DWS Small Cap Core Fund
Fund
SZCRX
Price as of:
$58.84
+ $0.63
+ 1.08%
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
12.8%
1 yr return
18.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
13.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.5%
Net Assets
$1.11 B
Holdings in Top 10
29.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$58.2
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.79%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 32.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
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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SZCRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.15%
- Dividend Yield 0.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameDWS Small Cap Core Fund
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Fund Family NameDWS Funds
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Inception DateJun 01, 2016
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR6
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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 net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small US companies with potential for above-average long-term total return. These companies are similar in size to the companies in the Russell 2000® Index (generally the 2,000 smallest companies out of the 3,000 largest companies in the US). While the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index changes throughout the year, as of December 31, 2025, the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index was between $14.65 million and $31.43 billion. The Russell 2000® Index is reconstituted annually every June.The fund intends to invest in companies whose market capitalizations fall within the normal range of the Russell 2000® Index. While the fund invests primarily in common stocks, it may invest up to 20% of its total assets in US government securities. While the fund invests mainly in US stocks, it may invest up to 20% of net assets in foreign securities.Management process. Portfolio management uses an active process that combines financial analysis with an assessment of corporate strategy and management quality. Portfolio management focuses on stocks that they believe are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. Portfolio management considers various fundamental factors including, but not limited to, free cash flow yield and return on invested capital in seeking to identify undervalued securities.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.Portfolio management will normally sell a stock when its price reaches portfolio management’s expectations or portfolio management believes there has been a deterioration in the company’s fundamental value. A stock may also be sold when portfolio management believes that other investments offer better opportunities.Derivatives. The fund may invest in derivatives, which are financial instruments whose performance is derived, at least in part, from the performance of an underlying asset, security or index. In particular, portfolio management may use put options for hedging and volatility management purposes.The fund may also use other types of derivatives (i) for hedging purposes; (ii) for risk management; (iii) for non-hedging purposes to seek to enhance potential gains; or (iv) as a substitute for direct investment in a particular asset class or to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions.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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SZCRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SZCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.8% | -3.4% | 36.4% | 68.30% |
| 1 Yr | 18.3% | -2.2% | 70.4% | 86.91% |
| 3 Yr | 13.9%* | 0.0% | 27.0% | 73.82% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -5.7% | 28.4% | 49.90% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | 2.2% | 15.5% | 30.30% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SZCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.4% | -59.8% | 21.0% | 43.88% |
| 2024 | 8.3% | -45.8% | 22.7% | 26.94% |
| 2023 | 12.3% | -19.9% | 29.0% | 63.24% |
| 2022 | -14.5% | -59.3% | 118.2% | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 38.8% | -27.4% | 39.3% | 0.42% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SZCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.8% | -3.4% | 36.4% | 68.30% |
| 1 Yr | 18.3% | -2.2% | 70.4% | 86.91% |
| 3 Yr | 13.9%* | 0.0% | 27.0% | 73.82% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -5.7% | 28.4% | 49.90% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | 2.2% | 15.5% | 30.30% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SZCRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.2% | -7.3% | 22.4% | 75.31% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | -14.7% | 32.4% | 62.65% |
| 2023 | 13.2% | -7.1% | 31.8% | 80.70% |
| 2022 | -13.5% | -45.2% | 123.7% | 19.42% |
| 2021 | 41.3% | 0.0% | 45.6% | 0.84% |
NAV & Total Return History
SZCRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SZCRX | Category Low | Category High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.11 B | 825 K | 177 B | 35.92% |
| Number of Holdings | 96 | 2 | 2429 | 69.80% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 306 M | 164 K | 14 B | 26.12% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 29.14% | 3.9% | 110.2% | 14.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc 4.95%
- Bancorp Inc/The 3.84%
- Talkspace Inc 3.45%
- Stride Inc 3.36%
- Nextpower Inc 3.16%
- DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund 2.39%
- Rush Enterprises Inc 2.21%
- Essent Group Ltd 2.09%
- John B Sanfilippo Son Inc 1.89%
- Selective Insurance Group Inc 1.80%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.45% | 4.13% | 107.43% | 69.80% |
| Cash | 3.52% | 0.00% | 41.75% | 32.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.12% | 0.00% | 3.17% | 2.25% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.27% | 43.06% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.09% | 55.42% | 59.39% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 148.81% | 48.16% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 18.04% | 8.23% | 37.42% | 33.88% |
| Healthcare | 16.47% | 0.00% | 26.53% | 14.67% |
| Financial Services | 14.87% | 0.00% | 34.45% | 60.33% |
| Technology | 12.27% | 0.00% | 43.95% | 76.86% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.09% | 0.99% | 47.79% | 77.27% |
| Energy | 9.03% | 0.00% | 37.72% | 10.33% |
| Real Estate | 4.65% | 0.00% | 29.43% | 79.13% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.35% | 0.00% | 18.87% | 41.12% |
| Utilities | 4.30% | 0.00% | 18.58% | 10.74% |
| Communication Services | 3.71% | 0.00% | 14.85% | 25.62% |
| Basic Materials | 3.21% | 0.00% | 16.91% | 87.19% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.45% | 0.00% | 107.43% | 63.88% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 98.75% | 52.24% |
SZCRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SZCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% | 0.02% | 18.26% | 72.48% |
| Management Fee | 0.63% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 35.04% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.45% | 43.04% |
Sales Fees
| SZCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SZCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 17.05% |
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.
| SZCRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 32.00% | 1.00% | 314.00% | 30.14% |
SZCRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SZCRX | Category Low | Category High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% | 0.00% | 42.47% | 52.86% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SZCRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SZCRX | Category Low | Category High | SZCRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.15% | -2.40% | 2.49% | 53.93% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SZCRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.330 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.549 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.786 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.365 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.421 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.368 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.810 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.005 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $1.399 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.138 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.140 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $1.548 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
SZCRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Sesser
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 03, 2013
9.0
9.0%
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).
Pankaj Bhatnagar
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 01, 2018
4.33
4.3%
Pankaj Bhatnagar, PhD, Head of Investment Strategy Equity. ■Joined DWS in 2000 with seven years of industry experience; previously, served in Quantitative Strategy roles at Nomura Securities, Credit Suisse and Salomon Brothers. ■Head of Core Equity and Head of Systematic and Quantitative Management: Americas. ■Degree in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology; MBA, Kent State University; PhD in Finance, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 49.61 | 7.09 | 0.54 |