Overview
Investment Strategy
The goal of the Fund is to create an opportunistic portfolio that can seek attractive businesses across all market caps, industries and sectors.
Using our signature Davis Investment Discipline, the Fund has outperformed the S&P 1500® Index since Davis began managing the Fund.
"By being highly selective and rejecting the vast majority of companies in the index, we’ve uncovered businesses with highly attractive earnings growth, yet selling at some of the lowest valuations we have ever seen. We believe this sets the stage for attractive returns in the years ahead.”
– Portfolio Manager Chris Davis
| Selective | Attractive Growth | Undervalued |
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Opportunity Fund invests in only a select group of well-researched companies |
Opportunity Fund's portfolio companies have offered attractive growth The Attractive Growth and Undervalued reference in this piece relates to underlying characteristics of the portfolio holdings. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s performance will be positive as equity markets are volatile and an investor may lose money. |
Opportunity Fund's portfolio companies are 40% less expensive than the index |
| Holdings The number of holdings in the Fund excluding cash positions. | EPS Growth (5 Year) Five-year EPS Growth Rate (5-year EPS) is the average annualized earnings per share growth for a company over the past 5 years. The values shown are the weighted average of the 5-year EPS of the stocks in the Fund or Index. Approximately 5.06% of the assets of the Fund are not accounted for in the calculation of 5-year EPS as relevant information on certain companies is not available to the Fund’s data provider. | P/E (Forward) Forward Price/Earnings (Forward P/E) Ratio is a stock’s price at the date indicated divided by the company’s forecasted earnings for the following 12 months based on estimates provided by the Fund’s data provider. These values for both the Fund and the Index are the weighted average of the stocks in the portfolio or index. |
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Fund Details as of 3/31/24
| Detail | Value |
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| Total Net Assets ($M) | 571.7 |
| Benchmark | S&P 1500 |
| Lipper Category | Multi Cap Value |
A Shares
| Detail | Value |
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| Ticker (A) | RPEAX |
| Inception Date (A) | 12/1/94 |
| CUSIP (A) | 239103104 |
| Fund Number (A) | 720 |
| Net Expense Ratio (A) Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses (Class A Shares, 1.00%; Class C Shares, 1.75%; and Class Y Shares, 0.75%). The Adviser is obligated to continue the expense cap through May 1, 2024. The expense cap cannot be modified prior to this date without the consent of the Board of Directors. After that date, there is no assurance that the Adviser will continue to cap expenses. The Adviser may not recoup any of the operating expenses it has reimbursed to the Fund. As of the most recent prospectus. | 0.94% |
| Gross Expense Ratio (A) | 0.94% |
C Shares
| Detail | Value |
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| Ticker (C) | DGOCX |
| Inception Date (C) | 8/15/97 |
| CUSIP (C) | 239103765 |
| Fund Number (C) | 822 |
| Net Expense Ratio (C) Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses (Class A Shares, 1.00%; Class C Shares, 1.75%; and Class Y Shares, 0.75%). The Adviser is obligated to continue the expense cap through May 1, 2024. The expense cap cannot be modified prior to this date without the consent of the Board of Directors. After that date, there is no assurance that the Adviser will continue to cap expenses. The Adviser may not recoup any of the operating expenses it has reimbursed to the Fund. As of the most recent prospectus. | 1.75% |
| Gross Expense Ratio (C) | 1.76% |
Y Shares
| Detail | Value |
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| Ticker (Y) | DGOYX |
| Inception Date (Y) | 9/18/97 |
| CUSIP (Y) | 239103831 |
| Fund Number (Y) | 912 |
| Net Expense Ratio (Y) Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses (Class A Shares, 1.00%; Class C Shares, 1.75%; and Class Y Shares, 0.75%). The Adviser is obligated to continue the expense cap through May 1, 2024. The expense cap cannot be modified prior to this date without the consent of the Board of Directors. After that date, there is no assurance that the Adviser will continue to cap expenses. The Adviser may not recoup any of the operating expenses it has reimbursed to the Fund. As of the most recent prospectus. | 0.69% |
| Gross Expense Ratio (Y) | 0.69% |
Returns from Inception as of 3/31/24
| Item | Value |
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| A Shares (Average Annual Return, without a sales charge) | 10.78% |
| Average Fund in Lipper Category | 9.41% |
Resources
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Performance as of 3/31/24
Growth of $10,000 (Class A Shares since 1999, without a sales charge)
Outperformed the S&P 1500® Index since Davis assumed management in 1999
Average Annual Returns
A Shares: Quarterly (as of 3/31/24)
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A Shares without a sales charge |
8.97% | 33.20% | 8.14% | 12.88% | 10.12% | 10.78% |
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A Shares with a maximum 4.75% sales charge |
3.80% | 26.88% | 6.40% | 11.80% | 9.59% | 10.61% |
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
A Shares: Monthly (as of 3/31/24)
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A Shares without a sales charge |
8.97% | 33.20% | 8.14% | 12.88% | 10.12% | 10.78% |
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A Shares with a maximum 4.75% sales charge |
3.80% | 26.88% | 6.40% | 11.80% | 9.59% | 10.61% |
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
C Shares: Quarterly (as of 3/31/24)
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C Shares without CDSC |
8.78% | 32.13% | 7.27% | 11.96% | 9.42% | 8.25% |
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C Shares with CDSC |
7.78% | 31.13% | 7.27% | 11.96% | 9.42% | 8.25% |
Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares’ performance for the periods exceeding eight years include the first eight years of Class C share performance and Class A share performance thereafter.
