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FEVIX vs. DODGX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

FEVIX vs. DODGX

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (FEVIX) and Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX).

FEVIX is managed by First Eagle. It was launched on Sep 3, 2001. DODGX is managed by Dodge & Cox. It was launched on Jan 4, 1965.

Performance

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (FEVIX) and Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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FEVIX vs. DODGX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
FEVIX
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund		1.22%22.95%15.94%14.64%-5.45%18.89%6.80%19.72%-5.56%13.02%
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I		-1.65%13.66%14.36%17.49%-7.25%31.72%7.10%24.30%-7.15%18.33%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FEVIX achieves a 1.22% return, which is significantly higher than DODGX's -1.65% return. Over the past 10 years, FEVIX has underperformed DODGX with an annualized return of 10.81%, while DODGX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.55% annualized return.

FEVIX

1D
1.77%
1M
-6.63%
YTD
1.22%
6M
6.05%
1Y
19.38%
3Y*
16.49%
5Y*
11.41%
10Y*
10.81%

DODGX

1D
2.09%
1M
-5.31%
YTD
-1.65%
6M
0.63%
1Y
8.01%
3Y*
13.95%
5Y*
9.38%
10Y*
12.55%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I

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FEVIX vs. DODGX - Expense Ratio Comparison

FEVIX has a 0.83% expense ratio, which is higher than DODGX's 0.51% expense ratio.

FEVIX
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I

Return for Risk

FEVIX vs. DODGX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
FEVIX
FEVIX Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
FEVIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FEVIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
FEVIX Omega Ratio Rank: 7777
Omega Ratio Rank
FEVIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 8383
Calmar Ratio Rank
FEVIX Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
Martin Ratio Rank
DODGX
DODGX Risk / Return Rank: 1818
Overall Rank
DODGX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1717
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DODGX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1616
Sortino Ratio Rank
DODGX Omega Ratio Rank: 1717
Omega Ratio Rank
DODGX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1919
Calmar Ratio Rank
DODGX Martin Ratio Rank: 2222
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.

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (FEVIX) and Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX). 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.

FEVIXDODGXDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.47

0.49

+0.98

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.08

0.78

+1.30

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.11

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.18

0.60

+1.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.64

2.50

+6.15

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FEVIX Sharpe Ratio is 1.47, which is higher than the DODGX Sharpe Ratio of 0.49. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FEVIX and DODGX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

FEVIXDODGXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.47

0.49

+0.98

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.91

0.59

+0.33

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.79

0.65

+0.13

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.72

0.62

+0.10

Correlation

The correlation between FEVIX and DODGX 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

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Dividend Comparison

FEVIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.35%, less than DODGX's 9.89% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
FEVIX
First Eagle U.S. Value Fund		9.35%9.46%6.79%6.67%8.32%9.28%1.93%8.58%16.27%9.09%8.76%5.07%
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I		9.89%9.86%8.20%3.76%5.47%3.22%6.74%10.23%9.69%6.78%6.26%5.36%

Drawdowns

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FEVIX drawdown since its inception was -36.44%, smaller than the maximum DODGX drawdown of -63.24%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FEVIX and DODGX.

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Drawdown Indicators

FEVIXDODGXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-36.44%

-63.24%

+26.80%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-9.38%

-12.23%

+2.85%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-19.34%

-21.85%

+2.51%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-29.97%

-40.41%

+10.44%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-7.02%

-5.31%

-1.71%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-4.04%

-7.53%

+3.49%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

2.36%

2.94%

-0.58%

Volatility

FEVIX vs. DODGX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (FEVIX) is 3.86%, while Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I (DODGX) has a volatility of 4.23%. This indicates that FEVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DODGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

FEVIXDODGXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

3.86%

4.23%

-0.37%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

8.21%

8.72%

-0.51%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

13.39%

16.33%

-2.94%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

12.54%

16.05%

-3.51%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

13.79%

19.25%

-5.46%