About DDVAX
Macquarie Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-capitalization U.S. companies. The fund seeks value opportunities by targeting firms considered undervalued based on their financial characteristics, such as low price ratios and high dividend yields, and typically leans toward sectors with established, stable enterprises. Its investment strategy involves holding a diversified portfolio—generally around 37 holdings—with exposure across all major economic sectors, offering a measure of downside risk protection. The largest allocations often include technology, financial services, energy, real estate, and industrials, with significant positions in companies like Analog Devices, Bank of America, Exxon Mobil, and Cisco Systems.
The fund applies a team-based, consensus-driven approach to portfolio management and maintains a consistent process rooted in value investing principles. With a history dating back to 1998, Macquarie Value Fund Class A can serve as a core holding in a diversified equity allocation, particularly for investors seeking access to large-cap value stocks. Its role within the financial market is to provide investors with exposure to established U.S. companies trading at attractive valuations, aiming to deliver steady returns while potentially mitigating volatility relative to the broader equity market.
Fund Family Nomura
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol DDVAX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 1000 Value TR
DDVAX had a total return of 11.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.52%.
