- ISIN
- US25158W8257
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Nov 14, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SPGRX Performance Chart
DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund (SPGRX) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. SPGRX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SPGRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,793.
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Returns By Period
DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund (SPGRX) has returned 10.43% so far this year and 28.85% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SPGRX has returned 10.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund
- 1D
- 1.01%
- 1M
- 1.61%
- YTD
- 10.43%
- 6M
- 10.22%
- 1Y
- 28.85%
- 3Y*
- 20.45%
- 5Y*
- 12.39%
- 10Y*
- 10.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SPGRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1997, SPGRX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SPGRX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.20% | -1.89% | -5.31% | 10.55% | 5.47% | -0.25% | 10.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.46% | -0.53% | -4.91% | -1.18% | 5.74% | 5.10% | 2.30% | 1.95% | 3.38% | 3.08% | 1.06% | 0.11% | 20.85% |
| 2024 | 2.02% | 4.09% | 3.20% | -3.75% | 4.27% | 2.79% | 1.15% | 2.40% | 1.67% | -0.99% | 4.87% | -2.78% | 20.19% |
| 2023 | 5.23% | -2.45% | 2.66% | 2.00% | -0.65% | 5.34% | 2.85% | -1.28% | -3.90% | -0.85% | 7.75% | 3.65% | 21.55% |
| 2022 | -5.21% | -3.12% | 2.94% | -8.50% | 0.74% | -7.38% | 7.33% | -3.64% | -8.17% | 8.81% | 5.09% | -4.41% | -16.21% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | 2.15% | 2.50% | 3.77% | 1.55% | 1.26% | 0.42% | 2.64% | -4.84% | 5.88% | -1.05% | 4.65% | 20.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.46%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1997.
- This fund participated in 83.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.46%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 77.14%
- Downside Capture
- 83.67%
Expense Ratio
SPGRX has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SPGRX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund (SPGRX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SPGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.43 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.92 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.22 | 12.44 | +0.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund provided a 0.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $5.08 | $0.35 | $1.28 | $0.33 | $0.30 | $0.49 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.21% | 1.52% | 1.84% | 32.67% | 2.04% | 8.09% | 2.35% | 1.88% | 3.48% | 2.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.08 | $5.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund was 46.55%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.
The current DWS Equity Sector Strategy Fund drawdown is 0.74%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.55%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moOct 2007 - Jan 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -43.77%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 4y 4d | 6y 6moMar 2000 - Oct 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.69%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 22dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.93%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 5mo 29d | 8mo 18dJul 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -23.74%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SPGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.55% | -56.78% | +10.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.84% | -9.10% | -0.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.02% | -18.90% | +1.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.74% | -25.43% | +1.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.69% | -33.92% | +4.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.74% | -1.80% | +1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.33% | -10.71% | +1.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.16% | 2.03% | +0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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