DWS Small Cap Core Fund - Class A (SZCAX)
| Fund Assets | 853.74M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.17% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 227.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 49.31 |
| YTD Return | 2.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 125.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 42.62 |
| 52-Week High | 52.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 84 |
| Inception Date | Jun 25, 2001 |
About SZCAX
DWS Small Cap Core Fund - Class A is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, to common stocks, focusing on firms typically represented in small-cap indices such as the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600. Employing a disciplined, research-driven investment strategy, the fund's management emphasizes fundamental company analysis, aiming to select stocks based on their intrinsic value relative to market price. This approach is intended to manage risk in line with the fund’s benchmark while seeking to generate high risk-adjusted returns through proactive stock selection. With a diversified portfolio of holdings and a focus on U.S. small-cap equities, the DWS Small Cap Core Fund - Class A serves as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking exposure to dynamic and growing segments of the U.S. equity market.
Performance
SZCAX had a total return of 16.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.96%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| SWSSX | Schwab | Schwab Small Cap Index Fund® | 0.04% |
| FSSNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund | 1.03% |
| FSSLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Core | 0.01% |
Top 10 Holdings
37.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dws Central Cash Management Government Fund | n/a | 7.83% |
| Stride, Inc. | LRN | 5.96% |
| The Bancorp, Inc. | TBBK | 4.46% |
| Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. | KD | 3.99% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | LGND | 3.25% |
| Cantaloupe, Inc. | CTLP | 2.86% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | SFM | 2.84% |
| The GEO Group, Inc. | GEO | 2.50% |
| Rush Enterprises, Inc. | RUSHA | 2.20% |
| IDT Corporation | IDT | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0411 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.5855 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.1914 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.3352 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.0514 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.0054 | Dec 19, 2019 |