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Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund (DODFX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US2562061034
CUSIP
256206103
Region
Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Value

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund (DODFX) has returned -1.76% so far this year and 24.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DODFX has returned 9.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

1D
-0.06%
1M
-10.86%
YTD
-1.76%
6M
3.38%
1Y
24.29%
3Y*
15.85%
5Y*
9.77%
10Y*
9.82%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2001, DODFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +21.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DODFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.29%4.67%-10.86%-1.76%
20254.73%4.52%0.20%2.06%5.84%3.30%-0.03%4.11%3.52%-0.06%1.76%3.47%38.77%
2024-2.91%1.32%4.84%-1.34%5.50%-3.90%3.17%2.94%3.55%-4.14%-1.18%-3.47%3.74%
20238.54%-3.06%0.88%2.47%-4.88%7.02%4.90%-3.34%-2.69%-5.10%7.52%4.68%16.70%
20223.00%-4.29%0.84%-5.15%4.60%-8.77%1.72%-3.47%-9.05%5.50%11.85%-1.69%-6.78%
2021-0.73%5.49%2.34%1.90%4.38%-1.61%-2.10%1.60%-2.81%4.18%-6.48%5.08%10.99%

Benchmark Metrics

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2001.

  • This fund captured 108.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.29% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.87 and R² of 0.68, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
2.34%
Beta
0.87
0.68
Upside Capture
108.94%
Downside Capture
103.29%

Expense Ratio

DODFX has an expense ratio of 0.62%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DODFX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


DODFX Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
DODFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DODFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
DODFX Omega Ratio Rank: 7979
Omega Ratio Rank
DODFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 7777
Calmar Ratio Rank
DODFX Martin Ratio Rank: 7676
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund (DODFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DODFXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.56

0.90

+0.66

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.02

1.39

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.86

1.40

+0.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.28

6.61

+0.67

Explore DODFX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund provided a 5.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.83 per share.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.83$0.83$0.28$0.28$0.24$0.29$0.46$0.43$0.27$0.22$0.35$0.21

Dividend yield

5.15%5.05%2.25%2.29%2.23%2.49%4.21%3.93%2.93%1.93%3.66%2.30%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.83$0.83
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.28
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.28
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.24
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.29

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund was 63.23%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1135 trading sessions.

The current Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund drawdown is 10.86%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-63.23%Nov 1, 2007339Mar 9, 20091135Sep 10, 20131474
-44.61%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020200Jan 6, 2021741
-35.05%May 22, 2001451Mar 12, 2003124Sep 8, 2003575
-34.56%Sep 4, 2014363Feb 11, 2016315May 12, 2017678
-24.52%Jan 18, 2022175Sep 27, 2022201Jul 18, 2023376

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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