July 15, 2015

Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund (DODWX)

Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund (DODWX) is a popular international stock mutual fund. This equity fund invests mainly in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by companies from at least three different countries, including emerging markets countries.

This Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund utilizes its assets to purchase 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies and will invest at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks, preferred stocks, certain securities convertible into common stocks. The fund objective is to provide long-term growth of principal and income.

DODWX Fund Profile

    Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund | DODWX
  • Fund Inception Date: 05/01/2008
  • Ticker Symbol: DODWX
  • CUSIP: 256206202
  • Beta (3yr): 0.79
  • Rank in category (YTD): 65%
  • Category: World Stock
  • Distribution Yield: 1.24%
  • Capital Gains: -
  • Expense Ratio: 0.65%
  • Net Assets: $ 6.2 billion
  • Number of Years Up: 5 years
  • Number of Years Down: 1 year
  • Annual Turnover Rate: 17%

This mutual fund has $6.3 billion of assets. Its expense fee ratio is 0.65% per year. The annual portfolio turnover rate is 17%. This fund’s investment style is large blend. The current dividend yield is 1.25%. This no load fund has a NAV of $12.13.

Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund Return

This world stock fund has returned 15.52% over the past 3 year, and 10.79% over the past 10 year. In 2014, it has a total return of 6.95%. The past 5 year performance is as follows:
  • Year 2015: 1.44%
  • Year 2014: 6.95%
  • Year 2013: 33.17%
  • Year 2012: 21.11%
  • Year 2011: -11.39%
  • Year 2010: 13.51%
Top 5 stocks are Hewlett-Packard Co, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Roche Holding AG, Microsoft Corp, and Time Warner Cable Inc. Top 4 sectors are technology, financial services, healthcare, and communication services.

More: Oakmark Global Fund (OAKGX)

Pros:
  • There is no sales load.
  • The fund performance has been consistent for the past 5 years.
Cons:
  • None
Other Dodge & Cox Funds:

No comments:

Post a Comment

The Importance of Diversification in Investing

Diversification is a key principle in investing, and it's especially important in today's uncertain economic climate. By spreading y...