- ISIN
- US25159R1068
- CUSIP
- 25159R106
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1992
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
BTIIX Performance Chart
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIIX) is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year. BTIIX is currently trading at $180 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BTIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,873.
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Returns By Period
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIIX) has returned 9.70% so far this year and 25.25% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BTIIX has achieved an annualized return of 16.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund
- 1D
- -0.36%
- 1M
- 0.08%
- YTD
- 9.70%
- 6M
- 8.69%
- 1Y
- 25.25%
- 3Y*
- 21.16%
- 5Y*
- 13.37%
- 10Y*
- 16.70%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
BTIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1996, BTIIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Dec 2019 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BTIIX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2023 with a return of +26.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 18, 2023 at -20.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.87% | -1.20% | -4.99% | 10.48% | 5.25% | -1.34% | 9.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.76% | -1.32% | -5.65% | -0.71% | 6.26% | 5.07% | 2.23% | 2.00% | 3.63% | 2.32% | 0.23% | 0.02% | 17.56% |
| 2024 | 1.66% | 5.33% | 3.19% | -4.10% | 4.94% | 3.56% | 1.20% | 2.41% | 2.12% | -0.93% | 5.85% | -2.34% | 24.83% |
| 2023 | 6.27% | -2.46% | 3.66% | 1.55% | 0.41% | 6.58% | 3.19% | -1.60% | -4.79% | -2.12% | 9.11% | 4.53% | 26.04% |
| 2022 | -5.20% | -3.01% | 3.70% | -8.74% | 0.17% | -8.25% | 9.20% | -4.10% | -9.23% | 8.08% | 5.58% | -6.07% | -18.51% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 2.76% | 4.36% | 5.32% | 0.68% | 2.31% | 2.36% | 3.02% | -4.67% | 6.99% | -0.71% | 4.67% | 28.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.05%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 1996.
- This fund captured 106.44% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.76% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.90, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.05%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 106.44%
- Downside Capture
- 97.76%
Expense Ratio
BTIIX has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BTIIX ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Equity 500 Index Fund (BTIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BTIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.32 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.99 | 2.46 | +0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.39 | 10.92 | +2.47 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund provided a 11.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $21.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $21.14 | $21.61 | $31.65 | $40.28 | $22.15 | $32.21 | $39.06 | $46.02 | $39.32 | $33.51 | $23.33 | $17.47 |
Dividend yield | 11.78% | 13.18% | 20.02% | 26.57% | 14.49% | 15.07% | 20.31% | 23.22% | 22.74% | 15.17% | 11.11% | 8.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DWS Equity 500 Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $20.40 | $21.61 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $27.75 | $31.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $37.78 | $40.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $18.85 | $22.15 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $27.37 | $32.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DWS Equity 500 Index Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DWS Equity 500 Index Fund was 55.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 869 trading sessions.
The current DWS Equity 500 Index Fund drawdown is 1.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.24%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 5mo | 4y 10moOct 2007 - Aug 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -47.36%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 4y 17d | 6y 7moMar 2000 - Oct 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.83%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.60%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2024 bear market2024 | -21.16%Jan 2024 | 17d | 10mo 7d | 10mo 24dDec 2023 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BTIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.24% | -56.78% | +1.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.93% | -9.10% | +0.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.16% | -18.90% | -2.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.60% | -25.43% | +0.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.83% | -33.92% | +0.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.73% | -3.21% | +1.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.08% | -10.71% | +0.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.99% | 2.04% | -0.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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