized company stocks are typically less
            liquid than large company stocks; when things are going poorly, it
            is harder to find a buyer for a medium-sized company's shares.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 29
<PAGE>

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


30 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class A shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The bar chart does not
reflect sales loads; if it did, total returns would be lower than those shown.
The table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The table includes the effects of maximum sales loads on fund
performance. The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time.
All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class A shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are shown for Class A only and will vary for Classes B and C.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - CLASS A (Results do not reflect
sales loads; if they did, total returns would be lower than those shown.)
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
17.58      5.35
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 7.56%, Q2 2007               WORST QUARTER: -4.09%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>



                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 31
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007 (Fund returns include the
effect of maximum sales load.)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1 YEAR        SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                         <C>             <C>
 CLASS A
   Return before Taxes                          -0.71               7.65
   Return after Taxes on Distributions          -2.54               6.56
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                      -0.08**             6.01
 CLASS B (Return before Taxes)                  1.65                8.55
 CLASS C (Return before Taxes)                  4.71                9.61
 RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX
 (reflects no deductions for fees,
 expenses or taxes)                             -1.42               8.12
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the fund was August 2, 2005. Index comparison begins on
     July 31, 2005.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 The RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell
 1000 Value Index.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 621-1048 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


32 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                          CLASS A         CLASS B       CLASS C
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>          <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
 on Purchases (as % of offering price)               5.75%1         None          None
 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
 (as % of redemption proceeds)                     None2             4.00%         1.00%
 Redemption/Exchange fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 3                              2.00             2.00          2.00

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                     0.75  %          0.75%         0.75%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee            0.23             0.98          0.99
 Other Expenses                                     0.63             0.73          0.63
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                    1.61             2.46          2.37
 Less Expense Waiver/Reimbursement 4                 0.26             0.41          0.32
 NET ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4                     1.35             2.05          2.05
</TABLE>


1   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price, the actual
   maximum front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be higher than the
   percentage noted (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares").

2   The redemption of shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order
   NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares") may
   be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed
   within 12 months of purchase and 0.50% if redeemed within the following six
   months.

3   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

4   Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive
   all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain
   operating expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the
   fund's total operating expenses at 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.05% for
   Class B shares and 2.05% for Class C shares, respectively, excluding
   certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and
   interest.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 33
<PAGE>

Based on the costs above (including one year of capped expenses in each
period), this example helps you compare the expenses of the fund to those of
other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above remain the same. It
also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual returns and reinvested
all dividends and distributions. This is only an example; actual expenses will
be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                   <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 EXPENSES, assuming you sold your shares at the end of each period.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $705       $1,030       $1,378       $2,356
 Class B shares*         608        1,027        1,474        2,361
 Class C shares          308          709        1,237        2,682

 EXPENSES, assuming you kept your shares.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $705       $1,030       $1,378       $2,356
 Class B shares*         208          727        1,274        2,361
 Class C shares          208          709        1,237        2,682
</TABLE>


*   Reflects conversion of Class B to Class A shares, which pay lower fees.
   Conversion occurs six years after purchase.

34 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
                                      Class A    Class B    Class C
  ticker symbol                       KDSAX      KDSBX      KDSCX
    fund number                       088        288        388

    DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in undervalued common stocks of small US companies, which the fund
            defines as companies that are similar in market value to those in
            the Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index (as of January 31, 2008, the
            Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index had a median market capitalization of
            $539 million). The fund intends to invest primarily in companies
            whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range of the
            Index.

            While the fund invests mainly in US stocks, it could invest up to
            20% of total assets in foreign securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening stocks of small companies with below market
            price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. The managers then seek companies
            with a low price compared to the book value, cash flow and yield
            and analyze individual companies to identify those that are
            fundamentally sound and appear to have strong potential for
            earnings and dividend growth over the Index.

            From the remaining group, the managers then complete their
            fundamental analysis and make their buy decisions from a group of
            the most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic
            outlooks for various industries.

            The managers will normally sell a stock when it no longer qualifies
            as a small company, when its P/E rises above that of the Index, its
            fundamentals change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 35
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock represents
            ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by poor
            management, shrinking product demand and other business risks. These
            may affect single companies as well as groups of companies. In
            addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for value-oriented investors who are interested in
small-cap market exposure.



36 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 37
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class A shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The bar chart does not
reflect sales loads; if it did, total returns would be lower than those shown.
The table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The table includes the effects of maximum sales loads on fund
performance. The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time.
All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class A shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are shown for Class A only and will vary for Classes B and C.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - CLASS A (Results do not reflect
sales loads; if they did, total returns would be lower than those shown.)
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>         <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
-12.82       0.65      -2.47     14.32       -10.79     42.64      25.31       9.71     23.85      2.48
 1998       1999      2000       2001        2002       2003       2004       2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 22.19%, Q2 2003              WORST QUARTER: -24.07%, Q3 1998
</TABLE>



38 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007 (Fund returns include the
effects of maximum sales load.)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1 YEAR       5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                                               <C>           <C>          <C>
 CLASS A
   Return before Taxes                               -3.41         18.59         7.43
   Return after Taxes on Distributions               -5.46         17.42         6.88
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                           -0.51*        16.23         6.45
 CLASS B (Return before Taxes)                       -1.10         18.87         7.16
 CLASS C (Return before Taxes)                       1.70          19.10         7.27
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                              -1.57         16.25         7.08
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                              -9.78         15.80         9.06
</TABLE>


 *   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher than
     other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss occurring
     upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the shareholder.


 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure
 of approximately 2,000 small US stocks.

 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 621-1048 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 39
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                          CLASS A         CLASS B       CLASS C
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>          <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed
 on Purchases (as % of offering price)               5.75%1         None          None
 Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
 (as % of redemption proceeds)                     None2             4.00%         1.00%
 Redemption/Exchange fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 3                              2.00             2.00          2.00
 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                     0.71  %          0.71%         0.71%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee            0.23             0.99          0.99
 Other Expenses                                     0.26             0.32          0.25
 Acquired Funds (Underlying Funds) Fees
 and Expenses 4                                      0.01             0.01          0.01
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                    1.21             2.03          1.96
</TABLE>


1   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price, the actual
   maximum front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be higher than the
   percentage noted (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares").

2   The redemption of shares purchased at net asset value under the Large Order
   NAV Purchase Privilege (see "Choosing a Share Class - Class A shares") may
   be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed
   within 12 months of purchase and 0.50% if redeemed within the following six
   months.

3   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

4   The amount indicated is based on the indirect next expenses associated with
   the fund's investments in the underlying funds for the fiscal year ended
   November 30, 2007.


40 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                   <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 EXPENSES, assuming you sold your shares at the end of each period.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $691         $937       $1,202       $ 1957
 Class B shares*         606          937        1,293        1,954
 Class C shares          299          615        1,057        2,285

 EXPENSES, assuming you kept your shares.
_________________________________________________________________________
 Class A shares         $691         $937       $1,202       $1,957
 Class B shares*         206          637        1,093        1,954
 Class C shares          199          615        1,057        2,285
</TABLE>


*   Reflects conversion of Class B to Class A shares, which pay lower fees.
   Conversion occurs six years after purchase.

                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 41
<PAGE>

OTHER POLICIES AND SECONDARY RISKS

           While the previous pages describe the main points of each fund's
           strategy and risks, there are a few other issues to know about:

           -  Although major changes tend to be infrequent, each fund's Board
              could change a fund's investment objective without seeking
              shareholder approval. However, the Board will provide
              shareholders with at least 60 days' notice prior to making any
              changes to each fund's (except DWS Dreman Concentrated Value
              Fund) 80% investment policy as described herein.

           -  As a temporary defensive measure, each fund could shift up to 50%
              of assets into investments such as money market securities. This
              could prevent losses, but, while engaged in a temporary defensive
              position, a fund will not be pursuing its investment objective.
              However, portfolio management may choose not to use these
              strategies for various reasons, even in volatile market
              conditions.

           -  Each fund may trade actively. This could raise transaction costs
              (thus lowering return) and could mean distributions at higher tax
              rates.


           Secondary risks

           The risk disclosure below applies to each fund, unless otherwise
           noted.

           DERIVATIVES RISK. Risks associated with derivatives include the risk
           that the derivative is not well correlated with the security, index
           or currency to which it relates; the risk that derivatives may
           result in losses or missed opportunities; the risk that the fund
           will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid
           secondary market; the risk that a counterparty is unwilling or
           unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative
           transaction could expose the fund to the effects of leverage, which
           could increase the fund's exposure to the market and magnify
           potential losses. There is no guarantee that derivatives, to the
           extent employed, will have the intended effect, and their use could
           cause lower returns or even losses to the fund. The use of
           derivatives by the fund to hedge risk may reduce the opportunity for
           gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price movements.



42 | Other Policies and Secondary Risks
<PAGE>

           PRICING RISK. At times, market conditions may make it difficult to
           value some investments, and the fund may use certain valuation
           methodologies for some of its investments, such as fair value
           pricing. Given the subjective nature of such valuation
           methodologies, it is possible that the value determined for an
           investment may be different than the value realized upon such
           investment's sale. If the fund has valued its securities too highly,
           you may pay too much for fund shares when you buy into the fund. If
           the fund has underestimated the price of its securities, you may not
           receive the full market value when you sell your fund shares.

           IPO RISK. Securities purchased in initial public offerings (IPOs)
           may be very volatile, rising and falling rapidly, often based, among
           other reasons, on investor perceptions rather than on economic
           reasons. Additionally, investments in IPOs may magnify the fund's
           performance if it has a small asset base. The fund is less likely to
           experience a similar impact on its performance as its assets grow
           because it is unlikely that the fund will be able to obtain
           proportionately larger IPO allocations.


           For more information

           This prospectus doesn't tell you about every policy or risk of
           investing in each fund.

           If you want more information on each fund's allowable securities and
           investment practices and the characteristics and risks of each one,
           you may want to request a copy of the Statement of Additional
           Information (the back cover tells you how to do this).

           Keep in mind that there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
           objective.

           A complete list of each fund's portfolio holdings is posted as of
           the month-end on www.dws-scudder.com (the Web site does not form a
           part of this prospectus) on or after the last day of the following
           month. This posted information generally remains accessible at least
           until the date on which a fund files its Form N-CSR or N-Q with the
           Securities and Exchange Commission for the period that includes the
           date as of which the posted information is current. In addition,
           each fund's top ten equity holdings and other fund information is
           posted on www.dws-scudder.com as of the calendar quarter-end on or


                                        Other Policies and Secondary Risks  | 43
<PAGE>

           after the 15th day following quarter-end. Each fund's Statement of
           Additional Information includes a description of a fund's policies
           and procedures with respect to the disclosure of a fund's portfolio
           holdings.


WHO MANAGES AND OVERSEES THE FUNDS


           The investment advisor

           Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the
           "Advisor"), with headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
           10154, is the investment advisor for each fund. Under the oversight
           of the Board, the Advisor, or a subadvisor, makes investment
           decisions, buys and sells securities for each fund and conducts
           research that leads to these purchase and sale decisions. The
           Advisor provides a full range of global investment advisory services
           to institutional and retail clients.

           DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the
           marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of
           Deutsche Bank AG, DIMA, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and DWS
           Trust Company.

           Deutsche Asset Management is a global asset management organization
           that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources,
           including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts and an office
           network that reaches the world's major investment centers. This
           well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide
           variety of experience and investment insight across industries,
           regions, asset classes and investing styles.

           The Advisor is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank
           AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is
           engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment
           management, mutual funds, retail, private and commercial banking,
           investment banking and insurance.


44 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

           MANAGEMENT FEE. The Advisor receives a management fee from each
           fund. Below are the actual rates paid by each fund for the most
           recent fiscal year, as a percentage of each fund's average daily net
           assets.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND NAME                                            FEE PAID
<S>                                                <C>
  DWS Large Cap Value Fund                            0.46  %
  DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund                   0.54%*
  DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                  0.67  %
  DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                        0.51%*
  DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                     0.71  %
</TABLE>


           *   Reflects the effects of expense limitations and/or fee waivers
then in effect.


           Effective April 25, 2007, DWS Large Cap Value Fund pays the Advisor
           under a new investment management agreement a fee, calculated daily
           and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.425% of the fund's average
           daily net assets up to $1.5 billion, 0.400% of the next $500
           million, 0.375% of the next $1 billion, 0.350% of the next $1
           billion, 0.325% of the next $1 billion and 0.300% thereafter.

           A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of each
           fund's investment management agreement and, as applicable,
           subadvisory agreement, is contained in the most recent shareholder
           reports for the annual period ended November 30 (see "Shareholder
           reports" on the back cover).

           The Advisor provides administrative services to DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund under a separate administrative services agreement between the
           fund and the Advisor. The funds, other than DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund, each pay the Advisor for providing most of each fund's
           administrative services under each fund's investment management
           agreement.


                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 45
<PAGE>

           The Subadvisors


           Subadvisor for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High
           Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman
           Small Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman
           High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS
           Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.
           ("DVM"), 520 East Cooper Avenue, Suite 230-4, Aspen, CO 81611. DVM
           was founded in 1977 and currently manages over $18.9 billion in
           assets, which is primarily comprised of institutional accounts and
           investment companies managed by the advisor. Pursuant to a
           subadvisory agreement with DIMA, DVM performs some of the functions
           of the Advisor, including making each fund's investment decisions
           and buying and selling securities for each fund.


           Subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund is Deutsche Asset
           Management International GmbH ("DeAMi"), Mainzer Landstrasse
           178-190, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. DeAMi renders investment
           advisory and management services to the fund. DeAMi is an investment
           advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
           currently manages over $60 billion in assets, which is primarily
           comprised of institutional accounts and investment companies. DeAMi
           is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. DIMA compensates DeAMi out of
           the management fee it receives from the fund.


46 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

Portfolio management

Each fund is managed by a team of investment professionals who collaborate to
develop and implement each fund's investment strategy. Each portfolio manager
on the teams has authority over all aspects of a fund's investment portfolio,
including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities,
portfolio construction techniques, portfolio risk assessment and the management
of daily cash flows in accordance with the portfolio holdings.

The following people handle the day-to-day management of each fund:

DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 1998.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
-  Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
-  Began investment career in 1986.
-  Member of Investment Policy Committee.
-  Joined the fund team in 2001.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.

-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
-  Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  MS, Texas Tech University.


DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

Thomas Schuessler, PhD
Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2001 after 5 years at Deutsche Bank
   where he managed various products and worked in the office of the Chairman
   of the Management Board.
-  US and Global Fund Management: Frankfurt.
-  Joined the fund team in 2007.
-  PhD, University of Heidelberg, studies in physics and economics at
   University of Heidelberg and University of Utah.

                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 47
<PAGE>

DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 2005.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
-  Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
-  Began investment career in 1986.
-  Member of Investment Policy Committee.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

Mark Roach
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
-  BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 2002.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

Mark Roach
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
-  BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
-  Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  MS, Texas Tech University.

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<PAGE>

DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Began investment career in 1957.
- Joined the fund team in 2005.
- Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
- Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
- Began investment career in 1986.
- Member of Investment Policy Committee.
- Joined the fund team in 2005.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
- Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- MS, Texas Tech University.

Each fund's Statement of Additional Information provides additional information
about a portfolio manager's investments in each fund, a description of the
portfolio management compensation structure and information regarding other
accounts managed.


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<PAGE>

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights are designed to help you understand recent financial
performance. The figures in the first part of each table are for a single
share. The total return figures represent the percentage that an investor in a
fund would have earned (or lost), assuming all dividends and distributions were
reinvested. This information has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with each fund's
financial statements, is included in each fund's annual report (see
"Shareholder reports" on the back cover).

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007           2006           2005          2004           2003
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD           $  24.40       $  22.87      $  22.15       $  19.93      $  17.09
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss) a                     .28         .38d             .34            .30           .25
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           2.34           2.63           .79           2.16          2.81
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 2.62           3.01          1.13           2.46          3.06
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                          (  .36)        (  .33)       (  .41)        (  .24)       (  .22)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized gains                             ( 2.15)        ( 1.15)            -              -             -
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                            ( 2.51)        ( 1.48)       (  .41)        (  .24)       (  .22)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Redemption fees                                     .00*           .00*          .00*             -             -
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $  24.51       $  24.40      $  22.87       $  22.15      $  19.93
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               11.65c         13.98d         5.21c         12.34c        18.16c
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)              300            363           364            283           152
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                     1.00           1.02          1.06           1.32          1.30
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                      .99           1.02          1.05           1.21          1.29
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                           1.21        1.65d            1.52           1.39          1.41
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                          86             76            56             39            69
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charge.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   Includes non-recurring income from the Advisor recorded as a result of an
   administrative proceeding regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
   practices in connection with sales of DWS Scudder Funds. The non-recurring
   income resulted in an increase in net investment income of $0.033 per share
   and an increase in the ratio of net investment income of 0.14%. Excluding
   this non-recurring income, total return would have been 0.14% lower.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007           2006           2005          2004           2003
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD           $  24.41       $  22.88      $  22.14       $  19.91      $  17.07
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss) a                     .09         .18d             .14            .14           .11
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           2.34           2.64           .82           2.15          2.81
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 2.43           2.82           .96           2.29          2.92
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                          (  .15)        (  .14)       (  .22)        (  .06)       (  .08)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized gains                             ( 2.15)        ( 1.15)            -              -             -
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                            ( 2.30)        ( 1.29)       (  .22)        (  .06)       (  .08)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Redemption fees                                     .00*           .00*          .00*             -             -
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $  24.54       $  24.41      $  22.88       $  22.14      $  19.91
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               10.74c         13.04d         4.30c         11.51c        17.20c
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)               30             37            48             50            50
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                     1.83           1.89          1.98           2.21          2.16
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                     1.82           1.89          1.90           1.96          2.11
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                            .38         .78d             .67            .64           .59
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                          86             76            56             39            69
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charge.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   Includes non-recurring income from the Advisor recorded as a result of an
   administrative proceeding regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
   practices in connection with sales of DWS Scudder Funds. The non-recurring
   income resulted in an increase in net investment income of $0.033 per share
   and an increase in the ratio of net investment income of 0.14%. Excluding
   this non-recurring income, total return would have been 0.15% lower.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class C


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007           2006           2005          2004           2003
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD           $  24.40       $  22.86      $  22.13       $  19.91      $  17.07
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss) a                     .11         .21d             .17            .14           .11
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           2.34           2.64           .79           2.15          2.82
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 2.45           2.85           .96           2.29          2.93
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                          (  .18)        (  .16)       (  .23)        (  .07)       (  .09)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  Net realized gains                             ( 2.15)        ( 1.15)            -              -             -
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                            ( 2.33)        ( 1.31)       (  .23)        (  .07)       (  .09)
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Redemption fees                                     .00*           .00*          .00*             -             -
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $  24.52       $  24.40      $  22.86       $  22.13      $  19.91
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               10.86c         13.16d           4.38        11.51c        17.23c
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)               32             36            42             38            21
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                     1.74           1.75          1.81           2.08          2.09
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                     1.73           1.75          1.81           1.96          2.07
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                            .47         .93d             .76            .64           .63
__________________________________________     ________       ________      ________       ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                          86             76            56             39            69
------------------------------------------     --------       --------      --------       --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charge.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   Includes non-recurring income from the Advisor recorded as a result of an
   administrative proceeding regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
   practices in connection with sales of DWS Scudder Funds. The non-recurring
   income resulted in an increase in net investment income of $0.033 per share
   and an increase in the ratio of net investment income of 0.14%. Excluding
   this non-recurring income, total return would have been 0.15% lower.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.94       $  10.06       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income b                                 .18            .18            .06
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .42           1.87            .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .60           2.05            .06
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .18)        (  .17)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .08)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .26)        (  .17)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.28       $  11.94       $  10.06
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     5.01          20.56            .60**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                    47             45             22
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         1.60           1.77           2.81*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          1.29        1.19e             1.66*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)               1.44           1.58           1.18*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               58             38              5
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from June 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e  The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering costs incurred since inception of the Fund. The
   ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.31%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 53
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           200a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.95       $  10.03       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income b                                 .08            .10            .02
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .42           1.88            .01
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .50           1.98            .03
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .09)        (  .06)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .08)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .17)        (  .06)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.28       $  11.95       $  10.03
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     4.15          19.84            .30**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                     2              2              2
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         2.39           2.60           3.58*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          2.05        1.94e             2.41*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)                .68            .83            .43*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               58             38              5
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from June 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e  The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering costs incurred since inception of the Fund. The
   ratio without this reimbursement would have been 2.06%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class C


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.94       $  10.03       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income b                                 .09            .11            .02
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .42           1.87            .01
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .51           1.98            .03
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .10)        (  .07)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .08)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .18)        (  .07)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.27       $  11.94       $  10.03
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     4.23          19.87            .30**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                    15             13              7
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         2.32           2.54           3.54*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          2.02        1.84e             2.31*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)                .71            .93            .53*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               58             38              5
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from June 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering costs incurred since inception of the Fund. The
   ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.96%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 55
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                       2007          2006           2005          2004          2003
<S>                                        <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD        $  50.80       $  44.37      $  41.25      $  36.44      $  30.15
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income a                         .94            .85           .67           .59           .59
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                         .02           7.20          3.05          4.81          6.28
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS               .96           8.05          3.72          5.40          6.87
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                       (  .98)        (  .67)       (  .60)       (  .59)       (  .58)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                          (  .42)        (  .95)            -             -             -
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                         ( 1.40)        ( 1.62)       (  .60)       (  .59)       (  .58)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                  .00*           .00*          .00*            -             -
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD              $  50.36       $  50.80      $  44.37      $  41.25      $  36.44
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               1.84        18.33c           9.07         14.97         23.18
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)         5,532          5,891         4,767         4,170         2,983
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                  1.08           1.12          1.12          1.14          1.27
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                  1.08           1.11          1.12          1.14          1.27
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)              1.82           1.78          1.56          1.54          1.87
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                       27             32             9            10            14
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                       2007          2006           2005          2004          2003
<S>                                        <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD        $  50.60       $  44.20      $  41.08      $  36.29      $  30.01
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income a                         .53            .47           .32           .28           .34
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                      (  .01)          7.17          3.03          4.78          6.26
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS               .52           7.64          3.35          5.06          6.60
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                       (  .54)        (  .29)       (  .23)       (  .27)       (  .32)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                          (  .42)        (  .95)            -             -             -
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                         (  .96)        ( 1.24)       (  .23)       (  .27)       (  .32)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                  .00*           .00*          .00*            -             -
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD              $  50.16       $  50.60      $  44.20      $  41.08      $  36.29
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               1.01        17.36c           8.18         14.02         22.19
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)           525            763           761           915         1,150
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                  1.89           1.93          1.95          1.96          2.08
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                  1.89           1.93          1.95          1.96          2.08
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)              1.02            .96           .73           .72          1.06
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                       27             32             9            10            14
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 57
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class C


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                       2007          2006           2005          2004          2003
<S>                                        <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD        $  50.66       $  44.25      $  41.13      $  36.34      $  30.04
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income a                         .57            .50           .35           .30           .35
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                      (  .01)          7.18          3.04          4.79          6.28
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS               .56           7.68          3.39          5.09          6.63
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                       (  .58)        (  .32)       (  .27)       (  .30)       (  .33)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                          (  .42)        (  .95)            -             -             -
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                         ( 1.00)        ( 1.27)       (  .27)       (  .30)       (  .33)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                  .00*           .00*          .00*            -             -
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD              $  50.22       $  50.66      $  44.25      $  41.13      $  36.34
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                               1.08        17.45c           8.26         14.08         22.27
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)         1,038          1,100           858           683           549
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                  1.82           1.86          1.88          1.92          2.02
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                  1.82           1.85          1.88          1.92          2.02
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)              1.09           1.04           .80           .76          1.12
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                       27             32             9            10            14
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

58 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class R


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                      2007           2006           2005          2004       2003a
<S>                                      <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>         <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------         -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD       $  50.72       $  44.29       $  41.22      $  36.43     $ 33.86
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     -------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income b                        .83            .79            .57           .46         .02
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     _______
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                        .00***        7.17           3.06          4.84        2.55
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     -------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS              .83           7.96           3.63          5.30        2.57
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     _______
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                      (  .89)        (  .58)        (  .56)       (  .51)          -
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     _______
  Net realized gains                         (  .42)        (  .95)             -             -           -
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     _______
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                        ( 1.31)        ( 1.53)        (  .56)       (  .51)          -
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     _______
Redemption fees                                 .00***         .00***         .00***          -           -
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     -------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD             $  50.24       $  50.72       $  44.29      $  41.22     $ 36.43
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     -------
Total Return (%)                               1.60        18.14c            8.87         14.67        7.59**
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     -------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   -------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)           29             31             11             2         .029
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                 1.31           1.25           1.36          1.48        1.30*
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                 1.31           1.24           1.36          1.48        1.30*
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)             1.60           1.65           1.32          1.20         .38*
________________________________________   ________       ________       ________      ________     ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                      27             32              9            10          14
----------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------      --------     --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from October 1, 2003 (commencement of operations of Class R
   shares) to November 30, 2003.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 59
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.96       $  10.04       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .10            .09         (  .01)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .79           1.84            .05
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .89           1.93            .04
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .09)        (  .01)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .15)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .24)        (  .01)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.61       $  11.96       $  10.04
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     7.54          19.20            .40**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                    48             21              4
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         1.61           2.55           6.68*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          1.35        1.25e             2.81*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)                .79            .86         (  .51)*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               82             34             10
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from August 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
   30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering cost incurred since inception of the Fund. The
   ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.54%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

60 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.87       $  10.02       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .01            .02         (  .03)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .79           1.83            .05
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .80           1.85            .02
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net realized gains                                  (  .15)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.52       $  11.87       $  10.02
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     6.72          18.46            .20**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                     4              3              1
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         2.46           3.36           7.41*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          2.05        1.95e             3.51*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)                .09            .16         ( 1.21)*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               82             34             10
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from August 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
   30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering cost incurred since the inception of the Fund.
   The ratio without this reimbursement would have been 2.24%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 61
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class C


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.86       $  10.02       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .01            .02         (  .03)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .79           1.82            .05
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .80           1.84            .02
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net realized gains                                  (  .15)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.51       $  11.86       $  10.02
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c,d                                     6.81          18.36            .20**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                    20              9              2
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         2.37           3.34           7.46*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          2.05        1.95e             3.51*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)                .09            .16         ( 1.21)*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               82             34             10
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from August 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
   30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

d   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

e   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering cost incurred since the inception of the Fund.
   The ratio without this reimbursement would have been 2.24%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

62 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class A


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007          2006          2005          2004          2003
<S>                                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $  40.05      $  35.36      $  31.98      $  25.27      $  18.46
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss)a                    .16           .13           .17           .09           .17
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           .91          8.09          3.50          6.79          6.73
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                1.07          8.22          3.67          6.88          6.90
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                              -        (  .39)            -        (  .17)       (  .09)
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                            ( 2.11)       ( 3.14)       (  .29)            -             -
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                           ( 2.11)       ( 3.53)       (  .29)       (  .17)       (  .09)
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                    .00*          .00*          .00*            -             -
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $  39.01      $  40.05      $  35.36      $  31.98      $  25.27
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)b                                 2.79         25.45         11.55         27.37         37.49
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)           1,405         1,206           703           579           351
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses (%)                             1.20          1.19          1.27          1.29          1.43
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                           .42           .39           .52           .35           .91
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                         60            48            67            64            67
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 63
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class B


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                          2007           2006           2005           2004           2003
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $ 37.03        $ 32.84        $ 30.01        $ 23.76        $ 17.41
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss)a               (  .10)        (  .13)        (  .09)        (  .12)           .03
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                         .77           7.46           3.21           6.37           6.32
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS               .67           7.33           3.12           6.25           6.35
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
Less distributions from:
  Net realized gains                          ( 2.11)        ( 3.14)        (  .29)             -              -
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
Redemption fees                                  .00*           .00*           .00*             -              -
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $ 35.59        $ 37.03        $ 32.84        $ 30.01        $ 23.76
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------
Total Return (%)b                               1.92          24.39          10.50          26.30          36.47
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)            92            117            109            125            133
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
Ratio of expenses (%)                           2.02           2.06           2.19           2.16           2.27
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                      (  .40)        (  .48)        (  .40)        (  .52)           .07
__________________________________________    _______        _______        _______        _______        _______
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                       60             48             67             64             67
------------------------------------------    -------        -------        -------        -------        -------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

64 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class C


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007           2006           2005           2004           2003
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $  37.51       $  33.19       $  30.28       $  23.94       $  17.54
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss)a                 (  .08)        (  .09)        (  .05)        (  .09)           .04
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           .79           7.55           3.25           6.43           6.36
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 .71           7.46           3.20           6.34           6.40
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net realized gains                            ( 2.11)        ( 3.14)        (  .29)             -              -
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                    .00*           .00*           .00*             -              -
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $  36.11       $  37.51       $  33.19       $  30.28       $  23.94
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)b                                 2.00          24.54          10.64          26.48          36.49
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)             249            270            152            106             71
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses (%)                             1.95           1.93           2.05           2.04           2.21
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                        (  .33)        (  .35)        (  .26)        (  .40)           .13
_________________________________________     ________       ________       ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                         60             48             67             64             67
-----------------------------------------     --------       --------       --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 65
<PAGE>

HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS
Offered in this prospectus are share classes noted on the cover of the
prospectus. Each class has its own fees and expenses, offering you a choice of
cost structures. Each fund may offer other classes of shares in a separate
prospectus. These shares are intended for investors seeking the advice and
assistance of a financial advisor, who will typically receive compensation for
those services. Class R shares are only available to participants in certain
retirement plans.

THE FOLLOWING PAGES TELL YOU HOW TO INVEST IN A FUND AND WHAT TO EXPECT AS A
SHAREHOLDER. The following pages also tell you about many of the services,
choices and benefits of being a shareholder. You'll also find information on
how to check the status of your account using the method that's most convenient
for you.

If you're investing directly with DWS Scudder, all of this information applies
to you. If you're investing through a "third party provider" - for example, a
workplace retirement plan, financial supermarket or financial advisor - your
provider may have its own policies or instructions and you should follow those.


You can find out more about the topics covered here by speaking with your
FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR A REPRESENTATIVE OF YOUR WORKPLACE RETIREMENT PLAN OR
OTHER INVESTMENT PROVIDER.

Before you invest, take a moment to look over the characteristics of each share
class, so that you can be sure to choose the class that's right for you. YOU
MAY WANT TO ASK YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO HELP YOU WITH THIS DECISION.
<PAGE>

CHOOSING A SHARE CLASS

We describe each share class in detail on the following pages. But first, you
may want to look at the table below, which gives you a brief description and
comparison of the main features of each class.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 CLASSES AND FEATURES                          POINTS TO HELP YOU COMPARE
<S>                                           <C>
 CLASS A
 -  Sales charge of up to 5.75% charged        -  Some investors may be able to reduce
  when you buy shares                         or eliminate their sales charge; see
                                              "Class A shares"
 -  In most cases, no charge when you
  sell shares                                 -  Total annual expenses are lower than
                                              those for Class B or Class C
 -  Up to 0.25% annual shareholder
  servicing fee
 CLASS B
 -  No sales charge when you buy shares        -  The deferred sales charge rate falls to
                                              zero after six years
 -  Deferred sales charge declining from
  4.00%, charged when you sell shares         -  Shares automatically convert to
  you bought within the last six years        Class A after six years, which means
                                              lower annual expenses going forward
 -  0.75% annual distribution fee and up
  to 0.25% annual shareholder servicing
  fee
 CLASS C
 -  No sales charge when you buy shares        -  The deferred sales charge rate for one
                                              year is lower for Class C shares than
 -  Deferred sales charge of 1.00%,
                                              Class B shares, but your shares never
  charged when you sell shares you
                                              convert to Class A, so annual expenses
  bought within the last year
                                              remain higher
 -  0.75% annual distribution fee and up
  to 0.25% annual shareholder servicing
  fee
 CLASS R
 -  No sales charge when you buy or sell       -  Class R is only available to participants
  shares                                      in certain retirement plans
 -  0.25% annual distribution fee and up
  to 0.25% annual shareholder servicing
  fee
</TABLE>


Your financial advisor will typically be paid a fee when you buy shares and may
receive different levels of compensation depending upon which class of shares
you buy. Each fund may pay financial advisors or other intermediaries
compensation for the services they provide to their clients. This compensation
may vary depending on the class share and fund you buy. Your financial advisor
may also receive compensation from the Advisor and/or its affiliates. Please
see "Financial intermediary support payments" for more information.



                                                    Choosing a Share Class  | 67
<PAGE>

           Class A shares

           Class A shares may make sense for long-term investors, especially
           those who are eligible for a reduced or eliminated sales charge.

           Class A shares have a 12b-1 plan, under which a shareholder
           servicing fee of up to 0.25% is deducted from class assets each
           year. Because the shareholder servicing fee is continuous in nature,
           it may, over time, increase the cost of your investment and may cost
           you more than paying other types of sales charges.

           Class A shares have an up-front sales charge that varies with the
           amount you invest:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FRONT-END SALES          FRONT-END SALES
                                CHARGE AS %          CHARGE AS % OF YOUR
YOUR INVESTMENT            OF OFFERING PRICE 1,2        NET INVESTMENT 2
<S>                       <C>                       <C>
  Up to $50,000           5.75%                     6.10%
$    50,000-$99,999       4.50                      4.71
$  100,000-$249,999       3.50                      3.63
$  250,000-$499,999       2.60                      2.67
$  500,000-$999,999       2.00                      2.04
  $1 million or more            see below                see below
</TABLE>


           1   The offering price includes the sales charge.

           2   Because of rounding in the calculation of the offering price,
               the actual front-end sales charge paid by an investor may be
               higher or lower than the percentages noted.


           YOU MAY BE ABLE TO LOWER YOUR CLASS A SALES CHARGE IF:

           -  you plan to invest at least $50,000 in Class A shares (including
              Class A shares in other retail DWS funds) over the next 24 months
              ("Letter of Intent")

           -  the amount of Class A shares you already own (including Class A
              shares in other retail DWS funds) plus the amount you're
              investing now in Class A shares is at least $50,000 ("Cumulative
              Discount")

           -  you are investing a total of $50,000 or more in Class A shares of
              several retail DWS funds on the same day ("Combined Purchases")

68 | Choosing a Share Class
<PAGE>

           The point of these three features is to let you count investments
           made at other times or in certain other funds for purposes of
           calculating your present sales charge. Any time you can use the
           privileges to "move" your investment into a lower sales charge
           category, it's generally beneficial for you to do so.

           For purposes of determining whether you are eligible for a reduced
           Class A sales charge, you and your immediate family (your spouse or
           life partner and your children or stepchildren age 21 or younger)
           may aggregate your investments in the DWS family of funds. This
           includes, for example, investments held in a retirement account, an
           employee benefit plan or at a financial advisor other than the one
           handling your current purchase. These combined investments will be
           valued at their current offering price to determine whether your
           current investment qualifies for a reduced sales charge.

           To receive a reduction in your Class A initial sales charge, you
           must let your financial advisor or Shareholder Services know at the
           time you purchase shares that you qualify for such a reduction. You
           may be asked by your financial advisor or Shareholder Services to
           provide account statements or other information regarding related
           accounts of you or your immediate family in order to verify your
           eligibility for a reduced sales charge.

           For more information about sales charge discounts, please visit
           www.dws-scudder.com (click on the link entitled "Fund Sales Charge
           and Breakpoint Schedule"), consult with your financial advisor or
           refer to the section entitled "Purchase or Redemption of Shares" in
           each fund's Statement of Additional Information.

           IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BUY CLASS A SHARES
           WITHOUT A SALES CHARGE. For example, the sales charge will be waived
           if you are reinvesting dividends or distributions or if you are
           exchanging an investment in Class A shares of another fund in the
           DWS family of funds for an investment in Class A shares of a fund.
           In addition, a sales charge waiver may apply to transactions by
           certain retirement plans and certain other entities or persons
           (e.g., affiliated persons of Deutsche Asset Management or the DWS
           funds) and with respect to certain types of investments (e.g., an
           investment advisory or agency commission program under which you pay
           a fee to an investment advisor or other firm for portfolio
           management or brokerage services).


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<PAGE>

           Details regarding the types of investment programs and categories of
           investors eligible for a sales charge waiver are provided in each
           fund's Statement of Additional Information.

           There are a number of additional provisions that apply in order to
           be eligible for a sales charge waiver. Each fund may waive the sales
           charge for investors in other situations as well. Your financial
           advisor or Shareholder Services can answer your questions and help
           you determine if you are eligible.

           IF YOU'RE INVESTING $1 MILLION OR MORE, either as a lump sum or
           through one of the sales charge reduction features described above,
           you may be eligible to buy Class A shares without a sales charge
           ("Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege"). However, you may be charged
           a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% on any shares you
           sell within 12 months of owning them and a similar charge of 0.50%
           on shares you sell within the following six months. This CDSC is
           waived under certain circumstances (see "Policies You Should Know
           About"). Your financial advisor or Shareholder Services can answer
           your questions and help you determine if you're eligible.


           Class B shares

           Class B shares may make sense for long-term investors who prefer to
           see all of their investment go to work right away and can accept
           somewhat higher annual expenses. Please note, however, that since
           not all DWS funds offer Class B shares, exchange options may be
           limited.

           With Class B shares, you pay no up-front sales charge to a fund.
           Class B shares have a 12b-1 plan, under which a distribution fee of
           0.75% and a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% are deducted
           from class assets each year. This means the annual expenses for
           Class B shares are somewhat higher (and their performance
           correspondingly lower) compared to Class A shares. However, unlike
           Class A shares, your entire investment goes to work immediately.
           After six years, Class B shares automatically convert on a tax-free
           basis to Class A shares, which has the net effect of lowering the
           annual expenses from the seventh year on.


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           Class B shares have a CDSC. This charge declines over the years you
           own shares and disappears completely after six years of ownership.
           But for any shares you sell within those six years, you may be
           charged as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    YEAR AFTER YOU BOUGHT SHARES               CDSC ON SHARES YOU SELL
<S>                                    <C>
  First year                           4.00%
  Second or third year                 3.00
  Fourth or fifth year                 2.00
  Sixth year                           1.00
  Seventh year and later               None (automatic conversion to Class A)
</TABLE>


           This CDSC is waived under certain circumstances (see "Policies You
           Should Know About"). Your financial advisor or Shareholder Services
           can answer your questions and help you determine if you're eligible.


           While Class B shares don't have any front-end sales charge, their
           higher annual expenses mean that over the years you could end up
           paying more than the equivalent of the maximum allowable front-end
           sales charge.

           If you are thinking of making a large purchase in Class B shares or
           if you already own a large amount of Class A shares of a fund or
           other DWS funds, it may be more cost efficient to purchase Class A
           shares instead. Orders to purchase Class B shares of $100,000 or
           more will be declined with the exception of orders received from
           financial representatives acting for clients whose shares are held
           in an omnibus account and certain employer-sponsored employee
           benefit plans.


                                                    Choosing a Share Class  | 71
<PAGE>

           Class C shares

           Class C shares may appeal to investors who plan to sell some or all
           of their shares within six years of buying them or who aren't
           certain of their investment time horizon.

           With Class C shares, you pay no up-front sales charge to a fund.
           Class C shares have a 12b-1 plan, under which a distribution fee of
           0.75% and a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% are deducted
           from class assets each year. Because of these fees, the annual
           expenses for Class C shares are similar to those of Class B shares,
           but higher than those for Class A shares (and the performance of
           Class C shares is correspondingly lower than that of Class A
           shares).

           Unlike Class B shares, Class C shares do NOT automatically convert
           to Class A shares after six years, so they continue to have higher
           annual expenses.

           Class C shares have a CDSC, but only on shares you sell within one
           year of buying them:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   YEAR AFTER YOU BOUGHT SHARES        CDSC ON SHARES YOU SELL
<S>                                   <C>
  First year                                    1.00%
  Second year and later                         None
</TABLE>


           This CDSC is waived under certain circumstances (see "Policies You
           Should Know About"). Your financial advisor or Shareholder Services
           can answer your questions and help you determine if you're eligible.


           While Class C shares do not have an up-front sales charge, their
           higher annual expenses mean that, over the years, you could end up
           paying more than the equivalent of the maximum allowable up-front
           sales charge.

           Orders to purchase Class C shares of $500,000 or more will be
           declined with the exception of orders received from financial
           representatives acting for clients whose shares are held in an
           omnibus account and certain employer-sponsored employee benefit
           plans.


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           Class R shares

           Class R shares have no initial sales charge or deferred sales
           charge. Class R shares have a 12b-1 plan, under which a distribution
           fee of 0.25% and a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% are
           deducted from class assets each year. Because distribution fees are
           continuous in nature, these fees may, over time, increase the cost
           of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of
           sales charges.


           Eligibility requirements

           YOU MAY BUY CLASS R SHARES if you are a participant in any of the
           following types of employer-sponsored plans that offer
           Class R shares of the fund:

           -  All section 401(a) and 457 plans

           -  Certain section 403(b)(7) plans

           -  401(k), profit sharing, money purchase pension and defined
              benefit plans

           -  Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

                                                    Choosing a Share Class  | 73
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How to BUY Class A, B and C Shares



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 FIRST INVESTMENT                                ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS
<S>                                             <C>
 $1,000 or more for most accounts                $50 or more for regular accounts and
 $500 or more for IRAs                          IRAs
 $500 or more for an account with an            $50 or more for an account with an
 Automatic Investment Plan                      Automatic Investment Plan
 THROUGH A FINANCIAL ADVISOR
 -  To obtain an application, contact your      -  Contact your advisor using the
  advisor                                       method that's most convenient for you
 BY MAIL OR EXPRESS MAIL (SEE BELOW)
 -  Fill out and sign an application            -  Send a check made payable to "DWS
                                                Scudder" and an investment slip to us
 -  Send it to us at the appropriate
  address, along with an investment             -  If you don't have an investment slip,
  check made payable to "DWS                    simply include a letter with your
  Scudder"                                      name, account number, the full name
                                                of the fund and the share class and
                                                your investment instructions
 BY WIRE
 -  Call (800) 621-1048 for instructions        -  Call (800) 621-1048 for instructions
 BY PHONE
 Not available                                  -  Call (800) 621-1048 for instructions
 WITH AN AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN
 -  Fill in the information on our              -  To set up regular investments from a
  application including a check for the         bank checking account call (800) 621-
  initial investment and a voided check         1048 ($50 minimum)
 USING QuickBuy
 Not available                                  -  Call (800) 621-1048 to make sure
                                                QuickBuy is set up on your account; if
                                                it is, you can request a transfer from
                                                your bank account of any amount
                                                between $50 and $250,000
 ON THE INTERNET
 Not available                                  -  Call (800) 621-1048 to ensure you have
                                                electronic services
                                                -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or
                                                log in if already registered
                                                -  Follow the instructions for buying
                                                shares with money from your bank
                                                account
</TABLE>


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REGULAR MAIL:

First Investment: DWS Scudder, PO Box 219356, Kansas City, MO 64121-9356
Additional Investments: DWS Scudder, PO Box 219154, Kansas City, MO 64121-9154

EXPRESS, REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL:
DWS Scudder, 210 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105-1614

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How to EXCHANGE or SELL Class A, B and C Shares

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 EXCHANGING INTO ANOTHER FUND                    SELLING SHARES
<S>                                             <C>
                                                 Some transactions, including most for
 -  Exchanges into existing accounts:
                                                over $100,000, can only be ordered in
  $50 minimum per fund
                                                writing with a signature guarantee;
 -  Exchanges into new accounts:
                                                please see "Signature Guarantee"
  $1,000 minimum per fund for most
  accounts
  $500 minimum for IRAs
 THROUGH A FINANCIAL ADVISOR
 -  Contact your advisor using the              -  Contact your advisor by the method
  method that's most convenient for you         that's most convenient for you
 BY PHONE                                        BY PHONE OR WIRE
 -  Call (800) 621-1048 for instructions        -  Call (800) 621-1048 for instructions
 BY MAIL OR EXPRESS MAIL
 (see previous page for address)
 Write a letter that includes:                  Write a letter that includes:
 -  the fund, class and account number          -  the fund, class and account number
  you're exchanging out of                      from which you want to sell shares
 -  the dollar amount or number of shares       -  the dollar amount or number of shares
  you want to exchange                          you want to sell
 -  the name and class of the fund you          -  your name(s), signature(s) and
  want to exchange into                         address, as they appear on your
                                                account
 -  your name(s), signature(s) and
  address, as they appear on your               -  a daytime telephone number
  account
 -  a daytime telephone number
 WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE PLAN                 WITH AN AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
 -  To set up regular exchanges from a          -  Call (800) 621-1048 (minimum $50)
  fund account, call (800) 621-1048
 USING QuickSell
 Not available                                  -  Call (800) 621-1048 to make sure
                                                QuickSell is set up on your account; if
                                                it is, you can request a transfer to your
                                                bank account of any amount between
                                                $50 and $250,000
 ON THE INTERNET
 -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or          -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or
  log in if already registered                  log in if already registered
 -  Follow the instructions for making on-      -  Follow the instructions for making on-
  line exchanges                                line redemptions
</TABLE>


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<S>               <C>
TO REACH US:      WEB SITE: www.dws-scudder.com
                  TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVE: (800) 621-1048, M-F, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET
                  TDD LINE: (800) 972-3006, M-F, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET
</TABLE>



                           How to Exchange or Sell Class A, B and C Shares  | 75
<PAGE>

How to BUY and SELL Class R Shares



           If your plan sponsor has selected Class R shares as an investment
           option, you may buy Class R shares through your securities dealer or
           through any financial institution that is authorized to act as a
           shareholder servicing agent ("shareholder servicing agent"). Contact
           them for details on how to enter and pay for your order. Shareholder
           servicing agents include brokers, financial representatives or any
           other bank, dealer or other institution that has a sub-shareholder
           servicing agreement with the funds. Shareholder servicing agents may
           charge additional fees to investors for those services not otherwise
           included in their sub-distribution or servicing agreement, such as
           cash management or special trust or retirement investment reporting.
           In addition, the Advisor or administrator may provide compensation
           to shareholder servicing agents for distribution, administrative and
           promotional services.

           There are no minimum investments with respect to Class R shares.

           Instructions for buying and selling shares must generally be
           submitted by your employer-sponsored plan, not by plan participants
           for whose benefit the shares are held. Please contact your
           shareholder servicing agent for more information on how to open a
           fund account.


           Financial intermediary support payments

           The Advisor, DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor")
           and/or their affiliates may pay additional compensation, out of
           their own assets and not as an additional charge to each fund, to
           selected affiliated and unaffiliated brokers, dealers, participating
           insurance companies or other financial intermediaries ("financial
           advisors") in connection with the sale and/or distribution of fund
           shares or the retention and/or servicing of fund investors and fund
           shares ("revenue sharing"). Such revenue sharing payments are in
           addition to any distribution or service fees payable under any Rule
           12b-1 or service plan of each fund, any record keeping/sub-transfer
           agency/networking fees payable by each fund (generally through the
           Distributor or an affiliate) and/or the Distributor to certain
           financial advisors for performing such services and any sales
           charge, commissions, non-cash compensation arrangements expressly
           permitted under applicable rules of the Financial Industry
           Regulatory Authority or other concessions described in the fee table
           or elsewhere in


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<PAGE>

           this prospectus or the Statement of Additional Information as
           payable to all financial advisors. For example, the Advisor, the
           Distributor and/or their affiliates may compensate financial
           advisors for providing a fund with "shelf space" or access to a
           third party platform or fund offering list or other marketing
           programs, including, without limitation, inclusion of the fund on
           preferred or recommended sales lists, mutual fund "supermarket"
           platforms and other formal sales programs; granting the Distributor
           access to the financial advisor's sales force; granting the
           Distributor access to the financial advisor's conferences and
           meetings; assistance in training and educating the financial
           advisor's personnel; and obtaining other forms of marketing support.


           The level of revenue sharing payments made to financial advisors may
           be a fixed fee or based upon one or more of the following factors:
           gross sales, current assets and/or number of accounts of each fund
           attributable to the financial advisor, the particular fund or fund
           type or other measures as agreed to by the Advisor, the Distributor
           and/or their affiliates and the financial advisors or any
           combination thereof. The amount of these revenue sharing payments is
           determined at the discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or
           their affiliates from time to time, may be substantial, and may be
           different for different financial advisors based on, for example,
           the nature of the services provided by the financial advisor.

           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates currently make
           revenue sharing payments from their own assets in connection with
           the sale and/or distribution of DWS Fund shares or the retention
           and/or servicing of investors and DWS Fund shares to financial
           advisors in amounts that generally range from .01% up to .50% of
           assets of each fund serviced and maintained by the financial
           advisor, .10% to .25% of sales of each fund attributable to the
           financial advisor, a flat fee of $12,500 up to $500,000, or any
           combination thereof. These amounts are subject to change at the
           discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates.
           Receipt of, or the prospect of receiving, this additional
           compensation may influence your financial advisor's recommendation
           of each fund or of any particular share class of each fund. You
           should review your financial advisor's compensation disclosure
           and/or talk to your financial advisor to obtain more information on
           how this compensation may have influenced your financial advisor's
           recommendation of each fund. Additional information regarding these
           revenue sharing


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<PAGE>

           payments is included in each fund's Statement of Additional
           Information, which is available to you on request at no charge (see
           the back cover of this prospectus for more information on how to
           request a copy of the Statement of Additional Information).

           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may also make
           such revenue sharing payments to financial advisors under the terms
           discussed above in connection with the distribution of both DWS
           funds and non-DWS funds by financial advisors to retirement plans
           that obtain record keeping services from ADP, Inc. on the DWS
           Scudder branded retirement plan platform (the "Platform") with the
           level of revenue sharing payments being based upon sales of both the
           DWS funds and the non-DWS funds by the financial advisor on the
           Platform or current assets of both the DWS funds and the non-DWS
           funds serviced and maintained by the financial advisor on the
           Platform.

           It is likely that broker-dealers that execute portfolio transactions
           for each fund will include firms that also sell shares of the DWS
           funds to their customers. However, the Advisor will not consider
           sales of DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of
           broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the DWS funds.
           Accordingly, the Advisor has implemented policies and procedures
           reasonably designed to prevent its traders from considering sales of
           DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to
           execute portfolio transactions for each fund. In addition, the
           Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates will not use fund
           brokerage to pay for their obligation to provide additional
           compensation to financial advisors as described above.


POLICIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

           Along with the information on the previous pages, the policies below
           may affect you as a shareholder. Some of this information, such as
           the section on distributions and taxes, applies to all investors,
           including those investing through a financial advisor.


78 | Policies You Should Know About
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           If you are investing through a financial advisor or through a
           retirement plan, check the materials you received from them about
           how to buy and sell shares because particular financial advisors or
           other intermediaries may adopt policies, procedures or limitations
           that are separate from those described by a fund. Please note that a
           financial advisor may charge fees separate from those charged by a
           fund and may be compensated by a fund.

           Keep in mind that the information in this prospectus applies only to
           the shares offered herein. Other share classes are described in
           separate prospectuses and have different fees, requirements and
           services.

           In order to reduce the amount of mail you receive and to help reduce
           expenses, we generally send a single copy of any shareholder report
           and prospectus to each household. If you do not want the mailing of
           these documents to be combined with those for other members of your
           household, please contact your financial advisor or call (800)
           621-1048.

           DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND. Effective December 29, 2006, DWS
           Dreman Small Cap Value Fund was closed to new investors except as
           described below. Unless you fit into one of the investor eligibility
           categories described below, you may not invest in the fund.

           You may purchase fund shares through your existing fund account and
           reinvest dividends and capital gains if, as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern
           time December 29, 2006, you were:

           -  a current fund shareholder; or

           -  a participant in any group retirement, employee stock bonus,
              pension or profit sharing plan that offers the fund as an
              investment option.

           New accounts may be opened for:

           -  transfers of shares from existing accounts in this fund
              (including IRA rollovers);

           -  Officers, Trustees and Directors of the DWS Funds, and full-time
              employees and their family members of DIMA and its affiliates;


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<PAGE>

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
           sharing plan using the Flex subaccount recordkeeping system made
           available through ADP Inc. under an alliance with DWS Scudder
           Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI") ("Flex Plans");

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
              sharing plan, other than a Flex Plan, that includes the fund as
              an investment option as of December 29, 2006;

           -  purchases through any comprehensive or "wrap" fee program or
              other fee based program; or

           -  accounts managed by DIMA, any advisory products offered by DIMA
              or DWS-SDI and the portfolios of DWS Allocation Series or other
              fund of funds managed by DIMA or its affiliates.

           Except as otherwise noted, these restrictions apply to investments
           made directly with DWS-SDI, the fund's principal underwriter or
           through an intermediary relationship with a financial services firm
           established with respect to the DWS Funds as of December 29, 2006.
           Institutions that maintain omnibus account arrangements are not
           allowed to open new sub-accounts for new investors, unless the
           investor is one of the types listed above. Once an account is
           closed, new investments will not be accepted unless you satisfy one
           of the investor eligibility categories listed above.

           Exchanges will not be permitted unless the exchange is being made
           into an existing fund account.

           DWS-SDI may, at its discretion, require appropriate documentation
           that shows an investor is eligible to purchase fund shares.

           The fund may resume sales of shares to additional investors at a
           future date, but has no present intention to do so.

           IRA ROLLOVERS. You may complete a direct rollover from an
           employer-sponsored plan offering Class R shares to an IRA account by
           reinvesting up to the full amount of your distribution in Class A
           shares of any DWS fund at net asset value. Subsequent purchases of
           Class A shares will be made at the public offering price as
           described in the prospectus for Class A shares. Please note that if
           you terminate your participation in an employer-sponsored plan and
           transfer all of your Class R shares, you will lose the privilege of
           purchasing Class R shares in the future. Rollovers to a DWS Class R
           share IRA are not permitted.


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           Policies about transactions

           EACH FUND IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange
           is open. Each fund calculates its share price for each class every
           business day, as of the close of regular trading on the New York
           Stock Exchange (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but sometimes
           earlier, as in the case of scheduled half-day trading or unscheduled
           suspensions of trading). You can place an order to buy or sell
           shares at any time.

           To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money
           laundering activities, federal law requires all financial
           institutions to obtain, verify and record information that
           identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you:
           When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date
           of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
           Some or all of this information will be used to verify the identity
           of all persons opening an account.

           We might request additional information about you (which may include
           certain documents, such as articles of incorporation for companies)
           to help us verify your identity and, in some cases, the information
           and/or documents may be required to conduct the verification. The
           information and documents will be used solely to verify your
           identity.

           We will attempt to collect any missing required and requested
           information by contacting you or your financial advisor. If we are
           unable to obtain this information within the time frames established
           by each fund, then we may reject your application and order.

           Each fund will not invest your purchase until all required and
           requested identification information has been provided and your
           application has been submitted in "good order." After we receive all
           the information, your application is deemed to be in good order and
           we accept your purchase, you will receive the net asset value per
           share next calculated, less any applicable sales charge.

           If we are unable to verify your identity within time frames
           established by each fund, after a reasonable effort to do so, you
           will receive written notification.

           With certain limited exceptions, only US residents may invest in
           each fund.


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<PAGE>

           Because orders placed through a financial advisor must be forwarded
           to the transfer agent before they can be processed, you'll need to
           allow extra time. Your financial advisor should be able to tell you
           approximately when your order will be processed. It is the
           responsibility of your financial advisor to forward your order to
           the transfer agent in a timely manner.

           INITIAL PURCHASE. The minimum initial investment for Class A, B and
           C shares is $1,000, except for investments on behalf of participants
           in certain fee-based and wrap programs offered through certain
           financial intermediaries approved by the Advisor, for which there is
           no minimum initial investment; and IRAs, for which the minimum
           initial investment is $500 per account. The minimum initial
           investment is $500 per account if you establish an automatic
           investment plan. Group retirement plans and certain other accounts
           have similar or lower minimum share balance requirements.

           SUB-MINIMUM BALANCES. Each fund may close your account and send you
           the proceeds if your balance falls below $1,000 ($250 for retirement
           accounts and $500 for accounts with an Automatic Investment Plan
           funded with $50 or more per month in subsequent investments). We
           will give you 60 days' notice (90 days for retirement accounts) so
           you can either increase your balance or close your account (these
           policies don't apply to investors with $100,000 or more in DWS fund
           shares, investors in certain fee-based and wrap programs offered
           through certain financial intermediaries approved by the Advisor,
           group retirement plans and certain other accounts having lower
           minimum share balance requirements or Class R shares).

           SUBSEQUENT INVESTMENTS. The minimum subsequent investment is $50.
           However, there is no minimum investment requirement for subsequent
           investments in Class A shares on behalf of participants in certain
           fee-based and wrap programs offered through certain financial
           intermediaries approved by the Advisor.

           MARKET TIMING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Short-term and excessive
           trading of fund shares may present risks to long-term shareholders,
           including potential dilution in the value of fund shares,
           interference with the efficient management of a fund's portfolio
           (including losses on the sale of investments), taxable gains to
           remaining shareholders and increased brokerage and administrative
           costs. These risks may be more pronounced if a fund invests in
           certain securities, such as those that trade in foreign markets, are
           illiquid or do not otherwise have "readily


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<PAGE>

           available market quotations." Certain investors may seek to employ
           short-term trading strategies aimed at exploiting variations in
           portfolio valuation that arise from the nature of the securities
           held by a fund (e.g., "time zone arbitrage"). Each fund discourages
           short-term and excessive trading and has adopted policies and
           procedures that are intended to detect and deter short-term and
           excessive trading.

           Pursuant to its policies, each fund will impose a 2% redemption fee
           on fund shares held for less than a specified holding period
           (subject to certain exceptions discussed below under "Redemption
           fees"). Each fund also reserves the right to reject or cancel a
           purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. For
           example, a fund may in its discretion reject or cancel a purchase or
           an exchange order even if the transaction is not subject to the
           specific roundtrip transaction limitation described below if the
           Advisor believes that there appears to be a pattern of short-term or
           excessive trading activity by a shareholder or deems any other
           trading activity harmful or disruptive to a fund. Each fund, through
           its Advisor and transfer agent, will measure short-term and
           excessive trading by the number of roundtrip transactions within a
           shareholder's account during a rolling 12-month period. A
           "roundtrip" transaction is defined as any combination of purchase
           and redemption activity (including exchanges) of the same fund's
           shares. Each fund may take other trading activity into account if a
           fund believes such activity is of an amount or frequency that may be
           harmful to long-term shareholders or disruptive to portfolio
           management.

           Shareholders are limited to four roundtrip transactions in the same
           DWS Fund (excluding money market funds) over a rolling 12-month
           period. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions in the
           same DWS Fund within a rolling 12-month period generally will be
           blocked from making additional purchases of, or exchanges into, that
           DWS Fund. Each fund has sole discretion whether to remove a block
           from a shareholder's account. The rights of a shareholder to redeem
           shares of a DWS Fund are not affected by the four roundtrip
           transaction limitation, but all redemptions remain subject to each
           fund's redemption fee policy (see "Redemption fees" described
           below).


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           Each fund may make exceptions to the roundtrip transaction policy
           for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Advisor,
           the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or
           are not abusive or harmful to a fund, such as, but not limited to,
           systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions,
           transactions initiated by a fund or administrator and transactions
           by certain qualified fund-of-fund(s).

           In certain circumstances where shareholders hold shares of a fund
           through a financial intermediary, the fund may rely upon the
           financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive
           trading if the Advisor believes that the financial intermediary's
           policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that
           are not in the best interests of a fund. A financial intermediary's
           policy relating to short-term or excessive trading may be more or
           less restrictive than the DWS Funds' policy, may permit certain
           transactions not permitted by the DWS Funds' policies, or prohibit
           transactions not subject to the DWS Funds' policies.

           The Advisor may also accept undertakings from a financial
           intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on
           behalf of a fund that provide a substantially similar level of
           protection for each fund against such transactions. For example,
           certain financial intermediaries may have contractual, legal or
           operational restrictions that prevent them from blocking an account.
           In such instances, the financial intermediary may use alternate
           techniques that the Advisor considers to be a reasonable substitute
           for such a block.

           In addition, if a fund invests some portion of its assets in foreign
           securities, it has adopted certain fair valuation practices intended
           to protect the fund from "time zone arbitrage" with respect to its
           foreign securities holdings and other trading practices that seek to
           exploit variations in portfolio valuation that arise from the nature
           of the securities held by a fund. (See "How each fund calculates
           share price.")

           There is no assurance that these policies and procedures will be
           effective in limiting short-term and excessive trading in all cases.
           For example, the Advisor may not be able to effectively monitor,
           detect or limit short-term or excessive trading by underlying
           shareholders that occurs through omnibus accounts maintained by
           broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries. The Advisor


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           reviews trading activity at the omnibus level to detect short-term
           or excessive trading. If the Advisor has reason to suspect that
           short-term or excessive trading is occurring at the omnibus level,
           the Advisor will contact the financial intermediary to request
           underlying shareholder level activity. Depending on the amount of
           fund shares held in such omnibus accounts (which may represent most
           of a fund's shares) short-term and/or excessive trading of fund
           shares could adversely affect long-term shareholders in a fund. If
           short-term or excessive trading is identified, the Advisor will take
           appropriate action.

           Each fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or
           terminated at any time.

           REDEMPTION FEES. Each fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the
           total redemption amount (calculated at net asset value, without
           regard to the effect of any contingent deferred sales charge; any
           contingent deferred sales charge is also assessed on the total
           redemption amount without regard to the assessment of the 2%
           redemption fee) on all fund shares redeemed or exchanged within 15
           days of buying them (either by purchase or exchange). The redemption
           fee is paid directly to each fund and is designed to encourage
           long-term investment and to offset transaction and other costs
           associated with short-term or excessive trading. For purposes of
           determining whether the redemption fee applies, shares held the
           longest time will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held
           the shortest time will be treated as being redeemed last.

           The redemption fee is applicable to fund shares purchased either
           directly or through a financial intermediary, such as a
           broker-dealer. Transactions through financial intermediaries
           typically are placed with a fund on an omnibus basis and include
           both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple
           investors. These purchase and sale transactions are generally netted
           against one another and placed on an aggregate basis; consequently
           the identities of the individuals on whose behalf the transactions
           are placed generally are not known to a fund. For this reason, each
           fund has undertaken to notify financial intermediaries of their
           obligation to assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and to
           collect and remit the proceeds to each fund. However, due to
           operational requirements, the intermediaries' methods for tracking
           and calculating the fee may be inadequate or differ in some respects
           from each fund's. Subject to approval by the Advisor or each fund's
           Board, intermediaries


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           who transact business on an omnibus basis may implement the
           redemption fees according to their own operational guidelines (which
           may be different than the funds' policies) and remit the fees to the
           funds.

           The redemption fee will not be charged in connection with the
           following exchange or redemption transactions: (i) transactions on
           behalf of participants in certain research wrap programs; (ii)
           transactions on behalf of a shareholder to return any excess IRA
           contributions to the shareholder; (iii) transactions on behalf of a
           shareholder to effect a required minimum distribution on an IRA;
           (iv) transactions on behalf of any mutual fund advised by the
           Advisor and its affiliates (e.g., "funds of funds") or, in the case
           of a master/feeder relationship, redemptions by the feeder fund from
           the master portfolio; (v) transactions on behalf of certain
           unaffiliated mutual funds operating as funds of funds; (vi)
           transactions following death or disability of any registered
           shareholder, beneficial owner or grantor of a living trust with
           respect to shares purchased before death or disability; (vii)
           transactions involving hardship of any registered shareholder;
           (viii) systematic transactions with pre-defined trade dates for
           purchases, exchanges or redemptions, such as automatic account
           rebalancing, or loan origination and repayments; (ix) transactions
           involving shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or
           other distributions; (x) transactions involving shares transferred
           from another account in the same fund or converted from another
           class of the same fund (the redemption fee period will carry over to
           the acquired shares); (xi) transactions initiated by a fund or
           administrator (e.g., redemptions for not meeting account minimums,
           to pay account fees funded by share redemptions, or in the event of
           the liquidation or merger of the fund); or (xii) transactions in
           cases when there are legal or contractual limitations or
           restrictions on the imposition of the redemption fee (as determined
           by a fund or its agents in their sole discretion). It is the policy
           of the DWS funds to permit approved fund platform providers to
           execute transactions within the funds without the imposition of a
           redemption fee if such providers have implemented alternative
           measures that are determined by the Advisor to provide controls on
           short-term and excessive trading that are comparable to the DWS
           funds' policies.


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           THE AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY BY
           CALLING (800) 621-1048. You can use our automated phone services to
           get information on DWS funds generally and on accounts held directly
           at DWS Scudder. You can also use this service to make exchanges and
           to purchase and sell shares.

           QUICKBUY AND QUICKSELL let you set up a link between a DWS fund
           account and a bank account. Once this link is in place, you can move
           money between the two with a phone call. You'll need to make sure
           your bank has Automated Clearing House (ACH) services. Transactions
           take two to three days to be completed and there is a $50 minimum
           and a $250,000 maximum. To set up QuickBuy or QuickSell on a new
           account, see the account application; to add it to an existing
           account, call (800) 621-1048.

           TELEPHONE AND ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS. Generally, you are
           automatically entitled to telephone and electronic transaction
           privileges, but you may elect not to have them when you open your
           account or by contacting Shareholder Services at (800) 621-1048 at a
           later date.

            Since many transactions may be initiated by telephone or
            electronically, it's important to understand that as long as we take
            reasonable steps to ensure that an order to purchase or redeem
            shares is genuine, such as recording calls or requesting
            personalized security codes or other information, we are not
            responsible for any losses that may occur as a result. For
            transactions conducted over the Internet, we recommend the use of a
            secure Internet browser. In addition, you should verify the accuracy
            of your confirmation statements immediately after you receive them.

           EACH FUND DOES NOT ISSUE SHARE CERTIFICATES. However, if you
           currently have shares in certificated form, you must include the
           share certificates properly endorsed or accompanied by a duly
           executed stock power when exchanging or redeeming shares. You may
           not exchange or redeem shares in certificate form by telephone or
           via the Internet.

           WHEN YOU ASK US TO SEND OR RECEIVE A WIRE, please note that while we
           don't charge a fee to send or receive wires, it's possible that your
           bank may do so. Wire transactions are generally completed within 24
           hours. Each fund can only send wires of $1,000 or more and accept
           wires of $50 or more.



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The DWS Scudder Web site can be a valuable resource for shareholders with
Internet access. Go to WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM to get up-to-date information, review
balances or even place orders for exchanges.




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           EACH FUND ACCEPTS PAYMENT FOR SHARES ONLY IN US DOLLARS by check,
           bank or Federal Funds wire transfer or by electronic bank transfer.
           Please note that a fund does not accept cash, money orders,
           traveler's checks, starter checks, third party checks (except checks
           for retirement plan asset transfers and rollovers or for Uniform
           Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act accounts),
           checks drawn on foreign banks or checks issued by credit card
           companies or Internet-based companies. Thus, subject to the
           foregoing exceptions for certain third party checks, checks that are
           otherwise permissible must be drawn by the account holder on a
           domestic bank and must be payable to a fund.

           SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. When you want to sell more than $100,000 worth
           of shares or send proceeds to a third party or to a new address,
           you'll usually need to place your order in writing and include a
           signature guarantee. However, if you want money wired to a bank
           account that is already on file with us, you don't need a signature
           guarantee. Also, generally you don't need a signature guarantee for
           an exchange, although we may require one in certain other
           circumstances.

           A signature guarantee is simply a certification of your signature -
           a valuable safeguard against fraud. You can get a signature
           guarantee from an eligible guarantor institution, including
           commercial banks, savings and loans, trust companies, credit unions,
           member firms of a national stock exchange or any member or
           participant of an approved signature guarantor program. Note that
           you can't get a signature guarantee from a notary public and we must
           be provided the original guarantee.

           SELLING SHARES OF TRUST ACCOUNTS AND BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
           ACCOUNTS may require additional documentation. Please call (800)
           621-1048 or contact your financial advisor for more information.

            WHEN YOU SELL SHARES THAT HAVE A CDSC, we calculate the CDSC as a
            percentage of what you paid for the shares or what you are selling
            them for - whichever results in the lower charge to you. In
            processing orders to sell shares, the shares with the lowest CDSC
            are sold first. Exchanges from one fund into another don't affect
            CDSCs; for each investment you make, the date you first bought
            shares is the date we use to calculate a CDSC on that particular
            investment.

           There are certain cases in which you may be exempt from a CDSC.
           These include:




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If you ever have difficulty placing an order by phone or Internet, you can send
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           -  the death or disability of an account owner (including a joint
           owner). This waiver applies only under certain conditions. Please
           contact your financial advisor or Shareholder Services to determine
           if the conditions exist

           -  withdrawals made through an automatic withdrawal plan up to a
              maximum of 12% per year of the net asset value of the account

           -  withdrawals related to certain retirement or benefit plans

           -  redemptions for certain loan advances, hardship provisions or
              returns of excess contributions from retirement plans

           -  for Class A shares purchased through the Large Order NAV Purchase
              Privilege, redemption of shares whose dealer of record at the
              time of the investment notifies the Distributor that the dealer
              waives the applicable commission

           -  for Class C shares, redemption of shares purchased through a
              dealer-sponsored asset allocation program maintained on an
              omnibus record-keeping system, provided the dealer of record has
              waived the advance of the first year distribution and service
              fees applicable to such shares and has agreed to receive such
              fees quarterly

           In each of these cases, there are a number of additional provisions
           that apply in order to be eligible for a CDSC waiver. Your financial
           advisor or Shareholder Services can answer your questions and help
           you determine if you are eligible.

           IF YOU SELL SHARES IN A DWS FUND AND THEN DECIDE TO INVEST WITH DWS
           SCUDDER AGAIN WITHIN SIX MONTHS, you may be able to take advantage
           of the "reinstatement feature." With this feature, you can put your
           money back into the same class of a DWS fund at its current NAV and,
           for purposes of a sales charge, it will be treated as if it had
           never left DWS Scudder.

           You'll be reimbursed (in the form of fund shares) for any CDSC you
           paid when you sold. Future CDSC calculations will be based on your
           original investment date, rather than your reinstatement date. There
           is also an option that lets investors who sold Class B shares buy
           Class A shares (if available) with no sales charge, although they
           won't be reimbursed for any CDSC they paid. You can only use the
           reinstatement feature once for any given group of shares. To take
           advantage of this feature, contact Shareholder Services or your
           financial advisor.


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           MONEY FROM SHARES YOU SELL is normally sent out within one business
           day of when your order is processed (not when it is received),
           although it could be delayed for up to seven days. There are other
           circumstances when it could be longer, including, but not limited
           to, when you are selling shares you bought recently by check or ACH
           (the funds will be placed under a 10 calendar day hold to ensure
           good funds) or when unusual circumstances prompt the SEC to allow
           further delays. Certain expedited redemption processes may also be
           delayed when you are selling recently purchased shares or in the
           event of closing of the Federal Reserve Bank's wire payment system.
           In addition, each fund reserves the right to suspend or postpone
           redemptions as permitted pursuant to Section 22(e) of the Investment
           Company Act of 1940. Generally, those circumstances are when 1) the
           New York Stock Exchange is closed other than customary weekend or
           holiday closings; 2) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is
           restricted; 3) an emergency exists which makes the disposal of
           securities owned by a fund or the fair determination of the value of
           a fund's net assets not reasonably practicable; or 4) the SEC, by
           order, permits the suspension of the right of redemption. Redemption
           payments by wire may also be delayed in the event of a non-routine
           closure of the Federal Reserve wire payment system. For additional
           rights reserved by each fund, please see "Other rights we reserve."

           You may obtain additional information about other ways to sell your
           shares by contacting your financial advisor.


           How each fund calculates share price

           To calculate net asset value, or NAV, each share class uses the
           following equation:


<TABLE>
<S>                                                     <C> <C>
            TOTAL ASSETS - TOTAL LIABILITIES
           -----------------------------------------    =    NAV
               TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
</TABLE>


           The price at which you buy shares is based on the NAV per share
           calculated after the order is received by the transfer agent,
           although for Class A shares it will be adjusted to allow for any
           applicable sales charge (see "Choosing a Share Class"). The price at
           which you sell shares is also based on the NAV per share calculated
           after the order is received by the transfer agent, although a CDSC
           may be taken out of the proceeds (see "Choosing a Share Class").


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           EACH FUND CHARGES A REDEMPTION FEE EQUAL TO 2.00% of the value of
           shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of purchase. Please see
           "Policies about transactions - Redemption fees" for further
           information.

           WE TYPICALLY VALUE SECURITIES USING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY AN
           INDEPENDENT PRICING SERVICE OR MARKET QUOTATIONS, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
           However, we may use methods approved by a fund's Board, such as a
           fair valuation model, which are intended to reflect fair value when
           pricing service information or market quotations are not readily
           available or when a security's value or a meaningful portion of the
           value of a fund's portfolio is believed to have been materially
           affected by a significant event, such as a natural disaster, an
           economic event like a bankruptcy filing, or a substantial
           fluctuation in domestic or foreign markets that has occurred between
           the close of the exchange or market on which the security is
           principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and
           the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In such a case, a fund's
           value for a security is likely to be different from the last quoted
           market price or pricing service information. In addition, due to the
           subjective and variable nature of fair value pricing, it is possible
           that the value determined for a particular asset may be materially
           different from the value realized upon such asset's sale. It is
           expected that the greater the percentage of fund assets that is
           invested in non-US securities, the more extensive will be a fund's
           use of fair value pricing. This is intended to reduce a fund's
           exposure to "time zone arbitrage" and other harmful trading
           practices. (See "Market timing policies and procedures.")

           TO THE EXTENT THAT A FUND INVESTS IN SECURITIES THAT ARE TRADED
           PRIMARILY IN FOREIGN MARKETS, the value of its holdings could change
           at a time when you aren't able to buy or sell fund shares. This is
           because some foreign markets are open on days or at times when a
           fund doesn't price its shares. (Note that prices for securities that
           trade on foreign exchanges can change significantly on days when the
           New York Stock Exchange is closed and you cannot buy or sell fund
           shares. Price changes in the securities a fund owns may ultimately
           affect the price of fund shares the next time the NAV is
           calculated.)


           Other rights we reserve

           You should be aware that we may do any of the following:

           -  withdraw or suspend the offering of shares at any time

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           -  withhold a portion of your distributions and redemption proceeds
           for federal income tax purposes if we have been notified by the IRS
           that you are subject to backup withholding or if you fail to provide
           us with a correct taxpayer ID number and certain certifications
           including certification that you are not subject to backup
           withholding

           -  reject a new account application if you don't provide any
              required or requested identifying information, or for any other
              reason

           -  refuse, cancel, limit or rescind any purchase or exchange order,
              without prior notice; freeze any account (meaning you will not be
              able to purchase fund shares in your account); suspend account
              services; and/or involuntarily redeem your account if we think
              that the account is being used for fraudulent or illegal
              purposes; one or more of these actions will be taken when, at our
              sole discretion, they are deemed to be in a fund's best interests
              or when a fund is requested or compelled to do so by governmental
              authority or by applicable law

           -  close and liquidate your account if we are unable to verify your
              identity, or for other reasons; if we decide to close your
              account, your fund shares will be redeemed at the net asset value
              per share next calculated after we determine to close your
              account (less any applicable sales charge or redemption fee); you
              may recognize a gain or loss on the redemption of your fund
              shares and you may incur a tax liability

           -  pay you for shares you sell by "redeeming in kind," that is, by
              giving you securities (which typically will involve brokerage
              costs for you to liquidate) rather than cash, but which will be
              taxable to the same extent as a redemption for cash; a fund
              generally won't make a redemption in kind unless your requests
              over a 90-day period total more than $250,000 or 1% of the value
              of a fund's net assets, whichever is less

           -  change, add or withdraw various services, fees and account
              policies (for example, we may adjust a fund's investment minimums
              at any time)


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UNDERSTANDING DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

           Each fund intends to distribute to its shareholders virtually all of
           its net earnings. Each fund can earn money in two ways: by receiving
           interest, dividends or other income from securities it holds and by
           selling securities for more than it paid for them. (Each fund's
           earnings are separate from any gains or losses stemming from your
           own purchase and sale of shares.) Each fund may not always pay a
           dividend or distribution for a given period.

           DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS
           Dreman High Return Equity Fund each intends to pay dividends to
           shareholders quarterly. These funds also intend to pay distributions
           annually in December. DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman
           Small Cap Value Fund each intends to pay dividends and distributions
           to shareholders annually in December.

           Dividends or distributions declared to shareholders of record in the
           last quarter of a given calendar year are treated for federal income
           tax purposes as if they were received on December 31 of that year,
           provided such dividends or distributions are paid by the end of the
           following January.

           For federal income tax purposes, income and capital gains
           distributions are generally taxable to shareholders. However,
           dividends and distributions received by retirement plans qualifying
           for tax exemption under federal income tax laws generally will not
           be taxable.

            YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. You
            can have them all automatically reinvested in fund shares (at NAV),
            all deposited directly to your bank account or all sent to you by
            check, have one type reinvested and the other sent to you by check
            or have them invested in a different fund. Tell us your preference
            on your application. If you don't indicate a preference, your
            dividends and distributions will all be reinvested in shares of the
            fund without a sales charge (if applicable). Distributions are
            treated the same for federal income tax purposes whether you receive
            them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares. For
            employer-sponsored qualified plans, and retirement plans,
            reinvestment (at NAV) is the only option.


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Because each shareholder's tax situation is unique, ask your tax professional
about the tax consequences of your investments, including any state and local
tax consequences.

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           BUYING, SELLING OR EXCHANGING FUND SHARES WILL USUALLY HAVE FEDERAL
           INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU (except in employer-sponsored
           qualified plans, IRAs or other tax-advantaged accounts). Your sale
           of shares may result in a capital gain or loss. The gain or loss
           will be long-term or short-term depending on how long you owned the
           shares that were sold. For federal income tax purposes, an exchange
           is treated the same as a sale.

           THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS of a fund's earnings you receive and
           your own fund transactions generally depends on their type:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GENERALLY TAXED AT LONG-TERM                          GENERALLY TAXED AT ORDINARY
CAPITAL GAIN RATES:                                   INCOME RATES:
<S>                                                   <C>
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM A FUND
-  gains from the sale of                             -  gains from the sale of
  securities held (or treated as                         securities held by a fund for
  held) by a fund for more than                          one year or less
  one year                                            -  all other taxable income
- qualified dividend income

TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FUND
SHARES
- gains from selling fund                             -  gains from selling fund
  shares held for more than                              shares held for one year or
  one year                                               less
</TABLE>


           ANY DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SECURITIES BY A FUND MAY BE
           SUBJECT TO FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAXES. In that case, a fund's yield
           on those securities would generally be decreased. Shareholders
           generally will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with
           respect to foreign taxes paid by the fund. In addition, any
           investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase
           or accelerate a fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect
           the timing or amount of the fund's distributions. If you invest in a
           fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be
           negatively impacted.

           To the extent that a fund invests in certain debt obligations or
           certain other securities, investments in these obligations or
           securities may cause a fund to recognize taxable income in excess of
           the cash generated by such obligations. Thus, a fund could be
           required at times to liquidate other investments in order to satisfy
           its distribution requirements.


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           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, distributions to
           individuals and other noncorporate shareholders of investment income
           designated by a fund as derived from qualified dividend income are
           eligible for taxation for federal income tax purposes at the more
           favorable long-term capital gain rates. Qualified dividend income
           generally includes dividends from domestic and some foreign
           corporations. It does not include income from investments in debt
           securities or, generally, from REITs. In addition, a fund must meet
           certain holding period and other requirements with respect to the
           dividend-paying stocks in its portfolio and the shareholder must
           meet certain holding period and other requirements with respect to a
           fund's shares for the lower tax rates to apply.

           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, the maximum
           federal income tax rate imposed on long-term capital gains
           recognized by individuals and other noncorporate shareholders has
           been reduced to 15%. For taxable years beginning on or after January
           1, 2011, the long-term capital gain rate is scheduled to return to
           20%.

           YOUR FUND WILL SEND YOU DETAILED FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
           EVERY JANUARY. These statements tell you the amount and the federal
           income tax classification of any dividends or distributions you
           received. They also have certain details on your purchases and sales
           of shares.

           IF YOU INVEST RIGHT BEFORE A FUND PAYS A DIVIDEND, you'll be getting
           some of your investment back as a taxable dividend. You can avoid
           this by investing after a fund declares a dividend. In
           tax-advantaged retirement accounts you do not need to worry about
           this.

           CORPORATIONS are taxed at the same rates on ordinary income and
           capital gains but may be eligible for a dividends-received deduction
           for a portion of the income dividends they receive from a fund,
           provided certain holding period and other requirements are met.

           The above discussion summarizes certain federal income tax
           consequences for shareholders who are US persons. If you are a
           non-US person, please consult your own tax advisor with respect to
           the US tax consequences to you of an investment in a fund. For more
           information, see "Taxes" in the Statement of Additional Information.



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APPENDIX
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Hypothetical Expense Summary


           Using the annual fund operating expense ratios presented in the fee
           tables in the fund prospectus, the Hypothetical Expense Summary
           shows the estimated fees and expenses, in actual dollars, that would
           be charged on a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the fund held
           for the next 10 years and the impact of such fees and expenses on
           fund returns for each year and cumulatively, assuming a 5% return
           for each year. The tables also assume that all dividends and
           distributions are reinvested and that Class B shares convert to
           Class A shares after six years. The annual fund expense ratios shown
           are net of any contractual fee waivers or expense reimbursements, if
           any, for the period of the contractual commitment. The tables
           reflect the maximum initial sales charge, if any, but do not reflect
           any contingent deferred sales charge or redemption fees, if any,
           which may be payable upon redemption. If contingent deferred sales
           charges or redemption fees were shown, the "Hypothetical Year-End
           Balance After Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be lower and
           the "Annual Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be higher. Also,
           please note that if you are investing through a third party
           provider, that provider may have fees and expenses separate from
           those of the fund that are not reflected here. Mutual fund fees and
           expenses fluctuate over time and actual expenses may be higher or
           lower than those shown.

           The Hypothetical Expense Summary should not be used or construed as
           an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy or a
           recommendation or endorsement of any specific mutual fund. You
           should carefully review the fund's prospectus to consider the
           investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the fund prior
           to investing.


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DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class A



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               5.75%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.00%             -1.98%       $  9,802.00        $   671.14
   2           10.25%        1.00%              1.94%       $ 10,194.08        $    99.98
   3           15.76%        1.00%              6.02%       $ 10,601.84        $   103.98
   4           21.55%        1.00%             10.26%       $ 11,025.92        $   108.14
   5           27.63%        1.00%             14.67%       $ 11,466.95        $   112.46
   6           34.01%        1.00%             19.26%       $ 11,925.63        $   116.96
   7           40.71%        1.00%             24.03%       $ 12,402.66        $   121.64
   8           47.75%        1.00%             28.99%       $ 12,898.76        $   126.51
   9           55.13%        1.00%             34.15%       $ 13,414.71        $   131.57
  10           62.89%        1.00%             39.51%       $ 13,951.30        $   136.83
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,729.21
</TABLE>


DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class B




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.83%              3.17%       $ 10,317.00        $   185.90
   2           10.25%        1.83%              6.44%       $ 10,644.05        $   191.79
   3           15.76%        1.83%              9.81%       $ 10,981.47        $   197.87
   4           21.55%        1.83%             13.30%       $ 11,329.58        $   204.15
   5           27.63%        1.83%             16.89%       $ 11,688.73        $   210.62
   6           34.01%        1.83%             20.59%       $ 12,059.26        $   217.29
   7           40.71%        1.00%             25.42%       $ 12,541.63        $   123.00
   8           47.75%        1.00%             30.43%       $ 13,043.29        $   127.92
   9           55.13%        1.00%             35.65%       $ 13,565.03        $   133.04
  10           62.89%        1.00%             41.08%       $ 14,107.63        $   138.36
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,729.24
</TABLE>



                                                                  Appendix  | 97
<PAGE>

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class C



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.74%              3.26%       $ 10,326.00        $   176.84
   2           10.25%        1.74%              6.63%       $ 10,662.63        $   182.60
   3           15.76%        1.74%             10.10%       $ 11,010.23        $   188.55
   4           21.55%        1.74%             13.69%       $ 11,369.16        $   194.70
   5           27.63%        1.74%             17.40%       $ 11,739.80        $   201.05
   6           34.01%        1.74%             21.23%       $ 12,122.51        $   207.60
   7           40.71%        1.74%             25.18%       $ 12,517.71        $   214.37
   8           47.75%        1.74%             29.26%       $ 12,925.79        $   221.36
   9           55.13%        1.74%             33.47%       $ 13,347.17        $   228.57
  10           62.89%        1.74%             37.82%       $ 13,782.28        $   236.03
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,051.67
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class A




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               5.75%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.31%             -2.27%       $  9,772.78        $   700.75
   2           10.25%        1.60%              1.05%       $ 10,105.06        $   159.02
   3           15.76%        1.60%              4.49%       $ 10,448.63        $   164.43
   4           21.55%        1.60%              8.04%       $ 10,803.88        $   170.02
   5           27.63%        1.60%             11.71%       $ 11,171.21        $   175.80
   6           34.01%        1.60%             15.51%       $ 11,551.04        $   181.78
   7           40.71%        1.60%             19.44%       $ 11,943.77        $   187.96
   8           47.75%        1.60%             23.50%       $ 12,349.86        $   194.35
   9           55.13%        1.60%             27.70%       $ 12,769.75        $   200.96
  10           62.89%        1.60%             32.04%       $ 13,203.93        $   207.79
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,342.86
</TABLE>



98 | Appendix
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class B



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        2.06%              2.94%       $ 10,294.00        $  209.03
   2           10.25%        2.39%              5.63%       $ 10,562.67        $  249.24
   3           15.76%        2.39%              8.38%       $ 10,838.36        $  255.74
   4           21.55%        2.39%             11.21%       $ 11,121.24        $  262.42
   5           27.63%        2.39%             14.12%       $ 11,411.50        $  269.27
   6           34.01%        2.39%             17.09%       $ 11,709.34        $  276.29
   7           40.71%        1.60%             21.07%       $ 12,107.46        $  190.53
   8           47.75%        1.60%             25.19%       $ 12,519.12        $  197.01
   9           55.13%        1.60%             29.45%       $ 12,944.77        $  203.71
  10           62.89%        1.60%             33.85%       $ 13,384.89        $  210.64
  TOTAL                                                                        2,323.88
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Class C




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        2.06%              2.94%       $ 10,294.00        $   209.03
   2           10.25%        2.32%              5.70%       $ 10,569.88        $   242.02
   3           15.76%        2.32%              8.53%       $ 10,853.15        $   248.51
   4           21.55%        2.32%             11.44%       $ 11,144.02        $   255.17
   5           27.63%        2.32%             14.43%       $ 11,442.68        $   262.01
   6           34.01%        2.32%             17.49%       $ 11,749.34        $   269.03
   7           40.71%        2.32%             20.64%       $ 12,064.22        $   276.24
   8           47.75%        2.32%             23.88%       $ 12,387.54        $   283.64
   9           55.13%        2.32%             27.20%       $ 12,719.53        $   291.24
  10           62.89%        2.32%             30.60%       $ 13,060.41        $   299.05
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,635.94
</TABLE>



                                                                  Appendix  | 99
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class A



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               5.75%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.08%             -2.06%       $  9,794.46        $   678.79
   2           10.25%        1.08%              1.78%       $ 10,178.40        $   107.85
   3           15.76%        1.08%              5.77%       $ 10,577.40        $   112.08
   4           21.55%        1.08%              9.92%       $ 10,992.03        $   116.47
   5           27.63%        1.08%             14.23%       $ 11,422.92        $   121.04
   6           34.01%        1.08%             18.71%       $ 11,870.70        $   125.79
   7           40.71%        1.08%             23.36%       $ 12,336.03        $   130.72
   8           47.75%        1.08%             28.20%       $ 12,819.60        $   135.84
   9           55.13%        1.08%             33.22%       $ 13,322.13        $   141.17
  10           62.89%        1.08%             38.44%       $ 13,844.36        $   146.70
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,816.45
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class B




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.89%              3.11%       $ 10,311.00        $   191.94
   2           10.25%        1.89%              6.32%       $ 10,631.67        $   197.91
   3           15.76%        1.89%              9.62%       $ 10,962.32        $   204.06
   4           21.55%        1.89%             13.03%       $ 11,303.25        $   210.41
   5           27.63%        1.89%             16.55%       $ 11,654.78        $   216.95
   6           34.01%        1.89%             20.17%       $ 12,017.24        $   223.70
   7           40.71%        1.08%             24.88%       $ 12,488.32        $   132.33
   8           47.75%        1.08%             29.78%       $ 12,977.86        $   137.52
   9           55.13%        1.08%             34.87%       $ 13,486.59        $   142.91
  10           62.89%        1.08%             40.15%       $ 14,015.26        $   148.51
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,806.24
</TABLE>



100 | Appendix
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class C



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.82%              3.18%       $ 10,318.00        $   184.89
   2           10.25%        1.82%              6.46%       $ 10,646.11        $   190.77
   3           15.76%        1.82%              9.85%       $ 10,984.66        $   196.84
   4           21.55%        1.82%             13.34%       $ 11,333.97        $   203.10
   5           27.63%        1.82%             16.94%       $ 11,694.39        $   209.56
   6           34.01%        1.82%             20.66%       $ 12,066.27        $   216.22
   7           40.71%        1.82%             24.50%       $ 12,449.98        $   223.10
   8           47.75%        1.82%             28.46%       $ 12,845.89        $   230.19
   9           55.13%        1.82%             32.54%       $ 13,254.39        $   237.51
  10           62.89%        1.82%             36.76%       $ 13,675.88        $   245.07
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,137.25
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class R




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.31%              3.69%       $ 10,369.00        $   133.42
   2           10.25%        1.31%              7.52%       $ 10,751.62        $   138.34
   3           15.76%        1.31%             11.48%       $ 11,148.35        $   143.44
   4           21.55%        1.31%             15.60%       $ 11,559.72        $   148.74
   5           27.63%        1.31%             19.86%       $ 11,986.28        $   154.23
   6           34.01%        1.31%             24.29%       $ 12,428.57        $   159.92
   7           40.71%        1.31%             28.87%       $ 12,887.19        $   165.82
   8           47.75%        1.31%             33.63%       $ 13,362.72        $   171.94
   9           55.13%        1.31%             38.56%       $ 13,855.81        $   178.28
  10           62.89%        1.31%             43.67%       $ 14,367.09        $   184.86
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,578.99
</TABLE>



                                                                 Appendix  | 101
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               5.75%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.35%             -2.31%       $  9,769.01        $   704.56
   2           10.25%        1.61%              1.00%       $ 10,100.18        $   159.95
   3           15.76%        1.61%              4.43%       $ 10,442.58        $   165.37
   4           21.55%        1.61%              7.97%       $ 10,796.58        $   170.98
   5           27.63%        1.61%             11.63%       $ 11,162.59        $   176.77
   6           34.01%        1.61%             15.41%       $ 11,541.00        $   182.76
   7           40.71%        1.61%             19.32%       $ 11,932.24        $   188.96
   8           47.75%        1.61%             23.37%       $ 12,336.74        $   195.37
   9           55.13%        1.61%             27.55%       $ 12,754.96        $   201.99
  10           62.89%        1.61%             31.87%       $ 13,187.35        $   208.84
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,355.55
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class B




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        2.05%              2.95%       $ 10,295.00        $   208.02
   2           10.25%        2.46%              5.56%       $ 10,556.49        $   256.47
   3           15.76%        2.46%              8.25%       $ 10,824.63        $   262.99
   4           21.55%        2.46%             11.00%       $ 11,099.57        $   269.67
   5           27.63%        2.46%             13.82%       $ 11,381.50        $   276.52
   6           34.01%        2.46%             16.71%       $ 11,670.59        $   283.54
   7           40.71%        1.61%             20.66%       $ 12,066.23        $   191.08
   8           47.75%        1.61%             24.75%       $ 12,475.27        $   197.56
   9           55.13%        1.61%             28.98%       $ 12,898.18        $   204.26
  10           62.89%        1.61%             33.35%       $ 13,335.43        $   211.18
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,361.29
</TABLE>



102 | Appendix
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class C



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        2.05%              2.95%       $ 10,295.00        $   208.02
   2           10.25%        2.37%              5.66%       $ 10,565.76        $   247.20
   3           15.76%        2.37%              8.44%       $ 10,843.64        $   253.70
   4           21.55%        2.37%             11.29%       $ 11,128.83        $   260.37
   5           27.63%        2.37%             14.22%       $ 11,421.51        $   267.22
   6           34.01%        2.37%             17.22%       $ 11,721.90        $   274.25
   7           40.71%        2.37%             20.30%       $ 12,030.19        $   281.46
   8           47.75%        2.37%             23.47%       $ 12,346.58        $   288.86
   9           55.13%        2.37%             26.71%       $ 12,671.29        $   296.46
  10           62.89%        2.37%             30.05%       $ 13,004.55        $   304.26
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,681.80
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class A




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               5.75%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.21%             -2.18%       $  9,782.21        $   691.20
   2           10.25%        1.21%              1.53%       $ 10,152.95        $   120.61
   3           15.76%        1.21%              5.38%       $ 10,537.75        $   125.18
   4           21.55%        1.21%              9.37%       $ 10,937.13        $   129.92
   5           27.63%        1.21%             13.52%       $ 11,351.65        $   134.85
   6           34.01%        1.21%             17.82%       $ 11,781.88        $   139.96
   7           40.71%        1.21%             22.28%       $ 12,228.41        $   145.26
   8           47.75%        1.21%             26.92%       $ 12,691.87        $   150.77
   9           55.13%        1.21%             31.73%       $ 13,172.89        $   156.48
  10           62.89%        1.21%             36.72%       $ 13,672.14        $   162.41
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,956.64
</TABLE>



                                                                 Appendix  | 103
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class B



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        2.03%              2.97%       $ 10,297.00        $   206.01
   2           10.25%        2.03%              6.03%       $ 10,602.82        $   212.13
   3           15.76%        2.03%              9.18%       $ 10,917.72        $   218.43
   4           21.55%        2.03%             12.42%       $ 11,241.98        $   224.92
   5           27.63%        2.03%             15.76%       $ 11,575.87        $   231.60
   6           34.01%        2.03%             19.20%       $ 11,919.67        $   238.48
   7           40.71%        1.21%             23.71%       $ 12,371.43        $   146.96
   8           47.75%        1.21%             28.40%       $ 12,840.30        $   152.53
   9           55.13%        1.21%             33.27%       $ 13,326.95        $   158.31
  10           62.89%        1.21%             38.32%       $ 13,832.04        $   164.31
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,953.68
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class C




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.96%              3.04%       $ 10,304.00        $   198.98
   2           10.25%        1.96%              6.17%       $ 10,617.24        $   205.03
   3           15.76%        1.96%              9.40%       $ 10,940.01        $   211.26
   4           21.55%        1.96%             12.73%       $ 11,272.58        $   217.68
   5           27.63%        1.96%             16.15%       $ 11,615.27        $   224.30
   6           34.01%        1.96%             19.68%       $ 11,968.37        $   231.12
   7           40.71%        1.96%             23.32%       $ 12,332.21        $   238.15
   8           47.75%        1.96%             27.07%       $ 12,707.11        $   245.39
   9           55.13%        1.96%             30.93%       $ 13,093.41        $   252.85
  10           62.89%        1.96%             34.91%       $ 13,491.45        $   260.53
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 2,285.29
</TABLE>



104 | Appendix
<PAGE>

TO GET MORE INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER REPORTS - These include commentary from a fund's management team
about recent market conditions and the effects of a fund's strategies on its
performance. They also have detailed performance figures, a list of everything
a fund owns, and its financial statements. Shareholders get these reports
automatically.

