About DVFYX
Davis Financial Fund Class Y is an open-end mutual fund focused on the financial services sector. Utilizing the Davis Investment Discipline, the fund primarily seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by companies principally engaged in financial services. This includes banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, and consumer credit providers. The fund’s strategy emphasizes selecting financial companies with demonstrated competitive advantages, robust balance sheets, consistent free cash flow, earnings growth potential, and proven management teams. Davis Financial Fund Class Y maintains a concentrated portfolio and often holds a significant portion of assets in its top ten positions, reflecting a high-conviction approach. The fund’s holdings span large, medium, and smaller companies, and it may include both U.S. and international issuers. Since its inception, it has aimed to outperform broad financial sector benchmarks, carving out a reputation for disciplined, research-driven investing within its category. Its role in the market is to offer targeted exposure to the financial sector, appealing to those seeking sector-specific opportunities backed by fundamental analysis and active management.
Fund Family Davis Funds
Category Financial
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DVFYX
Share Class Class Y
Index S&P 500 TR
DVFYX had a total return of 31.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.09%.
