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) | 13.99% | 27.79% | 18.06% | 12.65% | 12.66% | 12.37% | 9.58% | … | … |
| VEIPX (VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | 7.79% | 20.90% | 16.17% | 11.61% | 10.49% | 10.58% | 8.84% | … | … |
| DODGX (DODGE & COX STOCK FUND DODGE & COX STOCK FUND) | 2.92% | 11.55% | 14.29% | 9.41% | 12.96% | 12.43% | 9.15% | … | … |
| MEIAX (MFS VALUE FUND A) | 6.36% | 15.80% | 12.97% | 7.17% | 9.07% | 10.05% | 8.33% | … | … |
| VWNFX (Vanguard Windsor II Fund) | 4.98% | 20.76% | 16.15% | 10.70% | 12.94% | 12.23% | 9.53% | … | … |
| FGRTX (FIDELITY MEGA CAP STOCK FUND FIDELITY MEGA CAP STOCK FUND) | 10.11% | 29.78% | 25.03% | 17.05% | 15.45% | 14.35% | 11.36% | … | … |
| PRFDX (T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INCOME FUND) | 13.45% | 26.66% | 16.81% | 11.18% | 11.48% | 10.87% | 8.74% | … | … |
| TRVLX (T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND INC. T. ROWE PRICE VALUE FUND INC.) | 13.98% | 27.41% | 18.67% | 11.27% | 12.41% | 12.33% | 9.89% | … | … |
| RLBGX (AMERICAN BALANCED FUND CLASS R-6) | 9.52% | 23.62% | 17.38% | 9.57% | 9.89% | 10.05% | NA | … | … |
| FGIKX (FIDELITY GROWTH & INCOME PORTFOLIO CLASS K) | 7.94% | 23.20% | 20.51% | 13.25% | 13.78% | 13.13% | NA | … | … |
| JVMAX (JOHN HANCOCK DISCIPLINED VALUE MID CAP FUND CLASS A) | 8.73% | 17.16% | 13.97% | 7.01% | 9.27% | 10.56% | 10.11% | … | … |
| FVWSX (FIDELITY SERIES OPPORTUNISTIC INSIGHTS FUND FIDELITY SERIES OPPORTUNISTIC INSIGHTS FUND) | 12.48% | 28.98% | 28.81% | 16.16% | 18.33% | NA | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/18/2026, Common starting date is 12/12/2012
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