DWS International Growth Fund (SCOBX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCOBX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCOBX
SCOBX charges 0.92% annually. There are 244 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | SCOBX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | SCOBX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | SCOBX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | SCOBX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | SCOBX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCOBX
SCOBX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 361 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | SCOBX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 95 | — | Aug 1999 | SCOBX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 93 | — | Mar 1993 | SCOBX vs SWRLX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 93 | — | Sep 2011 | SCOBX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | SCOBX vs VIHAX |
Top Performing SCOBX Alternatives (YTD)
SCOBX is at 8.74% YTD. There are 354 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 25.55% | — | Apr 2019 | SCOBX vs FISZX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 24.72% | — | Dec 2004 | SCOBX vs DCINX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 23.28% | — | Mar 1993 | SCOBX vs SWRLX | |
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 22.54% | — | Aug 1994 | SCOBX vs TIVFX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 22.33% | — | Jun 2006 | SCOBX vs GIOTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCOBX
SCOBX has 16.37% 1-year volatility. There are 257 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.48% | — | Nov 1997 | SCOBX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.49% | — | Sep 1996 | SCOBX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.50% | — | Feb 2017 | SCOBX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.50% | — | Apr 1990 | SCOBX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.50% | — | Jul 1995 | SCOBX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCOBX
SCOBX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.41%. There are 289 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | SCOBX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | SCOBX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | SCOBX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | SCOBX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | SCOBX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
The 10 most viewed DWS mutual funds shown here include AAAAX, KTCAX, SCDGX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | 10.21% | — | Jul 2007 | SCOBX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 34 | 21.38% | — | Sep 1948 | SCOBX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 14.31% | — | May 1929 | SCOBX vs SCDGX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 61 | 10.40% | — | Jul 2007 | SCOBX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 54 | 24.51% | — | May 1996 | SCOBX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 65 | 13.28% | — | Aug 1997 | SCOBX vs SCPIX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 6.56% | — | Jul 2000 | SCOBX vs SCGSX | |
| DWS Global High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 77 | 2.25% | — | Mar 1998 | SCOBX vs MGHYX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 13.59% | — | Dec 1992 | SCOBX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 64 | 19.28% | — | Mar 1988 | SCOBX vs KDHAX |
Often Compared With SCOBX
Investors most often compare SCOBX with SCQGX, MGINX, FXAIX. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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