- ISIN
- US2562191062
- CUSIP
- 256219106
- Issuer
- Dodge & Cox
- Inception Date
- Jan 4, 1965
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
DODGX Performance Chart
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX) is up 2.9% since the beginning of the year. DODGX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DODGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,568.
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Returns By Period
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX) has returned 2.93% so far this year and 11.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DODGX has returned 12.85% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I
- 1D
- -0.30%
- 1M
- -0.77%
- YTD
- 2.93%
- 6M
- 2.68%
- 1Y
- 11.69%
- 3Y*
- 13.97%
- 5Y*
- 9.41%
- 10Y*
- 12.85%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DODGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, DODGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DODGX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 1982 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 1987 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.51% | 2.32% | -5.31% | 5.34% | -0.00% | -0.65% | 2.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.15% | 0.81% | -3.26% | -3.47% | 3.81% | 3.61% | -1.16% | 4.12% | 0.23% | -0.62% | 1.27% | 1.86% | 13.66% |
| 2024 | 0.11% | 2.69% | 5.54% | -3.38% | 3.38% | 0.13% | 4.40% | 1.99% | 0.64% | -0.26% | 5.27% | -6.33% | 14.36% |
| 2023 | 6.62% | -3.26% | -1.60% | 1.15% | -2.37% | 6.91% | 4.93% | -2.35% | -2.58% | -3.48% | 7.49% | 5.86% | 17.49% |
| 2022 | 1.24% | -1.73% | 1.53% | -7.51% | 4.41% | -9.31% | 5.17% | -2.48% | -9.52% | 11.43% | 6.30% | -4.63% | -7.25% |
| 2021 | -0.22% | 9.52% | 6.04% | 5.47% | 3.39% | -0.20% | -0.65% | 3.00% | -3.56% | 4.48% | -3.97% | 5.48% | 31.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 3.34%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund captured 101.59% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.28% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.34%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 101.59%
- Downside Capture
- 94.28%
Expense Ratio
DODGX has an expense ratio of 0.51%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DODGX ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DODGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.55 | 2.78 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.44 | 12.44 | -7.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I provided a 9.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.59 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.59 | $1.64 | $1.32 | $0.57 | $0.74 | $0.49 | $0.81 | $1.24 | $1.05 | $0.86 | $0.72 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 9.45% | 9.86% | 8.20% | 3.76% | 5.47% | 3.22% | 6.74% | 10.23% | 9.69% | 6.78% | 6.26% | 5.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.64 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $1.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.49 |
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 Stock Fund Class I. 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 Stock Fund Class I was 63.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1011 trading sessions.
The current Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I drawdown is 1.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.24%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 6d | 5y 7moJul 2007 - Mar 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.41%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 6d | 10mo 8dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Black Monday1987 | -30.65%Dec 1987 | 3mo 15d | 1y 5mo | 1y 9moAug 1987 - May 1989 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -28.56%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 10mo 28d | 1y 5moMar 2002 - Sep 2003 |
1982 bear market1982 | -25.48%Jul 1982 | 1y 7mo | 6mo 5d | 2y 1moDec 1980 - Jan 1983 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DODGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.24% | -56.78% | -6.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.48% | -9.10% | +1.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.89% | -18.90% | +4.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.85% | -25.43% | +3.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.41% | -33.92% | -6.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.98% | -1.80% | -0.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.51% | -10.71% | +3.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.13% | 2.03% | +0.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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