DWS Core Equity Fund (SCDGX) Alternatives
DWS Core Equity Fund (SCDGX) 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 SCDGX. 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 SCDGX
SCDGX charges 0.55% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCDGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | SCDGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | SCDGX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | SCDGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | SCDGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | SCDGX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCDGX
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 | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | SCDGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | SCDGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | SCDGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | SCDGX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | SCDGX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing SCDGX Alternatives (YTD)
SCDGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | SCDGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | SCDGX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | SCDGX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | SCDGX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | SCDGX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX 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 | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | SCDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | SCDGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | SCDGX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | SCDGX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | SCDGX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX 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 | SCDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | SCDGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | SCDGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | SCDGX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | SCDGX vs GQEIX |
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 | 81 | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | SCDGX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 37 | -12.14% | Sep 6, 1948 | SCDGX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 82 | 8.70% | Jul 29, 2007 | SCDGX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 65 | -1.44% | May 7, 1996 | SCDGX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -7.80% | Jul 22, 1986 | SCDGX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 43 | -7.10% | Dec 31, 1992 | SCDGX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 1.17% | Jun 17, 1953 | SCDGX vs SCINX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 10 | 1.39% | Mar 18, 1988 | SCDGX vs KDHAX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -14.32% | Jul 14, 2000 | SCDGX vs SCGSX | |
| DWS Global Macro Fund | Tactical Allocation | 73 | -1.25% | May 14, 1995 | SCDGX vs MGINX |
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