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI) - This tells you more about a fund's
features and policies, including additional risk information. The SAI is
incorporated by reference into this document (meaning that it's legally part of
this prospectus).

For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information about
a fund, call (800) 621-1048, or contact DWS Scudder at the address listed
below. Each fund's SAI and shareholder reports are also available through the
DWS Scudder Web site at www.dws-scudder.com. These documents and other
information about each fund are available from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's
Internet site at www.sec.gov. If you like, you may obtain copies of this
information, after paying a copying fee, by e-mailing a request to
publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the SEC at the address listed below. You can
also review and copy these documents and other information about each fund,
including each fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DWS SCUDDER              SEC                     DISTRIBUTOR
---------------------    --------------------    -------------------------------
<S>                      <C>                     <C>
PO Box 219151            100 F Street, N.E.      DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.
Kansas City, MO          Washington, D.C.        222 South Riverside Plaza
64121-9151               20549-0102              Chicago, IL 60606-5808
WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM      WWW.SEC.GOV             (800) 621-1148
(800) 621-1048           (800) SEC-0330
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<S>                         <C>                                     <C>
SEC FILE NUMBER:
DWS Value Series, Inc.                  DWS Large Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund    811-5385
</TABLE>






(03/01/08) DVF1-1
[RECYCLE GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]
                                                                       [Logo]DWS
                                                                         SCUDDER
                                                             Deutsche Bank Group




<PAGE>

                                 MARCH 1, 2008







                                   PROSPECTUS
                              ------------------
                              INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

                            DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND


                       DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND


                       DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND


                         DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND


                        DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not
approve or disapprove these shares or determine whether the information in this
prospectus is truthful or complete. It is a criminal offense for anyone to
inform you otherwise.





                            ONE GLOBAL FORCE. ONE FOCUS. YOU. [DWS SCUDDER Logo]
                                                             Deutsche Bank Group




<PAGE>

CONTENTS




<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW EACH FUND WORKS
  4      DWS Large Cap Value Fund
 11      DWS Dreman Concentrated
         Value Fund
 18      DWS Dreman High Return
         Equity Fund
 24      DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value
         Fund
 31      DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
         Fund
 37      Other Policies and Secondary
         Risks
 39      Who Manages and Oversees
         the Funds
 45      Financial Highlights


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS
 51      Buying and Selling
         Institutional Class Shares
 57      Policies You Should Know
         About
 70      Understanding Distributions
         and Taxes
 73      Appendix
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

HOW EACH FUND WORKS
On the next few pages, you'll find information about each fund's investment
objective, the main strategies each uses to pursue that objective and the main
risks that could affect performance.

Whether you are considering investing in a fund or are already a shareholder,
you'll want to LOOK THIS INFORMATION OVER CAREFULLY. You may want to keep it on
hand for reference as well.

Remember that mutual funds are investments, not bank deposits. They're not
insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Their share
prices will go up and down, and you could lose money by investing in them.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is closed to new investors
(see "Policies You Should Know About" for additional information).

You can find DWS prospectuses on the Internet at WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM (the Web
site does not form a part of this prospectus).
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                             <C>
                                  Institutional Class
  ticker symbol                   KDCIX
    fund number                   1486

    DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, with current
            income as a secondary objective.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks and other equity securities of large US companies
            that are similar in size to the companies in the Russell 1000 (Reg.
            TM) Value Index (as of January 31, 2008, the Russell 1000 (Reg. TM)
            Value Index had a median market capitalization of $4.9 billion) and
            that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. These are
            typically companies that have been sound historically, but are
            temporarily out of favor. The fund intends to invest primarily in
            companies whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range
            of the Index. Although the fund can invest in stocks of any
            economic sector (which is comprised of two or more industries), at
            times it may emphasize the financial services sector or other
            sectors. In fact, it may invest more than 25% of total assets in a
            single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield, and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth.


4 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it believes
            the stock's price is unlikely to go higher, its fundamental factors
            have changed, other investments offer better opportunities or in
            the course of adjusting its emphasis on a given industry.

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 5
<PAGE>

            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for investors interested in diversifying a growth-oriented
portfolio or adding a core holding to a value-oriented portfolio.



6 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            recovery of securities loaned or even a loss of rights in the
            collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially
            while the loan is outstanding. However, loans will be made only to
            borrowers selected by the fund's delegate after a review of
            relevant facts and circumstances, including the creditworthiness of
            the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 7
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Institutional Class
shares has varied from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The
table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time. All
figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Institutional Class shares on a before-tax and
after-tax basis. After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the
historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on
an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown in the table.
After-tax returns shown are not relevant for investors who hold their shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Institutional Class
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>
 2.14      -14.90     32.94       9.66      2.28     15.93      13.02
2001       2002       2003       2004      2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 18.80%, Q2 2003              WORST QUARTER: -19.39%, Q3 2002
</TABLE>



8 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR        5 YEARS      SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>             <C>          <C>
 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
   Return before Taxes                                13.02          14.33             8.93
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                 9.03          12.73             7.64
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            12.32**        12.28             7.44
 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                                -0.17         14.63             7.11
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                                5.49          12.83             2.14
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the Institutional Class was June 1, 2000. Index
     comparison begins on May 31, 2000.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total Return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index that consists of
 those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with less-than-average growth
 orientation. Russell 1000 (Reg. TM) Index is an unmanaged price-only index of
 the 1,000 largest capitalized companies that are domiciled in the US and whose
 common stocks are traded.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 730-1313 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 9
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE
<S>                                            <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                     2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fees                                           0.42%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                 None
 Other Expenses 2                                           0.16
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3                          0.58
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   "Other Expenses" include an administrative services fee paid to the Advisor
   in the amount of 0.10%.

3   Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all
   or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating
   expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the fund's total
   operating expenses at 0.65% for Institutional Class shares, excluding
   certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and
   interest.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                    1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                       <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Institutional Class         $59         $186         $324         $726
</TABLE>



10 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                       <C>
                                            Institutional Class
  ticker symbol                             LOPIX
    fund number                             1444

    DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund's investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

            The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in
            the common stocks of large companies that the portfolio managers
            believe are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for
            appreciation. The fund is classified as a non-diversified portfolio
            and normally invests in a core position of common stocks (normally
            20 to 25 stocks) that represent the portfolio managers' best ideas.
            The fund may hold a limited number of additional positions under
            unusual market conditions, to accommodate large inflows or outflows
            of cash, or to accumulate or reduce existing positions.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign securities
            and up to 10% of total assets in high yield bonds ("junk" bonds).
            Compared to investment-grade bonds, junk bonds generally pay higher
            yields, have higher volatility and higher risk of default on
            payments of interest or principal.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare the company's stock
            price to its book value, cash flow and yield and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term capital appreciation and
            dividend growth. Other fundamental factors that the portfolio
            managers consider are liquidity ratios, debt management, and return
            on equity.


                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 11
<PAGE>

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries. Because of the fund's emphasis
            on a limited number of issuers, the fund may have greater exposure
            to a particular sector or sectors than a more diversified
            portfolio.

            The portfolio managers may favor securities from different sectors
            and industries at different times, while still maintaining variety
            in terms of industries and companies represented. The portfolio
            managers will normally sell a stock when it reaches a target price,
            its fundamental factors have changed or when other investments
            offer better opportunities.

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


12 | DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
<PAGE>

            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            FOCUS RISK. A strategy of investing in a limited number of
            securities may increase the volatility of the fund's investment
            performance compared to a strategy of investing in a larger number
            of securities.

            NON-DIVERSIFICATION RISK. The fund is classified as non-diversified
            under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. This means
            that the fund may invest in securities of relatively few issuers.
            Thus, the performance of one or a small number of portfolio
            holdings can affect overall performance more than if the fund
            invested in a larger number of issuers.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. The fund is affected by how the stock market
            performs. To the extent the fund invests in a particular
            capitalization or market sector, the fund's performance may be
            proportionately affected by that segment's general performance. When
            stock prices fall, you should expect the value of your investment to
            fall as well. Because a stock represents ownership in its issuer,
            stock prices can be hurt by poor management, shrinking product
            demand and other business risks. These factors may affect single
            companies as well as groups of companies. In addition, movements in
            financial markets may adversely affect a stock's price, regardless
            of how well the company performs. The market as a whole may not
            favor the types of investments the fund makes, which could affect
            the fund's ability to sell them at an attractive price.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.



THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for long-term investors who are interested in a large-cap
value fund that invests in a limited number of issuers and who can accept
somewhat higher volatility.

                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 13
<PAGE>

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


14 | DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Institutional Class
shares has varied from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The
table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time. All
figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Institutional Class shares on a before-tax and
after-tax basis. After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the
historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on
an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown in the table.
After-tax returns shown are not relevant for investors who hold their shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Institutional Class
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S> <C>        <C>
    18.94      2.78
    2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 8.03%, Q2 2007               WORST QUARTER: -4.59%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>



                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 15
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>            <C>
 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
   Return before Taxes                                2.78               9.98
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                1.28               9.14
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            2.88**             8.35
 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -0.17             10.62
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               5.49              10.49
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the fund was June 2, 2005. Index comparison begins on
     May 31, 2005.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sales of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redmeption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index that consists of
 those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with less-than-average growth
 orientation. Russell 1000 (Reg. TM) Index is an unmanaged price-only index of
 the 1,000 largest capitalized companies that are domiciled in the US and whose
 common stocks are traded.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 730-1313 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


16 | DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE
<S>                                            <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                     2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fees                                           0.80%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                 None
 Other Expenses                                            0.43
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                           1.23
 Less Expense Waiver/Reimbursement 2                        0.17
 NET ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2                            1.06
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive
   all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain
   operating expenses of the fund so that the total operating expenses will
   not exceed 1.06% for Institutional Class shares excluding certain expenses
   such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Based on the costs above (including one year of capped expense in each period),
this example helps you compare the expenses of the fund to those of other
mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above remain the same. It also
assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual returns and reinvested all
dividends and distributions. This is only an example; actual expenses will be
different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                    1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                       <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Institutional Class        $108         $374         $659       $1,474
</TABLE>



                                        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund  | 17
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                       <C>
                                            Institutional Class
  ticker symbol                             KDHIX
    fund number                             539

    DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks to achieve a high rate of total return.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in equity securities (mainly common stocks). The fund focuses on
            stocks of large US companies that are similar in size to the
            companies in the S&P 500 Index (as of January 31, 2008, the S&P 500
            Index had a median market capitalization of $11.8 billion) and that
            the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. The fund intends to
            invest primarily in companies whose market capitalizations fall
            within the normal range of the Index. Although the fund can invest
            in stocks of any economic sector, at times it may emphasize the
            financial services sector or other sectors. In fact, it may invest
            more than 25% of total assets in a single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth and income.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it reaches a
            target price, its fundamental factors have changed or when other
            investments offer better opportunities.


18 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. The fund is affected by how the stock market
            performs. To the extent the fund invests in a particular
            capitalization or market sector, the fund's performance may be
            proportionately affected by that segment's general performance. When
            stock prices fall, you should expect the value of your investment to
            fall as well. Because a stock represents ownership in its issuer,
            stock prices can be hurt by poor management, shrinking product
            demand and other business risks. These factors may affect single
            companies as well as groups of companies. In addition, movements in
            financial markets may adversely affect a stock's price, regardless
            of how well the company performs. The market as a whole may not
            favor the types of investments the fund makes, which could affect
            the fund's ability to sell them at an attractive price.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for long-term investors who are interested in a large-cap
value fund that may focus on certain sectors of the economy.





                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 19
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


20 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Institutional Class
shares has varied from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The
table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time. All
figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Institutional Class shares on a before-tax and
after-tax basis. After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the
historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on
an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown in the table.
After-tax returns shown are not relevant for investors who hold their shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Institutional Class
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
31.81      13.82       8.08     17.76      -0.84
2003       2004       2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 20.52%, Q2 2003              WORST QUARTER: -5.90%, Q1 2003
</TABLE>



                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 21
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1 YEAR        5 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                         <C>           <C>           <C>
 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
   Return before Taxes                         -0.84          13.62            11.04
   Return after Taxes on Distributions         -2.72          12.86            10.26
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                     0.73**         11.78             9.43
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no deduction
 for fees, expenses or taxes)                  5.49           12.83            11.27
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the Institutional Class was August 19, 2002. Index
     comparison begins on August 31, 2002.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 730-1313 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


22 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE
<S>                                            <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                     2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fees                                           0.67%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                 None
 Other Expenses                                            0.12
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2                          0.79
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   Through October 20, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all
   or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating
   expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the fund's total
   operating expenses at 0.83% for Institutional Class shares, excluding
   certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and
   interest.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                    1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                       <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Institutional Class         $81         $252         $439         $978
</TABLE>



                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 23
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                  <C>
                                       Institutional Class
  ticker symbol                        MIDIX
    fund number                        1417

    DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks of mid-cap companies that the portfolio managers
            believe are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for
            appreciation. The fund defines mid-cap companies as companies that
            have a market capitalization similar to that of the Russell Midcap
            (Reg. TM) Value Index with a market capitalization which usually
            ranges from $1 billion to $20 billion.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening for stocks of mid-cap companies with below market
            price-to-earnings ratios. The portfolio managers then compare the
            company's stock price to its book value, cash flow and yield and
            analyze individual companies to identify those that are financially
            sound and appear to have strong potential for long-term capital
            appreciation and dividend growth.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it may no
            longer qualify as a mid-cap company, it reaches a target price, its
            fundamental factors change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


24 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 25
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY RISK. Medium-sized company stocks tend to
            experience steeper price fluctuations - down as well as up - than
            stocks of larger companies. A shortage of reliable information -
            the same information gap that creates opportunity - can pose added
            risk. Industry-wide reversals may have a greater impact on
            medium-sized companies, since they usually lack a large company's
            financial resources. Medium-sized company stocks are typically less
            liquid than large company stocks; when things are going poorly, it
            is harder to find a buyer for a medium-sized company's shares.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.


26 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 27
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Institutional Class
shares has varied from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The
table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time. All
figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Institutional Class shares on a before-tax and
after-tax basis. After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the
historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on
an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown in the table.
After-tax returns shown are not relevant for investors who hold their shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Institutional Class
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
18.45      5.81
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 7.72%, Q2 2007               WORST QUARTER: -3.96%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>



28 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                         <C>            <C>
 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
   Return before Taxes                          5.81              10.93
   Return after Taxes on Distributions          3.76               9.67
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                      4.21**             8.77
 RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX
 (reflects no deductions for fees,
 expenses or taxes)                             -1.42              8.12
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the fund was August 2, 2005. Index comparison begins on
     July 31, 2005.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 The RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell
 1000 Value Index.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 730-1313 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 29
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE
<S>                                            <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                     2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fees                                           0.75%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                 None
 Other Expenses                                            0.47
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                           1.22
 Less Expense Waiver/Reimbursement 2                        0.22
 NET ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2                            1.00
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive
   all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain
   operating expenses of the fund to the extent necessary to maintain the
   fund's total operating expenses at 1.00% excluding certain expenses such as
   extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Based on the costs above (including one year of capped expenses in each
period), this example helps you compare the expenses of the fund to those of
other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above remain the same. It
also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual returns and reinvested
all dividends and distributions. This is only an example; actual expenses will
be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                    1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                       <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Institutional Class        $102         $365         $649       $ 1,458
</TABLE>



30 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
                                         Institutional Class
  ticker symbol                          KDSIX
    fund number                          545

    DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in undervalued common stocks of small US companies, which the fund
            defines as companies that are similar in market value to those in
            the Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index (as of January 31, 2008, the
            Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index had a median market capitalization of
            $539 million). The fund intends to invest primarily in companies
            whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range of the
            Index.

            While the fund invests mainly in US stocks, it could invest up to
            20% of total assets in foreign securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening stocks of small companies with below market
            price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. The managers then seek companies
            with a low price compared to the book value, cash flow and yield
            and analyze individual companies to identify those that are
            fundamentally sound and appear to have strong potential for
            earnings and dividend growth over the Index.

            From the remaining group, the managers then complete their
            fundamental analysis and make their buy decisions from a group of
            the most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic
            outlooks for various industries.

            The managers will normally sell a stock when it no longer qualifies
            as a small company, when its P/E rises above that of the Index, its
            fundamentals change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 31
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock represents
            ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by poor
            management, shrinking product demand and other business risks. These
            may affect single companies as well as groups of companies. In
            addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.



THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for value-oriented investors who are interested in
small-cap market exposure.


32 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 33
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Institutional Class
shares has varied from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The
table on the following page shows how fund performance compares to relevant
index performance (which, unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or
expenses). The performance of both the fund and the index varies over time. All
figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions (in the case of
after-tax returns, reinvested net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Institutional Class shares on a before-tax and
after-tax basis. After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the
historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not
reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on
an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown in the table.
After-tax returns shown are not relevant for investors who hold their shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual
retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Institutional Class
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
43.11      25.85      10.11      24.25      2.83
2003       2004       2005       2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 22.34%, Q2 2003              WORST QUARTER: -5.38%, Q1 2003
</TABLE>



34 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR        5 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>            <C>           <C>
 INSTITUTIONAL CLASS
   Return before Taxes                                2.83           20.43            17.53
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                0.55           19.25            16.39
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            3.66**         17.91            15.28
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -1.57          16.25            14.84
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -9.78          15.80            14.18
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the Institutional Class was August 19, 2002. Index
     comparison begins on August 31, 2002.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure
 of approximately 2,000 small US stocks.

 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 730-1313 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 35
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE
<S>                                            <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                     2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
_____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fees                                           0.71%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                 None
 Other Expenses                                            0.15
 Acquired Funds (Underlying Funds) Fees
 and Expenses 2                                             0.01
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                           0.87
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on all applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   The amount indicated is based on the indirect net expenses associated with
   the fund's investment in the underlying funds for the fiscal year ended
   November 30, 2007.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE                    1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                       <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Institutional Class         $89         $278         $482       $1,073
</TABLE>



36 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

OTHER POLICIES AND SECONDARY RISKS

           While the previous pages describe the main points of each fund's
           strategy and risks, there are a few other issues to know about:

           -  Although major changes tend to be infrequent, each fund's Board
              could change a fund's investment objective without seeking
              shareholder approval. However, the Board will provide
              shareholders with at least 60 days' notice prior to making any
              changes to each fund's (except DWS Dreman Concentrated Value
              Fund) 80% investment policy as described herein.

           -  As a temporary defensive measure, each fund could shift up to 50%
              of assets into investments such as money market securities. This
              could prevent losses, but, while engaged in a temporary defensive
              position, a fund will not be pursuing its investment objective.
              However, portfolio management may choose not to use these
              strategies for various reasons, even in volatile market
              conditions.

           -  Each fund may trade actively. This could raise transaction costs
              (thus lowering return) and could mean distributions at higher tax
              rates.


           Secondary risks

           The risk disclosure below applies to each fund, unless otherwise
           noted.

           DERIVATIVES RISK. Risks associated with derivatives include the risk
           that the derivative is not well correlated with the security, index
           or currency to which it relates; the risk that derivatives may
           result in losses or missed opportunities; the risk that the fund
           will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid
           secondary market; the risk that a counterparty is unwilling or
           unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative
           transaction could expose the fund to the effects of leverage, which
           could increase the fund's exposure to the market and magnify
           potential losses. There is no guarantee that derivatives, to the
           extent employed, will have the intended effect, and their use could
           cause lower returns or even losses to the fund. The use of
           derivatives by the fund to hedge risk may reduce the opportunity for
           gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price movements.



                                        Other Policies and Secondary Risks  | 37
<PAGE>

           PRICING RISK. At times, market conditions may make it difficult to
           value some investments, and the fund may use certain valuation
           methodologies for some of its investments, such as fair value
           pricing. Given the subjective nature of such valuation
           methodologies, it is possible that the value determined for an
           investment may be different than the value realized upon such
           investment's sale. If the fund has valued its securities too highly,
           you may pay too much for fund shares when you buy into the fund. If
           the fund has underestimated the price of its securities, you may not
           receive the full market value when you sell your fund shares.

           IPO RISK. Securities purchased in initial public offerings (IPOs)
           may be very volatile, rising and falling rapidly, often based, among
           other reasons, on investor perceptions rather than on economic
           reasons. Additionally, investments in IPOs may magnify the fund's
           performance if it has a small asset base. The fund is less likely to
           experience a similar impact on its performance as its assets grow
           because it is unlikely that the fund will be able to obtain
           proportionately larger IPO allocations.


           For more information

           This prospectus doesn't tell you about every policy or risk of
           investing in each fund.

           If you want more information on each fund's allowable securities and
           investment practices and the characteristics and risks of each one,
           you may want to request a copy of the Statement of Additional
           Information (the back cover tells you how to do this).

           Keep in mind that there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
           objective.

           A complete list of each fund's portfolio holdings is posted as of
           the month-end on www.dws-scudder.com (the Web site does not form a
           part of this prospectus) on or after the last day of the following
           month. This posted information generally remains accessible at least
           until the date on which a fund files its Form N-CSR or N-Q with the
           Securities and Exchange Commission for the period that includes the
           date as of which the posted information is current. In addition,
           each fund's top ten equity holdings and other fund information is
           posted on www.dws-scudder.com as of the calendar quarter-end on or


38 | Other Policies and Secondary Risks
<PAGE>

           after the 15th day following quarter-end. Each fund's Statement of
           Additional Information includes a description of a fund's policies
           and procedures with respect to the disclosure of a fund's portfolio
           holdings.


WHO MANAGES AND OVERSEES THE FUNDS


           The investment advisor

           Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the
           "Advisor"), with headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
           10154, is the investment advisor for each fund. Under the oversight
           of the Board, the Advisor, or a subadvisor, makes investment
           decisions, buys and sells securities for each fund and conducts
           research that leads to these purchase and sale decisions. The
           Advisor provides a full range of global investment advisory services
           to institutional and retail clients.

           DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the
           marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of
           Deutsche Bank AG, DIMA, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and DWS
           Trust Company.

           Deutsche Asset Management is a global asset management organization
           that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources,
           including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts and an office
           network that reaches the world's major investment centers. This
           well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide
           variety of experience and investment insight across industries,
           regions, asset classes and investing styles.

           The Advisor is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank
           AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is
           engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment
           management, mutual funds, retail, private and commercial banking,
           investment banking and insurance.


                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 39
<PAGE>

           MANAGEMENT FEE. The Advisor receives a management fee from each
           fund. Below are the actual rates paid by each fund for the most
           recent fiscal year, as a percentage of each fund's average daily net
           assets.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND NAME                                            FEE PAID
<S>                                                <C>
  DWS Large Cap Value Fund                            0.46  %
  DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund                   0.54%*
  DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                  0.67  %
  DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                        0.51%*
  DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                     0.71  %
</TABLE>


           *   Reflects the effects of expense limitations and/or fee waivers
then in effect.


           Effective April 25, 2007, DWS Large Cap Value Fund pays the Advisor
           under a new investment management agreement a fee, calculated daily
           and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.425% of the fund's average
           daily net assets up to $1.5 billion, 0.400% of the next $500
           million, 0.375% of the next $1 billion, 0.350% of the next $1
           billion, 0.325% of the next $1 billion and 0.300% thereafter.

           A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of each
           fund's investment management agreement and, as applicable,
           subadvisory agreement, is contained in the most recent shareholder
           reports for the annual period ended November 30 (see "Shareholder
           reports" on the back cover).

           The Advisor provides administrative services to DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund under a separate administrative services agreement between the
           fund and the Advisor. The funds, other than DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund, each pay the Advisor for providing most of each fund's
           administrative services under each fund's investment management
           agreement.


40 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

           The Subadvisors


           Subadvisor for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High
           Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman
           Small Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman
           High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS
           Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.
           ("DVM"), 520 East Cooper Avenue, Suite 230-4, Aspen, CO 81611. DVM
           was founded in 1977 and currently manages over $18.9 billion in
           assets, which is primarily comprised of institutional accounts and
           investment companies managed by the advisor. Pursuant to a
           subadvisory agreement with DIMA, DVM performs some of the functions
           of the Advisor, including making each fund's investment decisions
           and buying and selling securities for each fund.


           Subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund is Deutsche Asset
           Management International GmbH ("DeAMi"), Mainzer Landstrasse
           178-190, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. DeAMi renders investment
           advisory and management services to the fund. DeAMi is an investment
           advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
           currently manages over $60 billion in assets, which is primarily
           comprised of institutional accounts and investment companies. DeAMi
           is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. DIMA compensates DeAMi out of
           the management fee it receives from the fund.


                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 41
<PAGE>

Portfolio management

Each fund is managed by a team of investment professionals who collaborate to
develop and implement each fund's investment strategy. Each portfolio manager
on the teams has authority over all aspects of a fund's investment portfolio,
including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities,
portfolio construction techniques, portfolio risk assessment and the management
of daily cash flows in accordance with the portfolio holdings.

The following people handle the day-to-day management of each fund:

DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 1998.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
-  Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
-  Began investment career in 1986.
-  Member of Investment Policy Committee.
-  Joined the fund team in 2001.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.

-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
-  Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  MS, Texas Tech University.


DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

Thomas Schuessler, PhD
Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2001 after 5 years at Deutsche Bank
   where he managed various products and worked in the office of the Chairman
   of the Management Board.
-  US and Global Fund Management: Frankfurt.
-  Joined the fund team in 2007.
-  PhD, University of Heidelberg, studies in physics and economics at
   University of Heidelberg and University of Utah.

42 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 2005.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
-  Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
-  Began investment career in 1986.
-  Member of Investment Policy Committee.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

Mark Roach
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
-  BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 2002.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

Mark Roach
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
-  BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
-  Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  MS, Texas Tech University.

                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 43
<PAGE>

DWS DREMAN CONCENTRATED VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Began investment career in 1957.
- Joined the fund team in 2005.
- Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
- Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
- Began investment career in 1986.
- Member of Investment Policy Committee.
- Joined the fund team in 2005.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
- Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- MS, Texas Tech University.

Each fund's Statement of Additional Information provides additional information
about a portfolio manager's investments in each fund, a description of the
portfolio management compensation structure and information regarding other
accounts managed.


44 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights are designed to help you understand recent financial
performance. The figures in the first part of each table are for a single
share. The total return figures represent the percentage that an investor in a
fund would have earned (or lost), assuming all dividends and distributions were
reinvested. This information has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with each fund's
financial statements, is included in each fund's annual report (see
"Shareholder reports" on the back cover).

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007            2006            2005          2004           2003
<S>                                          <C>            <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD           $  24.44       $   22.91       $  22.19       $  19.98      $  17.13
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss)a                     .38          .46c              .42            .37           .32
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           2.35            2.64            .79           2.17          2.83
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                 2.73            3.10           1.21           2.54          3.15
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                          (  .46)         (  .42)        (  .49)        (  .33)       (  .30)
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
  Net realized gains                             ( 2.15)         ( 1.15)             -              -             -
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                            ( 2.61)         ( 1.57)        (  .49)        (  .33)       (  .30)
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Redemption fees                                     .00*            .00*           .00*             -             -
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                 $  24.56       $   24.44       $  22.91       $  22.19      $  19.98
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
Total Return (%)                                12.13c         14.45b,c         5.64b         12.65b          18.73
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)               61              53             35              8            13
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                      .58             .66            .68            .94           .87
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                      .57             .64            .66            .86           .87
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                           1.63         2.03c             1.91           1.74          1.83
__________________________________________     ________       _________       ________       ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                          86              76             56             39            69
------------------------------------------     --------       ---------       --------       --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

c   Includes non-recurring income from the Advisor recorded as a result of an
   administrative proceeding regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
   practices in connection with sales of DWS Scudder Funds. The non-recurring
   income resulted in an increase in net investment income of $0.033 per share
   and an increase in the ratio of net investment income of 0.14%. Excluding
   this non-recurring income, total return would have been 0.14% lower.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Institutional Class


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.96       $  10.08       $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income b                                 .22            .21            .07
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .42           1.87            .01
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .64           2.08            .08
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .21)        (  .20)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .08)             -              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .29)        (  .20)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.31       $  11.96       $  10.08
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)c                                       5.38          20.94            .80**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                     6              6              1
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         1.23           1.50           2.52*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)           .94         .93d             1.41*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)               1.79           1.84           1.43*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               58             38              5
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from June 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d  The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering costs incurred since inception of the Fund. The
   ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.05%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Institutional Class


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                       2007          2006           2005          2004          2003
<S>                                        <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD        $  50.80       $  44.38      $  41.25      $  36.46      $  30.14
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income a                        1.10           1.00           .82           .71           .69
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                         .01           7.19          3.04          4.81          6.30
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS              1.11           8.19          3.86          5.52          6.99
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                       ( 1.14)        (  .82)       (  .73)       (  .73)       (  .67)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                          (  .42)        (  .95)            -             -             -
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                         ( 1.56)        ( 1.77)       (  .73)       (  .73)       (  .67)
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                  .00*           .00*          .00*            -             -
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD              $  50.35       $  50.80      $  44.38      $  41.25      $  36.46
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)                                2.13        18.69b           9.43         15.33         23.58
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)           928            914           574           116            88
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses before expense
reductions (%)                                   .79            .83           .79           .83           .92
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of expenses after expense
reductions (%)                                   .79            .80           .79           .83           .92
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)              2.12           2.09          1.89          1.85          2.22
________________________________________    ________       ________      ________      ________      ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                       27             32             9            10            14
----------------------------------------    --------       --------      --------      --------      --------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

b   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006            2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------           -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  12.01       $  10.06        $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .15            .13          (  .00)***
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .78           1.88             .06
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .93           2.01             .06
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .13)        (  .06)              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .15)             -               -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .28)        (  .06)              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***          .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.66       $  12.01        $  10.06
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
Total Return (%)c                                       7.86          20.06             .60**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------    --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                     7              7             .6
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         1.22           2.23            6.38*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)           .98        0.90d              2.46*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)               1.16           1.21          (  .16)*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               82             34              10
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from August 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
   30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering cost incurred since the inception of the Fund.
   The ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.19%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

48 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007          2006          2005          2004          2003
<S>                                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $  40.58      $  35.61      $  32.10      $  25.31      $  18.48
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
  Net investment income (loss)a                    .28           .25           .27           .20           .26
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain
  (loss)                                           .93          8.18          3.53          6.81          6.71
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                1.21          8.43          3.80          7.01          6.97
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                         (  .04)       (  .32)            -        (  .22)       (  .14)
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  Net realized gains                            ( 2.11)       ( 3.14)       (  .29)            -             -
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                           ( 2.15)       ( 3.46)       (  .29)       (  .22)       (  .14)
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      ________
Redemption fees                                    .00*          .00*          .00*            -             -
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $  39.64      $  40.58      $  35.61      $  32.10      $  25.31
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
Total Return (%)                                  3.14         25.88         11.91         27.91         38.07
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      --------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)             123           109            34            15           .619
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      _________
Ratio of expenses (%)                              .86           .85           .95           .88           .85
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      _________
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
     (%)                                           .75           .73           .84           .76          1.49
__________________________________________    ________      ________      ________      ________      _________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                         60            48            67            64            67
------------------------------------------    --------      --------      --------      --------      ---------
</TABLE>


a   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

*   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS

THE FOLLOWING PAGES TELL YOU HOW TO INVEST IN A FUND AND WHAT TO EXPECT AS A
SHAREHOLDER. The following pages also tell you about many of the services,
choices and benefits of being a shareholder. You'll also find information on
how to check the status of your account using the method that's most convenient
for you.

If you're investing directly with DWS Scudder, all of this information applies
to you. If you're investing through a "third party provider" - for example, a
workplace retirement plan, financial supermarket or financial advisor - your
provider may have its own policies or instructions and you should follow those.


You can find out more about the topics covered here by speaking with your
FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR A REPRESENTATIVE OF YOUR WORKPLACE RETIREMENT PLAN OR
OTHER INVESTMENT PROVIDER.

<PAGE>

Buying and Selling INSTITUTIONAL CLASS Shares


           You may buy Institutional Class shares through your securities
           dealer or through any financial institution that is authorized to
           act as a shareholder servicing agent ("financial advisor"). Contact
           them for details on how to place and pay for your order. Your
           financial advisor may also receive compensation from the Advisor
           and/or its affiliates. For more information, please see "Financial
           intermediary support payments."

           You may also buy Institutional Class shares by sending your check
           (along with a completed account application) directly to DWS Scudder
           Investments Service Company (the "transfer agent"). Your purchase
           order may not be accepted if a fund withdraws the offering of fund
           shares, the sale of fund shares has been suspended or if it is
           determined that your purchase would be detrimental to the interests
           of a fund's shareholders.


           Eligibility requirements

           You may buy Institutional Class shares if you are any of the
           following:

           -  An eligible institution (e.g., a financial institution,
              corporation, trust, estate or educational, religious or
              charitable institution).

           -  An employee benefit plan with assets of at least $50 million.

           -  A registered investment advisor or financial planner purchasing
              on behalf of clients and charging an asset-based or
              hourly fee.

           -  A client of the private banking division of Deutsche Bank AG.

           -  A current or former director or trustee of the Deutsche or DWS
              mutual funds.

           -  An employee, the employee's spouse or life partner and children
              or stepchildren age 21 or younger of Deutsche Bank or its
              affiliates or a subadvisor to any fund in the DWS family of funds
              or a broker-dealer authorized to sell shares in the funds.


           Investment minimum

           Your initial investment must be for at least $1,000,000. There are
           no minimum subsequent investment requirements.

           The minimum initial investment is waived for:

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<PAGE>

           -  Shareholders with existing accounts prior to August 13, 2004 who
           met the previous minimum investment eligibility requirement.

           -  Investment advisory affiliates of Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,
              DWS funds or Deutsche funds purchasing shares for the accounts of
              their investment advisory clients.

           -  Employee benefit plans with assets of at least $50 million.

           -  Clients of the private banking division of Deutsche Bank AG.

           -  Institutional clients and qualified purchasers that are clients
              of a division of Deutsche Bank AG.

           -  A current or former director or trustee of the Deutsche or DWS
              mutual funds.

           -  An employee, the employee's spouse or life partner and children
              or stepchildren age 21 or younger of Deutsche Bank or its
              affiliates or a subadvisor to any fund in the DWS family of funds
              or a broker-dealer authorized to sell shares of the funds.

           -  DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
              Fund shareholders with existing Institutional Class accounts
              prior to July 23, 2007 who purchased shares through certain
              broker-dealers authorized to sell fund shares.

           -  Registered investment advisors who trade through platforms
              approved by the Advisor and whose client assets in the fund in
              the aggregate meet (or, in the Advisor's judgment, will meet
              within a reasonable period of time) the $1,000,000 minimum
              investment.

           Each fund reserves the right to modify the above eligibility
           requirements and investment minimum at any time.


           How to contact the transfer agent


<TABLE>
<S>                       <C>
  BY PHONE:                (800) 730-1313
  FIRST INVESTMENTS        DWS Scudder Investments Service Company
  BY MAIL:                P.O. Box 219210
                          Kansas City, MO 64121-9210
  ADDITIONAL               DWS Scudder Investments Service Company
  INVESTMENTS BY          P.O. Box 219210
  MAIL:                   Kansas City, MO 64121-9210
  BY OVERNIGHT MAIL:       DWS Scudder Investments Service Company
                          210 West 10th Street
                          Kansas City, MO 64105-1614
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>


           You can reach the automated information line, 24 hours a day,
           7 days a week by calling (800) 621-1048.


           How to open your fund account

<TABLE>
<S>                  <C>
  MAIL:               Complete and sign the account application that
                     accompanies this prospectus. (You may obtain
                     additional applications by calling the transfer agent.)
                     Mail the completed application along with a check
                     payable to the fund you have selected to the transfer
                     agent. Be sure to include the fund number. The
                     applicable addresses are shown under "How to
                     contact the transfer agent."
  WIRE:               Call the transfer agent to set up a wire account.
  FUND NAME AND       Please use the complete fund name. Refer to "The
  FUND NUMBER:       Fund's Main Investment Strategy" above for the fund
                     number.
</TABLE>


           Please note that your account cannot become activated until we
           receive a completed account application.


           How to BUY and SELL shares

           MAIL:

           BUYING: Send your check, payable to the fund you have selected, to
           the transfer agent. Be sure to include the fund number and your
           account number on your check. If you are investing in more than one
           fund, make your check payable to "DWS Scudder" and include your
           account number, the names and numbers of the funds you have
           selected, and the dollar amount or percentage you would like
           invested in each fund. Mailing addresses are shown under "How to
           contact the transfer agent."

           SELLING: Send a signed letter to the transfer agent with your name,
           your fund number and account number, the fund's name, and either the
           number of shares you wish to sell or the dollar amount you wish to
           receive. See "Signature Guarantee" for any applicable additional
           requirements. Unless exchanging into another DWS fund, you must
           submit a written authorization to sell shares in a retirement
           account.


                             Buying and Selling Institutional Class Shares  | 53
<PAGE>

           WIRE:

           BUYING: You may buy shares by wire only if your account is
           authorized to do so. Please note that you or your financial advisor
           must call Institutional Investment Services at (800) 730-1313 to
           notify us in advance of a wire transfer purchase. After you inform
           Institutional Investment Services of the amount of your purchase,
           you will receive a trade confirmation number. Instruct your bank to
           send payment by wire using the wire instructions noted below. All
           wires must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time the next business
           day following your purchase. If your wire is not received by 4:00
           p.m. Eastern time on the next business day after the fund receives
           your request to purchase shares, your transaction will be canceled
           at your expense and risk.


<TABLE>
<S>                <C>
  BANK NAME:        State Street Bank Boston
  ROUTING NO:       011000028
  ATTN:             DWS Scudder
  DDA NO:           9903-5552
  FBO:              (Account name) (Account number)
  CREDIT:           (Fund name, Fund number and, if applicable, class
                   name) (see "How to open your fund account")
</TABLE>


           Refer to your account statement for the account name and number.
           Wire transfers normally take two or more hours to complete. Wire
           transfers may be restricted on holidays and at certain other times.

           SELLING: You may sell shares by wire only if your account is
           authorized to do so. You will be paid for redeemed shares by wire
           transfer of funds to your financial advisor or bank upon receipt of
           a duly authorized redemption request as promptly as feasible. For
           your protection, you may not change the destination bank account
           over the phone. To sell by wire, contact your financial advisor or
           Institutional Investment Services at (800) 730-1313. After you
           inform Institutional Investment Services of the amount of your
           redemption, you will receive a trade confirmation number. The
           minimum redemption by wire is $1,000. We must receive your order by
           4:00 p.m. Eastern time to wire your account the next business day.


54 | Buying and Selling Institutional Class Shares
<PAGE>

           TELEPHONE TRANSACTIONS:

           You may place orders to buy and sell over the phone by calling your
           financial advisor or Institutional Investment Services at (800)
           730-1313. If your shares are in an account with the transfer agent,
           you may (1) redeem by check in an amount up to $100,000, or by wire
           (minimum $1,000), or (2) exchange the shares for Institutional
           shares of another DWS fund by calling the transfer agent.

           You may make regular investments from a bank checking account. For
           more information on setting up an automatic investment plan or
           payroll investment plan, call Institutional Investment Services at
           (800) 730-1313.


           Financial intermediary support payments

           The Advisor, DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor")
           and/or their affiliates may pay additional compensation, out of
           their own assets and not as an additional charge to each fund, to
           selected affiliated and unaffiliated brokers, dealers, participating
           insurance companies or other financial intermediaries ("financial
           advisors") in connection with the sale and/or distribution of fund
           shares or the retention and/or servicing of fund investors and fund
           shares ("revenue sharing"). Such revenue sharing payments are in
           addition to any distribution or service fees payable under any Rule
           12b-1 or service plan of each fund, any record keeping/sub-transfer
           agency/networking fees payable by each fund (generally through the
           Distributor or an affiliate) and/or the Distributor to certain
           financial advisors for performing such services and any sales
           charge, commissions, non-cash compensation arrangements expressly
           permitted under applicable rules of the Financial Industry
           Regulatory Authority or other concessions described in the fee table
           or elsewhere in this prospectus or the Statement of Additional
           Information as payable to all financial advisors. For example, the
           Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may compensate
           financial advisors for providing a fund with "shelf space" or access
           to a third party platform or fund offering list or other marketing
           programs, including, without limitation, inclusion of the fund on
           preferred or recommended sales lists, mutual fund "supermarket"
           platforms and other formal sales programs; granting the Distributor
           access to the financial


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<PAGE>

           advisor's sales force; granting the Distributor access to the
           financial advisor's conferences and meetings; assistance in training
           and educating the financial advisor's personnel; and obtaining other
           forms of marketing support.

           The level of revenue sharing payments made to financial advisors may
           be a fixed fee or based upon one or more of the following factors:
           gross sales, current assets and/or number of accounts of each fund
           attributable to the financial advisor, the particular fund or fund
           type or other measures as agreed to by the Advisor, the Distributor
           and/or their affiliates and the financial advisors or any
           combination thereof. The amount of these revenue sharing payments is
           determined at the discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or
           their affiliates from time to time, may be substantial, and may be
           different for different financial advisors based on, for example,
           the nature of the services provided by the financial advisor.

           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates currently make
           revenue sharing payments from their own assets in connection with
           the sale and/or distribution of DWS Fund shares or the retention
           and/or servicing of investors and DWS Fund shares to financial
           advisors in amounts that generally range from .01% up to .50% of
           assets of each fund serviced and maintained by the financial
           advisor, .10% to .25% of sales of each fund attributable to the
           financial advisor, a flat fee of $12,500 up to $500,000, or any
           combination thereof. These amounts are subject to change at the
           discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates.
           Receipt of, or the prospect of receiving, this additional
           compensation may influence your financial advisor's recommendation
           of each fund or of any particular share class of each fund. You
           should review your financial advisor's compensation disclosure
           and/or talk to your financial advisor to obtain more information on
           how this compensation may have influenced your financial advisor's
           recommendation of each fund. Additional information regarding these
           revenue sharing payments is included in each fund's Statement of
           Additional Information, which is available to you on request at no
           charge (see the back cover of this prospectus for more information
           on how to request a copy of the Statement of Additional
           Information).

           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may also make
           such revenue sharing payments to financial advisors under the terms
           discussed above in connection with the distribution of both DWS
           funds and non-DWS funds by financial advisors to


56 | Buying and Selling Institutional Class Shares
<PAGE>

           retirement plans that obtain record keeping services from ADP, Inc.
           on the DWS Scudder branded retirement plan platform (the "Platform")
           with the level of revenue sharing payments being based upon sales of
           both the DWS funds and the non-DWS funds by the financial advisor on
           the Platform or current assets of both the DWS funds and the non-DWS
           funds serviced and maintained by the financial advisor on the
           Platform.

           It is likely that broker-dealers that execute portfolio transactions
           for each fund will include firms that also sell shares of the DWS
           funds to their customers. However, the Advisor will not consider
           sales of DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of
           broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the DWS funds.
           Accordingly, the Advisor has implemented policies and procedures
           reasonably designed to prevent its traders from considering sales of
           DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to
           execute portfolio transactions for each fund. In addition, the
           Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates will not use fund
           brokerage to pay for their obligation to provide additional
           compensation to financial advisors as described above.


POLICIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

           Along with the information on the previous pages, the policies below
           may affect you as a shareholder. Some of this information, such as
           the section on distributions and taxes, applies to all investors,
           including those investing through a financial advisor.

           If you are investing through a financial advisor or through a
           retirement plan, check the materials you received from them about
           how to buy and sell shares because particular financial advisors or
           other intermediaries may adopt policies, procedures or limitations
           that are separate from those described by a fund. Please note that a
           financial advisor may charge fees separate from those charged by a
           fund and may be compensated by a fund.

           Keep in mind that the information in this prospectus applies only to
           the shares offered herein. Other share classes are described in
           separate prospectuses and have different fees, requirements and
           services.


                                            Policies You Should Know About  | 57
<PAGE>

           In order to reduce the amount of mail you receive and to help reduce
           expenses, we generally send a single copy of any shareholder report
           and prospectus to each household. If you do not want the mailing of
           these documents to be combined with those for other members of your
           household, please contact your financial advisor or call (800)
           730-1313.

           DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND. Effective December 29, 2006, DWS
           Dreman Small Cap Value Fund was closed to new investors except as
           described below. Unless you fit into one of the investor eligibility
           categories described below, you may not invest in the fund.

           You may purchase fund shares through your existing fund account and
           reinvest dividends and capital gains if, as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern
           time December 29, 2006, you were:

           -  a current fund shareholder; or

           -  a participant in any group retirement, employee stock bonus,
              pension or profit sharing plan that offers the fund as an
              investment option.

           New accounts may be opened for:

           -  transfers of shares from existing accounts in this fund
              (including IRA rollovers);

           -  Officers, Trustees and Directors of the DWS Funds, and full-time
              employees and their family members of DIMA and its affiliates;

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
              sharing plan using the Flex subaccount recordkeeping system made
              available through ADP Inc. under an alliance with DWS Scudder
              Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI") ("Flex Plans");

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
              sharing plan, other than a Flex Plan, that includes the fund as
              an investment option as of December 29, 2006;

           -  purchases through any comprehensive or "wrap" fee program or
              other fee based program; or

           -  accounts managed by DIMA, any advisory products offered by DIMA
              or DWS-SDI and the portfolios of DWS Allocation Series or other
              fund of funds managed by DIMA or its affiliates.

58 | Policies You Should Know About
<PAGE>

           Except as otherwise noted, these restrictions apply to investments
           made directly with DWS-SDI, the fund's principal underwriter or
           through an intermediary relationship with a financial services firm
           established with respect to the DWS Funds as of December 29, 2006.
           Institutions that maintain omnibus account arrangements are not
           allowed to open new sub-accounts for new investors, unless the
           investor is one of the types listed above. Once an account is
           closed, new investments will not be accepted unless you satisfy one
           of the investor eligibility categories listed above.

           Exchanges will not be permitted unless the exchange is being made
           into an existing fund account.

           DWS-SDI may, at its discretion, require appropriate documentation
           that shows an investor is eligible to purchase fund shares.

           The fund may resume sales of shares to additional investors at a
           future date, but has no present intention to do so.


           Policies about transactions

           EACH FUND IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange
           is open. Each fund calculates its share price for each class every
           business day, as of the close of regular trading on the New York
           Stock Exchange (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but sometimes
           earlier, as in the case of scheduled half-day trading or unscheduled
           suspensions of trading). You can place an order to buy or sell
           shares at any time.

           To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money
           laundering activities, federal law requires all financial
           institutions to obtain, verify and record information that
           identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you:
           When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date
           of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
           Some or all of this information will be used to verify the identity
           of all persons opening an account.

           We might request additional information about you (which may include
           certain documents, such as articles of incorporation for companies)
           to help us verify your identity and, in some cases, the information
           and/or documents may be required to conduct the verification. The
           information and documents will be used solely to verify your
           identity.


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           We will attempt to collect any missing required and requested
           information by contacting you or your financial advisor. If we are
           unable to obtain this information within the time frames established
           by each fund, then we may reject your application and order.

           Each fund will not invest your purchase until all required and
           requested identification information has been provided and your
           application has been submitted in "good order." After we receive all
           the information, your application is deemed to be in good order and
           we accept your purchase, you will receive the net asset value per
           share next calculated.

           If we are unable to verify your identity within time frames
           established by each fund, after a reasonable effort to do so, you
           will receive written notification.

           With certain limited exceptions, only US residents may invest in
           each fund.

           Because orders placed through a financial advisor must be forwarded
           to the transfer agent before they can be processed, you'll need to
           allow extra time. Your financial advisor should be able to tell you
           approximately when your order will be processed. It is the
           responsibility of your financial advisor to forward your order to
           the transfer agent in a timely manner.

           SUB-MINIMUM BALANCES. Each fund may redeem your shares and close
           your account on 60 days' notice if it fails to meet the minimum
           account balance requirement of $1,000,000 ($250,000 for shareholders
           with existing accounts prior to August 13, 2004) for any reason
           other than a change in market value.

           MARKET TIMING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Short-term and excessive
           trading of fund shares may present risks to long-term shareholders,
           including potential dilution in the value of fund shares,
           interference with the efficient management of a fund's portfolio
           (including losses on the sale of investments), taxable gains to
           remaining shareholders and increased brokerage and administrative
           costs. These risks may be more pronounced if a fund invests in
           certain securities, such as those that trade in foreign markets, are
           illiquid or do not otherwise have "readily available market
           quotations." Certain investors may seek to employ short-term trading
           strategies aimed at exploiting variations in portfolio valuation
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           securities held by a fund (e.g., "time zone arbitrage"). Each fund
           discourages short-term and excessive trading and has adopted
           policies and procedures that are intended to detect and deter
           short-term and excessive trading.

           Pursuant to its policies, each fund will impose a 2% redemption fee
           on fund shares held for less than a specified holding period
           (subject to certain exceptions discussed below under "Redemption
           fees"). Each fund also reserves the right to reject or cancel a
           purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. For
           example, a fund may in its discretion reject or cancel a purchase or
           an exchange order even if the transaction is not subject to the
           specific roundtrip transaction limitation described below if the
           Advisor believes that there appears to be a pattern of short-term or
           excessive trading activity by a shareholder or deems any other
           trading activity harmful or disruptive to a fund. Each fund, through
           its Advisor and transfer agent, will measure short-term and
           excessive trading by the number of roundtrip transactions within a
           shareholder's account during a rolling 12-month period. A
           "roundtrip" transaction is defined as any combination of purchase
           and redemption activity (including exchanges) of the same fund's
           shares. Each fund may take other trading activity into account if a
           fund believes such activity is of an amount or frequency that may be
           harmful to long-term shareholders or disruptive to portfolio
           management.

           Shareholders are limited to four roundtrip transactions in the same
           DWS Fund (excluding money market funds) over a rolling 12-month
           period. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions in the
           same DWS Fund within a rolling 12-month period generally will be
           blocked from making additional purchases of, or exchanges into, that
           DWS Fund. Each fund has sole discretion whether to remove a block
           from a shareholder's account. The rights of a shareholder to redeem
           shares of a DWS Fund are not affected by the four roundtrip
           transaction limitation, but all redemptions remain subject to each
           fund's redemption fee policy (see "Redemption fees" described
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           Each fund may make exceptions to the roundtrip transaction policy
           for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Advisor,
           the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or
           are not abusive or harmful to a fund, such as, but not limited to,
           systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions,
           transactions initiated by a fund or administrator and transactions
           by certain qualified fund-of-fund(s).

           In certain circumstances where shareholders hold shares of a fund
           through a financial intermediary, the fund may rely upon the
           financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive
           trading if the Advisor believes that the financial intermediary's
           policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that
           are not in the best interests of a fund. A financial intermediary's
           policy relating to short-term or excessive trading may be more or
           less restrictive than the DWS Funds' policy, may permit certain
           transactions not permitted by the DWS Funds' policies, or prohibit
           transactions not subject to the DWS Funds' policies.

           The Advisor may also accept undertakings from a financial
           intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on
           behalf of a fund that provide a substantially similar level of
           protection for each fund against such transactions. For example,
           certain financial intermediaries may have contractual, legal or
           operational restrictions that prevent them from blocking an account.
           In such instances, the financial intermediary may use alternate
           techniques that the Advisor considers to be a reasonable substitute
           for such a block.

           In addition, if a fund invests some portion of its assets in foreign
           securities, it has adopted certain fair valuation practices intended
           to protect the fund from "time zone arbitrage" with respect to its
           foreign securities holdings and other trading practices that seek to
           exploit variations in portfolio valuation that arise from the nature
           of the securities held by a fund. (See "How each fund calculates
           share price.")

           There is no assurance that these policies and procedures will be
           effective in limiting short-term and excessive trading in all cases.
           For example, the Advisor may not be able to effectively monitor,
           detect or limit short-term or excessive trading by underlying
           shareholders that occurs through omnibus accounts maintained by
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           reviews trading activity at the omnibus level to detect short-term
           or excessive trading. If the Advisor has reason to suspect that
           short-term or excessive trading is occurring at the omnibus level,
           the Advisor will contact the financial intermediary to request
           underlying shareholder level activity. Depending on the amount of
           fund shares held in such omnibus accounts (which may represent most
           of a fund's shares) short-term and/or excessive trading of fund
           shares could adversely affect long-term shareholders in a fund. If
           short-term or excessive trading is identified, the Advisor will take
           appropriate action.

           Each fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or
           terminated at any time.

           REDEMPTION FEES. Each fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the
           total redemption amount (calculated at net asset value) on all fund
           shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of buying them (either
           by purchase or exchange). The redemption fee is paid directly to
           each fund and is designed to encourage long-term investment and to
           offset transaction and other costs associated with short-term or
           excessive trading. For purposes of determining whether the
           redemption fee applies, shares held the longest time will be treated
           as being redeemed first and shares held the shortest time will be
           treated as being redeemed last.

           The redemption fee is applicable to fund shares purchased either
           directly or through a financial intermediary, such as a
           broker-dealer. Transactions through financial intermediaries
           typically are placed with a fund on an omnibus basis and include
           both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple
           investors. These purchase and sale transactions are generally netted
           against one another and placed on an aggregate basis; consequently
           the identities of the individuals on whose behalf the transactions
           are placed generally are not known to a fund. For this reason, each
           fund has undertaken to notify financial intermediaries of their
           obligation to assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and to
           collect and remit the proceeds to each fund. However, due to
           operational requirements, the intermediaries' methods for tracking
           and calculating the fee may be inadequate or differ in some respects
           from each fund's.

           The redemption fee will not be charged in connection with the
           following exchange or redemption transactions: (i) transactions on
           behalf of participants in certain research wrap programs; (ii)
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           contributions to the shareholder; (iii) transactions on behalf of a
           shareholder to effect a required minimum distribution on an IRA;
           (iv) transactions on behalf of any mutual fund advised by the
           Advisor and its affiliates (e.g., "funds of funds") or, in the case
           of a master/feeder relationship, redemptions by the feeder fund from
           the master portfolio; (v) transactions on behalf of certain
           unaffiliated mutual funds operating as funds of funds; (vi)
           transactions following death or disability of any registered
           shareholder, beneficial owner or grantor of a living trust with
           respect to shares purchased before death or disability; (vii)
           transactions involving hardship of any registered shareholder;
           (viii) systematic transactions with pre-defined trade dates for
           purchases, exchanges or redemptions, such as automatic account
           rebalancing, or loan origination and repayments; (ix) transactions
           involving shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or
           other distributions; (x) transactions involving shares transferred
           from another account in the same fund or converted from another
           class of the same fund (the redemption fee period will carry over to
           the acquired shares); (xi) transactions initiated by a fund or
           administrator (e.g., redemptions for not meeting account minimums,
           to pay account fees funded by share redemptions, or in the event of
           the liquidation or merger of the fund); or (xii) transactions in
           cases when there are legal or contractual limitations or
           restrictions on the imposition of the redemption fee (as determined
           by a fund or its agents in their sole discretion). It is
           the policy of the DWS funds to permit approved fund platform
           providers to execute transactions within the funds without the
           imposition of a redemption fee if such providers have implemented
           alternative measures that are determined by the Advisor to provide
           controls on short-term and excessive trading that are comparable to
           the DWS funds' policies.

           THE AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY BY
           CALLING (800) 621-1048. You can use our automated phone services to
           get information on DWS funds generally and on accounts held directly
           at DWS Scudder.

           QUICKBUY AND QUICKSELL let you set up a link between a DWS fund
           account and a bank account. Once this link is in place, you can move
           money between the two with a phone call. You'll need to make sure
           your bank has Automated Clearing House (ACH) services. Transactions
           take two to three days to be




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The DWS Scudder Web site can be a valuable resource for shareholders with
Internet access. Go to WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM to get up-to-date information, review
balances or even place orders for exchanges.


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           completed and there is a $50 minimum and a $250,000 maximum. To set
           up QuickBuy or QuickSell on a new account, see the account
           application; to add it to an existing account, call (800) 730-1313.

           TELEPHONE AND ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS. Generally, you are
           automatically entitled to telephone and electronic transaction
           privileges, but you may elect not to have them when you open your
           account or by contacting Institutional Investment Services at (800)
           730-1313 at a later date.

           Since many transactions may be initiated by telephone or
           electronically, it's important to understand that as long as we take
           reasonable steps to ensure that an order to purchase or redeem
           shares is genuine, such as recording calls or requesting
           personalized security codes or other information, we are not
           responsible for any losses that may occur as a result. For
           transactions conducted over the Internet, we recommend the use of a
           secure Internet browser. In addition, you should verify the accuracy
           of your confirmation statements immediately after you receive them.

           EACH FUND DOES NOT ISSUE SHARE CERTIFICATES. However, if you
           currently have shares in certificated form, you must include the
           share certificates properly endorsed or accompanied by a duly
           executed stock power when exchanging or redeeming shares. You may
           not exchange or redeem shares in certificate form by telephone or
           via the Internet.

           WHEN YOU ASK US TO SEND OR RECEIVE A WIRE, please note that while we
           don't charge a fee to send or receive wires, it's possible that your
           bank may do so. Wire transactions are generally completed within 24
           hours. Each fund can only send wires of $1,000 or more and accept
           wires of $50 or more.

           EACH FUND ACCEPTS PAYMENT FOR SHARES ONLY IN US DOLLARS by check,
           bank or Federal Funds wire transfer or by electronic bank transfer.
           Please note that a fund does not accept cash, money orders,
           traveler's checks, starter checks, third party checks (except checks
           for retirement plan asset transfers and rollovers or for Uniform
           Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act accounts),
           checks drawn on foreign banks or checks issued by credit card
           companies or Internet-based companies. Thus, subject to the
           foregoing exceptions for certain third party checks, checks that are
           otherwise permissible must be drawn by the account holder on a
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           IF YOU PAY FOR SHARES BY CHECK and the check fails to clear, or if
           you order shares by phone and fail to pay for them by 4:00 p.m.
           Eastern time the next business day, we have the right to cancel your
           order, hold you liable or charge you or your account for any losses
           or fees the fund or its agents have incurred. To sell shares, you
           must state whether you would like to receive the proceeds by wire or
           check.

           SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. When you want to sell more than $100,000 worth
           of shares or send proceeds to a third party or to a new address,
           you'll usually need to place your order in writing and include a
           signature guarantee. However, if you want money wired to a bank
           account that is already on file with us, you don't need a signature
           guarantee. Also, generally you don't need a signature guarantee for
           an exchange, although we may require one in certain other
           circumstances.

           A signature guarantee is simply a certification of your signature -
           a valuable safeguard against fraud. You can get a signature
           guarantee from an eligible guarantor institution, including
           commercial banks, savings and loans, trust companies, credit unions,
           member firms of a national stock exchange or any member or
           participant of an approved signature guarantor program. Note that
           you can't get a signature guarantee from a notary public and we must
           be provided the original guarantee.

           SELLING SHARES OF TRUST ACCOUNTS AND BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
           ACCOUNTS may require additional documentation. Please call (800)
           730-1313 or contact your financial advisor for more information.

            MONEY FROM SHARES YOU SELL is normally sent out within one business
            day of when your order is processed (not when it is received),
            although it could be delayed for up to seven days. There are other
            circumstances when it could be longer, including, but not limited
            to, when you are selling shares you bought recently by check or ACH
            (the funds will be placed under a 10 calendar day hold to ensure
            good funds) or when unusual circumstances prompt the SEC to allow
            further delays. Certain expedited redemption processes may also be
            delayed when you are selling recently purchased shares or in the
            event of closing of the Federal Reserve Bank's wire payment system.
            In addition, each fund reserves the right to suspend or postpone
            redemptions as permitted pursuant to Section 22(e) of the Investment
            Company Act of 1940. Generally, those


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If you ever have difficulty placing an order by phone or Internet, you can send
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           circumstances are when 1) the New York Stock Exchange is closed
           other than customary weekend or holiday closings; 2) trading on the
           New York Stock Exchange is restricted; 3) an emergency exists which
           makes the disposal of securities owned by a fund or the fair
           determination of the value of a fund's net assets not reasonably
           practicable; or 4) the SEC, by order, permits the suspension of the
           right of redemption. Redemption payments by wire may also be delayed
           in the event of a non-routine closure of the Federal Reserve wire
           payment system. For additional rights reserved by each fund, please
           see "Other rights we reserve."

           You may obtain additional information about other ways to sell your
           shares by contacting your financial advisor.

           ACCOUNT STATEMENTS. We or your financial advisor will generally
           furnish you with a written confirmation of every transaction that
           affects your account balance. You will also receive periodic
           statements reflecting the balances in your account.


           How each fund calculates share price

           To calculate net asset value, or NAV, each share class uses the
           following equation:


<TABLE>
<S>                                                     <C> <C>
            TOTAL ASSETS - TOTAL LIABILITIES
           -----------------------------------------    =    NAV
               TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
</TABLE>


           The price at which you buy and sell shares is the NAV.


           EACH FUND CHARGES A REDEMPTION FEE EQUAL TO 2.00% of the value of
           shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of purchase. Please see
           "Policies about transactions - Redemption fees" for further
           information.

           WE TYPICALLY VALUE SECURITIES USING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY AN
           INDEPENDENT PRICING SERVICE OR MARKET QUOTATIONS, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
           However, we may use methods approved by a fund's Board, such as a
           fair valuation model, which are intended to reflect fair value when
           pricing service information or market quotations are not readily
           available or when a security's value or a meaningful portion of the
           value of a fund's portfolio is believed to have been materially
           affected by a significant event, such as a natural disaster, an
           economic event like a bankruptcy filing, or a substantial
           fluctuation in domestic or foreign markets that has occurred between
           the close of the exchange or market on which the security is
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           exchange or market) and the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In
           such a case, a fund's value for a security is likely to be different
           from the last quoted market price or pricing service information. In
           addition, due to the subjective and variable nature of fair value
           pricing, it is possible that the value determined for a particular
           asset may be materially different from the value realized upon such
           asset's sale. It is expected that the greater the percentage of fund
           assets that is invested in non-US securities, the more extensive
           will be a fund's use of fair value pricing. This is intended to
           reduce a fund's exposure to "time zone arbitrage" and other harmful
           trading practices. (See "Market timing policies and procedures.")

           TO THE EXTENT THAT A FUND INVESTS IN SECURITIES THAT ARE TRADED
           PRIMARILY IN FOREIGN MARKETS, the value of its holdings could change
           at a time when you aren't able to buy or sell fund shares. This is
           because some foreign markets are open on days or at times when a
           fund doesn't price its shares. (Note that prices for securities that
           trade on foreign exchanges can change significantly on days when the
           New York Stock Exchange is closed and you cannot buy or sell fund
           shares. Price changes in the securities a fund owns may ultimately
           affect the price of fund shares the next time the NAV is
           calculated.)


           Other rights we reserve

           You should be aware that we may do any of the following:

           -  withdraw or suspend the offering of shares at any time

           -  withhold a portion of your distributions and redemption proceeds
              for federal income tax purposes if we have been notified by the
              IRS that you are subject to backup withholding or if you fail to
              provide us with a correct taxpayer ID number and certain
              certifications including certification that you are not subject
              to backup withholding

           -  reject a new account application if you don't provide any
              required or requested identifying information, or for any other
              reason

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           -  refuse, cancel, limit or rescind any purchase order, without
           prior notice; freeze any account (meaning you will not be able to
           purchase fund shares in your account); suspend account services;
           and/or involuntarily redeem your account if we think that the
           account is being used for fraudulent or illegal purposes; one or
           more of these actions will be taken when, at our sole discretion,
           they are deemed to be in a fund's best interests or when a fund is
           requested or compelled to do so by governmental authority or by
           applicable law

           -  close and liquidate your account if we are unable to verify your
              identity, or for other reasons; if we decide to close your
              account, your fund shares will be redeemed at the net asset value
              per share next calculated after we determine to close your
              account (less any applicable redemption fee); you may recognize a
              gain or loss on the redemption of your fund shares and you may
              incur a tax liability

           -  pay you for shares you sell by "redeeming in kind," that is, by
              giving you securities (which typically will involve brokerage
              costs for you to liquidate) rather than cash, but which will be
              taxable to the same extent as a redemption for cash; a fund
              generally won't make a redemption in kind unless your requests
              over a 90-day period total more than $250,000 or 1% of the value
              of a fund's net assets, whichever is less

           -  change, add or withdraw various services, fees and account
              policies (for example, we may adjust a fund's investment minimums
              at any time)


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UNDERSTANDING DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

           Each fund intends to distribute to its shareholders virtually all of
           its net earnings. Each fund can earn money in two ways: by receiving
           interest, dividends or other income from securities it holds and by
           selling securities for more than it paid for them. (Each fund's
           earnings are separate from any gains or losses stemming from your
           own purchase and sale of shares.) Each fund may not always pay a
           dividend or distribution for a given period.

           DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS
           Dreman High Return Equity Fund each intends to pay dividends to
           shareholders quarterly. These funds also intend to pay distributions
           annually in December. DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman
           Small Cap Value Fund each intends to pay dividends and distributions
           to shareholders annually in December.

           Dividends or distributions declared to shareholders of record in the
           last quarter of a given calendar year are treated for federal income
           tax purposes as if they were received on December 31 of that year,
           provided such dividends or distributions are paid by the end of the
           following January.

           For federal income tax purposes, income and capital gains
           distributions are generally taxable to shareholders. However,
           dividends and distributions received by retirement plans qualifying
           for tax exemption under federal income tax laws generally will not
           be taxable.

            YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. You
            can have them all automatically reinvested in fund shares (at NAV),
            all deposited directly to your bank account or all sent to you by
            check, have one type reinvested and the other sent to you by check
            or have them invested in a different fund. Tell us your preference
            on your application. If you don't indicate a preference, your
            dividends and distributions will all be reinvested in shares of the
            fund without a sales charge (if applicable). Distributions are
            treated the same for federal income tax purposes whether you receive
            them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares. For
            employer-sponsored qualified plans, and retirement plans,
            reinvestment (at NAV) is the only option.




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Because each shareholder's tax situation is unique, ask your tax professional
about the tax consequences of your investments, including any state and local
tax consequences.

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           BUYING, SELLING OR EXCHANGING FUND SHARES WILL USUALLY HAVE FEDERAL
           INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU (except in employer-sponsored
           qualified plans, IRAs or other tax-advantaged accounts). Your sale
           of shares may result in a capital gain or loss. The gain or loss
           will be long-term or short-term depending on how long you owned the
           shares that were sold. For federal income tax purposes, an exchange
           is treated the same as a sale.

           THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS of a fund's earnings you receive and
           your own fund transactions generally depends on their type:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GENERALLY TAXED AT LONG-TERM                          GENERALLY TAXED AT ORDINARY
CAPITAL GAIN RATES:                                   INCOME RATES:
<S>                                                   <C>
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM A FUND
- gains from the sale of                              -  gains from the sale of
  securities held (or treated as                         securities held by a fund for
  held) by a fund for more than                          one year or less
  one year                                            -  all other taxable income
- qualified dividend income
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FUND
SHARES
- gains from selling fund                             -  gains from selling fund
  shares held for more than                              shares held for one year or
  one year                                               less
</TABLE>


           ANY DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SECURITIES BY A FUND MAY BE
           SUBJECT TO FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAXES. In that case, a fund's yield
           on those securities would generally be decreased. Shareholders
           generally will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with
           respect to foreign taxes paid by the fund. In addition, any
           investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase
           or accelerate a fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect
           the timing or amount of the fund's distributions. If you invest in a
           fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be
           negatively impacted.

           To the extent that a fund invests in certain debt obligations or
           certain other securities, investments in these obligations or
           securities may cause a fund to recognize taxable income in excess of
           the cash generated by such obligations. Thus, a fund could be
           required at times to liquidate other investments in order to satisfy
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           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, distributions to
           individuals and other noncorporate shareholders of investment income
           designated by a fund as derived from qualified dividend income are
           eligible for taxation for federal income tax purposes at the more
           favorable long-term capital gain rates. Qualified dividend income
           generally includes dividends from domestic and some foreign
           corporations. It does not include income from investments in debt
           securities or, generally, from REITs. In addition, a fund must meet
           certain holding period and other requirements with respect to the
           dividend-paying stocks in its portfolio and the shareholder must
           meet certain holding period and other requirements with respect to a
           fund's shares for the lower tax rates to apply.

           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, the maximum
           federal income tax rate imposed on long-term capital gains
           recognized by individuals and other noncorporate shareholders has
           been reduced to 15%. For taxable years beginning on or after January
           1, 2011, the long-term capital gain rate is scheduled to return to
           20%.

           YOUR FUND WILL SEND YOU DETAILED FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
           EVERY JANUARY. These statements tell you the amount and the federal
           income tax classification of any dividends or distributions you
           received. They also have certain details on your purchases and sales
           of shares.

           IF YOU INVEST RIGHT BEFORE A FUND PAYS A DIVIDEND, you'll be getting
           some of your investment back as a taxable dividend. You can avoid
           this by investing after a fund declares a dividend. In
           tax-advantaged retirement accounts you do not need to worry about
           this.

           CORPORATIONS are taxed at the same rates on ordinary income and
           capital gains but may be eligible for a dividends-received deduction
           for a portion of the income dividends they receive from a fund,
           provided certain holding period and other requirements are met.

           The above discussion summarizes certain federal income tax
           consequences for shareholders who are US persons. If you are a
           non-US person, please consult your own tax advisor with respect to
           the US tax consequences to you of an investment in a fund. For more
           information, see "Taxes" in the Statement of Additional Information.



72 | Understanding Distributions and Taxes
<PAGE>

APPENDIX
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Hypothetical Expense Summary


           Using the annual fund operating expense ratios presented in the fee
           tables in the fund prospectus, the Hypothetical Expense Summary
           shows the estimated fees and expenses, in actual dollars, that would
           be charged on a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the fund held
           for the next 10 years and the impact of such fees and expenses on
           fund returns for each year and cumulatively, assuming a 5% return
           for each year. The tables also assume that all dividends and
           distributions are reinvested. The annual fund expense ratios shown
           are net of any contractual fee waivers or expense reimbursements, if
           any, for the period of the contractual commitment. The tables do not
           reflect redemption fees, if any, which may be payable upon
           redemption. If redemption fees were shown, the "Hypothetical
           Year-End Balance After Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be
           lower and the "Annual Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be
           higher. Also, please note that if you are investing through a third
           party provider, that provider may have fees and expenses separate
           from those of the fund that are not reflected here. Mutual fund fees
           and expenses fluctuate over time and actual expenses may be higher
           or lower than those shown.

           The Hypothetical Expense Summary should not be used or construed as
           an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy or a
           recommendation or endorsement of any specific mutual fund. You
           should carefully review the fund's prospectus to consider the
           investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the fund prior
           to investing.


                                                                  Appendix  | 73
<PAGE>

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        0.58%              4.42%       $ 10,442.00         $  59.28
   2           10.25%        0.58%              9.04%       $ 10,903.54         $  61.90
   3           15.76%        0.58%             13.85%       $ 11,385.47         $  64.64
   4           21.55%        0.58%             18.89%       $ 11,888.71         $  67.50
   5           27.63%        0.58%             24.14%       $ 12,414.19         $  70.48
   6           34.01%        0.58%             29.63%       $12,962,90          $  73.59
   7           40.71%        0.58%             35.36%       $ 13,535.86         $  76.85
   8           47.75%        0.58%             41.34%       $ 14,134.14         $  80.24
   9           55.13%        0.58%             47.59%       $ 14,758.87         $  83.79
  10           62.89%        0.58%             54.11%       $ 15,411.22         $  87.49
  TOTAL                                                                         $ 725.76
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund - Institutional Class



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.06%              3.94%       $ 10,394.00        $   108.09
   2           10.25%        1.23%              7.86%       $ 10,785.85        $   130.26
   3           15.76%        1.23%             11.92%       $ 11,192.48        $   135.17
   4           21.55%        1.23%             16.14%       $ 11,614.44        $   140.26
   5           27.63%        1.23%             20.52%       $ 12,052.30        $   145.55
   6           34.01%        1.23%             25.07%       $ 12,506.67        $   151.04
   7           40.71%        1.23%             29.78%       $ 12,978.17        $   156.73
   8           47.75%        1.23%             34.67%       $ 13,467.45        $   162.64
   9           55.13%        1.23%             39.75%       $ 13,975.17        $   168.77
  10           62.89%        1.23%             45.02%       $ 14,502.04        $   175.13
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,473.64
</TABLE>



74 | Appendix
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Institutional Class



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        0.79%              4.21%       $ 10,421.00         $  80.66
   2           10.25%        0.79%              8.60%       $ 10,859.72         $  84.06
   3           15.76%        0.79%             13.17%       $ 11,316.92         $  87.60
   4           21.55%        0.79%             17.93%       $ 11,793.36         $  91.29
   5           27.63%        0.79%             22.90%       $ 12,289.86         $  95.13
   6           34.01%        0.79%             28.07%       $ 12,807.26         $  99.13
   7           40.71%        0.79%             33.46%       $ 13,346.45         $ 103.31
   8           47.75%        0.79%             39.08%       $ 13,908.34         $ 107.66
   9           55.13%        0.79%             44.94%       $ 14,493.88         $ 112.19
  10           62.89%        0.79%             51.04%       $ 15,104.07         $ 116.91
  TOTAL                                                                         $ 977.94
</TABLE>


DWS Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.00%              4.00%       $ 10,400.00        $   102.00
   2           10.25%        1.22%              7.93%       $ 10,793.12        $   129.28
   3           15.76%        1.22%             12.01%       $ 11,201.10        $   134.16
   4           21.55%        1.22%             16.25%       $ 11,624.50        $   139.24
   5           27.63%        1.22%             20.64%       $ 12,063.91        $   144.50
   6           34.01%        1.22%             25.20%       $ 12,519.92        $   149.96
   7           40.71%        1.22%             29.93%       $ 12,993.18        $   155.63
   8           47.75%        1.22%             34.84%       $ 13,484.32        $   161.51
   9           55.13%        1.22%             39.94%       $ 13,994.03        $   167.62
  10           62.89%        1.22%             45.23%       $ 14,523.00        $   173.95
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,457.85
</TABLE>



                                                                  Appendix  | 75
<PAGE>

DWS Small Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        0.87%              4.13%       $ 10,413.00        $    88.80
   2           10.25%        0.87%              8.43%       $ 10,843.06        $    92.46
   3           15.76%        0.87%             12.91%       $ 11,290.88        $    96.28
   4           21.55%        0.87%             17.57%       $ 11,757.19        $   100.26
   5           27.63%        0.87%             22.43%       $ 12,242.76        $   104.40
   6           34.01%        0.87%             27.48%       $ 12,748.39        $   108.71
   7           40.71%        0.87%             32.75%       $ 13,274.89        $   113.20
   8           47.75%        0.87%             38.23%       $ 13,823.15        $   117.88
   9           55.13%        0.87%             43.94%       $ 14,394.04        $   122.74
  10           62.89%        0.87%             49.89%       $ 14,988.52        $   127.81
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,072.54
</TABLE>



76 | Appendix
<PAGE>

TO GET MORE INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER REPORTS - These include commentary from a fund's management team
about recent market conditions and the effects of a fund's strategies on its
performance. They also have detailed performance figures, a list of everything
a fund owns, and its financial statements. Shareholders get these reports
automatically.

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI) - This tells you more about a fund's
features and policies, including additional risk information. The SAI is
incorporated by reference into this document (meaning that it's legally part of
this prospectus).

For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information about
a fund, call (800) 730-1313, or contact DWS Scudder at the address listed
below. Each fund's SAI and shareholder reports are also available through the
DWS Scudder Web site at www.dws-scudder.com. These documents and other
information about each fund are available from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's
Internet site at www.sec.gov. If you like, you may obtain copies of this
information, after paying a copying fee, by e-mailing a request to
publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the SEC at the address listed below. You can
also review and copy these documents and other information about each fund,
including each fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DWS SCUDDER              SEC                     DISTRIBUTOR
---------------------    --------------------    -------------------------------
<S>                      <C>                     <C>
PO Box 219210            100 F Street, N.E.      DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.
Kansas City, MO          Washington, D.C.        222 South Riverside Plaza
64121-9210               20549-0102              Chicago, IL 60606-5808
WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM      WWW.SEC.GOV             (800) 621-1148
(800) 730-1313           (800) SEC-0330
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<S>                         <C>                                     <C>
SEC FILE NUMBER:
DWS Value Series, Inc.                  DWS Large Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund    811-5385
</TABLE>





(03/01/08) DVF1-1-IN
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                                                                       [Logo]DWS
                                                                         SCUDDER
                                                             Deutsche Bank Group

<PAGE>


                                 MARCH 1, 2008







                                   PROSPECTUS
                              ------------------
                                    CLASS S

                            DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND


                       DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND


                         DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND


                        DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not
approve or disapprove these shares or determine whether the information in this
prospectus is truthful or complete. It is a criminal offense for anyone to
inform you otherwise.




                            ONE GLOBAL FORCE. ONE FOCUS. YOU. [DWS SCUDDER Logo]
                                                             Deutsche Bank Group




<PAGE>

CONTENTS




<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW EACH FUND WORKS
  4      DWS Large Cap Value Fund
 11      DWS Dreman High Return
         Equity Fund
 17      DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value
         Fund
 24      DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
         Fund
 30      Other Policies and Secondary
         Risks
 32      Who Manages and Oversees
         the Funds
 37      Financial Highlights


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>      <C>
HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS
 42      How to Buy Shares
 43      How to Exchange or Sell
         Shares
 46      Policies You Should Know
         About
 59      Understanding Distributions
         and Taxes
 62      Appendix
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

HOW EACH FUND WORKS
On the next few pages, you'll find information about each fund's investment
objective, the main strategies each uses to pursue that objective and the main
risks that could affect performance.

Whether you are considering investing in a fund or are already a shareholder,
you'll want to LOOK THIS INFORMATION OVER CAREFULLY. You may want to keep it on
hand for reference as well.

CLASS S shares are generally only available to new investors through fee-based
programs of investment dealers that have special agreements with each fund's
distributor, through certain group retirement plans and through certain
registered investment advisors. These dealers and advisors typically charge
ongoing fees for services they provide.

Remember that mutual funds are investments, not bank deposits. They're not
insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Their share
prices will go up and down, and you could lose money by investing in them.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is closed to new investors
(see "Policies You Should Know About" for additional information).

You can find DWS prospectuses on the Internet at WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM (the Web
site does not form a part of this prospectus).
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                             <C>
                                  Class S
  ticker symbol                   KDCSX
    fund number                   2312

    DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation, with current
            income as a secondary objective.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks and other equity securities of large US companies
            that are similar in size to the companies in the Russell 1000 (Reg.
            TM) Value Index (as of January 31, 2008, the Russell 1000 (Reg. TM)
            Value Index had a median market capitalization of $4.9 billion) and
            that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. These are
            typically companies that have been sound historically, but are
            temporarily out of favor. The fund intends to invest primarily in
            companies whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range
            of the Index. Although the fund can invest in stocks of any
            economic sector (which is comprised of two or more industries), at
            times it may emphasize the financial services sector or other
            sectors. In fact, it may invest more than 25% of total assets in a
            single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield, and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth.


4 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it believes
            the stock's price is unlikely to go higher, its fundamental factors
            have changed, other investments offer better opportunities or in
            the course of adjusting its emphasis on a given industry.

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 5
<PAGE>

            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.
            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in




THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for investors interested in diversifying a growth-oriented
portfolio or adding a core holding to a value-oriented portfolio.

6 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            recovery of securities loaned or even a loss of rights in the
            collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially
            while the loan is outstanding. However, loans will be made only to
            borrowers selected by the fund's delegate after a review of
            relevant facts and circumstances, including the creditworthiness of
            the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)

                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 7
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class S shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The table on the following
page shows how fund performance compares to relevant index performance (which,
unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or expenses). The performance of
both the fund and the index varies over time. All figures assume reinvestment
of dividends and distributions (in the case of after-tax returns, reinvested
net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class S shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Class S
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<S>       <C>        <C>
 2.20     15.91      12.89
2005      2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
Best Quarter: 6.05%, Q3 2006               Worst Quarter: -1.57%, Q1 2005
</TABLE>



8 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR        SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>             <C>
 CLASS S
   Return before Taxes                                12.89             10.71
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                 8.92              8.38
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            12.23**            8.94**
 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                                -0.17             9.32
 S&P 500 INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                                5.49              8.62
</TABLE>


 *   Class S commenced operations on December 20, 2004. Index comparisons are
     as of December 31, 2004.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in a assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 RUSSELL 1000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index that consists of
 those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with less-than-average growth
 orientation. Russell 1000 (Reg. TM) Index is an unmanaged price-only index of
 the 1,000 largest capitalized companies that are domiciled in the US and whose
 common stocks are traded.

 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 728-3337 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                                   DWS Large Cap Value Fund  | 9
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                               CLASS S
<S>                                           <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                    2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                           0.42%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee                 None
 Other Expenses 2                                          0.25
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3                         0.67
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   "Other Expenses" also include an administrative services fee paid to the
   Advisor in the amount of 0.10%.

3   Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all
   or a portion of its management fee or pay certain operating expenses of the
   fund to the extent necessary to maintain the fund's total operating
   expenses at 0.80% for Class S shares, excluding certain expenses such as
   extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE               1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Class S shares         $68         $214         $373         $835
</TABLE>



10 | DWS Large Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                       <C>
                                            Class S
  ticker symbol                             KDHSX
    fund number                             2387

    DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks to achieve a high rate of total return.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in equity securities (mainly common stocks). The fund focuses on
            stocks of large US companies that are similar in size to the
            companies in the S&P 500 Index (as of January 31, 2008, the S&P 500
            Index had a median market capitalization of $11.8 billion) and that
            the portfolio managers believe are undervalued. The fund intends to
            invest primarily in companies whose market capitalizations fall
            within the normal range of the Index. Although the fund can invest
            in stocks of any economic sector, at times it may emphasize the
            financial services sector or other sectors. In fact, it may invest
            more than 25% of total assets in a single sector.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin by screening for stocks whose
            price-to-earnings ratios are below the average for the S&P 500
            Index. The portfolio managers then compare a company's stock price
            to its book value, cash flow and yield and analyze individual
            companies to identify those that are financially sound and appear
            to have strong potential for long-term growth and income.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it reaches a
            target price, its fundamental factors have changed or when other
            investments offer better opportunities.


                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 11
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. The fund is affected by how the stock market
            performs. To the extent the fund invests in a particular
            capitalization or market sector, the fund's performance may be
            proportionately affected by that segment's general performance. When
            stock prices fall, you should expect the value of your investment to
            fall as well. Because a stock represents ownership in its issuer,
            stock prices can be hurt by poor management, shrinking product
            demand and other business risks. These factors may affect single
            companies as well as groups of companies. In addition, movements in
            financial markets may adversely affect a stock's price, regardless
            of how well the company performs. The market as a whole may not
            favor the types of investments the fund makes, which could affect
            the fund's ability to sell them at an attractive price.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.



THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for long-term investors who are interested in a large-cap
value fund that may focus on certain sectors of the economy.



12 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)

                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 13
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class S shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The table on the following
page shows how fund performance compares to relevant index performance (which,
unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or expenses). The performance of
both the fund and the index varies over time. All figures assume reinvestment
of dividends and distributions (in the case of after-tax returns, reinvested
net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class S shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Class S
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
17.62      -1.03
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 6.75%, Q4 2006               WORST QUARTER: -5.85%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>



14 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                         <C>           <C>
 CLASS S
   Return before Taxes                         -1.03              7.46
   Return after Taxes on Distributions         -2.88              6.44
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                     0.57**             6.18
 S&P 500 (reflects no deductions for
 fees, expenses or taxes)                      5.49               9.30
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for Class S was February 28, 2005. Index comparison begins
     on February 28, 2005.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.


 STANDARD & POOR'S 500 INDEX (S&P 500) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted
 index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad
 domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks
 representing all major industries.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 728-3337 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


                                        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund  | 15
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                               CLASS S
<S>                                           <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                    2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                           0.67%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee                 None
 Other Expenses                                           0.31
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                          0.98
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE               1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Class S shares        $100         $312         $542       $1,201
</TABLE>



16 | DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                  <C>
                                       Class S
  ticker symbol                        MIDTX
    fund number                        2117

    DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in common stocks of mid-cap companies that the portfolio managers
            believe are undervalued, but have favorable prospects for
            appreciation. The fund defines mid-cap companies as companies that
            have a market capitalization similar to that of the Russell Midcap
            (Reg. TM) Value Index with a market capitalization which usually
            ranges from $1 billion to $20 billion.

            The fund may invest up to 20% of total assets in foreign
            securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening for stocks of mid-cap companies with below market
            price-to-earnings ratios. The portfolio managers then compare the
            company's stock price to its book value, cash flow and yield and
            analyze individual companies to identify those that are financially
            sound and appear to have strong potential for long-term capital
            appreciation and dividend growth.

            The portfolio managers assemble the fund's portfolio from among the
            most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic outlooks
            for various sectors and industries.

            The portfolio managers will normally sell a stock when it may no
            longer qualify as a mid-cap company, it reaches a target price, its
            fundamental factors change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 17
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock
            represents ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by
            poor management, shrinking product demand and other business risks.
            These may affect single companies as well as groups of companies.
            In addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


18 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANY RISK. Medium-sized company stocks tend to
            experience steeper price fluctuations - down as well as up - than
            stocks of larger companies. A shortage of reliable information -
            the same information gap that creates opportunity - can pose added
            risk. Industry-wide reversals may have a greater impact on
            medium-sized companies, since they usually lack a large company's
            financial resources. Medium-sized company stocks are typically less
            liquid than large company stocks; when things are going poorly, it
            is harder to find a buyer for a medium-sized company's shares.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.


                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 19
<PAGE>

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


20 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class S shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The table on the following
page shows how fund performance compares to relevant index performance (which,
unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or expenses). The performance of
both the fund and the index varies over time. All figures assume reinvestment
of dividends and distributions (in the case of after-tax returns, reinvested
net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class S shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Class S
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
18.29      5.72
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 7.64%, Q2 2007               WORST QUARTER: -3.98%, Q4 2007
</TABLE>



                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 21
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                         <C>            <C>
 CLASS S
   Return before Taxes                          5.72              10.79
   Return after Taxes on Distributions          3.67               9.54
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                      4.15**             8.65
 RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX
 (reflects no deductions for fees,
 expenses or taxes)                             -1.42              8.12
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for the fund was August 2, 2005. Index comparison begins on
     July 31, 2005.


 **   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher
     than other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss
     occurring upon redemption resulting in an assumed tax deduction for the
     shareholder.

     Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 The RUSSELL MIDCAP (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell
 1000 Value Index.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 728-3337 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


22 | DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                               CLASS S
<S>                                           <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                    2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                           0.75%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee                  None
 Other Expenses                                           0.62
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                          1.37
 Less Expense Waiver/Reimbursement 2                       0.37
 NET ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2                           1.00
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2
  Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all
   or a portion of its management fee or pay certain operating expenses of the
   fund to the extent necessary to maintain the fund's total operating
   expenses at 1.00% for Class S shares, excluding certain expenses such as
   extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Based on the costs above (including one year of capped expenses in each
period), this example helps you compare the expenses of the fund to those of
other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above remain the same. It
also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual returns and reinvested
all dividends and distributions. This is only an example; actual expenses will
be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE               1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Class S shares        $102         $397         $715       $1,614
</TABLE>



                                             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund  | 23
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<S>                                    <C>
                                         Class S
  ticker symbol                          KDSSX
    fund number                          2389

    DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


</TABLE>

            THE FUND'S MAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGY

            The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

            Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net
            assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,
            in undervalued common stocks of small US companies, which the fund
            defines as companies that are similar in market value to those in
            the Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index (as of January 31, 2008, the
            Russell 2000 (Reg. TM) Index had a median market capitalization of
            $539 million). The fund intends to invest primarily in companies
            whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range of the
            Index.

            While the fund invests mainly in US stocks, it could invest up to
            20% of total assets in foreign securities.

            The fund's equity investments are mainly common stocks, but may
            also include other types of equities such as preferred or
            convertible stocks.

            The portfolio managers begin their stock selection process by
            screening stocks of small companies with below market
            price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. The managers then seek companies
            with a low price compared to the book value, cash flow and yield
            and analyze individual companies to identify those that are
            fundamentally sound and appear to have strong potential for
            earnings and dividend growth over the Index.

            From the remaining group, the managers then complete their
            fundamental analysis and make their buy decisions from a group of
            the most attractive stocks, drawing on an analysis of economic
            outlooks for various industries.

            The managers will normally sell a stock when it no longer qualifies
            as a small company, when its P/E rises above that of the Index, its
            fundamentals change or other investments offer better
            opportunities.


24 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

            OTHER INVESTMENTS. The fund is permitted, but not required, to use
            various types of derivatives (contracts whose value is based on,
            for example, indices, currencies or securities). Derivatives may be
            used for hedging and for risk management or for non-hedging
            purposes to seek to enhance potential gains. The fund may use
            derivatives in circumstances where portfolio management believes
            they offer an economical means of gaining exposure to a particular
            asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions
            or other needs while maintaining exposure to the market.

            In particular, the fund may use futures, currency options and
            forward currency transactions.

            SECURITIES LENDING. The fund may lend its investment securities in
            an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets to approved
            institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
            complete certain transactions.


            THE MAIN RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND

            There are several risk factors that could hurt the fund's
            performance, cause you to lose money or cause the fund's
            performance to trail that of other investments.

            STOCK MARKET RISK. As with most stock funds, the most important
            factor affecting this fund is how the stock market performs (to the
            extent the fund invests in a particular market sector, the fund's
            performance may be proportionately affected by that segment's
            general performance). When stock prices fall, you should expect the
            value of your investment to fall as well. Because a stock represents
            ownership in its issuer, stock prices can be hurt by poor
            management, shrinking product demand and other business risks. These
            may affect single companies as well as groups of companies. In
            addition, movements in financial markets may adversely affect a
            stock's price, regardless of how well the company performs. The
            market as a whole may not favor the types of investments the fund
            makes and the fund may not be able to get an attractive price for
            them.

            SECURITY SELECTION RISK. A risk that pervades all investing is the
            risk that the securities in the fund's portfolio may decline in
            value.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

This fund is designed for value-oriented investors who are interested in
small-cap market exposure.


                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 25
<PAGE>

            VALUE INVESTING RISK. At times, "value" investing may perform
            better than or worse than other investment styles and the overall
            market. If the Advisor overestimates the value or return potential
            of one or more common stocks, the fund may underperform the general
            equity market. Value stocks may also be out of favor for certain
            periods in relation to growth stocks.

            INDUSTRY RISK. While the fund does not concentrate in any industry
            or sector, to the extent that the fund has exposure to a given
            industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector
            could affect the value of portfolio securities. For example,
            manufacturers of consumer goods could be hurt by a rise in
            unemployment or technology companies could be hurt by such factors
            as market saturation, price competition and rapid obsolescence.

            SECURITIES LENDING RISK. Any loss in the market price of securities
            loaned by the fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be
            borne by the fund and would adversely affect the fund's
            performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities
            loaned or even a loss of rights in the collateral should the
            borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is
            outstanding. However, loans will be made only to borrowers selected
            by the fund's delegate after a review of relevant facts and
            circumstances, including the creditworthiness of the borrower.

            Other factors that could affect performance include:

            -  portfolio management could be wrong in the analysis of
               industries, companies, economic trends, the relative
               attractiveness of different securities or other matters.

            -  foreign securities may be more volatile than their US
               counterparts, for reasons such as currency fluctuations and
               political and economic uncertainty.

            -  derivatives could produce disproportionate losses due to a
               variety of factors, including the failure of the counterparty to
               meet its obligations or unexpected price or interest rate
               movements. (See "Secondary Risks" for more information.)


26 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE HISTORY

While a fund's past performance (before and after taxes) isn't necessarily a
sign of how it will do in the future, it can be valuable for an investor to
know.

The bar chart shows how the performance of the fund's Class S shares has varied
from year to year, which may give some idea of risk. The table on the following
page shows how fund performance compares to relevant index performance (which,
unlike fund performance, does not reflect fees or expenses). The performance of
both the fund and the index varies over time. All figures assume reinvestment
of dividends and distributions (in the case of after-tax returns, reinvested
net of assumed tax rates).

The table shows returns for Class S shares on a before-tax and after-tax basis.
After-tax returns are estimates calculated using the historical highest
individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of
state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax
situation and may differ from those shown in the table. After-tax returns shown
are not relevant for investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred
arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) AS OF 12/31 EACH YEAR - Class S
[GRAPHIC APPEARS HERE]





<TABLE>
<C>        <C>
24.21      2.68
2006       2007
</TABLE>





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                FOR THE PERIODS INCLUDED IN THE BAR CHART:
<S>                                        <C>
BEST QUARTER: 14.79%, Q1 2006              WORST QUARTER: -4.19%, Q3 2007
</TABLE>



                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 27
<PAGE>

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) as of 12/31/2007


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     1 YEAR       SINCE INCEPTION*
<S>                                               <C>            <C>
 CLASS S
   Return before Taxes                                2.68              12.25
   Return after Taxes on Distributions                0.47              10.38
   Return after Taxes on Distributions
   and Sale of Fund Shares                            3.55**            10.21
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX (reflects no
 deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -1.57              8.20
 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX (reflects
 no deductions for fees, expenses or
 taxes)                                               -9.78              6.33
</TABLE>


 *   Inception date for Class S was February 28, 2005. Index comparisons began
     on February 28, 2005.

**   Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares is higher than
   other return figures for the same period due to a capital loss occurring
   upon redemption resulting in a assumed tax deduction for the shareholder.

 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) INDEX is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure
 of approximately
 2,000 small US stocks.

 RUSSELL 2000 (Reg. TM) VALUE INDEX is an unmanaged index measuring the
 performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios
 and lower forecasted growth values.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted
above. For more recent performance information, call your financial advisor or
(800) 728-3337 or visit our Web site at www.dws-scudder.com.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS assumes that an investor holds fund shares
at the end of the period. The return reflects taxes only on the fund's
distributions and not on a shareholder's gain or loss from selling fund shares.


RETURN AFTER TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS AND SALE OF FUND SHARES assumes that an
investor sold his or her fund shares at the end of the period. The return
reflects taxes on both the fund's distributions and a shareholder's gain or
loss from selling fund shares.


28 | DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
<PAGE>

HOW MUCH INVESTORS PAY

The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and
hold fund shares. This information doesn't include any fees that may be charged
by your financial advisor.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE TABLE                                               CLASS S
<S>                                           <C>
 SHAREHOLDER FEES, paid directly from your investment
____________________________________________________________________________
 Redemption/Exchange Fee on shares
 owned less than 15 days (as % of
 redemption proceeds) 1                                    2.00%

 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES, deducted from fund assets
____________________________________________________________________________
 Management Fee                                           0.71%
 Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fee                 None
 Other Expenses                                           0.34
 Acquired Funds (Underlying Funds) Fees
 and Expenses 2                                            0.01
 TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES                          1.06
</TABLE>


1   This fee is charged on applicable redemptions or exchanges. Please see
   "Policies You Should Know About - Policies about transactions" for further
   information.

2   The amount indicated is based on the indirect net expenses associated with
   the fund's investment in the underlying funds for the fiscal year ended
   November 30, 2007.

Based on the costs above, this example helps you compare the expenses of the
fund to those of other mutual funds. This example assumes the expenses above
remain the same. It also assumes that you invested $10,000, earned 5% annual
returns and reinvested all dividends and distributions. This is only an
example; actual expenses will be different.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXAMPLE               1 YEAR      3 YEARS      5 YEARS      10 YEARS
<S>                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
 Class S shares        $108         $337         $585       $1,294
</TABLE>



                                           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  | 29
<PAGE>

OTHER POLICIES AND SECONDARY RISKS

           While the previous pages describe the main points of each fund's
           strategy and risks, there are a few other issues to know about:

           -  Although major changes tend to be infrequent, each fund's Board
              could change a fund's investment objective without seeking
              shareholder approval. However, the Board will provide
              shareholders with at least 60 days' notice prior to making any
              changes to each fund's 80% investment policy as described herein.


           -  As a temporary defensive measure, each fund could shift up to 50%
              of assets into investments such as money market securities. This
              could prevent losses, but, while engaged in a temporary defensive
              position, a fund will not be pursuing its investment objective.
              However, portfolio management may choose not to use these
              strategies for various reasons, even in volatile market
              conditions.

           -  Each fund may trade actively. This could raise transaction costs
              (thus lowering return) and could mean distributions at higher tax
              rates.


           Secondary risks

           The risk disclosure below applies to each fund, unless otherwise
           noted.

           DERIVATIVES RISK. Risks associated with derivatives include the risk
           that the derivative is not well correlated with the security, index
           or currency to which it relates; the risk that derivatives may
           result in losses or missed opportunities; the risk that the fund
           will be unable to sell the derivative because of an illiquid
           secondary market; the risk that a counterparty is unwilling or
           unable to meet its obligation; and the risk that the derivative
           transaction could expose the fund to the effects of leverage, which
           could increase the fund's exposure to the market and magnify
           potential losses. There is no guarantee that derivatives, to the
           extent employed, will have the intended effect, and their use could
           cause lower returns or even losses to the fund. The use of
           derivatives by the fund to hedge risk may reduce the opportunity for
           gain by offsetting the positive effect of favorable price movements.



30 | Other Policies and Secondary Risks
<PAGE>

           PRICING RISK. At times, market conditions may make it difficult to
           value some investments, and the fund may use certain valuation
           methodologies for some of its investments, such as fair value
           pricing. Given the subjective nature of such valuation
           methodologies, it is possible that the value determined for an
           investment may be different than the value realized upon such
           investment's sale. If the fund has valued its securities too highly,
           you may pay too much for fund shares when you buy into the fund. If
           the fund has underestimated the price of its securities, you may not
           receive the full market value when you sell your fund shares.

           IPO RISK. Securities purchased in initial public offerings (IPOs)
           may be very volatile, rising and falling rapidly, often based, among
           other reasons, on investor perceptions rather than on economic
           reasons. Additionally, investments in IPOs may magnify the fund's
           performance if it has a small asset base. The fund is less likely to
           experience a similar impact on its performance as its assets grow
           because it is unlikely that the fund will be able to obtain
           proportionately larger IPO allocations.


           For more information

           This prospectus doesn't tell you about every policy or risk of
           investing in each fund.

           If you want more information on each fund's allowable securities and
           investment practices and the characteristics and risks of each one,
           you may want to request a copy of the Statement of Additional
           Information (the back cover tells you how to do this).

           Keep in mind that there is no assurance that a fund will achieve its
           objective.

           A complete list of each fund's portfolio holdings is posted as of
           the month-end on www.dws-scudder.com (the Web site does not form a
           part of this prospectus) on or after the last day of the following
           month. This posted information generally remains accessible at least
           until the date on which a fund files its Form N-CSR or N-Q with the
           Securities and Exchange Commission for the period that includes the
           date as of which the posted information is current. In addition,
           each fund's top ten holdings and other fund information is posted on
           www.dws-scudder.com


                                        Other Policies and Secondary Risks  | 31
<PAGE>

           as of the calendar quarter-end on or after the 15th day following
           quarter-end. Each fund's Statement of Additional Information
           includes a description of a fund's policies and procedures with
           respect to the disclosure of a fund's portfolio holdings.


WHO MANAGES AND OVERSEES THE FUNDS


           The investment advisor

           Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the
           "Advisor"), with headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
           10154, is the investment advisor for each fund. Under the oversight
           of the Board, the Advisor, or a subadvisor, makes investment
           decisions, buys and sells securities for each fund and conducts
           research that leads to these purchase and sale decisions. The
           Advisor provides a full range of global investment advisory services
           to institutional and retail clients.

           DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the
           marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of
           Deutsche Bank AG, DIMA, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and DWS
           Trust Company.

           Deutsche Asset Management is a global asset management organization
           that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources,
           including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts and an office
           network that reaches the world's major investment centers. This
           well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide
           variety of experience and investment insight across industries,
           regions, asset classes and investing styles.

           The Advisor is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank
           AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is
           engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment
           management, mutual funds, retail, private and commercial banking,
           investment banking and insurance.


32 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

           MANAGEMENT FEE. The Advisor receives a management fee from each
           fund. Below are the actual rates paid by each fund for the most
           recent fiscal year, as a percentage of each fund's average daily net
           assets.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FUND NAME                                            FEE PAID
<S>                                                <C>
  DWS Large Cap Value Fund                            0.46  %
  DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                  0.67  %
  DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                        0.51%*
  DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                     0.71  %
</TABLE>


           *   Reflects the effects of expense limitations and/or fee waivers
then in effect.


           Effective April 25, 2007, DWS Large Cap Value Fund pays the Advisor
           under a new investment management agreement a fee, calculated daily
           and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.425% of the fund's average
           daily net assets up to $1.5 billion, 0.400% of the next $500
           million, 0.375% of the next $1 billion, 0.350% of the next $1
           billion, 0.325% of the next $1 billion and 0.300% thereafter.

           A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of each
           fund's investment management agreement and, as applicable,
           subadvisory agreement, is contained in the most recent shareholder
           reports for the annual period ended November 30 (see "Shareholder
           reports" on the back cover).

           The Advisor provides administrative services to DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund under a separate administrative services agreement between the
           fund and the Advisor. The funds, other than DWS Large Cap Value
           Fund, each pay the Advisor for providing most of each fund's
           administrative services under each fund's investment management
           agreement.


           The Subadvisors


           Subadvisor for DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid
           Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman
           Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund is Dreman
           Value Management, L.L.C. ("DVM"), 520 East Cooper Avenue, Suite
           230-4, Aspen, CO 81611. DVM was founded in 1977 and currently
           manages over $18.9 billion in assets, which is primarily comprised
           of institutional accounts


                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 33
<PAGE>

           and investment companies managed by the advisor. Pursuant to a
           subadvisory agreement with DIMA, DVM performs some of the functions
           of the Advisor, including making each fund's investment decisions
           and buying and selling securities for each fund.


           Subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund

           The subadvisor for DWS Large Cap Value Fund is Deutsche Asset
           Management International GmbH ("DeAMi"), Mainzer Landstrasse
           178-190, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. DeAMi renders investment
           advisory and management services to the fund. DeAMi is an investment
           advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
           currently manages over $60 billion in assets, which is primarily
           comprised of institutional accounts and investment companies. DeAMi
           is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. DIMA compensates DeAMi out of
           the management fee it receives from the fund.


34 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

Portfolio management

Each fund is managed by a team of investment professionals who collaborate to
develop and implement each fund's investment strategy. Each portfolio manager
on the teams has authority over all aspects of a fund's investment portfolio,
including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities,
portfolio construction techniques, portfolio risk assessment and the management
of daily cash flows in accordance with the portfolio holdings.

The following people handle the day-to-day management of each fund:

DWS DREMAN HIGH RETURN EQUITY FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
-  Began investment career in 1957.
-  Joined the fund team in 1998.
-  Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
-  Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
-  Began investment career in 1986.
-  Member of Investment Policy Committee.
-  Joined the fund team in 2001.
-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.

-  Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
-  Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
-  Joined the fund team in 2006.
-  MS, Texas Tech University.


DWS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

Thomas Schuessler, PhD
Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Portfolio Manager.
-  Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2001 after 5 years at Deutsche Bank
   where he managed various products and worked in the office of the Chairman
   of the Management Board.
-  US and Global Fund Management: Frankfurt.
-  Joined the fund team in 2007.
-  PhD, University of Heidelberg, studies in physics and economics at
   University of Heidelberg and University of Utah.

                                        Who Manages and Oversees the Funds  | 35
<PAGE>

DWS DREMAN MID CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Began investment career in 1957.
- Joined the fund team in 2005.
- Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

F. James Hutchinson
President of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2000.
- Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing.
- Began investment career in 1986.
- Member of Investment Policy Committee.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., 30 years of experience in
   finance and trust/investment management with the Bank of New York.

Mark Roach
Co-Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
- BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

David N. Dreman
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. and
Lead Portfolio Manager.
- Began investment career in 1957.
- Joined the fund team in 2002.
- Founder, Dreman Value Management, L.L.C.

Mark Roach
Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in November 2006 as a Managing
   Director and Portfolio Manager of Small and Mid Cap products.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- Prior to that, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management,
   managing a small cap product from 2002 through 2006; security analyst from
   1997 to 2001 for various institutions including Fifth Third Bank, Lynch,
   Jones & Ryan and USAA.
- BS, Baldwin Wallace College; MBA, University of Chicago.

E. Clifton Hoover, Jr.
Portfolio Manager.
- Joined Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. in 2006 as a Managing Director and
   Co-Chief Investment Officer of Large Cap Value Strategy.
- Prior to joining Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Managing Director and a
   Portfolio Manager at NFJ Investment Group since 1997; Vice President -
   Corporate Finance at Credit Lyonnais, 1992-1997; Financial Analyst at
   Citibank, 1990-1992; and Credit Analyst/Corporate Loan Officer for
   RepublicBank (now Bank of America), 1985-1990.
- Over 21 years of investment industry experience.
- Joined the fund team in 2006.
- MS, Texas Tech University.

Each fund's Statement of Additional Information provides additional information
about a portfolio manager's investments in each fund, a description of the
portfolio management compensation structure and information regarding other
accounts managed.


36 | Who Manages and Oversees the Funds
<PAGE>

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights are designed to help you understand recent financial
performance. The figures in the first part of each table are for a single
share. The total return figures represent the percentage that an investor in a
fund would have earned (or lost), assuming all dividends and distributions were
reinvested. This information has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent
registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with each fund's
financial statements, is included in each fund's annual report (see
"Shareholder reports" on the back cover).

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class S


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  24.40       $  22.88       $  22.21
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .36         .45d              .40
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)               2.35           2.63            .55
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                      2.71           3.08            .95
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .44)        (  .41)        (  .28)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  ( 2.15)        ( 1.15)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 ( 2.59)        ( 1.56)        (  .28)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  24.52       $  24.40       $  22.88
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)                                     12.06c         14.33d            4.33**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                 1,394          1,438          1,483
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)          .67            .71            .68*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)           .66            .71            .68*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)               1.54        1.96d             1.89*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               86             76             56
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from December 20, 2004 (commencement of operations of Class
   S shares) to November 30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   Includes non-recurring income from the Advisor recorded as a result of an
   administrative proceeding regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
   practices in connection with sales of DWS Scudder Funds. The non-recurring
   income resulted in an increase in net investment income of $0.033 per share
   and an increase in the ratio of net investment income of 0.14%. Excluding
   this non-recurring income, total return would have been 0.15% lower.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 37
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class S


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  50.75       $  44.38       $  43.74
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income b                                1.00            .91            .59
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .01           7.22            .61
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                      1.01           8.13           1.20
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               ( 1.06)        (  .81)        (  .56)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .42)        (  .95)             -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 ( 1.48)        ( 1.76)        (  .56)
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  50.28       $  50.75       $  44.38
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)                                        1.95        18.53c            2.77**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                   288            171             38
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)          .98            .98            .84*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)           .98            .97            .84*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (%)                      1.93           1.92           1.81*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               27             32              9
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from February 28, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class
   S shares) to November 30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

38 | Financial Highlights
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class S


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                               2007           2006            2005a
<S>                                               <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------           -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $  11.97       $  10.05        $  10.00
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                          .14            .13          (  .00)***
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                .80           1.85             .05
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                       .94           1.98             .05
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                               (  .12)        (  .06)              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  Net realized gains                                  (  .15)             -               -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                                 (  .27)        (  .06)              -
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Redemption fees                                          .00***         .00***          .00***
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                      $  12.64       $  11.97        $  10.05
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
Total Return (%)c                                       7.88          19.88             .50**
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------    --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)                    14              6               2
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)         1.37           2.27            6.38*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)          1.00         .90d              2.46*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)               1.14           1.21          (  .16)*
_________________________________________________   ________       ________        ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                               82             34              10
-------------------------------------------------   --------       --------        --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from August 2, 2005 (commencement of operations) to November
   30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

c   Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

d   The ratio of operating expenses includes reimbursement of the Fund's
   organizational and offering cost incurred since the inception of the Fund.
   The ratio without this reimbursement would have been 1.19%.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

                                                      Financial Highlights  | 39
<PAGE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class S


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,                         2007           2006           2005a
<S>                                         <C>            <C>            <C>
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------          -
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $  40.37       $  35.44       $  33.09
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Income (loss) from investment operations:
  Net investment income (loss)b                    .21            .23            .25
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)          .94           8.14           2.39
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
  TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS                1.15           8.37           2.64
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Less distributions from:
  Net investment income                         (  .02)        (  .30)             -
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  Net realized gains                            ( 2.11)        ( 3.14)        (  .29)
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
  TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS                           ( 2.13)        ( 3.44)        (  .29)
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Redemption fees                                    .00***         .00***         .00***
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $  39.39       $  40.37       $  35.44
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
Total Return (%)                                  2.99          25.84           8.05**
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------   --------
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)             216            154              4
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of expenses (%)                             1.05            .89            .98*
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)          .56            .69            .97*
___________________________________________   ________       ________       ________
Portfolio turnover rate (%)                         60             48             67
-------------------------------------------   --------       --------       --------
</TABLE>


a   For the period from February 28, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class
   S shares) to November 30, 2005.

b   Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

*   Annualized

**   Not annualized

***   Amount is less than $.005.

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<PAGE>

HOW TO INVEST IN THE FUNDS

THE FOLLOWING PAGES TELL YOU HOW TO INVEST IN A FUND AND WHAT TO EXPECT AS A
SHAREHOLDER. The following pages also tell you about many of the services,
choices and benefits of being a shareholder. You'll also find information on
how to check the status of your account using the method that's most convenient
for you.

If you're investing directly with DWS Scudder, all of this information applies
to you. If you're investing through a "third party provider" - for example, a
workplace retirement plan, financial supermarket or financial advisor - your
provider may have its own policies or instructions and you should follow those.


Please remember, CLASS S shares are generally only available to new investors
through fee-based programs of investment dealers that have special agreements
with the funds' distributor, through certain group retirement plans and through
certain registered investment advisors. These dealers and advisors typically
charge ongoing fees for services they provide.

You can find out more about the topics covered here by speaking with your
FINANCIAL ADVISOR OR A REPRESENTATIVE OF YOUR WORKPLACE RETIREMENT PLAN OR
OTHER INVESTMENT PROVIDER.

<PAGE>

How to BUY Shares



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 FIRST INVESTMENT                              ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS
<S>                                           <C>
 $2,500 or more for regular accounts           $50 or more for regular accounts and
 $1,000 or more for IRAs and UTMAs/           IRAs
 UGMAs                                        $50 or more for an account with an
 $1,000 or more for an account with an        Automatic Investment Plan
 Automatic Investment Plan
 BY MAIL OR EXPRESS MAIL (SEE BELOW)
                                              Send a DWS Scudder investment slip or
 -  Fill out and sign an application
                                              short note that includes:
 -  Send it to us at the appropriate
                                              -  fund and class name
  address, along with an investment
  check made payable to "DWS                  -  account number
  Scudder"                                    -  check payable to "DWS Scudder"
 BY WIRE
 -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions      -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions
 BY PHONE
 Not available                                -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions
 WITH AN AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN
 -  Fill in the information on our            -  To set up regular investments from a
  application including a check for the       bank checking account, call
  initial investment and a voided check       (800) 728-3337 (minimum $50)
 USING QuickBuy
 Not available                                -  Call (800) 728-3337 to make sure
                                              QuickBuy is set up on your account; if
                                              it is, you can request a transfer from
                                              your bank account of any amount
                                              between $50 and $250,000
 ON THE INTERNET
 -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or        -  Call (800) 728-3337 to ensure you have
  log in if already registered                electronic services
 -  Print out a prospectus and a new          -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com
  account application                         or log in if already registered
 -  Complete and return the application       -  Follow the instructions for buying
  with your check                             shares with money from your bank
                                              account
</TABLE>


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REGULAR MAIL:

First Investment: DWS Scudder, PO Box 219356, Kansas City, MO 64121-9356
Additional Investments: DWS Scudder, PO Box 219154, Kansas City, MO 64121-9154

EXPRESS, REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL:
DWS Scudder, 210 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105-1614


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How to EXCHANGE or SELL Shares



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 EXCHANGING INTO ANOTHER FUND                    SELLING SHARES
<S>                                             <C>
                                                 Some transactions, including most for
 -  Exchanges into existing accounts:
                                                over $100,000, can only be ordered in
  $50 minimum per fund
                                                writing with a signature guarantee;
 -  Exchanges into new accounts:
                                                please see "Signature Guarantee"
  $2,500 minimum per fund
  $1,000 minimum for IRAs and UTMAs/
  UGMAs
 BY PHONE                                        BY PHONE OR WIRE
 -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions        -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions
 USING THE AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE
 -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions        -  Call (800) 728-3337 for instructions
 BY MAIL OR EXPRESS MAIL
 (see previous page for address)
 Your instructions should include:              Your instructions should include:
 -  the fund, class and account number          -  the fund, class and account number
  you're exchanging out of                      from which you want to sell shares
 -  the dollar amount or number of shares       -  the dollar amount or number of shares
  you want to exchange                          you want to sell
 -  the name and class of the fund you          -  your name(s), signature(s) and
  want to exchange into                         address, as they appear on your
                                                account
 -  your name(s), signature(s) and
  address, as they appear on your               -  a daytime telephone number
  account
 -  a daytime telephone number
 WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE PLAN                 WITH AN AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN
 -  To set up regular exchanges from a          -  To set up regular cash payments from
  fund account, call (800) 728-3337             a DWS fund account, call
                                                (800) 728-3337
 USING QuickSell
 Not available                                  -  Call (800) 728-3337 to make sure
                                                QuickSell is set up on your account; if
                                                it is, you can request a transfer to your
                                                bank account of any amount between
                                                $50 and $250,000
 ON THE INTERNET
 -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or          -  Register at www.dws-scudder.com or
  log in if already registered                  log in if already registered
 -  Follow the instructions for making on-      -  Follow the instructions for making on-
  line exchanges                                line redemptions
</TABLE>


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<S>               <C>
TO REACH US:      WEB SITE: www.dws-scudder.com
                  TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVE: (800) 728-3337, M-F, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
                  TDD LINE: (800) 972-3006, M-F, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. ET
</TABLE>



                                            How to Sell or Exchange Shares  | 43
<PAGE>

           Financial intermediary support payments

           The Advisor, DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor")
           and/or their affiliates may pay additional compensation, out of
           their own assets and not as an additional charge to each fund, to
           selected affiliated and unaffiliated brokers, dealers, participating
           insurance companies or other financial intermediaries ("financial
           advisors") in connection with the sale and/or distribution of fund
           shares or the retention and/or servicing of fund investors and fund
           shares ("revenue sharing"). Such revenue sharing payments are in
           addition to any distribution or service fees payable under any Rule
           12b-1 or service plan of each fund, any record keeping/sub-transfer
           agency/networking fees payable by each fund (generally through the
           Distributor or an affiliate) and/or the Distributor to certain
           financial advisors for performing such services and any sales
           charge, commissions, non-cash compensation arrangements expressly
           permitted under applicable rules of the Financial Industry
           Regulatory Authority or other concessions described in the fee table
           or elsewhere in this prospectus or the Statement of Additional
           Information as payable to all financial advisors. For example, the
           Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may compensate
           financial advisors for providing a fund with "shelf space" or access
           to a third party platform or fund offering list or other marketing
           programs, including, without limitation, inclusion of the fund on
           preferred or recommended sales lists, mutual fund "supermarket"
           platforms and other formal sales programs; granting the Distributor
           access to the financial advisor's sales force; granting the
           Distributor access to the financial advisor's conferences and
           meetings; assistance in training and educating the financial
           advisor's personnel; and obtaining other forms of marketing support.


           The level of revenue sharing payments made to financial advisors may
           be a fixed fee or based upon one or more of the following factors:
           gross sales, current assets and/or number of accounts of each fund
           attributable to the financial advisor, the particular fund or fund
           type or other measures as agreed to by the Advisor, the Distributor
           and/or their affiliates and the financial advisors or any
           combination thereof. The amount of these revenue sharing payments is
           determined at the discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or
           their affiliates from time to time, may be substantial, and may be
           different for different financial advisors based on, for example,
           the nature of the services provided by the financial advisor.


44 | How to Sell or Exchange Shares
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           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates currently make
           revenue sharing payments from their own assets in connection with
           the sale and/or distribution of DWS Fund shares or the retention
           and/or servicing of investors and DWS Fund shares to financial
           advisors in amounts that generally range from .01% up to .50% of
           assets of each fund serviced and maintained by the financial
           advisor, .10% to .25% of sales of each fund attributable to the
           financial advisor, a flat fee of $12,500 up to $500,000, or any
           combination thereof. These amounts are subject to change at the
           discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates.
           Receipt of, or the prospect of receiving, this additional
           compensation may influence your financial advisor's recommendation
           of each fund or of any particular share class of each fund. You
           should review your financial advisor's compensation disclosure
           and/or talk to your financial advisor to obtain more information on
           how this compensation may have influenced your financial advisor's
           recommendation of each fund. Additional information regarding these
           revenue sharing payments is included in each fund's Statement of
           Additional Information, which is available to you on request at no
           charge (see the back cover of this prospectus for more information
           on how to request a copy of the Statement of Additional
           Information).

           The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may also make
           such revenue sharing payments to financial advisors under the terms
           discussed above in connection with the distribution of both DWS
           funds and non-DWS funds by financial advisors to retirement plans
           that obtain record keeping services from ADP, Inc. on the DWS
           Scudder branded retirement plan platform (the "Platform") with the
           level of revenue sharing payments being based upon sales of both the
           DWS funds and the non-DWS funds by the financial advisor on the
           Platform or current assets of both the DWS funds and the non-DWS
           funds serviced and maintained by the financial advisor on the
           Platform.

           It is likely that broker-dealers that execute portfolio transactions
           for each fund will include firms that also sell shares of the DWS
           funds to their customers. However, the Advisor will not consider
           sales of DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of
           broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the DWS funds.
           Accordingly, the Advisor has implemented policies and procedures
           reasonably designed to prevent its traders from considering sales of
           DWS fund shares as a factor in the selection of


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<PAGE>

           broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for each fund. In
           addition, the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates will
           not use fund brokerage to pay for their obligation to provide
           additional compensation to financial advisors as described above.


POLICIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

           Along with the information on the previous pages, the policies below
           may affect you as a shareholder. Some of this information, such as
           the section on distributions and taxes, applies to all investors,
           including those investing through a financial advisor.

           If you are investing through a financial advisor or through a
           retirement plan, check the materials you received from them about
           how to buy and sell shares because particular financial advisors or
           other intermediaries may adopt policies, procedures or limitations
           that are separate from those described by a fund. Please note that a
           financial advisor may charge fees separate from those charged by a
           fund and may be compensated by a fund.

           Keep in mind that the information in this prospectus applies only to
           the shares offered herein. Other share classes are described in
           separate prospectuses and have different fees, requirements and
           services.

           In order to reduce the amount of mail you receive and to help reduce
           expenses, we generally send a single copy of any shareholder report
           and prospectus to each household. If you do not want the mailing of
           these documents to be combined with those for other members of your
           household, please contact your financial advisor or call (800)
           728-3337.

           DWS DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND. Effective December 29, 2006, DWS
           Dreman Small Cap Value Fund was closed to new investors except as
           described below. Unless you fit into one of the investor eligibility
           categories described below, you may not invest in the fund.

           You may purchase fund shares through your existing fund account and
           reinvest dividends and capital gains if, as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern
           time December 29, 2006, you were:

           -  a current fund shareholder; or


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

Questions? You can speak to a DWS Scudder representative between 9 a.m. and 6
p.m. Eastern time on any fund business day by calling (800) 728-3337.


46 | Policies You Should Know About
<PAGE>

           -  a participant in any group retirement, employee stock bonus,
           pension or profit sharing plan that offers the fund as an investment
           option.

           New accounts may be opened for:

           -  transfers of shares from existing accounts in this fund
              (including IRA rollovers);

           -  Officers, Trustees and Directors of the DWS Funds, and full-time
              employees and their family members of DIMA and its affiliates;

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
              sharing plan using the Flex subaccount recordkeeping system made
              available through ADP Inc. under an alliance with DWS Scudder
              Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI") ("Flex Plans");

           -  any group retirement, employee stock bonus, pension or profit
              sharing plan, other than a Flex Plan, that includes the fund as
              an investment option as of December 29, 2006;

           -  purchases through any comprehensive or "wrap" fee program or
              other fee based program; or

           -  accounts managed by DIMA, any advisory products offered by DIMA
              or DWS-SDI and the portfolios of DWS Allocation Series or other
              fund of funds managed by DIMA or its affiliates.

           Except as otherwise noted, these restrictions apply to investments
           made directly with DWS-SDI, the fund's principal underwriter or
           through an intermediary relationship with a financial services firm
           established with respect to the DWS Funds as of December 29, 2006.
           Institutions that maintain omnibus account arrangements are not
           allowed to open new sub-accounts for new investors, unless the
           investor is one of the types listed above. Once an account is
           closed, new investments will not be accepted unless you satisfy one
           of the investor eligibility categories listed above.

           Exchanges will not be permitted unless the exchange is being made
           into an existing fund account.

           DWS-SDI may, at its discretion, require appropriate documentation
           that shows an investor is eligible to purchase fund shares.

           The fund may resume sales of shares to additional investors at a
           future date, but has no present intention to do so.


                                            Policies You Should Know About  | 47
<PAGE>

           Policies about transactions

           EACH FUND IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS each day the New York Stock Exchange
           is open. Each fund calculates its share price for each class every
           business day, as of the close of regular trading on the New York
           Stock Exchange (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, but sometimes
           earlier, as in the case of scheduled half-day trading or unscheduled
           suspensions of trading). You can place an order to buy or sell
           shares at any time.

           To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money
           laundering activities, federal law requires all financial
           institutions to obtain, verify and record information that
           identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you:
           When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date
           of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you.
           Some or all of this information will be used to verify the identity
           of all persons opening an account.

           We might request additional information about you (which may include
           certain documents, such as articles of incorporation for companies)
           to help us verify your identity and, in some cases, the information
           and/or documents may be required to conduct the verification. The
           information and documents will be used solely to verify your
           identity.

           We will attempt to collect any missing required and requested
           information by contacting you or your financial advisor. If we are
           unable to obtain this information within the time frames established
           by each fund, then we may reject your application and order.

           Each fund will not invest your purchase until all required and
           requested identification information has been provided and your
           application has been submitted in "good order." After we receive all
           the information, your application is deemed to be in good order and
           we accept your purchase, you will receive the net asset value per
           share next calculated.

           If we are unable to verify your identity within time frames
           established by each fund, after a reasonable effort to do so, you
           will receive written notification.

           With certain limited exceptions, only US residents may invest in
           each fund.


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<PAGE>

           Because orders placed through a financial advisor must be forwarded
           to the transfer agent before they can be processed, you'll need to
           allow extra time. Your financial advisor should be able to tell you
           approximately when your order will be processed. It is the
           responsibility of your financial advisor to forward your order to
           the transfer agent in a timely manner.

            INITIAL PURCHASE. The minimum initial investment is $2,500, except
            for investments on behalf of participants in certain fee-based and
            wrap programs offered through certain financial intermediaries
            approved by the Advisor, for which there is no minimum initial
            investment; and fiduciary accounts such as IRAs and custodial
            accounts such as Uniform Gifts to Minors Act and Uniform Transfers
            to Minors Act accounts for which the minimum initial investment is
            $1,000 per account. In addition, the minimum initial investment is
            $1,000 if an automatic investment plan of $50 per month is
            established. Group retirement plans and certain other accounts have
            similar or lower minimum share balance requirements.

           SUB-MINIMUM BALANCES. Each fund may close your account and send you
           the proceeds if your balance falls below $2,500 ($1,000 with an
           Automatic Investment Plan funded with $50 or more per month in
           subsequent investments); $250 for retirement accounts. We will give
           you 60 days' notice (90 days for retirement accounts) so you can
           either increase your balance or close your account (these policies
           don't apply to investors with $100,000 or more in DWS fund shares,
           investors in certain fee-based and wrap programs offered through
           certain financial intermediaries approved by the Advisor, or group
           retirement plans and certain other accounts having lower minimum
           share balance requirements).

           Because of the high cost of servicing accounts with low balances, an
           account maintenance fee of $6.25 per quarter (for a $25 annual fee)
           will be assessed on accounts whose balances fail to meet the minimum
           initial investment requirement for a period of 90 days prior to the
           assessment date. The quarterly assessment will occur on or about the
           15th of the last month in each calendar quarter. Please note that
           the fee will be assessed on accounts that fall below the minimum for
           any reason, including due to market value fluctuations, redemptions
           or exchanges. The account maintenance fee will apply to all
           shareholders of the DWS Funds except for: accounts with an automatic
           investment plan, accounts held in an omnibus account through a


                                            Policies You Should Know About  | 49
<PAGE>

           financial services firm, accounts maintained on behalf of
           participants in certain fee based and wrap programs offered through
           certain financial intermediaries approved by the Advisor and
           participant level accounts in group retirement plans held on the
           records of a retirement plan record keeper.

           SUBSEQUENT INVESTMENTS. The minimum subsequent investment is $50.
           However, there is no minimum investment requirement for subsequent
           investments on behalf of participants in certain fee-based and wrap
           programs offered through certain financial intermediaries approved
           by the Advisor.

           MARKET TIMING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Short-term and excessive
           trading of fund shares may present risks to long-term shareholders,
           including potential dilution in the value of fund shares,
           interference with the efficient management of a fund's portfolio
           (including losses on the sale of investments), taxable gains to
           remaining shareholders and increased brokerage and administrative
           costs. These risks may be more pronounced if a fund invests in
           certain securities, such as those that trade in foreign markets, are
           illiquid or do not otherwise have "readily available market
           quotations." Certain investors may seek to employ short-term trading
           strategies aimed at exploiting variations in portfolio valuation
           that arise from the nature of the securities held by a fund (e.g.,
           "time zone arbitrage"). Each fund discourages short-term and
           excessive trading and has adopted policies and procedures that are
           intended to detect and deter short-term and excessive trading.

           Pursuant to its policies, each fund will impose a 2% redemption fee
           on fund shares held for less than a specified holding period
           (subject to certain exceptions discussed below under "Redemption
           fees"). Each fund also reserves the right to reject or cancel a
           purchase or exchange order for any reason without prior notice. For
           example, a fund may in its discretion reject or cancel a purchase or
           an exchange order even if the transaction is not subject to the
           specific roundtrip transaction limitation described below if the
           Advisor believes that there appears to be a pattern of short-term or
           excessive trading activity by a shareholder or deems any other
           trading activity harmful or disruptive to a fund. Each fund, through
           its Advisor and transfer agent, will measure short-term and
           excessive trading by the number of roundtrip transactions within a
           shareholder's account during a rolling 12-month period. A
           "roundtrip" transaction is defined as any combination of purchase
           and redemption activity (including


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<PAGE>

           exchanges) of the same fund's shares. Each fund may take other
           trading activity into account if a fund believes such activity is of
           an amount or frequency that may be harmful to long-term shareholders
           or disruptive to portfolio management.

           Shareholders are limited to four roundtrip transactions in the same
           DWS Fund (excluding money market funds) over a rolling 12-month
           period. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions in the
           same DWS Fund within a rolling 12-month period generally will be
           blocked from making additional purchases of, or exchanges into, that
           DWS Fund. Each fund has sole discretion whether to remove a block
           from a shareholder's account. The rights of a shareholder to redeem
           shares of a DWS Fund are not affected by the four roundtrip
           transaction limitation, but all redemptions remain subject to each
           fund's redemption fee policy (see "Redemption fees" described
           below).

           Each fund may make exceptions to the roundtrip transaction policy
           for certain types of transactions if, in the opinion of the Advisor,
           the transactions do not represent short-term or excessive trading or
           are not abusive or harmful to a fund, such as, but not limited to,
           systematic transactions, required minimum retirement distributions,
           transactions initiated by a fund or administrator and transactions
           by certain qualified fund-of-fund(s).

           In certain circumstances where shareholders hold shares of a fund
           through a financial intermediary, the fund may rely upon the
           financial intermediary's policy to deter short-term or excessive
           trading if the Advisor believes that the financial intermediary's
           policy is reasonably designed to detect and deter transactions that
           are not in the best interests of a fund. A financial intermediary's
           policy relating to short-term or excessive trading may be more or
           less restrictive than the DWS Funds' policy, may permit certain
           transactions not permitted by the DWS Funds' policies, or prohibit
           transactions not subject to the DWS Funds' policies.

           The Advisor may also accept undertakings from a financial
           intermediary to enforce short-term or excessive trading policies on
           behalf of a fund that provide a substantially similar level of
           protection for each fund against such transactions. For example,
           certain financial intermediaries may have contractual, legal or


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<PAGE>

           operational restrictions that prevent them from blocking an account.
           In such instances, the financial intermediary may use alternate
           techniques that the Advisor considers to be a reasonable substitute
           for such a block.

           In addition, if a fund invests some portion of its assets in foreign
           securities, it has adopted certain fair valuation practices intended
           to protect the fund from "time zone arbitrage" with respect to its
           foreign securities holdings and other trading practices that seek to
           exploit variations in portfolio valuation that arise from the nature
           of the securities held by a fund. (See "How each fund calculates
           share price.")

           There is no assurance that these policies and procedures will be
           effective in limiting short-term and excessive trading in all cases.
           For example, the Advisor may not be able to effectively monitor,
           detect or limit short-term or excessive trading by underlying
           shareholders that occurs through omnibus accounts maintained by
           broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries. The Advisor
           reviews trading activity at the omnibus level to detect short-term
           or excessive trading. If the Advisor has reason to suspect that
           short-term or excessive trading is occurring at the omnibus level,
           the Advisor will contact the financial intermediary to request
           underlying shareholder level activity. Depending on the amount of
           fund shares held in such omnibus accounts (which may represent most
           of a fund's shares) short-term and/or excessive trading of fund
           shares could adversely affect long-term shareholders in a fund. If
           short-term or excessive trading is identified, the Advisor will take
           appropriate action.

           Each fund's market timing policies and procedures may be modified or
           terminated at any time.

           REDEMPTION FEES. Each fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the
           total redemption amount (calculated at net asset value) on all fund
           shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of buying them (either
           by purchase or exchange). The redemption fee is paid directly to
           each fund and is designed to encourage long-term investment and to
           offset transaction and other costs associated with short-term or
           excessive trading. For purposes of determining whether the
           redemption fee applies, shares held the longest time will be treated
           as being redeemed first and shares held the shortest time will be
           treated as being redeemed last.


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           The redemption fee is applicable to fund shares purchased either
           directly or through a financial intermediary, such as a
           broker-dealer. Transactions through financial intermediaries
           typically are placed with a fund on an omnibus basis and include
           both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple
           investors. These purchase and sale transactions are generally netted
           against one another and placed on an aggregate basis; consequently
           the identities of the individuals on whose behalf the transactions
           are placed generally are not known to a fund. For this reason, each
           fund has undertaken to notify financial intermediaries of their
           obligation to assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and to
           collect and remit the proceeds to each fund. However, due to
           operational requirements, the intermediaries' methods for tracking
           and calculating the fee may be inadequate or differ in some respects
           from each fund's.

           The redemption fee will not be charged in connection with the
           following exchange or redemption transactions: (i) transactions on
           behalf of participants in certain research wrap programs; (ii)
           transactions on behalf of a shareholder to return any excess IRA
           contributions to the shareholder; (iii) transactions on behalf of a
           shareholder to effect a required minimum distribution on an IRA;
           (iv) transactions on behalf of any mutual fund advised by the
           Advisor and its affiliates (e.g., "funds of funds") or, in the case
           of a master/feeder relationship, redemptions by the feeder fund from
           the master portfolio; (v) transactions on behalf of certain
           unaffiliated mutual funds operating as funds of funds; (vi)
           transactions following death or disability of any registered
           shareholder, beneficial owner or grantor of a living trust with
           respect to shares purchased before death or disability; (vii)
           transactions involving hardship of any registered shareholder;
           (viii) systematic transactions with pre-defined trade dates for
           purchases, exchanges or redemptions, such as automatic account
           rebalancing, or loan origination and repayments; (ix) transactions
           involving shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends or
           other distributions; (x) transactions involving shares transferred
           from another account in the same fund or converted from another
           class of the same fund (the redemption fee period will carry over to
           the acquired shares); (xi) transactions initiated by a fund or
           administrator (e.g., redemptions for not meeting account minimums,
           to pay account fees funded by share redemptions, or in the event of
           the liquidation or merger of the fund); or (xii) transactions in
           cases when there are legal or contractual limitations or
           restrictions on the imposition of the redemption fee (as determined
           by a fund or its agents in their


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           sole discretion). It is the policy of the DWS funds to permit
           approved fund platform providers to execute transactions within the
           funds without the imposition of a redemption fee if such providers
           have implemented alternative measures that are determined by the
           Advisor to provide controls on short-term and excessive trading that
           are comparable to the DWS funds' policies.

           THE AUTOMATED INFORMATION LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY BY
           CALLING (800) 728-3337. You can use our automated phone services to
           get information on DWS funds generally and on accounts held directly
           at DWS Scudder. You can also use this service to make exchanges and
           to purchase and sell shares.

           QUICKBUY AND QUICKSELL let you set up a link between a DWS fund
           account and a bank account. Once this link is in place, you can move
           money between the two with a phone call. You'll need to make sure
           your bank has Automated Clearing House (ACH) services. Transactions
           take two to three days to be completed and there is a $50 minimum
           and a $250,000 maximum. To set up QuickBuy or QuickSell on a new
           account, see the account application; to add it to an existing
           account, call (800) 728-3337.

            TELEPHONE AND ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS. Generally, you are
            automatically entitled to telephone and electronic transaction
            privileges, but you may elect not to have them when you open your
            account or by contacting Shareholder Services at (800) 728-3337 at a
            later date.

           Since many transactions may be initiated by telephone or
           electronically, it's important to understand that as long as we take
           reasonable steps to ensure that an order to purchase or redeem
           shares is genuine, such as recording calls or requesting
           personalized security codes or other information, we are not
           responsible for any losses that may occur as a result. For
           transactions conducted over the Internet, we recommend the use of a
           secure Internet browser. In addition, you should verify the accuracy
           of your confirmation statements immediately after you receive them.

           EACH FUND DOES NOT ISSUE SHARE CERTIFICATES. However, if you
           currently have shares in certificated form, you must include the
           share certificates properly endorsed or accompanied by a duly
           executed stock power when exchanging or redeeming shares. You may
           not exchange or redeem shares in certificate form by telephone or
           via the Internet.


THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

The DWS Scudder Web site can be a valuable resource for shareholders with
Internet access. Go to WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM to get up-to-date information, review
balances or even place orders for exchanges.



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<PAGE>

           WHEN YOU ASK US TO SEND OR RECEIVE A WIRE, please note that while we
           don't charge a fee to send or receive wires, it's possible that your
           bank may do so. Wire transactions are generally completed within 24
           hours. Each fund can only send wires of $1,000 or more and accept
           wires of $50 or more.

           EACH FUND ACCEPTS PAYMENT FOR SHARES ONLY IN US DOLLARS by check,
           bank or Federal Funds wire transfer or by electronic bank transfer.
           Please note that a fund does not accept cash, money orders,
           traveler's checks, starter checks, third party checks (except checks
           for retirement plan asset transfers and rollovers or for Uniform
           Gifts to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act accounts),
           checks drawn on foreign banks or checks issued by credit card
           companies or Internet-based companies. Thus, subject to the
           foregoing exceptions for certain third party checks, checks that are
           otherwise permissible must be drawn by the account holder on a
           domestic bank and must be payable to a fund.

           SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. When you want to sell more than $100,000 worth
           of shares or send proceeds to a third party or to a new address,
           you'll usually need to place your order in writing and include a
           signature guarantee. However, if you want money wired to a bank
           account that is already on file with us, you don't need a signature
           guarantee. Also, generally you don't need a signature guarantee for
           an exchange, although we may require one in certain other
           circumstances.

           A signature guarantee is simply a certification of your signature -
           a valuable safeguard against fraud. You can get a signature
           guarantee from an eligible guarantor institution, including
           commercial banks, savings and loans, trust companies, credit unions,
           member firms of a national stock exchange or any member or
           participant of an approved signature guarantor program. Note that
           you can't get a signature guarantee from a notary public and we must
           be provided the original guarantee.





THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

If you ever have difficulty placing an order by phone or Internet, you can send
us your order in writing.





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<PAGE>

           SELLING SHARES OF TRUST ACCOUNTS AND BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
           ACCOUNTS may require additional documentation. Please call (800)
           728-3337 or contact your financial advisor for more information.

           MONEY FROM SHARES YOU SELL is normally sent out within one business
           day of when your order is processed (not when it is received),
           although it could be delayed for up to seven days. There are other
           circumstances when it could be longer, including, but not limited
           to, when you are selling shares you bought recently by check or ACH
           (the funds will be placed under a 10 calendar day hold to ensure
           good funds) or when unusual circumstances prompt the SEC to allow
           further delays. Certain expedited redemption processes may also be
           delayed when you are selling recently purchased shares or in the
           event of closing of the Federal Reserve Bank's wire payment system.
           In addition, each fund reserves the right to suspend or postpone
           redemptions as permitted pursuant to Section 22(e) of the Investment
           Company Act of 1940. Generally, those circumstances are when 1) the
           New York Stock Exchange is closed other than customary weekend or
           holiday closings; 2) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is
           restricted; 3) an emergency exists which makes the disposal of
           securities owned by a fund or the fair determination of the value of
           a fund's net assets not reasonably practicable; or 4) the SEC, by
           order, permits the suspension of the right of redemption. Redemption
           payments by wire may also be delayed in the event of a non-routine
           closure of the Federal Reserve wire payment system. For additional
           rights reserved by each fund, please see "Other rights we reserve."

           You may obtain additional information about other ways to sell your
           shares by contacting your financial advisor.


           How each fund calculates share price

           To calculate net asset value, or NAV, each share class uses the
           following equation:


<TABLE>
<S>                                                     <C> <C>
            TOTAL ASSETS - TOTAL LIABILITIES
           -----------------------------------------    =    NAV
               TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
</TABLE>


           The price at which you buy and sell shares is the NAV.

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           EACH FUND CHARGES A REDEMPTION FEE EQUAL TO 2.00% of the value of
           shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of purchase. Please see
           "Policies about transactions - Redemption fees" for further
           information.

           WE TYPICALLY VALUE SECURITIES USING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY AN
           INDEPENDENT PRICING SERVICE OR MARKET QUOTATIONS, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
           However, we may use methods approved by a fund's Board, such as a
           fair valuation model, which are intended to reflect fair value when
           pricing service information or market quotations are not readily
           available or when a security's value or a meaningful portion of the
           value of a fund's portfolio is believed to have been materially
           affected by a significant event, such as a natural disaster, an
           economic event like a bankruptcy filing, or a substantial
           fluctuation in domestic or foreign markets that has occurred between
           the close of the exchange or market on which the security is
           principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and
           the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In such a case, a fund's
           value for a security is likely to be different from the last quoted
           market price or pricing service information. In addition, due to the
           subjective and variable nature of fair value pricing, it is possible
           that the value determined for a particular asset may be materially
           different from the value realized upon such asset's sale. It is
           expected that the greater the percentage of fund assets that is
           invested in non-US securities, the more extensive will be a fund's
           use of fair value pricing. This is intended to reduce a fund's
           exposure to "time zone arbitrage" and other harmful trading
           practices. (See "Market timing policies and procedures.")

           TO THE EXTENT THAT A FUND INVESTS IN SECURITIES THAT ARE TRADED
           PRIMARILY IN FOREIGN MARKETS, the value of its holdings could change
           at a time when you aren't able to buy or sell fund shares. This is
           because some foreign markets are open on days or at times when a
           fund doesn't price its shares. (Note that prices for securities that
           trade on foreign exchanges can change significantly on days when the
           New York Stock Exchange is closed and you cannot buy or sell fund
           shares. Price changes in the securities a fund owns may ultimately
           affect the price of fund shares the next time the NAV is
           calculated.)


                                            Policies You Should Know About  | 57
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           Other rights we reserve

           You should be aware that we may do any of the following:

           -  withdraw or suspend the offering of shares at any time

           -  withhold a portion of your distributions and redemption proceeds
              for federal income tax purposes if we have been notified by the
              IRS that you are subject to backup withholding or if you fail to
              provide us with a correct taxpayer ID number and certain
              certifications including certification that you are not subject
              to backup withholding

           -  reject a new account application if you don't provide any
              required or requested identifying information, or for any other
              reason

           -  refuse, cancel, limit or rescind any purchase or exchange order,
              without prior notice; freeze any account (meaning you will not be
              able to purchase fund shares in your account); suspend account
              services; and/or involuntarily redeem your account if we think
              that the account is being used for fraudulent or illegal
              purposes; one or more of these actions will be taken when, at our
              sole discretion, they are deemed to be in a fund's best interests
              or when a fund is requested or compelled to do so by governmental
              authority or by applicable law

           -  close and liquidate your account if we are unable to verify your
              identity, or for other reasons; if we decide to close your
              account, your fund shares will be redeemed at the net asset value
              per share next calculated after we determine to close your
              account (less any applicable redemption fee); you may recognize a
              gain or loss on the redemption of your fund shares and you may
              incur a tax liability

           -  pay you for shares you sell by "redeeming in kind," that is, by
              giving you securities (which typically will involve brokerage
              costs for you to liquidate) rather than cash, but which will be
              taxable to the same extent as a redemption for cash; a fund
              generally won't make a redemption in kind unless your requests
              over a 90-day period total more than $250,000 or 1% of the value
              of a fund's net assets, whichever is less

           -  change, add or withdraw various services, fees and account
              policies (for example, we may adjust a fund's investment minimums
              at any time)


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UNDERSTANDING DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES

           Each fund intends to distribute to its shareholders virtually all of
           its net earnings. Each fund can earn money in two ways: by receiving
           interest, dividends or other income from securities it holds and by
           selling securities for more than it paid for them. (Each fund's
           earnings are separate from any gains or losses stemming from your
           own purchase and sale of shares.) Each fund may not always pay a
           dividend or distribution for a given period.

           DWS Large Cap Value Fund, and DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
           each intends to pay dividends to shareholders quarterly. These funds
           also intend to pay distributions annually in December. DWS Dreman
           Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund each intends
           to pay dividends and distributions to shareholders annually in
           December.

           Dividends or distributions declared to shareholders of record in the
           last quarter of a given calendar year are treated for federal income
           tax purposes as if they were received on December 31 of that year,
           provided such dividends or distributions are paid by the end of the
           following January.

           For federal income tax purposes, income and capital gains
           distributions are generally taxable to shareholders. However,
           dividends and distributions received by retirement plans qualifying
           for tax exemption under federal income tax laws generally will not
           be taxable.

            YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. You
            can have them all automatically reinvested in fund shares (at NAV),
            all deposited directly to your bank account or all sent to you by
            check, have one type reinvested and the other sent to you by check
            or have them invested in a different fund. Tell us your preference
            on your application. If you don't indicate a preference, your
            dividends and distributions will all be reinvested in shares of the
            fund without a sales charge (if applicable). Distributions are
            treated the same for federal income tax purposes whether you receive
            them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares. For
            employer-sponsored qualified plans, and retirement plans,
            reinvestment (at NAV) is the only option.




THE FOLLOWING SIDEBAR TEXT APPEARS NEXT TO THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS

Because each shareholder's tax situation is unique, ask your tax professional
about the tax consequences of your investments, including any state and local
tax consequences.

                                     Understanding Distributions and Taxes  | 59
<PAGE>

           BUYING, SELLING OR EXCHANGING FUND SHARES WILL USUALLY HAVE FEDERAL
           INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU (except in employer-sponsored
           qualified plans, IRAs or other tax-advantaged accounts). Your sale
           of shares may result in a capital gain or loss. The gain or loss
           will be long-term or short-term depending on how long you owned the
           shares that were sold. For federal income tax purposes, an exchange
           is treated the same as a sale.

           THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS of a fund's earnings you receive and
           your own fund transactions generally depends on their type:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GENERALLY TAXED AT LONG-TERM                          GENERALLY TAXED AT ORDINARY
CAPITAL GAIN RATES:                                   INCOME RATES:
<S>                                                   <C>
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM A FUND
- gains from the sale of                              -  gains from the sale of
  securities held (or treated as                         securities held by a fund for
  held) by a fund for more than                          one year or less
  one year                                            -  all other taxable income
- qualified dividend income

TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FUND
SHARES
- gains from selling fund                             -  gains from selling fund
  shares held for more than                              shares held for one year or
  one year                                               less
</TABLE>


           ANY DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN SECURITIES BY A FUND MAY BE
           SUBJECT TO FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAXES. In that case, a fund's yield
           on those securities would generally be decreased. Shareholders
           generally will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with
           respect to foreign taxes paid by the fund. In addition, any
           investments in foreign securities or foreign currencies may increase
           or accelerate a fund's recognition of ordinary income and may affect
           the timing or amount of the fund's distributions. If you invest in a
           fund through a taxable account, your after-tax return could be
           negatively impacted.

           To the extent that a fund invests in certain debt obligations or
           certain other securities, investments in these obligations or
           securities may cause a fund to recognize taxable income in excess of
           the cash generated by such obligations. Thus, a fund could be
           required at times to liquidate other investments in order to satisfy
           its distribution requirements.


60 | Understanding Distributions and Taxes
<PAGE>

           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, distributions to
           individuals and other noncorporate shareholders of investment income
           designated by a fund as derived from qualified dividend income are
           eligible for taxation for federal income tax purposes at the more
           favorable long-term capital gain rates. Qualified dividend income
           generally includes dividends from domestic and some foreign
           corporations. It does not include income from investments in debt
           securities or, generally, from REITs. In addition, a fund must meet
           certain holding period and other requirements with respect to the
           dividend-paying stocks in its portfolio and the shareholder must
           meet certain holding period and other requirements with respect to a
           fund's shares for the lower tax rates to apply.

           For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011, the maximum
           federal income tax rate imposed on long-term capital gains
           recognized by individuals and other noncorporate shareholders has
           been reduced to 15%. For taxable years beginning on or after January
           1, 2011, the long-term capital gain rate is scheduled to return to
           20%.

           YOUR FUND WILL SEND YOU DETAILED FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
           EVERY JANUARY. These statements tell you the amount and the federal
           income tax classification of any dividends or distributions you
           received. They also have certain details on your purchases and sales
           of shares.

           IF YOU INVEST RIGHT BEFORE A FUND PAYS A DIVIDEND, you'll be getting
           some of your investment back as a taxable dividend. You can avoid
           this by investing after a fund declares a dividend. In
           tax-advantaged retirement accounts you do not need to worry about
           this.

           CORPORATIONS are taxed at the same rates on ordinary income and
           capital gains but may be eligible for a dividends-received deduction
           for a portion of the income dividends they receive from a fund,
           provided certain holding period and other requirements are met.

           The above discussion summarizes certain federal income tax
           consequences for shareholders who are US persons. If you are a
           non-US person, please consult your own tax advisor with respect to
           the US tax consequences to you of an investment in a fund. For more
           information, see "Taxes" in the Statement of Additional Information.



                                     Understanding Distributions and Taxes  | 61
<PAGE>

APPENDIX
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Hypothetical Expense Summary


           Using the annual fund operating expense ratios presented in the fee
           tables in the fund prospectus, the Hypothetical Expense Summary
           shows the estimated fees and expenses, in actual dollars, that would
           be charged on a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the fund held
           for the next 10 years and the impact of such fees and expenses on
           fund returns for each year and cumulatively, assuming a 5% return
           for each year. The tables also assume that all dividends and
           distributions are reinvested. The annual fund expense ratios shown
           are net of any contractual fee waivers or expense reimbursements, if
           any, for the period of the contractual commitment. The tables do not
           reflect redemption fees, if any, which may be payable upon
           redemption. If redemption fees were shown, the "Hypothetical
           Year-End Balance After Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be
           lower and the "Annual Fees and Expenses" amounts shown would be
           higher. Also, please note that if you are investing through a third
           party provider, that provider may have fees and expenses separate
           from those of the fund that are not reflected here. Mutual fund fees
           and expenses fluctuate over time and actual expenses may be higher
           or lower than those shown.

           The Hypothetical Expense Summary should not be used or construed as
           an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy or a
           recommendation or endorsement of any specific mutual fund. You
           should carefully review the fund's prospectus to consider the
           investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the fund prior
           to investing.


62 | Appendix
<PAGE>

DWS Large Cap Value Fund - Class S



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        0.67%              4.33%       $ 10,433.00         $  68.45
   2           10.25%        0.67%              8.85%       $ 10,884.75         $  71.41
   3           15.76%        0.67%             13.56%       $ 11,356.06         $  74.51
   4           21.55%        0.67%             18.48%       $ 11,847.78         $  77.73
   5           27.63%        0.67%             23.61%       $ 12,360.78         $  81.10
   6           34.01%        0.67%             28.96%       $ 12,896.01         $  84.61
   7           40.71%        0.67%             34.54%       $ 13,454.40         $  88.27
   8           47.75%        0.67%             40.37%       $ 14,036.98         $  92.10
   9           55.13%        0.67%             46.45%       $ 14,644.78         $  96.08
  10           62.89%        0.67%             42.79%       $ 15,278.90         $ 100.24
  TOTAL                                                                         $ 834.50
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund - Class S




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                  ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                       OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                             5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER         ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND          FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES          EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        0.98%              4.02%       $ 10,402.00        $    99.97
   2           10.25%        0.98%              8.20%       $ 10,820.16        $   103.99
   3           15.76%        0.98%             12.55%       $ 11,255.13        $   108.17
   4           21.55%        0.98%             17.08%       $ 11,707.59        $   112.52
   5           27.63%        0.98%             21.78%       $ 12,178.23        $   117.04
   6           34.01%        0.98%             26.68%       $ 12,667.80        $   121.75
   7           40.71%        0.98%             31.77%       $ 13,177.04        $   126.64
   8           47.75%        0.98%             37.07%       $ 13,706.76        $   131.73
   9           55.13%        0.98%             42.58%       $ 14,257.77        $   137.03
  10           62.89%        0.98%             48.31%       $ 14,830.93        $   142.53
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,201.37
</TABLE>



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DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund - Class S



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER      ANNUAL FEES
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND            AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.00%              4.00%       $ 10,400.00        $   102.00
   2           10.25%        1.37%              7.78%       $ 10,777.52        $   145.07
   3           15.76%        1.37%             11.69%       $ 11,168.74        $   150.33
   4           21.55%        1.37%             15.74%       $ 11,574.17        $   155.79
   5           27.63%        1.37%             19.94%       $ 11,994.31        $   161.44
   6           34.01%        1.37%             24.30%       $ 12,429.71        $   167.30
   7           40.71%        1.37%             28.81%       $ 12,880.90        $   173.38
   8           47.75%        1.37%             33.48%       $ 13,348.48        $   179.67
   9           55.13%        1.37%             38.33%       $ 13,833.03        $   186.19
  10           62.89%        1.37%             43.35%       $ 14,335.17        $   192.95
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,614.12
</TABLE>


DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund - Class S




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              MAXIMUM           INITIAL HYPOTHETICAL                 ASSUMED RATE
           SALES CHARGE:             INVESTMENT:                      OF RETURN:
               0.00%                   $10,000                            5%
                                                              HYPOTHETICAL
             CUMULATIVE        ANNUAL       CUMULATIVE          YEAR-END
           RETURN BEFORE        FUND       RETURN AFTER      BALANCE AFTER        ANNUAL
              FEES AND        EXPENSE        FEES AND           FEES AND         FEES AND
YEAR          EXPENSES         RATIOS        EXPENSES           EXPENSES         EXPENSES
<S>       <C>                <C>          <C>               <C>                <C>
   1            5.00%        1.06%              3.94%       $ 10,394.00        $   108.09
   2           10.25%        1.06%              8.04%       $ 10,803.52        $   112.35
   3           15.76%        1.06%             12.29%       $ 11,229.18        $   116.77
   4           21.55%        1.06%             16.72%       $ 11,671.61        $   121.37
   5           27.63%        1.06%             21.31%       $ 12,131.47        $   126.16
   6           34.01%        1.06%             26.09%       $ 12,609.45        $   131.13
   7           40.71%        1.06%             31.06%       $ 13,106.27        $   136.29
   8           47.75%        1.06%             36.23%       $ 13,622.65        $   141.66
   9           55.13%        1.06%             41.59%       $ 14,159.39        $   147.24
  10           62.89%        1.06%             47.17%       $ 14,717.27        $   153.05
  TOTAL                                                                        $ 1,294.11
</TABLE>



64 | Appendix
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TO GET MORE INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDER REPORTS - These include commentary from a fund's management team
about recent market conditions and the effects of a fund's strategies on its
performance. They also have detailed performance figures, a list of everything
a fund owns, and its financial statements. Shareholders get these reports
automatically.

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI) - This tells you more about a fund's
features and policies, including additional risk information. The SAI is
incorporated by reference into this document (meaning that it's legally part of
this prospectus).

For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information about
a fund, call (800) 728-3337, or contact DWS Scudder at the address listed
below. Each fund's SAI and shareholder reports are also available through the
DWS Scudder Web site at www.dws-scudder.com. These documents and other
information about each fund are available from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's
Internet site at www.sec.gov. If you like, you may obtain copies of this
information, after paying a copying fee, by e-mailing a request to
publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the SEC at the address listed below. You can
also review and copy these documents and other information about each fund,
including each fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DWS SCUDDER              SEC                     DISTRIBUTOR
---------------------    --------------------    -------------------------------
<S>                      <C>                     <C>
PO Box 219151            100 F Street, N.E.      DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.
Kansas City, MO          Washington, D.C.        222 South Riverside Plaza
64121-9151               20549-0102              Chicago, IL 60606-5808
WWW.DWS-SCUDDER.COM      WWW.SEC.GOV             (800) 621-1148
(800) 728-3337           (800) SEC-0330
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<S>                         <C>                                     <C>
SEC FILE NUMBER:
DWS Value Series, Inc.                  DWS Large Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.        DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.             DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund    811-5385
DWS Value Series, Inc.           DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund    811-5385
</TABLE>





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Supplement to the currently effective Statement of Additional Information of
each of the noted funds/portfolios:

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Cash Account Trust
    Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
    Money Market Portfolio
    Tax-Exempt Portfolio
DWS Alternative Asset Allocation Plus Fund
DWS Balanced Fund
DWS Blue Chip Fund
DWS California Tax-Free Income Fund
DWS Core Plus Allocation Fund
DWS Disciplined Long/Short Growth Fund
DWS Disciplined Long/Short Value Fund
DWS Disciplined Market Neutral Fund
DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

DWS High Income Fund
DWS Large Cap Value Fund
DWS LifeCompass Protect Fund
DWS Money Market Prime Series
DWS New York Tax-Free Income Fund
DWS Strategic Income Fund
DWS Target 2008 Fund
DWS Target 2010 Fund
DWS Target 2011 Fund
DWS Target 2012 Fund
DWS Target 2013 Fund
DWS Target 2014 Fund
DWS Technology Fund
DWS U.S. Government Securities Fund
DWS Variable Series II
    DWS Balanced VIP
    DWS Blue Chip VIP
    DWS Conservative Allocation VIP
    DWS Core Fixed Income VIP
    DWS Davis Venture Value VIP
    DWS Dreman High Return Equity VIP

    DWS Dreman Small Mid Cap Value VIP
    DWS Global Thematic VIP
    DWS Government & Agency Securities VIP
    DWS Growth Allocation VIP
    DWS High Income VIP
    DWS International Select Equity VIP
    DWS Janus Growth & Income VIP
    DWS Large Cap Value VIP
    DWS Mid Cap Growth VIP
    DWS Moderate Allocation VIP
    DWS Money Market VIP
    DWS Small Cap Growth VIP
    DWS Strategic Income VIP
    DWS Technology VIP
    DWS Turner Mid Cap Growth VIP
Investors Cash Trust
    Treasury Portfolio
Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund


At present, substantially all DWS mutual funds are overseen by one of two
clusters of boards of trustees/directors (the "Boards").  Each Board, including
the Board that oversees your Fund (the "Chicago Board"), has determined that
the formation of a single consolidated Board overseeing substantially all DWS
mutual funds is in the best interests of the Funds.  In this connection, each
Board has approved a plan outlining the process for implementing the
consolidation of the Chicago Board with the other primary DWS mutual fund board
(the "New York Board").  (The geographic references in the preceding sentences
merely indicate where each Board historically held most of its meetings.)

The consolidation of the two Boards is expected to take effect on or about
April 1, 2008 (the "Consolidation Date").  To accomplish the consolidation, the
Chicago Board has determined to nominate and recommend that shareholders of
each Fund re-elect four members of your Fund's Board (John W. Ballantine, Paul
K. Freeman, William McClayton and Robert H. Wadsworth, collectively, the
"Chicago Nominees") and elect eight individuals who  currently serve on the New
York Board (Henry P. Becton, Jr., Dawn-Marie Driscoll, Keith R. Fox, Kenneth C.
Froewiss, Richard J. Herring, Rebecca W. Rimel, William N. Searcy, Jr. and Jean
Gleason Stromberg, collectively, the "New York Nominees") to the Board of your
Fund.  Information regarding the New York Nominees is set forth below.  In
addition, the New York Board will nominate and elect the Chicago Nominees to
the Board of each fund currently overseen by the New York Board.  As a result,
as of the Consolidation Date, it is expected that the twelve individuals named
in this paragraph (each of which will be considered non-interested), together
with Axel Schwarzer, CEO of DWS Scudder, will constitute the Board of each DWS
mutual fund (134 funds), including your Fund.

To facilitate the Board consolidation, four members of the Chicago Board
(Donald L. Dunaway, James R. Edgar, Robert B. Hoffman and Shirley D. Peterson)
have agreed not to stand for re-election (the "Non-Continuing Board Members").
Independent members of the Chicago Board are not entitled to benefits under any
pension or retirement plan.  However, the Chicago Board determined that it
would be appropriate to provide the Non-Continuing Board Members with a
retirement agreement, the terms of

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which include a one-time retirement payment. For each Non-Continuing Board
Member, the amount of the retirement payment is based on the product of (i) such
individual's current annual Board member compensation times (ii) the lesser of
five years or the number of years (and/or portion thereof) from the expected
Consolidation Date to the date when such individual would reach the Funds'
mandatory retirement age. As Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
("DIMA"), the Funds' investment adviser, will also benefit from the
administrative efficiencies of a consolidated Board, DIMA has agreed to
reimburse the Funds for the cost of the retirement payments. The amount to be
received by each Non-Continuing Board Member is as follows: $354,375 in the
aggregate for all the Funds (between $64 and $68,321 per Fund) for Mr. Dunaway;
$950,000 in the aggregate for all the Funds (between $172 and $183,153 per Fund)
for Mr. Edgar; $138,750 in the aggregate for all the Funds (between $25 and
$26,750 per Fund); for Mr. Hoffman; and $937,500 in the aggregate for all the
Funds (between $170 and $180,743 per Fund) for Ms. Peterson. In connection with
the receipt of the retirement payment, each Non-Continuing Board Member agreed
that, without the prior written consent of the DWS funds, he or she shall not in
any way, directly or indirectly, solicit, accept, or serve in any position as a
director, trustee, or equivalent role on the Board of any investment company
registered with the SEC for a specified period.

In addition, pursuant to the retirement agreement and a separate agreement
between the Funds and DIMA, each Non-Continuing Board Member has received
certain assurances from the Funds and DIMA regarding continuation of insurance
and indemnification rights.  With respect to insurance, for the six-year period
following the Consolidation Date, the Funds currently expect to maintain,
D&O/E&O Insurance and Independent Director Liability ("IDL") Insurance that is
substantially equivalent in scope to the current coverage, and in amounts
providing aggregate coverage with respect to the Funds and all funds overseen
by the consolidated Board of at least $100 million for D&O/E&O Insurance and at
least $25 million for IDL Insurance.  With respect to indemnification, the
Funds have provided assurances that the retirement agreement, the retirement of
the Non-Continuing Board Member and/or the election or appointment of members
of the consolidated Board shall not reduce or impair any rights of the
Non-Continuing Board Member to indemnification, defense, advancement of
expenses, or other rights, for or with respect to actual or threatened claims,
liability, or expense that the Non-Continuing Board Member may incur or suffer
arising from or with respect to the Non-Continuing Board Member's service in
such capacity.

DIMA has similarly agreed that the retirement of the Non-Continuing Board
Members under the terms of the retirement agreements shall in no way affect or
diminish the contractual rights of indemnification that the Non-Continuing
Board Members may have under any agreement of indemnification between a
Non-Continuing Board Member and DIMA.

In addition, in the event that the consolidated Board determines to reduce
insurance coverage below the minimum levels stated above, then DIMA at its
expense will purchase excess insurance coverage for the benefit of the
Non-Continuing Board Members sufficient to maintain such minimum coverage
levels in place for the duration of the period specified in the retirement
agreements, provided that in the event that such excess coverage is not
available in the marketplace on commercially reasonable terms from a
conventional third-party insurer, DIMA (or an affiliate of DIMA) may, at DIMA's
discretion and in lieu of purchasing such excess insurance coverage, elect
instead to provide the Non-Continuing Board Members substantially equivalent
protection in the form of a written indemnity or financial guaranty reasonably
acceptable to each such Non-Continuing Board Member.

Following the Consolidation Date, it is expected that the consolidated Board
will implement certain changes to the Funds' current committee structure and
other governance practices, including the appointment of new committee chairs
and members.  Additional information regarding these changes will be set forth
in each Fund's statement of additional information upon implementation.

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Nominee Information

Information is provided below as of October 31, 2007 for each New York Nominee
and for Mr. Schwarzer, who would be an interested member of the Board by virtue
of his positions with Deutsche Asset Management.

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                                                                                                        Position
                                                                                                      with the DWS
                                                                                                        Funds and
                                                Business Experience and Directorships                   Length of
    Name and Year of Birth(1)                          During the Past 5 Years                         Time Served
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Independent Board Member New
   York Nominees
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Henry P. Becton, Jr. (1943)        Vice Chairman, WGBH Educational Foundation (formerly President   New York Board
                                   1984-2007).  Directorships: Association of Public Television     Member since
                                   Stations; Becton Dickinson and Company (medical technology       1990.(2)
                                   company); Belo Corporation (media company); Boston Museum of
                                   Science; PBS Foundation; and Public Radio International.
                                   Former Directorships:  American Public Television; Concord
                                   Academy; New England Aquarium; Mass. Corporation for
                                   Educational Telecommunications; Committee for Economic
                                   Development; Public Broadcasting Service
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Dawn-Marie Driscoll (1946)         President, Driscoll Associates (consulting firm); Executive      New York Board
                                   Fellow, Center for Business Ethics, Bentley College; formerly,   Member since
                                   Partner, Palmer & Dodge (1988-1990); Vice President of           1987,(2)
                                   Corporate Affairs and General Counsel, Filene's (1978-1988).     Chairman since
                                   Directorships:  Trustee of 8 open-end mutual funds managed by    2004.
                                   Sun Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2007); Director of ICI
                                   Mutual Insurance Company (since 2007); Advisory Board, Center
                                   for Business Ethics, Bentley College; Trustee, Southwest
                                   Florida Community Foundation (charitable organization); Former
                                   Directorships: Investment Company Institute (audit, executive,
                                   nominating committees) and Independent Directors Council
                                   (governance, executive committees)
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Keith R. Fox (1954)                Managing General Partner, Exeter Capital Partners (a series of   New York Board
                                   private equity funds).  Directorships:  Progressive Holding      Member since
                                   Corporation (kitchen goods importer and distributor); Natural    1996.(2)
                                   History, Inc. (magazine publisher); Box Top Media Inc.
                                   (advertising); The Kennel Shop (retailer)
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Kenneth C. Froewiss (1945)         Clinical Professor of Finance, NYU Stern School of Business      New York Board
                                   (1997-present); Member, Finance Committee, Association for       Member since
                                   Asian Studies (2002-present); Director, Mitsui Sumitomo          2001.(2)
                                   Insurance Group (US) (2004-present); prior thereto, Managing
                                   Director, J.P. Morgan (investment banking firm) (until 1996)
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                                                                                                        Position
                                                                                                      with the DWS
                                                                                                        Funds and
                                                Business Experience and Directorships                   Length of
    Name and Year of Birth(1)                          During the Past 5 Years                         Time Served
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Richard J. Herring (1946)          Jacob Safra Professor of International Banking and Professor,    New York Board
                                   Finance Department, The Wharton School, University of            Member since
                                   Pennsylvania (since July 1972); Co-Director, Wharton Financial   1990.(2)
                                   Institutions Center (since July 2000); Director, Japan Equity
                                   Fund, Inc. (since September 2007), Thai Capital Fund, Inc.
                                   (since September 2007), Singapore Fund, Inc. (since September
                                   2007).  Formerly, Vice Dean and Director, Wharton
                                   Undergraduate Division (July 1995-June 2000); Director, Lauder
                                   Institute of International Management Studies (July 2000-June
                                   2006)
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Rebecca W. Rimel (1951)            President and Chief Executive Officer, The Pew Charitable        New York Board
                                   Trusts (charitable organization) (1994 to present); Trustee,     Member since
                                   Thomas Jefferson Foundation (charitable organization) (1994 to   1995.(2)
                                   present); Trustee, Executive Committee, Philadelphia Chamber
                                   of Commerce (2001 to present).  Formerly, Executive Vice
                                   President, The Glenmede Trust Company (investment trust and
                                   wealth management) (1983-2004); Board Member, Investor
                                   Education (charitable organization) (2004-2005); Director,
                                   Viasys Health Care (January 2007-June 2007)
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William N. Searcy, Jr. (1946)      Private investor since October 2003; Trustee of 8 open-end       New York Board
                                   mutual funds managed by Sun Capital Advisers, Inc. (since        Member since
                                   October 1998).  Formerly, Pension & Savings Trust Officer,       1993.(2)
                                   Sprint Corporation (telecommunications) (November
                                   1989-September 2003)
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Jean Gleason Stromberg (1943)      Retired.  Formerly, Consultant (1997-2001); Director, US         New York Board
                                   Government Accountability Office (1996-1997); Partner,           Member since
                                   Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (law firm) (1978-1996).             1997.(2)
                                   Directorships:  The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation;
                                   Service Source, Inc. Former Directorships: Mutual Fund
                                   Directors Forum (2002-2004), American Bar Retirement
                                   Association (funding vehicle for retirement plans) (1987-1990
                                   and 1994-1996)
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Interested Board Member
   Nominee
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Axel Schwarzer                     Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management; Head of Deutsche   New York Board
                                   Asset Management Americas; CEO of DWS Scudder; formerly,         Member since
(1958)                             board  member of DWS Investments, Germany (1999-2005);           2006.
                                   formerly, Head of Sales and Product Management for the Retail
                                   and Private Banking Division of Deutsche Bank in Germany
                                   (1997-1999); formerly, various strategic and operational
                                   positions for Deutsche Bank Germany Retail and Private Banking
                                   Division in the field of investment funds, tax driven
                                   instruments and asset management for corporates (1989-1996)
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(1)     Unless otherwise indicated, the mailing address of each New York Nominee
        is c/o Dawn Marie-Driscoll, P.O. Box 100176, Cape Coral, FL 33904.  The
        mailing address of Axel Schwarzer is c/o Deutsche Investment Management
        Americas Inc., 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154.
(2)     Indicates the year in which the nominee joined the Board of one or more
        DWS funds now overseen by the New York Board.


               Please Retain This Supplement for Future Reference





November 26, 2007

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                   DWS VALUE SERIES, Inc. (the "Corporation")

                            DWS Large Cap Value Fund
                Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class

                       DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
                Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class

                       DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
           Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Institutional Class

                          DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
                Class A, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class

                         DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
               Class A, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class










                       STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

                                  March 1, 2008

This combined Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should
be read in conjunction with the combined prospectuses dated March 1, 2008, as
amended from time to time for DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated
Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund (each a "Fund," and collectively, the
"Funds"). The prospectuses may be obtained without charge by contacting DWS
Scudder Distributors, Inc., 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606,
1-800-621-1148, or from the firm from which this Statement of Additional
Information was obtained and is also available along with other related
materials on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Internet Web site
(http://www.sec.gov).

The financial statements and accompanying notes contained in the Annual Report
to Shareholders dated November 30, 2007 for each Fund are incorporated by
reference and are hereby deemed to be part of this Statement of Additional
Information ("SAI").

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is incorporated by reference
into the combined prospectuses for the Funds.



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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS......................................................1

INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES...........................................3

         Investment Techniques...............................................3

         Portfolio Holdings.................................................20

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS.....................................................21

         Investment Advisor.................................................21

         Sub-Advisors.......................................................26

         Compensation of Portfolio Managers.................................29

FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS......................................................37

         Distributor .......................................................38

         Fund Accounting Agent..............................................42

         Custodian .........................................................43

         Transfer Agent and Shareholder Service Agent.......................43

         Legal Counsel......................................................44

         Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm......................44

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS......................................................44

PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES...........................................48

TAXES    ...................................................................66

NET ASSET VALUE.............................................................68

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS......................................................69

FUND ORGANIZATION...........................................................79

PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES.....................................................80

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................82

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................82

APPENDIX A..................................................................84


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                             INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

Except as otherwise indicated, each Fund's investment objective and policies are
not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders. There can be
no assurance that a Fund's objective will be met.

Any investment restrictions herein which involve a maximum percentage of
securities or assets shall not be considered to be violated unless an excess
over the percentage occurs immediately after and is caused by an acquisition or
encumbrance of securities or assets of, or borrowings by, a Fund.

Each Fund, except for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, which is classified as
a non-diversified fund, has elected to be classified as a diversified series of
an open-end investment management company.

A diversified fund may not, with respect to 75% of total assets, invest more
than 5% of total assets in the securities of a single issuer or invest in more
than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

Fundamental Restrictions

As a matter of fundamental policy, each Fund may not:

(1)      borrow money, except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of
         1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and as interpreted or modified by
         regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time;

(2)      issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as
         amended, and as interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having
         jurisdiction, from time to time;

(3)      concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as that term is
         used in the 1940 Act, as amended, and as interpreted or modified by
         regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time;

(4)      engage in the business of underwriting securities issued by others,
         except to the extent that a Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter in
         connection with the disposition of portfolio securities;

(5)      purchase or sell real estate, which term does not include securities of
         companies which deal in real estate or mortgages or investments secured
         by real estate or interests therein, except that a Fund reserves
         freedom of action to hold and to sell real estate acquired as a result
         of a Fund's ownership of securities;

(6)      purchase physical commodities or contracts relating to physical
         commodities; or

(7)      make loans except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as amended, and as
         interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having jurisdiction,
         from time to time.

A fundamental policy may not be changed without the approval of a majority of
the outstanding voting securities of a Fund which, under the 1940 Act and the
rules thereunder and as used in this Statement of Additional Information, means
the lesser of (1) 67% or more of the voting securities present at such meeting,
if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund
are present or represented by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities of a Fund.

Non-Fundamental Restrictions

As a matter of non-fundamental policy, each Fund currently does not intend to:

(1)      borrow money in an amount greater than 10% of its total assets except
         (i) for temporary or emergency purposes and (ii) by engaging in reverse
         repurchase agreements, dollar rolls, or other investments or
         transactions described in a Fund's registration statement which may be
         deemed to be borrowings;



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(2)      enter into either reverse repurchase agreements or dollar rolls in an
         amount greater than 5% of its total assets;

(3)      purchase securities on margin or make short sales, except (i) short
         sales against the box, (ii) in connection with arbitrage transactions,
         (iii) for margin deposits in connection with futures contracts, options
         or other permitted investments, (iv) that transactions in futures
         contracts and options shall not be deemed to constitute selling
         securities short, and (v) that a Fund may obtain such short-term
         credits as may be necessary for the clearance of securities
         transactions;

(4)      purchase options, unless the aggregate premiums paid on all such
         options held by a Fund at any time do not exceed 20% of its total
         assets; or sell put options, if as a result, the aggregate value of the
         obligations underlying such put options would exceed 50% of its total
         assets;

(5)      enter into futures contracts or purchase options thereon unless
         immediately after the purchase, the value of the aggregate initial
         margin with respect to such futures contracts entered into on behalf of
         a Fund and the premiums paid for such options on futures contracts does
         not exceed 5% of the fair market value of a Fund's total assets;
         provided that in the case of an option that is in-the-money at the time
         of purchase, the in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing the
         5% limit;

(6)      purchase warrants if as a result, such securities, taken at the lower
         of cost or market value, would represent more than 5% of the value of a
         Fund's total assets (for this purpose, warrants acquired in units or
         attached to securities will be deemed to have no value);

(7)      acquire securities of registered open-end investment companies or
         registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F)
         or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act;

(8)      invest more than 15% of net assets in illiquid securities; and

(9)      lend portfolio securities in an amount greater than 33 1/3% of its
         total assets.

The Directors of the Corporation have voluntarily adopted certain
non-fundamental policies and restrictions. Non-fundamental policies may be
changed by the Directors of the Corporation without requiring prior notice to or
approval of shareholders. For each Fund, the Board will provide shareholders
with at least 60 days' notice prior to making a change to such Fund's 80%
investment policy (except DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund), as described in
the Funds' prospectuses.

Temporary Defensive Policy. For temporary defensive purposes, each Fund may
invest up to 50% of its assets in cash or defensive-type securities, such as
high-grade debt securities, US government securities, and high quality money
market instruments. Because these defensive policies differ from the Funds'
investment objectives, a Fund may not achieve its goal during a defensive
period.

Master/feeder Fund Structure. The Board of Directors has the discretion to
retain the current distribution arrangement for a Fund while investing in a
master fund in a master/feeder fund structure as described below.

A master/feeder fund structure is one in which a fund (a "feeder fund"), instead
of investing directly in a portfolio of securities, invests most or all of its
investment assets in a separate registered investment company (the "master
fund") with substantially the same investment objective and policies as the
feeder fund. Such a structure permits the pooling of assets of two or more
feeder funds, preserving separate identities or distribution channels at the
feeder fund level. Based on the premise that certain of the expenses of
operating an investment portfolio are relatively fixed, a larger investment
portfolio may eventually achieve a lower ratio of operating expenses to average
net assets. An existing investment company is able to convert to a feeder fund
by selling all of its investments, which involves brokerage and other
transaction costs and realization of a taxable gain or loss, or by contributing
its assets to the master fund and avoiding transaction costs and, if proper
procedures are followed, the realization of taxable gain or loss.



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                       INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES

Investment Techniques

Descriptions in this Statement of Additional Information of a particular
investment practice or technique in which a Fund may engage are meant to
describe the spectrum of investments that Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the "Advisor"), or a subadvisor ("Sub-Advisor"), in its
discretion might, but is not required to, use in managing each Fund's portfolio
assets. For purposes of this section only, references to the "Advisor" may also
refer to a Fund's Sub-Advisor. The Advisor, may in its discretion at any time
employ such practice, technique or instrument for one or more Funds but not for
all funds advised by it. Furthermore, it is possible that certain types of
financial instruments or investment techniques described herein may not be
available, permissible, economically feasible or effective for their intended
purposes in all markets. Certain practices, techniques or instruments may not be
principal activities of the Funds, but, to the extent employed, could from time
to time have a material impact on a Fund's performance. It is possible that
certain investment practices and techniques described below may not be
permissible for a Fund based on its investment restrictions, as described
herein, and in the Fund's applicable prospectus.

Borrowing. As a matter of fundamental policy, a Fund will not borrow money,
except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified by
regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. While the
Corporation's Board of Directors does not currently intend to borrow for
investment leveraging purposes, if such a strategy were implemented in the
future it would increase a Fund's volatility and the risk of loss in a declining
market. Borrowing by a Fund will involve special risk considerations. Although
the principal of a Fund's borrowings will be fixed, a Fund's assets may change
in value during the time a borrowing is outstanding, thus increasing exposure to
capital risk.

Common Stocks. Common stock is issued by companies to raise cash for business
purposes and represents a proportionate interest in the issuing companies.
Therefore, a Fund participates in the success or failure of any company in which
it holds stock. The market values of common stock can fluctuate significantly,
reflecting the business performance of the issuing company, investor perception
and general economic and financial market movements. Despite the risk of price
volatility, however, common stocks have historically offered a greater potential
for long-term gain on investment, compared to other classes of financial assets
such as bonds or cash equivalents, although there can be no assurance that this
will be true in the future.

Convertible Securities. A Fund may invest in convertible securities, that is,
bonds, notes, debentures, preferred stocks and other securities that are
convertible into common stock. Investments in convertible securities can provide
an opportunity for capital appreciation and/or income through interest and
dividend payments by virtue of their conversion or exchange features.

The convertible securities in which a Fund may invest are either fixed income or
zero coupon debt securities that may be converted or exchanged at a stated or
determinable exchange ratio into underlying shares of common stock. The exchange
ratio for any particular convertible security may be adjusted from time to time
due to stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, other corporate distributions or
scheduled changes in the exchange ratio. Convertible debt securities and
convertible preferred stocks, until converted, have general characteristics
similar to both debt and equity securities. Although to a lesser extent than
with debt securities generally, the market value of convertible securities tends
to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, tends to increase as
interest rates decline. In addition, because of the conversion or exchange
feature, the market value of convertible securities typically changes as the
market value of the underlying common stocks changes, and, therefore, also tends
to follow movements in the general market for equity securities. A unique
feature of convertible securities is that, as the market price of the underlying
common stock declines, convertible securities tend to trade increasingly on a
yield basis, and so may not experience market value declines to the same extent
as the underlying common stock. When the market price of the underlying common
stock increases, the prices of the convertible securities tend to rise as a
reflection of the value of the underlying common stock, although typically not
as much as the underlying common stock. While no securities investments are
without risk, investments in convertible securities generally entail less risk
than investments in common stock of the same issuer.



