- ISIN
- US2391035001
- CUSIP
- 239103500
- Issuer
- BlackRock
- Inception Date
- May 1, 1991
- Category
- Financials Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
RPFGX Performance Chart
Davis Financial Fund (RPFGX) is down 2.9% since the beginning of the year. RPFGX is currently trading at $77 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RPFGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,843.
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Returns By Period
Davis Financial Fund (RPFGX) has returned -2.89% so far this year and 14.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RPFGX has returned 12.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Davis Financial Fund
- 1D
- -0.14%
- 1M
- 3.17%
- YTD
- -2.89%
- 6M
- -3.94%
- 1Y
- 14.95%
- 3Y*
- 23.03%
- 5Y*
- 13.01%
- 10Y*
- 12.70%
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%
RPFGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1991, RPFGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RPFGX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.34% | -2.45% | -5.21% | 5.29% | -2.51% | 3.70% | -2.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.56% | 1.51% | -4.24% | -1.60% | 5.72% | 5.58% | 0.37% | 4.86% | -0.00% | -0.77% | 2.85% | 5.80% | 29.28% |
| 2024 | 1.15% | 3.35% | 5.91% | -2.57% | 4.43% | -1.70% | 6.81% | 3.13% | 0.38% | 2.45% | 9.99% | -6.13% | 29.54% |
| 2023 | 9.83% | -2.06% | -10.29% | 2.28% | -4.84% | 7.39% | 8.08% | -5.88% | -3.21% | -2.41% | 9.56% | 8.87% | 15.60% |
| 2022 | 2.81% | -1.31% | -1.35% | -9.04% | 3.73% | -10.83% | 5.22% | -2.96% | -7.92% | 11.63% | 7.48% | -4.11% | -8.91% |
| 2021 | -1.66% | 12.38% | 6.57% | 7.13% | 3.54% | -3.29% | -0.67% | 3.27% | -1.14% | 5.49% | -6.43% | 3.95% | 31.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Davis Financial Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.37%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 1991.
- This fund captured 111.16% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.55% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.76, 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
- 3.37%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 111.16%
- Downside Capture
- 96.55%
Expense Ratio
RPFGX has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RPFGX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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 Davis Financial Fund (RPFGX) 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.
| RPFGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.99 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.07 | 2.78 | -1.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.79 | 12.44 | -9.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Davis Financial Fund provided a 4.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.16 | $3.16 | $2.68 | $3.57 | $1.63 | $3.58 | $2.46 | $3.93 | $3.77 | $1.21 | $0.75 | $0.89 |
Dividend yield | 4.10% | 3.98% | 4.19% | 6.96% | 3.41% | 6.60% | 5.60% | 7.96% | 8.93% | 2.32% | 1.68% | 2.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Davis Financial Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $3.16 | $3.16 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.68 | $2.68 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.57 | $3.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $1.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.58 | $3.58 |
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 Davis Financial 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 Davis Financial Fund was 67.11%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1100 trading sessions.
The current Davis Financial Fund drawdown is 5.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.11%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 4y 4mo | 5y 9moOct 2007 - Jul 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.24%Mar 2020 | 2mo 20d | 9mo 27d | 1y 12dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -40.22%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 7moMay 2001 - Jan 2004 |
1998 bear market1998 | -27.73%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4d | 7mo 24dJul 1998 - Mar 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -26.86%Sep 2022 | 8mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 16dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RPFGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.11% | -56.78% | -10.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.54% | -9.10% | -5.44% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.30% | -18.90% | +2.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.86% | -25.43% | -1.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.24% | -33.92% | -11.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.91% | -1.80% | -4.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.86% | -10.71% | +0.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.55% | 2.03% | +3.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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