DWS Small Cap Growth R6 (SSDZX)

Fund Assets	270.76M
Expense Ratio	0.935%
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	37.79
YTD Return	9.27%
1-Year Return	8.88%
5-Year Return	10.06%
52-Week Low	33.29
52-Week High	43.64
Beta (5Y)	1.26
Holdings	136
Inception Date	Aug 25, 2014

About SSDZX

DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class R6 is a mutual fund that specializes in equity investments in U.S. small-cap companies with high growth potential. The fund's primary objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by identifying and investing in firms typically at the lower end of the market-capitalization spectrum that demonstrate faster growth trajectories. The portfolio is actively managed by experienced professionals with expertise in small and mid cap equities, leveraging deep research across consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and a broad range of industries. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking targeted exposure to dynamic and innovative small-cap companies, contributing to portfolio diversification and capturing early-stage growth trends in the market. It distributes dividends and capital gains annually, with a relatively low portfolio turnover ratio, aligning with a long-term growth strategy. The fund is well suited for those looking to participate in the potential upside of emerging businesses that may become future market leaders.

• Fund Family: DWS
• Category: Small Growth
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: SSDZX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

SSDZX had a total return of 8.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.61%.

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	0.86%
FCTGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth M	1.40%
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
SSDSX	Class S	0.95%
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, Alpha Vantage, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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