Davis Balanced Fund Class C (DCSCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
73.79
-0.67 (-0.90%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets319.16M
Expense Ratio1.75%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover12.00%
Dividend (ttm)3.77
Dividend Yield5.06%
Dividend Growth-3.58%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 24, 2026
Previous Close74.46
YTD Return10.88%
1-Year Return22.11%
5-Year Return53.07%
52-Week Low62.42
52-Week High74.50
Beta (5Y)0.90
Holdings64
Inception DateAug 12, 1997

About DCSCX

Davis Balanced Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to deliver total return by combining capital appreciation with current income. The fund strategically allocates its portfolio across multiple asset classes, typically investing about two-thirds in stocks of established, well-managed companies and roughly one-third in high-quality bonds, with modest allocations to foreign equities and cash equivalents. This balanced approach seeks to harness the growth potential of equities while reducing overall portfolio volatility with fixed income instruments. Classified within the moderately aggressive allocation category, the fund is intended for investors who prioritize long-term growth while still valuing income and diversification. The Davis Investment Discipline guides security selection, emphasizing companies with durable business models and prudent financial management. The fund's long-term track record reflects a consistent performance across both rising and declining markets, underscoring its role as a core holding for those seeking balanced exposure to stocks and bonds within a single investment vehicle.

Fund Family Davis Funds
Category Allocation--70% to 85% Equity
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DCSCX
Share Class Class C
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

DCSCX had a total return of 22.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.90%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIQWXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc Z0.55%
FBKFXFidelityFidelity Balanced K6 Fund0.32%
FASDXFidelityFidelity Strategic Dividend & Income Fund0.92%
FTSDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M1.17%
FASGXFidelityFidelity Asset Manager 70%0.63%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
DCSYXClass Y0.67%
RPFCXClass A0.98%

Top 10 Holdings

52.54% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Cash & Equivalentsn/a12.22%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.BRK.B5.50%
Viatris Inc.VTRS5.31%
CVS Health CorporationCVS5.31%
Quest Diagnostics IncorporatedDGX4.68%
Capital One Financial CorporationCOF4.65%
Applied Materials, Inc.AMAT4.13%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN3.86%
Devon Energy CorporationDVN3.66%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG3.23%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 24, 2026$0.096Jun 25, 2026
Mar 30, 2026$0.093Mar 31, 2026
Dec 29, 2025$3.475Dec 30, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.1015Sep 30, 2025
Jun 25, 2025$0.116Jun 26, 2025
Mar 28, 2025$0.115Mar 31, 2025
Full Dividend History