DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust Price & Performance (KSM)

Maui County has introduced a Deferred Payment Loan Program to help Lahaina homeowners still struggling to rebuild after the 2023 wildfires. The initiative, developed in partnership with local nonprofits and financial organizations, targets middle-income families who lack access to federal disaster recovery funds, aiming to bridge ongoing financing gaps.1

DWS Municipal Income Trust has announced its regular May distribution of $0.0610 per share, with an ex-date of May 19 and a payable date of May 30. A portion of this payout is expected to be a return of capital, which does not necessarily reflect investment performance, and shareholders are advised to review tax implications.23

Recent filings show institutional investors, including Bulldog Investors LLP, have significantly increased their stakes in DWS Municipal Income Trust. The fund, which invests primarily in investment-grade municipal bonds, continues to attract interest, with institutional ownership now exceeding 57%. The trust's shares recently traded near their twelve-month average.45