Davis Government Bond Fund Class A (RFBAX)

Fund Assets	16.29M
Expense Ratio	1.00%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	10.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.16
Dividend Yield	3.03%
Dividend Growth	-1.65%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	5.12
YTD Return	1.31%
1-Year Return	1.87%
5-Year Return	7.84%
52-Week Low	5.10
52-Week High	5.19
Beta (5Y)	0.06
Holdings	54
Inception Date	Dec 1, 1994

About RFBAX

Davis Government Bond Fund Class A Shares is a mutual fund focused on short-term U.S. government securities, catering to investors seeking current income and capital preservation. Managed within the Davis Series, Inc., the fund primarily invests in U.S. Treasury securities, government agency bonds, agency mortgage-backed securities, and repurchase agreements collateralized by government obligations. By maintaining a weighted average maturity of three years or less, the fund aims to minimize interest rate sensitivity and reduce overall portfolio volatility. This conservative approach results in a risk profile rated below average for the category, making it suitable for those prioritizing stability and predictable returns. The fund is diversified across various types of government securities and features monthly income distributions. Its role in the financial market is to offer a reliable, low-risk vehicle for income generation, particularly appealing to individuals and institutions seeking safety and liquidity in their fixed-income allocations.

• Fund Family: Davis Funds
• Category: Short US Govt
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: RFBAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government TR

Performance

RFBAX had a total return of 1.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.61%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
DGVYX	Class Y	0.75%
DGVCX	Class C	1.75%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01314	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01295	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01287	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01306	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01301	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01296	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 17, 2026

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