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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX charges 0.55% annually. There are 149 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | SCDGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 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 2016 | SCDGX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.02% | 2.30T | Apr 2015 | SCDGX vs VSMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 190 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | SCDGX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 95 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | SCDGX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 94 | — | Nov 2004 | SCDGX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 92 | — | Feb 2004 | SCDGX vs GTLOX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 91 | — | Jan 1995 | SCDGX vs IGIAX |
Top Performing SCDGX Alternatives (YTD)
SCDGX is at 9.23% YTD. There are 208 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 33.95% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | SCDGX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 29.80% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | SCDGX vs VPMAX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.12% | — | Jan 1995 | SCDGX vs IGIAX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund Class K | 27.04% | — | May 2008 | SCDGX vs FLCKX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund | 26.99% | — | Dec 2000 | SCDGX vs FLVCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX has 12.76% 1-year volatility. There are 210 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.29% | — | Jun 2013 | SCDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | SCDGX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | SCDGX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.40% | — | Jul 2012 | SCDGX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.59% | — | May 2015 | SCDGX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCDGX
SCDGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.43%. There are 224 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | SCDGX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | SCDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | SCDGX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | SCDGX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | SCDGX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
The 10 most viewed DWS mutual funds shown here include AAAAX, KTCAX, AAAZX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 36 | 8.59% | — | Jul 2007 | SCDGX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 60 | 25.26% | — | Sep 1948 | SCDGX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 37 | 8.70% | — | Jul 2007 | SCDGX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 37.85% | — | May 1996 | SCDGX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 18 | 8.51% | — | Jul 1986 | SCDGX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 2.90% | — | Jul 2000 | SCDGX vs SCGSX | |
| DWS S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 64 | 9.65% | — | Aug 1997 | SCDGX vs SCPIX | |
| DWS Global High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 75 | 1.59% | — | Mar 1998 | SCDGX vs MGHYX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 9.70% | — | Dec 1992 | SCDGX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 66 | 8.76% | — | Jun 1953 | SCDGX vs SCINX |
Often Compared With SCDGX
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