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
C Shares: Monthly (as of 3/31/24)
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C Shares without CDSC |
8.78% | 32.13% | 7.27% | 11.96% | 9.42% | 8.25% |
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C Shares with CDSC |
7.78% | 31.13% | 7.27% | 11.96% | 9.42% | 8.25% |
Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares’ performance for the periods exceeding eight years include the first eight years of Class C share performance and Class A share performance thereafter.
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
Y Shares: Quarterly (as of 3/31/24)
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Y Shares | 9.07% | 33.54% | 8.41% | 13.15% | 10.39% | 8.60% |
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
Y Shares: Monthly (as of 3/31/24)
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Y Shares | 9.07% | 33.54% | 8.41% | 13.15% | 10.39% | 8.60% |
The average annual total returns for Davis Opportunity Fund’s Class A shares for periods ending March 31, 2024, including a maximum 4.75% sales charge, are: 1 year, 26.88%; 5 years, 11.80%; and 10 years, 9.59%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit davisfunds.com or call 800-279-0279. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The total annual operating expense ratio for Class A shares as of the most recent prospectus was 0.94%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class A shares at 1.00%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2024.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary.
Portfolio Characteristics as of 3/31/24
Portfolio Composition
| Item | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| P/E (Forward) Forward Price/Earnings (Forward P/E) Ratio is a stock’s price at the date indicated divided by the company’s forecasted earnings for the following 12 months based on estimates provided by the Fund’s data provider. These values for both the Fund and the Index are the weighted average of the stocks in the portfolio or index. | 12.9x | 21.4x |
| 5 Year Earnings Growth | 17.1% | 14.8% |
| P/B Ratio Price/Book (P/B) Ratio is the weighted average of the P/B ratios of the stocks in a portfolio. The P/B ratio of a stock is calculated by dividing the current price of the stock by the company’s per share book value. Stocks with negative book values are excluded for this calculation. | 2.7 | 4.5 |
| Active Share Active Share is a measure of the percentage of stock holdings in a manager's portfolio that differ from the benchmark index. | 87% | N/A |
| Standard Deviation (5 year, A Shares) Standard Deviation is a measure of the average deviations of a return series from its mean; often used as a risk measure. A large standard deviation implies that there have been large swings or volatility in the manager’s return series. | 19.8 | 18.6 |
| Number of Holdings | 42 | 1507 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap ($bn) Weighted Average Market Capitalization is the portfolio-weighted mean capitalizations of all equity securities. | 232.4 | 694.5 |
| Median Market Cap ($bn) Median Market Capitalization is the midpoint of market capitalization of the stocks in a portfolio. | 54.5 | 5.8 |
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| Turnover Rate Turnover Rate is a measure of the trading activity in a mutual fund’s investment portfolio that reflects how often securities are bought and sold. These amounts are as of the most recent prospectus. Over the last five years, the high and low turnover rate was 24% and 9%, respectively. | 9% | 66% |
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Top 10 Holdings: Quarterly (as of 3/31/24)
| Holding | Ticker | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| Wells Fargo | WFC | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| Capital One Financial | COF | 6.2% | 0.1% |
| Viatris | VTRS | 5.8% | < 0.1% |
| Quest Diagnostics | DGX | 5.5% | < 0.1% |
| Cigna Group | CI | 5.2% | 0.2% |
| Teck Resources | TECK | 4.6% | — |
| Owens Corning | OC | 4.5% | < 0.1% |
| Humana | HUM | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Schneider Electric | SU FP | 3.7% | — |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| Top 10 Holdings Total % of Portfolio | 50.0% | 1.1% | |
Top 10 Holdings: Monthly (as of 3/31/24)
| Holding | Ticker | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| Wells Fargo | WFC | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| Capital One Financial | COF | 6.2% | 0.1% |
| Viatris | VTRS | 5.8% | < 0.1% |
| Quest Diagnostics | DGX | 5.5% | < 0.1% |
| Cigna Group | CI | 5.2% | 0.2% |
| Teck Resources | TECK | 4.6% | — |
| Owens Corning | OC | 4.5% | < 0.1% |
| Humana | HUM | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Schneider Electric | SU FP | 3.7% | — |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| Top 10 Holdings Total % of Portfolio | 50.0% | 1.1% | |
All Holdings: Quarterly (as of 3/31/24)
