SSLCX vs. MXISX
Compare and contrast key facts about DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) and Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund (MXISX).
SSLCX is managed by DWS. It was launched on Jul 14, 2000. MXISX is managed by Great-West. It was launched on Dec 1, 1993.
Performance
SSLCX vs. MXISX - Performance Comparison
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SSLCX vs. MXISX - 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% | 11.63% |
MXISX Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund | 0.54% | 5.53% | 7.87% | 14.61% | -16.60% | 26.08% | 10.73% | 21.46% | -9.22% | 11.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SSLCX achieves a 0.38% return, which is significantly lower than MXISX's 0.54% return. Over the past 10 years, SSLCX has outperformed MXISX with an annualized return of 9.91%, while MXISX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.66% annualized 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%
MXISX
- 1D
- -0.76%
- 1M
- -6.75%
- YTD
- 0.54%
- 6M
- 2.13%
- 1Y
- 16.58%
- 3Y*
- 8.58%
- 5Y*
- 3.14%
- 10Y*
- 8.66%
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SSLCX vs. MXISX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SSLCX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than MXISX's 0.56% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SSLCX vs. MXISX — Risk / Return Rank
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SSLCX vs. MXISX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) and Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund (MXISX). 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 | MXISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.50 | 0.67 | -0.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.81 | 1.11 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.15 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.62 | 0.86 | -0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.03 | 3.56 | -1.53 |
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 | MXISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.50 | 0.67 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 | 0.15 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.37 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.37 | 0.19 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between SSLCX and MXISX is 0.93, 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. MXISX - Dividend Comparison
SSLCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.20%, less than MXISX's 7.41% 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% |
MXISX Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund | 7.41% | 7.45% | 4.53% | 2.41% | 6.55% | 10.79% | 6.55% | 6.71% | 14.30% | 8.68% | 4.94% | 10.96% |
Drawdowns
SSLCX vs. MXISX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SSLCX drawdown since its inception was -63.14%, smaller than the maximum MXISX drawdown of -70.66%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SSLCX and MXISX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SSLCX | MXISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.14% | -70.66% | +7.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.06% | -14.88% | +4.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.57% | -28.07% | +5.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.07% | -44.78% | -3.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.55% | -8.40% | +2.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.38% | -21.97% | +10.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 3.93% | -0.84% |
Volatility
SSLCX vs. MXISX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DWS Small Cap Core Fund (SSLCX) is 4.67%, while Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund (MXISX) has a volatility of 5.50%. This indicates that SSLCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MXISX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SSLCX | MXISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.67% | 5.50% | -0.83% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.01% | 12.71% | -1.70% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.54% | 24.12% | -6.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.64% | 21.82% | -4.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.06% | 23.82% | -2.76% |