# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000088048
**File Stem:** 0001410368-26-055441
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001410368-26-055441.hdr.sgml**: 20260528

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001410368-26-055441

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260528

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260528

**PERIOD START**: 20261231

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DEUTSCHE DWS SECURITIES TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000088048

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 132661231
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-02021
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261034478

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 875 THIRD AVENUE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022-6225
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-454-4500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 875 THIRD AVENUE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022-6225

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DEUTSCHE SECURITIES TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20140811

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DWS SECURITIES TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060207

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SCUDDER SECURITIES TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950908

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### DWS RREEF Real Estate Securities Fund (Series ID: S000032045)

| Class ID   | Class Name          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000099785 | Class A             | RRRAX           |
| C000099787 | Class C             | RRRCX           |
| C000099788 | Class R             | RRRSX           |
| C000099789 | Class S             | RRREX           |
| C000099790 | Institutional Class | RRRRX           |
| C000148175 | Class R6            | RRRZX           |

## Nport-Ex

Investment Portfolio**as of March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)** 

**DWS RREEF Real Estate Securities Fund** 

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Shares** | **Value ($)** |
| **Common Stocks 99.0%** | **Common Stocks 99.0%** |  |
| **Real Estate 99.0%** | **Real Estate 99.0%** |  |
| **Diversified REITs 1.3%** | **Diversified REITs 1.3%** |  |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.  | 393116 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **11935002** |
| **Health Care REITs 18.7%** | **Health Care REITs 18.7%** |  |
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | 144643 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6821364 |
| CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 477017 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17482673 |
| Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | 361013 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5931444 |
| Janus Living, Inc. "A" \* | 380133 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8959735 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | 80321 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3519666 |
| Ventas, Inc. | 460748 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 37679971 |
| Welltower, Inc. | 489581 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 96795059 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **177189912** |
| **Hotel & Resort REITs 2.3%** | **Hotel & Resort REITs 2.3%** |  |
| Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.  | 1137089 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **21786625** |
| **Industrial REITs 11.7%** | **Industrial REITs 11.7%** |  |
| EastGroup Properties, Inc. | 58784 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10880331 |
| First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | 270402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15642756 |
| Prologis, Inc. | 635018 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 83936679 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **110459766** |
| **Office REITs 2.2%** | **Office REITs 2.2%** |  |
| COPT Defense Properties | 306029 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 9364488 |
| Cousins Properties, Inc. | 229693 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 5184171 |
| SL Green Realty Corp. | 163710 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 6047447 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **20596106** |
| **Residential REITs 10.2%** | **Residential REITs 10.2%** |  |
| American Homes 4 Rent "A"  | 273451 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7634752 |
| Camden Property Trust | 196079 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 19149075 |
| Equity Residential | 510300 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 30184245 |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 135348 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 16528698 |
| Sun Communities, Inc. | 178500 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 22483860 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **95980630** |
| **Retail REITs 17.7%** | **Retail REITs 17.7%** |  |
| Agree Realty Corp. (a) | 226574 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17079148 |
| Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | 801653 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 23087606 |
| Curbline Properties Corp. | 177855 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4586881 |
| Realty Income Corp. | 849610 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 51979140 |
| Regency Centers Corp. | 358714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 27140301 |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | 233080 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 43476412 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **167349488** |
| **Specialized REITs 34.9%** | **Specialized REITs 34.9%** |  |
| American Tower Corp. | 373211 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 64408754 |
| Crown Castle, Inc. | 303360 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 24666202 |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 191714 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 34548780 |
| Equinix, Inc. | 83676 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82022562 |
| Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 221389 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29030740 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 483388 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21447926 |
| Iron Mountain, Inc. | 361269 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 36900016 |
| National Storage Affiliates Trust | 469327 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 17712401 |
| Public Storage | 33182 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8988340 |
| Weyerhaeuser Co. | 437108 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10678548 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **330404269** |
| **Total Common Stocks** (Cost $725,087,678) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **935701798** |
| **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional <br> Shares", 3.55% (b) (c) (Cost $17,327,250)<br>| 17327250 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **17327250** |
| **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** |  |
| DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) (Cost $4,130,551) | 4130551 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **4130551** |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **% of** <br>**Net Assets**<br>| **Value ($)** |
| **Total Investment Portfolio** (Cost $746,545,479) | 101.3 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **957159599** |
| **Other Assets and Liabilities, Net** | (1.3)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **(11861755)**<br>|
| **Net Assets** | 100.0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; **945297844** |

