DWS ESG Core Equity Fund (DESGX) Alternatives
DWS ESG Core Equity Fund (DESGX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DESGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DESGX
DESGX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DESGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | DESGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | DESGX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | DESGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | DESGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | DESGX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DESGX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | DESGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | DESGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | DESGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | DESGX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | DESGX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing DESGX Alternatives (YTD)
DESGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | DESGX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | DESGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | DESGX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | DESGX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | DESGX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DESGX
DESGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | DESGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | DESGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | DESGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | DESGX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | DESGX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DESGX
DESGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | DESGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | DESGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | DESGX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | DESGX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | DESGX vs FNSTX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
Most popular DWS mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 9.77% | Jul 30, 2007 | DESGX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 52 | -7.94% | Sep 6, 1948 | DESGX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 82 | 9.82% | Jul 29, 2007 | DESGX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -4.72% | May 31, 1929 | DESGX vs SCDGX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 71 | 1.61% | May 7, 1996 | DESGX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 18 | -4.70% | Jul 22, 1986 | DESGX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | -4.38% | Dec 31, 1992 | DESGX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 3.60% | Jun 17, 1953 | DESGX vs SCINX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 9 | 2.60% | Mar 18, 1988 | DESGX vs KDHAX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -10.89% | Jul 14, 2000 | DESGX vs SCGSX |
Often Compared With DESGX
What investors most often compare with DESGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.97% | Apr 28, 2015 | DESGX vs VSMPX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 7.48% | Dec 21, 2011 | DESGX vs DHAMX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10 | 1.76% | Jul 9, 2012 | DESGX vs QUERX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -3.97% | May 31, 2001 | DESGX vs VITPX |
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