DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) Alternatives
DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) belongs to the Small 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 SSLCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SSLCX
SSLCX charges 0.95% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SSLCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | SSLCX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | SSLCX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | SSLCX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | SSLCX vs SWSSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | SSLCX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSLCX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | SSLCX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | SSLCX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | SSLCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | SSLCX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | SSLCX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing SSLCX Alternatives (YTD)
SSLCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | SSLCX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | SSLCX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | SSLCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | SSLCX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | SSLCX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSLCX
SSLCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | SSLCX vs DFISX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | SSLCX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | SSLCX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | SSLCX vs CSMDX | |
| Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 19.62% | Sep 8, 2011 | SSLCX vs FTHNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSLCX
SSLCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | SSLCX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | SSLCX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | SSLCX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | SSLCX vs BOSOX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | -11.96% | Sep 30, 1996 | SSLCX vs DFISX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
Most popular DWS mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 81 | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | SSLCX vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 37 | -12.14% | Sep 6, 1948 | SSLCX vs KTCAX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 82 | 8.70% | Jul 29, 2007 | SSLCX vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -7.39% | May 31, 1929 | SSLCX vs SCDGX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 65 | -1.44% | May 7, 1996 | SSLCX vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -7.80% | Jul 22, 1986 | SSLCX vs SCOBX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 43 | -7.10% | Dec 31, 1992 | SSLCX vs BTIIX | |
| DWS CROCI International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 1.17% | Jun 17, 1953 | SSLCX vs SCINX | |
| DWS CROCI Equity Dividend Fd | Large Cap Value Equities | 10 | 1.39% | Mar 18, 1988 | SSLCX vs KDHAX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -14.32% | Jul 14, 2000 | SSLCX vs SCGSX |
Often Compared With SSLCX
What investors most often compare with SSLCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare SSLCX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare SSLCX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.