DODGE & COX WORLDWIDE GLOBAL STOCK GBP

Manager research

Dodge & Cox Investment Policy Committee

Wendell W Birkhofer, Vice President Birkhofer received a BA degree from Stanford University in 1978 and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1987. Prior to entering the MBA program, he worked for six years with Wen Birkhofer & Co an investment broker dealer firm in Los Angeles. He joined Dodge & Cox in 1987. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Investment Adviser Association. He is a shareholder of the firm, a CFA charterholder, and a Chartered Investment Counselor. Gregory R Serrurier, Vice President Serrurier received his BS degree in 1979 from Oregon State University and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1984. He joined Dodge & Cox in 1984. He is a shareholder of the firm, a CFA charterholder, and a Chartered Investment Counselor.

Track record

Dodge & Cox Investment Policy Committee has 22.8 years experience of managing mutual funds in this sector. Over this period the average monthly return relative to the benchmark index has been +0.12%. During the worst period of relative performance (from August 1997 - January 1999) there was a decline of 25% relative to the index. The worst absolute loss has been 59%. Statistically, we estimate the probability that this fund manager is adding value, rather than being lucky, is 87%.

About the MRI

Our unique indicator: the Bestinvest Manager Record Index (MRI) measures the likelihood that the fund manager is adding value through their decisions. It is based on their performance record over the course of their career, adjusted for the amount of risk taken. MRI is an important contributor to our fund rating system but it is also vital to take account of qualitative factors. It is also very important to select funds to form a cohesive portfolio with an appropriate overall risk level.