| Holding | Ticker | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| Wells Fargo | WFC | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| Capital One Financial | COF | 6.2% | 0.1% |
| Viatris | VTRS | 5.8% | < 0.1% |
| Quest Diagnostics | DGX | 5.5% | < 0.1% |
| Cigna Group | CI | 5.2% | 0.2% |
| Teck Resources | TECK | 4.6% | — |
| Owens Corning | OC | 4.5% | < 0.1% |
| Humana | HUM | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Schneider Electric | SU FP | 3.7% | — |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| UnitedHealth Group | UNH | 3.4% | 1.0% |
| Markel Group | MKL | 3.3% | — |
| Berkshire Hathaway | BRK B | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Amazon.com | AMZN | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Applied Materials | AMAT | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Meta Platforms | META | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Wesco International | WCC | 2.7% | < 0.1% |
| Intel | INTC | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Johnson Controls International | JCI | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Tourmaline Oil | TOU CN | 2.0% | — |
| Darling Ingredients | DAR | 2.0% | < 0.1% |
| SAP | SAP | 1.5% | — |
| Texas Instruments | TXN | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Alphabet | GOOG | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| AGCO | AGCO | 1.3% | < 0.1% |
| DiDi Global | DIDIY | 1.2% | — |
| MasterBrand | MBC | 1.2% | — |
| Microsoft | MSFT | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Delivery Hero | DHER GR | 1.2% | — |
| Oracle | ORCL | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| CVS Health | CVS | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Prosus | PRX NA | 1.1% | — |
| Ferguson | FERG LN | 1.0% | — |
| Carrier Global | CARR | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| IAC | IAC | 0.8% | — |
| Meituan | 3690 HK | 0.6% | — |
| Clear Secure | YOU | 0.4% | — |
| KE Holdings | BEKE | 0.4% | — |
| JD.com | JD | 0.4% | — |
| Samsung Electronics | 005930 KS | 0.4% | — |
| Alibaba Group Holding | BABA | 0.1% | — |
| ASAC II | ASAC LP | < 0.1% | — |
| Cash | — | 2.2% | — |
All Holdings: Monthly (as of 3/31/24)
| Holding | Ticker | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| Wells Fargo | WFC | 7.1% | 0.4% |
| Capital One Financial | COF | 6.2% | 0.1% |
| Viatris | VTRS | 5.8% | < 0.1% |
| Quest Diagnostics | DGX | 5.5% | < 0.1% |
| Cigna Group | CI | 5.2% | 0.2% |
| Teck Resources | TECK | 4.6% | — |
| Owens Corning | OC | 4.5% | < 0.1% |
| Humana | HUM | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Schneider Electric | SU FP | 3.7% | — |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| UnitedHealth Group | UNH | 3.4% | 1.0% |
| Markel Group | MKL | 3.3% | — |
| Berkshire Hathaway | BRK B | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Amazon.com | AMZN | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Applied Materials | AMAT | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Meta Platforms | META | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Wesco International | WCC | 2.7% | < 0.1% |
| Intel | INTC | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Johnson Controls International | JCI | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Tourmaline Oil | TOU CN | 2.0% | — |
| Darling Ingredients | DAR | 2.0% | < 0.1% |
| SAP | SAP | 1.5% | — |
| Texas Instruments | TXN | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Alphabet | GOOG | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| AGCO | AGCO | 1.3% | < 0.1% |
| DiDi Global | DIDIY | 1.2% | — |
| MasterBrand | MBC | 1.2% | — |
| Microsoft | MSFT | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Delivery Hero | DHER GR | 1.2% | — |
| Oracle | ORCL | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| CVS Health | CVS | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Prosus | PRX NA | 1.1% | — |
| Ferguson | FERG LN | 1.0% | — |
| Carrier Global | CARR | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| IAC | IAC | 0.8% | — |
| Meituan | 3690 HK | 0.6% | — |
| Clear Secure | YOU | 0.4% | — |
| KE Holdings | BEKE | 0.4% | — |
| JD.com | JD | 0.4% | — |
| Samsung Electronics | 005930 KS | 0.4% | — |
| Alibaba Group Holding | BABA | 0.1% | — |
| ASAC II | ASAC LP | < 0.1% | — |
| Cash | — | 2.2% | — |
Sector Allocation The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) is the exclusive intellectual property of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and S&P Global (“S&P”). Neither MSCI, S&P, their affiliates, nor any of their third party providers (“GICS Parties”) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to GICS or the results to be obtained by the use thereof, and expressly disclaim all warranties, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The GICS Parties shall not have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of such damages.