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As debt securities, convertible securities are investments which provide for a
stream of income (or in the case of zero coupon securities, accretion of income)
with generally higher yields than common stocks. Convertible securities
generally offer lower yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality
because of their conversion or exchange features.

Of course, like all debt securities, there can be no assurance of income or
principal payments because the issuers of the convertible securities may default
on their obligations.

Convertible securities generally are subordinated to other similar but
non-convertible securities of the same issuer, although convertible bonds, as
corporate debt obligations, enjoy seniority in right of payment to all equity
securities, and convertible preferred stock is senior to common stock, of the
same issuer. However, because of the subordination feature, convertible bonds
and convertible preferred stock typically have lower ratings than similar
non-convertible securities. Convertible securities may be issued as fixed income
obligations that pay current income or as zero coupon notes and bonds, including
Liquid Yield Option Notes ("LYONs"(TM)).

Depositary Receipts. A Fund may invest in sponsored or unsponsored American
Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global
Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), International Depositary Receipts ("IDRs") and
other types of Depositary Receipts (which, together with ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and
IDRs are hereinafter referred to as "Depositary Receipts"). Depositary Receipts
provide indirect investment in securities of foreign issuers. Prices of
unsponsored Depositary Receipts may be more volatile than if they were sponsored
by the issuer of the underlying securities. Depositary Receipts may not
necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities
into which they may be converted. In addition, the issuers of the stock of
unsponsored Depositary Receipts are not obligated to disclose material
information in the United States and, therefore, there may not be a correlation
between such information and the market value of the Depositary Receipts. ADRs
are Depositary Receipts that are bought and sold in the United States and are
typically issued by a US bank or trust company which evidence ownership of
underlying securities by a foreign corporation. GDRs, IDRs and other types of
Depositary Receipts are typically issued by foreign banks or trust companies,
although they may also be issued by United States banks or trust companies, and
evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by either a foreign or a
United States corporation. Generally, Depositary Receipts in registered form are
designed for use in the United States securities markets and Depositary Receipts
in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the United
States. For purposes of a Fund's investment policies, the Fund's investments in
ADRs, GDRs and other types of Depositary Receipts will be deemed to be
investments in the underlying securities. Depositary Receipts, including those
denominated in US dollars will be subject to foreign currency exchange rate
risk. However, by investing in US dollar-denominated ADRs rather than directly
in foreign issuers' stock, a Fund avoids currency risks during the settlement
period. In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for
most ADRs. However, certain Depositary Receipts may not be listed on an exchange
and therefore may be illiquid securities.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). An ETF is a fund that holds a portfolio of common
stocks or bonds designed to track the performance of a securities index or
industry sector. ETFs trade on a securities exchange and their shares may, at
times, trade at a premium or discount to their NAV. In addition, an ETF may not
replicate exactly the performance of the index it seeks to track for a number of
reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF. ETFs incur fees and
expenses, such as operating expenses, licensing fees, trustee fees and marketing
expenses, which are borne proportionately by ETF shareholders, such as the
Funds. The Funds will also incur brokerage costs when purchasing and selling
shares of ETFs. See also "Investment Techniques-Investment Company Securities".

Eurodollar Instruments. A fund may make investments in Eurodollar instruments
for hedging purposes or to enhance potential gain. Eurodollar instruments are US
dollar-denominated futures contracts or options thereon which are linked to the
London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), although foreign currency-denominated
instruments are available from time to time. Eurodollar futures contracts enable
purchasers to obtain a fixed rate for the lending of funds and sellers to obtain
a fixed rate for borrowings. A Fund might use Eurodollar futures contracts and
options thereon to hedge against changes in LIBOR, to which many interest rate
swaps and fixed income instruments are linked.

Investing in Emerging Markets. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may be
in developed countries or in countries considered by a Fund's Advisor to have
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economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than in the
United States, and to political systems that may be less stable. A developing or
emerging market country can be considered to be a country that is in the initial
stages of its industrialization cycle. Currently, emerging markets generally
include every country in the world other than the United States, Canada, Japan,
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and most Western European
countries. Currently, investing in many emerging markets may not be desirable or
feasible because of the lack of adequate custody arrangements for a Fund's
assets, overly burdensome repatriation and similar restrictions, the lack of
organized and liquid securities markets, unacceptable political risks or other
reasons. As opportunities to invest in securities in emerging markets develop, a
Fund may expand and further broaden the group of emerging markets in which it
invests. In the past, markets of developing or emerging market countries have
been more volatile than the markets of developed countries; however, such
markets often have provided higher rates of return to investors. The Advisor
believes that these characteristics may be expected to continue in the future.

Most emerging securities markets have substantially less volume and are subject
to less governmental supervision than US securities markets. Securities of many
issuers in emerging markets may be less liquid and more volatile than securities
of comparable domestic issuers. In addition, there is less regulation of
securities exchanges, securities dealers, and listed and unlisted companies in
emerging markets than in the US.

Emerging markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in
certain markets there have been times when settlements have not kept pace with
the volume of securities transactions. Delays in settlement could result in
temporary periods when a portion of the assets of a Fund is uninvested and no
return is earned thereon. The inability of a Fund to make intended security
purchases due to settlement problems could cause a Fund to miss attractive
investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to
settlement problems could result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent
declines in value of the portfolio security or, if a Fund has entered into a
contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability to the
purchaser. Costs associated with transactions in foreign securities are
generally higher than costs associated with transactions in US securities. Such
transactions also involve additional costs for the purchase or sale of foreign
currency.

Certain emerging markets require prior governmental approval of investments by
foreign persons, limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a
particular company, limit the investment by foreign persons only to a specific
class of securities of a company that may have less advantageous rights than the
classes available for purchase by domiciliaries of the countries and/or impose
additional taxes on foreign investors. Certain emerging markets may also
restrict investment opportunities in issuers in industries deemed important to
national interest.

Certain emerging markets may require governmental approval for the repatriation
of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign
investors. In addition, if a deterioration occurs in an emerging market's
balance of payments or for other reasons, a country could impose temporary
restrictions on foreign capital remittances. A fund could be adversely affected
by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for
repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to a fund of any
restrictions on investments.

In the course of investment in emerging markets, a Fund will be exposed to the
direct or indirect consequences of political, social and economic changes in one
or more emerging markets. While a Fund will manage its assets in a manner that
will seek to minimize the exposure to such risks, there can be no assurance that
adverse political, social or economic changes will not cause a Fund to suffer a
loss of value in respect of the securities in a Fund's portfolio.

The risk also exists that an emergency situation may arise in one or more
emerging markets as a result of which trading of securities may cease or may be
substantially curtailed and prices for a Fund's securities in such markets may
not be readily available. During this period, a Fund's securities in the
affected markets will be valued at fair value determined in good faith by or
under the direction of a Fund's Board.

Volume and liquidity in most foreign markets are less than in the US, and
securities of many foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than
securities of comparable US companies. Fixed commissions on foreign securities
exchanges are generally higher than negotiated commissions on US exchanges,
although a Fund endeavors to achieve the most favorable net results on its
portfolio transactions. There is generally less government supervision and
regulation of business and industry practices, securities exchanges, brokers,
dealers and listed companies than in the US Mail service between the US and
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increasing the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of
certificates for certificated portfolio securities. In addition, with respect to
certain emerging markets, there is the possibility of expropriation or
confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic
developments which could affect a Fund's investments in those countries.
Moreover, individual emerging market economies may differ favorably or
unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments position.

A Fund may have limited legal recourse in the event of a default with respect to
certain debt obligations it holds. If the issuer of a fixed-income security
owned by a Fund defaults, a Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery.
Debt obligations issued by emerging market country governments differ from debt
obligations of private entities; remedies from defaults on debt obligations
issued by emerging market governments, unlike those on private debt, must be
pursued in the courts of the defaulting party itself. A Fund's ability to
enforce its rights against private issuers may be limited. The ability to attach
assets to enforce a judgment may be limited. Legal recourse is therefore
somewhat diminished. Bankruptcy, moratorium and other similar laws applicable to
private issuers of debt obligations may be substantially different from those of
other countries. The political context, expressed as an emerging market
governmental issuer's willingness to meet the terms of the debt obligation, for
example, is of considerable importance. In addition, no assurance can be given
that the holders of commercial bank debt may not contest payments to the holders
of debt obligations in the event of default under commercial bank loan
agreements.

Income from securities held by a Fund could be reduced by a withholding tax at
the source or other taxes imposed by the emerging market countries in which a
fund makes its investments. A Fund's net asset value may also be affected by
changes in the rates or methods of taxation applicable to a Fund or to entities
in which a Fund has invested. The Advisor will consider the cost of any taxes in
determining whether to acquire any particular investments, but can provide no
assurance that the taxes will not be subject to change.

Many emerging markets have experienced substantial, and, in some periods,
extremely high rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid
fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have adverse
effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market
countries. In an attempt to control inflation, wage and price controls have been
imposed in certain countries. Of these countries, some, in recent years, have
begun to control inflation through prudent economic policies.

Emerging market governmental issuers are among the largest debtors to commercial
banks, foreign governments, international financial organizations and other
financial institutions. Certain emerging market governmental issuers have not
been able to make payments of interest on or principal of debt obligations as
those payments have come due. Obligations arising from past restructuring
agreements may affect the economic performance and political and social
stability of those issuers.

Governments of many emerging market countries have exercised and continue to
exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector through
the ownership or control of many companies, including some of the largest in any
given country. As a result, government actions in the future could have a
significant effect on economic conditions in emerging markets, which in turn,
may adversely affect companies in the private sector, general market conditions
and prices and yields of certain of the securities in a Fund's portfolio.
Expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization, political, economic or
social instability or other similar developments have occurred frequently over
the history of certain emerging markets and could adversely affect a Fund's
assets should these conditions recur.

The ability of emerging market country governmental issuers to make timely
payments on their obligations is likely to be influenced strongly by the
issuer's balance of payments, including export performance, and its access to
international credits and investments. An emerging market whose exports are
concentrated in a few commodities could be vulnerable to a decline in the
international prices of one or more of those commodities. Increased
protectionism on the part of an emerging market's trading partners could also
adversely affect a country's exports and diminish its trade account surplus, if
any. To the extent that emerging markets receive payment for its exports in
currencies other than dollars or non-emerging market currencies, its ability to
make debt payments denominated in dollars or non-emerging market currencies
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Another factor bearing on the ability of emerging market countries to repay debt
obligations is the level of international reserves of the country. Fluctuations
in the level of these reserves affect the amount of foreign exchange readily
available for external debt payments and thus could have a bearing on the
capacity of emerging market countries to make payments on these debt
obligations.

To the extent that an emerging market country cannot generate a trade surplus,
it must depend on continuing loans from foreign governments, multilateral
organizations or private commercial banks, aid payments from foreign governments
and inflows of foreign investment. The access of emerging markets to these forms
of external funding may not be certain, and a withdrawal of external funding
could adversely affect the capacity of emerging market country governmental
issuers to make payments on their obligations. In addition, the cost of
servicing emerging market debt obligations can be affected by a change in
international interest rates since the majority of these obligations carry
interest rates that are adjusted periodically based upon international rates.

Foreign Securities. Investing in foreign securities involves certain special
considerations, including those set forth below, which are not typically
associated with investing in US securities and which may favorably or
unfavorably affect a Fund's performance. As foreign companies are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards,
practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to domestic companies,
there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company than
about a domestic company. Many foreign securities markets, while growing in
volume of trading activity, have substantially less volume than the US market,
and securities of some foreign issuers are less liquid and more volatile than
securities of domestic issuers. Similarly, volume and liquidity in most foreign
bond markets is less than in the US and, at times, volatility of price can be
greater than in the US. Fixed commissions on some foreign securities exchanges
and bid to asked spreads in foreign bond markets are generally higher than
commissions or bid to asked spreads on US markets, although the Advisor will
endeavor to achieve the most favorable net results on its portfolio
transactions. There is generally less governmental supervision and regulation of
securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies in foreign countries than in
the US. It may be more difficult for a fund's agents to keep currently informed
about corporate actions in foreign countries which may affect the prices of
portfolio securities. Communications between the US and foreign countries may be
less reliable than within the US, thus increasing the risk of delayed
settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio
securities. Payment for securities without delivery may be required in certain
foreign markets. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there
is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or
social instability, or diplomatic developments which could affect US investments
in those countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably
or unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments position. The management of a Fund seeks to mitigate the
risks associated with the foregoing considerations through continuous
professional management.

Illiquid Securities and Restricted Securities. A Fund may purchase securities
that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale ("restricted
securities"). Generally speaking, restricted securities may be sold (i) only to
qualified institutional buyers; (ii) in a privately negotiated transaction to a
limited number of purchasers; (iii) in limited quantities after they have been
held for a specified period of time and other conditions are met pursuant to an
exemption from registration; or (iv) in a public offering for which a
registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Issuers of restricted securities may not be subject to the disclosure
and other investor protection requirements that would be applicable if their
securities were publicly traded.

Restricted securities are often illiquid, but they may also be liquid. For
example, restricted securities that are eligible for resale under Rule 144A are
often deemed to be liquid.

The Funds' Board has approved guidelines for use by the Advisor in determining
whether a security is liquid or illiquid. Among the factors the Advisor may
consider in reaching liquidity decisions relating to Rule 144A securities are:
(1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the security; (2) the number of
dealers wishing to purchase or sell the security and the number of other
potential purchasers; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market in the security;
and (4) the nature of the security and the nature of the market for the security
(i.e., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting
offers, and the mechanics of the transfer. Issuers of restricted securities may
not be subject to the disclosure and other investor protection requirement that
would be applicable if their securities were publicly traded. Where a
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a fund may be required to bear all or part of the registration expenses. A Fund
may be deemed to be an "underwriter" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended when selling restricted securities to the public and, in such event,
a Fund may be liable to purchasers of such securities if the registration
statement prepared by the issuer is materially inaccurate or misleading.

A Fund may also purchase securities that are not subject to legal or contractual
restrictions on resale, but that are deemed illiquid. Such securities may be
illiquid, for example, because there is a limited trading market for them.

A fund may be unable to sell a restricted or illiquid security. In addition, it
may be more difficult to determine a market value for restricted or illiquid
securities. Moreover, if adverse market conditions were to develop during the
period between a Fund's decision to sell a restricted or illiquid security and
the point at which a fund is permitted or able to sell such security, a fund
might obtain a price less favorable than the price that prevailed when it
decided to sell. This investment practice, therefore, could have the effect of
increasing the level of illiquidity of a Fund.

Impact of Large Redemptions and Purchases of Fund shares. From time to time,
shareholders of a Fund (which may include affiliated and/or non-affiliated
registered investment companies that invest in a Fund) may make relatively large
redemptions or purchases of Fund shares. These transactions may cause a Fund to
have to sell securities or invest additional cash, as the case may be. While it
is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time,
there could be adverse effects on a Fund's performance to the extent that a Fund
may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when it would not
otherwise do so. These transactions could also accelerate the realization of
taxable income if sales of securities resulted in capital gains or other income
and could also increase transaction costs, which may impact a Fund's expense
ratio.

IPO Risk. Securities issued through an initial public offering (IPO) can
experience an immediate drop in value if the demand for the securities does not
continue to support the offering price. Information about the issuers of IPO
securities is also difficult to acquire since they are new to the market and may
not have lengthy operating histories. A Fund may engage in short-term trading in
connection with its IPO investments, which could produce higher trading costs
and adverse tax consequences. The number of securities issued in an IPO is
limited, so it is likely that IPO securities will represent a smaller component
of a Fund's portfolio as the fund's assets increase (and thus have a more
limited effect on the fund's performance).

Interfund Borrowing and Lending Program. The Funds have received exemptive
relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which permits
the Funds to participate in an interfund lending program among certain
investment companies advised by the Advisor. The interfund lending program
allows the participating funds to borrow money from and loan money to each other
for temporary or emergency purposes. The program is subject to a number of
conditions designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all participating
funds, including the following: (1) no fund may borrow money through the program
unless it receives a more favorable interest rate than a rate approximating the
lowest interest rate at which bank loans would be available to any of the
participating funds under a loan agreement; and (2) no fund may lend money
through the program unless it receives a more favorable return than that
available from an investment in repurchase agreements and, to the extent
applicable, money market cash sweep arrangements. In addition, a fund may
participate in the program only if and to the extent that such participation is
consistent with the fund's investment objectives and policies (for instance,
money market funds would normally participate only as lenders and tax exempt
funds only as borrowers). Interfund loans and borrowings may extend overnight,
but could have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one
day's notice. A fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if
an interfund loan is called or not renewed. Any delay in repayment to a lending
fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional costs. The
program is subject to the oversight and periodic review of the Boards of the
participating funds. To the extent a Fund is actually engaged in borrowing
through the interfund lending program, such Fund intends to comply with its
fundamental and non-fundamental policies regarding borrowing.

Investment Company Securities. A fund may acquire securities of other investment
companies to the extent consistent with its investment objective and subject to
the limitations of the 1940 Act. A fund will indirectly bear its proportionate
share of any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment
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For example, a fund may invest in a variety of investment companies which seek
to track the composition and performance of specific indexes or a specific
portion of an index. These index-based investments hold substantially all of
their assets in securities representing their specific index. Accordingly, the
main risk of investing in index-based investments is the same as investing in a
portfolio of equity securities comprising the index. The market prices of
index-based investments will fluctuate in accordance with both changes in the
market value of their underlying portfolio securities and due to supply and
demand for the instruments on the exchanges on which they are traded (which may
result in their trading at a discount or premium to their NAVs). Index-based
investments may not replicate exactly the performance of their specified index
because of transaction costs and because of the temporary unavailability of
certain component securities of the index.

Examples of index-based investments include:

SPDRs(R): SPDRs, an acronym for "Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts," are
based on the S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index. They are issued by the SPDR
Trust, a unit investment trust that holds shares of substantially all the
companies in the S&P 500 in substantially the same weighting and seeks to
closely track the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

MidCap SPDRs(R): MidCap SPDRs are based on the S&P MidCap 400 Index. They are
issued by the MidCap SPDR Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
of securities consisting of substantially all of the common stocks in the S&P
MidCap 400 Index in substantially the same weighting and seeks to closely track
the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

Select Sector SPDRs(R): Select Sector SPDRs are based on a particular sector or
group of industries that are represented by a specified Select Sector Index
within the Standard & Poor's Composite Stock Price Index. They are issued by The
Select Sector SPDR Trust, an open-end management investment company with nine
portfolios that each seeks to closely track the price performance and dividend
yield of a particular Select Sector Index.

DIAMONDS(SM): DIAMONDS are based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average(SM). They
are issued by the DIAMONDS Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
of all the component common stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and seeks
to closely track the price performance and dividend yield of the Dow.

Nasdaq-100 Shares: Nasdaq-100 Shares are based on the Nasdaq-100 Index. They are
issued by the Nasdaq-100 Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
consisting of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same
weighting, as the component stocks of the Nasdaq-100 Index and seeks to closely
track the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

Investment of Uninvested Cash Balances. A Fund may have cash balances that have
not been invested in portfolio securities ("Uninvested Cash"). Uninvested Cash
may result from a variety of sources, including dividends or interest received
from portfolio securities, unsettled securities transactions, reserves held for
investment strategy purposes, scheduled maturity of investments, liquidation of
investment securities to meet anticipated redemptions and dividend payments and
new cash received from investors. Uninvested Cash may be invested directly in
money market instruments or other short-term debt obligations. Pursuant to an
Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, a Fund may use Uninvested Cash to purchase
shares of affiliated funds including money market funds, short-term bond funds
and Cash Management QP Trust, or one or more future entities for which the
Advisor acts as trustee or investment advisor that operate as cash management
investment vehicles and that are excluded from the definition of investment
company pursuant to Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act (collectively,
the "Central Funds") in excess of the limitations of Section 12(d)(1) of the
1940 Act. Investment by a Fund in shares of the Central Funds will be in
accordance with a Fund's investment policies and restrictions as set forth in
its registration statement.

Certain of the Central Funds comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The other
Central Funds are or will be short-term bond funds that invest in fixed-income
securities and maintain a dollar weighted average maturity of three years or
less. Each of the Central Funds will be managed specifically to maintain a
highly liquid portfolio, and access to them will enhance a Fund's ability to
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A Fund will invest Uninvested Cash in Central Funds only to the extent that a
Fund's aggregate investment in the Central Funds does not exceed 25% of its
total assets. Purchase and sales of shares of Central Funds are made at net
asset value.

Investment-Grade Bonds. A Fund may purchase "investment-grade" bonds, which are
those rated Aaa, Aa, A or Baa by Moody's or AAA, AA, A or BBB by S&P or, if
unrated, judged to be of equivalent quality as determined by the Advisor.
Moody's considers bonds it rates Baa to have speculative elements as well as
investment-grade characteristics. To the extent that a Fund invests in
higher-grade securities, a fund will not be able to avail itself of
opportunities for higher income which may be available at lower grades.

High-Yield/High-Risk Bonds. DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund may purchase debt
securities which are rated below investment-grade (commonly referred to as "junk
bonds"), that is, rated below Baa by Moody's or below BBB by S&P or similarly
rated by another NRSRO and unrated securities judged to be of equivalent quality
as determined by the Advisor. These securities usually entail greater risk
(including the possibility of default or bankruptcy of the issuers of such
securities), generally involve greater volatility of price and risk to principal
and income, and may be less liquid, than securities in the higher rating
categories. The lower the ratings of such debt securities, the more their risks
render them like equity securities. Securities rated D may be in default with
respect to payment of principal or interest. See the Appendix to this Statement
of Additional Information for a more complete description of the ratings
assigned by ratings organizations and their respective characteristics.

Issuers of such high-yield securities often are highly leveraged and may not
have available to them more traditional methods of financing. Therefore, the
risk associated with acquiring the securities of such issuers generally is
greater than is the case with higher rated securities. For example, during an
economic downturn or a sustained period of rising interest rates, highly
leveraged issuers of high-yield securities may experience financial stress.
During such periods, such issuers may not have sufficient revenues to meet their
interest payment obligations. The issuer's ability to service its debt
obligations may also be adversely affected by specific corporate developments,
or the issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts, or the
unavailability of additional financing. The risk of loss from default by the
issuer is significantly greater for the holders of high-yield securities because
such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other
creditors of the issuer. Prices and yields of high-yield securities will
fluctuate over time and, during periods of economic uncertainty, volatility of
high-yield securities may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value. In
addition, investments in high-yield zero coupon or pay-in-kind bonds, rather
than income-bearing high-yield securities, may be more speculative and may be
subject to greater fluctuations in value due to changes in interest rates.

The Fund may have difficulty disposing of certain high-yield securities because
they may have a thin trading market. Because not all dealers maintain markets in
all high-yield securities, the Fund anticipates that such securities could be
sold only to a limited number of dealers or institutional investors. The lack of
a liquid secondary market may have an adverse effect on the market price and the
Fund's ability to dispose of particular issues and may also make it more
difficult for the Fund to obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of
valuing the Fund's assets. Market quotations generally are available on many
high-yield issues only from a limited number of dealers and may not necessarily
represent firm bids of such dealers or prices for actual sales. Adverse
publicity and investor perceptions may decrease the values and liquidity of
high-yield securities. These securities may also involve special registration
responsibilities, liabilities and costs, and liquidity and valuation
difficulties.

Credit quality in the high-yield securities market can change suddenly and
unexpectedly, and even recently-issued credit ratings may not fully reflect the
actual risks posed by a particular high-yield security. For these reasons, it is
generally the policy of the Advisor not to rely exclusively on ratings issued by
established credit rating agencies, but to supplement such ratings with its own
independent and on-going review of credit quality. The achievement of the Fund's
investment objective by investment in such securities may be more dependent on
the Advisor's credit analysis than is the case for higher quality bonds. Should
the rating of a portfolio security be downgraded, the Advisor will determine
whether it is in the best interests of the Fund to retain or dispose of such
security.

Prices for high-yield securities may be affected by legislative and regulatory
developments. Also, Congress has from time to time considered legislation which
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payments in these securities and regulate corporate restructurings. Such
legislation may significantly depress the prices of outstanding securities of
this type.

Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may lend its investment securities to
approved institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
complete certain transactions, such as covering short sales, avoiding failures
to deliver securities or completing arbitrage operations. By lending its
investment securities, a Fund attempts to increase its net investment income
through the receipt of interest on the loan. Any gain or loss in the market
price of the securities loaned that might occur during the term of the loan
would belong to a fund. Each Fund may lend its investment securities so long as
the terms, structure and the aggregate amount of such loans are not inconsistent
with the 1940 Act or the rules and regulations or interpretations of the SEC
thereunder, which currently require that (a) the borrower pledge and maintain
with a Fund collateral consisting of liquid, unencumbered assets having a value
at all times not less than 100% of the value of the securities loaned, (b) the
borrower add to such collateral whenever the price of the securities loaned
rises (i.e., the borrower "marks to the market" on a daily basis), (c) the loan
be made subject to termination by a Fund at any time, and (d) a Fund receives
reasonable interest on the loan (which may include the Fund investing any cash
collateral in interest bearing short-term investments), and distributions on the
loaned securities and any increase in their market value. There may be risks of
delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral
should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, loans will be
made only to borrowers selected by a Fund's delegate after a commercially
reasonable review of relevant facts and circumstances, including the
creditworthiness of the borrower.

At the present time, the staff of the SEC does not object if an investment
company pays reasonable negotiated fees in connection with loaned securities, so
long as such fees are set forth in a written contract and approved by the
investment company's Board of Directors. In addition, voting rights may pass
with the loaned securities, but if a material event occurs affecting an
investment on loan, the loan must be called and the securities voted. Pursuant
to an exemptive order granted by the SEC, cash collateral received by a fund may
be invested in a money market fund managed by the Advisor (or one of its
affiliates).

Privatized Enterprises. A Fund may invest in foreign securities which may
include securities issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently
undergoing privatization. The governments of certain foreign countries have, to
varying degrees, embarked on privatization programs contemplating the sale of
all or part of their interests in state enterprises. A Fund's investments in the
securities of privatized enterprises may include privately negotiated
investments in a government or state-owned or controlled company or enterprise
that has not yet conducted an initial equity offering, investments in the
initial offering of equity securities of a state enterprise or former state
enterprise and investments in the securities of a state enterprise following its
initial equity offering.

In certain jurisdictions, the ability of foreign entities, such as a Fund, to
participate in privatizations may be limited by local law, or the price or terms
on which a Fund may be able to participate may be less advantageous than for
local investors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that governments that have
embarked on privatization programs will continue to divest their ownership of
state enterprises, that proposed privatizations will be successful or that
governments will not re-nationalize enterprises that have been privatized.

In the case of the enterprises in which a Fund may invest, large blocks of the
stock of those enterprises may be held by a small group of stockholders, even
after the initial equity offerings by those enterprises. The sale of some
portion or all of those blocks could have an adverse effect on the price of the
stock of any such enterprise.

Prior to making an initial equity offering, most state enterprises or former
state enterprises go through an internal reorganization or management. Such
reorganizations are made in an attempt to better enable these enterprises to
compete in the private sector. However, certain reorganizations could result in
a management team that does not function as well as an enterprise's prior
management and may have a negative effect on such enterprise. In addition, the
privatization of an enterprise by its government may occur over a number of
years, with the government continuing to hold a controlling position in the
enterprise even after the initial equity offering for the enterprise.

Prior to privatization, most of the state enterprises in which a Fund may invest
enjoy the protection of and receive preferential treatment from the respective
sovereigns that own or control them. After making an initial equity offering,
these enterprises may no longer have such protection or receive such
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become subject to market competition from which they were previously protected.
Some of these enterprises may not be able to operate effectively in a
competitive market and may suffer losses or experience bankruptcy due to such
competition.

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"). A Fund may invest in REITs. REITs are
sometimes informally characterized as equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid
REITs. Investment in REITs may subject a fund to risks associated with the
direct ownership of real estate, such as decreases in real estate values,
overbuilding, increased competition and other risks related to local or general
economic conditions, increases in operating costs and property taxes, changes in
zoning laws, casualty or condemnation losses, possible environmental
liabilities, regulatory limitations on rent and fluctuations in rental income.
Equity REITs generally experience these risks directly through fee or leasehold
interests, whereas mortgage REITs generally experience these risks indirectly
through mortgage interests, unless the mortgage REIT forecloses on the
underlying real estate. Changes in interest rates may also affect the value of a
Fund's investment in REITs. For instance, during periods of declining interest
rates, certain mortgage REITs may hold mortgages that the mortgagors elect to
prepay, which prepayment may diminish the yield on securities issued by those
REITs.

Certain REITs have relatively small market capitalizations, which may tend to
increase the volatility of the market price of their securities. Furthermore,
REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills, have limited
diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in operating and
financing a limited number of projects. REITs are also subject to heavy cash
flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and the possibility of failing to qualify
for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Internal Revenue Code" or the "Code"), and to maintain exemption
from the registration requirements of the 1940 Act. By investing in REITs
indirectly through a Fund, a shareholder will bear not only his or her
proportionate share of the expenses of a Fund, but also, indirectly, similar
expenses of the REITs. In addition, REITs depend generally on their ability to
generate cash flow to make distributions to shareholders.

Repurchase Agreements. A Fund may invest in repurchase agreements pursuant to
its investment guidelines. In a repurchase agreement, a Fund acquires ownership
of a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller,
typically a bank or broker/dealer.

A repurchase agreement provides a means for a Fund to earn income on funds for
periods as short as overnight. It is an arrangement under which the purchaser
(i.e., a Fund) acquires a security (for purposes of this section, "Obligation")
and the seller agrees, at the time of sale, to repurchase the Obligation at a
specified time and price. Securities subject to a repurchase agreement are held
in a segregated account and, as described in more detail below, the value of
such securities is kept at least equal to the repurchase price on a daily basis.
The repurchase price may be higher than the purchase price, the difference being
income to a Fund, or the purchase and repurchase prices may be the same, with
interest at a stated rate due to a Fund together with the repurchase price upon
repurchase. In either case, the income to a Fund is unrelated to the interest
rate on the Obligation itself. Obligations will be held by the custodian or in
the Federal Reserve Book Entry System.

It is not clear whether a court would consider the Obligation purchased by a
Fund subject to a repurchase agreement as being owned by a Fund or as being
collateral for a loan by a Fund to the seller. In the event of the commencement
of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to the seller of the
Obligation before repurchase of the Obligation under a repurchase agreement, a
Fund may encounter delay and incur costs before being able to sell the security.
Delays may involve loss of interest or decline in price of the Obligation. If
the court characterizes the transaction as a loan and a Fund has not perfected a
security interest in the Obligation, a Fund may be required to return the
Obligation to the seller's estate and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the
seller. As an unsecured creditor, a fund would be at risk of losing some or all
of the principal and income involved in the transaction. As with any unsecured
debt Obligation purchased for a Fund, the Advisor seeks to reduce the risk of
loss through repurchase agreements by analyzing the creditworthiness of the
obligor, in this case the seller of the Obligation. Apart from the risk of
bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, there is also the risk that the seller may
fail to repurchase the Obligation, in which case a Fund may incur a loss if the
proceeds to a Fund of the sale to a third party are less than the repurchase
price. However, if the market value (including interest) of the Obligation
subject to the repurchase agreement becomes less than the repurchase price
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the seller of the Obligation to deliver additional securities so that the market
value (including interest) of all securities subject to the repurchase agreement
will equal or exceed the repurchase price.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements. A Fund may enter into "reverse repurchase
agreements," which are repurchase agreements in which a fund, as the seller of
the securities, agrees to repurchase such securities at an agreed time and
price. A Fund segregates assets in an amount at least equal to its obligation
under outstanding reverse repurchase agreements. A Fund will enter into reverse
repurchase agreements only when the Advisor believes that the interest income to
be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction will be greater
than the interest expense of the transaction. Such transactions may increase
fluctuations in the market value of fund assets and its yield.

Small Company Risk. The Advisor believes that many small companies may have
sales and earnings growth rates which exceed those of larger companies, and that
such growth rates may in turn be reflected in more rapid share price
appreciation over time. However, investing in small company stocks involves
greater risk than is customarily associated with investing in larger, more
established companies. For example, smaller companies can have limited product
lines, markets, or financial and managerial resources. Smaller companies may
also be dependent on one or a few key persons, and may be more susceptible to
losses and risks of bankruptcy. Also, the securities of smaller companies may be
thinly traded (and therefore have to be sold at a discount from current market
prices or sold in small lots over an extended period of time). Transaction costs
in small company stocks may be higher than those of larger companies.

Strategic Transactions and Derivatives. A Fund may, but is not required to,
utilize various other investment strategies as described below for a variety of
purposes, such as hedging various market risks, managing the effective maturity
or duration of the fixed-income securities in each Fund's portfolio or enhancing
potential gain. These strategies may be executed through the use of derivative
contracts.

In the course of pursuing these investment strategies, a Fund may purchase and
sell exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on securities,
equity and fixed-income indices and other instruments, purchase and sell futures
contracts and options thereon, enter into various transactions such as swaps,
caps, floors, collars, currency forward contracts, currency futures contracts,
currency swaps or options on currencies, or currency futures and various other
currency transactions (collectively, all the above are called "Strategic
Transactions"). In addition, Strategic Transactions may also include new
techniques, instruments or strategies that are permitted as regulatory changes
occur. Strategic Transactions may be used without limit (subject to certain
limits imposed by the 1940 Act) to attempt to protect against possible changes
in the market value of securities held in or to be purchased for a Fund's
portfolio resulting from securities markets or currency exchange rate
fluctuations, to protect a Fund's unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio
securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes,
to manage the effective maturity or duration of fixed-income securities in a
Fund's portfolio, or to establish a position in the derivatives markets as a
substitute for purchasing or selling particular securities. Some Strategic
Transactions may also be used to enhance potential gain although no more than 5%
of a Fund's assets will be committed to certain Strategic Transactions entered
into for non-hedging purposes. Any or all of these investment techniques may be
used at any time and in any combination, and there is no particular strategy
that dictates the use of one technique rather than another, as use of any
Strategic Transaction is a function of numerous variables including market
conditions. The ability of a Fund to utilize these Strategic Transactions
successfully will depend on the Advisor's ability to predict pertinent market
movements, which cannot be assured. Each Fund will comply with applicable
regulatory requirements when implementing these strategies, techniques and
instruments. Strategic Transactions will not be used to alter fundamental
investment purposes and characteristics of a Fund, and a fund will segregate
assets (or as provided by applicable regulations, enter into certain offsetting
positions) to cover its obligations under options, futures, swaps and other
derivatives to limit leveraging of the Fund.

Strategic Transactions, including derivative contracts, have risks associated
with them including possible default by the other party to the transaction,
illiquidity and, to the extent the Advisor's view as to certain market movements
is incorrect, the risk that the use of such Strategic Transactions could result
in losses greater than if they had not been used. Use of put and call options
may result in losses to a Fund, force the sale or purchase of portfolio
securities at inopportune times or for prices higher than (in the case of put
options) or lower than (in the case of call options) current market values,
limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on its investments or cause
a Fund to hold a security it might otherwise sell. The use of currency
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a number of factors including the imposition of exchange controls, suspension of
settlements, or the inability to deliver or receive a specified currency. The
use of options and futures transactions entails certain other risks. In
particular, the variable degree of correlation between price movements of
futures contracts and price movements in the related portfolio position of a
Fund creates the possibility that losses on the hedging instrument may be
greater than gains in the value of a Fund's position. In addition, futures and
options markets may not be liquid in all circumstances and certain
over-the-counter options may have no markets. As a result, in certain markets, a
Fund might not be able to close out a transaction without incurring substantial
losses, if at all. Although the use of futures and options transactions for
hedging should tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value
of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain
which might result from an increase in value of such position. Finally, the
daily variation margin requirements for futures contracts would create a greater
ongoing potential financial risk than would purchases of options, where the
exposure is limited to the cost of the initial premium. Losses resulting from
the use of Strategic Transactions would reduce net asset value, and possibly
income, and such losses can be greater than if the Strategic Transactions had
not been utilized.

Options on Securities Indices and Other Financial Indices. A Fund also may
purchase and sell call and put options on securities indices and other financial
indices and in so doing can achieve many of the same objectives it would achieve
through the sale or purchase of options on individual securities or other
instruments. Options on securities indices and other financial indices are
similar to options on a security or other instrument except that, rather than
settling by physical delivery of the underlying instrument, they settle by cash
settlement, i.e., an option on an index gives the holder the right to receive,
upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the index
upon which the option is based exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than,
in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option (except if, in the case
of an OTC option, physical delivery is specified). This amount of cash is equal
to the excess of the closing price of the index over the exercise price of the
option, which also may be multiplied by a formula value. The seller of the
option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of
this amount. The gain or loss on an option on an index depends on price
movements in the instruments making up the market, market segment, industry or
other composite on which the underlying index is based, rather than price
movements in individual securities, as is the case with respect to options on
securities.

General Characteristics of Options. Put options and call options typically have
similar structural characteristics and operational mechanics regardless of the
underlying instrument on which they are purchased or sold. Thus, the following
general discussion relates to each of the particular types of options discussed
in greater detail below. In addition, many Strategic Transactions involving
options require segregation of Fund assets in special accounts, as described
below under "Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts."

A put option gives the purchaser of the option, upon payment of a premium, the
right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security,
commodity, index, currency or other instrument at the exercise price. For
instance, a fund's purchase of a put option on a security might be designed to
protect its holdings in the underlying instrument (or, in some cases, a similar
instrument) against a substantial decline in the market value by giving that
fund the right to sell such instrument at the option exercise price. A call
option, upon payment of a premium, gives the purchaser of the option the right
to buy, and the seller the obligation to sell, the underlying instrument at the
exercise price. A Fund's purchase of a call option on a security, financial
future, index, currency or other instrument might be intended to protect a Fund
against an increase in the price of the underlying instrument that it intends to
purchase in the future by fixing the price at which it may purchase such
instrument. An American style put or call option may be exercised at any time
during the option period while a European style put or call option may be
exercised only upon expiration or during a fixed period prior thereto. A Fund is
authorized to purchase and sell exchange listed options and over-the-counter
options ("OTC options"). Exchange listed options are issued by a regulated
intermediary such as the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC"), which guarantees
the performance of the obligations of the parties to such options. The
discussion below uses the OCC as an example, but is also applicable to other
financial intermediaries.

With certain exceptions, OCC issued and exchange listed options generally settle
by physical delivery of the underlying security or currency, although in the
future cash settlement may become available. Index options and Eurodollar
instruments are cash settled for the net amount, if any, by which the option is
"in-the-money" (i.e., where the value of the underlying instrument exceeds, in
the case of a call option, or is less than, in the case of a put option, the
exercise price of the option) at the time the option is exercised. Frequently,
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of the underlying instrument through the process of exercising the option,
listed options are closed by entering into offsetting purchase or sale
transactions that do not result in ownership of the new option.

A Fund's ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an OCC or
exchange listed put or call option is dependent, in part, upon the liquidity of
the option market. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid option
market on an exchange are: (i) insufficient trading interest in certain options;
(ii) restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii) trading halts,
suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or
series of options or underlying securities including reaching daily price
limits; (iv) interruption of the normal operations of the OCC or an exchange;
(v) inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading
volume; or (vi) a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading
of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the
relevant market for that option on that exchange would cease to exist, although
outstanding options on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable
in accordance with their terms.

The hours of trading for listed options may not coincide with the hours during
which the underlying financial instruments are traded. To the extent that the
option markets close before the markets for the underlying financial
instruments, significant price and rate movements can take place in the
underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets.

OTC options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial
institutions or other parties ("Counterparties") through direct bilateral
agreement with the Counterparty. In contrast to exchange listed options, which
generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an
OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement, term, exercise price,
premium, guarantees and security, are set by negotiation of the parties. A Fund
will only sell OTC options (other than OTC currency options) that are subject to
a buy-back provision permitting a Fund to require the Counterparty to sell the
option back to a Fund at a formula price within seven days. A Fund expects
generally to enter into OTC options that have cash settlement provisions,
although it is not required to do so.

Unless the parties provide for it, there is no central clearing or guaranty
function in an OTC option. As a result, if the Counterparty fails to make or
take delivery of the security, currency or other instrument underlying an OTC
option it has entered into with a Fund or fails to make a cash settlement
payment due in accordance with the terms of that option, the fund will lose any
premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the
transaction. Accordingly, the Advisor must assess the creditworthiness of each
such Counterparty or any guarantor or credit enhancement of the Counterparty's
credit to determine the likelihood that the terms of the OTC option will be
satisfied. A Fund will engage in OTC option transactions only with US government
securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as
"primary dealers" or broker/dealers, domestic or foreign banks or other
financial institutions which have received (or the guarantors of the obligation
of which have received) a short-term credit rating of A-1 from S&P or P-1 from
Moody's or an equivalent rating from any nationally recognized statistical
rating organization ("NRSRO") or, in the case of OTC currency transactions, are
determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Advisor. The staff of the
SEC currently takes the position that OTC options purchased by a fund, and
portfolio securities "covering" the amount of the fund's obligation pursuant to
an OTC option sold by it (the cost of the sell-back plus the in-the-money
amount, if any) are illiquid, and are subject to the fund's limitation on
investing no more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

If a Fund sells a call option, the premium that it receives may serve as a
partial hedge, to the extent of the option premium, against a decrease in the
value of the underlying securities or instruments in its portfolio or will
increase the fund's income. The sale of put options can also provide income.

A Fund may purchase and sell call options on securities including US Treasury
and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, foreign sovereign debt,
corporate debt securities, equity securities (including convertible securities)
and Eurodollar instruments that are traded on US and foreign securities
exchanges and in the over-the-counter markets, and on securities indices,
currencies and futures contracts. All calls sold by a Fund must be "covered"
(i.e., a Fund must own the securities or futures contract subject to the call)
or must meet the asset segregation requirements described below as long as the
call is outstanding. Even though a Fund will receive the option premium to help
protect it against loss, a call sold by a fund exposes the Fund during the term
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possible loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the market price of the
underlying security or instrument and may require the Fund to hold a security or
instrument which it might otherwise have sold.

A Fund may purchase and sell put options on securities including US Treasury and
agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, foreign sovereign debt, corporate
debt securities, equity securities (including convertible securities) and
Eurodollar instruments (whether or not it holds the above securities in its
portfolio), and on securities indices, currencies and futures contracts other
than futures on individual corporate debt and individual equity securities. A
Fund will not sell put options if, as a result, more than 50% of the fund's
total assets would be required to be segregated to cover its potential
obligations under such put options other than those with respect to futures and
options thereon. In selling put options, there is a risk that a Fund may be
required to buy the underlying security at a disadvantageous price above the
market price.

General Characteristics of Futures. A Fund may enter into futures contracts or
purchase or sell put and call options on such futures as a hedge against
anticipated interest rate, currency or equity market changes, and for duration
management, risk management and return enhancement purposes. Futures are
generally bought and sold on the commodities exchanges where they are listed
with payment of initial and variation margin as described below. The sale of a
futures contract creates a firm obligation by a Fund, as seller, to deliver to
the buyer the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract
at a specific future time for a specified price (or, with respect to index
futures and Eurodollar instruments, the net cash amount). Options on futures
contracts are similar to options on securities except that an option on a
futures contract gives the purchaser the right in return for the premium paid to
assume a position in a futures contract and obligates the seller to deliver such
position.

The Advisor has claimed an exclusion with respect to the Funds from the
definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodities Exchange
Act and, therefore, is not subject to commodity pool operator registration and
regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act. Futures and options on futures may
be entered into for bona fide hedging, risk management (including duration
management) or other portfolio and return enhancement management purposes to the
extent consistent with the exclusion from commodity pool operator registration.
Typically, maintaining a futures contract or selling an option thereon requires
a fund to deposit with a financial intermediary or a futures commission merchant
as security for its obligations an amount of cash or other specified assets
(initial margin) which initially is typically 1% to 10% of the face amount of
the contract (but may be higher in some circumstances). Additional cash or
assets (variation margin) may be required to be deposited thereafter on a daily
basis as the mark to market value of the contract fluctuates. The purchase of an
option on financial futures involves payment of a premium for the option without
any further obligation on the part of the fund. If a Fund exercises an option on
a futures contract it will be obligated to post initial margin (and potential
subsequent variation margin) for the resulting futures position just as it would
for any position. Futures contracts and options thereon are generally settled by
entering into an offsetting transaction but there can be no assurance that the
position can be offset prior to settlement at an advantageous price, nor that
delivery will occur.

Currency Transactions. A Fund may engage in currency transactions with
Counterparties primarily in order to hedge, or manage the risk of the value of
portfolio holdings denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in
relative value. Currency transactions include forward currency contracts,
exchange listed currency futures, exchange listed and OTC options on currencies,
and currency swaps. A forward currency contract involves a privately negotiated
obligation to purchase or sell (with delivery generally required) a specific
currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date
of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the
contract. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows based on the
notional difference among two or more currencies and operates similarly to an
interest rate swap, which is described below. A Fund may enter into currency
transactions with Counterparties which have received (or the guarantors of the
obligations which have received) a credit rating of A-1 or P-1 by S&P or
Moody's, respectively, or that have an equivalent rating from a NRSRO or (except
for OTC currency options) are determined to be of equivalent credit quality by
the Advisor.

A Fund's dealings in forward currency contracts and other currency transactions
such as futures, options, options on futures and swaps generally will be limited
to hedging involving either specific transactions or portfolio positions except
as described below. Transaction hedging is entering into a currency transaction
with respect to specific assets or liabilities of a Fund, which will generally
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the receipt of income therefrom. Position hedging is entering into a currency
transaction with respect to portfolio security positions denominated or
generally quoted in that currency.

A Fund generally will not enter into a transaction to hedge currency exposure to
an extent greater, after netting all transactions intended wholly or partially
to offset other transactions, than the aggregate market value (at the time of
entering into the transaction) of the securities held in its portfolio that are
denominated or generally quoted in or currently convertible into such currency,
other than with respect to proxy hedging or cross hedging as described below.

A Fund may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into transactions to purchase
or sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value relative to
other currencies to which a Fund has or in which a Fund expects to have
portfolio exposure.

To reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or
anticipated holdings of portfolio securities, a Fund may also engage in proxy
hedging. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which a Fund's
portfolio is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy
hedging entails entering into a commitment or option to sell a currency whose
changes in value are generally considered to be correlated to a currency or
currencies in which some or all of a Fund's portfolio securities are or are
expected to be denominated, in exchange for US dollars. The amount of the
commitment or option would not exceed the value of a Fund's securities
denominated in correlated currencies. Currency hedging involves some of the same
risks and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments.
Currency transactions can result in losses to a Fund if the currency being
hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not
anticipated. Further, there is the risk that the perceived correlation between
various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the
particular time that the fund is engaging in proxy hedging. If a fund enters
into a currency hedging transaction, the Fund will comply with the asset
segregation requirements described below.

Risks of Currency Transactions. Currency transactions are subject to risks
different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control
is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic
planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can
be negatively affected by government exchange controls, blockages, and
manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These can result
in losses to a Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or funds in
settlement of obligations and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be
rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring
transaction costs. Buyers and sellers of currency futures are subject to the
same risks that apply to the use of futures generally. Further, settlement of a
currency futures contract for the purchase of most currencies must occur at a
bank based in the issuing nation. Trading options on currency futures is
relatively new, and the ability to establish and close out positions on such
options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid market which may not always be
available. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate based on factors extrinsic to
that country's economy.

Swaps, Caps, Floors and Collars. Among the Strategic Transactions into which a
Fund may enter are interest rate, currency, index and other swaps and the
purchase or sale of related caps, floors and collars. The Funds expect to enter
into these transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular
investment or portion of its portfolio, to protect against currency
fluctuations, as a duration management technique or to protect against any
increase in the price of securities the fund anticipates purchasing at a later
date. A Fund will not sell interest rate caps or floors where it does not own
securities or other instruments providing the income stream the fund may be
obligated to pay. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by a Fund with
another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g.,
an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a
notional amount of principal. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash
flows on a notional amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value
differential among them and an index swap is an agreement to swap cash flows on
a notional amount based on changes in the values of the reference indices. The
purchase of a cap entitles the purchaser to receive payments on a notional
principal amount from the party selling such cap to the extent that a specified
index exceeds a predetermined interest rate or amount. The purchase of a floor
entitles the purchaser to receive payments on a notional principal amount from
the party selling such floor to the extent that a specified index falls below a
predetermined interest rate or amount. A collar is a combination of a cap and a
floor that preserves a certain return within a predetermined range of interest
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A Fund will usually enter into swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two payment
streams are netted out in a cash settlement on the payment date or dates
specified in the instrument, with a fund receiving or paying, as the case may
be, only the net amount of the two payments. Inasmuch as a fund will segregate
assets (or enter into offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under
swaps, the Advisor and the Funds believe such obligations do not constitute
senior securities under the 1940 Act and, accordingly, will not treat them as
being subject to its borrowing restrictions. A Fund will not enter into any
swap, cap, floor or collar transaction unless, at the time of entering into such
transaction, the unsecured long-term debt of the counterparty, combined with any
credit enhancements, is rated at least A by S&P or Moody's or has an equivalent
rating from a NRSRO or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the
Advisor. If there is a default by the Counterparty, a Fund may have contractual
remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. The swap market
has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and
investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing
standardized swap documentation. As a result, the swap market has become
relatively liquid. Caps, floors and collars are more recent innovations for
which standardized documentation has not yet been fully developed and,
accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps.

Risks of Strategic Transactions Outside the US. When conducted outside the US,
Strategic Transactions may not be regulated as rigorously as in the US, may not
involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to the risk
of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign
securities, currencies and other instruments. The value of such positions also
could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign political, legal and
economic factors, (ii) lesser availability than in the US of data on which to
make trading decisions, (iii) delays in a Fund's ability to act upon economic
events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the US, (iv)
the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and
margin requirements than in the US, and (v) lower trading volume and liquidity.

Combined Transactions. A Fund may enter into multiple transactions, including
multiple options transactions, multiple futures transactions, multiple currency
transactions (including forward currency contracts) and multiple interest rate
transactions and any combination of futures, options, currency and interest rate
transactions ("component" transactions), instead of a single Strategic
Transaction, as part of a single or combined strategy when, in the opinion of
the Advisor, it is in the best interests of a Fund to do so. A combined
transaction will usually contain elements of risk that are present in each of
its component transactions. Although combined transactions are normally entered
into based on the Advisor's judgment that the combined strategies will reduce
risk or otherwise more effectively achieve the desired portfolio management
goal, it is possible that the combination will instead increase such risks or
hinder achievement of the portfolio management objective.

Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts. Many Strategic Transactions, in
addition to other requirements, require that a Fund segregate cash or liquid
assets with its custodian to the extent fund obligations are not otherwise
"covered" through ownership of the underlying security, financial instrument or
currency. In general, either the full amount of any obligation by a Fund to pay
or deliver securities or assets must be covered at all times by the securities,
instruments or currency required to be delivered, or, subject to any regulatory
restrictions, an amount of cash or liquid assets at least equal to the current
amount of the obligation must be segregated with the custodian. The segregated
assets cannot be sold or transferred unless equivalent assets are substituted in
their place or it is no longer necessary to segregate them. For example, a call
option written by a Fund will require a Fund to hold the securities subject to
the call (or securities convertible into the needed securities without
additional consideration) or to segregate cash or liquid assets sufficient to
purchase and deliver the securities if the call is exercised. A call option sold
by a Fund on an index will require a fund to own portfolio securities which
correlate with the index or to segregate cash or liquid assets equal to the
excess of the index value over the exercise price on a current basis. A put
option written by a fund requires a fund to segregate cash or liquid assets
equal to the exercise price.

Except when a Fund enters into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of a
security denominated in a particular currency, which requires no segregation, a
currency contract which obligates a Fund to buy or sell currency will generally
require a Fund to hold an amount of that currency or liquid assets denominated
in that currency equal to a Fund's obligations or to segregate cash or liquid
assets equal to the amount of a Fund's obligation.

OTC options entered into by a Fund, including those on securities, currency,
financial instruments or indices and OCC issued and exchange listed index
options, will generally provide for cash settlement. As a result, when a Fund


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sells these instruments it will only segregate an amount of cash or liquid
assets equal to its accrued net obligations, as there is no requirement for
payment or delivery of amounts in excess of the net amount. These amounts will
equal 100% of the exercise price in the case of a non cash-settled put, the same
as an OCC guaranteed listed option sold by a Fund, or the in-the-money amount
plus any sell-back formula amount in the case of a cash-settled put or call. In
addition, when a Fund sells a call option on an index at a time when the
in-the-money amount exceeds the exercise price, a Fund will segregate, until the
option expires or is closed out, cash or cash equivalents equal in value to such
excess. OCC issued and exchange listed options sold by a Fund other than those
above generally settle with physical delivery, or with an election of either
physical delivery or cash settlement and a Fund will segregate an amount of cash
or liquid assets equal to the full value of the option. OTC options settling
with physical delivery, or with an election of either physical delivery or cash
settlement will be treated the same as other options settling with physical
delivery.

In the case of a futures contract or an option thereon, a Fund must deposit
initial margin and possible daily variation margin in addition to segregating
cash or liquid assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide
securities or currencies, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an
index-based futures contract. Such liquid assets may consist of cash, cash
equivalents, liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets.

With respect to swaps, a Fund will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any,
of its obligations over its entitlements with respect to each swap on a daily
basis and will segregate an amount of cash or liquid assets having a value equal
to the accrued excess. Caps, floors and collars require segregation of assets
with a value equal to a Fund's net obligation, if any.

Strategic Transactions may be covered by other means when consistent with
applicable regulatory policies. A fund may also enter into offsetting
transactions so that its combined position, coupled with any segregated assets,
equals its net outstanding obligation in related options and Strategic
Transactions. For example, a Fund could purchase a put option if the strike
price of that option is the same or higher than the strike price of a put option
sold by a Fund. Moreover, instead of segregating cash or liquid assets if a Fund
held a futures or forward contract, it could purchase a put option on the same
futures or forward contract with a strike price as high or higher than the price
of the contract held. Other Strategic Transactions may also be offset in
combinations. If the offsetting transaction terminates at the time of or after
the primary transaction no segregation is required, but if it terminates prior
to such time, cash or liquid assets equal to any remaining obligation would need
to be segregated.

Warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right, until the warrant expires, to
purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price.
Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an
equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not
necessarily move, however, in tandem with the prices of the underlying
securities and are, therefore, considered speculative investments. Warrants pay
no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. Thus, if a
warrant held by a Fund were not exercised by the date of its expiration, a Fund
would lose the entire purchase price of the warrant.

When-Issued Securities. A Fund may from time to time purchase equity and debt
securities on a "when-issued," "delayed delivery" or "forward delivery" basis.
The price of such securities, which may be expressed in yield terms, is fixed at
the time the commitment to purchase is made, but delivery and payment for the
securities takes place at a later date. During the period between purchase and
settlement, no payment is made by a Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues
to a Fund. When a Fund purchases such securities, it immediately assumes the
risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. Failure to deliver
a security purchased on this basis may result in a loss or missed opportunity to
make an alternative investment.

To the extent that assets of a Fund are held in cash pending the settlement of a
purchase of securities, a Fund would earn no income. While such securities may
be sold prior to the settlement date, a Fund intends to purchase them with the
purpose of actually acquiring them unless a sale appears desirable for
investment reasons. At the time a Fund makes the commitment to purchase a
security on this basis, it will record the transaction and reflect the value of
the security in determining its net asset value. The market value of the
securities may be more or less than the purchase price. A Fund will segregate
cash or liquid assets at least equal in value to commitments for such
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Zero Coupon Securities. A Fund may invest in zero coupon securities which pay no
cash income and are sold at substantial discounts from their value at maturity.
When held to maturity, their entire income, which consists of accretion of
discount, comes from the difference between the issue price and their value at
maturity. The effect of owning instruments, which do not make current interest
payments, is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment
but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the
obligation. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at the same rate eliminates
the risk of being unable to reinvest distributions at a rate as high as the
implicit yield on the zero coupon bond, but at the same time eliminates any
opportunity to reinvest earnings at higher rates. For this reason, zero coupon
bonds are subject to substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of
changing market interest rates than those of comparable securities that pay
interest currently, which fluctuation is greater as the period to maturity is
longer. Zero coupon securities which are convertible into common stock offer the
opportunity for capital appreciation (or depreciation) as increases (or
decreases) in market value of such securities closely follow the movements in
the market value of the underlying common stock. Zero coupon convertible
securities generally are expected to be less volatile than the underlying common
stocks, as they usually are issued with maturities of 15 years or less and are
issued with options and/or redemption features exercisable by the holder of the
obligation entitling the holder to redeem the obligation and receive a defined
cash payment.

Portfolio Holdings

In addition to the public disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings through required
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") quarterly filings, a Fund may make
its portfolio holdings information publicly available on the DWS Funds' Web site
as described in each Fund's prospectus. Each Fund does not disseminate
non-public information about portfolio holdings except in accordance with
policies and procedures adopted by each Fund.

Each Fund's procedures permit non-public portfolio holdings information to be
shared with Deutsche Asset Management and its affiliates (collectively "DeAM"),
Sub-Advisors, if any, custodians, independent registered public accounting
firms, attorneys, officers and directors and each of their respective affiliates
and advisers who require access to this information to fulfill their duties to
each Fund and are subject to the duties of confidentiality, including the duty
not to trade on non-public information, imposed by law or contract, or by each
Fund's procedures. This non-public information may also be disclosed, subject to
the requirements described below, to securities lending agents, financial
printers, proxy voting firms, mutual fund analysts and rating and tracking
agencies, or to shareholders in connection with in-kind redemptions
(collectively, "Authorized Third Parties").

Prior to any disclosure of each Fund's non-public portfolio holdings information
to Authorized Third Parties, a person authorized by each Fund's Directors must
make a good faith determination in light of the facts then known that a Fund has
a legitimate business purpose for providing the information, that the disclosure
is in the best interest of each Fund, and that the recipient assents or
otherwise has a duty to keep the information confidential and to not trade based
on the information received while the information remains non-public. No
compensation is received by each Fund or DeAM for disclosing non-public holdings
information. Periodic reports regarding these procedures will be provided to
each Fund's Directors.

Portfolio holdings information distributed by the trading desks of DeAM or a
Sub-Advisor for the purpose of facilitating efficient trading of such securities
and receipt of relevant research is not subject to the foregoing requirements.
Non-public portfolio holding information does not include portfolio
characteristics (other than holdings or subsets of holdings) about each Fund and
information derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, how each Fund's
investments are divided among various sectors, industries, countries, value and
growth stocks, bonds, currencies and cash, types of bonds, bond maturities,
duration, bond coupons and bond credit quality ratings so long as each Fund's
holdings could not be derived from such information.

Registered investment companies that are sub-advised by DeAM may be subject to
different portfolio holdings disclosure policies, and neither DeAM nor a Fund's
Directors exercise control over such policies. In addition, separate account
clients of DeAM have access to their portfolio holdings and are not subject to a
Fund's portfolio holdings disclosure policy. The portfolio holdings of some of
the funds sub-advised by DeAM and some of the separate accounts managed by DeAM
may substantially overlap with the portfolio holdings of a Fund.



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DeAM also manages certain unregistered commingled trusts and creates model
portfolios, the portfolio holdings of which may substantially overlap with the
portfolio holdings of a Fund. To the extent that investors in these commingled
trusts or recipients of model portfolio holdings information may receive
portfolio holdings information of their trust or of a model portfolio on a
different basis from that on which Fund portfolio holdings information is made
public, DeAM has implemented procedures reasonably designed to encourage such
investors and recipients to keep such information confidential, and to prevent
those investors from trading on the basis of non-public holdings information.

There is no assurance that a Fund's policies and procedures with respect to the
disclosure of portfolio holdings information will protect a Fund from the
potential misuse of portfolio holdings information by those in possession of
that information.

                             MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS

Investment Advisor

DIMA or the Advisor, which is part of DeAM, is the investment advisor for the
Funds. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors of each Fund, with
headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, DIMA, or a
Sub-Advisor, makes the Funds' investment decisions, buys and sells securities
for the Funds and conducts research that leads to these purchase and sale
decisions. The Advisor, or a Sub-Advisor, manages each Fund's daily investment
and business affairs subject to the policies established by the Corporation's
Board of Directors. DIMA and its predecessors have more than 80 years of
experience managing mutual funds. DIMA provides a full range of investment
advisory services to institutional and retail clients. The Advisor, or a
Sub-Advisor, is also responsible for selecting brokers and dealers and for
negotiating brokerage commissions and dealer charges.

The Advisor provides investment counsel for many individuals and institutions,
including insurance companies, industrial corporations, and financial and
banking organizations, as well as providing investment advice to open- and
closed-end SEC registered funds.

DeAM is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of
Deutsche Bank AG, DIMA, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and DWS Trust
Company. DeAM is a global asset management organization that offers a wide range
of investing expertise and resources, including hundreds of portfolio managers
and analysts and an office network that reaches the world's major investment
centers. This well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide
variety of experience and investment insight, across industries, regions, asset
classes and investing styles. DIMA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of
Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is
engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment management,
mutual fund, retail, private and commercial banking, investment banking and
insurance. The term "DWS Scudder" is the designation given to the products and
services provided by DIMA and its affiliates to the DWS Mutual Funds.

With the exception of DWS Large Cap Value Fund, which has a single portfolio
manager, each Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals, each of
whom plays an important role in the Funds' management process. Team members work
together to develop investment strategies and select securities for each Fund's
portfolio. This team works for the Advisor or its affiliates and is supported by
a large staff of economists, research analysts, traders and other investment
specialists. The Advisor or its affiliates believe(s) its team approach benefits
fund investors by bringing together many disciplines and leveraging its
extensive resources. Team members with primary responsibility for management of
each Fund, as well as team members who have other ongoing management
responsibilities for each Fund, are identified in the Funds' prospectuses, as of
the date of the Funds' prospectuses. Composition of each team may change over
time, and fund shareholders and investors will be notified of changes affecting
individuals with primary fund management responsibility.

Investment Management Agreements

Pursuant to an investment management agreement with each of DWS Dreman
Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap
Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund,


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the Advisor acts as each Fund's investment advisor, manages its investments,
administers its business affairs, furnishes office facilities and equipment,
provides clerical and administrative services and permits its officers and
employees to serve without compensation as directors or officers of one or more
Funds if elected to such positions. To the extent permissible by law, the
Advisor may appoint certain of its affiliates as sub-advisors to perform certain
of the Advisor's duties.

In certain cases, the investments for a Fund are managed by the same individuals
who manage one or more other mutual funds advised by the Advisor that have
similar names, objectives and investment styles. You should be aware that a Fund
is likely to differ from these other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and
tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance of a Fund can be expected
to vary from those of these other mutual funds.

Certain investments may be appropriate for a Fund and also for other clients
advised by the Advisor. Investment decisions for a Fund and other clients are
made with a view to achieving their respective investment objectives and after
consideration of such factors as their current holdings, availability of cash
for investment and the size of their investments generally. Frequently, a
particular security may be bought or sold for only one client or in different
amounts and at different times for more than one but less than all clients.
Likewise, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients when one
or more other clients are selling the security. In addition, purchases or sales
of the same security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In
such event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a manner
believed by the Advisor to be equitable to each. In some cases, this procedure
could have an adverse effect on the price or amount of the securities purchased
or sold by a Fund. Purchase and sale orders for a Fund may be combined with
those of other clients of the Advisor in the interest of achieving the most
favorable net results to a Fund.

The current investment management agreements, dated April 5, 2002, for DWS
Dreman High Return Equity Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund were last
renewed by the Directors on September 17, 2007. The current agreements for DWS
Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund dated June 1,
2005 and August 1, 2005, respectively, were last renewed by the Directors on
September 17, 2007. The agreements will continue in effect until September 30,
2008, and from year to year thereafter only if their continuance is each
approved annually by the vote of a majority of those Directors who are not
parties to such agreements or interested persons of the Advisor or the
Corporation, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval, and either by a vote of the Corporation's Directors or of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund.

Effective February 5, 2007, the Board of Directors of DWS Large Cap Value Fund
terminated the Fund's prior investment management agreement with DIMA, and
replaced it with an interim investment management agreement with DIMA. Except
for the period of effectiveness, the terms of the interim investment management
agreement were identical to the prior investment management agreement. Effective
April 25, 2007, the shareholders of DWS Large Cap Value Fund approved a new
investment management agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement") with
DIMA that replaced the interim investment management agreement. Under the new
Investment Management Agreement, DIMA provides portfolio management and related
services. Under a separate administrative services agreement, DIMA provides
administrative services to the Fund. Under the prior investment management
agreement and interim investment management agreement, DIMA provided both
investment advisory and administrative services and received a management fee
that compensated it for both types of services. The new arrangement's separation
of advisory and administrative services into separate agreements did not result
in any substantive change in the aggregate scope of services being provided to
the Fund. Moreover, the corresponding separation of advisory and administrative
service fees into separate agreements did not result in any increase in
aggregate fees paid to DIMA.

The Investment Management Agreement will remain effective through September 30,
2008, and it will continue from year to year thereafter only if its continuance
is each approved annually by the vote of a majority of those Directors who are
not parties to such Agreement or interested persons of the Advisor or the
Corporation, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval, and either by a vote of the Corporation's Directors or of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The Board of
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majority of the non-interested Directors most recently approved the Investment
Management Agreement on September 19, 2007. The advisory fee rates are payable
monthly at the annual rate shown below.

The Fund's investment management agreements may be terminated at any time
without payment of penalty by either party on sixty days' written notice and
automatically terminates in the event of their assignment.

Under each investment management agreement, the Advisor regularly provides each
Fund with continuing investment management consistent with each Fund's
investment objective, policies and restrictions and determines what securities
shall be purchased, held or sold and what portion of a Fund's assets shall be
held uninvested, subject to the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation,
By-Laws, the 1940 Act, the Code and to each Fund's investment objective,
policies and restrictions, and subject, further, to such policies and
instructions as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time
establish. The Advisor also advises and assists the officers of the Corporation
in taking such steps as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the decisions
of its Directors and the appropriate committees of the Board of Directors
regarding the conduct of the business of each Fund.

Other than DWS Large Cap Value Fund, under each Fund's investment management
agreement , the Advisor also renders administrative services (not otherwise
provided by third parties) necessary for each Fund's operations as an open-end
investment company, including, but not limited to, preparing reports and notices
to the Directors and shareholders; supervising, negotiating and monitoring
contractual arrangements with various third-party service providers to a Fund
(such as each Fund's transfer agent, pricing agents, custodian, accountants and
others); preparing and making filings with the SEC and other regulatory
agencies; assisting in the preparation and filing of each Fund's federal, state
and local tax returns; preparing and filing each Fund's federal excise tax
returns; assisting with investor and public relations matters; monitoring the
valuation of securities and the calculation of net asset value; monitoring the
registration of shares of each Fund under applicable federal and state
securities laws; maintaining each Fund's books and records to the extent not
otherwise maintained by a third party; assisting in establishing accounting
policies of each Fund; assisting in the resolution of accounting and legal
issues; establishing and monitoring each Fund's operating budget; processing the
payment of each Fund's bills; assisting each Fund in, and otherwise arranging
for, the payment of distributions and dividends; and otherwise assisting each
Fund in the conduct of its business, subject to the direction and control of the
Directors.

Pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between the Advisor and State Street
Bank & Trust Company ("SSB"), the Advisor has delegated certain administrative
functions to SSB under the investment management agreements. The costs and
expenses of such delegation are borne by the Advisor, not by the Funds.

The current advisory fee rates are payable monthly at the annual rate shown
below.

Average Daily Net Assets                            DWS Large Cap Value Fund*
------------------------                            -------------------------
$0 - $1.5 billion                                   0.425%
Over $1.5 billion - $2 billion                      0.400%
Over $2 billion - $3 billion                        0.375%
Over $3 billion - $4 billion                        0.350%
Over $4 billion - $5 billion                        0.325%
Over $5 billion                                     0.300%

*        Fee rate effective April 25, 2007. Prior to this date the Fund paid the
         following rates:



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Average Daily Net Assets                             DWS Large Cap Value Fund
------------------------                             ------------------------

$0 - $1.5 billion                                             0.525%
Over $1.5 billion - $2 billion                                0.500%
Over $2 billion - $3 billion                                  0.475%
Over $3 billion - $4 billion                                  0.450%
Over $4 billion - $5 billion                                  0.425%
Over $5 billion                                               0.400%

                                            DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
                                                      and DWS Dreman
Average Daily Net Assets                           Small Cap Value Fund
------------------------                           --------------------

$0 - $250 million                                          0.750%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                             0.720%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                             0.700%
Over $2.5 billion - $5 billion                             0.680%
Over $5 billion - $7.5 billion                             0.650%
Over $7.5 billion - $10 billion                            0.640%
Over $10 billion - $12.5 billion                           0.630%
Over $12.5 billion                                         0.620%

                                                               DWS Dreman
Average Daily Net Assets                                 Concentrated Value Fund
------------------------                                 -----------------------

$0 - $250 million                                                0.800%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                                   0.780%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                                   0.760%
Over $2.5 billion                                                0.740%


Average Daily Net Assets                         DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
------------------------                         -----------------------------

$0 - $250 million                                        0.75%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                           0.72%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                           0.70%
Over $2.5 billion to $4 billion                          0.68%
Over $4 billion                                          0.66%

The advisory fee is payable monthly, provided that a Fund will make such interim
payments as may be requested by the Advisor not to exceed 75% of the amount of
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The advisory fees incurred by each Fund for its last three fiscal years are
shown in the table below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Amount       Amount                       Amount      Amount
                                  Fiscal Year    Waived     Reimbursed    Fiscal Year      Waived    Reimbursed
Fund                                 2007         2007         2007          2006            2006       2006        Fiscal Year 2005
----                                 ----         ----         ----          ----            ----       ----        ----------------

<S>                               <C>                        <C>         <C>                           <C>            <C>
DWS Large Cap Value Fund          $8,550,419       --        $18,494     $10,046,511          --       $21,433        $10,288,958
DWS Dreman Concentrated Value       $589,704   $194,662           --        $407,579      $191,844     $58,596            $65,191
Fund*
DWS Dreman High Return Equity    $60,511,761       --        $94,008     $53,337,058          --       $88,724        $44,313,671
Fund
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund*      $550,199   $172,609           --        $190,836      $190,836     $73,136            $12,493
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  $15,056,842       --        $21,701      $9,375,452          --       $14,916         $6,537,020
</TABLE>

*         DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund commenced operations on June 1,
          2005. DWS Mid Cap Value Fund commenced operations on August 1, 2005.

Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a
portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of
DWS Large Cap Value Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's total
operating expenses at 1.14% for Class A shares and 1.89% for Class B and Class C
shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses,
taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a
portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of
DWS Large Cap Value Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's total
operating expenses at 0.65% for Institutional Class shares, excluding certain
expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or
a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses
of DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund so that the total operating expenses will
not exceed 1.31% for Class A shares and 2.06% for both Class B and Class C
shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses,
taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through February 28, 2010, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or
a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses
of DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the
Fund's total operating expenses at 1.12% for Class A shares, 1.96% for Class B
shares and 1.87% for Class C shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses
such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through October 20, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a
portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of
Dreman High Return Equity Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's
total operating expenses at 0.83% for Institutional Class shares, excluding
certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or
a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses
of DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's
total operating expenses at 1.35% for Class A shares, 2.05% for Class B shares
and 2.05% for Class C shares, respectively, excluding certain expenses such as
extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or
a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses
of DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund to the extent necessary to


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maintain the Fund's total operating expenses at 1.00% excluding certain expenses
such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Under its investment management agreement, each Fund is responsible for all of
its other expenses including: organizational costs, fees and expenses incurred
in connection with membership in investment company organizations; brokers'
commissions; legal, auditing and accounting expenses; insurance; taxes and
governmental fees; the fees and expenses of the transfer agent; any other
expenses of issue, sale, underwriting, distribution, redemption or repurchase of
shares; the expenses of and the fees for registering or qualifying securities
for sale; the fees and expenses of Directors, officers and employees of each
Fund who are not affiliated with the Advisor; the cost of printing and
distributing reports and notices to shareholders; and the fees and disbursements
of custodians. Each Fund may arrange to have third parties assume all or part of
the expenses of sale, underwriting and distribution of shares of the Fund. Each
Fund is also responsible for its expenses of shareholders' meetings, the cost of
responding to shareholders' inquiries, and its expenses incurred in connection
with litigation, proceedings and claims and the legal obligation it may have to
indemnify its officers and Directors of the Fund with respect thereto.

In reviewing the terms of each investment management agreement and in
discussions with the Advisor concerning such agreement, the Directors of the
Corporation who are not "interested persons" of the Advisor are represented by
independent counsel at the Funds' expense.

Each investment management agreement provides that the Advisor shall not be
liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by a
Fund in connection with matters to which the agreement relates, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
the Advisor in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by the
Advisor of its obligations and duties under the agreement.

Officers and employees of the Advisor from time to time may have transactions
with various banks, including the Funds' custodian bank. It is the Advisor's
opinion that the terms and conditions of those transactions which have occurred
were not influenced by existing or potential custodial or other Fund
relationships.

The Advisor may serve as advisor to other funds with investment objectives and
policies similar to those of a Fund that may have different distribution
arrangements or expenses, which may affect performance.

Under a separate agreement between Deutsche Bank AG and the Funds, Deutsche Bank
AG has granted a license to the Funds to utilize the trademark "DWS."

The Advisor may enter into arrangements with affiliates and third party service
providers to perform various administrative, back-office and other services
relating to client accounts. Such service providers may be located in the US or
in non-US jurisdictions.

Pursuant to DeAM procedures approved by the Boards on behalf of the DWS funds,
proof of claim forms are routinely filed on behalf of the DWS funds by a third
party service provider, with certain limited exceptions. The Boards of the DWS
funds receive periodic reports regarding the implementation of these procedures.

Sub-Advisors

Sub-Advisor to DWS Large Cap Value Fund:

Effective April 25, 2007, with respect to DWS Large Cap Value Fund, the
shareholders approved a new sub-advisory agreement (the "Sub-Advisory
Agreement") between Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH ("DeAMi" or
"Sub-Advisor") and DIMA. Except for the period of effectiveness, the terms of
the Sub-Advisory Agreement are identical to the terms of the prior interim
sub-advisory agreement that went into effect on February 5, 2007. The
Sub-Advisory Agreement will remain effective until September 30, 2008, and will
continue from year to year thereafter, but only as long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the Directors of
the Corporation who are not parties to such agreement or interested persons of
any such party except in their capacity as Directors of the Corporation, and (b)
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of the Corporation. The Board of Directors, including a majority of the
non-interested Directors last approved the Sub-Advisory Agreement on September
19, 2007.

Effective February 5, 2007, DeAMi, an investment advisor registered with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission, became sub-advisor to DWS Large Cap Value
Fund. DeAMi, Mainzer Landstrasse 178-190, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
renders investment advisory and management services to the Fund pursuant to the
terms of the sub-advisory Agreement. DeAMi is an affiliate of DIMA and a
subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. Under the terms of the sub-advisory Agreement,
DeAMi manages the investment and reinvestment of the Fund's portfolio and
provides such investment advice, research and assistance as DIMA may, from time
to time, reasonably request.

DIMA will pay a fee to DeAMi for serving as Sub-Advisor to DWS Large Cap Value
Fund at the annual rates shown below:

Average Daily Net Assets                                              Fee Rate
------------------------                                              --------

First $1.5 billion                                                    0.2025%
Next $500 million                                                     0.1900%
Next $1 billion                                                       0.1775%
Next $1 billion                                                       0.1650%
Next $1 billion                                                       0.1525%
Thereafter                                                            0.1400%

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that DeAMi will not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection
with matters to which the Sub-Advisory Agreement relates, except a loss
resulting from willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
DeAMi in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by DeAMi of
its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Sub-Advisor to DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity
Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund:

Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. ("DVM" or a "Sub-Advisor"), 520 East Cooper
Avenue Suite 230-4, Aspen, Colorado 81611, is the Sub-Advisor for DWS Dreman
Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap
Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. DVM serves as Sub-Advisor
pursuant to the terms of sub-advisory agreements between it and the Advisor .
DVM was formed in April 1977 and is controlled by David Dreman. Under the terms
of the sub-advisory agreements, DVM manages the investment and reinvestment of
the Funds' assets. DVM will provide such investment advice, research and
assistance as the Advisor may, from time to time, reasonably request. DVM has
served as Sub-Advisor for DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund since January 18,
2002. DVM has served as Sub-Advisor for DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund since their inception. DVM has served as
subadvisor for DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund since its inception.

The Advisor currently pays DVM for its services sub-advisory fees, payable
monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets as shown below:

  Average Daily Net Assets                 DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund
  ------------------------                 ----------------------------------

  $0 - $250 million                                        0.400%
  Over $250 million - $1 billion                           0.390%
  Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                           0.380%
  Over $2.5 billion                                        0.370%

  Average Daily Net Assets                   DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
  ------------------------                   -----------------------------

  $0 - $500 million                                        0.375%


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  Average Daily Net Assets                   DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
  ------------------------                   -----------------------------

  Over $500 million                                        0.340%

Average Daily Net Assets                     DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
------------------------                     -------------------------------

$0 - $500 million                                         0.375%
Over $500 million                                         0.340%

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

Effective October 1, 2007, pursuant to an amendment to the Fund's sub-advisory
agreement approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, the Advisor pays DVM for its
services a sub-advisory fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.250% of
the Fund's average daily net assets. The sub-advisory fee is paid by the Advisor
not the Fund.

Prior to October 1, 2007, the Advisor paid DVM for its services a sub-advisory
fee, payable monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets as shown
below:

Average Daily Net Assets                                 Annual Rate
------------------------                                 -----------

$0 - $250 million                                           0.240%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                              0.230%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                              0.224%
Over $2.5 billion - $5 billion                              0.218%
Over $5 billion - $7.5 billion                              0.208%
Over $7.5 billion - $10 billion                             0.205%
Over $10 billion - $12.5 billion                            0.202%
Over $12.5 billion                                          0.198%

The sub-advisory agreements provide that DVM will not be liable for any error of
judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection
with matters to which the sub-advisory agreements relate, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
DVM in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by DVM of its
obligations and duties under the sub-advisory agreements.

The sub-advisory agreements with DVM were last approved on September 19, 2007
and continue in effect from year to year thereafter, but only as long as such
continuance is specifically approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the
directors, including a majority of directors who are not parties to such
agreement or interested persons of any such party except in their capacity as
directors of a Fund, or (b) by a majority of the outstanding voting securities
of a Fund. The sub-advisory agreement may be terminated at any time upon 60
days' notice by the Advisor or by the Board of a Fund or by a vote of a majority
of the outstanding securities of a Fund, and will terminate automatically upon
assignment or upon termination of each Fund's investment management agreement.
DVM may terminate the sub-advisory agreement for a Fund at any time upon 90
days' written notice to the Advisor.

The sub-advisory fees paid by the Advisor for each Fund's last three fiscal
years are shown in the table below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund                                               Fiscal 2007          Fiscal 2006          Fiscal 2005
----                                               -----------          -----------          -----------

<S>                                                  <C>                  <C>                   <C>
DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund*                  $265,674             $181,538              $19,892



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Fund                                               Fiscal 2007          Fiscal 2006          Fiscal 2005
----                                               -----------          -----------          -----------

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                $18,386,793          $16,484,701          $13,700,258
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund*                       $242,306              $66,599               $5,036
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                    $6,685,225           $4,179,274           $3,077,159
</TABLE>

*        DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund commenced operations on June 1,
         2005. DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund commenced operations on August 1,
         2005.

Compensation of Portfolio Managers

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. Portfolio managers are eligible for total compensation
comprised of base salary and discretionary incentive compensation.

Base Salary - Base salary generally represents a smaller percentage of portfolio
managers' total compensation than discretionary incentive compensation. Base
salary is linked to job function, responsibilities and financial services
industry peer comparison through the use of extensive market data surveys.

Discretionary Incentive Compensation - Generally, discretionary incentive
compensation comprises a greater proportion of total compensation as a portfolio
manager's seniority and compensation levels increase. Discretionary incentive
compensation is determined based on an analysis of a number of factors,
including among other things, the performance of Deutsche Bank, the performance
of the Asset Management division, and the employee's individual contribution. In
evaluating individual contribution, management will consider a combination of
quantitative and qualitative factors. A portion of the portfolio manager's
discretionary incentive compensation may be delivered in long-term equity
programs (usually in the form or Deutsche Bank equity) (the "Equity Plan"). Top
performing portfolio managers may earn discretionary incentive compensation that
is a multiple of their base salary. o The quantitative analysis of a portfolio
manager's individual performance is based on, among other factors, performance
of
         all of the accounts managed by the portfolio manager (which includes
         the fund and any other accounts managed by the portfolio manager) over
         a one-, three-, and five-year period relative to the appropriate
         Morningstar and Lipper peer group universes and/or benchmark index(es)
         with respect to each account. Additionally, the portfolio manager's
         retail/institutional asset mix is weighted, as appropriate for
         evaluation purposes. Generally the benchmark index used is a benchmark
         index set forth in the fund's prospectus to which the fund's
         performance is compared. Additional or different appropriate peer group
         or benchmark indices may also be used. Primary weight is given to
         pre-tax portfolio performance over three-year and five-year time
         periods (adjusted as appropriate if the portfolio manager has served
         for less than five years) with lesser consideration given to portfolio
         performance over a one-year period. The increase or decrease in a
         fund's assets due to the purchase or sale of fund shares is not
         considered a material factor.
o        The qualitative analysis of a portfolio manager's individual
         performance is based on, among other things, the results of an annual
         management and internal peer review process, and management's
         assessment of overall portfolio manager contributions to investor
         relations, the investment process and overall performance (distinct
         from fund and other account performance). Other factors, including
         contributions made to the investment team, as well as adherence to
         Compliance Policies and Procedures, Risk Management procedures, the
         firm's Code of Ethics and "living the values" of the Advisor are also
         factors.

The quantitative analysis of a portfolio manager's performance is given more
weight in determining discretionary incentive compensation that the qualitative
portion.

Certain portfolio managers may also participate in the Equity Plan. The amount
of equity awarded under the long-term equity programs is generally based on the
individual's total compensation package and may comprise from 0% to 30% of the
total compensation award. As discretionary incentive compensation increases, the
percentage of compensation awarded in Deutsche Bank equity also increases.
Portfolio managers may receive a portion of their equity compensation in the
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DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund, and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. The Funds have
been advised that the Sub-Advisor has implemented a highly competitive
compensation plan which seeks to attract and retain exceptional investment
professionals who have demonstrated that they can consistently outperform their
respective fund's benchmark. The compensation plan is comprised of both a fixed
component and a variable component. The variable component is determined by
assessing the investment professional's performance measured utilizing both
quantitative and qualitative factors.

The Sub-Advisor's investment professionals are each paid a fixed base salary
that is determined based on their job function and responsibilities. The base
salary is deemed to be competitive with the marketplace and specifically with
salaries in the financial services industry by utilizing various salary surveys
compiled for the financial services industry specifically investment advisory
firms. The variable component of the Sub-Advisor's compensation plan which takes
the form of a cash bonus combined with employee retention bonus units payable
over time is designed to reward and retain investment professionals including
portfolio managers and research analysts for their contributions to each Fund's
performance relative to its benchmark.

Investment professionals may also receive equity in the form of units or
fractional units of membership interest in the Sub-Advisor or they may receive
employee retention bonus units which enable them to participate in the growth of
the firm. Investment professionals also participate in the Sub-Advisor's profit
sharing plan, a defined contribution plan that allows the Sub-Advisor to
contribute up to twenty percent of an employee's total compensation, subject to
various regulatory limitations, to each employee's profit sharing account. The
Sub-Advisor maintains both a qualified and non-qualified profit sharing plan
which benefits employees of the firm including both portfolio managers and
research analysts. Contributions to the Sub-Advisor's profit sharing plan vest
over a specified term. Finally all employees of the Sub-Advisor including
investment professionals receive additional fringe benefits in the form of
subsidized medical, dental, vision, group-term, and life insurance coverage.

The basis for determining the variable component of an investment professional's
total compensation is determined through a subjective process which evaluates an
investment professional performance against several quantitative and qualitative
factors including the following:

Quantitative factors:

Relative ranking of each Fund's performance against its peers in the one, three
and five year pre-tax investment performance categories. Each Fund's performance
is evaluated against peers in its fund category and performance is ranked from
one to four on a declining scale depending on the quartile in which the
portfolio manager's absolute performance falls. The portfolio manager is
rewarded on a graduated scale for outperforming relative to his peers.

Relative performance of each Fund's performance against the pre-determined
indices for the product strategy against which each Fund's performance is
measured. The portfolio manager is rewarded on a graduated scale for
outperforming relative to each Fund's benchmark index.

Performance of each Fund's portfolio measured through attribution analysis
models which analyzes the portfolio manager's contribution from both an asset
allocation or sector allocation perspective and security selection perspective.
This factor evaluates how the investment professional performs in linking
performance with the client's investment objective including investment
parameters and risk and return objectives. This factor may include some
qualitative characteristics.

Qualitative factors:

o        Ability to work well with other members of the investment professional
         team and mentor junior members.

o        Contributions to the organizational overall success with new product
         strategies.



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o        Other factors such as contributing to the team in a leadership role and
         by being responsive to requests for assistance.

Fund Ownership of Portfolio Managers

The following table shows the dollar range of shares owned beneficially and of
record by each member of each Fund's portfolio management team in each Fund as
well as in all DWS Funds as a group (i.e. those funds advised by Deutsche Asset
Management or its affiliates), including investments by their immediate family
members sharing the same household and amounts invested through retirement and
deferred compensation plans. This information is provided as of each Fund's most
recent fiscal year end.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Dollar Range of
Name of Portfolio Manager                  DWS Large Cap Value Fund                 All DWS Fund Shares Owned
-------------------------                  ------------------------                 -------------------------

<S>                                                   <C>                               <C>     <C>
Thomas Schuessler                                     $0                                $50,001-$100,000


                                         DWS Dreman
                                    Concentrated Value      DWS Dreman High    DWS Dreman Mid Cap    DWS Dreman Small
Name of Portfolio Manager                   Fund          Return Equity Fund       Value Fund         Cap Value Fund
-------------------------                   ----          ------------------       ----------         --------------

David N. Dreman                              $0             Over $1,000,000            $0                   $0
F. James Hutchinson                          $0                   $0                   $0                  N/A
E. Clifton Hoover                            $0                   $0                   N/A                  $0
Mark Roach                                  N/A                   N/A                  $0                   $0
</TABLE>

Conflicts of Interest

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. In addition to managing the assets of each Fund, each
Fund's portfolio managers may have responsibility for managing other client
accounts of the Advisor or its affiliates. The tables below show, for each
portfolio manager, the number and asset size of (1) SEC registered investment
companies (or series thereof) other than the Fund, (2) pooled investment
vehicles that are not registered investment companies and (3) other accounts
(e.g., accounts managed for individuals or organizations) managed by each
portfolio manager. Total assets attributed to each portfolio manager in the
tables below include total assets of each account managed by them, although the
manager may only manage a portion of such account's assets. The tables also show
the number of performance based fee accounts, as well as the total assets of the
accounts for which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account.
This information is provided as of each Fund's most recent fiscal year end.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with           Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

<S>                                        <C>           <C>                         <C>                   <C>
Thomas Schuessler                          1             $273,547,517                0                     0



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DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles Managed:

                                                                              Number of Pooled
                                      Number of                              Investment Vehicle
                                       Pooled          Total Assets of         Accounts with        Total Assets of
                                     Investment       Pooled Investment      Performance-Based    Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager             Vehicles             Vehicles                 Fee              Fee Accounts
-------------------------             --------             --------                 ---              ------------

Thomas Schuessler                         0                   0                      0                     0

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other Accounts Managed:

                                                                              Number of Other
                                                                               Accounts with      Total Assets of
                                      Number of     Total Assets of Other   Performance-Based      Performance-
Name of Portfolio Manager          Other Accounts          Accounts                 Fee          Based Fee Accounts
-------------------------          --------------          --------                 ---          ------------------

Thomas Schuessler                         2             $6,500,000,000               1             $1,200,000,000

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                      Number of        Total Assets of     Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

David N. Dreman                           21            $15,900,000,000              0                    $0
F. James Hutchinson                       15            $14,500,000,000              0                    $0
E. Clifton Hoover                          8            $11,800,000,000              0                    $0

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                      Number of        Total Assets of     Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

David N. Dreman                           21            $7,600,000,000               0                    $0
F. James Hutchinson                       15            $6,300,000,000               0                    $0
E. Clifton Hoover                          8            $3,500,000,000               0                    $0



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DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                      Number of       Total Assets of     Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

David N. Dreman                           21            $15,900,000,000              0                    $0
F. James Hutchinson                        8            $11,800,000,000              0                    $0
Mark Roach                                12            $3,300,000,000               0                    $0

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                      Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

David N. Dreman                           21            $13,900,000,000              0                    $0
E. Clifton Hoover                         15            $12,500,000,000              0                    $0
Mark Roach                                12            $1,300,000,000               0                    $0

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles Managed:

                                                                              Number of Pooled
                                      Number of                               Investment Vehicle
                                       Pooled          Total Assets of         Accounts with        Total Assets of
                                     Investment       Pooled Investment      Performance-Based    Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager             Vehicles             Vehicles                 Fee              Fee Accounts
-------------------------             --------             --------                 ---              ------------

David N. Dreman                           9           $409,000,000                   4              $57,900,000
F. James Hutchinson                       0                $0                        0                  $0
E. Clifton Hoover                         0                $0                        0                  $0
Mark Roach                                0                $0                        0                  $0



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DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other Accounts Managed:

                                                                              Number of Other
                                                                               Accounts with      Total Assets of
                                      Number of     Total Assets of Other   Performance-Based    Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager          Other Accounts          Accounts                 Fee             Fee Accounts
-------------------------          --------------          --------                 ---             ------------

David N. Dreman                       205            $2,700,000,000                  0                   $0
F. James Hutchinson                    0                   $0                        0                   $0
E. Clifton Hoover                     186            $2,600,000,000                  0                   $0
Mark Roach                             19             $109,000,000                   0                   $0
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund, and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. The Sub-Advisor
manages clients' accounts using a contrarian value investment strategy. For both
its strategies the Sub-Advisor utilizes a model portfolio and rebalances
client's accounts whenever changes are made to the model portfolio. In addition
the Sub-Advisor aggregates its trades and allocates the trades to all clients'
accounts in an equitable manner. The Sub-Advisor strongly believes aggregating
its orders protect all clients from being disadvantaged by price or time
execution. The model portfolio approach and the trade aggregation policy of the
Sub-Advisor eliminates any potential or apparent conflicts of interest that
could arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day portfolio management
responsibilities with respect to more than one fund or account. The Sub-Advisor
does not receive any performance-based fees from any of its accounts with the
exception of a hedge fund that is managed by an affiliated firm. However the
hedge funds are treated like any other client account and trades done for the
Fund are generally aggregated with trades done for its regular client accounts.

