DODBX vs. IOEZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund (DODBX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX).
DODBX is managed by Dodge & Cox. It was launched on Jun 25, 1931. IOEZX is managed by ICON Funds. It was launched on May 9, 2004.
Performance
DODBX vs. IOEZX - Performance Comparison
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DODBX vs. IOEZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DODBX Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund | -1.71% | 14.44% | 8.76% | 13.77% | -7.30% | 19.21% | 7.93% | 19.64% | -4.66% | 11.51% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | 14.29% | 6.12% | 3.82% | -13.56% | 24.15% | 3.16% | 27.70% | -10.11% | 13.59% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DODBX achieves a -1.71% return, which is significantly lower than IOEZX's 8.64% return. Over the past 10 years, DODBX has outperformed IOEZX with an annualized return of 9.30%, while IOEZX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.27% annualized return.
DODBX
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- -5.43%
- YTD
- -1.71%
- 6M
- 0.13%
- 1Y
- 7.31%
- 3Y*
- 10.76%
- 5Y*
- 6.96%
- 10Y*
- 9.30%
IOEZX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -4.99%
- YTD
- 8.64%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.13%
- 5Y*
- 4.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
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DODBX vs. IOEZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DODBX has a 0.52% expense ratio, which is lower than IOEZX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DODBX vs. IOEZX — Risk / Return Rank
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DODBX vs. IOEZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund (DODBX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| DODBX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.74 | 1.28 | -0.55 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.05 | 1.84 | -0.79 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.25 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.89 | 1.62 | -0.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.71 | 6.69 | -2.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| DODBX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 | 1.28 | -0.55 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.65 | 0.35 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.73 | 0.39 | +0.33 |
Correlation
The correlation between DODBX and IOEZX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
DODBX vs. IOEZX - Dividend Comparison
DODBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.35%, more than IOEZX's 2.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DODBX Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund | 7.35% | 7.53% | 8.21% | 4.64% | 8.67% | 10.62% | 6.92% | 9.35% | 9.57% | 7.53% | 5.59% | 5.44% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 2.50% | 3.56% | 4.32% | 3.75% | 13.63% | 12.92% | 3.68% | 4.74% | 3.80% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 4.24% |
Drawdowns
DODBX vs. IOEZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DODBX drawdown since its inception was -50.20%, smaller than the maximum IOEZX drawdown of -56.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DODBX and IOEZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DODBX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.20% | -56.15% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.71% | -11.71% | +4.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.74% | -21.47% | +3.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.29% | -38.12% | +6.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.43% | -4.99% | -0.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.69% | -8.64% | +3.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.86% | 2.84% | -0.98% |
Volatility
DODBX vs. IOEZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund (DODBX) is 2.56%, while ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX) has a volatility of 4.25%. This indicates that DODBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IOEZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DODBX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.56% | 4.25% | -1.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.40% | 8.69% | -3.29% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.72% | 15.56% | -5.84% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 10.81% | 13.90% | -3.09% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.26% | 16.44% | -3.18% |