DWS S&P 500 Index Fund (SCPIX) belongs to the S&P 500 category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCPIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCPIX
SCPIX charges 0.29% annually. There are 16 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 0.01% | — | Jul 2019 | SCPIX vs BSPGX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 0.02% | 349.70B | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VIIIX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | SCPIX vs SSSYX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | 144.34B | May 1997 | SCPIX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 1988 | SCPIX vs FXAIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCPIX
SCPIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 24 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 69.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 69 | — | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VADDX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 64 | — | Feb 1988 | SCPIX vs FXAIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 63 | 349.70B | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VIIIX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 63 | 144.34B | May 1997 | SCPIX vs SWPPX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 63 | 1.70T | Nov 2000 | SCPIX vs VFIAX |
Top Performing SCPIX Alternatives (YTD)
SCPIX is at 8.90% YTD. There are 32 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.28%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 13.28% | — | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VADDX | |
| Direxion Monthly S&P 500 Bull 1.75X Fund | 12.36% | — | May 2006 | SCPIX vs DXSLX | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 9.49% | — | Sep 2017 | SCPIX vs KNGLX | |
| Victory 500 Index Fund | 9.38% | — | May 2002 | SCPIX vs USPRX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 9.35% | — | Jul 2019 | SCPIX vs BSPGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCPIX
SCPIX has 12.87% 1-year volatility. There are 20 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 11.38% | — | Sep 2017 | SCPIX vs KNGLX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 11.79% | — | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VADDX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | 12.80% | — | Apr 1992 | SCPIX vs SPFIX | |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 | 12.83% | — | Mar 2017 | SCPIX vs INDEX | |
| Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A | 12.84% | — | Feb 2001 | SCPIX vs PLSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCPIX
SCPIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.17%. There are 32 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | -7.88% | — | Jul 1997 | SCPIX vs VADDX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | -8.88% | — | Sep 2014 | SCPIX vs SSSYX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | 144.34B | May 1997 | SCPIX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | — | Feb 1988 | SCPIX vs FXAIX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.90% | — | Apr 1992 | SCPIX vs SPFIX |
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 | 77 | 11.12% | — | Jul 2007 | SCPIX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 32 | 14.14% | — | Sep 1948 | SCPIX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.41% | — | May 1929 | SCPIX vs SCDGX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 77 | 11.24% | — | Jul 2007 | SCPIX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 46 | 16.70% | — | May 1996 | SCPIX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 21 | 6.43% | — | Jul 1986 | SCPIX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 6 | 0.41% | — | Jul 2000 | SCPIX vs SCGSX | |
| DWS Global High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 1.59% | — | Mar 1998 | SCPIX vs MGHYX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 9.19% | — | Dec 1992 | SCPIX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 17.47% | — | Mar 1988 | SCPIX vs KDHAX |
Often Compared With SCPIX
Investors most often compare SCPIX with SPIDX, PRGFX, VOO. These 19 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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