The Sub-Advisor's investment professionals are compensated in the same manner
for all client accounts irrespective of the type of account.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. In addition to the accounts above, an investment
professional may manage accounts in a personal capacity that may include
holdings that are similar to, or the same as, those of the Funds. The Advisor
has in place a Code of Ethics that is designed to address conflicts of interest
and that, among other things, imposes restrictions on the ability of portfolio
managers and other "access persons" to invest in securities that may be
recommended or traded in the Funds and other client accounts.

Real, potential or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio
manager has day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities with respect to
more than one fund or account, including the following:

o        Certain investments may be appropriate for each Fund and also for other
         clients advised by the Advisor, including other client accounts managed
         by each Fund's portfolio management team. Investment decisions for each
         Fund and other clients are made with a view to achieving their
         respective investment objectives and after consideration of such
         factors as their current holdings, availability of cash for investment
         and the size of their investments generally. A particular security may
         be bought or sold for only one client or in different amounts and at
         different times for more than one but less than all clients. Likewise,
         because clients of the Advisor may have differing investment
         strategies, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients
         when one or more other clients are selling the security. The investment
         results achieved for each Fund may differ from the results achieved for
         other clients of the Advisor. In addition, purchases or sales of the
         same security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In
         such event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a
         manner believed by the Advisor to be most equitable to each client,
         generally utilizing a pro rata allocation methodology. In some cases,
         the allocation procedure could potentially have an adverse effect or
         positive effect on the price or amount of the securities purchased


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         or sold by each Fund. Purchase and sale orders for each Fund may be
         combined with those of other clients of the Advisor in the interest of
         achieving the most favorable net results to each Fund and the other
         clients.

o        To the extent that a portfolio manager has responsibilities for
         managing multiple client accounts, a portfolio manager will need to
         divide time and attention among relevant accounts. The Advisor attempts
         to minimize these conflicts by aligning its portfolio management teams
         by investment strategy and by employing similar investment models
         across multiple client accounts.

o        In some cases, an apparent conflict may arise where the Advisor has an
         incentive, such as a performance-based fee, in managing one account and
         not with respect to other accounts it manages. The Advisor will not
         determine allocations based on whether it receives a performance-based
         fee from the client. Additionally, the Advisor has in place supervisory
         oversight processes to periodically monitor performance deviations for
         accounts with like strategies.

o        The Advisor and its affiliates and the investment team of each Fund may
         manage other mutual funds and separate accounts on a long-short basis.
         The simultaneous management of long and short portfolios creates
         potential conflicts of interest including the risk that short sale
         activity could adversely affect the market value of the long
         positions(and vice versa), the risk arising from sequential orders in
         long and short positions, and the risks associated with receiving
         opposing orders at the same time. The Advisor has adopted procedures
         that it believes are reasonably designed to mitigate these potential
         conflicts of interest. Included in these procedures are specific
         guidelines developed to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
         clients whose accounts are managed by each Fund's portfolio management
         team. The Advisor and the portfolio management team have established
         monitoring procedures, a protocol for supervisory reviews, as well as
         compliance oversight to ensure that potential conflicts of interest
         relating to this type of activity are properly addressed.

The Advisor is owned by Deutsche Bank AG, a multi-national financial services
company. Therefore, the Advisor is affiliated with a variety of entities that
provide, and/or engage in commercial banking, insurance, brokerage, investment
banking, financial advisory, broker-dealer activities (including sales and
trading), hedge funds, real estate and private equity investing, in addition to
the provision of investment management services to institutional and individual
investors. Since Deutsche Bank AG, its affiliates, directors, officers and
employees (the "Firm") are engaged in businesses and have interests other than
managing asset management accounts, such other activities involve real,
potential or apparent conflicts of interest. These interests and activities
include potential advisory, transactional and financial activities and other
interests in securities and companies that may be directly or indirectly
purchased or sold by the Firm for its clients' advisory accounts. These are
considerations of which advisory clients should be aware and which may cause
conflicts that could be to the disadvantage of the Advisor's advisory clients.
The Advisor has instituted business and compliance policies, procedures and
disclosures that are designed to identify, monitor and mitigate conflicts of
interest and, as appropriate, to report them to the Fund's Board.

Codes of Ethics

The Funds, the Advisor, the Sub-Advisors and the Funds' principal underwriter
have each adopted codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act. Board
members, officers of the Corporation and employees of the Advisor, Sub-Advisors
and principal underwriter are permitted to make personal securities
transactions, including transactions in securities that may be purchased or held
by the Funds, subject to requirements and restrictions set forth in the
applicable Code of Ethics. The Advisor's and the Sub-Advisors' Codes of Ethics
contains provisions and requirements designed to identify and address certain
conflicts of interest between personal investment activities and the interests
of the Funds. Among other things, the Advisor's Code of Ethics prohibits certain
types of transactions absent prior approval, imposes time periods during which
personal transactions may not be made in certain securities, and requires the
submission of duplicate broker confirmations and quarterly reporting of
securities transactions. Additional restrictions apply to portfolio managers,
traders, research analysts and others involved in the investment advisory
process of the Advisor. Exceptions to these and other provisions of the
Advisors, DeAMi and DVM's Codes of Ethics may be granted in particular
circumstances after review by appropriate personnel.



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Regulatory Matters and Legal Proceedings

On December 21, 2006, DeAM settled proceedings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and the New York Attorney General on behalf of Deutsche Asset
Management, Inc. ("DAMI") and DIMA, the investment advisors to many of the DWS
Scudder funds, regarding allegations of improper trading of fund shares at DeAM
and at the legacy Scudder and Kemper organizations prior to their acquisition by
DeAM in April 2002. These regulators alleged that although the prospectuses for
certain funds in the regulators' view indicated that the funds did not permit
market timing, DAMI and DIMA breached their fiduciary duty to those funds in
that their efforts to limit trading activity in the funds were not effective at
certain times. The regulators also alleged that DAMI and DIMA breached their
fiduciary duty to certain funds by entering into certain market timing
arrangements with investors. These trading arrangements originated in businesses
that existed prior to the currently constituted DeAM organization, which came
together as a result of various mergers of the legacy Scudder, Kemper and
Deutsche fund groups, and all of the arrangements were terminated prior to the
start of the regulatory investigations that began in the summer of 2003. No
current DeAM employee approved these trading arrangements. Under the terms of
the settlements, DAMI and DIMA neither admitted nor denied any wrongdoing.

The terms of the SEC settlement, which identified improper trading in the legacy
Deutsche and Kemper mutual funds only, provide for payment of disgorgement in
the amount of $17.2 million. The terms of the settlement with the New York
Attorney General provide for payment of disgorgement in the amount of $102.3
million, which is inclusive of the amount payable under the SEC settlement, plus
a civil penalty in the amount of $20 million. The total amount payable by DeAM,
approximately $122.3 million, will be distributed to shareholders of the
affected funds in accordance with a distribution plan to be developed by a
distribution consultant. The funds' investment advisors do not believe these
amounts will have a material adverse financial impact on them or materially
affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements
with the DWS funds. The above-described amounts are not material to Deutsche
Bank, and have already been reserved.

Among the terms of the settled orders, DeAM is subject to certain undertakings
regarding the conduct of its business in the future, including formation of a
Code of Ethics Oversight Committee to oversee all matters relating to issues
arising under the advisors' Code of Ethics; establishment of an Internal
Compliance Controls Committee having overall compliance oversight responsibility
of the advisors; engagement of an Independent Compliance Consultant to conduct a
comprehensive review of the advisors' supervisory compliance and other policies
and procedures designed to prevent and detect breaches of fiduciary duty,
breaches of the Code of Ethics and federal securities law violations by the
advisors and their employees; and commencing in 2008, the advisors shall undergo
a compliance review by an independent third party.

In addition, DeAM is subject to certain further undertakings relating to the
governance of the mutual funds, including that at least 75% of the members of
the Boards of Trustees/Directors overseeing the DWS Funds continue to be
independent of DeAM; the Chairmen of the DWS Funds' Boards of Trustees/Directors
continue to be independent of DeAM; DeAM maintain existing management fee
reductions for certain funds for a period of five years and not increase
management fees for these certain funds during this period; the funds retain a
senior officer (or independent consultants, as applicable) responsible for
assisting in the review of fee arrangements and monitoring compliance by the
funds and the investment advisors with securities laws, fiduciary duties, codes
of ethics and other compliance policies, the expense of which shall be borne by
DeAM; and periodic account statements, fund prospectuses and the mutual funds'
web site contain additional disclosure and/or tools that assist investors in
understanding the fees and costs associated with an investment in the funds and
the impact of fees and expenses on fund returns.

DeAM has also settled proceedings with the Illinois Secretary of State regarding
market timing matters. The terms of the Illinois settlement provide for investor
education contributions totaling approximately $4 million and a payment in the
amount of $2 million to the Securities Audit and Enforcement Fund.

On September 28, 2006, the SEC and the National Association of Securities
Dealers ("NASD") (now known as Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
("FINRA")) announced final agreements in which Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc. ("DIMA"), Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. ("DAMI") and Scudder
Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI") (now known as DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.)
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disclosure of brokerage allocation practices in connection with sales of the
Scudder Funds' (now known as the DWS Scudder Funds) shares during 2001-2003. The
agreements with the SEC and NASD are reflected in orders which state, among
other things, that DIMA and DAMI failed to disclose potential conflicts of
interest to the funds' Boards and to shareholders relating to DWS-SDI's use of
certain funds' brokerage commissions to reduce revenue sharing costs to
broker-dealer firms with whom it had arrangements to market and distribute
Scudder Fund shares. These directed brokerage practices were discontinued in
October 2003.

Under the terms of the settlements, in which DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI neither
admitted nor denied any of the regulators' findings, DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI
agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties in the
total amount of $19.3 million. The portion of the settlements distributed to the
funds was approximately $17.8 million and was paid to the funds as prescribed by
the settlement orders based upon the amount of brokerage commissions from each
fund used to satisfy revenue sharing agreements with broker-dealers who sold
fund shares.

As part of the settlements, DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI also agreed to implement
certain measures and undertakings relating to revenue sharing payments including
making additional disclosures in the funds' Prospectuses or Statements of
Additional Information, adopting or modifying relevant policies and procedures
and providing regular reporting to the fund Boards.

Additional information announced by DeAM regarding the terms of the settlements
is available at www.dws-scudder.com/regulatory_settlements.

The matters alleged in the regulatory settlements described above also serve as
the general basis of a number of private class action lawsuits involving the DWS
funds. These lawsuits name as defendants various persons, including certain DWS
funds, the funds' investment advisors and their affiliates, and certain
individuals, including in some cases fund Trustees/Directors, officers, and
other parties. Each DWS fund's investment advisor has agreed to indemnify the
applicable DWS funds in connection with these lawsuits, or other lawsuits or
regulatory actions that may be filed making similar allegations.

Based on currently available information, the funds' investment advisors believe
the likelihood that the pending lawsuits will have a material adverse financial
impact on a DWS fund is remote and such actions are not likely to materially
affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements
with the DWS funds.

                             FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Administrator

Effective April 25, 2007, DWS Large Cap Value Fund entered into an
administrative services agreement with the Advisor (the "Administrative Services
Agreement"), pursuant to which the Advisor provides administrative services to
the Fund including, among others, providing the Fund with personnel, preparing
and making required filings on behalf of the Fund, maintaining books and records
for the Fund, and monitoring the valuation of Fund securities. For all services
provided under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor
a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, of 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net
assets. For the period from April 25, 2007 through November 30, 2007, the
Advisor received an administration fee of $1,113,738.

Under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Advisor is obligated on a
continuous basis to provide such administrative services as the Board of the
Fund reasonably deems necessary for the proper administration of the Fund. The
Advisor provides the Fund with personnel; arranges for the preparation and
filing of the Fund's tax returns; prepares and submits reports and meeting
materials to the Board and the shareholders; prepares and files updates to the
Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information as well as other
reports required to be filed by the SEC; maintains the Fund's records; provides
the Fund with office space, equipment and services; supervises, negotiates the
contracts of and monitors the performance of third parties contractors; oversees
the tabulation of proxies; monitors the valuation of portfolio securities and
monitors compliance with Board-approved valuation procedures; assists in
establishing the accounting and tax policies of the Fund; assists in the
resolution of accounting issues that may arise with respect to the Fund;
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reviews and processes the Fund's bills; assists in determining the amount of
dividends and distributions available to be paid by the Fund, prepares and
arranges dividend notifications and provides information to agents to effect
payments thereof; provides to the Board periodic and special reports; provides
assistance with investor and public relations matters; and monitors the
registration of shares under applicable federal and state law. The Advisor also
performs certain fund accounting services under the Administrative Services
Agreement. The Administrative Services Agreement provides that the Advisor will
not be liable under the Administrative Services Agreement except for willful
misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or from
the reckless disregard by it of its duties and obligations thereunder.

Distributor

Pursuant to separate Underwriting and Distribution Services Agreements (each a
"Distribution Agreement"), DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI"), 222 South
Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, an affiliate of the Advisor, is the
principal underwriter and distributor for the Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R
and Institutional Class shares of each Fund, as applicable, and acts as agent of
each Fund in the continuous offering of its shares. The Distribution Agreement
for each Fund, dated April 5, 2002, was last approved by the Directors on
September 19, 2007 and continues in effect from year to year so long as such
continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of the Board of Directors of
each Fund, including the Directors who are not interested persons of each Fund
and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the Distribution
Agreement.

Each Distribution Agreement automatically terminates in the event of its
assignment and may be terminated for a class at any time without penalty by each
Fund or by DWS-SDI upon 60 days' notice. Termination by each Fund with respect
to a class may be by vote of (i) a majority of the Board members who are not
interested persons of each Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial
interest in the Distribution Agreement, or (ii) a "majority of the outstanding
voting securities" of the class of each Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act. All
material amendments must be approved by the Board of Directors in the manner
described above with respect to the continuation of the Distribution Agreement.
The provisions concerning continuation, amendment and termination of a
Distribution Agreement are on a series by series and class-by-class basis.

DWS-SDI bears all of its expenses of providing services pursuant to the
Distribution Agreement, including the payment of any commissions. Each Fund pays
the cost for the prospectus and shareholder reports to be typeset and printed
for existing shareholders, and DWS-SDI, as principal underwriter, pays for the
printing and distribution of copies thereof used in connection with the offering
of shares to prospective investors. DWS-SDI also pays for supplementary sales
literature and advertising costs. As indicated under "Purchase of Shares,"
DWS-SDI retains any sales charge upon the purchase of Class A shares and pays or
allows concessions or discounts to firms for the sale of the Funds' shares.
DWS-SDI receives no compensation from the Funds as principal underwriter for
Class A and Institutional shares, except as described below. DWS-SDI receives
compensation from the Funds as principal underwriter for Class B, Class C and
Class R shares, as applicable.

Shareholder and administrative services are provided to each Fund on behalf of
Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shareholders, as applicable, under a
Shareholder Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with DWS-SDI. The
Services Agreement continues in effect from year to year so long as such
continuance is approved for each Fund at least annually by a vote of the Board
of the applicable Fund, including the Board members who are not interested
persons of the Fund and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the
Services Agreement. The Services Agreement automatically terminates in the event
of its assignment and may be terminated at any time without penalty by the Fund
or by DWS-SDI upon 60 days' notice. Termination with respect to the Class A, B,
C or R shares of a Fund may be by a vote of (i) the majority of the Board
members of the Fund who are not interested persons of the Fund and who have no
direct or indirect financial interest in the Services Agreement, or (ii) a
"majority of the outstanding voting securities," as defined under the 1940 Act,
of the Class A, B, C or R shares. The Services Agreement may not be amended for
a class to increase materially the fee to be paid by the Fund without approval
of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such class of the Fund,
and all material amendments must in any event be approved by the Board of
Directors in the manner described above with respect to the continuation of the
Services Agreement.



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Under the Services Agreement, DWS-SDI may provide or appoint various
broker-dealer firms and other service or administrative firms ("firms") to
provide information and services to investors in a Fund. Typically, DWS-SDI
appoints firms that provide services and facilities for their customers or
clients who are investors in a Fund. Firms appointed by DWS-SDI provide such
office space and equipment, telephone facilities and personnel as is necessary
or beneficial for providing information and services to their clients. Such
services and assistance may include, but are not limited to, establishing and
maintaining accounts and records, processing purchase and redemption
transactions, answering routine inquiries regarding a Fund, providing assistance
to clients in changing dividend and investment options, account designations and
addresses and such other administrative services as may be agreed upon from time
to time and permitted by applicable statute, rule or regulation.

DWS-SDI bears all of its expenses of providing those services pursuant to the
Services Agreement, including the payment of a service fee to firms (as defined
below). As indicated under the Rule 12b-1 Plan section, DWS-SDI receives
compensation from the Funds for its services under the Services Agreement.

Rule 12b-1 Plans

Each Fund has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (each a
"Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan") that provides for fees payable as an expense of
the Class B, Class C and Class R shares that are used by DWS-SDI to pay for
distribution services for those classes. Pursuant to a plan adopted under Rule
12b-1, shareholder and administrative services are provided to the applicable
Fund on behalf of its Class A, B, C and R shareholders under each Fund's
Services Agreement with DWS-SDI (each a "Rule 12b-1 Service Plan"). Because
12b-1 fees are paid out of Fund assets on an ongoing basis, they will, over
time, increase the cost of an investment and may cost more than other types of
sales charges.

The Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plans for Class B, Class C and Class R shares
provide alternative methods for paying sales charges and may help funds grow or
maintain asset levels to provide operational efficiencies and economies of
scale. The Rule 12b-1 Service Plans provide compensation to DWS-SDI or
intermediaries for post-sales servicing. Since each Distribution Agreement
provides for fees payable as an expense of Class B, Class C and Class R shares
that are used by DWS-SDI to pay for distribution and services for those classes,
the agreement is approved and reviewed separately for Class B, Class C and Class
R shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the
manner in which an investment company may, directly or indirectly, bear the
expenses of distributing its shares. The Distribution Agreement may not be
amended to increase the fee to be paid by a Fund with respect to a class without
approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such class of the
Fund. Similarly, the Services Agreement is approved and reviewed separately for
Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1.

If a Rule 12b-1 Plan is terminated in accordance with its terms, the obligation
of the Funds to make payments to DWS-SDI pursuant to the Rule 12b-1 Plan will
cease and the Funds will not be required to make any payments not previously
accrued past the termination date. Thus, there is no legal obligation for the
Funds to pay any expenses incurred by DWS-SDI other than fees previously accrued
and payable under a Rule 12b-1 Plan, if for any reason the Rule 12b-1 Plan is
terminated in accordance with its terms. Future fees under the Rule 12b-1 Plan
may or may not be sufficient to cover DWS-SDI for its expenses incurred. On the
other hand, under certain circumstances, DWS-SDI might collect in the aggregate
over certain periods more in fees under the Rule 12b-1 Plan than it has expended
over that same period in providing distribution services for the Funds. In
connection with Class B shares, for example, if shares of the Funds were to
appreciate (resulting in greater asset base against which Rule 12b-1 fees are
charged) and sales of the Funds' shares were to decline (resulting in lower
expenditures by DWS-SDI under the Rule 12b-1 Plan), fees payable could exceed
expenditures. This may also happen over certain periods shorter than the life of
the Rule 12b-1 Plan simply due to the timing of expenses incurred by DWS-SDI
that is not matched to the timing of revenues received (e.g., a sales commission
may be paid by DWS-SDI related to an investment in year 1, while the Rule 12b-1
fee to DWS-SDI related to that investment may accrue during year 1 through year
6 prior to conversion of the investment to Class A shares). As a result, if
DWS-SDI's expenses are less than the Rule 12b-1 fees, DWS-SDI will retain its
full fees and make a profit.



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Class B, Class C and Class R Shares

Distribution Services. For its services under the Distribution Agreement,
DWS-SDI receives a fee from each Fund under its Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan,
payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.75% of average daily net assets of the
Fund attributable to its Class B shares. This fee is accrued daily as an expense
of Class B shares. DWS-SDI also receives any contingent deferred sales charges
paid with respect to Class B shares. DWS-SDI currently compensates firms for
sales of Class B shares at a commission rate of 3.75%.

For its services under the Distribution Agreement, DWS-SDI receives a fee from
each Fund under its Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan, payable monthly, at the annual
rate of 0.75% of average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class C
shares. This fee is accrued daily as an expense of Class C shares. DWS-SDI
generally advances to firms the first year distribution fee at a rate of 0.75%
of the purchase price of Class C shares. However, DWS-SDI does not advance the
first year distribution fee to firms for sales of Class C shares to
employer-sponsored employee benefit plans using the OmniPlus subaccount record
keeping system made available through ADP, Inc. under an alliance with DWS-SDI
and its affiliates. For periods after the first year, DWS-SDI currently pays
firms for sales of Class C shares a distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an
annual rate of 0.75% of net assets attributable to Class C shares maintained and
serviced by the firm. This fee continues until terminated by DWS-SDI or the
applicable Fund. DWS-SDI also receives any contingent deferred sales charges
paid with respect to Class C shares.

For its services under the Distribution Agreement, DWS-SDI receives a fee from
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund under its Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan,
payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets
attributable to Class R sales.

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R Shares

Shareholder Services. For its services under the Services Agreement, DWS-SDI
receives a shareholder services fee from each Fund under a Rule 12b-1 Service
Plan, payable monthly, at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net
assets of Class A, B, C and R shares, as applicable.

With respect to Class A and R Shares of a Fund, as applicable, DWS-SDI pays each
firm a service fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the
net assets in Fund accounts that it maintains and services attributable to Class
A and Class R Shares of a Fund, commencing with the month after investment. With
respect to Class B and Class C Shares of a Fund, DWS-SDI generally advances to
firms the first-year service fee at a rate of up to 0.25% of the purchase price
of such shares. However, DWS-SDI does not advance the first year service fee to
firms for sales of Class C shares to employer-sponsored employee benefit plans
using the OmniPlus subaccount record keeping system made available through ADP,
Inc. under an alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates. For periods after the
first year, DWS-SDI currently intends to pay firms a service fee at a rate of up
to 0.25% (calculated monthly and paid quarterly) of the net assets attributable
to Class B and Class C shares of a Fund maintained and serviced by the firm.
Firms to which service fees may be paid include affiliates of DWS-SDI. In
addition DWS-SDI may, from time to time, pay certain firms from its own
resources additional amounts for ongoing administrative services and assistance
provided to their customers and clients who are shareholders of a Fund.

DWS-SDI also may provide some of the above services and may retain any portion
of the fee under the Services Agreement not paid to firms to compensate itself
for shareholder or administrative functions performed for a Fund. Currently, the
shareholder services fee payable to DWS-SDI is payable at an annual rate of up
to 0.25% of net assets based upon Fund assets in accounts for which a firm
provides administrative services and at the annual rate of 0.15% of net assets
based upon Fund assets in accounts for which there is no firm of record (other
than DWS-SDI) listed on a Fund's records. The effective shareholder services fee
rate to be charged against all assets of each Fund while this procedure is in
effect will depend upon the proportion of Fund assets that is held in accounts
for which a firm of record provides shareholder services. The Board of each
Fund, in its discretion, may approve basing the fee to DWS-SDI at the annual
rate of 0.25% on all Fund assets in the future.

Expenses of the Funds paid in connection with the Rule 12b-1 Plans for each
class of shares are set forth below. A portion of the marketing and sales and
operating expenses shown below could be considered overhead expenses.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               -----------------------------------------------
                                                 12b-1 Compensation to Underwriter for the
                                                Twelve-Month Period Ended September 30, 2007
                                               -------------- -------------- -----------------



                                                   12b-1          12b-1           12b-1
                                               Distribution    Shareholder     Compensation
                                                   Fees       Services Fees   Paid to Firms
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
<S>                                            <C>            <C>            <C>
DWS Dreman  Concentrated  Value  Class A       $0             $117,720       $117,286
Fund
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class B       $20,544        $4,489         $22,473
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class C       $112,152       $35,684        $206,117
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
DWS Dreman High  Return  Equity  Class A       $0             $14,272,283    $0
Fund
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class B       $5,206,993     $1,703,267     $2,753,378
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class C       $8,404,378     $2,699,182     $12,775,521
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class R       $81,573        $52,392        $155,104
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund    Class A       $0             $76,485        $76,584
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class B       $22,166        $6,977         $48,317
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class C       $97,896        $29,396        $211,751
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  Class A       $1,195         $3,061,584     $853
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class B       $827,145       $269,175       $473,399
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class C       $2,081,577     $658,996       $3,050,156
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
DWS Large Cap Value Fund         Class A       $344           $826,428       $784,857
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class B       $258,666       $84,681        $109,498
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------
                                 Class C       $254,988       $82,334        $350,639
-------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -----------------



                                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Other Expenses Paid by Underwriter for the
                                                       Twelve-Month Period Ended September 30, 2007
                                               --------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------
                                                Advertising,
                                                   Sales,
                                                 Literature
                                                    and                        Marketing
                                                Promotional     Prospectus     and Sales     Postage and     Imputed
                                                 Materials       Printing       Expenses       Mailing      Interest
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DWS Dreman  Concentrated  Value  Class A       $133,878        $11,063        $29,875       $8,684         $0
Fund
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class B       $2,719          $231           $581          $178           $2,876
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class C       $24,908         $2,104         $5,371        $1,494         $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DWS Dreman High  Return  Equity  Class A       $5,586,855      $477,513       $1,244,588    $386,758       $0
Fund
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class B       $231,500        $19,548        $50,509       $15,142        $4,193,940
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class C       $1,073,246      $91,025        $234,135      $70,492        $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class R       $99,689         $8,572         $22,274       $7,252         $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund    Class A       $131,482        $11,725        $27,692       $9,629         $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class B       $5,662          $493           $1,219        $435           $3,890
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class C       $56,798         $5,081         $12,223       $4,283         $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  Class A       $3,721,713      $314,965       $796,192      $249,304       $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class B       $63,123         $5,048         $13,969       $3,632         $728,439
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class C       $614,034        $49,530        $134,436      $33,882        $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DWS Large Cap Value Fund         Class A       $253,462        $21,604        $55,334       $16,811        $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class B       $5,731          $451           $1,243        $394           $177,900
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 Class C       $19,493         $1,681         $4,172        $1,306         $0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


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The following table shows the aggregate amount of underwriting commissions paid
to DWS-SDI, the amount in commissions it paid out to brokers, including amounts
paid to affiliated firms, and the amount of underwriting commissions retained by
DWS-SDI.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                          Aggregate
                                                 Aggregate       Aggregate    Aggregate Commissions      Commissions
                                                   Sales        Commissions    Paid to Affiliated       Retained by
Fund                             Fiscal Year    Commissions    Paid to Firms          Firms                DWS-SDI
----                             -----------    -----------    -------------          -----                -------

DWS Large Cap
Value Fund
<S>                                 <C>            <C>             <C>                    <C>                 <C>
                                    2007           $63,000         $40,000                $12,000             $11,000
                                    2006           $72,000         $53,000                 $7,000             $12,000
                                    2005          $121,000         $77,000                $16,000             $28,000

DWS Concentrated
Value Fund
                                    2007           $26,000          $9,000                     $0             $17,000
                                    2006           $36,000         $14,000                     $0             $22,000
                                    2005           $31,000          $8,000                 $1,000             $22,000

DWS Dreman High Return Equity
Fund
                                    2007        $1,178,000        $682,000                $40,000            $456,000
                                    2006        $1,498,000        $781,000                $30,000            $687,000
                                    2005        $1,613,000        $813,000                $65,000            $735,000

DWS Dreman Mid Cap
Value Fund
                                    2007           $68,000         $21,000                 $2,000             $45,000
                                    2006           $41,000         $10,000                 $1,000             $30,000
                                    2005            $7,000          $1,000                     $0              $6,000

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
                                    2007           $68,000         $21,000                 $2,000             $45,000
                                    2006          $387,000        $173,000                 $7,000            $207,000
                                    2005          $288,000        $146,000                 $9,000            $133,000
</TABLE>

Fund Accounting Agent

DWS Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("DWS-SFAC"), Two International Place,
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, a subsidiary of the Advisor, is responsible for
determining net asset value per share and maintaining the portfolio and general
accounting records for the Funds. Currently, DWS-SFAC receives no fee for its
services to DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
Fund; however, subject to Board approval, DWS-SFAC may seek payment for its
services under this agreement in the future. DWS-SFAC receives the following
annual fee from both DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS Dreman Mid Cap
Value Fund: 0.025% of the first $150 million of average daily net assets,
0.0075% on the next $850 million, and 0.0045% over $1 billion plus holding and
transaction charges for this service. The amount s charged to the Funds for the
fiscal years ended November 30, 2007 and November 30, 2006 was:



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund                                                           Amount Charged                  Amount Waived
----                                                           --------------                  -------------
                                         2007                       2006
                                         ----                       ----

<S>                                    <C>                             <C>                                  <C>
DWS Dreman Concentrated Value          $81,598                         $99,826                              $0
Fund

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund         $105,295                        $134,211                         $62,999
</TABLE>

Pursuant to an agreement between DWS-SFAC and SSB, DWS-SFAC has delegated
certain fund accounting functions to SSB under the fund accounting agreement.
The cost and expenses of such delegation are borne by DWS-SFAC, not by the
Funds.

Custodian

Each Fund employs State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB") 225 Franklin
Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 as custodian. SSB has entered into
agreements with foreign subcustodians approved by the Directors pursuant to Rule
17f-5 under the 1940 Act. SSB uses Deutsche Bank AG, an affiliate of the
Advisor, as subcustodian ("DB Subcustodian") in certain countries. To the extent
a Fund holds any securities in the countries in which SSB uses DB Subcustodian
as a subcustodian, those securities will be held by DB Subcustodian as part of a
larger omnibus account in the name of SSB (the "Omnibus Account"). For its
services, DB Subcustodian receives (1) an annual fee based on a percentage of
the average daily net assets of the Omnibus Account and (2) transaction charges
with respect to transactions that occur within the Omnibus Account.

SSB, as custodian, has custody of all securities and cash of each Fund. It
attends to the collection of principal and income, and payment for and
collection of proceeds of securities bought and sold by each Fund. Custodian
fees may be reduced by certain earnings credits in favor of each Fund.

Transfer Agent and Shareholder Service Agent

DWS Scudder Investments Service Corporation ("DWS-SISC" or "Transfer Agent"),
210 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO , a subsidiary of the Advisor, is the
transfer and dividend disbursing agent for each Fund. DWS-SISC also serves as
shareholder servicing agent for each Fund.

Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DWS-SISC and DST Systems,
Inc. ("DST"), DWS-SISC has delegated certain transfer agent, dividend paying
agent and shareholder servicing agent functions to DST. The costs and expenses
of such delegation are borne by DWS-SISC, not by the Funds.

The Transfer Agent receives an annual service fee for each account of the Fund,
based on the type of account. For open retail accounts, the fee is a flat fee
ranging from $20.00 to $27.50 per account, for open wholesale money funds the
fee is $32.50 per account, while for certain retirement accounts serviced on the
recordkeeping system of ADP, Inc., the fee is a flat fee up to $3.46 per account
(as of October 2006, indexed to inflation) plus an asset based fee of up to
0.25% of average net assets. 1/12th of the annual service charge for each
account is charged and payable to the Transfer Agent each month. A fee is
charged for any account which at any time during the month had a share balance
in the Fund. Smaller fees are also charged for closed accounts for which
information must be retained on the Transfer Agent's system for up to 18 months
after closing for tax reporting purposes.

Certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Transfer Agent, including
expenses of printing and mailing routine fund disclosure documents, costs of
record retention and transaction processing costs are reimbursed by the Fund or
are paid directly by the Fund. Certain additional out-of-pocket expenses,
including costs of computer hardware and software, third party record-keeping
and processing of proxy statements, may only be reimbursed by the Fund with the
prior approval of the Fund's Board.

DWS-SISC is the Transfer Agent for all classes of all DWS funds.



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Legal Counsel

Vedder Price P.C., 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as
legal counsel to each Fund and its Independent Directors.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Financial Statements of each Fund are incorporated by reference in this
Statement of Additional Information in reliance on the reports of Ernst & Young
LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, 200 Clarendon Street,
Boston, MA 02116, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting. Ernst & Young LLP, audits the financial statements of the Funds and
provides other audit, tax and related services. Shareholders will receive annual
audited financial statements and semi-annual unaudited financial statements.

                             PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

The Advisor is generally responsible for placing the orders for the purchase and
sale of portfolio securities, including the allocation of brokerage. With
respect to those funds for which a sub-investment advisor manages the fund's
investments, references in this section to the "Advisor" should be read to mean
the Sub-Advisor, except as noted below.

The policy of the Advisor in placing orders for the purchase and sale of
securities for the Funds is to seek best execution, taking into account such
factors, among others, as price; commission (where applicable); the
broker-dealer's ability to ensure that securities will be delivered on
settlement date; the willingness of the broker-dealer to commit its capital and
purchase a thinly traded security for its own inventory; whether the
broker-dealer specializes in block orders or large program trades; the
broker-dealer's knowledge of the market and the security; the broker-dealer's
ability to maintain confidentiality; the broker-dealer's ability to provide
access to new issues; the broker-dealer's ability to provide support when
placing a difficult trade; the financial condition of the broker-dealer; and
whether the broker-dealer has the infrastructure and operational capabilities to
execute and settle the trade. The Advisor seeks to evaluate the overall
reasonableness of brokerage commissions with commissions charged on comparable
transactions and compares the brokerage commissions (if any) paid by the Funds
to reported commissions paid by others. The Advisor routinely reviews commission
rates, execution and settlement services performed and makes internal and
external comparisons.

Commission rates on transactions in equity securities on US securities exchanges
are subject to negotiation. Commission rates on transactions in equity
securities on foreign securities exchanges are generally fixed. Purchases and
sales of fixed-income securities and certain over-the-counter securities are
effected on a net basis, without the payment of brokerage commissions.
Transactions in fixed income and certain over-the-counter securities are
generally placed by the Advisor with the principal market makers for these
securities unless the Advisor reasonably believes more favorable results are
available elsewhere. Transactions with dealers serving as market makers reflect
the spread between the bid and asked prices. Purchases of underwritten issues
will include an underwriting fee paid to the underwriter. Money market
instruments are normally purchased in principal transactions directly from the
issuer or from an underwriter or market maker.

It is likely that the broker-dealers selected based on the considerations
described in this section will include firms that also sell shares of the Funds
to their customers. However, the Advisor does not consider sales of shares of
the Funds as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to execute portfolio
transactions for the Funds and, accordingly, has implemented policies and
procedures reasonably designed to prevent its traders from considering sales of
shares of the Funds as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to execute
portfolio transactions for the Funds.

The Advisor is permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended ("1934 Act"), when placing portfolio transactions for a Fund,
to cause the Fund to pay brokerage commissions in excess of that which another
broker-dealer might charge for executing the same transaction in order to obtain
research and brokerage services if the Advisor determines that such commissions
are reasonable in relation to the overall services provided. The Advisor may
from time to time, in reliance on Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act, execute
portfolio transactions with broker-dealers that provide research and brokerage
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regarding best execution, where more than one broker is believed to be capable
of providing best execution for a particular trade, the Advisor may take into
consideration the receipt of research and brokerage services in selecting the
broker-dealer to execute the trade. Although certain research and brokerage
services from broker-dealers may be useful to a Fund and to the Advisor, it is
the opinion of the Advisor that such information only supplements its own
research effort since the information must still be analyzed, weighed and
reviewed by the Advisor's staff. To the extent that research and brokerage
services of value are received by the Advisor, the Advisor may avoid expenses
that it might otherwise incur. Research and brokerage services received from a
broker-dealer may be useful to the Advisor and its affiliates in providing
investment management services to all or some of its clients, which includes a
Fund. Services received from broker-dealers that executed securities
transactions for a Portfolio will not necessarily be used by the Advisor
specifically to service such Fund.

Research and brokerage services provided by broker-dealers may include, but are
not limited to, information on the economy, industries, groups of securities,
individual companies, statistical information, accounting and tax law
interpretations, political developments, legal developments affecting portfolio
securities, technical market action, pricing and appraisal services, credit
analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance analysis and measurement and
analysis of corporate responsibility issues. Research and brokerage services are
typically received in the form of written or electronic reports, access to
specialized financial publications, telephone contacts and personal meetings
with security analysts, but may also be provided in the form of access to
various computer software and meetings arranged with corporate and industry
representatives.

The Advisor may also select broker-dealers and obtain from them research and
brokerage services that are used in connection with executing trades provided
that such services are consistent with interpretations under Section 28(e) of
the 1934 Act. Typically, these services take the form of computer software
and/or electronic communication services used by the Advisor to facilitate
trading activity with those broker-dealers.

Research and brokerage services may include products obtained from third parties
if the Advisor determines that such product or service constitutes brokerage and
research as defined in Section 28(e) and interpretations thereunder. The Advisor
may use brokerage commissions to obtain certain brokerage products or services
that have a mixed use (i.e., it also serves a function that does not relate to
the investment decision-making process). In those circumstances, the Advisor
will make a good faith judgment to evaluate the various benefits and uses to
which it intends to put the mixed use product or service and will pay for that
portion of the mixed use product or service that it reasonably believes does not
constitute research and brokerage services with its own resources.

DIMA will monitor regulatory developments and market practice in the use of
client commissions to obtain research and brokerage services and may adjust its
portfolio transactions policies in response thereto.

Investment decisions for each Fund and for other investment accounts managed by
the Advisor are made independently of each other in light of differing
conditions. However, the same investment decision may be made for two or more of
such accounts. In such cases, simultaneous transactions are inevitable. To the
extent permitted by law, the Advisor may aggregate the securities to be sold or
purchased for a Fund with those to be sold or purchased for other accounts in
executing transactions. Purchases or sales are then averaged as to price and
commission and allocated as to amount in a manner deemed equitable to each
account. While in some cases this practice could have a detrimental effect on
the price paid or received by, or on the size of the position obtained or
disposed of for, the Fund, in other cases it is believed that the ability to
engage in volume transactions will be beneficial to the Fund.

DIMA and its affiliates and the Funds' management team manage other mutual funds
and separate accounts, some of which use short sales of securities as a part of
its investment strategy. The simultaneous management of long and short
portfolios creates potential conflicts of interest including the risk that short
sale activity could adversely affect the market value of the long positions (and
vice versa), the risk arising from sequential orders in long and short
positions, and the risks associated with receiving opposing orders at the same
time.

DIMA has adopted procedures that it believes are reasonably designed to mitigate
these potential conflicts of interest. Incorporated in the procedures are
specific guidelines developed to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
clients. DIMA and the investment team have established monitoring procedures and
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reviews, as well as compliance oversight to ensure that potential conflicts of
interest relating to this type of activity are properly addressed.

Deutsche Bank AG or one of its affiliates (or in the case of a Sub-Advisor, the
Sub-Advisor or one of its affiliates) may act as a broker for the Funds and
receive brokerage commissions or other transaction-related compensation from the
Funds in the purchase and sale of securities, options or futures contracts when,
in the judgment of the Advisor, and in accordance with procedures approved by
the Funds' Boards, the affiliated broker will be able to obtain a price and
execution at least as favorable as those obtained from other qualified brokers
and if, in the transaction, the affiliated broker charges the Funds a rate
consistent with that charged to comparable unaffiliated customers in similar
transactions.

The following shows total brokerage commissions paid for the past three fiscal
years:

DWS Large Cap Value Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the Fund
paid $2,936,872 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006, the
Fund paid $3,037,858 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2005, the Fund paid $2,401,727 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
 Bank of New York Mellon Corp.                                                          $33,296
 Prudential Financial Inc.                                                              $29,117
 JP Morgan Chas & Co.                                                                   $23,722
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007,
the Fund paid $48,846in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2006, the Fund paid $21,210 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November
30, 2005, the Fund paid $8,024 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                      <C>
Washington Mutual Inc.                                                                   $2,428
Bank of America Corp.                                                                    $3,395
Wachovia Corp.                                                                           $2,989
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007,
the Fund paid $3,783,445 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2006, the Fund paid $3,735,553 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2005, the Fund paid $1,336,370 in commissions. The Fund is required
to identify any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is
defined in Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the
most recent fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following
securities of its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Washington Mutual Inc.                                                                  $257,704


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                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

PNC Financial Services Group                                                            $231,187
Bank of America Corp.                                                                   $331,977
JP Morgan Chase & Co.                                                                    $24,113
US Bancorp                                                                              $138,778
Wachovia Corp.                                                                          $362,959
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the
Fund paid $99,950.41 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2006, the Fund paid $23,086 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November
30, 2005, the Fund paid $4,977 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Comerica, Inc.                                                                          $1,250
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.                                                                   $876
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the Fund
paid $3,098,169 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006, the
Fund paid $3,666,993 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2005, the Fund paid $2,668,544 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.                                                          $10,063
Stancorp Financial Group, Inc.                                                          $13,903
Apollo Investment Corp.                                                                 $14,864
</TABLE>

Portfolio Turnover

Portfolio turnover rate is defined by the SEC as the ratio of the lesser of
sales or purchases to the monthly average value of such securities owned during
the year, excluding all securities whose remaining maturities at the time of
acquisition were one year or less.

Portfolio turnover rates for the two most recent fiscal years are as follows
(fiscal years ended):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      November 30, 2007               November 30, 2006
                                                      -----------------               -----------------

<S>                                                          <C>                             <C>
DWS Large Cap Value Fund                                     86%                             76%
DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund                           58%                             38%
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                           27%                             32%


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                                                      November 30, 2007               November 30, 2006
                                                      -----------------               -----------------

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                                82%                             34%
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                              60%                             48%
</TABLE>

Higher levels of activity by a Fund result in higher transaction costs and may
also result in taxes on realized capital gains to be borne by the Fund's
shareholders. Purchases and sales are made whenever necessary, in the Advisor's
discretion, to meet a Fund's objective.

                        PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES

General Information

Policies and procedures affecting transactions in Fund shares can be changed at
any time without notice, subject to applicable law. Transactions may be
contingent upon proper completion of application forms and other documents by
shareholders and their receipt by the Fund's agents. Transaction delays in
processing (and changing account features) due to circumstances within or beyond
the control of the Fund and its agents may occur. Shareholders (or their
financial service firms) are responsible for all losses and fees resulting from
bad checks, cancelled orders or the failure to consummate transactions effected
pursuant to instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.

A distribution will be reinvested in shares of the same Fund and class if the
distribution check is returned as undeliverable.

Orders will be confirmed at a price based on the net asset value of a Fund
(including applicable sales charge) next determined after receipt in good order
by DWS-SDI of the order accompanied by payment. However, orders received by
dealers or other financial services firms prior to the determination of net
asset value and received in good order by DWS-SDI prior to the close of its
business day will be confirmed at a price based on the net asset value effective
on that day ("trade date").

Certificates. Share certificates will not be issued. Share certificates now in a
shareholder's possession may be sent to the transfer agent for cancellation and
book-entry credit to such shareholder's account. Certain telephone and other
procedures require book-entry holdings. Shareholders with outstanding
certificates bear the risk of loss.

Use of Financial Services Firms. Investment dealers and other firms provide
varying arrangements for their clients to purchase and redeem a Fund's shares,
including higher minimum investments, and may assess transaction or other fees.
Firms may arrange with their clients for other investment or administrative
services. Such firms may independently establish and charge additional amounts
to their clients for such services. Firms also may hold the Fund's shares in
nominee or street name as agent for and on behalf of their customers. In such
instances, the Fund's transfer agent, DWS-SISC will have no information with
respect to or control over the accounts of specific shareholders. Such
shareholders may obtain access to their accounts and information about their
accounts only from their firm. Certain of these firms may receive compensation
from the Fund through the Shareholder Service Agent for record-keeping and other
expenses relating to these nominee accounts. In addition, certain privileges
with respect to the purchase and redemption of shares or the reinvestment of
dividends may not be available through such firms. Some firms may participate in
a program allowing them access to their clients' accounts for servicing
including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee
changes; and may perform functions such as generation of confirmation statements
and disbursement of cash dividends. Such firms, including affiliates of DWS-SDI,
may receive compensation from the Fund through the Shareholder Service Agent for
these services.

Each Fund has authorized one or more financial service institutions, including
certain members of the FINRA other than the Distributor ("financial
institutions"), to accept purchase and redemption orders for a Fund's shares.
Such financial institutions may also designate other parties, including plan
administrator intermediaries, to accept purchase and redemption orders on a
Fund's behalf. Orders for purchases or redemptions will be deemed to have been
received by a Fund when such financial institutions or, if applicable, their
authorized designees accept the orders. Subject to the terms of the contract
between a Fund and the financial institution, ordinarily orders will be priced
at a Fund's net asset value next computed after acceptance by such financial
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designees and accepted by a Fund. Further, if purchases or redemptions of a
Fund's shares are arranged and settlement is made at an investor's election
through any other authorized financial institution, that financial institution
may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that service. The Board of Directors
and the Distributor, also the Funds' principal underwriter, each has the right
to limit the amount of purchases by, and to refuse to sell to, any person. The
Directors and the Distributor may suspend or terminate the offering of shares of
a Fund at any time for any reason.

DWS-SDI has adopted an Incentive Plan (the "Plan") covering wholesalers that are
regional vice presidents ("DWS Scudder Wholesalers"). Generally, DWS Scudder
Wholesalers market shares of the DWS funds to financial advisors, who in turn
may recommend that investors purchase shares of a DWS fund. The Plan is an
incentive program that combines a monthly incentive component with a quarterly
strategic bonus component. Under the Plan, DWS Scudder Wholesalers will receive
a monetary monthly incentive based on the amount of sales generated from their
marketing of the funds, and that incentive will differ depending on the product
category of the fund. Each fund is assigned to one of four product
categories--"Core," "Strategic," "Satellite" or "Non-CSS"-taking into
consideration, among other things, the following criteria, where applicable:

o        The Fund's 3-year performance;

o        The Fund's Morningstar rating;

o        Market size for the fund category;

o        The Fund's size, including sales and redemptions of the Fund's shares;

o        The length of time the Fund's Portfolio Managers have managed the Fund;
         and

o        The Fund's consistency with DWS Scudder's branding.

This information and other factors are presented to a committee comprised of
representatives from various groups within DWS Scudder, who review on a
quarterly basis the funds assigned to each product category described above, and
make any changes to those assignments at that time. No one factor, whether
positive or negative, determines a fund's placement in a given category; all
these factors together are considered, and the designation of funds in the Core,
Strategic and Satellite categories represents management's judgment based on the
above criteria. In addition, management may consider a fund's profile over the
course of several review periods before making a change to its category
assignment. These category assignments will be posted quarterly to the DWS
funds' Web site at www.dws-scudder.com, approximately one month after the end of
each quarter. DWS Scudder Wholesalers will receive the highest compensation for
Core and Strategic funds, less for Satellite funds and the lowest for Non-CSS
funds. The level of compensation among these categories may differ
significantly.

In the normal course of business, DWS Scudder will from time to time introduce
new funds into the DWS family of funds. As a general rule, all new funds will be
placed in the Strategic compensation category for a minimum period of four
consecutive quarters, and DWS Scudder Wholesalers will be paid at a rate that is
equivalent to that of the Core Fund category. After that four quarter period,
each new fund in the Strategic category will be reviewed by the committee and
either assigned to one of the four categories or continued as a Strategic fund
at that time.

The prospect of receiving, or the receipt of, additional compensation by a DWS
Scudder Wholesaler under the Plan may provide an incentive to favor marketing
the Core, Strategic or Satellite funds over the Non-CSS funds. The Plan,
however, will not change the price that you pay for shares of a fund. The DWS
Scudder Compliance Department monitors DWS Scudder Wholesaler sales and other
activity in an effort to detect unusual activity in the context of the
compensation structure under the Plan. However, investors may wish to take the
Plan and the product category of the fund into account when considering
purchasing a fund or evaluating any recommendations relating to fund shares.

Telephone and Electronic Transaction Procedures. Shareholders have various
telephone, Internet, wire and other electronic privileges available. A Fund or
its agents will not be liable for any losses, expenses or costs arising out of
fraudulent or unauthorized instructions pursuant to these privileges if the Fund
or its agents reasonably believe, based upon reasonable verification procedures,
that the instructions were genuine. Verification procedures include recording
instructions, requiring certain identifying information before acting upon
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confirmations. During periods when it is difficult to contact the Shareholder
Service Agent, it may be difficult to use telephone, wire and other privileges.

QuickBuy and QuickSell. QuickBuy and QuickSell permits the transfer of money via
the Automated Clearing House System (minimum $50 and maximum $250,000) from or
to a shareholder's bank, savings and loan, or credit union account in connection
with the purchase or redemption of Fund shares. Shares purchased by check or
through QuickBuy and QuickSell or Direct Deposit may not be redeemed under this
privilege until such Shares have been owned for at least 10 calendar days.
QuickBuy and QuickSell cannot be used with passbook savings accounts or for
certain tax-deferred plans.

Share Pricing. Purchases will be filled at the net asset value per share next
computed after receipt of the application in good order. The net asset value of
shares of each Fund is calculated at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time or the close of
business on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is open for
trading. Orders received after the close of regular trading on the Exchange will
be executed at the next business day's net asset value. If the order has been
placed by a member of FINRA, other than the Distributor, it is the
responsibility of the member broker, rather than the Fund, to forward the
purchase order to Transfer Agent in Kansas City by the close of regular trading
on the Exchange.

Dividend Payment Option. Investors may have dividends and distributions
automatically deposited to their predesignated bank account through DWS
Scudder's Dividend Payment Option request form. Shareholders whose predesignated
checking account of record is with a member bank of Automated Clearing House
Network (ACH) can have income and capital gain distributions automatically
deposited to their personal bank account usually within three business days
after the Fund pays its distribution. A Dividend Payment Option request form can
be obtained by visiting our Web site at: www.dws-scudder.com or calling (800)
621-1048. Confirmation Statements will be mailed to shareholders as notification
that distributions have been deposited.

Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plans. The Shareholder Service Agent provides
retirement plan services and documents and DWS-SDI can establish investor
accounts in any of the following types of retirement plans:

o        Traditional, Roth and Education IRAs. This includes Savings Incentive
         Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers ("SIMPLE"), Simplified
         Employee Pension Plan ("SEP") IRA accounts and prototype documents.

o        403(b)(7) Custodial Accounts. This type of plan is available to
         employees of most non-profit organizations.

o        Prototype money purchase pension and profit-sharing plans may be
         adopted by employers.

Brochures describing these plans as well as model defined benefit plans, target
benefit plans, 457 plans, 401(k) plans, simple 401(k) plans and materials for
establishing them are available from the Shareholder Service Agent upon request.
Additional fees and transaction policies and procedures may apply to such plans.
Investors should consult with their own tax advisors before establishing a
retirement plan.

Purchases

Each Fund reserves the right to withdraw all or any part of the offering made by
its prospectus and to reject purchase orders for any reason. Also, from time to
time, each Fund may temporarily suspend the offering of any class of its shares
to new investors. During the period of such suspension, persons who are already
shareholders of such class of such Fund may be permitted to continue to purchase
additional shares of such class and to have dividends reinvested.

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering
activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify
and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. For
more information, please see "Policies You Should Know About" in the Funds'
prospectuses.



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Financial Services Firms' Compensation. Banks and other financial services firms
may provide administrative services related to order placement and payment to
facilitate transactions in shares of the Funds for their clients, and DWS-SDI
may pay them a transaction fee up to the level of the discount or commission
allowable or payable to dealers.

DWS-SDI may, from time to time, pay or allow to firms a 1% commission on the
amount of shares of a Fund sold under the following conditions: (i) the
purchased shares are held in a DWS Scudder IRA account, (ii) the shares are
purchased as a direct "roll over" of a distribution from a qualified retirement
plan account maintained on the subaccount record keeping system maintained for
DWS-branded plans by ADP, Inc. under an alliance with DWS-SDI and its
affiliates, (iii) the registered representative placing the trade is a member of
Executive Council, a group of persons designated by DWS-SDI in acknowledgment of
their dedication to the employee benefit plan area; and (iv) the purchase is not
otherwise subject to a commission. Furthermore, DWS-SDI may, from time to time,
pay or allow to firms a 0.25% commission on the amount of Class R shares of DWS
Dreman High Return Equity Fund sold.

In addition to the discounts or commissions described herein and in the
prospectus, DWS-SDI, the Advisor, or its affiliates may pay or allow additional
discounts, commissions or promotional incentives, in the form of cash, to firms
that sell shares of a Fund. In some instances, such amounts may be offered only
to certain firms that sell or are expected to sell during specified time periods
certain minimum amounts of shares of a Fund, or other Funds underwritten by
DWS-SDI.

Upon notice to all dealers, DWS-SDI may re-allow to dealers up to the full
applicable Class A sales charge during periods and for transactions specified in
such notice and such re-allowances may be based upon attainment of minimum sales
levels. During periods when 90% or more of the sales charge is re-allowed, such
dealers may be deemed to be underwriters as that term is defined in the 1933
Act.

DWS-SDI may at its discretion compensate investment dealers or other financial
services firms in connection with the sale of Class A shares of the Fund in
accordance with the Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege and one of the four
compensation schedules up to the following amounts:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               Compensation Schedule #1:                          Compensation Schedule #2:
        Retail Sales and DWS Scudder Flex Plan(1)              DWS Scudder Retirement Plans(2)
        -----------------------------------------              -------------------------------
            Amount of             As a Percentage of Net     Amount of      As a Percentage of Net
           Shares Sold                  Asset Value         Shares Sold           Asset Value
           -----------                  -----------         -----------           -----------

<S>           <C>                          <C>                 <C>                <C>   <C>
$1 million to $3 million                   1.00%          Over $3 million         0.00%-0.50%
Over $3 million to $50 million             0.50%                 --                     --
Over $50 million                           0.25%                 --                     --

                Compensation Schedule #3:
                DWS Scudder Choice Plan(3)
                --------------------------
            Amount of                As a Percentage of
           Shares Sold                Net Asset Value
           -----------                ---------------

All Amounts                                1.00%
</TABLE>

(1)      For purposes of determining the appropriate commission percentage to be
         applied to a particular sale under the foregoing schedule, DWS-SDI will
         consider the cumulative amount invested by the purchaser in a Fund and
         other Funds listed under "Special Features -- Class A Shares --
         Combined Purchases," including purchases pursuant to the "Combined
         Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount" features
         referred to below.

(2)      Compensation Schedules 2 applies to employer sponsored employee benefit
         plans using the OmniPlus subaccount record keeping system made
         available through ADP, Inc. under an alliance with DWS-SDI and its
         affiliates.



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(3)      DWS-SDI compensates UBS Financial 0.50%.

DWS-SDI compensates firms for sales of Class B shares at the time of sale at a
commission rate of up to 3.75% of the amount of Class B shares purchased.
DWS-SDI is compensated by a Fund for services as distributor and principal
underwriter for Class B shares. Except as provided below, for sales of Class C
shares, DWS-SDI advances to firms the first year distribution fee at a rate of
0.75% of the purchase price of such shares, and, for periods after the first
year, DWS-SDI currently pays firms for sales of Class C shares a distribution
fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of net assets attributable to
Class C shares maintained and serviced by the firm. For sales of Class C shares
to employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the OmniPlus subaccount
record keeping system made available through ADP, Inc. under an alliance with
DWS-SDI and its affiliates, DWS-SDI does not advance the first year distribution
fee and for periods after the date of sale, DWS-SDI currently pays firms a
distribution fee, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of 0.75% based on net
assets as of the last business day of the month attributable to Class C shares
maintained and serviced by the firm. DWS-SDI is compensated by a Fund for
services as distributor and principal underwriter for Class C shares.

Revenue Sharing

In light of recent regulatory developments, the Advisor, the Distributor and
their affiliates have undertaken to furnish certain additional information below
regarding the level of payments made by them to selected affiliated and
unaffiliated brokers, dealers, participating insurance companies or other
financial intermediaries ("financial advisors") in connection with the sale
and/or distribution of Fund shares or the retention and/or servicing of
investors and Fund shares ("revenue sharing").

The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay additional
compensation, out of their own assets and not as an additional charge to each
Fund, to financial advisors in connection with the sale and/or distribution of
Fund shares or the retention and/or servicing of Fund investors and Fund shares.
Such revenue sharing payments are in addition to any distribution or service
fees payable under any Rule 12b-1 or service plan of any fund, any record
keeping/sub-transfer agency/networking fees payable by each Fund (generally
through the Distributor or an affiliate) and/or the Distributor to certain
financial advisors for performing such services and any sales charges,
commissions, non-cash compensation arrangements expressly permitted under
applicable rules of FINRA or other concessions described in the fee table or
elsewhere in the Prospectuses or the SAI as payable to all financial advisors.
For example, the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may compensate
financial advisors for providing each Fund with "shelf space" or access to a
third party platform or fund offering list, or other marketing programs
including, without limitation, inclusion of each Fund on preferred or
recommended sales lists, mutual fund "supermarket" platforms and other formal
sales programs; granting the Distributor access to the financial advisor's sales
force; granting the Distributor access to the financial advisor's conferences
and meetings; assistance in training and educating the financial advisor's
personnel; and, obtaining other forms of marketing support. The level of revenue
sharing payments made to financial advisors may be a fixed fee or based upon one
or more of the following factors: gross sales, current assets and/or number of
accounts of each Fund attributable to the financial advisor, the particular fund
or fund type or other measures as agreed to by the Advisor, the Distributor
and/or their affiliates and the financial advisors or any combination thereof.
The amount of these payments is determined at the discretion of the Advisor, the
Distributor and/or their affiliates from time to time, may be substantial, and
may be different for different financial advisors based on, for example, the
nature of the services provided by the financial advisor.

The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates currently make revenue
sharing payments from their own assets in connection with the sale and/or
distribution of DWS Fund shares, or the retention and/or servicing of investors,
to financial advisors in amounts that generally range from .01% up to .50% of
assets of the Fund serviced and maintained by the financial advisor, .10% to
..25% of sales of the Fund attributable to the financial advisor, a flat fee of
$12,500 up to $500,000, or any combination thereof. These amounts are annual
figures typically paid on a quarterly basis and are subject to change at the
discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates. Receipt of,
or the prospect of receiving, this additional compensation, may influence your
financial advisor's recommendation of this Fund or of any particular share class
of the Fund. You should review your financial advisor's compensation disclosure
and/or talk to your financial advisor to obtain more information on how this
compensation may have influenced your financial advisor's recommendation of this
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The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may also make such revenue
sharing payments to financial advisors under the terms discussed above in
connection with the distribution of both DWS funds and non-DWS funds by
financial advisors to retirement plans that obtain record keeping services from
ADP, Inc. on the DWS Scudder branded retirement plan platform (the "Platform")
with the level of revenue sharing payments being based upon sales of both the
DWS funds and the non-DWS funds by the financial advisor on the Platform or
current assets of both the DWS funds and the non-DWS funds serviced and
maintained by the financial advisor on the Platform.

As of the date hereof, each Fund has been advised that the Advisor, the
Distributor and their affiliates expect that the following firms will receive
revenue sharing payments at different points during the coming year as described
above:

Channel: Broker-Dealers and Financial Advisors

A G Edwards & Sons Inc.
AIG Advisors Group
Ameriprise
Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc.
Capital Analyst, Incorporated
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (dba Smith Barney)
Commonwealth Equity Services, LLP (dba Commonwealth Financial Network)
Deutsche Bank Group
First Clearing/Wachovia Securities
HD Vest Investment Securities, Inc.
ING Group
John Hancock Distributors LLC
LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. (dba ABN Amro)
Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.
M.L. Stern & Co.
Marsh Insurance and Investment Company
Meridien Financial Group
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James Financial Services
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc
Securities America, Inc.
UBS Financial Services
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC

Channel: Cash Product Platform

Allegheny Investments LTD
Bank of New York (Hare & Co.)
Bear, Stearns Securities Corp.
Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company
Cadaret Grant & Co.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
D.A. Davidson & Company
Deutsche Bank Group
Emmett A. Larkin Company
Fiduciary Trust Co. -- International
First Southwest Company
Huntleigh Securities


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Lincoln Investment Planning
LPL Financial Services
Mellon Financial Markets LLC
Penson Financial Services
Pershing Choice Platform
ProFunds Distributors, Inc.
Ridge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions
Romano Brothers and Company
SAMCO Capital Markets
Smith Moore & Company
Sungard Institutional Brokerage Inc.
US Bancorp
UBS
William Blair & Company

Channel: Third Party Insurance Platforms

Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York
Ameritas Life Insurance Group
American General Life Insurance Company
Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company
Columbus Life Insurance Company
Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company
Companion Life Insurance Company
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Farmers New World Life Insurance Company
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company
First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company
First Great West Life and Annuity Company
Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York
Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company
Great West Life and Annuity Insurance Company
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Integrity Life Insurance Company
John Hancock Life Insurance companies
Kemper Investors Life Insurance Company
Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company
Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Group
MetLife Group
Minnesota Life Insurance Company
Mutual of America Life Insurance Company
National Life Insurance Company
National Integrity Life Insurance Company
Nationwide Group
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Protective Life Insurance
Provident Mutual Life Insurance
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Sun Life Group
Symetra Life Insurance Company
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Union Central Life Insurance Company


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United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
United Investors Life Insurance Company
Western Southern Life Assurance Company

Any additions, modifications or deletions to the financial advisors identified
above that have occurred since the date hereof are not reflected.

The Advisor, the Distributor or their affiliates may enter into additional
revenue sharing arrangements or change or discontinue existing arrangements with
financial advisors at any time without notice.

The prospect of receiving, or the receipt of additional compensation or
promotional incentives described above by financial advisors may provide such
financial advisors and/or their salespersons with an incentive to favor sales of
shares of the DWS Funds or a particular DWS Fund over sales of shares of mutual
funds (or non-mutual fund investments) with respect to which the financial
advisor does not receive additional compensation or promotional incentives, or
receives lower levels of additional compensation or promotional incentives.
Similarly, financial advisors may receive different compensation or incentives
that may influence their recommendation of any particular share class of the
Fund or of other funds. These payment arrangements, however, will not change the
price that an investor pays for Fund shares or the amount that the Fund receives
to invest on behalf of an investor and will not increase Fund expenses. You may
wish to take such payment arrangements into account when considering and
evaluating any recommendations relating to Fund shares and you should discuss
this matter with your financial advisor and review your financial advisor's
disclosures.



Class A Purchases. The public offering price of Class A shares for purchasers
choosing the initial sales charge alternative is the net asset value plus a
sales charge, as set forth below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Sales Charge
                                                                    ------------
                                                                                         Allowed to Dealers
                                           As a Percentage of    As a Percentage of     as a Percentage of
Amount of Purchase                           Offering Price*      Net Asset Value**        Offering Price
------------------                           --------------       ---------------          --------------

<S>       <C>                                      <C>                    <C>                   <C>
Less than $50,000                                  5.75%                  6.10%                 5.20%
$50,000 but less than $100,000                     4.50                   4.71                  4.00
$100,000 but less than $250,000                    3.50                   3.63                  3.00
$250,000 but less than $500,000                    2.60                   2.67                  2.25
$500,000 but less than $1 million                  2.00                   2.04                  1.75
$1 million and over                                .00***                  .00***               ****
</TABLE>

*        The Offering Price includes the sales charge.

**       Rounded to the nearest one-hundredth percent.

***      Redemption of shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales
         charge as discussed below.

****     Commission is payable by DWS-SDI as discussed below.

Class A Quantity Discounts. An investor or the investor's dealer or other
financial services firm must notify the Shareholder Service Agent or DWS-SDI
whenever a quantity discount or reduced sales charge is applicable to a
purchase. In order to qualify for a lower sales charge, all orders from an
organized group will have to be placed through a single investment dealer or
other firm and identified as originating from a qualifying purchaser.

Combined Purchases. A Fund's Class A shares may be purchased at the rate
applicable to the sales charge discount bracket attained by combining same day
investments in Class A shares of any DWS Funds that bear a sales charge.



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Letter of Intent. The reduced sales charges for Class A shares, as shown in the
applicable prospectus, also apply to the aggregate amount of purchases of Class
A shares of DWS Funds that bear a sales charge made by any purchaser within a
24-month period under a written Letter of Intent ("Letter") provided by DWS-SDI.
The Letter, which imposes no obligation to purchase or sell additional Class A
shares, provides for a price adjustment depending upon the actual amount
purchased within such period. The Letter provides that the first purchase
following execution of the Letter must be at least 5% of the amount of the
intended purchase, and that 5% of the amount of the intended purchase normally
will be held in escrow in the form of shares pending completion of the intended
purchase. If the total investments under the Letter are less than the intended
amount and thereby qualify only for a higher sales charge than actually paid,
the appropriate number of escrowed shares are redeemed and the proceeds used
toward satisfaction of the obligation to pay the increased sales charge. The
Letter for an employer-sponsored employee benefit plan maintained on the
subaccount record keeping system available through ADP, Inc. under an alliance
with DWS-SDI and its affiliates may have special provisions regarding payment of
any increased sales charge resulting from a failure to complete the intended
purchase under the Letter. A shareholder may include the value (at the maximum
offering price, which is determined by adding the maximum applicable sales load
charged to the net asset value) of all Class A shares of such DWS Funds held of
record as of the initial purchase date under the Letter as an "accumulation
credit" toward the completion of the Letter, but no price adjustment will be
made on such shares.

Class A Cumulative Discount. Class A shares of the Fund may also be purchased at
the rate applicable to the discount bracket attained by adding to the cost of
shares being purchased, the value of all Class A shares of DWS Funds that bear a
sales charge (computed at the maximum offering price at the time of the purchase
for which the discount is applicable) already owned by the investor or his or
her immediate family member (including the investor's spouse or life partner and
children or stepchildren age 21 or younger).

For purposes of the Combined Purchases, Letter of Intent and Cumulative Discount
features described above, employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the
Flex subaccount record keeping system available through ADP, Inc. under an
alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates may include: (a) Money Market Funds as
"DWS Funds," (b) all classes of shares of any DWS Fund and (c) the value of any
other plan investments, such as guaranteed investment contracts and employer
stock, maintained on such subaccount record keeping system. Once eligible plan
assets under this provision reach the $1,000,000 threshold, a later decline in
assets below the $1,000,000 threshold will not affect the plan's ability to
continue to purchase Class A shares at net asset value.

Class A NAV Sales. Class A shares may be sold at net asset value to:

(a)      a current or former director or trustee of Deutsche or DWS mutual
         funds;

(b)      an employee (including the employee's spouse or life partner and
         children or stepchildren age 21 or younger) of Deutsche Bank or its
         affiliates or of a Sub-Advisor to any fund in the DWS family of funds
         or of a broker-dealer authorized to sell shares of the Fund or service
         agents of the Funds;

(c)      certain professionals who assist in the promotion of DWS mutual funds
         pursuant to personal services contracts with DWS-SDI, for themselves or
         members of their families. DWS-SDI in its discretion may compensate
         financial services firms for sales of Class A shares under this
         privilege at a commission rate of 0.50% of the amount of Class A shares
         purchased;

(d)      any trust, pension, profit-sharing or other benefit plan for only such
         persons listed under the preceding paragraphs (a) and (b);

(e)      persons who purchase such shares through bank trust departments that
         process such trades through an automated, integrated mutual fund
         clearing program provided by a third party clearing firm;

(f)      selected employees (including their spouses or life partners and
         children or stepchildren age 21 or younger) of banks and other
         financial services firms that provide administrative services related
         to order placement and payment to facilitate transactions in shares of
         the Fund for their clients pursuant to an agreement with DWS-SDI or one
         of its affiliates. Only those employees of such banks and other firms
         who as part of their usual duties provide services related to
         transactions in Fund shares qualify;



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(g)      unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson & Associates, Inc. and
         unitholders of unit investment trusts sponsored by Ranson & Associates,
         Inc. or its predecessors through reinvestment programs described in the
         prospectuses of such trusts that have such programs;

(h)      through certain investment advisors registered under the Investment
         Advisers Act of 1940 and other financial services firms acting solely
         as agent for their clients, that adhere to certain standards
         established by DWS-SDI, including a requirement that such shares be
         sold for the benefit of their clients participating in an investment
         advisory program or agency commission program under which such clients
         pay a fee to the investment advisor or other firm for portfolio
         management or agency brokerage services. Such shares are sold for
         investment purposes and on the condition that they will not be resold
         except through redemption or repurchase by the Fund;

(i)      employer sponsored employee benefit plans using the Flex subaccount
         recordkeeping system ("Flex Plans") made available through ADP under an
         alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates, established prior to October
         1, 2003, provided that the Flex Plan is a participant-directed plan
         that has not less than 200 eligible employees;

(j)      investors investing $1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through
         the "Combined Purchases," "Letter of Intent" and "Cumulative Discount"
         features referred to above (collectively, the "Large Order NAV Purchase
         Privilege"). The Large Order NAV Purchase Privilege is not available if
         another net asset value purchase privilege is available;

(k)      defined contribution investment only plans with a minimum of $1,000,000
         in plan assets regardless of the amount allocated to the DWS funds;

In addition, Class A shares may be sold at net asset value in connection with:

(l)      the acquisition of the assets of or merger or consolidation with
         another investment company, or to shareholders in connection with the
         investment or reinvestment of income and capital gain dividends, and
         under other circumstances deemed appropriate by DWS-SDI and consistent
         with regulatory requirements; and

(m)      a direct "roll over" of a distribution from a Flex Plan or from
         participants in employer sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on
         the OmniPlus subaccount record keeping system made available through
         ADP, Inc. under an alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates into a DWS
         Scudder IRA;

(n)      reinvestment of fund dividends and distributions;

(o)      exchanging an investment in Class A shares of another fund in the DWS
         family of funds for an investment in the fund.

Class A shares also may be purchased at net asset value in any amount by members
of the plaintiff class in the proceeding known as Howard and Audrey Tabankin, et
al. v. Kemper Short-Term Global Income Fund, et al., Case No. 93 C 5231 (N.D.
IL). This privilege is generally non-transferable and continues for the lifetime
of individual class members and for a ten-year period for non-individual class
members. To make a purchase at net asset value under this privilege, the
investor must, at the time of purchase, submit a written request that the
purchase be processed at net asset value pursuant to this privilege specifically
identifying the purchaser as a member of the "Tabankin Class." Shares purchased
under this privilege will be maintained in a separate account that includes only
shares purchased under this privilege. For more details concerning this
privilege, class members should refer to the Notice of (i) Proposed Settlement
with Defendants; and (ii) Hearing to Determine Fairness of Proposed Settlement,
dated August 31, 1995, issued in connection with the aforementioned court
proceeding. For sales of Fund shares at net asset value pursuant to this
privilege, DWS-SDI may in its discretion pay investment dealers and other
financial services firms a concession, payable quarterly, at an annual rate of
up to 0.25% of net assets attributable to such shares maintained and serviced by
the firm. A firm becomes eligible for the concession based upon assets in


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accounts attributable to shares purchased under this privilege in the month
after the month of purchase and the concession continues until terminated by
DWS-SDI. The privilege of purchasing Class A shares of the Fund at net asset
value under this privilege is not available if another net asset value purchase
privilege also applies.

Class B Purchases. Class B shares of a Fund are offered at net asset value. No
initial sales charge is imposed. Class B shares sold without an initial sales
charge allow the full amount of the investor's purchase payment to be invested
in Class B shares for his or her account. Class B shares have a contingent
deferred sales charge of 4.00% that declines over time (for shares sold within
six years of purchase) and Rule 12b-1 fees, as described in the Funds'
Prospectuses and SAI. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares
after six years.

Class C Shares. Class C shares of a fund are offered at net asset value. No
initial sales charge is imposed, which allows the full amount of the investor's
purchase payment to be invested in Class C shares for his or her account. Class
C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% (for shares
sold within one year of purchase) and Rule 12b-1 fees, as described in the
Funds' Prospectuses.

Multi-Class Suitability. DWS-SDI has established the following procedures
regarding the purchase of Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Orders to
purchase Class B shares of $100,000 or more and orders to purchase Class C
shares of $500,000 or more will be declined with the exception of orders
received from financial representatives acting for clients whose shares are held
in an omnibus account and employer-sponsored employee benefit plans using the
subaccount record keeping system ("System") maintained for DWS-branded plans
under an alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates ("DWS Scudder Flex Plans" and
"DWS Scudder Choice Plans").

The following provisions apply to DWS Scudder Flex Plans and DWS Scudder Choice
Plans.

a.       Class B Share DWS Scudder Flex Plans. Class B shares have not been sold
         to DWS Scudder Flex Plans that were established on the System after
         October 1, 2003. Orders to purchase Class B shares for a DWS Scudder
         Flex Plan established on the System prior to October 1, 2003 that has
         regularly been purchasing Class B shares will be invested instead in
         Class A shares at net asset value when the combined subaccount value in
         DWS Funds or other eligible assets held by the plan is $100,000 or
         more. This provision will be imposed for the first purchase after
         eligible plan assets reach the $100,000 threshold. A later decline in
         assets below the $100,000 threshold will not affect the plan's ability
         to continue to purchase Class A shares at net asset value.

b.       Class C Share DWS Scudder Flex Plans. Orders to purchase Class C shares
         for a DWS Scudder Flex Plan, regardless of when such plan was
         established on the System, will be invested instead in Class A shares
         at net asset value when the combined subaccount value in DWS Funds or
         other eligible assets held by the plan is $1,000,000 or more. This
         provision will be imposed for the first purchase after eligible plan
         assets reach the $1,000,000 threshold. A later decline in assets below
         the $1,000,000 threshold will not affect the plan's ability to continue
         to purchase Class A shares at net asset value.

c.       Class C Share DWS Scudder Choice Plans. Orders to purchase Class C
         shares for a DWS Scudder Choice Plan that has been regularly purchasing
         Class C shares will be invested instead in Class A shares at net asset
         value when the combined subaccount value in DWS Funds or other eligible
         assets held by the plan is $1,000,000 or more. This provision will be
         imposed for purchases made beginning in the month after eligible plan
         assets reach the $1,000,000 threshold. In addition, as a condition to
         being permitted to use the Choice Plan platform, plans must agree that,
         within one month after eligible plan assets reach the $1,000,000
         threshold, all existing Class C shares held in the plan will be
         automatically converted to Class A shares.

The procedures above do not reflect in any way the suitability of a particular
class of shares for a particular investor and should not be relied upon as such.
A suitability determination must be made by investors with the assistance of
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Purchase of Institutional Class and Class R Shares. Class R shares are only
available for DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund. Information on how to buy
Institutional Class and Class R shares is set forth in the section entitled
"Buying and Selling Shares" in the Funds' prospectuses. The following
supplements that information. Investors may invest in Institutional Class shares
by setting up an account directly with a Fund's transfer agent or through an
authorized service agent. The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class
Shares is $1,000,000. The minimum initial investment for Institutional Class
shares may be waived in certain circumstances. These minimum amounts may be
changed at any time in management's discretion.

Investors may invest in Class R shares through certain retirement and other
plans. There are no minimum investments for Class R shares. Class R shares are
subject to an annual distribution and shareholder servicing fee of 0.50% (0.25%
distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee). Employer-sponsored
retirement plans include: all Section 401(a) and 457 plans, certain Section
403(b)(7) plans; 401 (k) profit sharing, money purchase pension and defined
benefit plans; and non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

You may buy Class R shares if you are a participant in any of the following
types of employer sponsored plans that offer R shares of the fund:

o         All section 401(a) and 457 plans

o        Certain section 403(b)(7) plans

o        401(k), profit sharing, money purchase pension and defined benefit
         plans

o        Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund's transfer agent monitors transactions in
Class R shares to help to ensure that investors purchasing Class R shares meet
the above eligibility requirements. If the transfer agent is unable to verify
that an investor meets the eligibility requirements for Class R, either
following receipt of a completed application form within time frames established
by the fund or as part of its ongoing monitoring, the transfer agent may take
corrective action up to and including canceling the purchase order or redeeming
the account.

Investors who establish shareholder accounts directly with a Fund's transfer
agent should submit purchase and redemption orders as described in the
prospectuses. Additionally, the Funds have authorized brokers to accept purchase
and redemption orders for Institutional Class shares, as well as Class A, B, C
and R shares, as applicable, for each Fund. Brokers, including authorized
brokers of service organizations, are, in turn, authorized to designate other
intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on a Fund's behalf.
Investors who invest through brokers, service organizations or their designated
intermediaries may be subject to minimums established by their broker, service
organization or designated intermediary.

Investors who invest through authorized brokers, service organizations or their
designated intermediaries should submit purchase and redemption orders directly
to their broker, service organization or designated intermediary. The broker or
intermediary may charge you a transaction fee. A Fund will be deemed to have
received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker, service
organization or, if applicable, an authorized designee accepts the order. Shares
of a Fund may be purchased or redeemed on any Business Day at the net asset
value next determined after receipt of the order, in good order, by the Funds'
transfer agent.

To sell shares in a retirement account other than an IRA, your request must be
made in writing, except for exchanges to other eligible funds in the DWS family
of funds, which can be requested by phone or in writing.

To sell shares by bank wire you will need to sign up for these services in
advance when completing your account application.

Automatic Investment Plan. A shareholder may purchase shares of the Fund through
an automatic investment program. With the Direct Deposit Purchase Plan ("Direct
Deposit"), investments are made automatically (minimum $500 and maximum $250,000
for initial investments and a minimum of $50 and maximum of $250,000 for
subsequent investments) from the shareholder's account at a bank, savings and
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shareholder's Fund account. Termination by a shareholder will become effective
within thirty days after the Shareholder Service Agent has received the request.
The Funds may immediately terminate a shareholder's Direct Deposit in the event
that any item is unpaid by the shareholder's financial institution.

Minimum Subsequent Investment Policies. For current shareholders of Class A, B,
C or R shares there is a $50 minimum investment requirement for subsequent
investments in the fund. There is no minimum subsequent investment requirement
in Class A shares for investments on behalf of participants in certain fee-based
and wrap programs offered through financial intermediaries approved by the
Advisor. There is no minimum subsequent investment required for Institutional
Class Shares.

Payroll Investment Plans. A shareholder may purchase shares through Payroll
Direct Deposit or Government Direct Deposit. Under these programs, all or a
portion of a shareholder's net pay or government check is invested each payment
period. A shareholder may terminate participation in these programs by giving
written notice to the shareholder's employer or government agency, as
appropriate. (A reasonable time to act is required.) A Fund is not responsible
for the efficiency of the employer or government agency making the payment or
any financial institutions transmitting payments.

It is our policy to offer purchase privileges to current or former directors or
trustees of the Deutsche or DWS Scudder mutual funds, employees, their spouses
or life partners and children or stepchildren age 21 or younger of Deutsche Bank
or its affiliates or a Sub-Advisor to any fund in the DWS family of funds or a
broker-dealer authorized to sell shares of the funds. Qualified individuals will
generally be allowed to purchase shares in the class with the lowest expense
ratio, usually the Institutional Class shares. If a fund does not offer
Institutional Class shares, these individuals will be allowed to buy Class A
shares at NAV. The Funds also reserve the right to waive the minimum account
balance requirement for employee and director accounts. Fees generally charged
to IRA accounts will be charged to accounts of employees and directors.

Expedited Purchase Procedures for Existing Shareholders. Shareholders of other
DWS Funds who have submitted an account application and have certified a tax
identification number, clients having a regular investment counsel account with
the Advisor or its affiliates and members of their immediate families, officers
and employees of the Advisor or of any affiliated organization and their
immediate families, members of FINRA, and banks may open an account by wire by
calling (800) 621-1048 for instructions. The investor must send a duly completed
and signed application to the Fund promptly. A subsequent purchase order may be
placed by established shareholders (except by DWS Scudder Individual Retirement
Account (IRA), DWS Scudder Horizon Plan, DWS Scudder Profit Sharing and Money
Purchase Pension Plans, DWS Scudder 401(k) and DWS Scudder 403(b) Plan holders),
members of FINRA, and banks.

Redemptions

Redemption fee. Each Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the total redemption
amount (calculated at net asset value, without regard to the effect of any
contingent deferred sales charge; any contingent deferred sales charge is also
assessed on the total redemption amount without regard to the assessment of the
2% redemption fee) on all fund shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of
buying them (either by purchase or exchange). The redemption fee is paid
directly to a Fund, and is designed to encourage long-term investment and to
offset transaction and other costs associated with short-term or excessive
trading. For purposes of determining whether the redemption fee applies, shares
held the longest time will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held
the shortest time will be treated as being redeemed last. The redemption fee is
applicable to fund shares purchased either directly or through a financial
intermediary, such as a broker-dealer. Transactions through financial
intermediaries typically are placed with a Fund on an omnibus basis and include
both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple investors.
These purchase and sale transactions are generally netted against one another
and placed on an aggregate basis; consequently the identities of the individuals
on whose behalf the transactions are placed generally are not known to the fund.
For this reason, the fund has undertaken to notify financial intermediaries of
their obligation to assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and to
collect and remit the proceeds to a Fund. However, due to operational
requirements, the intermediaries' methods for tracking and calculating the fee
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General. Policies and procedures affecting transactions in Fund shares can be
changed at any time without notice, subject to applicable law. Transactions may
be contingent upon proper completion of application forms and other documents by
shareholders and their receipt by a Fund's agents. Transaction delays in
processing (and changing account features) due to circumstances within or beyond
the control of a Fund and its agents may occur. Shareholders (or their financial
service firms) are responsible for all losses and fees resulting from bad
checks, cancelled orders or the failure to consummate transactions effected
pursuant to instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.

In addition, the Funds reserve the right to suspend or postpone redemptions as
permitted pursuant to Section 22(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Generally, those circumstances are when 1) the New York Stock Exchange is closed
other than customary weekend or holiday closings; 2) trading on the New York
Stock Exchange is restricted; 3) an emergency exists which makes the disposal of
securities owned by a fund or the fair determination of the value of the fund's
net assets not reasonably practicable; or 4) the SEC, by order, permits the
suspension of the right of redemption. Redemption payments by wire may also be
delayed in the event of a non-routine closure of the Federal Reserve wire
payment system.

A request for repurchase (confirmed redemption) may be communicated by a
shareholder through a financial services firm to DWS-SDI, which firms must
promptly submit orders to be effective.

Redemption requests must be unconditional. Redemption requests (and a stock
power for certificated shares) must be duly endorsed by the account holder. As
specified in the prospectus, signatures may need to be guaranteed by a
commercial bank, trust company, savings and loan association, federal savings
bank, member firm of a national securities exchange or other financial
institution permitted by SEC rule. Additional documentation may be required,
particularly from institutional and fiduciary account holders, such as
corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act),
executors, administrators, trustees or guardians.

If the proceeds of the redemption (prior to the imposition of any contingent
deferred sales charge) are $100,000 or less and the proceeds are payable to the
shareholder of record at the address of record, normally a telephone request or
a written request by any one account holder without a signature guarantee is
sufficient for redemptions by individual or joint account holders, and trust,
executor and guardian account holders, provided the trustee, executor or
guardian is named in the account registration. Other institutional account
holders may exercise this special privilege of redeeming shares by telephone
request or written request without signature guarantee subject to the same
conditions as individual account holders, provided that this privilege has been
pre-authorized by the institutional account holder by written instruction to the
Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed. This privilege may not be
used to redeem shares held in certificated form and may not be used if the
shareholder's account has had an address change within 15 days of the redemption
request.

Wires. Delivery of the proceeds of a wire redemption of $250,000 or more may be
delayed by a Fund for up to seven days if a Fund or the Shareholder Service
Agent deems it appropriate under then-current market conditions. The ability to
send wires is limited by the business hours and holidays of the firms involved.
A Fund is not responsible for the efficiency of the federal wire system or the
account holder's financial services firm or bank. The account holder is
responsible for any charges imposed by the account holder's firm or bank. To
change the designated account to receive wire redemption proceeds, send a
written request to the Fund Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed
as described above or contact the firm through which Fund shares were purchased.

Automatic Withdrawal Plan. The owner of $5,000 or more of a class of the Fund's
shares at the offering price (net asset value plus, in the case of Class A
shares, the initial sales charge) may provide for the payment from the owner's
account of any requested dollar amount to be paid to the owner or a designated
payee monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. The $5,000 minimum account
size is not applicable to IRAs. The minimum periodic payment is $50. The maximum
annual rate at which shares subject to CDSC may be redeemed is 12% of the net
asset value of the account. Shares are redeemed so that the payee should receive
payment approximately the first of the month. Investors using this Plan must
reinvest Fund distributions.

Non-retirement plan shareholders may establish an Automatic Withdrawal Plan (the
"Plan") to receive monthly, quarterly or periodic redemptions from their account
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designate which day they want the automatic withdrawal to be processed. The
check amounts may be based on the redemption of a fixed dollar amount, fixed
share amount, percent of account value or declining balance. The Plan provides
for income dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, to be reinvested
in additional shares. Shares are then liquidated as necessary to provide for
withdrawal payments. Since the withdrawals are in amounts selected by the
investor and have no relationship to yield or income, payments received cannot
be considered as yield or income on the investment and the resulting
liquidations may deplete or possibly extinguish the initial investment and any
reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions. Any such requests must be
received by a Fund's transfer agent ten days prior to the date of the first
automatic withdrawal. An Automatic Withdrawal Plan may be terminated at any time
by the shareholder, the Corporation or its agent on written notice, and will be
terminated when all shares of a Fund under the Plan have been liquidated or upon
receipt by the Trust of notice of death of the shareholder.

The purchase of Class A shares while participating in an automatic withdrawal
plan will ordinarily be disadvantageous to the investor because the investor
will be paying a sales charge on the purchase of shares at the same time that
the investor is redeeming shares upon which a sales charge may have already been
paid. Therefore, a Fund will not knowingly permit additional investments of less
than $2,000 if the investor is at the same time making systematic withdrawals.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC). The following example will illustrate
the operation of the CDSC. Assume that an investor makes a single purchase of
$10,000 of the Fund's Class B shares and that 16 months later the value of the
shares has grown by $1,000 through reinvested dividends and by an additional
$1,000 of share appreciation to a total of $12,000. If the investor were then to
redeem the entire $12,000 in share value, the CDSC would be payable only with
respect to $10,000 because neither the $1,000 of reinvested dividends nor the
$1,000 of share appreciation is subject to the charge. The charge would be at
the rate of 3.00% ($300) because it was in the second year after the purchase
was made.

The rate of the CDSC is determined by the length of the period of ownership.
Investments are tracked on a monthly basis. The period of ownership for this
purpose begins the first day of the month in which the order for the investment
is received. For example, an investment made in March of the year of investment
will be eligible for the second year's charge if redeemed on or after March of
the following year. In the event no specific order is requested when redeeming
shares subject to a CDSC, the redemption will be made first from shares
representing reinvested dividends and then from the earliest purchase of shares.
DWS-SDI receives any CDSC directly. The charge will not be imposed upon
redemption of reinvested dividends or share appreciation.

The Class A CDSC will be waived in the event of:

(a)      redemptions by a participant-directed qualified retirement plan
         described in Code Section 401(a), a participant-directed non-qualified
         deferred compensation plan described in Code Section 457 or a
         participant-directed qualified retirement plan described in Code
         Section 403(b)(7) which is not sponsored by a K-12 school district;

(b)      redemptions by employer-sponsored employee benefit plans using the
         subaccount record keeping system made available through ADP, Inc. under
         an alliance with DWS-SDI and its affiliates;

(c)      redemption of shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint
         owner) who has died or is disabled (under certain circumstances);

(d)      redemption of shares of a shareholder (including a registered joint
         owner) who after purchase of the shares being redeemed becomes totally
         disabled (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social
         Security Administration);

(e)      redemptions under the Fund's Automatic Withdrawal Plan at a maximum of
         12% per year of the net asset value of the account;



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(f)      redemptions of shares whose dealer of record at the time of the
         investment notifies DWS-SDI that the dealer waives the discretionary
         commission applicable to such Large Order NAV Purchase; and

(g)      redemptions for certain loan advances, hardship provisions or returns
         of excess contributions from retirement plans.

The Class B CDSC will be waived for the circumstances set forth in items (c),
(d), (e) and (g) for Class A shares. In addition, this CDSC will be waived:

(h)      for redemptions made pursuant to any IRA systematic withdrawal based on
         the shareholder's life expectancy including, but not limited to,
         substantially equal periodic payments described in Internal Revenue
         Code Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) prior to age 59 1/2;

(i)      for redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70
         1/2 from an IRA account (with the maximum amount subject to this waiver
         being based only upon the shareholder's DWS Scudder IRA accounts); and

(j)      in connection with the following redemptions of shares held by employer
         sponsored employee benefit plans maintained on the subaccount record
         keeping system made available through ADP under an alliance with
         DWS-SDI and its affiliates: (1) to satisfy participant loan advances
         (note that loan repayments constitute new purchases for purposes of the
         CDSC and the conversion privilege), (2) in connection with retirement
         distributions (limited at any one time to 12% of the total value of
         plan assets invested in the Fund), (3) in connection with distributions
         qualifying under the hardship provisions of the Internal Revenue Code,
         (4) representing returns of excess contributions to such plans and (5)
         in connection with direct "roll over" distributions from a Flex Plan
         into a DWS Scudder IRA under the Class A net asset value purchase
         privilege.

The Class C CDSC will be waived for the circumstances set forth in items (b),
(c), (d), (e) and (g) for Class A shares and for the circumstances set forth in
items (h) and (i) for Class B shares. In addition, this CDSC will be waived for:

(k)      redemption of shares by an employer sponsored employee benefit plan
         that offers funds in addition to DWS Funds and whose dealer of record
         has waived the advance of the first year administrative service and
         distribution fees applicable to such shares and agrees to receive such
         fees quarterly; and

(l)      redemption of shares purchased through a dealer-sponsored asset
         allocation program maintained on an omnibus record-keeping system
         provided the dealer of record had waived the advance of the first year
         administrative services and distribution fees applicable to such shares
         and has agreed to receive such fees quarterly.

Reinvestment Privilege. A shareholder who has redeemed Class A shares of a Fund
(other than Class A shares of the money funds purchased directly at net asset
value) may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed at net asset value at the
time of the reinvestment in Class A shares of a Fund. A shareholder of a Fund
who redeems Class A shares purchased under the Large Order NAV Purchase
Privilege (see "Purchase, Repurchase and Redemption of Shares - Initial Sales
Charge Alternative - Class A Shares") or Class B shares or Class C shares incurs
a contingent deferred sales charge may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed
at net asset value at the time of the reinvestment in Class A shares, Class B
shares or Class C shares, as the case may be, of a Fund. The amount of any
contingent deferred sales charge also will be reinvested. These reinvested
shares will retain their original cost and purchase date for purposes of the
contingent deferred sales charge. Also, a holder of Class B or Class C shares
who has redeemed shares may reinvest up to the full amount redeemed, less any
applicable contingent deferred sales charge that may have imposed upon the
redemption of such shares, at net asset value in Class A shares of a Fund.
Purchases through the reinvestment privilege are subject to the minimum
investment requirements applicable to the sharing being purchased. The
reinvestment privilege can be used only once as to any specific shares and
reinvestment must be effected within six months of the redemption. If a loss is
realized on the redemption of a Funds' shares, the reinvestment in the same Fund
may be subject to the "wash sale" rules if made within 30 days of the
redemption, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for
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addition, upon a reinvestment, the shareholder may not be permitted to take into
account sales charges incurred on the original purchase of shares in computing
their taxable gain or loss. The reinvestment privilege may be terminated or
modified at any time.

