DWS Small Cap Growth S (SSDSX)

Fund Assets	270.76M
Expense Ratio	0.978%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	12.00%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 11, 2025

Previous Close	39.40
YTD Return	9.25%
1-Year Return	8.87%
5-Year Return	9.58%
52-Week Low	34.72
52-Week High	45.50
Beta (5Y)	1.26
Holdings	136
Inception Date	Dec 20, 2004

About SSDSX

DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of small-cap companies. The fund targets businesses at the lower end of the market capitalization spectrum that are considered to have significant growth potential, with at least 80% of its assets allocated to stocks at the time of purchase. It employs a growth-oriented investment strategy, focusing on companies expected to experience faster-than-average earnings or revenue expansion. The portfolio is well diversified, typically containing around 99 holdings, and maintains a risk-aware approach to help manage volatility within the small-cap growth segment. This fund plays a vital role in the financial market by offering investors access to emerging and rapidly growing businesses, which can serve as a complement or diversification tool within an equity-focused portfolio. It particularly appeals to those seeking exposure to dynamic sectors and industries where innovation and expansion drive potential returns.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: Small Growth
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SSDSX
• Share Class: Class S
• Index: Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

SSDSX had a total return of 8.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.50%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FECGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund	0.05%
FCIGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth I	0.88%
FCPGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund	0.87%
FCTGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth M	1.44%
FCCGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth C	1.86%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
SSDZX	Class R6	0.89%
SSDIX	Institutional Class	0.95%
SSDAX	Class A	1.20%
SSDCX	Class C	1.95%

Top 10 Holdings

24.44% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Ducommun Incorporated	DCO	3.26%
Rush Enterprises, Inc.	RUSHA	3.13%
Dws Central Cash Management Government Fund	n/a	2.81%
RadNet, Inc.	RDNT	2.64%
Agilysys, Inc.	AGYS	2.33%
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF	IWO	2.24%
The Brink's Company	BCO	2.11%
Stride, Inc.	LRN	2.02%
Moelis & Company	MC	1.97%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	LGND	1.92%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 11, 2025	$1.513	Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2024	$0.8185	Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2023	$0.258	Dec 14, 2023
Dec 13, 2022	$0.1058	Dec 14, 2022
Dec 13, 2018	$5.6557	Dec 14, 2018
Dec 13, 2017	$1.4569	Dec 14, 2017

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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