Dodge & Cox Funds Statutoary Prospectus dated May 1, 2013

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for one year and since inception compare to that of abroad measure of market performance.The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes)does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in thefuture. Visit the Fund’s website at www.dodgeandcox.com orcall 800-621-3979 for current performance figures.DODGE & COX GLOBAL STOCK FUNDAnnual total returns 2009-2013 (%)49.1813.5121.1133.17AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNSFOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/2013Dodge & CoxGlobal Stock Fund 1 Year 5 YearsSinceInception(5/1/2008)Return before taxes 33.17% 19.33% 4.76%Return after taxes ondistributions 31.97 18.95 4.46Return after taxes ondistributions and sale ofFund shares 19.90 15.96 3.84MSCI World Index (Net)*(reflects no deduction forexpenses or taxes) 26.68 15.03 3.98* MSCI Index (Net) returns are calculated applying dividendwithholding rates applicable to non-resident persons who do notbenefit from double taxation treaties. Withholding rates applicableto the Fund may be lower.09−11.3910 1112 13Highest/Lowest quarterly results during the time period were:Highest: 33.48% (quarter ended June 30, 2009)Lowest: –20.56% (quarter ended September 30, 2011)After-tax returns are calculated using the historicalhighest individual federal marginal income tax rates, butdo not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. Actualafter-tax returns may differ depending on your individualcircumstances. After-tax return figures do not apply to youif you hold your Fund shares through a tax-deferredarrangement such as a 401(k) plan or an individualretirement account.PAGE 6 ▪ D ODGE & C OX F UNDS
FUND MANAGEMENTDodge & Cox serves as investment manager to the Global Stock Fund. The Fund is managed by Dodge & Cox’s Global StockInvestment Policy Committee (GSIPC), which consists of the following seven members:Committee MemberCharles F. PohlDiana S. StrandbergPrimary Titles with Investment ManagerChairman, Chief Investment Officer, Director, Portfolio Manager, Investment Analyst,and member of Investment Policy Committee (IPC), International Investment PolicyCommittee (IIPC), and Fixed Income Investment Policy Committee (FIIPC)Senior Vice President, Director of International Equity, Director, Portfolio Manager,Investment Analyst, and member of IPC, IIPC, and Global Bond Investment PolicyCommitteeYears managingthe Fund/Years withDodge & CoxSteven C. Voorhis Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Investment Analyst, and member of IPC 6/18Karol Marcin Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Investment Analyst 6/14Lily S. Beischer Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Investment Analyst 6/13Roger G. Kuo Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Investment Analyst, and member of IIPC 4/16Raymond J. Mertens Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Investment Analyst */11* Mr. Mertens was appointed to GSIPC effective February 28, 2014.6/306/26OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FUND SHARESFor important information about purchase and sale of Fund shares, tax information, and payments to financial intermediariesplease turn to the “Summary of Other Important Information About Fund Shares” section on page 26 of this prospectus.D ODGE & C OX F UNDS ▪ PAGE 7
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Code of Ethics Dodge & Cox has adop
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DODGE & COX BALANCED FUNDYear Ended
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