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*For information on the Fund's policies regarding the valuation of investments and other significant accounting policies, please refer to the Fund's most recent semi-annual or annual financial statements.*

*A summary of the Fund's transactions with affiliated investments during the period ended March 31, 2026 are as follows:* 

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Value ($) at** <br>**12/31/2025**<br>| **Purchases** <br>**Cost ($)**<br>| **Sales** <br>**Proceeds ($)**<br>| **Net Realized** <br>**Gain/** <br>**(Loss) ($)**<br>| **Net Change in** <br>**Unrealized** <br>**Appreciation** <br>**(Depreciation) ($)**<br>| **Income ($)** | **Capital Gain** <br>**Distributions ($)**<br>| **Number** <br>**of Shares** <br>**at** <br>**3/31/2026**<br>| **Value ($) at** <br>**3/31/2026**<br>|
| **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** | **Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%** |
| DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares", <br>3.55% (b) (c) |
| —  | 17,327,250 (d) | —  | —  | —  | —  | —  | 17327250  | 17327250  |
| **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** | **Cash Equivalents 0.5%** |
| DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 3.66% (b) |
| 6307278  | 34886255  | 37062982  | —  | —  | 32628  | —  | 4130551  | 4130551  |
| **6307278** | **52213505** | **37062982** | **—** | **—** | **32628** | **—** | **21457801** | **21457801** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

*\** *Non-income producing security.* 

*(a)* *All or a portion of these securities were on loan. In addition, "Other Assets and Liabilities, Net" may include pending sales that* *are also on loan. The value of securities loaned at March 31, 2026 amounted to $17,073,570, which is 1.8% of net assets.* 

*(b)* *Affiliated fund managed by DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at* *period end.* 

*(c)* *Represents cash collateral held in connection with securities lending. Income earned by the Fund is net of borrower rebates.*

*(d)* *Represents the net increase (purchase cost) or decrease (sales proceeds) in the amount invested in cash collateral for the period* *ended March 31, 2026.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

*REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust*<br>

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***Fair Value Measurements***

*Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities.*

*The following is a summary of the inputs used as of March 31, 2026 in valuing the Fund's investments.* 

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Assets** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| Common Stocks (a) | $935701798 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $935701798 |
| Short-Term Investments (a) | 21457801 | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21457801 |
| **Total** | **$957159599** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$—** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$—** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$957159599** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(a)* *See Investment Portfolio for additional detailed categorizations.* 

The brand DWS represents DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA and any of its subsidiaries such as DWS Distributors, Inc. which offers investment products or DWS Investment Management Americas Inc. and RREEF America L.L.C. which offer advisory services.

DRESF-PH1

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## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** DEUTSCHE DWS SECURITIES TRUST

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-02021

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0000088048

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 7SL8QTS97H1HUY8AHM73

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** 875 Third Avenue

  - **City:** NEW YORK

  - **State:** NY

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 10022-6225

  - **Telephone number:** 212-454-4500

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** DWS RREEF Real Estate Securities Fund

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000032045

- **c. LEI of Series:** 2EGUP71H6PBMSKMC3J09

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-12-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2026-03-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $960126948.18

