DWS Small Cap Core Fund - Class Inst (SZCIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 53.87 |
| YTD Return | 4.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.20 |
| 52-Week High | 55.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Jun 1, 2016 |
About SZCIX
DWS Small Cap Core Fund – Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in the common stocks of small-cap U.S. companies. Employing a disciplined, research-driven strategy, the fund emphasizes individual company analysis, seeking stocks where intrinsic value appears favorable relative to market price. The portfolio typically maintains a diverse set of holdings—recently around 88 to 96 companies—with an average market capitalization of approximately $3.2 billion. Its investment style sits squarely in the "small blend" category, balancing exposure across both growth and value segments within the small-cap universe. The fund is managed by a seasoned team with deep industry experience and is designed to manage systematic risk in line with its benchmark while targeting added value primarily through stock selection. Known for a relatively low turnover rate, the fund appeals to institutional investors seeking a research-intensive approach to small-cap equity investment as part of a broader portfolio diversification strategy.
Performance
SZCIX had a total return of 3.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.25%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Bancorp, Inc. | TBBK | 4.72% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | LGND | 4.58% |
| Dws Central Cash Management Government Fund | n/a | 2.67% |
| Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. | KD | 2.58% |
| Stride, Inc. | LRN | 2.42% |
| Talkspace, Inc. | TALK | 2.37% |
| Nextracker, Inc. | n/a | 2.23% |
| Essent Group Ltd. | ESNT | 2.13% |
| Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | SIGI | 1.95% |
| Cantaloupe, Inc. | CTLP | 1.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.7662 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0411 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.7484 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.3351 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.4586 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.1398 | Dec 18, 2020 |