Davis Financial C (DFFCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
57.62
-0.81 (-1.39%)
Sep 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-1.39%
Fund Assets1.17B
Expense Ratio1.74%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover2.00%
Dividend (ttm)2.09
Dividend Yield3.63%
Dividend Growth-31.49%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 13, 2024
Previous Close58.43
YTD Return17.78%
1-Year Return29.85%
5-Year Return142.34%
52-Week Low44.37
52-Week High58.43
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings29
Inception DateAug 12, 1997

About DFFCX

The Davis Financial Fund is an actively managed mutual fund dedicated to investing primarily in high-quality, well-managed financial businesses. Its main focus is on capital preservation and long-term growth, targeting companies with durable business models, strong management teams, and attractive valuation prospects. By selecting best-of-breed financial institutions, the fund seeks to harness growth opportunities across banks, insurance firms, and other financial service providers, both domestically and internationally. The Davis Financial Fund distinguishes itself through a disciplined investment approach—rooted in the Davis Investment Discipline—which emphasizes thorough analysis and selective stock picking. This approach has historically delivered robust performance, enabling the fund to compound returns more effectively than relevant financial sector indices. Its diversified portfolio includes well-known U.S. banks, insurers, and specialty finance firms, reflecting a broad exposure to the financial industry. The fund plays a significant role in providing investors access to the financial sector’s most resilient and innovative companies, making it a notable vehicle for those seeking sector-specific exposure with a focus on long-term results. With a track record spanning decades, the Davis Financial Fund is recognized for its commitment to fundamentals and disciplined risk management.

Fund Family Davis Funds
Category Financial
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFFCX
Share Class Class C
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

DFFCX had a total return of 29.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.61%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FFSIXFidelityFidelity Advisor Financials I0.77%
FSRBXFidelityFidelity Select Banking0.71%
FSPCXFidelityFidelity Select Insurance Port0.69%
FIKBXFidelityFidelity Advisor Financials Z0.64%
FSVLXFidelityFidelity Select Fintech Port0.75%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
DVFYXClass Y0.71%
RPFGXClass A0.94%

Top 10 Holdings

62.96% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Capital One Financial CorporationCOF12.18%
Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC9.46%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPM8.14%
The Bank of New York Mellon CorporationBK5.57%
Markel Group Inc.MKL5.26%
Fifth Third BancorpFITB4.87%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.BRK.A4.78%
Chubb LimitedCB4.31%
U.S. BancorpUSB4.27%
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTDD054.13%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 13, 2024$2.0895Dec 16, 2024
Dec 8, 2023$3.050Dec 11, 2023
Dec 9, 2022$1.151Dec 12, 2022
Dec 9, 2021$3.108Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2020$2.102Dec 11, 2020
Dec 12, 2019$3.502Dec 13, 2019
Full Dividend History