DOXGX vs. VINIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Dodge & Cox Stock Fund (DOXGX) and Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX).
DOXGX is managed by Dodge & Cox. It was launched on Apr 1, 1965. VINIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jul 31, 1990.
Performance
DOXGX vs. VINIX - Performance Comparison
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DOXGX vs. VINIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DOXGX Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | -1.63% | 13.77% | 14.47% | 17.60% | -2.46% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | -4.35% | 17.85% | 26.28% | 25.77% | -6.99% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DOXGX achieves a -1.63% return, which is significantly higher than VINIX's -4.35% return.
DOXGX
- 1D
- 2.09%
- 1M
- -5.28%
- YTD
- -1.63%
- 6M
- 0.67%
- 1Y
- 8.11%
- 3Y*
- 14.07%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
VINIX
- 1D
- 2.92%
- 1M
- -5.03%
- YTD
- -4.35%
- 6M
- -2.15%
- 1Y
- 17.32%
- 3Y*
- 18.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.91%
- 10Y*
- 14.13%
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DOXGX vs. VINIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DOXGX has a 0.41% expense ratio, which is higher than VINIX's 0.04% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DOXGX vs. VINIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DOXGX vs. VINIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dodge & Cox Stock Fund (DOXGX) and Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX). 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.
| DOXGX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.50 | 0.97 | -0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.79 | 1.49 | -0.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.23 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.61 | 1.52 | -0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.53 | 7.30 | -4.77 |
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
| DOXGX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.50 | 0.97 | -0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.71 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.79 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 0.59 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between DOXGX and VINIX is 0.83, 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
DOXGX vs. VINIX - Dividend Comparison
DOXGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.99%, more than VINIX's 2.80% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DOXGX Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | 9.99% | 9.96% | 8.30% | 3.86% | 4.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VINIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares | 2.80% | 2.10% | 3.64% | 2.65% | 3.38% | 4.77% | 3.06% | 2.85% | 2.43% | 1.82% | 2.36% | 2.45% |
Drawdowns
DOXGX vs. VINIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DOXGX drawdown since its inception was -16.47%, smaller than the maximum VINIX drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DOXGX and VINIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DOXGX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.47% | -55.19% | +38.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.23% | -12.12% | -0.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -24.51% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.79% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.34% | -6.24% | +0.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.23% | -8.56% | +5.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.52% | +0.42% |
Volatility
DOXGX vs. VINIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Dodge & Cox Stock Fund (DOXGX) is 4.27%, while Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Shares (VINIX) has a volatility of 5.35%. This indicates that DOXGX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VINIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DOXGX | VINIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.27% | 5.35% | -1.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.77% | 9.53% | -0.76% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.36% | 18.32% | -1.96% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.91% | 16.90% | -0.99% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.91% | 18.04% | -2.13% |