Value funds invest in large U.S. companies trading below intrinsic worth — financials, energy, industrials, defensive sectors. These funds typically offer higher dividend yields and better downside protection during market corrections.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVIAX (VANGUARD VALUE INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES) | 13.71% | 27.70% | 17.96% | 12.17% | 12.69% | 12.39% | 9.56% | … | … |
| VEIPX (VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | 8.16% | 21.47% | 16.30% | 11.26% | 10.60% | 10.65% | 8.86% | … | … |
| DODGX (DODGE & COX STOCK FUND DODGE & COX STOCK FUND) | 3.23% | 11.88% | 14.40% | 9.08% | 13.08% | 12.47% | 9.16% | … | … |
| MEIAX (MFS VALUE FUND A) | 6.64% | 16.08% | 13.07% | 6.84% | 9.18% | 10.10% | 8.35% | … | … |
| VWNFX (Vanguard Windsor II Fund) | 5.59% | 21.36% | 16.37% | 10.46% | 13.10% | 12.30% | 9.56% | … | … |
| FGRTX (FIDELITY MEGA CAP STOCK FUND FIDELITY MEGA CAP STOCK FUND) | 9.02% | 28.59% | 24.61% | 16.46% | 15.41% | 14.29% | 11.30% | … | … |
| PRFDX (T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND) | 12.67% | 25.90% | 16.54% | 10.58% | 11.49% | 10.85% | 8.71% | … | … |
| TRVLX (T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND INC. T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND INC.) | 13.36% | 26.71% | 18.45% | 10.72% | 12.42% | 12.32% | 9.86% | … | … |
| RLBGX (AMERICAN BALANCED FUND CLASS R-6) | 8.61% | 22.55% | 17.05% | 9.18% | 9.83% | 10.02% | NA | … | … |
| FGIKX (FIDELITY GROWTH & INCOME PORTFOLIO CLASS K) | 7.39% | 22.79% | 20.31% | 12.76% | 13.81% | 13.10% | NA | … | … |
| JVMAX (JOHN HANCOCK DISCIPLINED VALUE MID CAP FUND CLASS A) | 8.42% | 17.10% | 13.86% | 6.47% | 9.35% | 10.59% | 10.10% | … | … |
| FVWSX (FIDELITY SERIES OPPORTUNISTIC INSIGHTS FUND FIDELITY SERIES OPPORTUNISTIC INSIGHTS FUND) | 11.06% | 27.36% | 28.27% | 15.64% | 18.29% | NA | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/17/2026, Common starting date is 12/12/2012
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