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Dodge & Cox Balanced (DODBX)On Aug 29: 70.28  Down 0.61 (0.86%)  
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Dodge & Cox Balanced
555 California St 40 Th Floor San Francisco CA 94104
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Moderate Allocation
Fund Family:Dodge & Cox
Net Assets:22.06B
Year-to-Date Return:-10.85%
Yield:2.95%
Morningstar Rating:4 stars
Fund Inception Date:26-Jun-31
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Moderate Allocation
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John A. Gunn
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-77
Gunn is president and chief investment officer with Dodge & Cox, his employer since 1972. Gunn holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and he is a Chartered Investment Counselor. He is a former member of the board of governors of the Association for Investment Management & Research.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
DODBX can be purchased from 63 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term growth income and conservation of principal. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, preferred stocks and fixed-income securities. It may invest up to 75% of assets in common stocks and convertible securities. Fixed-income investments typically include investment-grade debt securities. It may invest in government obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, CMOs, and corporate bonds. When selecting securities, management may consider yield to maturity, quality, liquidity, and current yield.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (26-Jun-08): 0.53
Last Cap Gain (27-Mar-08): 1.34
Annual Holdings Turnover 27.00%
Average for Category: 71.04%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDODBXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.53% 1.09%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.25%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.76%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $170$625
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $296$954
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $665$1,865
* Per $10,000 invested


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