SSLCX vs. FSSZX
Compare and contrast key facts about DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) and Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund Class Z (FSSZX).
SSLCX is managed by DWS. It was launched on Jul 14, 2000. FSSZX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Feb 1, 2017.
Performance
SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Performance Comparison
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SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSLCX DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 0.38% | 4.99% | 9.85% | 13.09% | -13.53% | 41.16% | 14.65% | 21.72% | -14.28% | 9.22% |
FSSZX Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund Class Z | 0.42% | 14.49% | 14.62% | 19.60% | -18.17% | 24.90% | 21.91% | 30.62% | -8.79% | 9.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSLCX achieves a 0.38% return, which is significantly lower than FSSZX's 0.42% return.
SSLCX
- 1D
- -1.07%
- 1M
- -3.24%
- YTD
- 0.38%
- 6M
- -2.12%
- 1Y
- 8.58%
- 3Y*
- 8.94%
- 5Y*
- 5.62%
- 10Y*
- 9.91%
FSSZX
- 1D
- -1.80%
- 1M
- -8.43%
- YTD
- 0.42%
- 6M
- 5.76%
- 1Y
- 26.47%
- 3Y*
- 14.62%
- 5Y*
- 7.43%
- 10Y*
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SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSLCX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than FSSZX's 0.79% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SSLCX vs. FSSZX — Risk / Return Rank
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SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) and Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund Class Z (FSSZX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| SSLCX | FSSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.50 | 1.18 | -0.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.81 | 1.75 | -0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.23 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.62 | 1.72 | -1.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.03 | 7.36 | -5.34 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| SSLCX | FSSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.50 | 1.18 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 | 0.35 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.49 | -0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSLCX and FSSZX is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Dividend Comparison
SSLCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.20%, more than FSSZX's 0.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSLCX DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 1.20% | 1.21% | 1.52% | 0.68% | 1.07% | 1.67% | 0.35% | 0.16% | 5.99% | 5.78% | 0.60% | 8.42% |
FSSZX Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund Class Z | 0.83% | 0.84% | 2.93% | 0.35% | 0.15% | 10.95% | 1.40% | 2.29% | 22.58% | 10.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSLCX drawdown since its inception was -63.14%, which is greater than FSSZX's maximum drawdown of -38.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSLCX and FSSZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SSLCX | FSSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.14% | -38.43% | -24.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.06% | -13.84% | +3.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.57% | -30.51% | +7.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.07% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.55% | -9.83% | +4.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.38% | -8.24% | -3.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 3.24% | -0.15% |
Volatility
SSLCX vs. FSSZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) is 4.67%, while Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Small Cap Fund Class Z (FSSZX) has a volatility of 6.91%. This indicates that SSLCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSSZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SSLCX | FSSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.67% | 6.91% | -2.24% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.01% | 13.00% | -1.99% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.54% | 22.18% | -4.64% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.64% | 21.55% | -3.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.06% | 22.35% | -1.29% |