In-kind Redemptions. A Fund reserves the right to honor any request for
redemption or repurchase by making payment in whole or in part in readily
marketable securities. These securities will be chosen by a Fund and valued as
they are for purposes of computing a Fund's net asset value. A redeeming
shareholder who receives such securities will be subject to federal income tax
in the same manner as if a cash distribution had been received. A shareholder
may incur transaction expenses in converting these securities to cash.

Exchanges

Shareholders may request a taxable exchange of their shares for shares of the
corresponding class of other DWS Funds without imposition of a sales charge,
subject to the provisions below. For purposes of calculating any CDSC, amounts
exchanged retain their original cost and purchase date.

Shares of money market funds that were acquired by purchase (not including
shares acquired by dividend reinvestment) are subject to the applicable sales
charge on exchange. Certain series of DWS Target Fund are available on exchange
only during the offering period for such series as described in the applicable
prospectus. Tax Free Money Fund -- Investment Class, NY Tax-Free Money Fund
--Investment Class, Treasury Money Fund -- Investment Class, Money Market Fund
-- Investment Class, Cash Management Fund Institutional, Cash Reserves Fund
Institutional, Treasury Money Fund -- Institutional Class, Cash Reserve Fund,
Inc. Prime Series, Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust
and Investors Cash Trust are available on exchange but only through a financial
services firm having a services agreement with DWS-SDI. All exchanges among
money funds must meet applicable investor eligibility and investment
requirements. Exchanges may only be made for funds that are available for sale
in the shareholder's state of residence. Currently, Tax-Exempt California Money
Market Fund is available for sale only in California.

Shareholders must obtain prospectuses of the Funds they are exchanging into from
dealers, other firms or DWS-SDI. Exchanges are taxable transactions for federal
income tax purposes.

Automatic Exchange Plan (not applicable to Class R shares). The owner of $1,000
or more of any class of shares of a DWS Fund may authorize the automatic
exchange of a specified amount ($50 minimum) of such shares for shares of the
same class of another such DWS Fund. Exchanges will be made automatically until
the shareholder or the Fund terminates the privilege. Exchanges are subject to
the terms and conditions described above.

Multi-Class Conversions. For purposes of conversion to Class A shares, shares
purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions paid
with respect to Class B shares in a shareholder's Fund account will be converted
to Class A shares on a pro rata basis.

Dividends

Each Fund intends to follow the practice of distributing substantially all of
its investment company taxable income, which includes any excess of net realized
short-term capital gains over net realized long-term capital losses. A Fund may
follow the practice of distributing the entire excess of net realized long-term
capital gains over net realized short-term capital losses. However, each Fund
may retain all or part of such gain for reinvestment, after paying the related
federal taxes for which certain shareholders may then be able to claim a credit
against their federal income tax liability. If a Fund does not distribute the
amount of capital gain and/or ordinary income required to be distributed by an
excise tax provision of the Code, the Fund may be subject to that excise tax. In
certain circumstances, a Fund may determine that it is in the interest of
shareholders to distribute less than the required amount.

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund intend to
distribute dividends from their net investment income excluding short-term
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Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund each
intend to distribute dividends from its net investment income excluding
short-term capital gains quarterly in March, June, September and December each
year. Each Fund intends to distribute net realized capital gains after
utilization of capital loss carryforwards, if any, annually to prevent
application of a federal excise tax. An additional distribution may be made, if
necessary.

Any dividends or capital gains distributions declared in October, November or
December with a record date in such a month and paid during the following
January will be treated by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as if
received on December 31 of the calendar year declared.

Dividends paid by the Fund with respect to each class of its shares will be
calculated in the same manner, at the same time and on the same day.

The level of income dividends per share (as a percentage of net asset value)
will be lower for Class B and Class C shares than for Class A shares primarily
as a result of the distribution services fee applicable to Class B and Class C
shares. Distributions of capital gains, if any, will be paid in the same amount
for each class.

Income and capital gain dividends, if any, of a Fund will be credited to
shareholder accounts in full and fractional shares of the same class of the Fund
at net asset value on the reinvestment date, except that, upon written request
to the Shareholder Service Agent, a shareholder may select one of the following
options:

1.        To receive income and short-term capital gain dividends in cash and
          long-term capital gain dividends in shares of the same class at net
          asset value; or

2.        To receive income and capital gain dividends in cash.

Dividends will be reinvested in shares of the same class of a Fund unless
shareholders indicate in writing that they wish to receive them in cash or in
shares of other DWS Funds with multiple classes of shares or DWS Funds as
provided in the prospectus. To use this privilege of investing dividends of a
Fund in shares of another DWS Fund, shareholders must maintain a minimum account
value of $1,000 in the Fund distributing the dividends. The Fund will reinvest
dividend checks (and future dividends) in shares of that same Fund and class if
checks are returned as undeliverable. Dividends and other distributions of the
Fund in the aggregate amount of $10 or less are automatically reinvested in
shares of the same Fund and class unless the shareholder requests in writing
that a check be issued for that particular distribution.

If an investment is in the form of a retirement plan, all dividends and capital
gains distributions must be reinvested into the shareholder's account.

If a shareholder has elected to reinvest any dividends and/or other
distributions, such distributions will be made in shares of that Fund and
confirmations will be mailed to each shareholder. If a shareholder has chosen to
receive cash, a check will be sent. Distributions of investment company taxable
income and net realized capital gains are taxable, whether made in shares or
cash.

Each distribution is accompanied by a brief explanation of the form and
character of the distribution. The characterization of distributions on such
correspondence may differ from the characterization for federal income tax
purposes. In January of each year each Fund issues to each shareholder a
statement of the federal income tax status of all distributions in the prior
calendar year.

Each Fund may at any time vary its foregoing dividend practices and, therefore,
reserves the right from time to time to either distribute or retain for
reinvestment such of its net investment income and its net short-term and
long-term capital gains as its Board determines appropriate under the then
current circumstances. In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, a Fund
may make additional distributions of net investment income or net capital gain
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                                      TAXES

The following is intended to be a general summary of certain US federal income
tax consequences of investing in the Funds. It is not intended as a complete
discussion of all such consequences, nor does it purport to deal with all
categories of investors. This discussion reflects the applicable tax laws of the
United States as of the date of this Statement of Additional Information, which
tax laws may change or be subject to new interpretation by the courts or the
IRS, possibly with retroactive effect. Investors are therefore advised to
consult with their tax advisors before making an investment in a Fund.

Each Fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and
has qualified as such since its inception. Each Fund intends to continue to so
qualify in each taxable year as required under the Code so that it will not be
subject to federal income tax on the income and gains that it distributes to
shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company, each Fund
must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income and the
diversification of its assets. Each Fund is required to distribute to its
shareholders at least 90 percent of its taxable and tax-exempt net investment
income (including net short-term capital gain) and generally is not subject to
federal income tax to the extent that it distributes annually such net
investment income and net capital gains in the manner required under the Code.

If for any taxable year a Fund does not qualify for the special federal income
tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies, all of its taxable income
will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates (without any
deduction for distributions to its shareholders, and all distributions from
earnings and profits, including any distributions of net tax-exempt income and
net long-term capital gains, will be taxable to shareholders as dividends. Such
dividends however would generally be eligible (i) to be treated as "qualified
dividend income," in the case of individual and other noncorporate shareholders,
subject to reduced rates of federal income taxation for taxable years beginning
before January 1, 2011, and (ii) for the 70% dividends received deduction in the
case of corporate shareholders.).

Each Fund is subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax on amounts
required to be but not distributed under a prescribed formula. The formula
requires payment to shareholders during a calendar year of distributions
representing at least 98% of the Fund's taxable ordinary income for the calendar
year and at least 98% of the excess of its capital gains over capital losses
realized during the one-year period ending October 31 (in most cases) of such
year as well as amounts that were neither distributed nor taxed to the Fund
during the prior calendar year. Although each Fund's distribution policies
should enable it to avoid excise tax liability, a Fund may retain (and be
subject to income and/or excise tax on) a portion of its capital gain or other
income if it appears to be in the interest of such Fund.

For federal income tax purposes, distributions of investment company taxable
income (as such is defined in the Code) are generally taxable as ordinary
income, except as discussed below. Taxes on distributions of capital gains are
determined by how long the applicable Fund owned the investments that generated
the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her shares.
Distributions of net capital gains from the sale of investments that the Fund
owned for more than one year and that are properly designated by the Fund as
capital gain dividends will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital
gains. Distributions of gains derived from the sale of investments that the Fund
owned for one year or less will be taxable as ordinary income. For taxable years
beginning on or before December 31, 2010, distributions of investment company
taxable income designated by the Fund as derived from "qualified dividend
income" will be taxed in the hands of individuals and other noncorporate
shareholders at the rates applicable to long-term capital gain, provided certain
holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and Fund
level.

In general, a dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income (at
either the Fund or shareholder level), (1) if the dividend is received with
respect to any share of stock held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day
period beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such
share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend (or, in the case of
certain preferred stock, 91 days during the 181-day period beginning 90 days
before such date), (2) to the extent that the recipient is under an obligation
(whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with
respect to positions in substantially similar or related property, (3) if the
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to have the dividend income treated as investment income for purposes of the
limitation on deductibility of investment interest, or (4) if the dividend is
received from certain foreign corporations.

Dividends from domestic corporations may comprise a substantial part of each
Fund's gross income. If any such dividends constitute a portion of a Fund's
gross income, a portion of the income distributions of a Fund may be eligible
for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations. Shareholders will
be informed of the portion of dividends which so qualify. The dividends-received
deduction is reduced to the extent the shares of a Fund with respect to which
the dividends are received are treated as debt-financed under federal income tax
law and is eliminated if either those shares or the shares of a Fund are deemed
to have been held by the Fund or the shareholder, as the case may be, for less
than 46 days during the 91-day period beginning 45 days before the shares become
ex-dividend.

Any gain resulting from the sale or exchange of Fund shares generally will be
taxable as capital gains. If a shareholder held such shares for more than one
year, the gain will be a long-term capital gain. Long-term capital gain rates
applicable to individuals have been temporarily reduced, in general, to 15% with
lower rates applying to taxpayers in the 10% and 15% rate brackets, for taxable
years beginning on or before December 31, 2010. Any loss realized upon the
redemption of shares held for six months or less at the time of redemption will
be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as
distributions of long-term capital gain during such six-month period.
Furthermore, any loss from the sale or redemption of shares held six months or
less generally will be disallowed to the extent that tax-exempt interest
dividends were paid on such shares.

In some cases, shareholders will not be permitted to take all or a portion of
their sales loads into account for purposes of determining the amount of gain or
loss realized on the disposition of their shares. This prohibition generally
applies where (1) the shareholder incurs a sales load in acquiring the shares of
a Fund, (2) the shares are disposed of before the 91st day after the date on
which they were acquired, and (3) the shareholder subsequently acquires shares
in a Fund or another regulated investment company and the otherwise applicable
sales charge is reduced under a "reinvestment right" received upon the initial
purchase of Fund shares. The term "reinvestment right" means any right to
acquire shares of one or more regulated investment companies without the payment
of a sales load or with the payment of a reduced sales charge. Sales charges
affected by this rule are treated as if they were incurred with respect to the
shares acquired under the reinvestment right. This provision may be applied to
successive acquisitions of fund shares.

Foreign withholding or other foreign taxes with respect to income (possibly
including, in some cases, capital gains) on certain foreign securities may
occur. These taxes may be reduced or eliminated under the terms of an applicable
US income tax treaty. As it is not expected that more than 50% of the value of
total assets will consist of securities issued by foreign corporations, a Fund
will not be eligible to pass through to shareholders its proportionate share of
any foreign taxes paid, with the result that shareholders will not be able to
include in income, and will not be entitled to take any credits or deductions
for such foreign taxes.

Investments in "passive foreign investment companies" could result in fund-level
US federal income tax or other charges on the proceeds from the sales of the
investment in such company; however, this Fund-level tax can be avoided if the
fund makes an election to mark such investment to market annually or treats the
passive foreign investment company as a "qualified electing fund."

A Fund's use of options, futures contracts, forward contracts (to the extent
permitted) and certain other Strategic Transactions will be subject to special
tax rules (including mark-to-market, constructive sale, straddle, wash sale,
short sale and other rules), the effect of which may be to accelerate income,
defer losses, cause adjustments in the holding periods of portfolio securities,
convert capital gains into ordinary income and convert short-term capital losses
into long-term capital losses. These rules could therefore affect the amount,
timing and character of distributions to investors.

Transactions in foreign currencies, foreign investment currency-denominated debt
securities and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts, forward
contracts and similar instruments (to the extent permitted) may give rise to
ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from
fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned.



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Under the backup withholding provisions of the Code, redemption proceeds as well
as distributions may be subject to federal income tax withholding for certain
shareholders, including those who fail to furnish a Fund with their taxpayer
identification numbers and certifications as to their tax status.

Shareholders of a Fund may be subject to state and local taxes on distributions
received from the Fund and on redemptions of a Fund's shares. Any shareholder
who is not a US Person (as such term is defined in the Code) should consider the
US and foreign tax consequences of ownership of shares of a Fund, including the
possibility that such a shareholder may be subject to a flat US withholding tax
rate of 30% (or a potentially lower rate under an applicable income tax treaty)
on amounts constituting ordinary income received by him or her, where such
amounts are treated as income from US sources under the Code. Recently enacted
legislation, however, modifies the tax treatment of certain dividends paid by a
Fund to non-US persons. Effective for taxable years of a Fund before January 1,
2008, a Fund will generally not be required to withhold tax on any amounts paid
to a non-US person with respect to dividends attributable to "qualified
short-term gain" (i.e., the excess of short-term capital gain over net long-term
capital loss) designated as such by the Fund and dividends attributable to
certain US source interest income that would not be subject to federal
withholding tax if earned directly by a non-US person, provided such amounts are
properly designated by the Fund.

Capital gains distributions may be reduced if Fund capital loss carryforwards
are available. Any capital loss carryforwards to which a Fund is entitled is
disclosed in a Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

All distributions by a Fund result in a reduction in the net asset value of that
Fund's shares. Should a distribution reduce the net asset value below a
shareholder's cost basis, such distribution would nevertheless be taxable to the
shareholder as ordinary income or capital gain as described above, even though,
from an investment standpoint, it may constitute a partial return of capital. In
particular, investors should be careful to consider the tax implications of
buying shares just prior to a distribution. The price of shares purchased at
that time includes the amount of the forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing
just prior to a distribution will receive a partial return of capital upon the
distribution, which will nevertheless be taxable to them.

Investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the
application to their own circumstances of the above-described general federal
income taxation rules and with respect to other federal, state, local or foreign
tax consequences to them on an investment in shares of a Fund.

                                 NET ASSET VALUE

The net asset value of shares of each Fund is computed as of the close of
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") on each day the
Exchange is open for trading (the "Value Time"). The Exchange is scheduled to be
closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas, and on the preceding Friday or subsequent Monday
when one of these holidays falls on a Saturday or Sunday, respectively. Net
asset value per share is determined separately for each class of shares by
dividing the value of the total assets of the Fund attributable to the shares of
that class, less all liabilities attributable to that class, by the total number
of shares of that class outstanding. The per share net asset value may be lower
for certain classes of the Fund because of higher expenses borne by these
classes.

An equity security is valued at its most recent sale price on the security's
primary exchange or OTC market as of the Value Time. Lacking any sales, the
security is valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid quotation
and the most recent asked quotation (the "Calculated Mean") on such exchange or
OTC market as of the Value Time. If it is not possible to determine the
Calculated Mean, the security is valued at the most recent bid quotation on such
exchange or OTC market as of the Value Time. In the case of certain foreign
exchanges or OTC markets, the closing price reported by the exchange or OTC
market (which may sometimes be referred to as the "official close" or the
"official closing price" or other similar term) will be considered the most
recent sale price.

Debt securities are valued as follows. Money market instruments purchased with
an original or remaining maturity of 60 days or less, maturing at par, are
valued at amortized cost. Other money market instruments are valued based on
information obtained from an approved pricing agent or, if such information is
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matrix pricing techniques (formula driven calculations based primarily on
current market yields). Bank loans are valued at prices supplied by an approved
pricing agent (which are intended to reflect the mean between the bid and asked
prices), if available, and otherwise at the mean of the most recent bid and
asked quotations or evaluated prices, as applicable, based on quotations or
evaluated prices obtained from one or more broker-dealers. Privately placed debt
securities, other than Rule 144A debt securities, initially are valued at cost
and thereafter based on all relevant factors, including type of security, size
of holding and restrictions on disposition. Municipal debt securities are valued
at prices supplied by an approved pricing agent (which are intended to reflect
the mean between the bid and asked prices), if available, and otherwise at the
mean of the most recent bid and asked quotations or evaluated price obtained
from a broker-dealer. Other debt securities not addressed above are valued at
prices supplied by an Independent Pricing Service, if available, and otherwise
at the most recent bid quotation or evaluated price, as applicable, obtained
from one or more broker-dealers. If it is not possible to value a particular
debt security pursuant to the above methods, the security is valued on the basis
of factors including (but not limited to) maturity, coupon, creditworthiness,
currency denomination, and the movement of the market in which the security is
normally traded.

An exchange-traded option contract on securities, currencies and other financial
instruments is valued at its most recent sale price on the relevant exchange.
Lacking any sales, the option contract is valued at the Calculated Mean. If it
is not possible to determine the Calculated Mean, the option contract is valued
at the most recent bid quotation in the case of a purchased option contract or
the most recent asked quotation in the case of a written option contract, in
each case as of the Value Time. An option contract on securities, currencies and
other financial instruments traded in the OTC market is valued on the Value Date
at the evaluated price provided by the broker-dealer with which it was traded.
Futures contracts (and options thereon) are valued at the most recent settlement
price, if available, on the exchange on which they are traded most extensively.
With the exception of stock index futures contracts which trade on the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange, closing settlement times are prior to the close of trading
on the New York Stock Exchange. For stock index futures contracts which trade on
the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, closing settlement prices are normally
available at approximately 4:20 Eastern time. If no settlement price is
available, the last traded price on such exchange will be used.

If market quotations for a portfolio asset are not readily available or the
value of a portfolio asset as determined in accordance with Board approved
procedures does not represent the fair market value of the portfolio asset, the
value of the portfolio asset is taken to be an amount which, in the opinion of a
Fund's Pricing Committee (or, in some cases, the Board's Valuation Committee),
represents fair market value. The value of other portfolio holdings owned by
each Fund is determined in a manner which is intended to fairly reflect the fair
market value of the asset on the valuation date, based on valuation procedures
adopted by the Fund's Board and overseen primarily by the Fund's Pricing
Committee.

                             DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The following table presents certain information regarding the Board Members and
Officers of the Funds as of March 1, 2008. Each individual's year of birth is
set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each
individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at
least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity,
and (ii) unless otherwise noted, the address of each individual is c/o Deutsche
Asset Management, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Each Board
Member's term of office extends until the next shareholder's meeting called for
the purpose of electing such Board Member and until the election and
qualification of a successor, or until such Board Member sooner dies, retires,
resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the Corporation.

The following individuals hold the same position with the Fund and the
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Independent Board Members

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Name, Year of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the                                                                       Number of Funds
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and                  in DWS Fund
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held                                         Complex Overseen
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<S>                            <C>                                                                     <C>
Paul K. Freeman (1950)         Consultant, World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank;                 59
Chairperson since 2007, and    formerly, Project Leader, International Institute for Applied
Board Member, 2002-present     Systems Analysis (1998-2001); Chief Executive Officer, The Eric
                               Group, Inc. (environmental insurance) (1986-1998)
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John W. Ballantine (1946)      Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk              59
Board Member, 1999-present     Management Officer, First Chicago NBD Corporation/The First
                               National Bank of Chicago (1996-1998); Executive Vice President
                               and Head of International Banking (1995-1996). Directorships:
                               Healthways Inc. (provider of disease and care management
                               services); Portland General Electric (utility company);
                               Stockwell Capital Investments PLC (private equity). Former
                               Directorships: First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. and Oak Brook
                               Bank
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Donald L. Dunaway (1937)       Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A. O. Smith                59
Board Member, 1980-present     Corporation (diversified manufacturer) (1963-1994)
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James R. Edgar (1946)          Distinguished Fellow, University of Illinois, Institute of              59
Board Member, 1999-present     Government and Public Affairs (1999-present); formerly,
                               Governor, State of Illinois (1991-1999). Directorships:  John
                               B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (processor/packager/marketer of nuts,
                               snacks and candy products); Horizon Group Properties, Inc.;
                               Youbet.com (online wagering platform); Alberto-Culver Company
                               (manufactures, distributes and markets health and beauty care
                               products)
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Robert B. Hoffman (1936)       Retired; formerly, Chairman, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.             59
Board Member, 1981-present     (machinery for the mining and paper industries) (1999-2001);
                               prior thereto, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer,
                               Monsanto Company (agricultural, pharmaceutical and
                               nutritional/food products) (1994-1999). Directorship:  RCP
                               Advisors, LLC (a private equity investment advisory firm)
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William McClayton (1944)       Chief Administrative Officer, Diamond Management & Technology           59
Board Member, 2004-present     Consultants, Inc. (global management consulting firm)
                               (2001-present); formerly, Senior Partner, Arthur Andersen LLP
                               (accounting) (1966-2001). Directorship: Board of Managers, YMCA
                               of Metropolitan Chicago. Formerly Trustee, Ravinia Festival
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Shirley D. Peterson (1941)     Retired; formerly, President, Hood College (1995-2000); prior           59
Board Member, 1995-present     thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (law firm); Commissioner,
                               Internal Revenue Service; Assistant Attorney General (Tax), US
                               Department of Justice. Directorships:  Federal Mogul Corp.
                               (supplier of automotive components and subsystems); AK Steel
                               (steel production); Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
                               (April 2004-present); Champion Enterprises, Inc. (manufactured
                               home building); Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (designer,
                               manufacturer and marketer of footwear) (April 2005-present);
                               Trustee, Bryn Mawr College. Former Directorship:  Bethlehem
                               Steel Corp.
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Name, Year of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the                                                                       Number of Funds
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and                  in DWS Fund
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held                                         Complex Overseen
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Robert H. Wadsworth (1940)     President, Robert H. Wadsworth & Associates, Inc. (consulting          62
Board Member, 2004-present     firm) (1983 to present). Formerly, Trustee of New York Board
                               DWS Funds.
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Officers(2)

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Name, Date of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held
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Michael G. Clark(4) (1965)     Managing Director (3), Deutsche Asset Management (2006-present); President of
President, 2006-present        DWS family of funds; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company (since October
                               2007); formerly, Director of Fund Board Relations (2004-2006) and Director of
                               Product Development (2000-2004), Merrill Lynch Investment Managers; Senior Vice
                               President Operations, Merrill Lynch Asset Management (1999-2000)
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John Millette(5) (1962)        Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Vice President 2008 -
present, Secretary,
2001-present
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Paul H. Schubert(4) (1963)     Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since July 2004); formerly,
Chief Financial Officer,       Executive Director, Head of Mutual Fund Services and Treasurer for UBS Family of
2004-present                   Funds (1998-2004); Vice President and Director of Mutual Fund Finance at UBS
Treasurer, 2005-present        Global Asset Management (1994-1998)
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Patricia DeFilippis(4) (1963)  Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (since June 2005); formerly, Counsel,
Assistant Secretary,           New York Life Investment Management LLC (2003-2005); legal associate, Lord,
2005-present                   Abbett & Co. LLC (1998-2003)
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Elisa D. Metzger(4) (1962)     Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since September 2005); formerly,
Assistant Secretary,           Counsel, Morrison and Foerster LLP (1999-2005)
2005-present
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Caroline Pearson(5) (1962)     Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Assistant Secretary,
1998-present
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Paul Antosca(5)                Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since 2006); formerly, Vice President,
(1957)                         The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (1990-2006)
Assistant Treasurer,
2007-present
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Jack Clark (5) (1967)          Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since 2007); formerly, Vice President,
Assistant Treasurer,           State Street Corporation (2002-2007)
2008-present
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Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo(5)   Director(3),Deutsche Asset Management
(1957)
Assistant Treasurer,
2003-present
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Diane Kenneally(5) (1966)      Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Assistant Treasurer,
2008-present
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Name, Date of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held
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Jason Vazquez(4) (1972)        Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (since 2006); formerly, AML Operations
Anti-Money Laundering          Manager for Bear Stearns (2004-2006), Supervising Compliance Principal and
Compliance Officer,            Operations Manager for AXA Financial (1999-2004)
2007-present
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Robert Kloby(4) (1962)         Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (2004-present); formerly, Chief
Chief Compliance Officer,      Compliance Officer/Chief Risk Officer, Robeco USA (2000-2004); Vice President,
2006-present                   The Prudential Insurance Company of America (1988-2000); E.F. Hutton and Company
                               (1984-1988)
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</TABLE>

(1)      Length of time served represents the date that each Board Member was
         first elected to the common Board which oversees a number of investment
         companies, including the Fund, managed by the Advisor. For the officers
         of the Fund, length of time served represents the date that each
         officer was first elected to serve as an officer of any fund overseen
         by the aforementioned common Board.

(2)      As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these
         individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Fund within the
         meaning of the 1940 Act. Interested persons receive no compensation
         from the Fund.

(3)      Executive title, not a board directorship.

(4)      Address:  345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154.

(5)      Address: Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

Officers' Role with Principal Underwriter:  DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.

Paul H. Schubert:                        Vice President
Caroline Pearson:                        Secretary
Philip J. Collora:                       Assistant Secretary

Board Members' Responsibilities. The officers of the Corporation manage its
day-to-day operations under the direction of the Board. The primary
responsibility of the Board is to represent the interests of the shareholders of
the Fund and to provide oversight of the management of the Fund. All of the
Board Members are not "interested persons" of the Advisor.

The Board has adopted its own Governance Procedures and Guidelines and has
established a number of committees, as described below. For each of the
following committees, the Board has adopted a written charter setting forth the
committees' responsibilities.

Board Committees. The Board oversees a number of investment companies managed by
the Advisor. Information shown below represents meetings held on behalf of all
such funds. The common Board has the following committees:

Audit Committee: The Audit Committee, which consists entirely of Independent
Board Members, makes recommendations regarding the selection of independent
registered public accounting firm for the funds, confers with the independent
registered public accounting firm regarding the funds' financial statements, the
results of audits and related matters, and performs such other tasks as the full
Board deems necessary or appropriate. The Audit Committee receives annual
representations from the independent registered public accounting firm as to its
independence. The members of the Audit Committee are William McClayton (Chair),
Donald L. Dunaway and Robert B. Hoffman. The Audit Committee held eight (8)
meetings during calendar year 2007.



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Nominating and Governance Committee: The Nominating and Governance Committee,
which consists entirely of Independent Board Members, seeks and reviews
candidates for consideration as nominees for membership on the Board and
oversees the administration of the funds' Governance Procedures and Guidelines.
The members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are Shirley D. Peterson
(Chair), James R. Edgar and William McClayton. Shareholders wishing to submit
the name of a candidate for consideration as a Board member by the committee
should submit their recommendation(s) and resume to the Secretary of the
Corporation. The Nominating and Governance Committee held six (6) meetings
during calendar year 2007.

Contract Review Committee: The Contract Review Committee, which consists
entirely of Independent Board Members, oversees the annual contract review
process. The members of the Contract Review Committee are Paul K. Freeman
(Chair), John W. Ballantine, Donald L. Dunaway, William McClayton and Robert H.
Wadsworth. The Contract Review Committee held two (2) meetings during calendar
year 2007.

Valuation Committee: The Valuation Committee reviews valuation procedures
adopted by the Board, determines fair value of the Fund's securities as needed
in accordance with the valuation procedures and performs such other tasks as the
full Board deems necessary. The members of the Valuation Committee are John W.
Ballantine (Chair), Robert H. Wadsworth, Donald L. Dunaway (alternate) and
William McClayton (alternate). The Valuation Committee held one (1) meeting for
DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund and DWS Dreman High
Return Equity Fund and two (2) meetings for DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund during calendar year 2007.

Equity Oversight Committee: The Equity Oversight Committee oversees investment
activities of the DWS equity funds overseen by the Board, such as investment
performance and risk, expenses and services provided under the investment
management agreement. The members of the Equity Oversight Committee are John W.
Ballantine (Chair), James R. Edgar and Robert B. Hoffman. The Equity Oversight
Committee held five (5) meetings during calendar year 2007.

Operations Committee: The Operations Committee oversees the operations of the
funds, such as reviewing administrative fees and expenses, distribution
arrangements, portfolio transaction policies, custody and transfer agency
arrangements and shareholder services. Currently, the members of the Operations
Committee are Robert H. Wadsworth (Chair), John W. Ballantine and James R.
Edgar. The Operations Committee held six (6) meetings during calendar year 2007.

Fixed-Income Oversight Committee: The Fixed-Income Oversight Committee oversees
investment activities of the DWS fixed-income funds overseen by the Board, such
as investment performance and risk, expenses and services provided under the
investment management agreement. The members of the Fixed-Income Oversight
Committee are Donald L. Dunaway (Chair), Shirley D. Peterson and Robert H.
Wadsworth. The Fixed-Income Oversight Committee held five (5) meetings during
calendar year 2007.

Remuneration. Each Independent Board Member receives an annual base retainer,
paid quarterly, and, as applicable, an additional annual fixed fee(s) for
serving as committee member, committee chairperson and/or as the Independent
Board chairperson. The Board Members serve as board members of various other
funds advised by the Advisor. The Advisor supervises a Fund's investments, pays
the compensation and expenses of its personnel who serve as Board Members and
officers on behalf of the Funds and receives a management fee for its services.

The Board established a deferred compensation plan for the Independent Board
Members ("Deferred Compensation Plan"). Under the Deferred Compensation Plan,
the Independent Board Members may defer receipt of all, or a portion, of the
compensation they earn for their services to the Funds, in lieu of receiving
current payments of such compensation. Any deferred amount is treated as though
an equivalent dollar amount has been invested in shares of one or more funds
advised by the Advisor ("Shadow Shares"). Governor Edgar currently has elected
to defer at least a portion of his fees. In addition, previously, Mr. Dunaway
elected to defer fees that were payable, which are now included under the
Deferred Compensation Plan. The equivalent Shadow Shares are reflected below in
the table describing the Board Member's share ownership.

Members of the Board who are officers, directors, employees or stockholders of
the Advisor or its affiliates receive no direct compensation from the Funds,
although they are compensated as employees of the Advisor, or its affiliates,
and as a result may be deemed to participate in fees paid by the Funds. The
Independent Board Members are not entitled to benefits under any fund pension or
retirement plan. The following table shows compensation received by each Board
Member from each Fund and aggregate compensation from the DWS Fund complex
during the calendar year 2007.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     Pension or        Total
                                       Compensation   Compensation                   Compensation    Retirement     Compensation
                       Compensation        from           from       Compensation        from         Benefits     Paid to Board
                           from         DWS Dreman     DWS Dreman        from         DWS Dreman       Accrued      Member from
Name of                DWS Large Cap  Concentrated    High Return   DWS Dreman Mid    Small Cap      as Part of      DWS Fund
Board Member            Value Fund      Value Fund    Equity Fund   Cap Value Fund    Value Fund    Fund Expenses  Complex(2)(3)(4)
------------            ----------      ----------    -----------   --------------    ----------    -------------  ----------------

<S>                        <C>            <C>           <C>              <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>
John W. Ballantine         $6,390         $2,050        $11,050          $1,980         $6,630         $0            $215,000
Donald L. Dunaway          $6,020         $1,930        $10,450          $1,850         $6,240         $0            $202,500
James R. Edgar(1)          $5,655         $1,825        $10,185          $1,756         $5,865         $0            $190,000
Paul K. Freeman            $7,870         $2,540        $13,647          $2,448         $8,190         $0            $265,000
Robert B. Hoffman          $5,490         $1,760         $9,560          $1,700         $5,700         $0            $185,000
William McClayton          $6,090         $1,960        $10,530          $1,890         $6,310         $0            $205,000
Shirley D. Peterson(5)     $5,560         $1,790         $9,645          $1,720         $5,780         $0            $187,500
Robert H. Wadsworth        $6,090         $1,960        $10,530          $1,890         $6,310         $0            $245,250
</TABLE>

(1)      Includes deferred fees. Pursuant to a Deferred Compensation Plan, as
         discussed above, deferred amounts are treated as though an equivalent
         dollar amount has been invested in Shadow Shares (as defined above) of
         funds managed by the Advisor in which compensation may be deferred by
         Governor Edgar. Total deferred fees (including interest thereon and the
         return from the assumed investment in the funds managed by the Advisor)
         payable from the Funds to Governor Edgar are $148,538.

(2)      For each Board Member, except Mr. Wadsworth, total compensation for
         calendar year 2007 includes compensation, as of December 31, 2007, for
         service on the boards of 21 trusts/corporations comprised of 59
         funds/portfolios. Mr. Wadsworth's total compensation for calendar year
         2007 was for service on the boards of 24 trusts/corporations comprised
         of 62 funds/portfolios.

(3)      Aggregate compensation includes $25,000 paid to Dr. Freeman for
         numerous special meetings of an ad hoc committee of the Board in
         connection with board consolidation initiatives and $50,000 in annual
         retainer fees received by Dr. Freeman as Chairperson of the Board, for
         which he served through December 31, 2007.

(4)      Does not include $15,000 to be paid to Mr. McClayton in calendar year
         2008 for numerous special meetings of an ad hoc committee of the Board
         in connection with board consolidation initiatives.

Mr. Freeman, prior to his service as Independent Board Member, served as a board
member of certain funds in the Deutsche Bank complex ("DB Funds"). In connection
with his resignation and the resignation of certain other board members of the
DB Funds on July 30, 2002 (the "Effective Date"), which was part of a
restructuring of the boards overseeing the DB Funds, Deutsche Asset Management,
Inc. ("DAMI") agreed to recommend, and, if necessary obtain, directors and
officers ("D&O") liability insurance coverage for the prior board members,
including Mr. Freeman, that is at least as equivalent in scope and amount to the
D&O coverage provided to the prior board members for the six-year period
following the Effective Date. In the event that D&O insurance coverage is not
available in the commercial marketplace on commercially reasonable terms from a
conventional third party insurer, DeAM reserved the right to provide
substantially equivalent protection in the form of an indemnity or financial
guarantee from an affiliate of DeAM. The D&O policy in effect prior to the
Effective Date provided aggregate coverage of $25,000,000, subject to a $250,000
per claim deductible.

Board Member Fund Ownership. Under the Corporation's Governance Procedures and
Guidelines, the Independent Board Members have established the expectation that
within three years of becoming a Board Member, an Independent Board Member will
have invested an amount in those funds he or she oversees (which shall include
amounts held under a deferred fee agreement that are valued based on "shadow
shares" in such funds) in the aggregate in excess of $150,000. Each interested
Board Member is also encouraged to own an amount of shares (based upon their own
individual judgment) of those funds that he or she oversees that is suitable for
his or her own appropriate investment needs. The following tables set forth each
Board Member's share ownership of the Fund and all funds in the DWS Fund complex
overseen by each Board Member as of December 31, 2007.



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Dollar Range    Dollar Range                                         Aggregate Dollar
                       Dollar Range of   of Securities   of Securities   Dollar Range     Dollar Range of   Range of Securities
                          Securities     Owned in DWS    Owned in DWS    of Securities   Securities Owned    Owned in All Funds
                         Owned in DWS    Concentrated     Dreman High    Owned in DWS      in DWS Dreman      in the DWS Fund
                       Large Cap Value       Value      Return Equity   Dreman Mid Cap    Small Cap Value   Complex Overseen by
Name of Board Member         Fund            Fund            Fund         Value Fund           Fund             Board Member
--------------------         ----            ----            ----         ----------           ----             ------------

<S>                    <C>     <C>                                                                                    <C>
John W. Ballantine     $10,001-$50,000   None             Over             None               None                Over $100,000
                                                          $100,000
Donald L. Dunaway*     Over $100,000    $10,001-$50,000                                       Over $100,000       Over $100,000
                                                          $50,001-$100,000 $10,001-$50,000
James R. Edgar*        None             None              Over             None               Over $100,000       Over $100,000
                                                          $100,000
Paul K. Freeman        None             None                               None               $1-$10,000          Over $100,000
                                $50,001-$100,000
Robert B. Hoffman      None             None              None             None               None                Over $100,000
William McClayton      None             None              None             None               None
                                                                                                                 $10,001-$50,000
Shirley D. Peterson    $50,001-$100,000 None              None             None                                   Over $100,000
                                                                                              $50,001-$100,000
Robert H. Wadsworth    None             None              None             None               None                Over $100,000
</TABLE>

*         The dollar range of shares shown includes shadow shares of certain DWS
          family of funds in which Governor Edgar is deemed to be invested
          pursuant to the Funds' Deferred Compensation Plan as more fully
          described above under "Remuneration."

Ownership in Securities of the Advisor and Related Companies

As reported to the Funds, the information in the following table reflects
ownership by the Independent Board Members and their immediate family members of
certain securities as of December 31, 2007. An immediate family member can be a
spouse, children residing in the same household including step and adoptive
children and any dependents. The securities represent ownership in the Advisor
or principal underwriter of the Funds and any persons (other than a registered
investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the Advisor or principal underwriter of the Funds (including
Deutsche Bank AG).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     Value of         Percent of
                                Owner and                                          Securities on     Class on an
Independent                  Relationship to                                       an Aggregate       Aggregate
Board Member                   Board Member         Company      Title of Class        Basis            Basis
------------                   ------------         -------      --------------        -----            -----

<S>     <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>
John W. Ballantine                                    None
Donald L. Dunaway                                     None
James R. Edgar                                        None
Paul K. Freeman                                       None
Robert B. Hoffman                                     None
William McClayton                                     None
Shirley D. Peterson                                   None
Robert H. Wadsworth                                   None
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Securities Beneficially Owned

As of February 11, 2008, all Board Members and Officers of each Fund as a group
owned beneficially (as that term is defined is section 13(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934) less than 1% of the outstanding securities of the Fund.

To the best of each Fund's knowledge, as of February 11, 2008, no person owned
of record or beneficially 5% or more of any class of the Fund's outstanding
shares, except as noted below.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

<S>                                                          <C>                            <C>
JENNIFER FERRARI TTEE                                        2,923,423.67                   20.64% of class A
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST
ADP 401K DAILY VALUATION PROD A
ROSELAND NJ  07068-1739

MORGAN STANLEY & CO.                                         1,132,177.16                   7.99% of class A
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

MORGAN STANLEY & CO.                                           74,953.94                    5.46% of class B
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                   71,053.97                    5.18% of class B
109801250
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                214,549.58                    14.59% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 97EP6
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                 1,363,301.84             45.43% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2020 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                 1,065,235.14             35.50% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2015 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  323,786.28              10.79% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS RETIREMENT FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  211,617.71              7.05% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2030 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105



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DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund

Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                 80,895.91                    6.69% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM 9LPR8
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  127,594.15              33.52% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2020 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   99,203.18              26.06% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2015 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                 28,047.10              7.37% of Institutional class
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM 9LCW6
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   26,033.26              6.84% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS RETIREMENT FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                132,944.12                    8.05% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 9LS15
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  289,023.07              37.08% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2015 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  193,480.66
CUST FBO                                                                              24.82% of Institutional class
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2020 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

GREENLEAF TRUST-MAIN OFFICE 1                                 115,361.18              14.80% of Institutional class
KALAMAZOO MI  49007-4713

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   63,883.31              8.20% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2030 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105



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Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   63,122.15              8.10% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS RETIREMENT FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT                              261,647.61                    19.85% of class S
SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUTUAL
FUND CLIENTS ATTN PRUCHOICE UNIT
NEWARK NJ  07102-4056

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC                                       139,969.27                    10.62% of class S
REINVEST ACCOUNT
ATTN MUTUAL FUND DEPT
SAN FRANCISCO CA  94104-4151

ELIZABETH S DICK                                               95,299.78                    7.23% of class S
C/O E DICK SMITH
BOSTON MA  02114-4131

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                               3,080,619.38                   8.15% of class A
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM (97HB0)
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                  241,031.47                    9.26% of class B
XXXXXXXXXX
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                               1,717,794.85                   24.51% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 97EP5
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                  498,537.58                    7.11% of class C
XXXXXXXXXX
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                985,164.01              27.18% of Institutional class
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM (9LEW4)
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

NAT'L FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP FOR                             633,778.22              17.48% of Institutional class
EXCL BENEFIT OUR CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK NY  10281-1003



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Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC                                      1,163,733.60                   19.00% of class S
REINVEST ACCOUNT
ATTN MUTUAL FUND DEPT
SAN FRANCISCO CA  94104-4151

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT                              865,503.10                    14.13% of class S
SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUTUAL
FUND CLIENTS ATTN PRUCHOICE UNIT
MAIL STOP NJ 05-11-20
NEWARK NJ  07102-4056
</TABLE>

Agreement to Indemnify Independent Directors for Certain Expenses

In connection with litigation or regulatory action related to possible improper
market timing or other improper trading activity or possible improper marketing
and sales activity in certain DWS Funds (the "Affected Funds"), DIMA has agreed
to indemnify and hold harmless the Affected Funds ("Fund Indemnification
Agreement") against any and all loss, damage, liability and expense, arising
from market timing or marketing and sales matters alleged in any enforcement
actions brought by governmental authorities involving or potentially affecting
the Affected Funds or DIMA ("Enforcement Actions") or that are the basis for
private actions brought by shareholders of the Affected Funds against the
Affected Funds, their directors and officers, DIMA and/or certain other parties
("Private Litigation"), or any proceedings or actions that may be threatened or
commenced in the future by any person (including governmental authorities),
arising from or similar to the matters alleged in the Enforcement Actions or
Private Litigation. In recognition of its undertaking to indemnify the Affected
Funds and in light of the rebuttable presumption generally afforded to
independent directors/trustees of investment companies that they have not
engaged in disabling conduct, DIMA has also agreed, subject to applicable law
and regulation, to indemnify Messrs. Ballantine, Dunaway, Edgar, Freeman,
Hoffman and Ms. Peterson, each of whom is an independent director and was a
director at the time DIMA entered into the Fund Indemnification Agreement (the
"Covered Directors"), against certain liabilities the Covered Directors may
incur from the matters alleged in any Enforcement Actions or Private Litigation
or arising from or similar to the matters alleged in the Enforcement Actions or
Private Litigation, and advance expenses that may be incurred by the Covered
Directors in connection with any Enforcement Actions or Private Litigation. DIMA
is not, however, required to provide indemnification and advancement of
expenses: (1) with respect to any proceeding or action which the Affected Funds'
Board determines that the Covered Directors ultimately would not be entitled to
indemnification or (2) for any liability of the Covered Directors to the
Affected Funds or their shareholders to which the Covered Director would
otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of the Covered Director's duties as a director
of the Affected Funds as determined in a final adjudication in such action or
proceeding. The estimated amount of any expenses that may be advanced to the
Covered Directors or indemnity that may be payable under the indemnity
agreements is currently unknown. This undertaking by DIMA will survive the
termination of the investment management agreements between DIMA and the
Affected Funds.

                                FUND ORGANIZATION

DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High
Return Equity Fund, DWS Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
are each a series of DWS Value Series, Inc. the "Corporation"). The Corporation
was organized as a Maryland corporation in October, 1987 and has an authorized
capitalization of 4,775,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value common stock (with
675,000,000 designated for a class of shares not sold herein). In April 1998,
the Corporation changed its name from Kemper Value Fund, Inc. to Kemper Value
Series, Inc. On May 29, 2001, Kemper Value Series, Inc. changed its name to
Scudder Value Series, Inc. On February 6, 2006, Scudder Value Series, Inc.
changed its name to DWS Value Series, Inc. Also, on February 6, 2006, Scudder
Large Cap Value Fund, Scudder Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, Scudder Dreman
High Return Equity Fund, Scudder Mid Cap Value Fund and Scudder Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund changed their


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names to DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS
Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund, respectively. Currently, Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class S
and Institutional Class shares are offered by DWS Dreman High Return Equity
Fund. Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class and Class S shares are
offered by DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS
Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. Currently, Class A, Class B, Class C and
Institutional Class shares are offered by DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund.

Organizational Description

The Directors have the authority to create additional Funds and to designate the
relative rights and preferences as between the different Funds. The Directors
also may authorize the division of shares of a Fund into different classes,
which may bear different expenses. All shares issued and outstanding are fully
paid and non-assessable, transferable, have no pre-emptive or conversion rights
and are redeemable as described in the SAI and in a Fund's prospectus. Each
share has equal rights with each other share of the same class of the Fund as to
voting, dividends, exchanges, conversion features and liquidation. Shareholders
are entitled to one vote for each full share held and fractional votes for
fractional shares held. The Directors may also terminate any Fund or class by
notice to the shareholders without shareholder approval.

The Corporation is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders unless
required by the 1940 Act. Special meetings of shareholders may be called by the
Chairman, President or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors and
shall be called by the Secretary upon the written request of the holders of at
least twenty-five percent of the shares of the capital stock of the Corporation
issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at such meeting.

Maryland corporate law provides that a Director of the Corporation shall not be
liable for actions taken in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonable
believes to be in the best interests of the Corporation and with the care that
an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use in similar
circumstances. In so acting, a Director shall be fully protected in relying in
good faith upon the records of the Corporation and upon reports made to the
Corporation by persons selected in good faith by the Directors as qualified to
make such reports. The By-Laws provide that the Corporation will indemnify
Directors and officers of the Corporation against liabilities and expenses
actually incurred in connection with litigation in which they may be involved
because of their positions with the Corporation. However, nothing in the
Articles of Incorporation, as amended, or the By-Laws protects or indemnifies a
Director or officer against any liability to which he or she would otherwise be
subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office.

Each Director serves until the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for
the purpose of electing Directors and until the election and qualification of a
successor or until such Director sooner dies, resigns, retires or is removed.

Any of the Directors may be removed (provided the aggregate number of Directors
after such removal shall not be less than one) with cause, by the action of a
majority of the remaining Directors. Any Director may be removed at any meeting
of shareholders by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares. The Directors
shall promptly call a meeting of the shareholders for the purpose of voting upon
the question of removal of any such Director or Directors when requested in
writing to do so by the holders of not less than ten percent of the outstanding
shares, and in that connection, the Directors will assist shareholder
communications to the extent provided for in Section 16(c) under the 1940 Act.

It is possible that a Fund might become liable for a misstatement regarding
another Fund in this Statement of Additional Information. The Directors of each
Fund have considered this and approved the use of a combined SAI for the Funds.

                             PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

The Funds have delegated proxy voting responsibilities to their investment
advisor, subject to the Board's general oversight. The Funds have delegated
proxy voting to the Advisor with the direction that proxies should be voted
consistent with the Funds' best economic interests. The Advisor has adopted its
own Proxy Voting Policies and



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Procedures ("Policies"), and Proxy Voting Guidelines ("Guidelines") for this
purpose. The Policies address, among other things, conflicts of interest that
may arise between the interests of the Funds, and the interests of the Advisor
and its affiliates, including the Funds' principal underwriter. The Guidelines
set forth the Advisor's general position on various proposals, such as:

o        Shareholder Rights -- The Advisor generally votes against proposals
         that restrict shareholder rights.

o        Corporate Governance -- The Advisor generally votes for confidential
         and cumulative voting and against supermajority voting requirements for
         charter and bylaw amendments. The Advisor generally votes for proposals
         to restrict a chief executive officer from serving on more than three
         outside boards of directors. The Advisor generally votes against
         proposals that require a company to appoint a Chairman who is an
         independent director.

o        Anti-Takeover Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for proposals that
         require shareholder ratification of poison pills or that request boards
         to redeem poison pills, and votes against the adoption of poison pills
         if they are submitted for shareholder ratification. The Advisor
         generally votes for fair price proposals.

o        Compensation Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for executive cash
         compensation proposals, unless they are unreasonably excessive. The
         Advisor generally votes against stock option plans that do not meet the
         Advisor's criteria.

o        Routine Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for the ratification of
         auditors, procedural matters related to the annual meeting and changes
         in company name, and against bundled proposals and adjournment.

The general provisions described above do not apply to investment companies. The
Advisor generally votes proxies solicited by investment companies in accordance
with the recommendations of an independent third party, except for proxies
solicited by or with respect to investment companies for which the Advisor or an
affiliate serves as investment advisor or principal underwriter ("affiliated
investment companies"). The Advisor votes affiliated investment company proxies
in the same proportion as the vote of the investment company's other
shareholders (sometimes called "mirror" or "echo" voting). Master fund proxies
solicited from feeder funds are voted in accordance with applicable requirements
of the 1940 Act.

Although the Guidelines set forth the Advisor's general voting positions on
various proposals, the Advisor may, consistent with the Funds' best interests,
determine under some circumstances to vote contrary to those positions.

The Guidelines on a particular issue may or may not reflect the view of
individual members of the Board or of a majority of the Board. In addition, the
Guidelines may reflect a voting position that differs from the actual practices
of the public companies within the Deutsche Bank organization or of the
investment companies for which the Advisor or an affiliate serves as investment
advisor or sponsor.

The Advisor may consider the views of a portfolio company's management in
deciding how to vote a proxy or in establishing general voting positions for the
Guidelines, but management's views are not determinative.

As mentioned above, the Policies describe the way in which the Advisor resolves
conflicts of interest. To resolve conflicts, the Advisor, under normal
circumstances, votes proxies in accordance with its Guidelines. If the Advisor
departs from the Guidelines with respect to a particular proxy or if the
Guidelines do not specifically address a certain proxy proposal, a proxy voting
committee established by the Advisor will vote the proxy. Before voting any such
proxy, however, the Advisor's conflicts review committee will conduct an
investigation to determine whether any potential conflicts of interest exist in
connection with the particular proxy proposal. If the conflicts review committee
determines that the Advisor has a material conflict of interest, or certain
individuals on the proxy voting committee should be recused from participating
in a particular proxy vote, it will inform the proxy voting committee. If
notified that the Advisor has a material conflict, or fewer than three voting
members are eligible to participate in the proxy vote, typically the Advisor
will engage an independent third party to vote the proxy or follow the proxy
voting recommendations of an independent third party.



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Under certain circumstances, the Advisor may not be able to vote proxies or the
Advisor may find that the expected economic costs from voting outweigh the
benefits associated with voting. For example, the Advisor may not vote proxies
on certain foreign securities due to local restrictions or customs. The Advisor
generally does not vote proxies on securities subject to share blocking
restrictions.

You may obtain information about how a Fund voted proxies related to its
portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 by visiting the
Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov or by visiting our
Web site at dws-scudder.com (click on "proxy voting" at the bottom of the page).

                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements, including the investment portfolios of DWS Large Cap
Value Fund, DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity
Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund,
together with the Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,
Financial Highlights and notes to financial statements in the Annual Report to
the Shareholders of each Fund dated November 30, 2007, are incorporated herein
by reference and are hereby deemed to be a part of this combined Statement of
Additional Information.

                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The CUSIP numbers for each class of DWS Large Cap Value Fund discussed in this
Statement of Additional Information are:

Class A: 23338F 101

Class B: 23338F 200

Class C: 23338F 309

Institutional Class: 23338F 705

DWS Large Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP numbers for each class of DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund discussed
in this Statement of Additional Information are:

Class A: 23338F 689

Class B: 23338F 671

Class C: 23338F 663

Institutional Class: 23338F 655

DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP numbers for each class of DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund discussed
in this Statement of Additional Information are:

Class A: 23338F 804

Class B: 23338F 887

Class C: 23338F 879

Institutional Class:  23338F 838



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Class R: 23338F 861

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP numbers for each class of DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund discussed in
this Statement of Additional Information are:

Class A: 23338F 747

Class B: 23338F 739

Class C: 23338F 721

Institutional Class: 23338F 697

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP numbers for each class of DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund discussed in
this Statement of Additional Information are:

Class A:  23338F 820

Class B:  23338F 812

Class C:  23338F 796

Institutional Class:  23338F 754

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

Many of the investment changes in the Fund will be made at prices different from
those prevailing at the time they may be reflected in a regular report to
shareholders of the Fund. These transactions will reflect investment decisions
made by the Advisor in light of the Fund's investment objective and policies,
its other portfolio holdings and tax considerations, and should not be construed
as recommendations for similar action by other investors.

The Fund's prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information omit
certain information contained in the Registration Statement and its amendments
which the Fund has filed with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 and
reference is hereby made to the Registration Statement for further information
with respect to a Fund and the securities offered hereby. The Registration
Statement and its amendments are available for inspection by the public at the
offices of the SEC in Washington, D.C.



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                                   APPENDIX A

BOND AND COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS

Set forth below are descriptions of ratings which represent opinions as to the
quality of the securities. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are
relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- CORPORATE BOND RATINGS

Aaa: Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt-edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa: Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade
bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection
may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuations of protective elements
may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make
the long-term risk appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

A: Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper -medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present, but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba: Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest
and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safe-guarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterizes bonds in this class.

B: Bonds which are rated B are considered speculative and generally lack
characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal
payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period
of time may be small.

Caa: Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.

Ca: Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are highly speculative.
Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

C: Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds, typically are in
default and can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining
any real investment standing.

Note: Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 to each generic rating
classification from Aa through Caa in its corporate bond rating system. The
modifier 1 indicates that the issue ranks in the higher end of its generic
rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier
3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its generic rating
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MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor
short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term
programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations
generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless
explicitly noted. Issuers rated Prime-1 or P-1 (or supporting institutions) have
a superior ability for repayment of short-term debt obligations. Prime-1 or P-1
repayment ability will often be evidenced by many of the following
characteristics:

Leading market positions in well established industries.

High rates of return on funds employed.

Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and ample
asset protection.

Broad margins in earnings coverage of fixed financial charges and high internal
cash generation.

Well established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources of
alternate liquidity.

Issuers rated Prime-2 or P-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong ability
for repayment of short-term debt obligations. This will normally be evidenced by
many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends
and coverage ratios, while sound, may be more subject to variation.
Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by
external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS SERVICES -- CORPORATE BOND RATINGS

INVESTMENT GRADE

AAA: Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P's to a debt
obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA: Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the higher rated issues only in small degree.

A: Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories.

BBB: Debt rated BBB has an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay
principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse
economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a
weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for debt in this category
than in higher rated categories.

SPECULATIVE GRADE

Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC, and C has significant speculative characteristics
with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal. BB indicates the
least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such debt will likely have
some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large
uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to
adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.

The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
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B: Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has the
capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business,
financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to
pay interest and repay principal.

The B rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied BB or BB- rating.

CCC: Debt rated CCC has a current vulnerability to default, and is dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

The CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied B or B- rating.

CC: Debt rated CC has a current high vulnerability to default, and is dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal.

The rating CC is also applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which is
assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.

C: The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which
is assigned an actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may be used to
cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service
payments are continued.

C1: The Rating C1 is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is being
paid.

D: Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even if the
applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that
such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating also will be
used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are
jeopardized.

Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.

R: Debt rated `R' is under regulatory supervision owing to its financial
condition. During the pendency of the regulatory supervision, the regulators may
have the power to favor one class of obligations over others or pay some
obligations and not others.

N.R.: Bonds may lack a S&P's rating because no public rating has been requested,
because there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or because
S&P's does not rate a particular type of obligation as a matter of policy.

STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS SERVICES -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

S&P's commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered short-term in the relevant market.

A-1: This highest category indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus (+) sign designation.

A-2: Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
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A-3: Issues carrying this designation have adequate capacity for timely payment.
However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely
to lead to a weakened capacity of the issuer to meet its financial commitments.

FITCH INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- BOND RATINGS

INVESTMENT GRADE

AAA: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit quality.
The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay interest and repay
principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably foreseeable events.

AA: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is very strong, although
not quite as strong as bonds rated AAA. Bonds rated in the AAA and AA categories
are not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions and
circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.

BBB: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of good credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances, however, are
more likely to have adverse impact on these bonds, and therefore, impair timely
payment. The likelihood that the ratings of these bonds will fall below
investment grade is higher than for bonds with higher ratings.

SPECULATIVE GRADE

BB: Bonds are considered speculative. The obligor's ability to pay interest and
repay principal may be affected over time by adverse economic changes. However,
business or financial alternatives may be available which could assist the
obligor in satisfying its debt service requirements.

B: Bonds are considered highly speculative. While bonds in this class are
currently meeting debt service requirements, the probability of continued timely
payment of principal and interest reflects the obligor's limited margin of
safety and the need for reasonable business and economic activity throughout the
life of the issue.

CCC: Bonds have certain identifiable characteristics which, if not remedied, may
lead to default. The ability to meet obligations requires an advantageous
business and economic environment.

CC: Bonds are minimally protected. Default in payment of interest and/or
principal seems probable over time.

C: Bonds are in imminent default in payment of interest or principal.

DDD, DD, and D: Bonds are in default of interest and/or principal payments. Such
bonds are extremely speculative and should be valued on the basis of their
ultimate recovery value in liquidation or reorganization of the obligor. DDD
represents the highest potential for recovery on these bonds, and D represents
the lowest potential for recovery.

Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from AA to CC may be appended by the addition
of a plus or minus sign to denote the relative status within the rating
category.

NR: Indicates that Fitch Rating does not publicly rate the specific issue.



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FITCH INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

Fitch's short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are payable on demand
or have original maturities of generally up to three years, including commercial
paper, certificates of deposit, medium-term notes, and municipal and investment
notes.

F-1+: Exceptionally Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating are
regarded as having the strongest capacity for timely payment.

F-1: Very Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating reflect a capacity
for timely payment only slightly less than issues rated F-1+.

F-2: Good Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating have a satisfactory
capacity for timely payment, but the margin of safety is not as great as the
F-1+ and F-1 categories.

F-3: Fair Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating have characteristics
suggesting that the capacity for timely payment is adequate; however, near-term
adverse changes could cause these securities to be rated below investment grade.

B: Speculative. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments,
plus vulnerability to near-term adverse changes in financial and economic
conditions.

C: High default risk. Default is a real possibility. Capacity for meeting
financial commitments is solely reliant upon a sustained, favorable business and
economic environment.

D: Default. Denotes actual or imminent payment default.





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                   DWS VALUE SERIES, Inc. (the "Corporation")

                            DWS Large Cap Value Fund
                                     Class S

                          DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
                                     Class S

                         DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
                                     Class S

                       DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
                                     Class S













                       STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

                                  March 1, 2008

This combined Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should
be read in conjunction with the applicable combined prospectus dated March 1,
2008, as amended from time to time, for DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman
High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund (each a "Fund," and collectively, the "Funds"),. The prospectus may
be obtained without charge by contacting DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc., 222
South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (800) 621-1148, or from the firm
from which this Statement of Additional Information was obtained and is also
available along with other related materials on the Securities and Exchange
Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov).

The financial statements and accompanying notes contained in the Annual Report
to Shareholders dated November 30, 2007 for each are incorporated by reference
and are hereby deemed to be part of this Statement of Additional Information
("SAI").

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is incorporated by reference
into the applicable combined prospectus for the Funds.



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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS......................................................1

INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES...........................................3
         Investment Techniques...............................................3
         Portfolio Holdings.................................................19

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS.....................................................20
         Investment Advisor.................................................20
         Sub-Advisors.......................................................25
         Compensation of Portfolio Managers.................................27

FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS......................................................35
         Administrator......................................................35
         Underwriter........................................................35
         Fund Accounting Agent..............................................36
         Custodian..........................................................36
         Transfer Agent and Shareholder Service Agent.......................37
         Legal Counsel......................................................37
         Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm......................37

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS......................................................37

PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES...........................................41

TAXES.......................................................................52

NET ASSET VALUE.............................................................55

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS......................................................56

FUND ORGANIZATION...........................................................66

PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES.....................................................67

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................68

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION......................................................68

APPENDIX A..................................................................70



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                             INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

Except as otherwise indicated, each Fund's investment objective and policies are
not fundamental and may be changed without a vote of shareholders. There can be
no assurance that a Fund's objective will be met.

Any investment restrictions herein which involve a maximum percentage of
securities or assets shall not be considered to be violated unless an excess
over the percentage occurs immediately after and is caused by an acquisition or
encumbrance of securities or assets of, or borrowings by, a Fund.

Each Fund has elected to be classified as a diversified series of an open-end
investment management company.

A diversified fund may not, with respect to 75% of total assets, invest more
than 5% of total assets in the securities of a single issuer or invest in more
than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer.

Fundamental Restrictions

As a matter of fundamental policy, each Fund may not:

(1)      borrow money, except as permitted under the Investment Company Act of
         1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and as interpreted or modified by
         regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time;

(2)      issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as
         amended, and as interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having
         jurisdiction, from time to time;

(3)      concentrate its investments in a particular industry, as that term is
         used in the 1940 Act, as amended, and as interpreted or modified by
         regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time;

(4)      engage in the business of underwriting securities issued by others,
         except to the extent that a Fund may be deemed to be an underwriter in
         connection with the disposition of portfolio securities;

(5)      purchase or sell real estate, which term does not include securities of
         companies which deal in real estate or mortgages or investments secured
         by real estate or interests therein, except that a Fund reserves
         freedom of action to hold and to sell real estate acquired as a result
         of a Fund's ownership of securities;

(6)      purchase physical commodities or contracts relating to physical
         commodities; or

(7)      make loans except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as amended, and as
         interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having jurisdiction,
         from time to time.

A fundamental policy may not be changed without the approval of a majority of
the outstanding voting securities of a Fund which, under the 1940 Act and the
rules thereunder and as used in this Statement of Additional Information, means
the lesser of (1) 67% or more of the voting securities present at such meeting,
if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund
are present or represented by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities of a Fund.

Non-Fundamental Restrictions

As a matter of nonfundamental policy, each Fund currently does not intend to:

(1)      borrow money in an amount greater than 10% of its total assets except
         (i) for temporary or emergency purposes and (ii) by engaging in reverse
         repurchase agreements, dollar rolls, or other investments or
         transactions described in a Fund's registration statement which may be
         deemed to be borrowings;



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(2)      enter into either reverse repurchase agreements or dollar rolls in an
         amount greater than 5% of its total assets;

(3)      purchase securities on margin or make short sales, except (i) short
         sales against the box, (ii) in connection with arbitrage transactions,
         (iii) for margin deposits in connection with futures contracts, options
         or other permitted investments, (iv) that transactions in futures
         contracts and options shall not be deemed to constitute selling
         securities short, and (v) that a Fund may obtain such short-term
         credits as may be necessary for the clearance of securities
         transactions;

(4)      purchase options, unless the aggregate premiums paid on all such
         options held by a Fund at any time do not exceed 20% of its total
         assets; or sell put options, if as a result, the aggregate value of the
         obligations underlying such put options would exceed 50% of its total
         assets;

(5)      enter into futures contracts or purchase options thereon unless
         immediately after the purchase, the value of the aggregate initial
         margin with respect to such futures contracts entered into on behalf of
         a Fund and the premiums paid for such options on futures contracts does
         not exceed 5% of the fair market value of a Fund's total assets;
         provided that in the case of an option that is in-the-money at the time
         of purchase, the in-the-money amount may be excluded in computing the
         5% limit;

(6)      purchase warrants if as a result, such securities, taken at the lower
         of cost or market value, would represent more than 5% of the value of a
         Fund's total assets (for this purpose, warrants acquired in units or
         attached to securities will be deemed to have no value);

(7)      acquire securities of registered open-end investment companies or
         registered unit investment trusts in reliance on Sections 12(d)(1)(F)
         or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act;

(8)      invest more than 15% of net assets in illiquid securities; and

(9)      lend portfolio securities in an amount greater than 33 1/3% of its
         total assets.

The Directors of the Corporation have voluntarily adopted certain nonfundamental
policies and restrictions. Nonfundamental policies may be changed by the
Directors of the Corporation without requiring prior notice to or approval of
shareholders. For each Fund, the Board will provide shareholders with at least
60 days' notice prior to making a change to such Fund's 80% investment policy,
as described in the Funds' prospectuses.

Temporary Defensive Policy. For temporary defensive purposes, each Fund may
invest up to 50% of its assets in cash or defensive-type securities, such as
high-grade debt securities, US government securities, and high quality money
market instruments. Because these defensive policies differ from the Funds'
investment objectives, a Fund may not achieve its goal during a defensive
period.

Master/feeder Fund Structure. The Board of Directors has the discretion to
retain the current distribution arrangement for a Fund while investing in a
master fund in a master/feeder fund structure as described below.

A master/feeder fund structure is one in which a fund (a "feeder fund"), instead
of investing directly in a portfolio of securities, invests most or all of its
investment assets in a separate registered investment company (the "master
fund") with substantially the same investment objective and policies as the
feeder fund. Such a structure permits the pooling of assets of two or more
feeder funds, preserving separate identities or distribution channels at the
feeder fund level. Based on the premise that certain of the expenses of
operating an investment portfolio are relatively fixed, a larger investment
portfolio may eventually achieve a lower ratio of operating expenses to average
net assets. An existing investment company is able to convert to a feeder fund
by selling all of its investments, which involves brokerage and other
transaction costs and realization of a taxable gain or loss, or by contributing
its assets to the master fund and avoiding transaction costs and, if proper
procedures are followed, the realization of taxable gain or loss.



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                       INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES

Investment Techniques

Descriptions in this Statement of Additional Information of a particular
investment practice or technique in which a Fund may engage are meant to
describe the spectrum of investments that Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the "Advisor"), or a subadvisor ("Sub-Advisor"), in its
discretion might, but is not required to, use in managing each Fund's portfolio
assets. For purposes of this section only, references to the "Advisor" may also
refer to a Fund's subadvisor. The Advisor, may in its discretion at any time
employ such practice, technique or instrument for one or more Funds but not for
all funds advised by it. Furthermore, it is possible that certain types of
financial instruments or investment techniques described herein may not be
available, permissible, economically feasible or effective for their intended
purposes in all markets. Certain practices, techniques or instruments may not be
principal activities of the Funds, but, to the extent employed, could from time
to time have a material impact on a Fund's performance. It is possible that
certain investment practices and techniques described below may not be
permissible for a Fund based on its investment restrictions, as described
herein, and in the Fund's applicable prospectus.

Borrowing. As a matter of fundamental policy, a Fund will not borrow money,
except as permitted under the 1940 Act, and as interpreted or modified by
regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time. While the
Corporation's Board of Directors does not currently intend to borrow for
investment leveraging purposes, if such a strategy were implemented in the
future it would increase a Fund's volatility and the risk of loss in a declining
market. Borrowing by a Fund will involve special risk considerations. Although
the principal of a Fund's borrowings will be fixed, a Fund's assets may change
in value during the time a borrowing is outstanding, thus increasing exposure to
capital risk.

Common Stocks. Common stock is issued by companies to raise cash for business
purposes and represents a proportionate interest in the issuing companies.
Therefore, a Fund participates in the success or failure of any company in which
it holds stock. The market values of common stock can fluctuate significantly,
reflecting the business performance of the issuing company, investor perception
and general economic and financial market movements. Despite the risk of price
volatility, however, common stocks have historically offered a greater potential
for long-term gain on investment, compared to other classes of financial assets
such as bonds or cash equivalents, although there can be no assurance that this
will be true in the future.

Convertible Securities. A Fund may invest in convertible securities, that is,
bonds, notes, debentures, preferred stocks and other securities that are
convertible into common stock. Investments in convertible securities can provide
an opportunity for capital appreciation and/or income through interest and
dividend payments by virtue of their conversion or exchange features.

The convertible securities in which a Fund may invest are either fixed income or
zero coupon debt securities that may be converted or exchanged at a stated or
determinable exchange ratio into underlying shares of common stock. The exchange
ratio for any particular convertible security may be adjusted from time to time
due to stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, other corporate distributions or
scheduled changes in the exchange ratio. Convertible debt securities and
convertible preferred stocks, until converted, have general characteristics
similar to both debt and equity securities. Although to a lesser extent than
with debt securities generally, the market value of convertible securities tends
to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, tends to increase as
interest rates decline. In addition, because of the conversion or exchange
feature, the market value of convertible securities typically changes as the
market value of the underlying common stocks changes, and, therefore, also tends
to follow movements in the general market for equity securities. A unique
feature of convertible securities is that, as the market price of the underlying
common stock declines, convertible securities tend to trade increasingly on a
yield basis, and so may not experience market value declines to the same extent
as the underlying common stock. When the market price of the underlying common
stock increases, the prices of the convertible securities tend to rise as a
reflection of the value of the underlying common stock, although typically not
as much as the underlying common stock. While no securities investments are
without risk, investments in convertible securities generally entail less risk
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As debt securities, convertible securities are investments that provide for a
stream of income (or in the case of zero coupon securities, accretion of income)
with generally higher yields than common stocks. Convertible securities
generally offer lower yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality
because of their conversion or exchange features.

Of course, like all debt securities, there can be no assurance of income or
principal payments because the issuers of the convertible securities may default
on their obligations.

Convertible securities generally are subordinated to other similar but
non-convertible securities of the same issuer, although convertible bonds, as
corporate debt obligations, enjoy seniority in right of payment to all equity
securities, and convertible preferred stock is senior to common stock, of the
same issuer. However, because of the subordination feature, convertible bonds
and convertible preferred stock typically have lower ratings than similar
non-convertible securities. Convertible securities may be issued as fixed income
obligations that pay current income or as zero coupon notes and bonds, including
Liquid Yield Option Notes ("LYONs"(TM)).

Depositary Receipts. A Fund may invest in sponsored or unsponsored American
Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global
Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), International Depositary Receipts ("IDRs") and
other types of Depositary Receipts (which, together with ADRs, EDRs, GDRs and
IDRs are hereinafter referred to as "Depositary Receipts"). Depositary Receipts
provide indirect investment in securities of foreign issuers. Prices of
unsponsored Depositary Receipts may be more volatile than if they were sponsored
by the issuer of the underlying securities. Depositary Receipts may not
necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities
into which they may be converted. In addition, the issuers of the stock of
unsponsored Depositary Receipts are not obligated to disclose material
information in the United States and, therefore, there may not be a correlation
between such information and the market value of the Depositary Receipts. ADRs
are Depositary Receipts that are bought and sold in the United States and are
typically issued by a US bank or trust company which evidence ownership of
underlying securities by a foreign corporation. GDRs, IDRs and other types of
Depositary Receipts are typically issued by foreign banks or trust companies,
although they may also be issued by United States banks or trust companies, and
evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by either a foreign or a
United States corporation. Generally, Depositary Receipts in registered form are
designed for use in the United States securities markets and Depositary Receipts
in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the United
States. For purposes of a Fund's investment policies, the Fund's investments in
ADRs, GDRs and other types of Depositary Receipts will be deemed to be
investments in the underlying securities. Depositary Receipts, including those
denominated in US dollars will be subject to foreign currency exchange rate
risk. However, by investing in US dollar-denominated ADRs rather than directly
in foreign issuers' stock, a Fund avoids currency risks during the settlement
period. In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for
most ADRs. However, certain Depositary Receipts may not be listed on an exchange
and therefore may be illiquid securities.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). An ETF is a fund that holds a portfolio of common
stocks or bonds designed to track the performance of a securities index or
industry sector. ETFs trade on a securities exchange and their shares may, at
times, trade at a premium or discount to their NAV. In addition, an ETF may not
replicate exactly the performance of the index it seeks to track for a number of
reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF. ETFs incur fees and
expenses, such as operating expenses, licensing fees, trustee fees and marketing
expenses, which are borne proportionately by ETF shareholders, such as the
Funds. The Funds will also incur brokerage costs when purchasing and selling
shares of ETFs. See also "Investment Techniques-Investment Company Securities".

Eurodollar Instruments. A fund may make investments in Eurodollar instruments
for hedging purposes or to enhance potential gain. Eurodollar instruments are US
dollar-denominated futures contracts or options thereon which are linked to the
London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), although foreign currency-denominated
instruments are available from time to time. Eurodollar futures contracts enable
purchasers to obtain a fixed rate for the lending of funds and sellers to obtain
a fixed rate for borrowings. A Fund might use Eurodollar futures contracts and
options thereon to hedge against changes in LIBOR, to which many interest rate
swaps and fixed income instruments are linked.

Investing in Emerging Markets. A Fund's investments in foreign securities may be
in developed countries or in countries considered by a Fund's Advisor to have
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economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature than in the
United States, and to political systems that may be less stable. A developing or
emerging market country can be considered to be a country that is in the initial
stages of its industrialization cycle. Currently, emerging markets generally
include every country in the world other than the United States, Canada, Japan,
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and most Western European
countries. Currently, investing in many emerging markets may not be desirable or
feasible because of the lack of adequate custody arrangements for a Fund's
assets, overly burdensome repatriation and similar restrictions, the lack of
organized and liquid securities markets, unacceptable political risks or other
reasons. As opportunities to invest in securities in emerging markets develop, a
Fund may expand and further broaden the group of emerging markets in which it
invests. In the past, markets of developing or emerging market countries have
been more volatile than the markets of developed countries; however, such
markets often have provided higher rates of return to investors. The Advisor
believes that these characteristics may be expected to continue in the future.

Most emerging securities markets have substantially less volume and are subject
to less governmental supervision than US securities markets. Securities of many
issuers in emerging markets may be less liquid and more volatile than securities
of comparable domestic issuers. In addition, there is less regulation of
securities exchanges, securities dealers, and listed and unlisted companies in
emerging markets than in the US.

Emerging markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in
certain markets there have been times when settlements have not kept pace with
the volume of securities transactions. Delays in settlement could result in
temporary periods when a portion of the assets of a Fund is uninvested and no
return is earned thereon. The inability of a Fund to make intended security
purchases due to settlement problems could cause a Fund to miss attractive
investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to
settlement problems could result either in losses to a Fund due to subsequent
declines in value of the portfolio security or, if a Fund has entered into a
contract to sell the security, could result in possible liability to the
purchaser. Costs associated with transactions in foreign securities are
generally higher than costs associated with transactions in US securities. Such
transactions also involve additional costs for the purchase or sale of foreign
currency.

Certain emerging markets require prior governmental approval of investments by
foreign persons, limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a
particular company, limit the investment by foreign persons only to a specific
class of securities of a company that may have less advantageous rights than the
classes available for purchase by domiciliaries of the countries and/or impose
additional taxes on foreign investors. Certain emerging markets may also
restrict investment opportunities in issuers in industries deemed important to
national interest.

Certain emerging markets may require governmental approval for the repatriation
of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign
investors. In addition, if a deterioration occurs in an emerging market's
balance of payments or for other reasons, a country could impose temporary
restrictions on foreign capital remittances. A fund could be adversely affected
by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for
repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to a fund of any
restrictions on investments.

In the course of investment in emerging markets, a Fund will be exposed to the
direct or indirect consequences of political, social and economic changes in one
or more emerging markets. While a Fund will manage its assets in a manner that
will seek to minimize the exposure to such risks, there can be no assurance that
adverse political, social or economic changes will not cause a Fund to suffer a
loss of value in respect of the securities in a Fund's portfolio.

The risk also exists that an emergency situation may arise in one or more
emerging markets as a result of which trading of securities may cease or may be
substantially curtailed and prices for a Fund's securities in such markets may
not be readily available. During this period, a Fund's securities in the
affected markets will be valued at fair value determined in good faith by or
under the direction of a Fund's Board.

Volume and liquidity in most foreign markets are less than in the US, and
securities of many foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than
securities of comparable US companies. Fixed commissions on foreign securities
exchanges are generally higher than negotiated commissions on US exchanges,
although a Fund endeavors to achieve the most favorable net results on its
portfolio transactions. There is generally less government supervision and
regulation of business and industry practices, securities exchanges, brokers,
dealers and listed companies than in the US Mail service between the US and
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increasing the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of
certificates for certificated portfolio securities. In addition, with respect to
certain emerging markets, there is the possibility of expropriation or
confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic
developments which could affect a Fund's investments in those countries.
Moreover, individual emerging market economies may differ favorably or
unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments position.

A Fund may have limited legal recourse in the event of a default with respect to
certain debt obligations it holds. If the issuer of a fixed-income security
owned by a Fund defaults, a Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery.
Debt obligations issued by emerging market country governments differ from debt
obligations of private entities; remedies from defaults on debt obligations
issued by emerging market governments, unlike those on private debt, must be
pursued in the courts of the defaulting party itself. A Fund's ability to
enforce its rights against private issuers may be limited. The ability to attach
assets to enforce a judgment may be limited. Legal recourse is therefore
somewhat diminished. Bankruptcy, moratorium and other similar laws applicable to
private issuers of debt obligations may be substantially different from those of
other countries. The political context, expressed as an emerging market
governmental issuer's willingness to meet the terms of the debt obligation, for
example, is of considerable importance. In addition, no assurance can be given
that the holders of commercial bank debt may not contest payments to the holders
of debt obligations in the event of default under commercial bank loan
agreements.

Income from securities held by a Fund could be reduced by a withholding tax at
the source or other taxes imposed by the emerging market countries in which a
fund makes its investments. A Fund's net asset value may also be affected by
changes in the rates or methods of taxation applicable to a Fund or to entities
in which a Fund has invested. The Advisor will consider the cost of any taxes in
determining whether to acquire any particular investments, but can provide no
assurance that the taxes will not be subject to change.

Many emerging markets have experienced substantial, and, in some periods,
extremely high rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid
fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have adverse
effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market
countries. In an attempt to control inflation, wage and price controls have been
imposed in certain countries. Of these countries, some, in recent years, have
begun to control inflation through prudent economic policies.

Emerging market governmental issuers are among the largest debtors to commercial
banks, foreign governments, international financial organizations and other
financial institutions. Certain emerging market governmental issuers have not
been able to make payments of interest on or principal of debt obligations as
those payments have come due. Obligations arising from past restructuring
agreements may affect the economic performance and political and social
stability of those issuers.

Governments of many emerging market countries have exercised and continue to
exercise substantial influence over many aspects of the private sector through
the ownership or control of many companies, including some of the largest in any
given country. As a result, government actions in the future could have a
significant effect on economic conditions in emerging markets, which in turn,
may adversely affect companies in the private sector, general market conditions
and prices and yields of certain of the securities in a Fund's portfolio.
Expropriation, confiscatory taxation, nationalization, political, economic or
social instability or other similar developments have occurred frequently over
the history of certain emerging markets and could adversely affect a Fund's
assets should these conditions recur.

The ability of emerging market country governmental issuers to make timely
payments on their obligations is likely to be influenced strongly by the
issuer's balance of payments, including export performance, and its access to
international credits and investments. An emerging market whose exports are
concentrated in a few commodities could be vulnerable to a decline in the
international prices of one or more of those commodities. Increased
protectionism on the part of an emerging market's trading partners could also
adversely affect a country's exports and diminish its trade account surplus, if
any. To the extent that emerging markets receive payment for its exports in
currencies other than dollars or non-emerging market currencies, its ability to
make debt payments denominated in dollars or non-emerging market currencies
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Another factor bearing on the ability of emerging market countries to repay debt
obligations is the level of international reserves of the country. Fluctuations
in the level of these reserves affect the amount of foreign exchange readily
available for external debt payments and thus could have a bearing on the
capacity of emerging market countries to make payments on these debt
obligations.

To the extent that an emerging market country cannot generate a trade surplus,
it must depend on continuing loans from foreign governments, multilateral
organizations or private commercial banks, aid payments from foreign governments
and inflows of foreign investment. The access of emerging markets to these forms
of external funding may not be certain, and a withdrawal of external funding
could adversely affect the capacity of emerging market country governmental
issuers to make payments on their obligations. In addition, the cost of
servicing emerging market debt obligations can be affected by a change in
international interest rates since the majority of these obligations carry
interest rates that are adjusted periodically based upon international rates.

Foreign Securities. Investing in foreign securities involves certain special
considerations, including those set forth below, which are not typically
associated with investing in US securities and which may favorably or
unfavorably affect a Fund's performance. As foreign companies are not generally
subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards,
practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to domestic companies,
there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company than
about a domestic company. Many foreign securities markets, while growing in
volume of trading activity, have substantially less volume than the US market,
and securities of some foreign issuers are less liquid and more volatile than
securities of domestic issuers. Similarly, volume and liquidity in most foreign
bond markets is less than in the US and, at times, volatility of price can be
greater than in the US. Fixed commissions on some foreign securities exchanges
and bid to asked spreads in foreign bond markets are generally higher than
commissions or bid to asked spreads on US markets, although the Advisor will
endeavor to achieve the most favorable net results on its portfolio
transactions. There is generally less governmental supervision and regulation of
securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies in foreign countries than in
the US. It may be more difficult for a fund's agents to keep currently informed
about corporate actions in foreign countries which may affect the prices of
portfolio securities. Communications between the US and foreign countries may be
less reliable than within the US, thus increasing the risk of delayed
settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio
securities. Payment for securities without delivery may be required in certain
foreign markets. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there
is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or
social instability, or diplomatic developments which could affect US investments
in those countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably
or unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as growth of gross national
product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and
balance of payments position. The management of a Fund seeks to mitigate the
risks associated with the foregoing considerations through continuous
professional management.

Illiquid Securities and Restricted Securities. A Fund may purchase securities
that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale ("restricted
securities"). Generally speaking, restricted securities may be sold (i) only to
qualified institutional buyers; (ii) in a privately negotiated transaction to a
limited number of purchasers; (iii) in limited quantities after they have been
held for a specified period of time and other conditions are met pursuant to an
exemption from registration; or (iv) in a public offering for which a
registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Issuers of restricted securities may not be subject to the disclosure
and other investor protection requirements that would be applicable if their
securities were publicly traded.

Restricted securities are often illiquid, but they may also be liquid. For
example, restricted securities that are eligible for resale under Rule 144A are
often deemed to be liquid.

The Funds' Board has approved guidelines for use by the Advisor in determining
whether a security is liquid or illiquid. Among the factors the Advisor may
consider in reaching liquidity decisions relating to Rule 144A securities are:
(1) the frequency of trades and quotes for the security; (2) the number of
dealers wishing to purchase or sell the security and the number of other
potential purchasers; (3) dealer undertakings to make a market in the security;
and (4) the nature of the security and the nature of the market for the security
(i.e., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting
offers, and the mechanics of the transfer. Issuers of restricted securities may
not be subject to the disclosure and other investor protection requirement that
would be applicable if their securities were publicly traded. Where a
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a fund may be required to bear all or part of the registration expenses. A Fund
may be deemed to be an "underwriter" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended when selling restricted securities to the public and, in such event,
a Fund may be liable to purchasers of such securities if the registration
statement prepared by the issuer is materially inaccurate or misleading.

A Fund may also purchase securities that are not subject to legal or contractual
restrictions on resale, but that are deemed illiquid. Such securities may be
illiquid, for example, because there is a limited trading market for them.

A fund may be unable to sell a restricted or illiquid security. In addition, it
may be more difficult to determine a market value for restricted or illiquid
securities. Moreover, if adverse market conditions were to develop during the
period between a Fund's decision to sell a restricted or illiquid security and
the point at which a fund is permitted or able to sell such security, a fund
might obtain a price less favorable than the price that prevailed when it
decided to sell. This investment practice, therefore, could have the effect of
increasing the level of illiquidity of a Fund.

Impact of Large Redemptions and Purchases of Fund shares. From time to time,
shareholders of a Fund (which may include affiliated and/or non-affiliated
registered investment companies that invest in a Fund) may make relatively large
redemptions or purchases of Fund shares. These transactions may cause a Fund to
have to sell securities or invest additional cash, as the case may be. While it
is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time,
there could be adverse effects on a Fund's performance to the extent that a Fund
may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when it would not
otherwise do so. These transactions could also accelerate the realization of
taxable income if sales of securities resulted in capital gains or other income
and could also increase transaction costs, which may impact a Fund's expense
ratio.

IPO Risk. Securities issued through an initial public offering (IPO) can
experience an immediate drop in value if the demand for the securities does not
continue to support the offering price. Information about the issuers of IPO
securities is also difficult to acquire since they are new to the market and may
not have lengthy operating histories. A Fund may engage in short-term trading in
connection with its IPO investments, which could produce higher trading costs
and adverse tax consequences. The number of securities issued in an IPO is
limited, so it is likely that IPO securities will represent a smaller component
of a Fund's portfolio as the fund's assets increase (and thus have a more
limited effect on the fund's performance).

Interfund Borrowing and Lending Program. The Funds have received exemptive
relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which permits
the Funds to participate in an interfund lending program among certain
investment companies advised by the Advisor. The interfund lending program
allows the participating funds to borrow money from and loan money to each other
for temporary or emergency purposes. The program is subject to a number of
conditions designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all participating
funds, including the following: (1) no fund may borrow money through the program
unless it receives a more favorable interest rate than a rate approximating the
lowest interest rate at which bank loans would be available to any of the
participating funds under a loan agreement; and (2) no fund may lend money
through the program unless it receives a more favorable return than that
available from an investment in repurchase agreements and, to the extent
applicable, money market cash sweep arrangements. In addition, a fund may
participate in the program only if and to the extent that such participation is
consistent with the fund's investment objectives and policies (for instance,
money market funds would normally participate only as lenders and tax exempt
funds only as borrowers). Interfund loans and borrowings may extend overnight,
but could have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one
day's notice. A fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if
an interfund loan is called or not renewed. Any delay in repayment to a lending
fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional costs. The
program is subject to the oversight and periodic review of the Boards of the
participating funds. To the extent a Fund is actually engaged in borrowing
through the interfund lending program, such Fund intends to comply with its
fundamental and nonfundamental policy regarding borrowing.

Investment Company Securities. A fund may acquire securities of other investment
companies to the extent consistent with its investment objective and subject to
the limitations of the 1940 Act. A fund will indirectly bear its proportionate
share of any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment
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For example, a fund may invest in a variety of investment companies which seek
to track the composition and performance of specific indexes or a specific
portion of an index. These index-based investments hold substantially all of
their assets in securities representing their specific index. Accordingly, the
main risk of investing in index-based investments is the same as investing in a
portfolio of equity securities comprising the index. The market prices of
index-based investments will fluctuate in accordance with both changes in the
market value of their underlying portfolio securities and due to supply and
demand for the instruments on the exchanges on which they are traded (which may
result in their trading at a discount or premium to their NAVs). Index-based
investments may not replicate exactly the performance of their specified index
because of transaction costs and because of the temporary unavailability of
certain component securities of the index.

Examples of index-based investments include:

SPDRs(R): SPDRs, an acronym for "Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts," are
based on the S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index. They are issued by the SPDR
Trust, a unit investment trust that holds shares of substantially all the
companies in the S&P 500 in substantially the same weighting and seeks to
closely track the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

MidCap SPDRs(R): MidCap SPDRs are based on the S&P MidCap 400 Index. They are
issued by the MidCap SPDR Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
of securities consisting of substantially all of the common stocks in the S&P
MidCap 400 Index in substantially the same weighting and seeks to closely track
the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

Select Sector SPDRs(R): Select Sector SPDRs are based on a particular sector or
group of industries that are represented by a specified Select Sector Index
within the Standard & Poor's Composite Stock Price Index. They are issued by The
Select Sector SPDR Trust, an open-end management investment company with nine
portfolios that each seeks to closely track the price performance and dividend
yield of a particular Select Sector Index.

DIAMONDS(SM): DIAMONDS are based on the Dow Jones Industrial Average(SM). They
are issued by the DIAMONDS Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
of all the component common stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and seeks
to closely track the price performance and dividend yield of the Dow.

Nasdaq-100 Shares: Nasdaq-100 Shares are based on the Nasdaq-100 Index. They are
issued by the Nasdaq-100 Trust, a unit investment trust that holds a portfolio
consisting of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same
weighting, as the component stocks of the Nasdaq-100 Index and seeks to closely
track the price performance and dividend yield of the Index.

Investment of Uninvested Cash Balances. A Fund may have cash balances that have
not been invested in portfolio securities ("Uninvested Cash"). Uninvested Cash
may result from a variety of sources, including dividends or interest received
from portfolio securities, unsettled securities transactions, reserves held for
investment strategy purposes, scheduled maturity of investments, liquidation of
investment securities to meet anticipated redemptions and dividend payments and
new cash received from investors. Uninvested Cash may be invested directly in
money market instruments or other short-term debt obligations. Pursuant to an
Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, a Fund may use Uninvested Cash to purchase
shares of affiliated funds including money market funds, short-term bond funds
and Cash Management QP Trust, or one or more future entities for which the
Advisor acts as trustee or investment advisor that operate as cash management
investment vehicles and that are excluded from the definition of investment
company pursuant to Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act (collectively,
the "Central Funds") in excess of the limitations of Section 12(d)(1) of the
1940 Act. Investment by a Fund in shares of the Central Funds will be in
accordance with a Fund's investment policies and restrictions as set forth in
its registration statement.

Certain of the Central Funds comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The other
Central Funds are or will be short-term bond funds that invest in fixed-income
securities and maintain a dollar weighted average maturity of three years or
less. Each of the Central Funds will be managed specifically to maintain a
highly liquid portfolio, and access to them will enhance a Fund's ability to
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A Fund will invest Uninvested Cash in Central Funds only to the extent that a
Fund's aggregate investment in the Central Funds does not exceed 25% of its
total assets. Purchase and sales of shares of Central Funds are made at net
asset value.

Investment-Grade Bonds. A Fund may purchase "investment-grade" bonds, which are
those rated Aaa, Aa, A or Baa by Moody's or AAA, AA, A or BBB by S&P or, if
unrated, judged to be of equivalent quality as determined by the Advisor.
Moody's considers bonds it rates Baa to have speculative elements as well as
investment-grade characteristics. To the extent that a Fund invests in
higher-grade securities, a fund will not be able to avail itself of
opportunities for higher income which may be available at lower grades.

Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may lend its investment securities to
approved institutional borrowers who need to borrow securities in order to
complete certain transactions, such as covering short sales, avoiding failures
to deliver securities or completing arbitrage operations. By lending its
investment securities, a Fund attempts to increase its net investment income
through the receipt of interest on the loan. Any gain or loss in the market
price of the securities loaned that might occur during the term of the loan
would belong to a fund. Each Fund may lend its investment securities so long as
the terms, structure and the aggregate amount of such loans are not inconsistent
with the 1940 Act or the rules and regulations or interpretations of the SEC
thereunder, which currently require that (a) the borrower pledge and maintain
with a Fund collateral consisting of liquid, unencumbered assets having a value
at all times not less than 100% of the value of the securities loaned, (b) the
borrower add to such collateral whenever the price of the securities loaned
rises (i.e., the borrower "marks to the market" on a daily basis), (c) the loan
be made subject to termination by a Fund at any time, and (d) a Fund receives
reasonable interest on the loan (which may include the Fund investing any cash
collateral in interest bearing short-term investments), and distributions on the
loaned securities and any increase in their market value. There may be risks of
delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral
should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, loans will be
made only to borrowers selected by a Fund's delegate after a commercially
reasonable review of relevant facts and circumstances, including the
creditworthiness of the borrower.

