Dodge & Cox Stock I

Frequently Asked Questions About DODGX

What does DODGX invest in?

The fund's principal aim is to achieve significant long-term growth for both its capital and the income it generates, with a secondary objective of providing a reasonable level of current income. Its investment approach primarily involves building a diverse portfolio of equity-based securities. A minimum of 80% of its total assets will be allocated to equity investments, which can include common shares, depositary receipts representing stock ownership, preferred shares, securities convertible into common stock, and rights to purchase common stock. Additionally, the fund has the discretion to invest up to 20% of its overall assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities from non-U.S. companies, provided these securities are traded in the United States and are not components of the S&P 500 index.

What is the expense ratio of DODGX?

Dodge & Cox Stock I (DODGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.51%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DODGX?

Dodge & Cox Stock I (DODGX) manages $6.25B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DODGX actively managed or an index fund?

DODGX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (DODGX's is 0.51%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was DODGX launched?

Dodge & Cox Stock I (DODGX) launched in January 1980 and is managed by Dodge & Cox.

How has DODGX performed?

DODGX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.