DWS Small Cap Growth Fund
Fund
SSDAX
Price as of:
$38.12
+ $0.42
+ 1.11%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
14.1%
1 yr return
29.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
13.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.7%
Net Assets
$282 M
Holdings in Top 10
26.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$37.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.26%
SALES FEES
Front Load 5.75%
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 20.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
$500
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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SSDAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.67%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDWS Small Cap Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameDWS Funds
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Inception DateJun 28, 2002
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMichael Sesser
Fund Description
Main investments. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets, determined at the time of purchase, in stocks and other securities with equity characteristics of US smaller capitalization companies. Securities with equity characteristics typically represent an ownership interest in a company, do not have a maturity date, and have variable returns in the form of dividends and/or capital gains.For purposes of this 80% investment limitation, the term assets is defined as net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, and the small capitalization equity universe is defined as the bottom 20% of the total domestic equity market capitalization (at the time of initial investment), using a minimum market capitalization of $10 million. Due to regulatory changes, effective June 11, 2026, the fund will replace the 80% investment policy and related disclosures set forth in this prospectus. Specifically, effective June 11, 2026, under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks and other securities with equity characteristics of US smaller capitalization growth companies. For the purposes of the 80% investment policy,“growth companies” and “smaller capitalization companies” are companies included in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Russell 2000® Growth Index includes those stocks among smaller US companies that reflect growth characteristics measured by price-to-book ratios, forecasted growth rates and historical revenue growth rates. As of December 31, 2025, companies in which the fund typically invests have a market capitalization range of between $23 million and $40.9 billion. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in the stocks of non-US companies, including those in emerging markets, and mid and large capitalization stocks.Management process. In choosing stocks, portfolio management focuses on individual security selection rather than industry selection. Portfolio management uses an active process that combines financial analysis with company visits to evaluate management and strategies.Company research is significant to the investment process. Portfolio management uses a “bottom-up” approach to picking securities, focusing on stocks that it believes have superior growth prospects and above average intermediate to long-term performance potential.Portfolio management emphasizes individual selection of small company stocks across all economic sectors, early in their growth cycles and which portfolio management believes to have the potential to be the blue chips of the future. Portfolio management generally seeks companies it believes have a leading or dominant position in their niche markets, a high rate of return on invested capital and the ability to finance a major part of future growth from internal sources. Portfolio management also looks for estimated above-average growth in revenues and earnings and a balance sheet that portfolio management believes can support this growth potential with sufficient working capital and manageable levels of debt.Portfolio management follows a disciplined selling process that seeks to lessen risk. Portfolio management will normally sell a stock when its price reaches portfolio management's expectations, portfolio management believes there is a material change in the company's fundamentals, other investments offer better opportunities or in an effort to readjust the weighted average market capitalization of the fund.Portfolio management generally considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors that it believes to be financially material. Given the nature of small cap companies’ more limited resources, portfolio management typically considers an issuer’s corporate governance, including governance structure and practices, management incentives, and alignment with shareholders’ interests in corporate decision making, to be of particular importance in evaluating the long-term prospects of such issuer, but may consider any other ESG factors that could also present risks or opportunities. Because small cap companies tend to be relatively early on in their operating histories, external rating companies may be unable to find ESG data for such companies.Securities lending. The fund may lend securities (up to one-third of total assets) to approved institutions, such as registered broker-dealers, pooled investment vehicles, banks and other financial institutions. In connection with such loans, the fund receives liquid collateral in an amount that is based on the type and value of the securities being lent, with riskier securities generally requiring higher levels of collateral.
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SSDAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SSDAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.1% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 53.20% |
| 1 Yr | 29.9% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 52.60% |
| 3 Yr | 13.1%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 73.00% |
| 5 Yr | 3.7%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 56.71% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 89.18% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SSDAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.0% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 40.60% |
| 2024 | 3.5% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 82.60% |
| 2023 | 13.6% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 59.64% |
| 2022 | -26.3% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 25.15% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 28.78% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SSDAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.1% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 53.20% |
| 1 Yr | 29.9% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 52.60% |
| 3 Yr | 13.1%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 73.00% |
| 5 Yr | 3.7%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 56.71% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 89.18% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SSDAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.5% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 52.60% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 92.20% |
| 2023 | 14.6% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 62.45% |
| 2022 | -26.1% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 36.92% |
| 2021 | 12.6% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 40.00% |
NAV & Total Return History
SSDAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SSDAX | Category Low | Category High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 282 M | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 75.60% |
| Number of Holdings | 106 | 7 | 1223 | 47.80% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 67 M | 393 K | 3.7 B | 75.40% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 26.44% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 33.67% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Advanced Energy Industries Inc 3.55%
- Rush Enterprises Inc 3.08%
- Ducommun Inc 3.01%
- RadNet Inc 2.62%
- Stride Inc 2.51%
- Nextpower Inc 2.50%
- Casey's General Stores Inc 2.47%
- SiTime Corp 2.44%
- DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund 2.17%
- Brink's Co/The 2.09%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.91% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 57.60% |
| Cash | 2.31% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 44.20% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 54.60% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 58.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 49.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 49.80% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 24.06% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 40.80% |
| Technology | 21.87% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 68.20% |
| Industrials | 19.80% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 20.20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.13% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 41.20% |
| Financial Services | 5.61% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 63.80% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.08% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 26.00% |
| Energy | 3.49% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 35.80% |
| Real Estate | 3.43% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 29.60% |
| Basic Materials | 2.71% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 41.60% |
| Communication Services | 0.82% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 72.80% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 63.80% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.91% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 49.20% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 58.60% |
SSDAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SSDAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.26% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 41.60% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 21.44% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.23% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 26.97% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 46.11% |
Sales Fees
| SSDAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 3.50% | 5.75% | 20.97% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SSDAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 10.92% |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| SSDAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 20.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 11.39% |
SSDAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SSDAX | Category Low | Category High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 57.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SSDAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SSDAX | Category Low | Category High | SSDAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.67% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 46.36% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SSDAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1.513 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.819 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.258 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.106 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $3.822 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $5.656 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2017 | $1.457 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $1.619 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.016 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $3.496 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $2.999 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
SSDAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Sesser
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 30, 2017
5.01
5.0%
Michael A. Sesser, Assistant Vice President. Portfolio Manager. Joined Deutsche Asset & Wealth Asset Management in 2009. Equity Research Analyst inNew York Since 2009. Previously, Business Intelligence Analyst, Corporate Executive Board (now owned by Gartner) from 2005-2007; Research Associate, Compass Lexecon (now owned by FTI Consulting) from 2003-2005. BA in Ethics, Politics & Economics from Yale University; MBA from University of Michigan, Ross School of Business (2007 - 2009).
Peter Barsa
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 30, 2017
5.01
5.0%
- Portfolio Manager and Equity Research Analyst for Small and Mid Cap Equities: New York - Joined the Company in 1999, equity research analyst covering consumer discretionary and consumer staples and global small cap equity research generalist. - BS in Finance, Villanova University
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.26 | 5.25 |