At the present time, the staff of the SEC does not object if an investment
company pays reasonable negotiated fees in connection with loaned securities, so
long as such fees are set forth in a written contract and approved by the
investment company's Board of Directors. In addition, voting rights may pass
with the loaned securities, but if a material event occurs affecting an
investment on loan, the loan must be called and the securities voted. Pursuant
to an exemptive order granted by the SEC, cash collateral received by a fund may
be invested in a money market fund managed by the Advisor (or one of its
affiliates).

Privatized Enterprises. A Fund may invest in foreign securities which may
include securities issued by enterprises that have undergone or are currently
undergoing privatization. The governments of certain foreign countries have, to
varying degrees, embarked on privatization programs contemplating the sale of
all or part of their interests in state enterprises. A Fund's investments in the
securities of privatized enterprises may include privately negotiated
investments in a government or state-owned or controlled company or enterprise
that has not yet conducted an initial equity offering, investments in the
initial offering of equity securities of a state enterprise or former state
enterprise and investments in the securities of a state enterprise following its
initial equity offering.

In certain jurisdictions, the ability of foreign entities, such as a Fund, to
participate in privatizations may be limited by local law, or the price or terms
on which a Fund may be able to participate may be less advantageous than for
local investors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that governments that have
embarked on privatization programs will continue to divest their ownership of
state enterprises, that proposed privatizations will be successful or that
governments will not re-nationalize enterprises that have been privatized.

In the case of the enterprises in which a Fund may invest, large blocks of the
stock of those enterprises may be held by a small group of stockholders, even
after the initial equity offerings by those enterprises. The sale of some
portion or all of those blocks could have an adverse effect on the price of the
stock of any such enterprise.

Prior to making an initial equity offering, most state enterprises or former
state enterprises go through an internal reorganization or management. Such
reorganizations are made in an attempt to better enable these enterprises to
compete in the private sector. However, certain reorganizations could result in
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function as well as an enterprise's prior management and may have a negative
effect on such enterprise. In addition, the privatization of an enterprise by
its government may occur over a number of years, with the government continuing
to hold a controlling position in the enterprise even after the initial equity
offering for the enterprise.

Prior to privatization, most of the state enterprises in which a Fund may invest
enjoy the protection of and receive preferential treatment from the respective
sovereigns that own or control them. After making an initial equity offering,
these enterprises may no longer have such protection or receive such
preferential treatment and may become subject to market competition from which
they were previously protected. Some of these enterprises may not be able to
operate effectively in a competitive market and may suffer losses or experience
bankruptcy due to such competition.

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"). A Fund may invest in REITs. REITs are
sometimes informally characterized as equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid
REITs. Investment in REITs may subject a Fund to risks associated with the
direct ownership of real estate, such as decreases in real estate values,
overbuilding, increased competition and other risks related to local or general
economic conditions, increases in operating costs and property taxes, changes in
zoning laws, casualty or condemnation losses, possible environmental
liabilities, regulatory limitations on rent and fluctuations in rental income.
Equity REITs generally experience these risks directly through fee or leasehold
interests, whereas mortgage REITs generally experience these risks indirectly
through mortgage interests, unless the mortgage REIT forecloses on the
underlying real estate. Changes in interest rates may also affect the value of a
Fund's investment in REITs. For instance, during periods of declining interest
rates, certain mortgage REITs may hold mortgages that the mortgagors elect to
prepay, which prepayment may diminish the yield on securities issued by those
REITs.

Certain REITs have relatively small market capitalizations, which may tend to
increase the volatility of the market price of their securities. Furthermore,
REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills, have limited
diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in operating and
financing a limited number of projects. REITs are also subject to heavy cash
flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and the possibility of failing to qualify
for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Internal Revenue Code" or the "Code"), and to maintain exemption
from the registration requirements of the 1940 Act. By investing in REITs
indirectly through a Fund, a shareholder will bear not only his or her
proportionate share of the expenses of a Fund, but also, indirectly, similar
expenses of the REITs. In addition, REITs depend generally on their ability to
generate cash flow to make distributions to shareholders.

Repurchase Agreements. A Fund may invest in repurchase agreements pursuant to
its investment guidelines. In a repurchase agreement, a Fund acquires ownership
of a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller,
typically a bank or broker/dealer.

A repurchase agreement provides a means for a Fund to earn income on funds for
periods as short as overnight. It is an arrangement under which the purchaser
(i.e., a Fund) acquires a security (for purposes of this section, "Obligation")
and the seller agrees, at the time of sale, to repurchase the Obligation at a
specified time and price. Securities subject to a repurchase agreement are held
in a segregated account and, as described in more detail below, the value of
such securities is kept at least equal to the repurchase price on a daily basis.
The repurchase price may be higher than the purchase price, the difference being
income to a Fund, or the purchase and repurchase prices may be the same, with
interest at a stated rate due to a Fund together with the repurchase price upon
repurchase. In either case, the income to a Fund is unrelated to the interest
rate on the Obligation itself. Obligations will be held by the custodian or in
the Federal Reserve Book Entry System.

It is not clear whether a court would consider the Obligation purchased by a
Fund subject to a repurchase agreement as being owned by a Fund or as being
collateral for a loan by a fund to the seller. In the event of the commencement
of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to the seller of the
Obligation before repurchase of the Obligation under a repurchase agreement, a
Fund may encounter delay and incur costs before being able to sell the security.
Delays may involve loss of interest or decline in price of the Obligation. If
the court characterizes the transaction as a loan and a Fund has not perfected a
security interest in the Obligation, a Fund may be required to return the
Obligation to the seller's estate and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the
seller. As an unsecured creditor, a fund would be at risk of losing some or all
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with any unsecured debt Obligation purchased for a Fund, the Advisor seeks to
reduce the risk of loss through repurchase agreements by analyzing the
creditworthiness of the obligor, in this case the seller of the Obligation.
Apart from the risk of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, there is also the
risk that the seller may fail to repurchase the Obligation, in which case a Fund
may incur a loss if the proceeds to a Fund of the sale to a third party are less
than the repurchase price. However, if the market value (including interest) of
the Obligation subject to the repurchase agreement becomes less than the
repurchase price (including interest), a Fund will direct the seller of the
Obligation to deliver additional securities so that the market value (including
interest) of all securities subject to the repurchase agreement will equal or
exceed the repurchase price.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements. A Fund may enter into "reverse repurchase
agreements," which are repurchase agreements in which a fund, as the seller of
the securities, agrees to repurchase such securities at an agreed time and
price. A Fund segregates assets in an amount at least equal to its obligation
under outstanding reverse repurchase agreements. A Fund will enter into reverse
repurchase agreements only when the Advisor believes that the interest income to
be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction will be greater
than the interest expense of the transaction. Such transactions may increase
fluctuations in the market value of fund assets and its yield.

Small Company Risk. The Advisor believes that many small companies may have
sales and earnings growth rates which exceed those of larger companies, and that
such growth rates may in turn be reflected in more rapid share price
appreciation over time. However, investing in small company stocks involves
greater risk than is customarily associated with investing in larger, more
established companies. For example, smaller companies can have limited product
lines, markets, or financial and managerial resources. Smaller companies may
also be dependent on one or a few key persons, and may be more susceptible to
losses and risks of bankruptcy. Also, the securities of smaller companies may be
thinly traded (and therefore have to be sold at a discount from current market
prices or sold in small lots over an extended period of time). Transaction costs
in small company stocks may be higher than those of larger companies.

Strategic Transactions and Derivatives. A Fund may, but is not required to,
utilize various other investment strategies as described below for a variety of
purposes, such as hedging various market risks, managing the effective maturity
or duration of the fixed-income securities in each Fund's portfolio or enhancing
potential gain. These strategies may be executed through the use of derivative
contracts.

In the course of pursuing these investment strategies, a Fund may purchase and
sell exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on securities,
equity and fixed-income indices and other instruments, purchase and sell futures
contracts and options thereon, enter into various transactions such as swaps,
caps, floors, collars, currency forward contracts, currency futures contracts,
currency swaps or options on currencies, or currency futures and various other
currency transactions (collectively, all the above are called "Strategic
Transactions"). In addition, Strategic Transactions may also include new
techniques, instruments or strategies that are permitted as regulatory changes
occur. Strategic Transactions may be used without limit (subject to certain
limits imposed by the 1940 Act) to attempt to protect against possible changes
in the market value of securities held in or to be purchased for a Fund's
portfolio resulting from securities markets or currency exchange rate
fluctuations, to protect a Fund's unrealized gains in the value of its portfolio
securities, to facilitate the sale of such securities for investment purposes,
to manage the effective maturity or duration of fixed-income securities in a
Fund's portfolio, or to establish a position in the derivatives markets as a
substitute for purchasing or selling particular securities. Some Strategic
Transactions may also be used to enhance potential gain although no more than 5%
of a Fund's assets will be committed to certain Strategic Transactions entered
into for non-hedging purposes. Any or all of these investment techniques may be
used at any time and in any combination, and there is no particular strategy
that dictates the use of one technique rather than another, as use of any
Strategic Transaction is a function of numerous variables including market
conditions. The ability of a Fund to utilize these Strategic Transactions
successfully will depend on the Advisor's ability to predict pertinent market
movements, which cannot be assured. Each Fund will comply with applicable
regulatory requirements when implementing these strategies, techniques and
instruments. Strategic Transactions will not be used to alter fundamental
investment purposes and characteristics of a Fund, and a Fund will segregate
assets (or as provided by applicable regulations, enter into certain offsetting
positions) to cover its obligations under options, futures, swaps and other
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Strategic Transactions, including derivative contracts, have risks associated
with them including possible default by the other party to the transaction,
illiquidity and, to the extent the Advisor's view as to certain market movements
is incorrect, the risk that the use of such Strategic Transactions could result
in losses greater than if they had not been used. Use of put and call options
may result in losses to a fund, force the sale or purchase of portfolio
securities at inopportune times or for prices higher than (in the case of put
options) or lower than (in the case of call options) current market values,
limit the amount of appreciation a Fund can realize on its investments or cause
a Fund to hold a security it might otherwise sell. The use of currency
transactions can result in a fund incurring losses as a result of a number of
factors including the imposition of exchange controls, suspension of
settlements, or the inability to deliver or receive a specified currency. The
use of options and futures transactions entails certain other risks. In
particular, the variable degree of correlation between price movements of
futures contracts and price movements in the related portfolio position of a
Fund creates the possibility that losses on the hedging instrument may be
greater than gains in the value of a Fund's position. In addition, futures and
options markets may not be liquid in all circumstances and certain
over-the-counter options may have no markets. As a result, in certain markets, a
Fund might not be able to close out a transaction without incurring substantial
losses, if at all. Although the use of futures and options transactions for
hedging should tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value
of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain
which might result from an increase in value of such position. Finally, the
daily variation margin requirements for futures contracts would create a greater
ongoing potential financial risk than would purchases of options, where the
exposure is limited to the cost of the initial premium. Losses resulting from
the use of Strategic Transactions would reduce net asset value, and possibly
income, and such losses can be greater than if the Strategic Transactions had
not been utilized.

Options on Securities Indices and Other Financial Indices. A Fund also may
purchase and sell call and put options on securities indices and other financial
indices and in so doing can achieve many of the same objectives it would achieve
through the sale or purchase of options on individual securities or other
instruments. Options on securities indices and other financial indices are
similar to options on a security or other instrument except that, rather than
settling by physical delivery of the underlying instrument, they settle by cash
settlement, i.e., an option on an index gives the holder the right to receive,
upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the index
upon which the option is based exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than,
in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option (except if, in the case
of an OTC option, physical delivery is specified). This amount of cash is equal
to the excess of the closing price of the index over the exercise price of the
option, which also may be multiplied by a formula value. The seller of the
option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of
this amount. The gain or loss on an option on an index depends on price
movements in the instruments making up the market, market segment, industry or
other composite on which the underlying index is based, rather than price
movements in individual securities, as is the case with respect to options on
securities.

General Characteristics of Options. Put options and call options typically have
similar structural characteristics and operational mechanics regardless of the
underlying instrument on which they are purchased or sold. Thus, the following
general discussion relates to each of the particular types of options discussed
in greater detail below. In addition, many Strategic Transactions involving
options require segregation of Fund assets in special accounts, as described
below under "Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts."

A put option gives the purchaser of the option, upon payment of a premium, the
right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying security,
commodity, index, currency or other instrument at the exercise price. For
instance, a fund's purchase of a put option on a security might be designed to
protect its holdings in the underlying instrument (or, in some cases, a similar
instrument) against a substantial decline in the market value by giving that
fund the right to sell such instrument at the option exercise price. A call
option, upon payment of a premium, gives the purchaser of the option the right
to buy, and the seller the obligation to sell, the underlying instrument at the
exercise price. A Fund's purchase of a call option on a security, financial
future, index, currency or other instrument might be intended to protect a Fund
against an increase in the price of the underlying instrument that it intends to
purchase in the future by fixing the price at which it may purchase such
instrument. An American style put or call option may be exercised at any time
during the option period while a European style put or call option may be
exercised only upon expiration or during a fixed period prior thereto. A Fund is
authorized to purchase and sell exchange listed options and over-the-counter
options ("OTC options"). Exchange listed options are issued by a regulated
intermediary such as the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC"), which guarantees
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obligations of the parties to such options. The discussion below uses the OCC as
an example, but is also applicable to other financial intermediaries.

With certain exceptions, OCC issued and exchange listed options generally settle
by physical delivery of the underlying security or currency, although in the
future cash settlement may become available. Index options and Eurodollar
instruments are cash settled for the net amount, if any, by which the option is
"in-the-money" (i.e., where the value of the underlying instrument exceeds, in
the case of a call option, or is less than, in the case of a put option, the
exercise price of the option) at the time the option is exercised. Frequently,
rather than taking or making delivery of the underlying instrument through the
process of exercising the option, listed options are closed by entering into
offsetting purchase or sale transactions that do not result in ownership of the
new option.

A Fund's ability to close out its position as a purchaser or seller of an OCC or
exchange listed put or call option is dependent, in part, upon the liquidity of
the option market. Among the possible reasons for the absence of a liquid option
market on an exchange are: (i) insufficient trading interest in certain options;
(ii) restrictions on transactions imposed by an exchange; (iii) trading halts,
suspensions or other restrictions imposed with respect to particular classes or
series of options or underlying securities including reaching daily price
limits; (iv) interruption of the normal operations of the OCC or an exchange;
(v) inadequacy of the facilities of an exchange or OCC to handle current trading
volume; or (vi) a decision by one or more exchanges to discontinue the trading
of options (or a particular class or series of options), in which event the
relevant market for that option on that exchange would cease to exist, although
outstanding options on that exchange would generally continue to be exercisable
in accordance with their terms.

The hours of trading for listed options may not coincide with the hours during
which the underlying financial instruments are traded. To the extent that the
option markets close before the markets for the underlying financial
instruments, significant price and rate movements can take place in the
underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the option markets.

OTC options are purchased from or sold to securities dealers, financial
institutions or other parties ("Counterparties") through direct bilateral
agreement with the Counterparty. In contrast to exchange listed options, which
generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all the terms of an
OTC option, including such terms as method of settlement, term, exercise price,
premium, guarantees and security, are set by negotiation of the parties. A Fund
will only sell OTC options (other than OTC currency options) that are subject to
a buy-back provision permitting a Fund to require the Counterparty to sell the
option back to a Fund at a formula price within seven days. A Fund expects
generally to enter into OTC options that have cash settlement provisions,
although it is not required to do so.

Unless the parties provide for it, there is no central clearing or guaranty
function in an OTC option. As a result, if the Counterparty fails to make or
take delivery of the security, currency or other instrument underlying an OTC
option it has entered into with a fund or fails to make a cash settlement
payment due in accordance with the terms of that option, the fund will lose any
premium it paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the
transaction. Accordingly, the Advisor must assess the creditworthiness of each
such Counterparty or any guarantor or credit enhancement of the Counterparty's
credit to determine the likelihood that the terms of the OTC option will be
satisfied. A Fund will engage in OTC option transactions only with US government
securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as
"primary dealers" or broker/dealers, domestic or foreign banks or other
financial institutions which have received (or the guarantors of the obligation
of which have received) a short-term credit rating of A-1 from S&P or P-1 from
Moody's or an equivalent rating from any nationally recognized statistical
rating organization ("NRSRO") or, in the case of OTC currency transactions, are
determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the Advisor. The staff of the
SEC currently takes the position that OTC options purchased by a fund, and
portfolio securities "covering" the amount of the fund's obligation pursuant to
an OTC option sold by it (the cost of the sell-back plus the in-the-money
amount, if any) are illiquid, and are subject to the fund's limitation on
investing no more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

If a Fund sells a call option, the premium that it receives may serve as a
partial hedge, to the extent of the option premium, against a decrease in the
value of the underlying securities or instruments in its portfolio or will
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A Fund may purchase and sell call options on securities including US Treasury
and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, foreign sovereign debt,
corporate debt securities, equity securities (including convertible securities)
and Eurodollar instruments that are traded on US and foreign securities
exchanges and in the over-the-counter markets, and on securities indices,
currencies and futures contracts. All calls sold by a Fund must be "covered"
(i.e., a Fund must own the securities or futures contract subject to the call)
or must meet the asset segregation requirements described below as long as the
call is outstanding. Even though a Fund will receive the option premium to help
protect it against loss, a call sold by a fund exposes the Fund during the term
of the option to possible loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the
market price of the underlying security or instrument and may require the Fund
to hold a security or instrument which it might otherwise have sold.

A Fund may purchase and sell put options on securities including US Treasury and
agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, foreign sovereign debt, corporate
debt securities, equity securities (including convertible securities) and
Eurodollar instruments (whether or not it holds the above securities in its
portfolio), and on securities indices, currencies and futures contracts other
than futures on individual corporate debt and individual equity securities. A
Fund will not sell put options if, as a result, more than 50% of the Fund's
total assets would be required to be segregated to cover its potential
obligations under such put options other than those with respect to futures and
options thereon. In selling put options, there is a risk that a Fund may be
required to buy the underlying security at a disadvantageous price above the
market price.

General Characteristics of Futures. A Fund may enter into futures contracts or
purchase or sell put and call options on such futures as a hedge against
anticipated interest rate, currency or equity market changes, and for duration
management, risk management and return enhancement purposes. Futures are
generally bought and sold on the commodities exchanges where they are listed
with payment of initial and variation margin as described below. The sale of a
futures contract creates a firm obligation by a Fund, as seller, to deliver to
the buyer the specific type of financial instrument called for in the contract
at a specific future time for a specified price (or, with respect to index
futures and Eurodollar instruments, the net cash amount). Options on futures
contracts are similar to options on securities except that an option on a
futures contract gives the purchaser the right in return for the premium paid to
assume a position in a futures contract and obligates the seller to deliver such
position.

The Advisor has claimed an exclusion with respect to the Funds from the
definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodities Exchange
Act and, therefore, is not subject to commodity pool operator registration and
regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act. Futures and options on futures may
be entered into for bona fide hedging, risk management (including duration
management) or other portfolio and return enhancement management purposes to the
extent consistent with the exclusion from commodity pool operator registration.
Typically, maintaining a futures contract or selling an option thereon requires
a fund to deposit with a financial intermediary or a futures commission merchant
as security for its obligations an amount of cash or other specified assets
(initial margin) which initially is typically 1% to 10% of the face amount of
the contract (but may be higher in some circumstances). Additional cash or
assets (variation margin) may be required to be deposited thereafter on a daily
basis as the mark to market value of the contract fluctuates. The purchase of an
option on financial futures involves payment of a premium for the option without
any further obligation on the part of the fund. If a Fund exercises an option on
a futures contract it will be obligated to post initial margin (and potential
subsequent variation margin) for the resulting futures position just as it would
for any position. Futures contracts and options thereon are generally settled by
entering into an offsetting transaction but there can be no assurance that the
position can be offset prior to settlement at an advantageous price, nor that
delivery will occur.

Currency Transactions. A Fund may engage in currency transactions with
Counterparties primarily in order to hedge, or manage the risk of the value of
portfolio holdings denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in
relative value. Currency transactions include forward currency contracts,
exchange listed currency futures, exchange listed and OTC options on currencies,
and currency swaps. A forward currency contract involves a privately negotiated
obligation to purchase or sell (with delivery generally required) a specific
currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date
of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the
contract. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows based on the
notional difference among two or more currencies and operates similarly to an
interest rate swap, which is described below. A Fund may enter into currency
transactions with Counterparties which have received (or the guarantors of the
obligations which have received) a credit rating of A-1 or P-1 by S&P or
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rating from a NRSRO or (except for OTC currency options) are determined to be of
equivalent credit quality by the Advisor.

A Fund's dealings in forward currency contracts and other currency transactions
such as futures, options, options on futures and swaps generally will be limited
to hedging involving either specific transactions or portfolio positions except
as described below. Transaction hedging is entering into a currency transaction
with respect to specific assets or liabilities of a Fund, which will generally
arise in connection with the purchase or sale of its portfolio securities or the
receipt of income therefrom. Position hedging is entering into a currency
transaction with respect to portfolio security positions denominated or
generally quoted in that currency.

A Fund generally will not enter into a transaction to hedge currency exposure to
an extent greater, after netting all transactions intended wholly or partially
to offset other transactions, than the aggregate market value (at the time of
entering into the transaction) of the securities held in its portfolio that are
denominated or generally quoted in or currently convertible into such currency,
other than with respect to proxy hedging or cross hedging as described below.

A Fund may also cross-hedge currencies by entering into transactions to purchase
or sell one or more currencies that are expected to decline in value relative to
other currencies to which a Fund has or in which a Fund expects to have
portfolio exposure.

To reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on the value of existing or
anticipated holdings of portfolio securities, a Fund may also engage in proxy
hedging. Proxy hedging is often used when the currency to which a Fund's
portfolio is exposed is difficult to hedge or to hedge against the dollar. Proxy
hedging entails entering into a commitment or option to sell a currency whose
changes in value are generally considered to be correlated to a currency or
currencies in which some or all of a Fund's portfolio securities are or are
expected to be denominated, in exchange for US dollars. The amount of the
commitment or option would not exceed the value of a Fund's securities
denominated in correlated currencies. Currency hedging involves some of the same
risks and considerations as other transactions with similar instruments.
Currency transactions can result in losses to a Fund if the currency being
hedged fluctuates in value to a degree or in a direction that is not
anticipated. Further, there is the risk that the perceived correlation between
various currencies may not be present or may not be present during the
particular time that the fund is engaging in proxy hedging. If a Fund enters
into a currency hedging transaction, the Fund will comply with the asset
segregation requirements described below.

Risks of Currency Transactions. Currency transactions are subject to risks
different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control
is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic
planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can
be negatively affected by government exchange controls, blockages, and
manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments. These can result
in losses to a Fund if it is unable to deliver or receive currency or funds in
settlement of obligations and could also cause hedges it has entered into to be
rendered useless, resulting in full currency exposure as well as incurring
transaction costs. Buyers and sellers of currency futures are subject to the
same risks that apply to the use of futures generally. Further, settlement of a
currency futures contract for the purchase of most currencies must occur at a
bank based in the issuing nation. Trading options on currency futures is
relatively new, and the ability to establish and close out positions on such
options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid market which may not always be
available. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate based on factors extrinsic to
that country's economy.

Swaps, Caps, Floors and Collars. Among the Strategic Transactions into which a
Fund may enter are interest rate, currency, index and other swaps and the
purchase or sale of related caps, floors and collars. The Funds expect to enter
into these transactions primarily to preserve a return or spread on a particular
investment or portion of its portfolio, to protect against currency
fluctuations, as a duration management technique or to protect against any
increase in the price of securities the fund anticipates purchasing at a later
date. A Fund will not sell interest rate caps or floors where it does not own
securities or other instruments providing the income stream the fund may be
obligated to pay. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by a fund with
another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, e.g.,
an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a
notional amount of principal. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash
flows on a notional amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value
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agreement to swap cash flows on a notional amount based on changes in the values
of the reference indices. The purchase of a cap entitles the purchaser to
receive payments on a notional principal amount from the party selling such cap
to the extent that a specified index exceeds a predetermined interest rate or
amount. The purchase of a floor entitles the purchaser to receive payments on a
notional principal amount from the party selling such floor to the extent that a
specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate or amount. A collar is
a combination of a cap and a floor that preserves a certain return within a
predetermined range of interest rates or values.

A Fund will usually enter into swaps on a net basis, i.e., the two payment
streams are netted out in a cash settlement on the payment date or dates
specified in the instrument, with a fund receiving or paying, as the case may
be, only the net amount of the two payments. Inasmuch as a fund will segregate
assets (or enter into offsetting positions) to cover its obligations under
swaps, the Advisor and the Funds believe such obligations do not constitute
senior securities under the 1940 Act and, accordingly, will not treat them as
being subject to its borrowing restrictions. A Fund will not enter into any
swap, cap, floor or collar transaction unless, at the time of entering into such
transaction, the unsecured long-term debt of the counterparty, combined with any
credit enhancements, is rated at least A by S&P or Moody's or has an equivalent
rating from a NRSRO or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by the
Advisor. If there is a default by the Counterparty, a Fund may have contractual
remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. The swap market
has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and
investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents utilizing
standardized swap documentation. As a result, the swap market has become
relatively liquid. Caps, floors and collars are more recent innovations for
which standardized documentation has not yet been fully developed and,
accordingly, they are less liquid than swaps.

Risks of Strategic Transactions Outside the US. When conducted outside the US,
Strategic Transactions may not be regulated as rigorously as in the US, may not
involve a clearing mechanism and related guarantees, and are subject to the risk
of governmental actions affecting trading in, or the prices of, foreign
securities, currencies and other instruments. The value of such positions also
could be adversely affected by: (i) other complex foreign political, legal and
economic factors, (ii) lesser availability than in the US of data on which to
make trading decisions, (iii) delays in a Fund's ability to act upon economic
events occurring in foreign markets during non-business hours in the US, (iv)
the imposition of different exercise and settlement terms and procedures and
margin requirements than in the US, and (v) lower trading volume and liquidity.

Combined Transactions. A Fund may enter into multiple transactions, including
multiple options transactions, multiple futures transactions, multiple currency
transactions (including forward currency contracts) and multiple interest rate
transactions and any combination of futures, options, currency and interest rate
transactions ("component" transactions), instead of a single Strategic
Transaction, as part of a single or combined strategy when, in the opinion of
the Advisor, it is in the best interests of a Fund to do so. A combined
transaction will usually contain elements of risk that are present in each of
its component transactions. Although combined transactions are normally entered
into based on the Advisor's judgment that the combined strategies will reduce
risk or otherwise more effectively achieve the desired portfolio management
goal, it is possible that the combination will instead increase such risks or
hinder achievement of the portfolio management objective.

Use of Segregated and Other Special Accounts. Many Strategic Transactions, in
addition to other requirements, require that a Fund segregate cash or liquid
assets with its custodian to the extent fund obligations are not otherwise
"covered" through ownership of the underlying security, financial instrument or
currency. In general, either the full amount of any obligation by a Fund to pay
or deliver securities or assets must be covered at all times by the securities,
instruments or currency required to be delivered, or, subject to any regulatory
restrictions, an amount of cash or liquid assets at least equal to the current
amount of the obligation must be segregated with the custodian. The segregated
assets cannot be sold or transferred unless equivalent assets are substituted in
their place or it is no longer necessary to segregate them. For example, a call
option written by a Fund will require a Fund to hold the securities subject to
the call (or securities convertible into the needed securities without
additional consideration) or to segregate cash or liquid assets sufficient to
purchase and deliver the securities if the call is exercised. A call option sold
by a Fund on an index will require a fund to own portfolio securities which
correlate with the index or to segregate cash or liquid assets equal to the
excess of the index value over the exercise price on a current basis. A put
option written by a fund requires a fund to segregate cash or liquid assets
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Except when a Fund enters into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of a
security denominated in a particular currency, which requires no segregation, a
currency contract which obligates a Fund to buy or sell currency will generally
require a Fund to hold an amount of that currency or liquid assets denominated
in that currency equal to a Fund's obligations or to segregate cash or liquid
assets equal to the amount of a Fund's obligation.

OTC options entered into by a Fund, including those on securities, currency,
financial instruments or indices and OCC issued and exchange listed index
options, will generally provide for cash settlement. As a result, when a fund
sells these instruments it will only segregate an amount of cash or liquid
assets equal to its accrued net obligations, as there is no requirement for
payment or delivery of amounts in excess of the net amount. These amounts will
equal 100% of the exercise price in the case of a non cash-settled put, the same
as an OCC guaranteed listed option sold by a Fund, or the in-the-money amount
plus any sell-back formula amount in the case of a cash-settled put or call. In
addition, when a Fund sells a call option on an index at a time when the
in-the-money amount exceeds the exercise price, a Fund will segregate, until the
option expires or is closed out, cash or cash equivalents equal in value to such
excess. OCC issued and exchange listed options sold by a Fund other than those
above generally settle with physical delivery, or with an election of either
physical delivery or cash settlement and a Fund will segregate an amount of cash
or liquid assets equal to the full value of the option. OTC options settling
with physical delivery, or with an election of either physical delivery or cash
settlement will be treated the same as other options settling with physical
delivery.

In the case of a futures contract or an option thereon, a Fund must deposit
initial margin and possible daily variation margin in addition to segregating
cash or liquid assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide
securities or currencies, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an
index-based futures contract. Such liquid assets may consist of cash, cash
equivalents, liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets.

With respect to swaps, a Fund will accrue the net amount of the excess, if any,
of its obligations over its entitlements with respect to each swap on a daily
basis and will segregate an amount of cash or liquid assets having a value equal
to the accrued excess. Caps, floors and collars require segregation of assets
with a value equal to a Fund's net obligation, if any.

Strategic Transactions may be covered by other means when consistent with
applicable regulatory policies. A fund may also enter into offsetting
transactions so that its combined position, coupled with any segregated assets,
equals its net outstanding obligation in related options and Strategic
Transactions. For example, a Fund could purchase a put option if the strike
price of that option is the same or higher than the strike price of a put option
sold by a Fund. Moreover, instead of segregating cash or liquid assets if a Fund
held a futures or forward contract, it could purchase a put option on the same
futures or forward contract with a strike price as high or higher than the price
of the contract held. Other Strategic Transactions may also be offset in
combinations. If the offsetting transaction terminates at the time of or after
the primary transaction no segregation is required, but if it terminates prior
to such time, cash or liquid assets equal to any remaining obligation would need
to be segregated.

Warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right, until the warrant expires, to
purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price.
Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an
equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not
necessarily move, however, in tandem with the prices of the underlying
securities and are, therefore, considered speculative investments. Warrants pay
no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. Thus, if a
warrant held by a Fund were not exercised by the date of its expiration, a Fund
would lose the entire purchase price of the warrant.

When-Issued Securities. A Fund may from time to time purchase equity and debt
securities on a "when-issued," "delayed delivery" or "forward delivery" basis.
The price of such securities, which may be expressed in yield terms, is fixed at
the time the commitment to purchase is made, but delivery and payment for the
securities takes place at a later date. During the period between purchase and
settlement, no payment is made by a Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues
to a Fund. When a Fund purchases such securities, it immediately assumes the
risks of ownership, including the risk of price fluctuation. Failure to deliver
a security purchased on this basis may result in a loss or missed opportunity to
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To the extent that assets of a Fund are held in cash pending the settlement of a
purchase of securities, a Fund would earn no income. While such securities may
be sold prior to the settlement date, a Fund intends to purchase them with the
purpose of actually acquiring them unless a sale appears desirable for
investment reasons. At the time a Fund makes the commitment to purchase a
security on this basis, it will record the transaction and reflect the value of
the security in determining its net asset value. The market value of the
securities may be more or less than the purchase price. A Fund will segregate
cash or liquid assets at least equal in value to commitments for such
securities.

Zero Coupon Securities. A Fund may invest in zero coupon securities which pay no
cash income and are sold at substantial discounts from their value at maturity.
When held to maturity, their entire income, which consists of accretion of
discount, comes from the difference between the issue price and their value at
maturity. The effect of owning instruments, which do not make current interest
payments, is that a fixed yield is earned not only on the original investment
but also, in effect, on all discount accretion during the life of the
obligation. This implicit reinvestment of earnings at the same rate eliminates
the risk of being unable to reinvest distributions at a rate as high as the
implicit yield on the zero coupon bond, but at the same time eliminates any
opportunity to reinvest earnings at higher rates. For this reason, zero coupon
bonds are subject to substantially greater price fluctuations during periods of
changing market interest rates than those of comparable securities that pay
interest currently, which fluctuation is greater as the period to maturity is
longer. Zero coupon securities which are convertible into common stock offer the
opportunity for capital appreciation (or depreciation) as increases (or
decreases) in market value of such securities closely follow the movements in
the market value of the underlying common stock. Zero coupon convertible
securities generally are expected to be less volatile than the underlying common
stocks, as they usually are issued with maturities of 15 years or less and are
issued with options and/or redemption features exercisable by the holder of the
obligation entitling the holder to redeem the obligation and receive a defined
cash payment.

Portfolio Holdings

In addition to the public disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings through required
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") quarterly filings, a Fund may make
its portfolio holdings information publicly available on the DWS Funds' Web site
as described in each Fund's prospectus. Each Fund does not disseminate
non-public information about portfolio holdings except in accordance with
policies and procedures adopted by each Fund.

Each Fund's procedures permit non-public portfolio holdings information to be
shared with Deutsche Asset Management and its affiliates (collectively "DeAM"),
subadvisors, if any, custodians, independent registered public accounting firms,
attorneys, officers and directors and each of their respective affiliates and
advisers who require access to this information to fulfill their duties to each
Fund and are subject to the duties of confidentiality, including the duty not to
trade on non-public information, imposed by law or contract, or by each Fund's
procedures. This non-public information may also be disclosed, subject to the
requirements described below, to securities lending agents, financial printers,
proxy voting firms, mutual fund analysts and rating and tracking agencies, or to
shareholders in connection with in-kind redemptions (collectively, "Authorized
Third Parties").

Prior to any disclosure of each Fund's non-public portfolio holdings information
to Authorized Third Parties, a person authorized by each Fund's Directors must
make a good faith determination in light of the facts then known that a Fund has
a legitimate business purpose for providing the information, that the disclosure
is in the best interest of each Fund, and that the recipient assents or
otherwise has a duty to keep the information confidential and to not trade based
on the information received while the information remains non-public. No
compensation is received by each Fund or DeAM for disclosing non-public holdings
information. Periodic reports regarding these procedures will be provided to
each Fund's Directors.

Portfolio holdings information distributed by the trading desks of DeAM or a
subadvisor for the purpose of facilitating efficient trading of such securities
and receipt of relevant research is not subject to the foregoing requirements.
Non-public portfolio holding information does not include portfolio
characteristics (other than holdings or subsets of holdings) about each Fund and
information derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, how each Fund's
investments are divided among various sectors, industries, countries, value and
growth stocks, bonds, currencies and cash, types of bonds, bond maturities,
duration, bond coupons and bond credit quality ratings so long as each Fund's
holdings could not be derived from such information.



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Registered investment companies that are sub-advised by DeAM may be subject to
different portfolio holdings disclosure policies, and neither DeAM nor a Fund's
Directors exercise control over such policies. In addition, separate account
clients of DeAM have access to their portfolio holdings and are not subject to a
Fund's portfolio holdings disclosure policy. The portfolio holdings of some of
the funds sub-advised by DeAM and some of the separate accounts managed by DeAM
may substantially overlap with the portfolio holdings of a Fund.

DeAM also manages certain unregistered commingled trusts and creates model
portfolios, the portfolio holdings of which may substantially overlap with the
portfolio holdings of a Fund. To the extent that investors in these commingled
trusts or recipients of model portfolio holdings information may receive
portfolio holdings information of their trust or of a model portfolio on a
different basis from that on which Fund portfolio holdings information is made
public, DeAM has implemented procedures reasonably designed to encourage such
investors and recipients to keep such information confidential, and to prevent
those investors from trading on the basis of non-public holdings information.

There is no assurance that a Fund's policies and procedures with respect to the
disclosure of portfolio holdings information will protect a Fund from the
potential misuse of portfolio holdings information by those in possession of
that information.

                             MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS

Investment Advisor

DIMA or the Advisor, which is part of DeAM, is the investment advisor for the
Funds. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors of each Fund, with
headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, DIMA, or a
subadvisor, makes the Funds' investment decisions, buys and sells securities for
the Funds and conducts research that leads to these purchase and sale decisions.
The Advisor, or a Sub-Advisor, manages each Fund's daily investment and business
affairs subject to the policies established by the Corporation's Board of
Directors. DIMA and its predecessors have more than 80 years of experience
managing mutual funds. DIMA provides a full range of investment advisory
services to institutional and retail clients. The Advisor, or a Sub-Advisor, is
also responsible for selecting brokers and dealers and for negotiating brokerage
commissions and dealer charges.

The Advisor provides investment counsel for many individuals and institutions,
including insurance companies, industrial corporations, and financial and
banking organizations, as well as providing investment advice to open- and
closed-end SEC registered funds.

DeAM is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of
Deutsche Bank AG, DIMA, Deutsche Asset Management Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas and DWS Trust Company. DeAM is a global asset management
organization that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources,
including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts and an office network that
reaches the world's major investment centers. This well-resourced global
investment platform brings together a wide variety of experience and investment
insight, across industries, regions, asset classes and investing styles. DIMA is
an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a
major global banking institution that is engaged in a wide range of financial
services, including investment management, mutual fund, retail, private and
commercial banking, investment banking and insurance. The term "DWS Scudder" is
the designation given to the products and services provided by DIMA and its
affiliates to the DWS Mutual Funds.

With the exception of DWS Large Cap Value Fund which has a single portfolio
manager, each Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals, each of
whom plays an important role in the Funds' management process. Team members work
together to develop investment strategies and select securities for each Fund's
portfolio. This team works for the Advisor or its affiliates and is supported by
a large staff of economists, research analysts, traders and other investment
specialists. The Advisor or its affiliates believe(s) its team approach benefits
fund investors by bringing together many disciplines and leveraging its
extensive resources. Team members with primary responsibility for management of
each Fund, as well as team members who have other ongoing management
responsibilities for each Fund, are identified in the Funds' prospectuses, as of
the date of the Funds' prospectuses.


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Composition of each team may change over time, and fund shareholders and
investors will be notified of changes affecting individuals with primary fund
management responsibility.

Investment Management Agreements

Pursuant to an investment management agreement with each of DWS Dreman High
Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
Fund,, the Advisor acts as each Fund's investment advisor, manages its
investments, administers its business affairs, furnishes office facilities and
equipment, provides clerical and administrative services and permits its
officers and employees to serve without compensation as directors or officers of
one or more Funds if elected to such positions. To the extent permissible by
law, the Advisor may appoint certain of its affiliates as sub-advisors to
perform certain of the Advisor's duties.

In certain cases, the investments for a Fund are managed by the same individuals
who manage one or more other mutual funds advised by the Advisor that have
similar names, objectives and investment styles. You should be aware that a Fund
is likely to differ from these other mutual funds in size, cash flow pattern and
tax matters. Accordingly, the holdings and performance of a Fund can be expected
to vary from those of these other mutual funds.

Certain investments may be appropriate for a Fund and also for other clients
advised by the Advisor. Investment decisions for a Fund and other clients are
made with a view to achieving their respective investment objectives and after
consideration of such factors as their current holdings, availability of cash
for investment and the size of their investments generally. Frequently, a
particular security may be bought or sold for only one client or in different
amounts and at different times for more than one but less than all clients.
Likewise, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients when one
or more other clients are selling the security. In addition, purchases or sales
of the same security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In
such event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a manner
believed by the Advisor to be equitable to each. In some cases, this procedure
could have an adverse effect on the price or amount of the securities purchased
or sold by a Fund. Purchase and sale orders for a Fund may be combined with
those of other clients of the Advisor in the interest of achieving the most
favorable net results to a Fund.

The current investment management agreements, dated April 5, 2002, for DWS
Dreman High Return Equity Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund were last
renewed by the Directors on September 17, 2007. The current agreement for DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund is dated August 1, 2005 and was last renewed on
September 17, 2007. The agreements will continue in effect until September 30,
2008, and from year to year thereafter only if their continuance is each
approved annually by the vote of a majority of those Directors who are not
parties to such agreements or interested persons of the Advisor or the
Corporation, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval, and either by a vote of the Corporation's Directors or of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund.

Effective February 5, 2007, the Board of Directors of DWS Large Cap Value Fund
terminated the Fund's prior investment management agreement with DIMA), and
replaced it with an interim investment management agreement with DIMA. Except
for the period of effectiveness, the terms of the interim investment management
agreement were identical to the prior investment management agreement. Effective
April 25, 2007, the shareholders of DWS Large Cap Value Fund approved a new
investment management agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement") with
DIMA that replaced the interim investment management agreement. Under the new
Investment Management Agreement, DIMA provides portfolio management and related
services. Under a separate administrative services agreement, DIMA provides
administrative services to the Fund. Under the prior investment management
agreement and interim investment management agreement, DIMA provided both
investment advisory and administrative services and received a management fee
that compensated it for both types of services. The new arrangement's separation
of advisory and administrative services into separate agreements did not result
in any substantive change in the aggregate scope of services being provided to
the Fund. Moreover, the corresponding separation of advisory and administrative
service fees into separate agreements did not result in any increase in
aggregate fees paid to DIMA.



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The Investment Management Agreement will remain effective through September 30,
2008, and it will continue from year to year thereafter only if its continuance
is each approved annually by the vote of a majority of those Directors who are
not parties to such Agreement or interested persons of the Advisor or the
Corporation, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on
such approval, and either by a vote of the Corporation's Directors or of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The Board of
Directors, including a majority of the non-interested Directors most recently
approved the Investment Management Agreement on September 19, 2007. The advisory
fee rates are payable monthly at the annual rate shown below.

The Fund's investment management agreement may be terminated at any time without
payment of penalty by either party on sixty days' written notice and
automatically terminates in the event of their assignment.

Under each investment management agreement, the Advisor regularly provides each
Fund with continuing investment management consistent with each Fund's
investment objective, policies and restrictions and determines what securities
shall be purchased, held or sold and what portion of a Fund's assets shall be
held uninvested, subject to the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation,
By-Laws, the 1940 Act, the Code and to each Fund's investment objective,
policies and restrictions, and subject, further, to such policies and
instructions as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time
establish. The Advisor also advises and assists the officers of the Corporation
in taking such steps as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the decisions
of its Directors and the appropriate committees of the Board of Directors
regarding the conduct of the business of each Fund.

Other than DWS Large Cap Value Fund, under each Fund's investment management
agreement, the Advisor also renders administrative services (not otherwise
provided by third parties) necessary for each Fund's operations as an open-end
investment company, including, but not limited to, preparing reports and notices
to the Directors and shareholders; supervising, negotiating and monitoring
contractual arrangements with various third-party service providers to a Fund
(such as each Fund's transfer agent, pricing agents, custodian, accountants and
others); preparing and making filings with the SEC and other regulatory
agencies; assisting in the preparation and filing of each Fund's federal, state
and local tax returns; preparing and filing each Fund's federal excise tax
returns; assisting with investor and public relations matters; monitoring the
valuation of securities and the calculation of net asset value; monitoring the
registration of shares of each Fund under applicable federal and state
securities laws; maintaining each Fund's books and records to the extent not
otherwise maintained by a third party; assisting in establishing accounting
policies of each Fund; assisting in the resolution of accounting and legal
issues; establishing and monitoring each Fund's operating budget; processing the
payment of each Fund's bills; assisting each Fund in, and otherwise arranging
for, the payment of distributions and dividends; and otherwise assisting each
Fund in the conduct of its business, subject to the direction and control of the
Directors.

Pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between the Advisor and State Street
Bank & Trust Company ("SSB"), the Advisor has delegated certain administrative
functions to SSB under the investment management agreements. The costs and
expenses of such delegation are borne by the Advisor, not by the Funds.

The current advisory fee rates are payable monthly at the annual rate shown
below.

Average Daily Net Assets                            DWS Large Cap Value Fund*
------------------------                            -------------------------

$0 - $1.5 billion                                   0.425%
Over $1.5 billion - $2 billion                      0.400%
Over $2 billion - $3 billion                        0.375%
Over $3 billion - $4 billion                        0.350%
Over $4 billion - $5 billion                        0.325%
Over $5 billion                                     0.300%

*        Fee rate effective April 25, 2007. Prior to this date the Fund paid the
         following rates:



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Average Daily Net Assets                            DWS Large Cap Value Fund
------------------------                            ------------------------

$0 - $1.5 billion                                         0.525%
Over $1.5 billion - $2 billion                            0.500%
Over $2 billion - $3 billion                              0.475%
Over $3 billion - $4 billion                              0.450%
Over $4 billion - $5 billion                              0.425%
Over $5 billion                                           0.400%

                                              DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
                                                         and DWS Dreman
Average Daily Net Assets                              Small Cap Value Fund
------------------------                              --------------------

$0 - $250 million                                         0.750%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                            0.720%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                            0.700%
Over $2.5 billion - $5 billion                            0.680%
Over $5 billion - $7.5 billion                            0.650%
Over $7.5 billion - $10 billion                           0.640%
Over $10 billion - $12.5 billion                          0.630%
Over $12.5 billion                                        0.620%

Average Daily Net Assets                          DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
------------------------                          -----------------------------

$0 - $250 million                                         0.75%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                            0.72%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                            0.70%
Over $2.5 billion to $4 billion                           0.68%
Over $4 billion                                           0.66%

The advisory fee is payable monthly, provided that a Fund will make such interim
payments as may be requested by the Advisor not to exceed 75% of the amount of
the fee then accrued on the books of the Fund and unpaid.

The advisory fees incurred by each Fund for its last three fiscal years are
shown in the table below.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Amount       Amount                     Amount             Amount
                                Fiscal Year    Waived     Reimbursed   Fiscal Year     Waived           Reimbursed      Fiscal Year
Fund                                2007        2007         2007         2006          2006               2006            2005
----                                ----        ----         ----         ----          ----               ----            ----

<S>                               <C>                        <C>       <C>                             <C>             <C>
DWS Large Cap Value Fund          $8,550,419          -      $18,494   $10,046,511           --        $21,433         $10,288,958
DWS Dreman High Return Equity
Fund                             $60,511,761         --      $94,008   $53,337,058           --        $88,724         $44,313,671
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund*      $550,199   $172,609           --      $190,836     $190,836        $73,136             $12,493
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund  $15,056,842         --      $21,701    $9,375,452           --        $14,916          $6,537,020

</TABLE>




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*        DWS Mid Cap Value Fund commenced operations on August 1, 2005.

Through February 28, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or
a portion of its management fee or pay certain operating expenses of the Fund to
the extent necessary to maintain DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund's total operating
expenses at 1.00% for Class S shares, excluding certain expenses such as
extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Through March 31, 2008, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a
portion of its management fee or pay certain operating expenses of DWS Large Cap
Value Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund's total operating
expenses at 0.80% for Class S shares, excluding certain expenses such as
extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest.

Under its investment management agreement, each Fund is responsible for all of
its other expenses including: organizational costs, fees and expenses incurred
in connection with membership in investment company organizations; brokers'
commissions; legal, auditing and accounting expenses; insurance; taxes and
governmental fees; the fees and expenses of the transfer agent; any other
expenses of issue, sale, underwriting, distribution, redemption or repurchase of
shares; the expenses of and the fees for registering or qualifying securities
for sale; the fees and expenses of Directors, officers and employees of each
Fund who are not affiliated with the Advisor; the cost of printing and
distributing reports and notices to shareholders; and the fees and disbursements
of custodians. Each Fund may arrange to have third parties assume all or part of
the expenses of sale, underwriting and distribution of shares of the Fund. Each
Fund is also responsible for its expenses of shareholders' meetings, the cost of
responding to shareholders' inquiries, and its expenses incurred in connection
with litigation, proceedings and claims and the legal obligation it may have to
indemnify its officers and Directors of the Fund with respect thereto.

In reviewing the terms of each investment management agreement and in
discussions with the Advisor concerning such agreement, the Directors of the
Corporation who are not "interested persons" of the Advisor are represented by
independent counsel at the Funds' expense.

Each investment management agreement provides that the Advisor shall not be
liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by a
Fund in connection with matters to which the agreement relates, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
the Advisor in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by the
Advisor of its obligations and duties under the agreement.

Officers and employees of the Advisor from time to time may have transactions
with various banks, including the Funds' custodian bank. It is the Advisor's
opinion that the terms and conditions of those transactions which have occurred
were not influenced by existing or potential custodial or other Fund
relationships.

The Advisor may serve as advisor to other funds with investment objectives and
policies similar to those of a Fund that may have different distribution
arrangements or expenses, which may affect performance.

Under a separate agreement between Deutsche Bank AG and the Funds, Deutsche Bank
AG has granted a license to the Funds to utilize the trademark "DWS."

The Advisor may enter into arrangements with affiliates and third party service
providers to perform various administrative, back-office and other services
relating to client accounts. Such service providers may be located in the US or
in non-US jurisdictions.

Pursuant to DeAM procedures approved by the Boards on behalf of the DWS funds,
proof of claim forms are routinely filed on behalf of the DWS funds by a third
party service provider, with certain limited exceptions. The Boards of the DWS
funds receive periodic reports regarding the implementation of these procedures.



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Sub-Advisors

Sub-Advisor to DWS Large Cap Value Fund:

Effective April 25, 2007, with respect to DWS Large Cap Value Fund, the
shareholders approved a new sub-advisory agreement (the "Sub-Advisory
Agreement") between Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH ("DeAMi" or
"Sub-Advisor") and DIMA. Except for the period of effectiveness, the terms of
the Sub-Advisory Agreement are identical to the terms of the prior interim
sub-advisory agreement that went into effect on February 5, 2007. The
Sub-Advisory Agreement will remain effective until September 30, 2008, and will
continue from year to year thereafter, but only as long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the Directors of
the Corporation who are not parties to such agreement or interested persons of
any such party except in their capacity as Directors of the Corporation, and (b)
by the shareholders or the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The Board of
Directors, including a majority of the non-interested Directors last approved
the Sub-Advisory Agreement on September 19, 2007.

Effective February 5, 2007, DeAMi, an investment advisor registered with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission, became sub-advisor to DWS Large Cap Value
Fund. DeAMi, Mainzer Landstrasse 178-190, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
renders investment advisory and management services to the Fund pursuant to the
terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. DeAMi is an affiliate of DIMA and a
subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. Under the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement,
DeAMi manages the investment and reinvestment of the Fund's portfolio and
provides such investment advice, research and assistance as DIMA may, from time
to time, reasonably request.

DIMA will pay a fee to DeAMi for serving as Sub-Advisor to DWS Large Cap Value
Fund at the annual rates shown below:

Average Daily Net Assets                                         Fee Rate
------------------------                                         --------

First $1.5 billion                                               0.2025%
Next $500 million                                                0.1900%
Next $1 billion                                                  0.1775%
Next $1 billion                                                  0.1650%
Next $1 billion                                                  0.1525%
Thereafter                                                       0.1400%

The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that DeAMi will not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Fund in connection
with matters to which the Sub-Advisory Agreement relates, except a loss
resulting from willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
DeAMi in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by DeAMi of
its obligations and duties under the Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Sub-Advisor to DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund:

Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. ("DVM" or a "Sub-Advisor"), 520 East Cooper
Avenue 230-4, Aspen, Colorado 81611, is the Sub-Advisor for the DWS Dreman High
Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
Fund. DVM serves as Sub-Advisor pursuant to the terms of sub-advisory agreements
between it and the Advisor. DVM was formed in April 1977 and is controlled by
David Dreman. Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, DVM manages the
investment and reinvestment of the Funds' assets. DVM will provide such
investment advice, research and assistance as the Advisor may, from time to
time, reasonably request. DVM has served as Sub-Advisor for DWS Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund since January 18, 2002. DVM has served as Sub-Advisor for DWS Dreman
Mid Cap Value Fund since its inception. DVM has served as Sub-Advisor for DWS
Dreman High Return Equity Fund since its inception.



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The Advisor currently pays DVM for its services subadvisory fees, payable
monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets as shown below.


  Average Daily Net Assets                    DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
  ------------------------                    -----------------------------

  $0 - $500 million                                        0.375%
  Over $500 million                                        0.340%

Average Daily Net Assets                      DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund
------------------------                      -------------------------------

$0 - $500 million                                         0.375%
Over $500 million                                         0.340%

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

Effective October 1, 2007, pursuant to an amendment to the Fund's sub-advisory
agreement approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, the Advisor pays DVM for its
services a sub-advisory fee, payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.250% of
the Fund's average daily net assets. The sub-advisory fee is paid by the Advisor
not the Fund.

Prior to October 1, 2007, the Advisor paid DVM for its services a Sub-Advisory
fee, payable monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets as shown
below:

Average Daily Net Assets                                       Annual Rate
------------------------                                       -----------

$0 - $250 million                                                 0.240%
Over $250 million - $1 billion                                    0.230%
Over $1 billion - $2.5 billion                                    0.224%
Over $2.5 billion - $5 billion                                    0.218%
Over $5 billion - $7.5 billion                                    0.208%
Over $7.5 billion - $10 billion                                   0.205%
Over $10 billion - $12.5 billion                                  0.202%
Over $12.5 billion                                                0.198%

The sub-advisory agreements provide that DVM will not be liable for any error of
judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Funds in connection
with matters to which the sub-advisory agreements relate, except a loss
resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of
DVM in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by DVM of its
obligations and duties under the sub-advisory agreements.

The sub-advisory agreements with DVM were last approved on September 19, 2007
and continue in effect from year to year thereafter, but only as long as such
continuance is specifically approved at least annually (a) by a majority of the
directors, including a majority of directors who are not parties to such
agreement or interested persons of any such party except in their capacity as
directors of a Fund, or (b) by a majority of the outstanding voting securities
of a Fund. The sub-advisory agreement may be terminated at any time upon 60
days' notice by the Advisor or by the Board of a Fund or by a vote of a majority
of the outstanding securities of a Fund, and will terminate automatically upon
assignment or upon termination of each Fund's investment management agreement.
DVM may terminate the sub-advisory agreement for a Fund at any time upon 90
days' written notice to the Advisor.



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The sub-advisory fees paid by the Advisor for each Fund's last three fiscal
years are shown in the table below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund                                               Fiscal 2007          Fiscal 2006          Fiscal 2005
----                                               -----------          -----------          -----------

<S>                                               <C>                  <C>                  <C>
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                $18,386,793          $16,484,701          $13,700,258
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund*                       $242,306              $66,599               $5,036
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                    $6,685,225           $4,179,274           $3,077,159
</TABLE>

*        DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund commenced operations on August 1, 2005.

Compensation of Portfolio Managers

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. Portfolio managers are eligible for total compensation
comprised of base salary and discretionary incentive compensation.

Base Salary - Base salary generally represents a smaller percentage of portfolio
managers' total compensation than discretionary incentive compensation. Base
salary is linked to job function, responsibilities and financial services
industry peer comparison through the use of extensive market data surveys.

Discretionary Incentive Compensation - Generally, discretionary incentive
compensation comprises a greater proportion of total compensation as a portfolio
manager's seniority and compensation levels increase. Discretionary incentive
compensation is determined based on an analysis of a number of factors,
including among other things, the performance of Deutsche Bank, the performance
of the Asset Management division, and the employee's individual contribution. In
evaluating individual contribution, management will consider a combination of
quantitative and qualitative factors. A portion of the portfolio manager's
discretionary incentive compensation may be delivered in long-term equity
programs (usually in the form or Deutsche Bank equity) (the "Equity Plan"). Top
performing portfolio managers may earn discretionary incentive compensation that
is a multiple of their base salary.

o        The quantitative analysis of a portfolio manager's individual
         performance is based on, among other factors, performance of all of the
         accounts managed by the portfolio manager (which includes the fund and
         any other accounts managed by the portfolio manager) over a one-,
         three-, and five-year period relative to the appropriate Morningstar
         and Lipper peer group universes and/or benchmark index(es) with respect
         to each account. Additionally, the portfolio manager's
         retail/institutional asset mix is weighted, as appropriate for
         evaluation purposes. Generally the benchmark index used is a benchmark
         index set forth in the fund's prospectus to which the fund's
         performance is compared. Additional or different appropriate peer group
         or benchmark indices may also be used. Primary weight is given to
         pre-tax portfolio performance over three-year and five-year time
         periods (adjusted as appropriate if the portfolio manager has served
         for less than five years) with lesser consideration given to portfolio
         performance over a one-year period. The increase or decrease in a
         fund's assets due to the purchase or sale of fund shares is not
         considered a material factor.

o        The qualitative analysis of a portfolio manager's individual
         performance is based on, among other things, the results of an annual
         management and internal peer review process, and management's
         assessment of overall portfolio manager contributions to investor
         relations, the investment process and overall performance (distinct
         from fund and other account performance). Other factors, including
         contributions made to the investment team, as well as adherence to
         Compliance Policies and Procedures, Risk Management procedures, the
         firm's Code of Ethics and "living the values" of the Advisor are also
         factors.

The quantitative analysis of a portfolio manager's performance is given more
weight in determining discretionary incentive compensation that the qualitative
portion.

Certain portfolio managers may also participate in the Equity Plan. The amount
of equity awarded under the long-term equity programs is generally based on the
individual's total compensation package and may comprise from 0% to 30% of the
total compensation award. As discretionary incentive compensation increases, the
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compensation awarded in Deutsche Bank equity also increases. Portfolio managers
may receive a portion of their equity compensation in the form of shares in the
proprietary mutual funds that they manage or support.

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund, and DWS
Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. The Funds have been advised that the Sub-advisor
has implemented a highly competitive compensation plan which seeks to attract
and retain exceptional investment professionals who have demonstrated that they
can consistently outperform their respective fund's benchmark. The compensation
plan is comprised of both a fixed component and a variable component. The
variable component is determined by assessing the investment professional's
performance measured utilizing both quantitative and qualitative factors.

The Sub-advisor's investment professionals are each paid a fixed base salary
that is determined based on their job function and responsibilities. The base
salary is deemed to be competitive with the marketplace and specifically with
salaries in the financial services industry by utilizing various salary surveys
compiled for the financial services industry specifically investment advisory
firms. The variable component of the Sub-advisor's compensation plan which takes
the form of a cash bonus combined with employee retention bonus units payable
over time is designed to reward and retain investment professionals including
portfolio managers and research analysts for their contributions to each Fund's
performance relative to its benchmark.

Investment professionals may also receive equity in the form of units or
fractional units of membership interest in the Sub-advisor or they may receive
employee retention bonus units which enable them to participate in the growth of
the firm. Investment professionals also participate in the Sub-advisor's profit
sharing plan, a defined contribution plan that allows the Sub-advisor to
contribute up to twenty percent of an employee's total compensation, subject to
various regulatory limitations, to each employee's profit sharing account. The
Sub-advisor maintains both a qualified and non-qualified profit sharing plan
which benefits employees of the firm including both portfolio managers and
research analysts. Contributions to the Sub-advisor's profit sharing plan vest
over a specified term. Finally all employees of the Sub-advisor including
investment professionals receive additional fringe benefits in the form of
subsidized medical, dental, vision, group-term, and life insurance coverage.

The basis for determining the variable component of an investment professional's
total compensation is determined through a subjective process which evaluates an
investment professional performance against several quantitative and qualitative
factors including the following:

Quantitative factors:

Relative ranking of each Fund's performance against its peers in the one, three
and five year pre-tax investment performance categories. Each Fund's performance
is evaluated against peers in its fund category and performance is ranked from
one to four on a declining scale depending on the quartile in which the
portfolio manager's absolute performance falls. The portfolio manager is
rewarded on a graduated scale for outperforming relative to his peers.

Relative performance of each Fund's performance against the pre-determined
indices for the product strategy against which each Fund's performance is
measured. The portfolio manager is rewarded on a graduated scale for
outperforming relative to each Fund's benchmark index.

Performance of each Fund's portfolio measured through attribution analysis
models which analyzes the portfolio manager's contribution from both an asset
allocation or sector allocation perspective and security selection perspective.
This factor evaluates how the investment professional performs in linking
performance with the client's investment objective including investment
parameters and risk and return objectives. This factor may include some
qualitative characteristics.

Qualitative factors:

o        Ability to work well with other members of the investment professional
         team and mentor junior members.

o        Contributions to the organizational overall success with new product
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o        Other factors such as contributing to the team in a leadership role and
         by being responsive to requests for assistance.

Fund Ownership of Portfolio Managers

The following table shows the dollar range of shares owned beneficially and of
record by each member of each Fund's portfolio management team in each Fund as
well as in all DWS Funds as a group (i.e. those funds advised by Deutsche Asset
Management or its affiliates), including investments by their immediate family
members sharing the same household and amounts invested through retirement and
deferred compensation plans. This information is provided as of each Fund's most
recent fiscal year end.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Dollar Range of
Name of Portfolio Manager                  DWS Large Cap Value Fund                 All DWS Fund Shares Owned
-------------------------                  ------------------------                 -------------------------

<S>                                                   <C>                               <C>     <C>
Thomas Schuessler                                     $0                                $50,001-$100,000

                                      DWS Dreman High    DWS Dreman Mid Cap  DWS Dreman Small Cap
Name of Portfolio Manager            Return Equity Fund      Value Fund           Value Fund
-------------------------            ------------------      ----------           ----------

David N. Dreman                       Over $1,000,000            $0                   $0
F. James Hutchinson                          $0                  $0                   N/A
E. Clifton Hoover                            $0                  N/A                  $0
Mark Roach                                  N/A                  $0                   $0
</TABLE>

Conflicts of Interest

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. In addition to managing the assets of each Fund, each
Fund's portfolio managers may have responsibility for managing other client
accounts of the Advisor or its affiliates. The tables below show, for each
portfolio manager, the number and asset size of (1) SEC registered investment
companies (or series thereof) other than the Fund, (2) pooled investment
vehicles that are not registered investment companies and (3) other accounts
(e.g., accounts managed for individuals or organizations) managed by each
portfolio manager. Total assets attributed to each portfolio manager in the
tables below include total assets of each account managed by them, although the
manager may only manage a portion of such account's assets. The tables also show
the number of performance based fee accounts, as well as the total assets of the
accounts for which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account.
This information is provided as of each Fund's most recent fiscal year end.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

<S>                                        <C>           <C>                         <C>                   <C>
Thomas Schuessler                          1             $273,547,517                0                     0


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DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles Managed:

                                                                              Number of Pooled
                                      Number of                              Investment Vehicle
                                       Pooled          Total Assets of         Accounts with        Total Assets of
                                     Investment       Pooled Investment      Performance-Based     Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager             Vehicles             Vehicles                 Fee              Fee Accounts
-------------------------             --------             --------                 ---              ------------

Thomas Schuessler                         0                   0                      0                     0

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

Other Accounts Managed:

                                                                              Number of Other
                                                                               Accounts with      Total Assets of
                                      Number of     Total Assets of Other   Performance- Based      Performance-
Name of Portfolio Manager          Other Accounts          Accounts                 Fee          Based Fee Accounts
-------------------------          --------------          --------                 ---          ------------------

Thomas Schuessler                         2             $6,500,000,000               1             1,200,000,000

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                       Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------     ------------

David N. Dreman                           21            $7,600,000,000               0                    $0
F. James Hutchinson                       15            $6,300,000,000               0                    $0
E. Clifton Hoover                          8            $3,500,000,000               0                    $0

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                       Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------         --------

David N. Dreman                           21            $15,900,000,000              0                    $0
F. James Hutchinson                        8            $11,800,000,000              0                    $0
Mark Roach                                12            $3,300,000,000               0                    $0



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DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other SEC Registered Investment Companies Managed:

                                       Number of        Total Assets of    Number of Investment
                                      Registered          Registered         Company Accounts       Total Assets of
                                      Investment          Investment               with            Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager              Companies           Companies       Performance-Based Fee     Fee Accounts
-------------------------              ---------           ---------       ---------------------         --------

David N. Dreman                           21            $13,900,000,000              0                    $0
E. Clifton Hoover                         15            $12,500,000,000              0                    $0
Mark Roach                                12            $1,300,000,000               0                    $0

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles Managed:

                                                                              Number of Pooled
                                      Number of                              Investment Vehicle
                                       Pooled          Total Assets of         Accounts with        Total Assets of
                                     Investment       Pooled Investment      Performance-Based     Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager             Vehicles             Vehicles                 Fee              Fee Accounts
-------------------------             --------             --------                 ---              ------------

David N. Dreman                           9           $409,000,000                   4              $57,900,000
F. James Hutchinson                       0                $0                        0                  $0
E. Clifton Hoover                         0                $0                        0                  $0
Mark Roach                                0                $0                        0                  $0

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund,  DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Other Accounts Managed:

                                                                              Number of Other
                                                                               Accounts with      Total Assets of
                                      Number of     Total Assets of Other   Performance-Based    Performance-Based
Name of Portfolio Manager          Other Accounts          Accounts                 Fee             Fee Accounts
-------------------------          --------------          --------                 ---             ------------

David N. Dreman                       205            $2,700,000,000                  0                   $0
F. James Hutchinson                    0                   $0                        0                   $0
E. Clifton Hoover                     186            $2,600,000,000                  0                   $0
Mark Roach                             19             $109,000,000                   0                   $0
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund, and DWS
Dreman Small Cap Value Fund. The Sub-Advisor manages clients' accounts using a
contrarian value investment strategy. For both its strategies the Sub-Advisor
utilizes a model portfolio and rebalances clients accounts whenever changes are
made to the model portfolio. In addition the Sub-Advisor aggregates its trades
and allocates the trades to all clients' accounts in an equitable manner. The
Sub-Advisor strongly believes aggregating its orders protect all clients from
being disadvantaged by price or time execution. The model portfolio approach and
the trade aggregation policy of the Sub-Advisor eliminates any potential or
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day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities with respect to more than one
fund or account. The Sub-Advisor does not receive any performance-based fees
from any of its accounts with the exception of a hedge fund that is managed by
an affiliated firm. However the hedge funds are treated like any other client
account and trades done for the fund are generally aggregated with trades done
for its regular client accounts.

The Sub-Advisor's investment professionals are compensated in the same manner
for all client accounts irrespective of the type of account.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund. In addition to the accounts above, an investment
professional may manage accounts in a personal capacity that may include
holdings that are similar to, or the same as, those of the Funds. The Advisor
has in place a Code of Ethics that is designed to address conflicts of interest
and that, among other things, imposes restrictions on the ability of portfolio
managers and other "access persons" to invest in securities that may be
recommended or traded in the Funds and other client accounts.

Real, potential or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio
manager has day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities with respect to
more than one fund or account, including the following:

o        Certain investments may be appropriate for each Fund and also for other
         clients advised by the Advisor, including other client accounts managed
         by each Fund's portfolio management team. Investment decisions for each
         Fund and other clients are made with a view to achieving their
         respective investment objectives and after consideration of such
         factors as their current holdings, availability of cash for investment
         and the size of their investments generally. A particular security may
         be bought or sold for only one client or in different amounts and at
         different times for more than one but less than all clients. Likewise,
         because clients of the Advisor may have differing investment
         strategies, a particular security may be bought for one or more clients
         when one or more other clients are selling the security. The investment
         results achieved for each Fund may differ from the results achieved for
         other clients of the Advisor. In addition, purchases or sales of the
         same security may be made for two or more clients on the same day. In
         such event, such transactions will be allocated among the clients in a
         manner believed by the Advisor to be most equitable to each client,
         generally utilizing a pro rata allocation methodology. In some cases,
         the allocation procedure could potentially have an adverse effect or
         positive effect on the price or amount of the securities purchased or
         sold by each Fund. Purchase and sale orders for each Fund may be
         combined with those of other clients of the Advisor in the interest of
         achieving the most favorable net results to each Fund and the other
         clients.

o        To the extent that a portfolio manager has responsibilities for
         managing multiple client accounts, a portfolio manager will need to
         divide time and attention among relevant accounts. The Advisor attempts
         to minimize these conflicts by aligning its portfolio management teams
         by investment strategy and by employing similar investment models
         across multiple client accounts.

o        In some cases, an apparent conflict may arise where the Advisor has an
         incentive, such as a performance-based fee, in managing one account and
         not with respect to other accounts it manages. The Advisor will not
         determine allocations based on whether it receives a performance-based
         fee from the client. Additionally, the Advisor has in place supervisory
         oversight processes to periodically monitor performance deviations for
         accounts with like strategies.

o        The Advisor and its affiliates and the investment team of each Fund may
         manage other mutual funds and separate accounts on a long-short basis.
         The simultaneous management of long and short portfolios creates
         potential conflicts of interest including the risk that short sale
         activity could adversely affect the market value of the long
         positions(and vice versa), the risk arising from sequential orders in
         long and short positions, and the risks associated with receiving
         opposing orders at the same time. The Advisor has adopted procedures
         that it believes are reasonably designed to mitigate these potential
         conflicts of interest. Included in these procedures are specific
         guidelines developed to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
         clients whose accounts are managed by each Fund's portfolio management
         team. The Advisor and the portfolio management team have established
         monitoring procedures, a protocol for supervisory reviews, as


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         well as compliance oversight to ensure that potential conflicts of
         interest relating to this type of activity are properly addressed.

The Advisor is owned by Deutsche Bank AG, a multi-national financial services
company. Therefore, the Advisor is affiliated with a variety of entities that
provide, and/or engage in commercial banking, insurance, brokerage, investment
banking, financial advisory, broker-dealer activities (including sales and
trading), hedge funds, real estate and private equity investing, in addition to
the provision of investment management services to institutional and individual
investors. Since Deutsche Bank AG, its affiliates, directors, officers and
employees (the "Firm") are engaged in businesses and have interests other than
managing asset management accounts, such other activities involve real,
potential or apparent conflicts of interest. These interests and activities
include potential advisory, transactional and financial activities and other
interests in securities and companies that may be directly or indirectly
purchased or sold by the Firm for its clients' advisory accounts. These are
considerations of which advisory clients should be aware and which may cause
conflicts that could be to the disadvantage of the Advisor's advisory clients.
The Advisor has instituted business and compliance policies, procedures and
disclosures that are designed to identify, monitor and mitigate conflicts of
interest and, as appropriate, to report them to a Fund's Board.

Codes of Ethics

The Funds, the Advisor, the Sub-advisors and the Funds' principal underwriter
have each adopted codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act. Board
members, officers of the Corporation and employees of the Advisor, Sub-Advisors
and principal underwriter are permitted to make personal securities
transactions, including transactions in securities that may be purchased or held
by the Funds, subject to requirements and restrictions set forth in the
applicable Code of Ethics. The Advisor, DeAmi and DVM's Codes of Ethics contains
provisions and requirements designed to identify and address certain conflicts
of interest between personal investment activities and the interests of the
Funds. Among other things, the Advisor's Code of Ethics prohibits certain types
of transactions absent prior approval, imposes time periods during which
personal transactions may not be made in certain securities, and requires the
submission of duplicate broker confirmations and quarterly reporting of
securities transactions. Additional restrictions apply to portfolio managers,
traders, research analysts and others involved in the investment advisory
process of the Advisor. Exceptions to these and other provisions of the
Advisor's, DeAMi and DVM's Codes of Ethics may be granted in particular
circumstances after review by appropriate personnel.

Regulatory Matters and Legal Proceedings

On December 21, 2006, DeAM settled proceedings with the SEC and the New York
Attorney General on behalf of DAMI and DIMA, the investment advisors to many of
the DWS Scudder funds, regarding allegations of improper trading of fund shares
at DeAM and at the legacy Scudder and Kemper organizations prior to their
acquisition by DeAM in April 2002. These regulators alleged that although the
prospectuses for certain funds in the regulators' view indicated that the funds
did not permit market timing, DAMI and DIMA breached their fiduciary duty to
those funds in that their efforts to limit trading activity in the funds were
not effective at certain times. The regulators also alleged that DAMI and DIMA
breached their fiduciary duty to certain funds by entering into certain market
timing arrangements with investors. These trading arrangements originated in
businesses that existed prior to the currently constituted DeAM organization,
which came together as a result of various mergers of the legacy Scudder, Kemper
and Deutsche fund groups, and all of the arrangements were terminated prior to
the start of the regulatory investigations that began in the summer of 2003. No
current DeAM employee approved these trading arrangements. Under the terms of
the settlements, DAMI and DIMA neither admitted nor denied any wrongdoing.

The terms of the SEC settlement, which identified improper trading in the legacy
Deutsche and Kemper mutual funds only, provide for payment of disgorgement in
the amount of $17.2 million. The terms of the settlement with the New York
Attorney General provide for payment of disgorgement in the amount of $102.3
million, which is inclusive of the amount payable under the SEC settlement, plus
a civil penalty in the amount of $20 million. The total amount payable by DeAM,
approximately $122.3 million, will be distributed to shareholders of the
affected funds in accordance with a distribution plan to be developed by a
distribution consultant. The funds' investment advisors do not believe these
amounts will have a material adverse financial impact on them or materially
affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements
with the DWS funds. The above-described amounts are not material to Deutsche
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Among the terms of the settled orders, DeAM is subject to certain undertakings
regarding the conduct of its business in the future, including formation of a
Code of Ethics Oversight Committee to oversee all matters relating to issues
arising under the advisors' Code of Ethics; establishment of an Internal
Compliance Controls Committee having overall compliance oversight responsibility
of the advisors; engagement of an Independent Compliance Consultant to conduct a
comprehensive review of the advisors' supervisory compliance and other policies
and procedures designed to prevent and detect breaches of fiduciary duty,
breaches of the Code of Ethics and federal securities law violations by the
advisors and their employees; and commencing in 2008, the advisors shall undergo
a compliance review by an independent third party.

In addition, DeAM is subject to certain further undertakings relating to the
governance of the mutual funds, including that at least 75% of the members of
the Boards of Trustees/Directors overseeing the DWS Funds continue to be
independent of DeAM; the Chairmen of the DWS Funds' Boards of Trustees/Directors
continue to be independent of DeAM; DeAM maintain existing management fee
reductions for certain funds for a period of five years and not increase
management fees for these certain funds during this period; the funds retain a
senior officer (or independent consultants, as applicable) responsible for
assisting in the review of fee arrangements and monitoring compliance by the
funds and the investment advisors with securities laws, fiduciary duties, codes
of ethics and other compliance policies, the expense of which shall be borne by
DeAM; and periodic account statements, fund prospectuses and the mutual funds'
web site contain additional disclosure and/or tools that assist investors in
understanding the fees and costs associated with an investment in the funds and
the impact of fees and expenses on fund returns.

DeAM has also settled proceedings with the Illinois Secretary of State regarding
market timing matters. The terms of the Illinois settlement provide for investor
education contributions totaling approximately $4 million and a payment in the
amount of $2 million to the Securities Audit and Enforcement Fund.

On September 28, 2006, the SEC and the National Association of Securities
Dealers ("NASD") (now known as Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
("FINRA")) announced final agreements in which Deutsche Investment Management
Americas Inc. ("DIMA"), Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. ("DAMI") and Scudder
Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI") (now known as DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.)
settled administrative proceedings regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation
practices in connection with sales of the Scudder Funds' (now known as the DWS
Scudder Funds) shares during 2001-2003. The agreements with the SEC and NASD are
reflected in orders which state, among other things, that DIMA and DAMI failed
to disclose potential conflicts of interest to the funds' Boards and to
shareholders relating to DWS-SDI's use of certain funds' brokerage commissions
to reduce revenue sharing costs to broker-dealer firms with whom it had
arrangements to market and distribute Scudder Fund shares. These directed
brokerage practices were discontinued in October 2003.

Under the terms of the settlements, in which DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI neither
admitted nor denied any of the regulators' findings, DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI
agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties in the
total amount of $19.3 million. The portion of the settlements distributed to the
funds was approximately $17.8 million and was paid to the funds as prescribed by
the settlement orders based upon the amount of brokerage commissions from each
fund used to satisfy revenue sharing agreements with broker-dealers who sold
fund shares.

As part of the settlements, DIMA, DAMI and DWS-SDI also agreed to implement
certain measures and undertakings relating to revenue sharing payments including
making additional disclosures in the funds' Prospectuses or Statements of
Additional Information, adopting or modifying relevant policies and procedures
and providing regular reporting to the fund Boards.

Additional information announced by DeAM regarding the terms of the settlements
is available at www.dws-scudder.com/regulatory_settlements.

The matters alleged in the regulatory settlements described above also serve as
the general basis of a number of private class action lawsuits involving the DWS
funds. These lawsuits name as defendants various persons, including certain DWS
funds, the funds' investment advisors and their affiliates, and certain
individuals, including in some cases fund Trustees/Directors, officers, and
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to indemnify the applicable DWS funds in connection with these lawsuits, or
other lawsuits or regulatory actions that may be filed making similar
allegations.

Based on currently available information, the funds' investment advisors believe
the likelihood that the pending lawsuits will have a material adverse financial
impact on a DWS fund is remote and such actions are not likely to materially
affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements
with the DWS funds.

                             FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Administrator

Effective April 25, 2007, DWS Large Cap Value Fund entered into an
administrative services agreement with the Advisor (the "Administrative Services
Agreement"), pursuant to which the Advisor provides administrative services to
the Fund including, among others, providing the Fund with personnel, preparing
and making required filings on behalf of the Fund, maintaining books and records
for the Fund, and monitoring the valuation of Fund securities. For all services
provided under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor
a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, of 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net
assets. For the period from April 25, 2007 through November 30, 2007, the
Advisor received an administration fee of $1,113,738.

Under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Advisor is obligated on a
continuous basis to provide such administrative services as the Board of the
Fund reasonably deems necessary for the proper administration of the Fund. The
Advisor provides the Fund with personnel; arranges for the preparation and
filing of the Fund's tax returns; prepares and submits reports and meeting
materials to the Board and the shareholders; prepares and files updates to the
Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information as well as other
reports required to be filed by the SEC; maintains the Fund's records; provides
the Fund with office space, equipment and services; supervises, negotiates the
contracts of and monitors the performance of third parties contractors; oversees
the tabulation of proxies; monitors the valuation of portfolio securities and
monitors compliance with Board-approved valuation procedures; assists in
establishing the accounting and tax policies of the Fund; assists in the
resolution of accounting issues that may arise with respect to the Fund;
establishes and monitors the Fund's operating expense budgets; reviews and
processes the Fund's bills; assists in determining the amount of dividends and
distributions available to be paid by the Fund, prepares and arranges dividend
notifications and provides information to agents to effect payments thereof;
provides to the Board periodic and special reports; provides assistance with
investor and public relations matters; and monitors the registration of shares
under applicable federal and state law. The Advisor also performs certain fund
accounting services under the Administrative Services Agreement. The
Administrative Services Agreement provides that the Advisor will not be liable
under the Administrative Services Agreement except for willful misfeasance, bad
faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or from the reckless
disregard by it of its duties and obligations thereunder.

Underwriter

The Corporation, on behalf of the Funds has an underwriting agreement with DWS
Scudder Distributors, Inc., 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(the "Distributor"), a Massachusetts corporation, which is an affiliate of the
Advisor. The Corporation's underwriting agreement dated April 5, 2002 remains in
effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved annually by a
majority of the members of the Board of Directors who are not parties to such
agreement or interested persons of any such party and either by vote of a
majority of the Board of Directors or a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of the Funds. The underwriting agreement of the Funds was last
approved by the Directors on September 17, 2007.

Under the underwriting agreement, the Funds are responsible for: the payment of
all fees and expenses in connection with the preparation and filing with the SEC
of its registration statement and prospectus and any amendments and supplements
thereto; the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various
states, including registering each Fund as a broker or dealer in various states,
as required; the fees and expenses of preparing, printing and mailing
prospectuses annually to existing shareholders (see below for expenses relating
to prospectuses paid by the Distributor); notices, proxy statements, reports or
other communications to shareholders of the Funds; the cost of printing and
mailing confirmations of purchases of shares and any prospectuses accompanying
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any issuance taxes and/or any initial transfer taxes; a portion of shareholder
toll-free telephone charges and expenses of shareholder service representatives;
the cost of wiring funds for share purchases and redemptions (unless paid by the
shareholder who initiates the transaction); the cost of printing and postage of
business reply envelopes; and a portion of the cost of computer terminals used
by both the Funds and the Distributor.

The Distributor will pay for printing and distributing prospectuses or reports
prepared for its use in connection with the offering of the Fund's shares to the
public and preparing, printing and mailing any other literature or advertising
in connection with the offering of shares of the Funds to the public. The
Distributor will pay all fees and expenses in connection with its qualification
and registration as a broker or dealer under federal and state laws, a portion
of the cost of toll-free telephone service and expenses of shareholder service
representatives, a portion of the cost of computer terminals, and expenses of
any activity which is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares issued
by the fund, unless a Rule 12b-1 Plan is in effect which provides that the fund
shall bear some or all of such expenses.

Although the Funds do not currently have a 12b-1 Plan for Class S shares, and
the Directors have no current intention of adopting one, the Funds will also pay
those fees and expenses permitted to be paid or assumed by the Corporation
pursuant to a 12b-1 Plan, if any, adopted by the Corporation, notwithstanding
any other provision to the contrary in the underwriting agreement.

The Distributor currently offers shares of the Funds on a continuous basis to
eligible investors in all states in which shares of the Funds may from time to
time be registered or where permitted by applicable law. The underwriting
agreement provides that the Distributor accepts orders for shares at net asset
value because no sales commission or load is charged to the investor. The
Distributor has made no firm commitment to acquire shares of the Funds.

Fund Accounting Agent

DWS Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("DWS-SFAC"), Two International Place,
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, a subsidiary of the Advisor, is responsible for
determining net asset value per share and maintaining the portfolio and general
accounting records for the Funds. Currently, DWS-SFAC receives no fee for its
services to DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value
Fund; however, subject to Board approval, DWS-SFAC may seek payment for its
services under this agreement in the future. DWS-SFAC receives the following
annual fee from DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund: 0.025% of the first $150 million
of average daily net assets, 0.0075% on the next $850 million, and 0.00450% over
$1 billion plus holding and transaction charges for this service. The amounts
charged to DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund for the fiscal years ended November 30,
2007 and November 30, 2006 were:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fund                                                                 Amount Charged            Amount Waived
----                                                                 --------------            -------------
                                                 2007                     2006
                                                 ----                     ----

<S>                                           <C>                        <C>                          <C>
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                 $105,295                   $134,211                     $62,999
</TABLE>

Pursuant to an agreement between DWS-SFAC and SSB, DWS-SFAC has delegated
certain fund accounting functions to SSB under the fund accounting agreement.
The cost and expenses of such delegation are borne by DWS-SFAC, not by the
Funds.

Custodian

Each Fund employs State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB") 225 Franklin
Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 as custodian. SSB has entered into
agreements with foreign subcustodians approved by the Trustees pursuant to Rule
17f-5 under the 1940 Act. SSB uses Deutsche Bank AG, an affiliate of the
Advisor, as subcustodian ("DB Subcustodian") in certain countries. To the extent
a Fund holds any securities in the countries in which SSB uses DB Subcustodian
as a subcustodian, those securities will be held by DB Subcustodian as part of a
larger omnibus account in the name of SSB (the "Omnibus Account"). For its
services, DB Subcustodian receives (1) an annual fee based on a percentage of
the average daily net assets of the Omnibus Account and (2) transaction charges
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SSB, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 as custodian, has custody
of all securities and cash of each Fund. It attends to the collection of
principal and income, and payment for and collection of proceeds of securities
bought and sold by each Fund. Custodian fees may be reduced by certain earnings
credits in favor of each Fund.

Transfer Agent and Shareholder Service Agent

DWS Scudder Investments Service Corporation ("DWS-SISC" or "Transfer Agent"),
210 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO , a subsidiary of the Advisor, is the
transfer and dividend disbursing agent for each Fund. DWS-SISC also serves as
shareholder servicing agent for each Fund.

Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DWS-SISC and DST Systems,
Inc. ("DST"), 333 West 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, DWS-SISC has
delegated certain transfer agent, dividend paying agent and shareholder
servicing agent functions to DST. The costs and expenses of such delegation are
borne by DWS-SISC, not by the Funds.

The Funds, or the Advisor (including any affiliate of the Advisor), or both, may
pay unaffiliated third parties for providing recordkeeping and other
administrative services with respect to accounts of participants in retirement
plans or other beneficial owners of fund shares whose interests are generally
held in an omnibus account.

The Transfer Agent receives an annual service fee for each account of the Fund,
based on the type of account. For open retail accounts, the fee is a flat fee
ranging from $20.00 to $27.50 per account, for open wholesale money funds the
fee is $32.50 per account, while for certain retirement accounts serviced on the
recordkeeping system of ADP, Inc., the fee is a flat fee up to $3.46 per account
(as of October 2006, indexed to inflation) plus an asset based fee of up to
0.25% of average net assets. 1/12th of the annual service charge for each
account is charged and payable to the Transfer Agent each month. A fee is
charged for any account which at any time during the month had a share balance
in the Fund. Smaller fees are also charged for closed accounts for which
information must be retained on the Transfer Agent's system for up to 18 months
after closing for tax reporting purposes.

Certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Transfer Agent, including
expenses of printing and mailing routine fund disclosure documents, costs of
record retention and transaction processing costs are reimbursed by the Fund or
are paid directly by the Fund. Certain additional out-of-pocket expenses,
including costs of computer hardware and software, third party record-keeping
and processing of proxy statements, may only be reimbursed by the Fund with the
prior approval of the Fund's Board.

DWS-SISC is the Transfer Agent for all classes of all DWS funds.

Legal Counsel

Vedder Price P.C., 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601, serves as
legal counsel to the Funds and its Independent Directors.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Financial Statements of each Fund are incorporated by reference in this
Statement of Additional Information in reliance on the reports of Ernst & Young
LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, 200 Clarendon Street,
Boston, MA 02116, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting. Ernst & Young LLP, audits the financial statements of the Funds and
provides other audit, tax and related services. Shareholders will receive annual
audited financial statements and semi-annual unaudited financial statements.

                             PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

The Advisor is generally responsible for placing the orders for the purchase and
sale of portfolio securities, including the allocation of brokerage. With
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fund's investments, references in this section to the "Advisor" should be read
to mean the Sub-Advisor, except as noted below.

The policy of the Advisor in placing orders for the purchase and sale of
securities for the Funds is to seek best execution, taking into account such
factors, among others, as price; commission (where applicable); the
broker-dealer's ability to ensure that securities will be delivered on
settlement date; the willingness of the broker-dealer to commit its capital and
purchase a thinly traded security for its own inventory; whether the
broker-dealer specializes in block orders or large program trades; the
broker-dealer's knowledge of the market and the security; the broker-dealer's
ability to maintain confidentiality; the broker-dealer's ability to provide
access to new issues; the broker-dealer's ability to provide support when
placing a difficult trade; the financial condition of the broker-dealer; and
whether the broker-dealer has the infrastructure and operational capabilities to
execute and settle the trade. The Advisor seeks to evaluate the overall
reasonableness of brokerage commissions with commissions charged on comparable
transactions and compares the brokerage commissions (if any) paid by the Funds
to reported commissions paid by others. The Advisor routinely reviews commission
rates, execution and settlement services performed and makes internal and
external comparisons.

Commission rates on transactions in equity securities on US securities exchanges
are subject to negotiation. Commission rates on transactions in equity
securities on foreign securities exchanges are generally fixed. Purchases and
sales of fixed-income securities and certain over-the-counter securities are
effected on a net basis, without the payment of brokerage commissions.
Transactions in fixed income and certain over-the-counter securities are
generally placed by the Advisor with the principal market makers for these
securities unless the Advisor reasonably believes more favorable results are
available elsewhere. Transactions with dealers serving as market makers reflect
the spread between the bid and asked prices. Purchases of underwritten issues
will include an underwriting fee paid to the underwriter. Money market
instruments are normally purchased in principal transactions directly from the
issuer or from an underwriter or market maker.

It is likely that the broker-dealers selected based on the considerations
described in this section will include firms that also sell shares of the Funds
to their customers. However, the Advisor does not consider sales of shares of
the Funds as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to execute portfolio
transactions for the Funds and, accordingly, has implemented policies and
procedures reasonably designed to prevent its traders from considering sales of
shares of the Funds as a factor in the selection of broker-dealers to execute
portfolio transactions for the Funds.

The Advisor is permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended ("1934 Act"), when placing portfolio transactions for a Fund,
to cause the Fund to pay brokerage commissions in excess of that which another
broker-dealer might charge for executing the same transaction in order to obtain
research and brokerage services if the Advisor determines that such commissions
are reasonable in relation to the overall services provided. The Advisor may
from time to time, in reliance on Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act, execute
portfolio transactions with broker-dealers that provide research and brokerage
services to the Advisor. Consistent with the Advisor's policy regarding best
execution, where more than one broker is believed to be capable of providing
best execution for a particular trade, the Advisor may take into consideration
the receipt of research and brokerage services in selecting the broker-dealer to
execute the trade. Although certain research and brokerage services from
broker-dealers may be useful to a Fund and to the Advisor, it is the opinion of
the Advisor that such information only supplements its own research effort since
the information must still be analyzed, weighed and reviewed by the Advisor's
staff. To the extent that research and brokerage services of value are received
by the Advisor, the Advisor may avoid expenses that it might otherwise incur.
Research and brokerage services received from a broker-dealer may be useful to
the Advisor and its affiliates in providing investment management services to
all or some of its clients, which includes a Fund. Services received from
broker-dealers that executed securities transactions for a Portfolio will not
necessarily be used by the Advisor specifically to service such Fund.

Research and brokerage services provided by broker-dealers may include, but are
not limited to, information on the economy, industries, groups of securities,
individual companies, statistical information, accounting and tax law
interpretations, political developments, legal developments affecting portfolio
securities, technical market action, pricing and appraisal services, credit
analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance analysis and measurement and
analysis of corporate responsibility issues. Research and brokerage services are
typically received in the form of written or electronic reports, access to
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meetings with security analysts, but may also be provided in the form of access
to various computer software and meetings arranged with corporate and industry
representatives.

The Advisor may also select broker-dealers and obtain from them research and
brokerage services that are used in connection with executing trades provided
that such services are consistent with interpretations under Section 28(e) of
the 1934 Act. Typically, these services take the form of computer software
and/or electronic communication services used by the Advisor to facilitate
trading activity with those broker-dealers.

Research and brokerage services may include products obtained from third parties
if the Advisor determines that such product or service constitutes brokerage and
research as defined in Section 28(e) and interpretations thereunder. The Advisor
may use brokerage commissions to obtain certain brokerage products or services
that have a mixed use (i.e., it also serves a function that does not relate to
the investment decision-making process). In those circumstances, the Advisor
will make a good faith judgment to evaluate the various benefits and uses to
which it intends to put the mixed use product or service and will pay for that
portion of the mixed use product or service that it reasonably believes does not
constitute research and brokerage services with its own resources.

DIMA will monitor regulatory developments and market practice in the use of
client commissions to obtain research and brokerage services and may adjust its
portfolio transactions policies in response thereto.