**Total Liabilities:** $18166171.51

**Net Assets:** $941960776.67

**Cash Not Reported:** $10000.00

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000099785 | 2.08%                | 8.21%                | -5.67%               |
| Class ID C000099787 | 2.00%                | 8.17%                | -5.73%               |
| Class ID C000099788 | 2.04%                | 8.16%                | -5.66%               |
| Class ID C000099789 | 2.07%                | 8.24%                | -5.61%               |
| Class ID C000099790 | 2.09%                | 8.22%                | -5.64%               |
| Class ID C000148175 | 2.13%                | 8.22%                | -5.61%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $5130774.32              | $13361162.46                               |
| Month 2  | $4191652.85              | $71892888.69                               |
| Month 3  | $2598362.70              | $-64361724.10                              |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                                  | Title                                                                                 | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| Agree Realty Corp                     | Agree Realty Corp                                                                     | CUSIP: 008492100<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    226574 | NS      | $17079148.12  | 1.81%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: —       |
| American Homes 4 Rent                 | American Homes 4 Rent                                                                 | CUSIP: 02665T306<br>LEI: 549300ZJUO7A58PNUW40 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    273451 | NS      | $7634751.92   | 0.81%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| American Tower Corp                   | American Tower Corp                                                                   | CUSIP: 03027X100<br>LEI: 5493006ORUSIL88JOE18 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    373211 | NS      | $64408754.38  | 6.84%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Brixmor Property Group Inc            | Brixmor Property Group Inc                                                            | CUSIP: 11120U105<br>LEI: 5299007UXW6Y0W2EGZ95 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    801653 | NS      | $23087606.40  | 2.45%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Camden Property Trust                 | Camden Property Trust                                                                 | CUSIP: 133131102<br>LEI: 5493002MYX22OHYJBD89 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    196079 | NS      | $19149075.14  | 2.03%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CareTrust REIT Inc                    | CareTrust REIT Inc                                                                    | CUSIP: 14174T107<br>LEI: 5493001NVXE2B9GPLU96 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    477017 | NS      | $17482673.05  | 1.86%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| DWS                                   | DWS Government & Agency Securities Portfolio DWS Government Cash Institutional Shares | CUSIP: 147539670<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |  17327250 | NS      | $17327250.00  | 1.84%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| COPT Defense Properties               | COPT Defense Properties                                                               | CUSIP: 22002T108<br>LEI: YY1J47X6LF9TYY8JY420 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    306029 | NS      | $9364487.40   | 0.99%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Cousins Properties Inc                | Cousins Properties Inc                                                                | CUSIP: 222795502<br>LEI: 5493007XPYD5EJABN062 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    229693 | NS      | $5184171.01   | 0.55%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Crown Castle Inc                      | Crown Castle Inc                                                                      | CUSIP: 22822V101<br>LEI: 54930012H97VSM0I2R19 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    303360 | NS      | $24666201.60  | 2.62%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Curbline Properties Corp              | Curbline Properties Corp                                                              | CUSIP: 23128Q101<br>LEI: 529900PGR41LH0I81I15 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    177855 | NS      | $4586880.45   | 0.49%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc              | Digital Realty Trust Inc                                                              | CUSIP: 253868103<br>LEI: 549300HKCZ31D08NEI41 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    191714 | NS      | $34548779.94  | 3.67%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| EastGroup Properties Inc              | EastGroup Properties Inc                                                              | CUSIP: 277276101<br>LEI: 31TIGQQZC4P6JMHKSW85 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |     58784 | NS      | $10880330.56  | 1.16%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Equinix Inc                           | Equinix Inc                                                                           | CUSIP: 29444U700<br>LEI: 549300EVUN2BTLJ3GT74 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |     83676 | NS      | $82022562.24  | 8.71%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Equity Residential                    | Equity Residential                                                                    | CUSIP: 29476L107<br>LEI: 5493008RACSH5EP3PI59 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    510300 | NS      | $30184245.00  | 3.20%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc | Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc                                                 | CUSIP: 29670E107<br>LEI: 2549009LXQLVYCGLZO50 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    393116 | NS      | $11935001.76  | 1.27%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Extra Space Storage Inc               | Extra Space Storage Inc                                                               | CUSIP: 30225T102<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    221389 | NS      | $29030739.57  | 3.08%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| First Industrial Realty Trust Inc     | First Industrial Realty Trust Inc                                                     | CUSIP: 32054K103<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    