| Sector | Opportunity Fund | S&P 1500® |
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| Health Care | 25.5% | 12.1% |
| Financials | 23.8% | 13.4% |
| Industrials | 19.1% | 9.8% |
| Information Technology | 11.1% | 27.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| Communication Services | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Materials | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| Energy | 2.1% | 4.1% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Real Estate | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Utilities | — | 2.3% |
Market Cap Breakout The Adviser considers companies with market capitalizations over $10 billion to be large-capitalization companies, between $3 billion and $10 billion to be mid-capitalization companies, and under $3 billion to be small-capitalization companies.
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PM Commentary
Portfolio Manager Commentaries
| Document | Description |
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| Manager Commentary - Annual Review 2024 | An interview with the Fund Managers. |
Factsheet
Fact Sheets
| Document | Description | Date |
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| Fund Fact Sheet | Goals of the Fund, types of companies in the Portfolio, top holdings, Portfolio characteristics, and historical performance. | March 2024 |
Video
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Insights
Fund Insights
| Document | Description |
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| Davis Opportunity Fund: Selective. Attractive Growth. Undervalued. | Our companies are rigorously researched, offer attractive growth and yet are significantly undervalued versus the benchmark - A powerful combination. |
| Davis Research: Uncovering Value in Clean Energy | The challenges and opportunities that accompany the transition to a lower carbon economy, separating hype from reality, and why our copper and biofuel businesses may be significant beneficiaries |
Literature
Regulatory Reports
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| Summary Prospectus |
| Statutory Prospectus |
| Statement of Additional Information |
| Annual Report |
| Semi-Annual Report |
| N-Port 1Q |
| N-Port 3Q |
Purchase Details
Open an Account
You can invest with Davis Funds in a number of ways:
- Speak with your Financial Advisor
- Open an account by mail by downloading the applications below
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| Application for Individuals (Joint, Trust, Custodial) |
| Application for Businesses |
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Application for Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Please download one of the following disclosure and custodial agreements: |
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Application for Coverdell Education Savings Account
Please download the Coverdell Education Savings Account Disclosure and Custodial Agreement |
Account Minimums
| Investment | Class A | Class C | Class Y |
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| Minimum Initial Investment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Minimum Additional Investment | $25 | $25 | $25 |
Distributions
2023 Distributions as of 01/08/24
This information on 2023 distributions is intended for existing shareholders
As large shareholders ourselves, we are conscious of tax costs and make every effort to be tax efficient.
Capital gains result from appreciation in the portfolio. The funds' long-term investment approach means that this appreciation may have occurred over an extended period of time. The majority of the gains are long-term and generally subject to lower tax rates than short-term gains or dividend income.
| Share Class | Record Date | Ex-Date | Payable Date | Qualified Dividend Percentage | Ordinary Income | Return of Capital | Short-term Capital Gain | Long-term Capital Gain | Reinvestment Price |
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| Class A | 12/7/23 | 12/8/23 | 12/11/23 | 100% | 0.5619 | - | - | 1.79 | 36.26 |
| Class C | 12/7/23 | 12/8/23 | 12/11/23 | 100% | 0.195 | - | - | 1.79 | 25.36 |
| Class Y | 12/7/23 | 12/8/23 | 12/11/23 | 100% | 0.70 | - | - | 1.79 | 39.02 |
Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.
The table above includes the percentage of 2023 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI). QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2023 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.
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Before investing in the Davis Funds, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Funds. The prospectus and summary prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds. You can obtain performance information and a current prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting davisfunds.com or calling 800.279.0279. Please read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.