Investment decisions for each Fund and for other investment accounts managed by
the Advisor are made independently of each other in light of differing
conditions. However, the same investment decision may be made for two or more of
such accounts. In such cases, simultaneous transactions are inevitable. To the
extent permitted by law, the Advisor may aggregate the securities to be sold or
purchased for a Fund with those to be sold or purchased for other accounts in
executing transactions. Purchases or sales are then averaged as to price and
commission and allocated as to amount in a manner deemed equitable to each
account. While in some cases this practice could have a detrimental effect on
the price paid or received by, or on the size of the position obtained or
disposed of for, the Fund, in other cases it is believed that the ability to
engage in volume transactions will be beneficial to the Fund.

DIMA and its affiliates and the Funds' management team manage other mutual funds
and separate accounts, some of which use short sales of securities as a part of
its investment strategy. The simultaneous management of long and short
portfolios creates potential conflicts of interest including the risk that short
sale activity could adversely affect the market value of the long positions (and
vice versa), the risk arising from sequential orders in long and short
positions, and the risks associated with receiving opposing orders at the same
time.

DIMA has adopted procedures that it believes are reasonably designed to mitigate
these potential conflicts of interest. Incorporated in the procedures are
specific guidelines developed to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
clients. DIMA and the investment team have established monitoring procedures and
a protocol for supervisory reviews, as well as compliance oversight to ensure
that potential conflicts of interest relating to this type of activity are
properly addressed.

Deutsche Bank AG or one of its affiliates (or in the case of a Sub-Advisor, the
Sub-Advisor or one of its affiliates) may act as a broker for the Funds and
receive brokerage commissions or other transaction-related compensation from the
Funds in the purchase and sale of securities, options or futures contracts when,
in the judgment of the Advisor, and in accordance with procedures approved by
the Funds' Boards, the affiliated broker will be able to obtain a price and
execution at least as favorable as those obtained from other qualified brokers
and if, in the transaction, the affiliated broker charges the Funds a rate
consistent with that charged to comparable unaffiliated customers in similar
transactions.

The following shows total brokerage commissions paid for the past three fiscal
years:

DWS Large Cap Value Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the Fund
paid $2,936,872 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006, the
Fund paid $3,037,859 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2005, the Fund paid $2,401,727 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the


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Fund has acquired during the most recent fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007
the Fund held the following securities of its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
 Bank of New York Mellon Corp.                                                          $33,296
 Prudential Financial Inc.                                                              $29,117
 JP Morgan Chas & Co.                                                                   $23,722
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007,
the Fund paid $3,783,441 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2006, the Fund paid $3,735,553 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Washington Mutual Inc.                                                                  $257,704
PNC Financial Services Group                                                            $231,187
Bank of America Corp.                                                                   $331,977
JP Morgan Chase & Co.                                                                    $24,113
US Bancorp                                                                              $138,778
Wachovia Corp.                                                                          $362,959
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the
Fund paid $99,950 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006,
the Fund paid $23,086 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2005, the Fund paid $4,977 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify any
securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in Rule
10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Comerica, Inc.                                                                          $1,250
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.                                                                   $876
</TABLE>

DWS Dreman Small Cap Fund: For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2007, the Fund
paid $3,098,169 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006, the
Fund paid $3,666,993 in commissions. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2005, the Fund paid $2,668,544 in commissions. The Fund is required to identify
any securities of its "regular brokers or dealers" (as such term is defined in
Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act) that the Fund has acquired during the most recent
fiscal year. As of November 30, 2007 the Fund held the following securities of
its regular brokers or dealers:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.                                                          $10,063


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                                                                            Value of Securities Owned as of
                                                                                   November 30, 2007
Name of Regular Broker or Dealer or Parent (Issuer)                                  (in thousands)
---------------------------------------------------                                  --------------

Stancorp Financial Group, Inc.                                                          $13,903
Apollo Investment Corp.                                                                 $14,864
</TABLE>

Portfolio Turnover

Portfolio turnover rate is defined by the SEC as the ratio of the lesser of
sales or purchases to the monthly average value of such securities owned during
the year, excluding all securities whose remaining maturities at the time of
acquisition were one year or less.

Portfolio turnover rates for the two most recent fiscal years are as follows
(fiscal years ended):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      November 30, 2007               November 30, 2006
                                                      -----------------               -----------------

<S>                                                          <C>                             <C>
DWS Large Cap Value Fund                                     86%                             76%
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund                           27%                             32%
DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund                                82%                             34%
DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund                              60%                             48%
</TABLE>

Higher levels of activity by the Funds result in higher transaction costs and
may also result in taxes on realized capital gains to be borne by the Funds'
shareholders. Purchases and sales are made whenever necessary, in the Advisor's
discretion, to meet each Fund's objective.

                        PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES

General Information

Policies and procedures affecting transactions in fund shares can be changed at
any time without notice, subject to applicable law. Transactions may be
contingent upon proper completion of application forms and other documents by
shareholders and their receipt by the Funds' agents. Transaction delays in
processing (and changing account features) due to circumstances within or beyond
the control of a Fund and its agents may occur. Shareholders (or their financial
service firms) are responsible for all losses and fees resulting from bad
checks, cancelled orders or the failure to consummate transactions effected
pursuant to instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.

A distribution will be reinvested in shares of the same fund and class if the
distribution check is returned as undeliverable.

Orders will be confirmed at a price based on the net asset value of a Fund next
determined after receipt in good order by the Distributor of the order
accompanied by payment. However, orders received by dealers or other financial
services firms prior to the determination of net asset value and received in
good order by the Distributor prior to the close of its business day will be
confirmed at a price based on the net asset value effective on that day ("trade
date").

Certificates. Share certificates will not be issued.

Additional Minimum Balance Policies. For fiduciary accounts such as IRAs, and
custodial accounts such as Uniform Gifts to Minor Act and Uniform Transfers to
Minor Act accounts, the minimum balance is $1,000 for Class S. A shareholder may
open an account with at least $1,000 ($500 for fiduciary/custodial accounts), if
an automatic investment plan (AIP) of $50/month is established. DWS Scudder
group retirement plans and certain other accounts have similar or lower minimum
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Shareholders with a combined household account balance in any of the DWS Funds
of $100,000 or more, as well as group retirement and certain other accounts,
will not be subject to an automatic redemption.

Fiduciary (e.g., IRA or Roth IRA) and custodial accounts (e.g., UGMA or UTMA)
with balances below $1,000 are subject to automatic redemption following 60
days' written notice to applicable shareholders.

Use of Financial Services Firms. Investment dealers and other firms provide
varying arrangements for their clients to purchase and redeem a Fund's shares,
including higher minimum investments, and may assess transaction or other fees.
Firms may arrange with their clients for other investment or administrative
services. Such firms may independently establish and charge additional amounts
to their clients for such services. Firms also may hold the Fund's shares in
nominee or street name as agent for and on behalf of their customers. In such
instances, the Fund's transfer agent, DWS-SISC will have no information with
respect to or control over the accounts of specific shareholders. Such
shareholders may obtain access to their accounts and information about their
accounts only from their firm. Certain of these firms may receive compensation
from the Fund through the Shareholder Service Agent for record-keeping and other
expenses relating to these nominee accounts. In addition, certain privileges
with respect to the purchase and redemption of shares or the reinvestment of
dividends may not be available through such firms. Some firms may participate in
a program allowing them access to their clients' accounts for servicing
including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee
changes; and may perform functions such as generation of confirmation statements
and disbursement of cash dividends. Such firms, including affiliates of DWS-SDI,
may receive compensation from the Fund through the Shareholder Service Agent for
these services.

Each Fund has authorized one or more financial service institutions, including
certain members of the FINRA other than the Distributor ("financial
institutions"), to accept purchase and redemption orders for a Fund's shares.
Such financial institutions may also designate other parties, including plan
administrator intermediaries, to accept purchase and redemption orders on a
Fund's behalf. Orders for purchases or redemptions will be deemed to have been
received by a Fund when such financial institutions or, if applicable, their
authorized designees accept the orders. Subject to the terms of the contract
between a Fund and the financial institution, ordinarily orders will be priced
at a Fund's net asset value next computed after acceptance by such financial
institution or its authorized designees and accepted by a Fund. Further, if
purchases or redemptions of a Fund's shares are arranged and settlement is made
at an investor's election through any other authorized financial institution,
that financial institution may, at its discretion, charge a fee for that
service. The Board of Directors and the Distributor, also the Funds' principal
underwriter, each has the right to limit the amount of purchases by, and to
refuse to sell to, any person. The Directors and the Distributor may suspend or
terminate the offering of shares of a Fund at any time for any reason.

DWS-SDI has adopted an Incentive Plan (the "Plan") covering wholesalers that are
regional vice presidents ("DWS Scudder Wholesalers"). Generally, DWS Scudder
Wholesalers market shares of the DWS funds to financial advisors, who in turn
may recommend that investors purchase shares of a DWS fund. The Plan is an
incentive program that combines a monthly incentive component with a quarterly
strategic bonus component. Under the Plan, DWS Scudder Wholesalers will receive
a monetary monthly incentive based on the amount of sales generated from their
marketing of the funds, and that incentive will differ depending on the product
category of the fund. Each fund is assigned to one of four product categories --
"Core," "Strategic," "Satellite" or "Non-CSS" -- taking into consideration,
among other things, the following criteria, where applicable:

o        The Fund's 3-year performance;

o        The Fund's Morningstar rating;

o        Market size for the fund category;

o        The Fund's size, including sales and redemptions of the Fund's shares;

o        The length of time the Fund's Portfolio Managers have managed the Fund;
         and

o        The Fund's consistency with DWS Scudder's branding.

This information and other factors are presented to a committee comprised of
representatives from various groups within DWS Scudder, who review on a
quarterly basis the funds assigned to each product category described above, and
make any changes to those assignments at that time. No one factor, whether
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fund's placement in a given category; all these factors together are considered,
and the designation of funds in the Core, Strategic and Satellite categories
represents management's judgment based on the above criteria. In addition,
management may consider a fund's profile over the course of several review
periods before making a change to its category assignment. These category
assignments will be posted quarterly to the DWS funds' Web site at
www.dws-scudder.com, approximately one month after the end of each quarter. DWS
Scudder Wholesalers will receive the highest compensation for Core and Strategic
funds, less for Satellite funds and the lowest for Non-CSS funds. The level of
compensation among these categories may differ significantly.

In the normal course of business, DWS Scudder will from time to time introduce
new funds into the DWS family of funds. As a general rule, all new funds will be
placed in the Strategic compensation category for a minimum period of four
consecutive quarters, and DWS Scudder Wholesalers will be paid at a rate that is
equivalent to that of the Core Fund category. After that four quarter period,
each new fund in the Strategic category will be reviewed by the committee and
either assigned to one of the four categories or continued as a Strategic fund
at that time.

The prospect of receiving, or the receipt of, additional compensation by a DWS
Scudder Wholesaler under the Plan may provide an incentive to favor marketing
the Core, Strategic or Satellite funds over the Non-CSS funds. The Plan,
however, will not change the price that you pay for shares of a fund. The DWS
Scudder Compliance Department monitors DWS Scudder Wholesaler sales and other
activity in an effort to detect unusual activity in the context of the
compensation structure under the Plan. However, investors may wish to take the
Plan and the product category of the fund into account when considering
purchasing a fund or evaluating any recommendations relating to fund shares.

Telephone and Electronic Transaction Procedures. Shareholders have various
telephone, Internet, wire and other electronic privileges available. The fund or
its agents will not be liable for any losses, expenses or costs arising out of
fraudulent or unauthorized instructions pursuant to these privileges if the fund
or its agents reasonably believe, based upon reasonable verification procedures,
that the instructions were genuine. Verification procedures include recording
instructions, requiring certain identifying information before acting upon
instructions and sending written confirmations. During periods when it is
difficult to contact the Shareholder Service Agent, it may be difficult to use
telephone, wire and other privileges.

QuickBuy and QuickSell. QuickBuy and QuickSell permits the transfer of money via
the Automated Clearing House System (minimum $50 and maximum $250,000) from or
to a shareholder's bank, savings and loan, or credit union account in connection
with the purchase or redemption of Fund shares. Shares purchased by check or
through QuickBuy and QuickSell or Direct Deposit may not be redeemed under this
privilege until such Shares have been owned for at least 10 calendar days.
QuickBuy and QuickSell cannot be used with passbook savings accounts or for
certain tax-deferred plans.

Share Pricing. Purchases will be filled at the net asset value per share next
computed after receipt of the application in good order. The net asset value of
shares of each Fund is calculated at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time or the close of
business on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is open for
trading. Orders received after the close of regular trading on the Exchange will
be executed at the next business day's net asset value. If the order has been
placed by a member of FINRA, other than the Distributor, it is the
responsibility of the member broker, rather than the Funds, to forward the
purchase order to the transfer agent in Kansas City by the close of regular
trading on the Exchange.

Dividend Payment Option. Investors may have dividends and distributions
automatically deposited to their predesignated bank account through DWS
Scudder's Dividend Payment Option request form. Shareholders whose predesignated
checking account of record is with a member bank of Automated Clearing House
Network (ACH) can have income and capital gain distributions automatically
deposited to their personal bank account usually within three business days
after a Fund pays its distribution. A Dividend Payment Option request form can
be obtained by visiting our Web site at: www.dws-scudder.com or calling (800)
728-3337. Confirmation Statements will be mailed to shareholders as notification
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Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plans. The Shareholder Service Agent provides
retirement plan services and documents and the Distributor can establish
investor accounts in any of the following types of retirement plans:

o        Traditional, Roth and Education IRAs. This includes Savings Incentive
         Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers ("SIMPLE"), Simplified
         Employee Pension Plan ("SEP") IRA accounts and prototype documents.

o        403(b)(7) Custodial Accounts. This type of plan is available to
         employees of most non-profit organizations.

o        Prototype money purchase pension and profit-sharing plans may be
         adopted by employers.

Brochures describing these plans as well as model defined benefit plans, target
benefit plans, 457 plans, 401(k) plans, simple 401(k) plans and materials for
establishing them are available from the Shareholder Service Agent upon request.
Additional fees and transaction policies and procedures may apply to such plans.
Investors should consult with their own tax advisors before establishing a
retirement plan.

Purchases

The Funds reserve the right to withdraw all or any part of the offering made by
its prospectus and to reject purchase orders for any reason. Also, from time to
time, the Funds may temporarily suspend the offering of any class of its shares
to new investors. During the period of such suspension, persons who are already
shareholders of such class of such Fund may be permitted to continue to purchase
additional shares of such class and to have dividends reinvested.

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering
activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify
and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. For
more information, please see "Policies You Should Know About" in the Fund's
prospectuses.

The Funds may waive the minimum for purchases by trustees, directors, officers
or employees of a Fund or the Advisor and its affiliates.

Eligible Class S Investors

A.        The following investors may purchase Class S shares of DWS Funds
          either (i) directly from DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("DWS-SDI"),
          the Fund's principal underwriter; or (ii) through an intermediary
          relationship with a financial services firm established with respect
          to the DWS Funds as of December 31, 2004.

          1.      Existing shareholders of Class S shares of any DWS Fund as of
                  December 31, 2004, and household members residing at the same
                  address.

          2.      Shareholders of Class S of any DWS Fund who became Class S
                  shareholders in connection with the consolidation of Class
                  AARP and Class S on July 17, 2006 and household members
                  residing at the same address.

          3.      Shareholders who have owned Class S shares continuously since
                  December 31, 2004 and household members residing at the same
                  address may open new accounts for Class S shares of any DWS
                  Fund.

          4.      Any participant who has owned Class S shares of any DWS Fund
                  through an employee sponsored retirement, employee stock,
                  bonus, pension or profit sharing plan continuously since
                  December 31, 2004 may open a new individual account for Class
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          5.      Any participant who owns Class S shares of any DWS Fund
                  through a retirement, employee stock, bonus, pension or profit
                  sharing plan may complete a direct rollover to an IRA account
                  that will hold Class S shares. This applies to individuals who
                  begin their retirement plan investments with a DWS Fund at any
                  time, including after December 31, 2004.

          6.      Officers, Fund Trustees and Directors, and full-time employees
                  and their family members, of the Advisor and its affiliates.

          7.      Class S shares are available to any accounts managed by the
                  Advisor, any advisory products offered by the Advisor or
                  DWS-SDI and to DWS Allocation Series or other fund of funds
                  managed by the Advisor or its affiliates.

          8.      Shareholders of Class S of DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund
                  who became shareholders of the fund in connection with the
                  fund's acquisition of Scudder New Asia Fund, Inc. on April 17,
                  2006.

          9.      Shareholders of Class S of any DWS Fund who became Class S
                  shareholders in connection with the consolidation of Class M
                  and Class S on August 18, 2006 and household members residing
                  at the same address.

          10.     Shareholders of Class S of any DWS Fund who became Class S
                  shareholders in connection with the renaming or conversion of
                  Investment Class to Class S on October 23, 2006.

B. The following additional investors may purchase Class S shares of DWS Funds.

          1.      Broker-dealers, banks and registered investment advisors
                  ("RIAs") may purchase Class S shares in connection with a
                  comprehensive or "wrap" fee program or other fee based
                  program.

          2.      Any group retirement, employee stock, bonus, pension or
                  profit-sharing plans.

          3.      Persons who purchase shares as part of an investment only
                  placement in a 529 College Savings Plan.

          4.      Persons who purchase shares through a Health Savings Account
                  or a Voluntary Employees' Benefit Association ("VEBA") Trust.

DWS-SDI may, at its discretion, require appropriate documentation that shows an
investor is eligible to purchase Class S shares.

Revenue Sharing

In light of recent regulatory developments, the Advisor, the Distributor and
their affiliates have undertaken to furnish certain additional information below
regarding the level of payments made by them to selected affiliated and
unaffiliated brokers, dealers, participating insurance companies or other
financial intermediaries ("financial advisors") in connection with the sale
and/or distribution of Fund shares or the retention and/or servicing of
investors and Fund shares ("revenue sharing").

The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may pay additional
compensation, out of their own assets and not as an additional charge to each
Fund, to financial advisors in connection with the sale and/or distribution of
Fund shares or the retention and/or servicing of Fund investors and Fund shares.
Such revenue sharing payments are in addition to any distribution or service
fees payable under any Rule 12b-1 or service plan of any fund, any record
keeping/sub-transfer agency/networking fees payable by each Fund (generally
through the Distributor or an affiliate) and/or the Distributor to certain
financial advisors for performing such services and any sales charges,
commissions, non-cash compensation arrangements expressly permitted under
applicable rules of FINRA or other concessions described in the fee table or
elsewhere in the Prospectuses or the SAI as payable to all financial advisors.
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example, the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may compensate
financial advisors for providing each Fund with "shelf space" or access to a
third party platform or fund offering list, or other marketing programs
including, without limitation, inclusion of each Fund on preferred or
recommended sales lists, mutual fund "supermarket" platforms and other formal
sales programs; granting the Distributor access to the financial advisor's sales
force; granting the Distributor access to the financial advisor's conferences
and meetings; assistance in training and educating the financial advisor's
personnel; and, obtaining other forms of marketing support. The level of revenue
sharing payments made to financial advisors may be a fixed fee or based upon one
or more of the following factors: gross sales, current assets and/or number of
accounts of each Fund attributable to the financial advisor, the particular fund
or fund type or other measures as agreed to by the Advisor, the Distributor
and/or their affiliates and the financial advisors or any combination thereof.
The amount of these payments is determined at the discretion of the Advisor, the
Distributor and/or their affiliates from time to time, may be substantial, and
may be different for different financial advisors based on, for example, the
nature of the services provided by the financial advisor.

The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates currently make revenue
sharing payments from their own assets in connection with the sale and/or
distribution of DWS Fund shares, or the retention and/or servicing of investors,
to financial advisors in amounts that generally range from .01% up to .50% of
assets of the Fund serviced and maintained by the financial advisor, .10% to
..25% of sales of the Fund attributable to the financial advisor, a flat fee of
$12,500 up to $500,000, or any combination thereof. These amounts are annual
figures typically paid on a quarterly basis and are subject to change at the
discretion of the Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates. Receipt of,
or the prospect of receiving, this additional compensation, may influence your
financial advisor's recommendation of this Fund or of any particular share class
of the Fund. You should review your financial advisor's compensation disclosure
and/or talk to your financial advisor to obtain more information on how this
compensation may have influenced your financial advisor's recommendation of this
Fund.

The Advisor, the Distributor and/or their affiliates may also make such revenue
sharing payments to financial advisors under the terms discussed above in
connection with the distribution of both DWS funds and non-DWS funds by
financial advisors to retirement plans that obtain record keeping services from
ADP, Inc. on the DWS Scudder branded retirement plan platform (the "Platform")
with the level of revenue sharing payments being based upon sales of both the
DWS funds and the non-DWS funds by the financial advisor on the Platform or
current assets of both the DWS funds and the non-DWS funds serviced and
maintained by the financial advisor on the Platform.

As of the date hereof, each Fund has been advised that the Advisor, the
Distributor and their affiliates expect that the following firms will receive
revenue sharing payments at different points during the coming year as described
above:

Channel: Broker-Dealers and Financial Advisors

A G Edwards & Sons Inc.
AIG Advisors Group
Ameriprise
Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc.
Capital Analyst, Incorporated
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (dba Smith Barney)
Commonwealth Equity Services, LLP (dba Commonwealth Financial Network)
Deutsche Bank Group
First Clearing/Wachovia Securities
HD Vest Investment Securities, Inc.
ING Group
John Hancock Distributors LLC
LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. (dba ABN Amro)
Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.
M.L. Stern & Co.
Marsh Insurance and Investment Company
Meridien Financial Group
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.


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Morgan Stanley
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
Raymond James & Associates
Raymond James Financial Services
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc
Securities America, Inc.
UBS Financial Services
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC

Channel: Cash Product Platform

Allegheny Investments LTD
Bank of New York (Hare & Co.)
Bear, Stearns Securities Corp.
Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company
Cadaret Grant & Co.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
D.A. Davidson & Company
Deutsche Bank Group
Emmett A. Larkin Company
Fiduciary Trust Co. -- International
First Southwest Company
Huntleigh Securities
Lincoln Investment Planning
LPL Financial Services
Mellon Financial Markets LLC
Penson Financial Services
Pershing Choice Platform
ProFunds Distributors, Inc.
Ridge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions
Romano Brothers and Company
SAMCO Capital Markets
Smith Moore & Company
Sungard Institutional Brokerage Inc.
US Bancorp
UBS
William Blair & Company

Channel: Third Party Insurance Platforms

Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York
Ameritas Life Insurance Group
American General Life Insurance Company
Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company
Columbus Life Insurance Company
Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company
Companion Life Insurance Company
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Farmers New World Life Insurance Company
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company
First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company
First Great West Life and Annuity Company
Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York
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Great West Life and Annuity Insurance Company
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Integrity Life Insurance Company
John Hancock Life Insurance companies
Kemper Investors Life Insurance Company
Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company
Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Group
MetLife Group
Minnesota Life Insurance Company
Mutual of America Life Insurance Company
National Life Insurance Company
National Integrity Life Insurance Company
Nationwide Group
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Protective Life Insurance
Provident Mutual Life Insurance
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Sun Life Group
Symetra Life Insurance Company
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Union Central Life Insurance Company
United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
United Investors Life Insurance Company
Western Southern Life Assurance Company

Any additions, modifications or deletions to the financial advisors identified
above that have occurred since the date hereof are not reflected.

The Advisor, the Distributor or their affiliates may enter into additional
revenue sharing arrangements or change or discontinue existing arrangements with
financial advisors at any time without notice.

The prospect of receiving, or the receipt of additional compensation or
promotional incentives described above by financial advisors may provide such
financial advisors and/or their salespersons with an incentive to favor sales of
shares of the DWS Funds or a particular DWS Fund over sales of shares of mutual
funds (or non-mutual fund investments) with respect to which the financial
advisor does not receive additional compensation or promotional incentives, or
receives lower levels of additional compensation or promotional incentives.
Similarly, financial advisors may receive different compensation or incentives
that may influence their recommendation of any particular share class of the
Fund or of other funds. These payment arrangements, however, will not change the
price that an investor pays for Fund shares or the amount that the Fund receives
to invest on behalf of an investor and will not increase Fund expenses. You may
wish to take such payment arrangements into account when considering and
evaluating any recommendations relating to Fund shares and you should discuss
this matter with your financial advisor and review your financial advisor's
disclosures.

Automatic Investment Plan. A shareholder may purchase additional shares of the
Funds through an automatic investment program. With the Direct Deposit Purchase
Plan ("Direct Deposit"), investments are made automatically (minimum $1,000 and
maximum $250,000 for initial investments and a minimum of $50 and maximum of
$250,000 for subsequent investments) from the shareholder's account at a bank,
savings and loan or credit union into the shareholder's fund account.
Termination by a shareholder will become effective within thirty days after the
Shareholder Service Agent has received the request. The fund may immediately
terminate a shareholder's Direct Deposit in the event that any item is unpaid by
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Minimum Subsequent Investment Policies. For current shareholders there is a $50
minimum investment requirement for subsequent investments in the fund. There is
no minimum subsequent investment requirement for investments on behalf of
participants in certain fee-based and wrap programs offered through financial
intermediaries approved by the Advisor.

Payroll Investment Plans. A shareholder may purchase shares through Payroll
Direct Deposit or Government Direct Deposit. Under these programs, all or a
portion of a shareholder's net pay or government check is invested each payment
period. A shareholder may terminate participation in these programs by giving
written notice to the shareholder's employer or government agency, as
appropriate. (A reasonable time to act is required.) A Fund is not responsible
for the efficiency of the employer or government agency making the payment or
any financial institutions transmitting payments.

Expedited Purchase Procedures for Existing Shareholders. Shareholders of other
DWS funds who have submitted an account application and have certified a tax
identification number, clients having a regular investment counsel account with
the Advisor or its affiliates and members of their immediate families, officers
and employees of the Advisor or of any affiliated organization and their
immediate families, members of FINRA, and banks may open an account by wire by
calling (800) 728-3337 for instructions. The investor must send a duly completed
and signed application to the Fund promptly. A subsequent purchase order may be
placed by established shareholders (except by DWS Scudder Individual Retirement
Account (IRA), DWS Scudder Horizon Plan, DWS Scudder Profit Sharing and Money
Purchase Pension Plans, DWS Scudder 401(k) and DWS Scudder 403(b) Plan holders),
members of FINRA, and banks.

It is our policy to offer purchase privileges to current or former directors or
trustees of the Deutsche or DWS Scudder mutual funds, employees, their spouses
or life partners and children or stepchildren age 21 or younger of Deutsche Bank
or its affiliates or a subadvisor to any fund in the DWS family of funds or a
broker-dealer authorized to sell shares of the Funds. Qualified individuals will
generally be allowed to purchase shares in the class with the lowest expense
ratio, usually the Institutional Class shares. If a fund does not offer
Institutional Class shares, these individuals will be allowed to buy Class A
shares at NAV. The Funds also reserve the right to waive the minimum account
balance requirement for employee and director accounts. Fees generally charged
to IRA accounts will be charged to accounts of employees and directors.

Redemptions

Redemption fee. Each Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the total redemption
amount (calculated at net asset value, without regard to the effect of any
contingent deferred sales charge; any contingent deferred sales charge is also
assessed on the total redemption amount without regard to the assessment of the
2% redemption fee) on all fund shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of
buying them (either by purchase or exchange). The redemption fee is paid
directly to a Fund, and is designed to encourage long-term investment and to
offset transaction and other costs associated with short-term or excessive
trading. For purposes of determining whether the redemption fee applies, shares
held the longest time will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held
the shortest time will be treated as being redeemed last. The redemption fee is
applicable to fund shares purchased either directly or through a financial
intermediary, such as a broker-dealer. Transactions through financial
intermediaries typically are placed with a Fund on an omnibus basis and include
both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple investors.
These purchase and sale transactions are generally netted against one another
and placed on an aggregate basis; consequently the identities of the individuals
on whose behalf the transactions are placed generally are not known to the fund.
For this reason, the fund has undertaken to notify financial intermediaries of
their obligation to assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and to
collect and remit the proceeds to a Fund. However, due to operational
requirements, the intermediaries' methods for tracking and calculating the fee
may be inadequate or differ in some respects from a Fund's.

General. Policies and procedures affecting transactions in Fund shares can be
changed at any time without notice, subject to applicable law. Transactions may
be contingent upon proper completion of application forms and other documents by
shareholders and their receipt by a Fund's agents. Transaction delays in
processing (and changing account features) due to circumstances within or beyond
the control of a Fund and its agents may occur. Shareholders (or their financial
service firms) are responsible for all losses and fees resulting from bad
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cancelled orders or the failure to consummate transactions effected pursuant to
instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.

In addition, the Funds reserve the right to suspend or postpone redemptions as
permitted pursuant to Section 22(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Generally, those circumstances are when 1) the New York Stock Exchange is closed
other than customary weekend or holiday closings; 2) trading on the New York
Stock Exchange is restricted; 3) an emergency exists which makes the disposal of
securities owned by a fund or the fair determination of the value of the fund's
net assets not reasonably practicable; or 4) the SEC, by order, permits the
suspension of the right of redemption. Redemption payments by wire may also be
delayed in the event of a non-routine closure of the Federal Reserve wire
payment system.

A request for repurchase (confirmed redemption) may be communicated by a
shareholder through a financial services firm to the Distributor, which firms
must promptly submit orders to be effective.

Redemption requests must be unconditional. Redemption requests (and a stock
power for certificated shares) must be duly endorsed by the account holder. As
specified in the prospectus, signatures may need to be guaranteed by a
commercial bank, trust company, savings and loan association, federal savings
bank, member firm of a national securities exchange or other financial
institution permitted by SEC rule. Additional documentation may be required,
particularly from institutional and fiduciary account holders, such as
corporations, custodians (e.g., under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act),
executors, administrators, trustees or guardians.

If the proceeds of the redemption are $100,000 or less and the proceeds are
payable to the shareholder of record at the address of record, normally a
telephone request or a written request by any one account holder without a
signature guarantee is sufficient for redemptions by individual or joint account
holders, and trust, executor and guardian account holders, provided the trustee,
executor or guardian is named in the account registration. Other institutional
account holders may exercise this special privilege of redeeming shares by
telephone request or written request without signature guarantee subject to the
same conditions as individual account holders, provided that this privilege has
been pre-authorized by the institutional account holder by written instruction
to the Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed. This privilege may
not be used to redeem shares held in certificated form and may not be used if
the shareholder's account has had an address change within 15 days of the
redemption request.

Wires. Delivery of the proceeds of a wire redemption of $250,000 or more may be
delayed by a Fund for up to seven days if a Fund or the Shareholder Service
Agent deems it appropriate under then-current market conditions. The ability to
send wires is limited by the business hours and holidays of the firms involved.
The Fund is not responsible for the efficiency of the federal wire system or the
account holder's financial services firm or bank. The account holder is
responsible for any charges imposed by the account holder's firm or bank. To
change the designated account to receive wire redemption proceeds, send a
written request to the Fund Shareholder Service Agent with signatures guaranteed
as described above or contact the firm through which Fund shares were purchased.

Automatic Withdrawal Plan. An owner of $5,000 or more of a class of a Fund's
shares at the offering price may provide for the payment from the owner's
account of any requested dollar amount to be paid to the owner or a designated
payee monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. The $5,000 minimum account
size is not applicable to IRAs. The minimum periodic payment is $50. Shares are
redeemed so that the payee should receive payment approximately on the first of
the month. Investors using this Plan must reinvest Fund distributions.

Non-retirement plan shareholders may establish an Automatic Withdrawal Plan (the
"Plan") to receive monthly, quarterly or periodic redemptions from his or her
account for any designated amount of $50 or more. Shareholders may designate
which day they want the automatic withdrawal to be processed. The check amounts
may be based on the redemption of a fixed dollar amount, fixed share amount,
percent of account value or declining balance. The Plan provides for income
dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, to be reinvested in
additional shares. Shares are then liquidated as necessary to provide for
withdrawal payments. Since the withdrawals are in amounts selected by the
investor and have no relationship to yield or income, payments received cannot
be considered as yield or income on the investment and the resulting
liquidations may deplete or possibly extinguish the initial investment and any
reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions. Any such requests must be
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Funds' transfer agent ten days prior to the date of the first automatic
withdrawal. An Automatic Withdrawal Plan may be terminated at any time by the
shareholder, the Corporation or its agent on written notice, and will be
terminated when all shares of the Fund under the Plan have been liquidated or
upon receipt by the Corporation of notice of death of the shareholder.

In-kind Redemptions. The Funds reserve the right to honor any request for
redemption or repurchase by making payment in whole or in part in readily
marketable securities. These securities will be chosen by a Fund and valued as
they are for purposes of computing a Fund's net asset value. A redeeming
shareholder who receives such securities will be subject to federal income tax
in the same manner as if a cash distribution had been received. A shareholder
may incur transaction expenses in converting these securities to cash.

Exchanges

Shareholders may request an exchange of their shares for shares of the
corresponding class of other DWS Funds, subject to the provisions below.

Shares of money market funds that were acquired by purchase (not including
shares acquired by dividend reinvestment) are subject to the applicable sales
charge on exchange. Certain series of DWS Target Fund are available on exchange
only during the offering period for such series as described in the applicable
prospectus. Tax Free Money Fund -- Investment Class, NY Tax-Free Money Fund
--Investment Class, Treasury Money Fund -- Investment Class, Money Market Fund
-- Investment Class, Cash Management Fund Institutional, Cash Reserves Fund
Institutional, Treasury Money Fund -- Institutional Class, Cash Reserve Fund,
Inc. Prime Series, Tax-Exempt California Money Market Fund, Cash Account Trust
and Investors Cash Trust are available on exchange but only through a financial
services firm having a services agreement with DWS-SDI. All exchanges among
money funds must meet applicable investor eligibility and investment
requirements. Exchanges may only be made for funds that are available for sale
in the shareholder's state of residence. Currently, Tax-Exempt California Money
Market Fund is available for sale only in California.

Shareholders must obtain prospectuses of the funds they are exchanging into from
dealers, other firms or DWS-SDI. Exchanges are taxable transactions for federal
income tax purposes.

Automatic Exchange Plan. The owner of $1,000 or more of any class of shares of a
DWS fund may authorize the automatic exchange of a specified amount ($50
minimum) of such shares for shares of the same class of another such DWS fund.
Exchanges will be made automatically until the shareholder or the fund
terminates the privilege. Exchanges are subject to the terms and conditions
described above.

Dividends

The Funds intend to follow the practice of distributing substantially all of its
investment company taxable income, which includes any excess of net realized
short-term capital gains over net realized long-term capital losses. The Funds
may follow the practice of distributing the entire excess of net realized
long-term capital gains over net realized short-term capital losses. However,
the Funds may retain all or part of such gain for reinvestment, after paying the
related federal taxes for which certain shareholders may then be able to claim a
credit against their federal income tax liability. If the Funds do not
distribute the amount of capital gain and/or ordinary income required to be
distributed by an excise tax provision of the Code, the Fund may be subject to
that excise tax. In certain circumstances, the Funds may determine that it is in
the interest of shareholders to distribute less than the required amount.

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund intend to
distribute dividends from their net investment income excluding short-term
capital gains annually and DWS Large Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman High Return
Equity Fund each intend to distribute dividends from its net investment income
excluding short-term capital gains quarterly in March, June, September and
December each year. The Funds intend to distribute net realized capital gains
after utilization of capital loss carryforwards, if any, annually to prevent
application of a federal excise tax. An additional distribution may be made, if
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Any dividends or capital gains distributions declared in October, November or
December with a record date in such a month and paid during the following
January will be treated by shareholders for federal income tax purposes as if
received on December 31 of the calendar year declared.

Dividends paid by the Funds with respect to each class of its shares will be
calculated in the same manner, at the same time and on the same day.

Income and capital gain dividends, if any, of the Funds will be credited to
shareholder accounts in full and fractional shares of the same class of the
Funds at net asset value on the reinvestment date, except that, upon written
request to the Shareholder Service Agent, a shareholder may select one of the
following options:

1.        To receive income and short-term capital gain dividends in cash and
          long-term capital gain dividends in shares of the same class at net
          asset value; or

2.        To receive income and capital gain dividends in cash.

Dividends will be reinvested in shares of the same class of the Funds unless
shareholders indicate in writing that they wish to receive them in cash or in
shares of other DWS Funds with multiple classes of shares or DWS Funds as
provided in the prospectus. To use this privilege of investing dividends of the
Fund in shares of another DWS Fund, shareholders must maintain a minimum account
value of $1,000 in the Fund distributing the dividends. A Fund will reinvest
dividend checks (and future dividends) in shares of that same Fund and class if
checks are returned as undeliverable. Dividends and other distributions of a
Fund in the aggregate amount of $10 or less are automatically reinvested in
shares of the same Fund and class unless the shareholder requests in writing
that a check be issued for that particular distribution.

If an investment is in the form of a retirement plan, all dividends and capital
gains distributions must be reinvested into the shareholder's account.

If a shareholder has elected to reinvest any dividends and/or other
distributions, such distributions will be made in shares of that Fund and
confirmations will be mailed to each shareholder. If a shareholder has chosen to
receive cash, a check will be sent. Distributions of investment company taxable
income and net realized capital gains are taxable, whether made in shares or
cash.

Each distribution is accompanied by a brief explanation of the form and
character of the distribution. The characterization of distributions on such
correspondence may differ from the characterization for federal income tax
purposes. In January of each year, the Funds issue to each shareholder a
statement of the federal income tax status of all distributions in the prior
calendar year.

The Funds may at any time vary its foregoing dividend practices and, therefore,
reserves the right from time to time to either distribute or retain for
reinvestment such of its net investment income and its net short-term and
long-term capital gains as the Board determines appropriate under the then
current circumstances. In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, a Fund
may make additional distributions of net investment income or net capital gain
in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements contained in the Code.

                                      TAXES

The following is intended to be a general summary of certain US federal income
tax consequences of investing in the Funds. It is not intended as a complete
discussion of all such consequences, nor does it purport to deal with all
categories of investors. This discussion reflects the applicable tax laws of the
United States as of the date of this Statement of Additional Information, which
tax laws may change or be subject to new interpretation by the courts or the
IRS, possibly with retroactive effect. Investors are therefore advised to
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Each Fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and
has qualified as such since its inception. Each Fund intends to continue to so
qualify in each taxable year as required under the Code so that it will not be
subject to federal income tax on the income and gains that it distributes to
shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company, each Fund
must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income and the
diversification of its assets. Each Fund is required to distribute to its
shareholders at least 90 percent of its taxable and tax-exempt net investment
income (including net short-term capital gain) and generally is not subject to
federal income tax to the extent that it distributes annually such net
investment income and net capital gains in the manner required under the Code.

If for any taxable year a Fund does not qualify for the special federal income
tax treatment afforded regulated investment companies, all of its taxable income
will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates (without any
deduction for distributions to its shareholders, and all distributions from
earnings and profits, including any distributions of net tax-exempt income and
net long-term capital gains, will be taxable to shareholders as dividends. Such
dividends however would generally be eligible (i) to be treated as "qualified
dividend income," in the case of individual and other noncorporate shareholders,
subject to reduced rates of federal income taxation for taxable years beginning
before January 1, 2011, and (ii) for the 70% dividends received deduction in the
case of corporate shareholders.).

Each Fund is subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax on amounts
required to be but not distributed under a prescribed formula. The formula
requires payment to shareholders during a calendar year of distributions
representing at least 98% of the Fund's taxable ordinary income for the calendar
year and at least 98% of the excess of its capital gains over capital losses
realized during the one-year period ending October 31 (in most cases) of such
year as well as amounts that were neither distributed nor taxed to the Fund
during the prior calendar year. Although each Fund's distribution policies
should enable it to avoid excise tax liability, a Fund may retain (and be
subject to income and/or excise tax on) a portion of its capital gain or other
income if it appears to be in the interest of such Fund.

For federal income tax purposes, distributions of investment company taxable
income (as such is defined in the Code) are generally taxable as ordinary
income, except as discussed below. Taxes on distributions of capital gains are
determined by how long the applicable Fund owned the investments that generated
the gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her shares.
Distributions of net capital gains from the sale of investments that the Fund
owned for more than one year and that are properly designated by the Fund as
capital gain dividends will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital
gains. Distributions of gains derived from the sale of investments that the Fund
owned for one year or less will be taxable as ordinary income. For taxable years
beginning on or before December 31, 2010, distributions of investment company
taxable income designated by the Fund as derived from "qualified dividend
income" will be taxed in the hands of individuals and other noncorporate
shareholders at the rates applicable to long-term capital gain, provided certain
holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and Fund
level.

In general, a dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income (at
either the Fund or shareholder level), (1) if the dividend is received with
respect to any share of stock held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day
period beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such
share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend (or, in the case of
certain preferred stock, 91 days during the 181-day period beginning 90 days
before such date), (2) to the extent that the recipient is under an obligation
(whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with
respect to positions in substantially similar or related property, (3) if the
recipient elects to have the dividend income treated as investment income for
purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment interest, or (4) if
the dividend is received from certain foreign corporations.

Dividends from domestic corporations may comprise a substantial part of each
Fund's gross income. If any such dividends constitute a portion of a Fund's
gross income, a portion of the income distributions of a Fund may be eligible
for the 70% deduction for dividends received by corporations. Shareholders will
be informed of the portion of dividends which so qualify. The dividends-received
deduction is reduced to the extent the shares of a Fund with respect to which
the dividends are received are treated as debt-financed under federal income tax
law and is eliminated if either those shares or the shares of a Fund are deemed
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shareholder, as the case may be, for less than 46 days during the 91-day period
beginning 45 days before the shares become ex-dividend.

Any gain resulting from the sale or exchange of Fund shares generally will be
taxable as capital gains. If a shareholder held such shares for more than one
year, the gain will be a long-term capital gain. Long-term capital gain rates
applicable to individuals have been temporarily reduced, in general, to 15% with
lower rates applying to taxpayers in the 10% and 15% rate brackets, for taxable
years beginning on or before December 31, 2010. Any loss realized upon the
redemption of shares held for six months or less at the time of redemption will
be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as
distributions of long-term capital gain during such six-month period.
Furthermore, any loss from the sale or redemption of shares held six months or
less generally will be disallowed to the extent that tax-exempt interest
dividends were paid on such shares.

In some cases, shareholders will not be permitted to take all or a portion of
their sales loads into account for purposes of determining the amount of gain or
loss realized on the disposition of their shares. This prohibition generally
applies where (1) the shareholder incurs a sales load in acquiring the shares of
a Fund, (2) the shares are disposed of before the 91st day after the date on
which they were acquired, and (3) the shareholder subsequently acquires shares
in a Fund or another regulated investment company and the otherwise applicable
sales charge is reduced under a "reinvestment right" received upon the initial
purchase of Fund shares. The term "reinvestment right" means any right to
acquire shares of one or more regulated investment companies without the payment
of a sales load or with the payment of a reduced sales charge. Sales charges
affected by this rule are treated as if they were incurred with respect to the
shares acquired under the reinvestment right. This provision may be applied to
successive acquisitions of fund shares.

Foreign withholding or other foreign taxes with respect to income (possibly
including, in some cases, capital gains) on certain foreign securities may
occur. These taxes may be reduced or eliminated under the terms of an applicable
US income tax treaty. As it is not expected that more than 50% of the value of
total assets will consist of securities issued by foreign corporations, a Fund
will not be eligible to pass through to shareholders its proportionate share of
any foreign taxes paid, with the result that shareholders will not be able to
include in income, and will not be entitled to take any credits or deductions
for such foreign taxes.

Investments in "passive foreign investment companies" could result in fund-level
US federal income tax or other charges on the proceeds from the sales of the
investment in such company; however, this Fund-level tax can be avoided if the
fund makes an election to mark such investment to market annually or treats the
passive foreign investment company as a "qualified electing fund."

A Fund's use of options, futures contracts, forward contracts (to the extent
permitted) and certain other Strategic Transactions will be subject to special
tax rules (including mark-to-market, constructive sale, straddle, wash sale,
short sale and other rules), the effect of which may be to accelerate income,
defer losses, cause adjustments in the holding periods of portfolio securities,
convert capital gains into ordinary income and convert short-term capital losses
into long-term capital losses. These rules could therefore affect the amount,
timing and character of distributions to investors.

Transactions in foreign currencies, foreign investment currency-denominated debt
securities and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts, forward
contracts and similar instruments (to the extent permitted) may give rise to
ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from
fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned.

Under the backup withholding provisions of the Code, redemption proceeds as well
as distributions may be subject to federal income tax withholding for certain
shareholders, including those who fail to furnish a Fund with their taxpayer
identification numbers and certifications as to their tax status.

Shareholders of a Fund may be subject to state and local taxes on distributions
received from the Fund and on redemptions of a Fund's shares. Any shareholder
who is not a US Person (as such term is defined in the Code) should consider the
US and foreign tax consequences of ownership of shares of a Fund, including the
possibility that such a shareholder may be subject to a flat US withholding tax
rate of 30% (or a potentially lower rate under an


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applicable income tax treaty) on amounts constituting ordinary income received
by him or her, where such amounts are treated as income from US sources under
the Code. Recently enacted legislation, however, modifies the tax treatment of
certain dividends paid by a Fund to non-US persons. Effective for taxable years
of a Fund before January 1, 2008, a Fund will generally not be required to
withhold tax on any amounts paid to a non-US person with respect to dividends
attributable to "qualified short-term gain" (i.e., the excess of short-term
capital gain over net long-term capital loss) designated as such by the Fund and
dividends attributable to certain US source interest income that would not be
subject to federal withholding tax if earned directly by a non-US person,
provided such amounts are properly designated by the Fund.

Capital gains distributions may be reduced if Fund capital loss carryforwards
are available. Any capital loss carryforwards to which a Fund is entitled is
disclosed in a Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

All distributions by a Fund result in a reduction in the net asset value of that
Fund's shares. Should a distribution reduce the net asset value below a
shareholder's cost basis, such distribution would nevertheless be taxable to the
shareholder as ordinary income or capital gain as described above, even though,
from an investment standpoint, it may constitute a partial return of capital. In
particular, investors should be careful to consider the tax implications of
buying shares just prior to a distribution. The price of shares purchased at
that time includes the amount of the forthcoming distribution. Those purchasing
just prior to a distribution will receive a partial return of capital upon the
distribution, which will nevertheless be taxable to them.

Investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to the
application to their own circumstances of the above-described general federal
income taxation rules and with respect to other federal, state, local or foreign
tax consequences to them on an investment in shares of a Fund.

                                 NET ASSET VALUE

The net asset value of shares of each Fund is computed as of the close of
regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") on each day the
Exchange is open for trading (the "Value Time"). The Exchange is scheduled to be
closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas, and on the preceding Friday or subsequent Monday
when one of these holidays falls on a Saturday or Sunday, respectively. Net
asset value per share is determined separately for each class of shares by
dividing the value of the total assets of the Fund attributable to the shares of
that class, less all liabilities attributable to that class, by the total number
of shares of that class outstanding. The per share net asset value may be lower
for certain classes of the Funds because of higher expenses borne by these
classes.

An equity security is valued at its most recent sale price on the security's
primary exchange or OTC market as of the Value Time. Lacking any sales, the
security is valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid quotation
and the most recent asked quotation (the "Calculated Mean") on such exchange or
OTC market as of the Value Time. If it is not possible to determine the
Calculated Mean, the security is valued at the most recent bid quotation on such
exchange or OTC market as of the Value Time. In the case of certain foreign
exchanges or OTC markets, the closing price reported by the exchange or OTC
market (which may sometimes be referred to as the "official close" or the
"official closing price" or other similar term) will be considered the most
recent sale price.

Debt securities are valued as follows. Money market instruments purchased with
an original or remaining maturity of 60 days or less, maturing at par, are
valued at amortized cost. Other money market instruments are valued based on
information obtained from an approved pricing agent or, if such information is
not readily available, by using matrix pricing techniques (formula driven
calculations based primarily on current market yields). Bank loans are valued at
prices supplied by an approved pricing agent (which are intended to reflect the
mean between the bid and asked prices), if available, and otherwise at the mean
of the most recent bid and asked quotations or evaluated prices, as applicable,
based on quotations or evaluated prices obtained from one or more
broker-dealers. Privately placed debt securities, other than Rule 144A debt
securities, initially are valued at cost and thereafter based on all relevant
factors, including type of security, size of holding and restrictions on
disposition. Municipal debt securities are valued at prices supplied by an
approved pricing agent (which are intended to reflect the mean between the bid
and asked prices), if available, and otherwise at the


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mean of the most recent bid and asked quotations or evaluated price obtained
from a broker-dealer. Other debt securities not addressed above are valued at
prices supplied by an Independent Pricing Service, if available, and otherwise
at the most recent bid quotation or evaluated price, as applicable, obtained
from one or more broker-dealers. If it is not possible to value a particular
debt security pursuant to the above methods, the security is valued on the basis
of factors including (but not limited to) maturity, coupon, creditworthiness,
currency denomination, and the movement of the market in which the security is
normally traded.

An exchange-traded option contract on securities, currencies and other financial
instruments is valued at its most recent sale price on the relevant exchange.
Lacking any sales, the option contract is valued at the Calculated Mean. If it
is not possible to determine the Calculated Mean, the option contract is valued
at the most recent bid quotation in the case of a purchased option contract or
the most recent asked quotation in the case of a written option contract, in
each case as of the Value Time. An option contract on securities, currencies and
other financial instruments traded in the OTC market is valued on the Value Date
at the evaluated price provided by the broker-dealer with which it was traded.
Futures contracts (and options thereon) are valued at the most recent settlement
price, if available, on the exchange on which they are traded most extensively.
With the exception of stock index futures contracts which trade on the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange, closing settlement times are prior to the close of trading
on the New York Stock Exchange. For stock index futures contracts which trade on
the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, closing settlement prices are normally
available at approximately 4:20 Eastern time. If no settlement price is
available, the last traded price on such exchange will be used.

If market quotations for a portfolio asset are not readily available or the
value of a portfolio asset as determined in accordance with Board approved
procedures does not represent the fair market value of the portfolio asset, the
value of the portfolio asset is taken to be an amount which, in the opinion of a
Funds' Pricing Committee (or, in some cases, the Board's Valuation Committee),
represents fair market value. The value of other portfolio holdings owned by the
Fund is determined in a manner which is intended to fairly reflect the fair
market value of the asset on the valuation date, based on valuation procedures
adopted by the Funds' Board and overseen primarily by the Funds' Pricing
Committee.

                             DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The following table presents certain information regarding the Board Members and
Officers of the Funds as of March 1, 2008. Each individual's year of birth is
set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each
individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at
least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity,
and (ii) unless otherwise noted, the address of each individual is c/o Deutsche
Asset Management, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Each Board
Member's term of office extends until the next shareholder's meeting called for
the purpose of electing such Board Member and until the election and
qualification of a successor, or until such Board Member sooner dies, retires,
resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the Corporation.

The following individuals hold the same position with the Fund and the
Corporation.

Independent Board Members

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Name, Year of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the                                                                       Number of Funds
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and                  in DWS Fund
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held                                         Complex Overseen
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<S>                            <C>                                                                     <C>
Paul K. Freeman (1950)         Consultant, World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank;                 59
Chairperson since 2007, and    formerly, Project Leader, International Institute for Applied
Board Member, 2002-present     Systems Analysis (1998-2001); Chief Executive Officer, The Eric
                               Group, Inc. (environmental insurance) (1986-1998)
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Name, Year of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the                                                                       Number of Funds
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and                  in DWS Fund
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held                                         Complex Overseen
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John W. Ballantine (1946)      Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk              59
Board Member, 1999-present     Management Officer, First Chicago NBD Corporation/The First
                               National Bank of Chicago (1996-1998); Executive Vice President
                               and Head of International Banking (1995-1996). Directorships:
                               Healthways Inc. (provider of disease and care management
                               services); Portland General Electric (utility company);
                               Stockwell Capital Investments PLC (private equity). Former
                               Directorships: First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. and Oak Brook
                               Bank
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Donald L. Dunaway (1937)       Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A. O. Smith                59
Board Member, 1980-present     Corporation (diversified manufacturer) (1963-1994)
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James R. Edgar (1946)          Distinguished Fellow, University of Illinois, Institute of              59
Board Member, 1999-present     Government and Public Affairs (1999-present); formerly,
                               Governor, State of Illinois (1991-1999). Directorships:  John
                               B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (processor/packager/marketer of nuts,
                               snacks and candy products); Horizon Group Properties, Inc.;
                               Youbet.com (online wagering platform); Alberto-Culver Company
                               (manufactures, distributes and markets health and beauty care
                               products)
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Robert B. Hoffman (1936)       Retired; formerly, Chairman, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.             59
Board Member, 1981-present     (machinery for the mining and paper industries) (1999-2001);
                               prior thereto, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer,
                               Monsanto Company (agricultural, pharmaceutical and
                               nutritional/food products) (1994-1999). Directorship:  RCP
                               Advisors, LLC (a private equity investment advisory firm)
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William McClayton (1944)       Chief Administrative Officer, Diamond Management & Technology           59
Board Member, 2004-present     Consultants, Inc. (global management consulting firm)
                               (2001-present); formerly, Senior Partner, Arthur Andersen LLP
                               (accounting) (1966-2001). Directorship: Board of Managers, YMCA
                               of Metropolitan Chicago. Formerly Trustee, Ravinia Festival
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Shirley D. Peterson (1941)     Retired; formerly, President, Hood College (1995-2000); prior           59
Board Member, 1995-present     thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (law firm); Commissioner,
                               Internal Revenue Service; Assistant Attorney General (Tax), US
                               Department of Justice. Directorships:  Federal Mogul Corp.
                               (supplier of automotive components and subsystems); AK Steel
                               (steel production); Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
                               (April 2004-present); Champion Enterprises, Inc. (manufactured
                               home building); Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (designer,
                               manufacturer and marketer of footwear) (April 2005-present);
                               Trustee, Bryn Mawr College. Former Directorship:  Bethlehem
                               Steel Corp.
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Robert H. Wadsworth (1940)     President, Robert H. Wadsworth & Associates, Inc. (consulting          62
Board Member, 2004-present     firm) (1983 to present). Formerly, Trustee of New York Board
                               DWS Funds.
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Officers(2)

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Name, Date of Birth,
Position(s) Held with the
Corporation and Length of      Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Time Served(1)                 Other Directorships Held
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Michael G. Clark(4) (1965)     Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (2006-present); President of
President, 2006-present        DWS family of funds; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company (since October
                               2007); formerly, Director of Fund Board Relations (2004-2006) and Director of
                               Product Development (2000-2004), Merrill Lynch Investment Managers; Senior Vice
                               President Operations, Merrill Lynch Asset Management (1999-2000)
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John Millette(5) (1962)        Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Vice President 2008 -
present, Secretary,
2001-present
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Paul H. Schubert(4) (1963)     Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since July 2004); formerly,
Chief Financial Officer,       Executive Director, Head of Mutual Fund Services and Treasurer for UBS Family of
2004-present                   Funds (1998-2004); Vice President and Director of Mutual Fund Finance at UBS
Treasurer, 2005-present        Global Asset Management (1994-1998)
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Patricia DeFilippis(4) (1963)  Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (since June 2005); formerly, Counsel,
Assistant Secretary,           New York Life Investment Management LLC (2003-2005); legal associate, Lord,
2005-present                   Abbett & Co. LLC (1998-2003)
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Elisa D. Metzger(4) (1962)     Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since September 2005); formerly,
Assistant Secretary,           Counsel, Morrison and Foerster LLP (1999-2005)
2005-present
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Caroline Pearson(5) (1962)     Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Assistant Secretary,
1998-present
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Paul Antosca(5)                Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since 2006); formerly, Vice President,
(1957)                         The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (1990-2006)
Assistant Treasurer,
2007-present
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Jack Clark (5) (1967)          Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (since 2007); formerly, Vice President,
Assistant Treasurer,           State Street Corporation (2002-2007)
2008-present
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Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo(5)   Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
(1957)
Assistant Treasurer,
2003-present
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Diane Kenneally(5) (1966)      Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management
Assistant Treasurer,
2008-present
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Jason Vazquez(4) (1972)        Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (since 2006); formerly, AML Operations
Anti-Money Laundering          Manager for Bear Stearns (2004-2006), Supervising Compliance Principal and
Compliance Officer,            Operations Manager for AXA Financial (1999-2004)
2007-present
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Robert Kloby(4) (1962)         Managing Director(3), Deutsche Asset Management (2004-present); formerly, Chief
Chief Compliance Officer,      Compliance Officer/Chief Risk Officer, Robeco USA (2000-2004); Vice President,
2006-present                   The Prudential Insurance Company of America (1988-2000); E.F. Hutton and Company
                               (1984-1988)
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</TABLE>

(1)      Length of time served represents the date that each Board Member was
         first elected to the common Board which oversees a number of investment
         companies, including the Fund, managed by the Advisor. For the


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         officers of the Fund, length of time served represents the date that
         each officer was first elected to serve as an officer of any fund
         overseen by the aforementioned common Board.

(2)      As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these
         individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Fund within the
         meaning of the 1940 Act. Interested persons receive no compensation
         from the Fund.

(3)      Executive title, not a board directorship.

(4)      Address:  345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154.

(5)      Address: Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

Officers' Role with Principal Underwriter:  DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.

Paul H. Schubert:                        Vice President
Caroline Pearson:                        Secretary
Philip J. Collora:                       Assistant Secretary

Board Members' Responsibilities. The officers of the Corporation manage its
day-to-day operations under the direction of the Board. The primary
responsibility of the Board is to represent the interests of the shareholders of
the Fund and to provide oversight of the management of the Fund. All of the
Board Members are not "interested persons" of the Advisor.

The Board has adopted its own Governance Procedures and Guidelines and has
established a number of committees, as described below. For each of the
following committees, the Board has adopted a written charter setting forth the
committees' responsibilities.

Board Committees. The Board oversees a number of investment companies managed by
the Advisor. Information shown below represents meetings held on behalf of all
such funds. The common Board has the following committees:

Audit Committee: The Audit Committee, which consists entirely of Independent
Board Members, makes recommendations regarding the selection of independent
registered public accounting firm for the funds, confers with the independent
registered public accounting firm regarding the funds' financial statements, the
results of audits and related matters, and performs such other tasks as the full
Board deems necessary or appropriate. The Audit Committee receives annual
representations from the independent registered public accounting firm as to its
independence. The members of the Audit Committee are William McClayton (Chair),
Donald L. Dunaway and Robert B. Hoffman. The Audit Committee held eight (8)
meetings during calendar year 2007.

Nominating and Governance Committee: The Nominating and Governance Committee,
which consists entirely of Independent Board Members, seeks and reviews
candidates for consideration as nominees for membership on the Board and
oversees the administration of the funds' Governance Procedures and Guidelines.
The members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are Shirley D. Peterson
(Chair), James R. Edgar and William McClayton. Shareholders wishing to submit
the name of a candidate for consideration as a Board member by the committee
should submit their recommendation(s) and resume to the Secretary of the
Corporation. The Nominating and Governance Committee held six (6) meetings
during calendar year 2007.

Contract Review Committee: The Contract Review Committee, which consists
entirely of Independent Board Members, oversees the annual contract review
process. The members of the Contract Review Committee are Paul K. Freeman
(Chair), John W. Ballantine, Donald L. Dunaway, William McClayton and Robert H.
Wadsworth. The Contract Review Committee held two (2) meetings during calendar
year 2007.

Valuation Committee: The Valuation Committee reviews valuation procedures
adopted by the Board, determines fair value of the Fund's securities as needed
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tasks as the full Board deems necessary. The members of the Valuation Committee
are John W. Ballantine (Chair), Robert H. Wadsworth, Donald L. Dunaway
(alternate) and William McClayton (alternate). The Valuation Committee held one
(1) meeting for DWS Large Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund
and two (2) meetings for DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund during calendar year 2007.

Equity Oversight Committee: The Equity Oversight Committee oversees investment
activities of the DWS equity funds overseen by the Board, such as investment
performance and risk, expenses and services provided under the investment
management agreement. The members of the Equity Oversight Committee are John W.
Ballantine (Chair), James R. Edgar and Robert B. Hoffman. The Equity Oversight
Committee held five (5) meetings during calendar year 2007.

Operations Committee: The Operations Committee oversees the operations of the
funds, such as reviewing administrative fees and expenses, distribution
arrangements, portfolio transaction policies, custody and transfer agency
arrangements and shareholder services. Currently, the members of the Operations
Committee are Robert H. Wadsworth (Chair), John W. Ballantine and James R.
Edgar. The Operations Committee held six (6) meetings during calendar year 2007.

Fixed-Income Oversight Committee: The Fixed-Income Oversight Committee oversees
investment activities of the DWS fixed-income funds overseen by the Board, such
as investment performance and risk, expenses and services provided under the
investment management agreement. The members of the Fixed-Income Oversight
Committee are Donald L. Dunaway (Chair), Shirley D. Peterson and Robert H.
Wadsworth. The Fixed-Income Oversight Committee held five (5) meetings during
calendar year 2007.

Remuneration. Each Independent Board Member receives an annual base retainer,
paid quarterly, and, as applicable, an additional annual fixed fee(s) for
serving as committee member, committee chairperson and/or as the Independent
Board chairperson. The Board Members serve as board members of various other
funds advised by the Advisor. The Advisor supervises a Fund's investments, pays
the compensation and expenses of its personnel who serve as Board Members and
officers on behalf of the Fund[s]and receives a management fee for its services.

The Board established a deferred compensation plan for the Independent Board
Members ("Deferred Compensation Plan"). Under the Deferred Compensation Plan,
the Independent Board Members may defer receipt of all, or a portion, of the
compensation they earn for their services to the Funds, in lieu of receiving
current payments of such compensation. Any deferred amount is treated as though
an equivalent dollar amount has been invested in shares of one or more funds
advised by the Advisor ("Shadow Shares"). Governor Edgar currently has elected
to defer at least a portion of his fees. In addition, previously, Mr. Dunaway
elected to defer fees that were payable, which are now included under the
Deferred Compensation Plan. The equivalent Shadow Shares are reflected below in
the table describing the Board Member's share ownership.

Members of the Board who are officers, directors, employees or stockholders of
the Advisor or its affiliates receive no direct compensation from the Funds,
although they are compensated as employees of the Advisor, or its affiliates,
and as a result may be deemed to participate in fees paid by the Funds. The
Independent Board Members are not entitled to benefits under any fund pension or
retirement plan. The following table shows compensation received by each Board
Member from each Fund and aggregate compensation from the DWS Fund complex
during the calendar year 2007.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      Pension or        Total
                                       Compensation   Compensation   Compensation     Retirement    Compensation
                       Compensation        from           from           from          Benefits     Paid to Board
                           from         DWS Dreman     DWS Dreman     DWS Dreman       Accrued      Member from
Name of                DWS Large Cap   High Return   Mid Cap Value    Small Cap       as Part of      DWS Fund
Board Member            Value Fund     Equity Fund        Fund        Value Fund    Fund Expenses  Complex(2)(3)(4)
------------            ----------     -----------        ----        ----------    -------------  ----------------

<S>                        <C>           <C>             <C>             <C>            <C>           <C>
John W. Ballantine         $6,390        $11,050         $1,980          $6,630         $0            $215,000


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                                       Compensation   Compensation   Compensation     Retirement    Compensation
                       Compensation        from           from           from          Benefits     Paid to Board
                           from         DWS Dreman     DWS Dreman     DWS Dreman       Accrued      Member from
Name of                DWS Large Cap   High Return   Mid Cap Value    Small Cap       as Part of      DWS Fund
Board Member            Value Fund     Equity Fund        Fund        Value Fund    Fund Expenses  Complex(2)(3)(4)
------------            ----------     -----------        ----        ----------    -------------  ----------------

Donald L. Dunaway          $6,020        $10,450         $1,850          $6,240         $0            $202,500
James R. Edgar(1)          $5,655        $10,185         $1,756          $5,865         $0            $190,000
Paul K. Freeman            $7,870        $13,647         $2,448          $8,190         $0            $265,000
Robert B. Hoffman          $5,490         $9,560         $1,700          $5,700         $0            $185,000
William McClayton          $6,090        $10,530         $1,890          $6,310         $0            $205,000
Shirley D. Peterson(5)     $5,560         $9,645         $1,720          $5,780         $0            $187,500
Robert H. Wadsworth        $6,090        $10,530         $1,890          $6,310         $0            $245,250
</TABLE>

(1)      Includes deferred fees. Pursuant to a Deferred Compensation Plan, as
         discussed above, deferred amounts are treated as though an equivalent
         dollar amount has been invested in Shadow Shares (as defined above) of
         funds managed by the Advisor in which compensation may be deferred by
         Governor Edgar. Total deferred fees (including interest thereon and the
         return from the assumed investment in the funds managed by the Advisor)
         payable from the Funds to Governor Edgar are $148,538.

(2)      For each Board Member, except Mr. Wadsworth, total compensation for
         calendar year 2007 includes compensation, as of December 31, 2007, for
         service on the boards of 21 trusts/corporations comprised of 59
         funds/portfolios. Mr. Wadsworth's total compensation for calendar year
         2007 was for service on the boards of 24 trusts/corporations comprised
         of 62 funds/portfolios.

(3)      Aggregate compensation includes $25,000 paid to Dr. Freeman for
         numerous special meetings of an ad hoc committee of the Board in
         connection with board consolidation initiatives and $50,000 in annual
         retainer fees received by Dr. Freeman as Chairperson of the Board, for
         which he served through December 31, 2007.

(4)      Does not include $15,000 to be paid to Mr. McClayton in calendar year
         2008 for numerous special meetings of an ad hoc committee of the Board
         in connection with board consolidation initiatives.

Mr. Freeman, prior to his service as Independent Board Member, served as a board
member of certain funds in the Deutsche Bank complex ("DB Funds"). In connection
with his resignation and the resignation of certain other board members of the
DB Funds on July 30, 2002 (the "Effective Date"), which was part of a
restructuring of the boards overseeing the DB Funds, Deutsche Asset Management,
Inc. ("DAMI") agreed to recommend, and, if necessary obtain, directors and
officers ("D&O") liability insurance coverage for the prior board members,
including Mr. Freeman, that is at least as equivalent in scope and amount to the
D&O coverage provided to the prior board members for the six-year period
following the Effective Date. In the event that D&O insurance coverage is not
available in the commercial marketplace on commercially reasonable terms from a
conventional third party insurer, DeAM reserved the right to provide
substantially equivalent protection in the form of an indemnity or financial
guarantee from an affiliate of DeAM. The D&O policy in effect prior to the
Effective Date provided aggregate coverage of $25,000,000, subject to a $250,000
per claim deductible.

Board Member Fund Ownership. Under the Corporation's Governance Procedures and
Guidelines, the Independent Board Members have established the expectation that
within three years of becoming a Board Member, an Independent Board Member will
have invested an amount in those funds he or she oversees (which shall include
amounts held under a deferred fee agreement that are valued based on "shadow
shares" in such funds) in the aggregate in excess of $150,000. Each interested
Board Member is also encouraged to own an amount of shares (based upon their own
individual judgment) of those funds that he or she oversees that is suitable for
his or her own appropriate investment needs. The following tables set forth each
Board Member's share ownership of the Fund and all funds in the DWS Fund complex
overseen by each Board Member as of December 31, 2007.



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     Aggregate Dollar
                                              Dollar Range of    Dollar Range of  Dollar Range of  Range of Securities
                            Dollar Range of   Securities Owned  Securities Owned     Securities     Owned in All Funds
                           Securities Owned    in DWS Dreman      in DWS Dreman     Owned in DWS     in the DWS Fund
                           in DWS Large Cap     High Return       Mid Cap Value     Dreman Small   Complex Overseen by
Name of Board Member          Value Fund        Equity Fund           Fund         Cap Value Fund      Board Member
--------------------          ----------        -----------           ----         --------------      ------------

<S>                         <C>     <C>             <C>                                                      <C>
                                                    Over
John W. Ballantine          $10,001-$50,000         $100,000         None              None             Over $100,000
                                                                                       Over
Donald L. Dunaway*           Over $100,000          $50,001-$100,000 $10,001-$50,000   $100,000         Over $100,000
                                                    Over                               Over
James R. Edgar*                  None               $100,000         None              $100,000         Over $100,000
                                                                     None
Paul K. Freeman                  None               $50,001-$100,000                   $1-$10,000       Over $100,000
Robert B. Hoffman                None               None             None              None             Over $100,000

William McClayton                None               None             None              None             $10,001-$50,000
                                                                                                        Over $100,000
Shirley D. Peterson        $50,001-$100,000         None             None              $50,001-$100,000
Robert H. Wadsworth              None               None             None              None             Over $100,000
</TABLE>

*         The dollar range of shares shown includes shadow shares of certain DWS
          family of funds in which Governor Edgar is deemed to be invested
          pursuant to the Funds' Deferred Compensation Plan as more fully
          described above under "Remuneration."

Ownership in Securities of the Advisor and Related Companies

As reported to the Funds, the information in the following table reflects
ownership by the Independent Board Members and their immediate family members of
certain securities as of December 31, 2007. An immediate family member can be a
spouse, children residing in the same household including step and adoptive
children and any dependents. The securities represent ownership in the Advisor
or principal underwriter of the Funds and any persons (other than a registered
investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the Advisor or principal underwriter of the Funds (including
Deutsche Bank AG).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     Value of         Percent of
                                Owner and                                          Securities on     Class on an
Independent                  Relationship to                                       an Aggregate       Aggregate
Board Member                   Board Member         Company      Title of Class        Basis            Basis
------------                   ------------         -------      --------------        -----            -----

<S>     <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>
John W. Ballantine                                    None
Donald L. Dunaway                                     None
James R. Edgar                                        None
Paul K. Freeman                                       None
Robert B. Hoffman                                     None
William McClayton                                     None
Shirley D. Peterson                                   None
Robert H. Wadsworth                                   None
</TABLE>

Securities Beneficially Owned

As of February 11, 2008, all Board Members and Officers of each Fund as a group
owned beneficially (as that term is defined is section 13(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934) less than 1% of the outstanding securities of the Fund.



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To the best of each Fund's knowledge, as of February 11, 2008, no person owned
of record or beneficially 5% or more of any class of the Fund's outstanding
shares, except as noted below.

DWS Large Cap Value Fund

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

<S>                                                          <C>                            <C>
JENNIFER FERRARI TTEE                                        2,923,423.67                   20.64% of class A
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST
ADP 401K DAILY VALUATION PROD A
ROSELAND NJ  07068-1739

MORGAN STANLEY & CO.                                         1,132,177.16                   7.99% of class A
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

MORGAN STANLEY & CO.                                           74,953.94                    5.46% of class B
HARBORSIDE FINANCIAL CENTER
JERSEY CITY NJ  07311

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                   71,053.97                    5.18% of class B
109801250
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                214,549.58                    14.59% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 97EP6
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                 1,363,301.84             45.43% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2020 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                 1,065,235.14             35.50% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2015 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  323,786.28              10.79% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS RETIREMENT FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  211,617.71              7.05% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2030 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105



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DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund

Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                132,944.12                    8.05% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 9LS15
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  289,023.07              37.08% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2015 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                  193,480.66
CUST FBO                                                                              24.82% of Institutional class
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2020 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

GREENLEAF TRUST-MAIN OFFICE 1                                 115,361.18              14.80% of Institutional class
KALAMAZOO MI  49007-4713

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   63,883.31              8.20% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS 2030 FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

STATE STREET BANK & TRUST CO                                   63,122.15              8.10% of Institutional class
CUST FBO
DWS LIFECOMPASS RETIREMENT FUND
QUINCY MA  02171-2105

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT                              261,647.61                    19.85% of class S
SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUTUAL
FUND CLIENTS ATTN PRUCHOICE UNIT
NEWARK NJ  07102-4056

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC                                       139,969.27                    10.62% of class S
REINVEST ACCOUNT
ATTN MUTUAL FUND DEPT
SAN FRANCISCO CA  94104-4151

ELIZABETH S DICK                                               95,299.78                    7.23% of class S
C/O E DICK SMITH
BOSTON MA  02114-4131

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund

Name and Address of Investor Ownership                          Shares                      % of Total Shares
--------------------------------------                          ------                      -----------------

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                               3,080,619.38                   8.15% of class A
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM (97HB0)
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484



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CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                  241,031.47                    9.26% of class B
XXXXXXXXXX
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                               1,717,794.85                   24.51% of class C
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADMINISTRATION 97EP5
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC                                  498,537.58                    7.11% of class C
XXXXXXXXXX
ATTN PETER BOOTH 7TH FL
NEW YORK NY  10001-2402

MLPF&S FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF                                985,164.01              27.18% of Institutional class
ITS CUSTOMERS
ATTN FUND ADM (9LEW4)
JACKSONVILLE FL  32246-6484

NAT'L FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP FOR                             633,778.22              17.48% of Institutional class
EXCL BENEFIT OUR CUSTOMERS
ATTN MUTUAL FUNDS 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK NY  10281-1003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC                                      1,163,733.60                   19.00% of class S
REINVEST ACCOUNT
ATTN MUTUAL FUND DEPT
SAN FRANCISCO CA  94104-4151

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT                              865,503.10                    14.13% of class S
SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF MUTUAL
FUND CLIENTS ATTN PRUCHOICE UNIT
MAIL STOP NJ 05-11-20
NEWARK NJ  07102-4056
</TABLE>

Agreement to Indemnify Independent Directors for Certain Expenses

In connection with litigation or regulatory action related to possible improper
market timing or other improper trading activity or possible improper marketing
and sales activity in certain DWS Funds (the "Affected Funds"), DIMA has agreed
to indemnify and hold harmless the Affected Funds ("Fund Indemnification
Agreement") against any and all loss, damage, liability and expense, arising
from market timing or marketing and sales matters alleged in any enforcement
actions brought by governmental authorities involving or potentially affecting
the Affected Funds or DIMA ("Enforcement Actions") or that are the basis for
private actions brought by shareholders of the Affected Funds against the
Affected Funds, their directors and officers, DIMA and/or certain other parties
("Private Litigation"), or any proceedings or actions that may be threatened or
commenced in the future by any person (including governmental authorities),
arising from or similar to the matters alleged in the Enforcement Actions or
Private Litigation. In recognition of its undertaking to indemnify the Affected
Funds and in light of the rebuttable presumption generally afforded to
independent directors/trustees of investment companies that they have not
engaged in disabling conduct, DIMA has also agreed, subject to applicable law
and regulation, to indemnify Messrs. Ballantine, Dunaway, Edgar, Freeman,
Hoffman and Ms. Peterson, each of whom is an independent director and


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was a director at the time DIMA entered into the Fund Indemnification Agreement
(the "Covered Directors"), against certain liabilities the Covered Directors may
incur from the matters alleged in any Enforcement Actions or Private Litigation
or arising from or similar to the matters alleged in the Enforcement Actions or
Private Litigation, and advance expenses that may be incurred by the Covered
Directors in connection with any Enforcement Actions or Private Litigation. DIMA
is not, however, required to provide indemnification and advancement of
expenses: (1) with respect to any proceeding or action which the Affected Funds'
Board determines that the Covered Directors ultimately would not be entitled to
indemnification or (2) for any liability of the Covered Directors to the
Affected Funds or their shareholders to which the Covered Director would
otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of the Covered Director's duties as a director
of the Affected Funds as determined in a final adjudication in such action or
proceeding. The estimated amount of any expenses that may be advanced to the
Covered Directors or indemnity that may be payable under the indemnity
agreements is currently unknown. This undertaking by DIMA will survive the
termination of the investment management agreements between DIMA and the
Affected Funds.

                                FUND ORGANIZATION

DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap
Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund are each a series of DWS Value
Series, Inc. ("the Corporation"). DWS Dreman Concentrated Value Fund is the
fifth series of the Corporation (not offered in this SAI). The Corporation was
organized as a Maryland corporation in October, 1987 and has an authorized
capitalization of 4,775,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value common stock (with
4,100,000,000 designated for classes of shares not sold herein). In April 1998,
the Corporation changed its name from Kemper Value Fund, Inc. to Kemper Value
Series, Inc. On May 29, 2001, Kemper Value Series, Inc. changed its name to
Scudder Value Series, Inc. On February 6, 2006, Scudder Value Series, Inc.
changed its name to DWS Value Series, Inc. Also, on February 6, 2006, Scudder
Large Cap Value Fund, Scudder Dreman Concentrated Value Fund, Scudder Dreman
High Return Equity Fund, Scudder Mid Cap Value Fund and Scudder Dreman Small Cap
Value Fund changed their names to DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS Dreman
Concentrated Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Mid Cap Value
Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund, respectively. Currently, Class A,
Class B, Class C, Class R, Class S and Institutional Class shares are offered by
DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund. Currently, Class A, Class B, Class C,
Institutional Class and Class S are offered by DWS Large Cap Value Fund, DWS
Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund.

Organizational Description

The Directors have the authority to create additional Funds and to designate the
relative rights and preferences as between the different Funds. The Directors
also may authorize the division of shares of a Fund into different classes,
which may bear different expenses. All shares issued and outstanding are fully
paid and non-assessable, transferable, have no pre-emptive or conversion rights
and are redeemable as described in the SAI and in a Fund's prospectus. Each
share has equal rights with each other share of the same class of the Fund as to
voting, dividends, exchanges, conversion features and liquidation. Shareholders
are entitled to one vote for each full share held and fractional votes for
fractional shares held. The Directors may also terminate any Fund or class by
notice to the shareholders without shareholder approval.

The Corporation is not required to hold annual meetings of shareholders unless
required by the 1940 Act. Special meetings of shareholders may be called by the
Chairman, President or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors and
shall be called by the Secretary upon the written request of the holders of at
least twenty-five percent of the shares of the capital stock of the Corporation
issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at such meeting.

Maryland corporate law provides that a Director of the Corporation shall not be
liable for actions taken in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonable
believes to be in the best interests of the Corporation and with the care that
an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use in similar
circumstances. In so acting, a Director shall be fully protected in relying in
good faith upon the records of the Corporation and upon reports made to the
Corporation by persons selected in good faith by the Directors as qualified to
make such reports. The By-Laws provide that the Corporation will indemnify
Directors and officers of the Corporation against liabilities and expenses
actually incurred in connection with litigation in which they may be involved
because of their positions with the


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Corporation. However, nothing in the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, or
the By-Laws protects or indemnifies a Director or officer against any liability
to which he or she would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance,
bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the
conduct of his or her office.

Each Director serves until the next meeting of shareholders, if any, called for
the purpose of electing Directors and until the election and qualification of a
successor or until such Director sooner dies, resigns, retires or is removed.

Any of the Directors may be removed (provided the aggregate number of Directors
after such removal shall not be less than one) with cause, by the action of a
majority of the remaining Directors. Any Director may be removed at any meeting
of shareholders by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares. The Directors
shall promptly call a meeting of the shareholders for the purpose of voting upon
the question of removal of any such Director or Directors when requested in
writing to do so by the holders of not less than ten percent of the outstanding
shares, and in that connection, the Directors will assist shareholder
communications to the extent provided for in Section 16(c) under the 1940 Act.

It is possible that a Fund might become liable for a misstatement regarding
another Fund in this Statement of Additional Information. The Directors of each
Fund have considered this and approved the use of a combined SAI for the Funds.

                             PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES

The Funds have delegated proxy voting responsibilities to their investment
advisor, subject to the Board's general oversight. The Funds have delegated
proxy voting to the Advisor with the direction that proxies should be voted
consistent with the Funds' best economic interests. The Advisor has adopted its
own Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures ("Policies"), and Proxy Voting
Guidelines ("Guidelines") for this purpose. The Policies address, among other
things, conflicts of interest that may arise between the interests of the Funds,
and the interests of the Advisor and its affiliates, including the Funds'
principal underwriter. The Guidelines set forth the Advisor's general position
on various proposals, such as:

o        Shareholder Rights -- The Advisor generally votes against proposals
         that restrict shareholder rights.

o        Corporate Governance -- The Advisor generally votes for confidential
         and cumulative voting and against supermajority voting requirements for
         charter and bylaw amendments. The Advisor generally votes for proposals
         to restrict a chief executive officer from serving on more than three
         outside boards of directors. The Advisor generally votes against
         proposals that require a company to appoint a Chairman who is an
         independent director.

o        Anti-Takeover Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for proposals that
         require shareholder ratification of poison pills or that request boards
         to redeem poison pills, and votes against the adoption of poison pills
         if they are submitted for shareholder ratification. The Advisor
         generally votes for fair price proposals.

o        Compensation Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for executive cash
         compensation proposals, unless they are unreasonably excessive. The
         Advisor generally votes against stock option plans that do not meet the
         Advisor's criteria.

o        Routine Matters -- The Advisor generally votes for the ratification of
         auditors, procedural matters related to the annual meeting and changes
         in company name, and against bundled proposals and adjournment.

The general provisions described above do not apply to investment companies. The
Advisor generally votes proxies solicited by investment companies in accordance
with the recommendations of an independent third party, except for proxies
solicited by or with respect to investment companies for which the Advisor or an
affiliate serves as investment advisor or principal underwriter ("affiliated
investment companies"). The Advisor votes affiliated investment company proxies
in the same proportion as the vote of the investment company's other
shareholders


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(sometimes called "mirror" or "echo" voting). Master fund proxies solicited from
feeder funds are voted in accordance with applicable requirements of the 1940
Act.

Although the Guidelines set forth the Advisor's general voting positions on
various proposals, the Advisor may, consistent with the Funds' best interests,
determine under some circumstances to vote contrary to those positions.

The Guidelines on a particular issue may or may not reflect the view of
individual members of the Board or of a majority of the Board. In addition, the
Guidelines may reflect a voting position that differs from the actual practices
of the public companies within the Deutsche Bank organization or of the
investment companies for which the Advisor or an affiliate serves as investment
advisor or sponsor.

The Advisor may consider the views of a portfolio company's management in
deciding how to vote a proxy or in establishing general voting positions for the
Guidelines, but management's views are not determinative.

As mentioned above, the Policies describe the way in which the Advisor resolves
conflicts of interest. To resolve conflicts, the Advisor, under normal
circumstances, votes proxies in accordance with its Guidelines. If the Advisor
departs from the Guidelines with respect to a particular proxy or if the
Guidelines do not specifically address a certain proxy proposal, a proxy voting
committee established by the Advisor will vote the proxy. Before voting any such
proxy, however, the Advisor's conflicts review committee will conduct an
investigation to determine whether any potential conflicts of interest exist in
connection with the particular proxy proposal. If the conflicts review committee
determines that the Advisor has a material conflict of interest, or certain
individuals on the proxy voting committee should be recused from participating
in a particular proxy vote, it will inform the proxy voting committee. If
notified that the Advisor has a material conflict, or fewer than three voting
members are eligible to participate in the proxy vote, typically the Advisor
will engage an independent third party to vote the proxy or follow the proxy
voting recommendations of an independent third party.

Under certain circumstances, the Advisor may not be able to vote proxies or the
Advisor may find that the expected economic costs from voting outweigh the
benefits associated with voting. For example, the Advisor may not vote proxies
on certain foreign securities due to local restrictions or customs. The Advisor
generally does not vote proxies on securities subject to share blocking
restrictions.

You may obtain information about how a Fund voted proxies related to its
portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 by visiting the
Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov or by visiting our
Web site at: www.dws-scudder.com for Class S shares (click on "proxy voting" at
the bottom of the page).

                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements, including the investment portfolios of DWS Large Cap
Value Fund, DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund, DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund
and DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund, together with the Reports of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm, Financial Highlights and notes to financial
statements in the Annual Report to the Shareholders of each Fund dated November
30, 2007, are incorporated herein by reference and are hereby deemed to be a
part of this combined Statement of Additional Information.

                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The CUSIP numbers for Class S of DWS Large Cap Value Fund discussed in this
Statement of Additional Information is:

Class S: 23338F 606

DWS Large Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP number for Class S of DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund discussed in
this Statement of Additional Information is:

Class S: 23338F 846



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DWS Dreman High Return Equity Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP number for Class S of DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund discussed in this
Statement of Additional Information is:

Class S: 23338F 713

DWS Dreman Mid Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

The CUSIP numbers for Class S of DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund discussed in
this Statement of Additional Information is:

Class S: 23338F 762

DWS Dreman Small Cap Value Fund has a fiscal year ending November 30.

Many of the investment changes in the Fund will be made at prices different from
those prevailing at the time they may be reflected in a regular report to
shareholders of the Fund. These transactions will reflect investment decisions
made by the Advisor in light of the Fund's investment objective and policies,
its other portfolio holdings and tax considerations, and should not be construed
as recommendations for similar action by other investors.

The Fund's prospectuses and this Statement of Additional Information omit
certain information contained in the Registration Statement and its amendments
which the Fund has filed with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 and
reference is hereby made to the Registration Statement for further information
with respect to a Fund and the securities offered hereby. The Registration
Statement and its amendments are available for inspection by the public at the
offices of the SEC in Washington, D.C.



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                                   APPENDIX A

BOND AND COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS

Set forth below are descriptions of ratings which represent opinions as to the
quality of the securities. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are
relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality.

MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- CORPORATE BOND RATINGS

Aaa: Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt-edged." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are
likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair
the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa: Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade
bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection
may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuations of protective elements
may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make
the long-term risk appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

A: Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper -medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present
which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa: Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
(i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present, but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba: Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest
and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not well safe-guarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterizes bonds in this class.

B: Bonds which are rated B are considered speculative and generally lack
characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal
payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period
of time may be small.

Caa: Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.

Ca: Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are highly speculative.
Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

C: Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds, typically are in
default and can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining
any real investment standing.

Note: Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 to each generic rating
classification from Aa through Caa in its corporate bond rating system. The
modifier 1 indicates that the issue ranks in the higher end of its generic
rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier
3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its generic rating
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MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honor
short-term financial obligations. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term
programs or to individual short-term debt instruments. Such obligations
generally have an original maturity not exceeding thirteen months, unless
explicitly noted. Issuers rated Prime-1 or P-1 (or supporting institutions) have
a superior ability for repayment of short-term debt obligations. Prime-1 or P-1
repayment ability will often be evidenced by many of the following
characteristics:

Leading market positions in well established industries.

High rates of return on funds employed.

Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and ample
asset protection.

Broad margins in earnings coverage of fixed financial charges and high internal
cash generation.

Well established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources of
alternate liquidity.

Issuers rated Prime-2 or P-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong ability
for repayment of short-term debt obligations. This will normally be evidenced by
many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends
and coverage ratios, while sound, may be more subject to variation.
Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by
external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS SERVICES -- CORPORATE BOND RATINGS

INVESTMENT GRADE

AAA: Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P's to a debt
obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA: Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
and differs from the higher rated issues only in small degree.

A: Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories.

BBB: Debt rated BBB has an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay
principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse
economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a
weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for debt in this category
than in higher rated categories.

SPECULATIVE GRADE

Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC, and C has significant speculative characteristics
with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal. BB indicates the
least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such debt will likely have
some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large
uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB: Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other
speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to
adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to
inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.

The BB rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
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B: Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default but currently has the
capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business,
financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to
pay interest and repay principal.

The B rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that is
assigned an actual or implied BB or BB- rating.

CCC: Debt rated CCC has a current vulnerability to default, and is dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal. In the event of adverse
business, financial, or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the
capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

The CCC rating category is also used for debt subordinated to senior debt that
is assigned an actual or implied B or B- rating.

CC: Debt rated CC has a current high vulnerability to default, and is dependent
upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely
payment of interest and repayment of principal.

The rating CC is also applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which is
assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating.

C: The rating C is typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which
is assigned an actual or implied CCC- debt rating. The C rating may be used to
cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed, but debt service
payments are continued.

C1: The Rating C1 is reserved for income bonds on which no interest is being
paid.

D: Debt rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when
interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due even if the
applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor's believes that
such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating also will be
used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition if debt service payments are
jeopardized.

Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the
addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the major
rating categories.

R: Debt rated 'R' is under regulatory supervision owing to its financial
condition. During the pendency of the regulatory supervision, the regulators may
have the power to favor one class of obligations over others or pay some
obligations and not others.

N.R.: Bonds may lack a S&P's rating because no public rating has been requested,
because there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or because
S&P's does not rate a particular type of obligation as a matter of policy.

STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS SERVICES -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

S&P's commercial paper rating is a current assessment of the likelihood of
timely payment of debt considered short-term in the relevant market.

A-1: This highest category indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is strong. Those issues determined to possess extremely strong safety
characteristics are denoted with a plus (+) sign designation.

A-2: Capacity for timely payment on issues with this designation is
satisfactory. However, the relative degree of safety is not as high as for
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A-3: Issues carrying this designation have adequate capacity for timely payment.
However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely
to lead to a weakened capacity of the issuer to meet its financial commitments.

FITCH INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- BOND RATINGS

INVESTMENT GRADE

AAA: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit quality.
The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay interest and repay
principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably foreseeable events.

AA: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of very high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is very strong, although
not quite as strong as bonds rated AAA. Bonds rated in the AAA and AA categories
are not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions and
circumstances than bonds with higher ratings.

BBB: Bonds considered to be investment grade and of good credit quality. The
obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be
adequate. Adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances, however, are
more likely to have adverse impact on these bonds, and therefore, impair timely
payment. The likelihood that the ratings of these bonds will fall below
investment grade is higher than for bonds with higher ratings.

SPECULATIVE GRADE

BB: Bonds are considered speculative. The obligor's ability to pay interest and
repay principal may be affected over time by adverse economic changes. However,
business or financial alternatives may be available which could assist the
obligor in satisfying its debt service requirements.

B: Bonds are considered highly speculative. While bonds in this class are
currently meeting debt service requirements, the probability of continued timely
payment of principal and interest reflects the obligor's limited margin of
safety and the need for reasonable business and economic activity throughout the
life of the issue.

CCC: Bonds have certain identifiable characteristics which, if not remedied, may
lead to default. The ability to meet obligations requires an advantageous
business and economic environment.

CC: Bonds are minimally protected. Default in payment of interest and/or
principal seems probable over time.

C: Bonds are in imminent default in payment of interest or principal.

DDD, DD, and D: Bonds are in default of interest and/or principal payments. Such
bonds are extremely speculative and should be valued on the basis of their
ultimate recovery value in liquidation or reorganization of the obligor. DDD
represents the highest potential for recovery on these bonds, and D represents
the lowest potential for recovery.

Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from AA to CC may be appended by the addition
of a plus or minus sign to denote the relative status within the rating
category.

NR: Indicates that Fitch Rating does not publicly rate the specific issue.



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FITCH INVESTORS SERVICE, INC. -- SHORT-TERM RATINGS

Fitch's short-term ratings apply to debt obligations that are payable on demand
or have original maturities of generally up to three years, including commercial
paper, certificates of deposit, medium-term notes, and municipal and investment
notes.

F-1+: Exceptionally Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating are
regarded as having the strongest capacity for timely payment.

F-1: Very Strong Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating reflect a capacity
for timely payment only slightly less than issues rated F-1+.

F-2: Good Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating have a satisfactory
capacity for timely payment, but the margin of safety is not as great as the
F-1+ and F-1 categories.

F-3: Fair Credit Quality. Issues assigned this rating have characteristics
suggesting that the capacity for timely payment is adequate; however, near-term
adverse changes could cause these securities to be rated below investment grade.

B: Speculative. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments,
plus vulnerability to near-term adverse changes in financial and economic
conditions.

C: High default risk. Default is a real possibility. Capacity for meeting
financial commitments is solely reliant upon a sustained, favorable business and
economic environment.

D: Default. Denotes actual or imminent payment default.



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