- ISIN
- US25157M8102
- Issuer
- DWS
- Inception Date
- Jul 14, 2000
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SSLCX Performance Chart
DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) is up 12.9% since the beginning of the year. SSLCX is currently trading at $59 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SSLCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,341.
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Returns By Period
DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) has returned 12.87% so far this year and 15.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SSLCX has returned 11.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.70% annually.
DWS Small Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- 2.25%
- YTD
- 12.87%
- 6M
- 11.09%
- 1Y
- 15.29%
- 3Y*
- 13.56%
- 5Y*
- 6.04%
- 10Y*
- 11.34%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
SSLCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, SSLCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SSLCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.23% | -1.42% | -1.29% | 8.51% | 0.36% | 1.22% | 12.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.25% | -3.01% | -4.91% | -0.61% | 3.16% | 3.60% | -0.29% | 6.13% | -1.33% | -3.83% | 1.49% | -0.10% | 4.99% |
| 2024 | -1.44% | 2.05% | 2.99% | -5.47% | 3.81% | -2.91% | 10.22% | -1.87% | 0.40% | -0.54% | 10.41% | -6.65% | 9.85% |
| 2023 | 5.49% | 0.32% | -4.30% | -1.19% | -2.84% | 5.33% | 3.76% | -1.11% | -1.95% | -1.82% | 4.29% | 7.20% | 13.09% |
| 2022 | -9.21% | 1.66% | 0.58% | -4.33% | 1.39% | -8.42% | 9.00% | -2.11% | -6.23% | 6.95% | 3.25% | -5.08% | -13.53% |
| 2021 | 6.21% | 9.83% | 4.24% | 3.39% | 3.37% | 1.61% | -2.60% | 4.43% | -1.36% | 3.89% | -1.95% | 4.63% | 41.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
DWS Small Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.87%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2001.
- This fund captured 112.89% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.25% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.76, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.87%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 112.89%
- Downside Capture
- 105.25%
Expense Ratio
SSLCX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSLCX ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) 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.
| SSLCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.30 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 2.29 | -0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.80 | 10.15 | -4.34 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DWS Small Cap Core Fund provided a 1.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.77 | $0.32 | $0.45 | $0.81 | $0.12 | $0.05 | $1.51 | $1.80 | $0.18 | $2.00 |
Dividend yield | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.52% | 0.68% | 1.07% | 1.67% | 0.35% | 0.16% | 5.99% | 5.78% | 0.60% | 8.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DWS Small Cap Core 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 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
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 Small Cap Core 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 Small Cap Core Fund was 63.14%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 988 trading sessions.
The current DWS Small Cap Core Fund drawdown is 1.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.14%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 8moJun 2007 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -48.07%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 8mo 21d | 2y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -31.55%Oct 2002 | 4mo 26d | 10mo 16d | 1y 3moMay 2002 - Aug 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -22.57%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 1mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -21.42%Sep 2001 | 4mo 1d | 3mo 6d | 7mo 7dMay 2001 - Dec 2001 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SSLCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.14% | -56.78% | -6.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.78% | -9.10% | +0.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.34% | -18.90% | +1.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.57% | -25.43% | +2.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.07% | -33.92% | -14.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.10% | -3.31% | +2.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.29% | -10.71% | -0.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 2.05% | +0.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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