270402 | NS      | $15642755.70  | 1.66%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc     | Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc                                                     | CUSIP: 36467J108<br>LEI: 5493006GWRDBCZYWTM57 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    483388 | NS      | $21447925.56  | 2.28%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| American Healthcare REIT Inc          | American Healthcare REIT Inc                                                          | CUSIP: 398182303<br>LEI: 2549004GGE2APGNT6O92 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    144643 | NS      | $6821363.88   | 0.72%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Healthpeak Properties Inc             | Healthpeak Properties Inc                                                             | CUSIP: 42250P103<br>LEI: 254900M6MTMZM0I22L81 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    361013 | NS      | $5931443.59   | 0.63%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Host Hotels & Resorts Inc             | Host Hotels & Resorts Inc                                                             | CUSIP: 44107P104<br>LEI: N6EL63S0K3PB1YFTDI24 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |   1137089 | NS      | $21786625.24  | 2.31%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Iron Mountain Inc                     | Iron Mountain Inc                                                                     | CUSIP: 46284V101<br>LEI: SQL3F6CKNNBM3SQGHX24 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    361269 | NS      | $36900015.66  | 3.92%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Janus Living Inc                      | Janus Living Inc                                                                      | CUSIP: 471024109<br>LEI: 2549003JCIOFKGHO7313 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    380133 | NS      | $8959734.81   | 0.95%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc | Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc                                                 | CUSIP: 59522J103<br>LEI: 549300FQZKFR5YNSHZ21 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    135348 | NS      | $16528697.76  | 1.75%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| National Storage Affiliates Trust     | National Storage Affiliates Trust                                                     | CUSIP: 637870106<br>LEI: 529900FS06O8GOYNR108 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    469327 | NS      | $17712400.98  | 1.88%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Omega Healthcare Investors Inc        | Omega Healthcare Investors Inc                                                        | CUSIP: 681936100<br>LEI: 549300OJ7ENK42CZ8E73 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |     80321 | NS      | $3519666.22   | 0.37%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Prologis Inc                          | Prologis Inc                                                                          | CUSIP: 74340W103<br>LEI: 529900DFH19P073LZ636 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    635018 | NS      | $83936679.24  | 8.91%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Public Storage                        | Public Storage                                                                        | CUSIP: 74460D109<br>LEI: 254900GLQZAD4N7N5Q19 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |     33182 | NS      | $8988340.16   | 0.95%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Realty Income Corp                    | Realty Income Corp                                                                    | CUSIP: 756109104<br>LEI: 549300CUWDAUZSH43859 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    849610 | NS      | $51979139.80  | 5.52%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Regency Centers Corp                  | Regency Centers Corp                                                                  | CUSIP: 758849103<br>LEI: 529900053A7X7FJ97S58 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    358714 | NS      | $27140301.24  | 2.88%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| SL Green Realty Corp                  | SL Green Realty Corp                                                                  | CUSIP: 78440X887<br>LEI: 549300VQZPJU97H3GT17 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    163710 | NS      | $6047447.40   | 0.64%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Simon Property Group Inc              | Simon Property Group Inc                                                              | CUSIP: 828806109<br>LEI: 529900GQL5X8H7AO3T64 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    233080 | NS      | $43476412.40  | 4.62%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Sun Communities Inc                   | Sun Communities Inc                                                                   | CUSIP: 866674104<br>LEI: 549300H5GEOJYN41ZG57 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    178500 | NS      | $22483860.00  | 2.39%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Ventas Inc                            | Ventas Inc                                                                            | CUSIP: 92276F100<br>LEI: ORQTRC074CWLT3DKHT41 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    460748 | NS      | $37679971.44  | 4.00%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Welltower Inc                         | Welltower Inc                                                                         | CUSIP: 95040Q104<br>LEI: 254900F33BIAR82QTA19 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    489581 | NS      | $96795059.51  | 10.28%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Weyerhaeuser Co                       | Weyerhaeuser Co                                                                       | CUSIP: 962166104<br>LEI: 08IRJODWFYBI7QWRGS31 | Long             | EC               |  | US        |    437108 | NS      | $10678548.44  | 1.13%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| DWS                                   | DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund                                           | CUSIP: 25160K306<br>LEI: 5493003GD84DGSXJ7618 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |   4121378 | NS      | $4121377.52   | 0.44%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-04-30

**Name of Applicant:** DEUTSCHE DWS SECURITIES TRUST

**Signature:** Diane Kenneally

**Name of Signer:** Diane Kenneally

**Title:** Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer