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Selected International Fund

Key Points
  • Selectively invests in attractive businesses primarily from outside the U.S., in both developed and developing markets
  • Portfolio of companies with attractive earnings growth at a 47% discount to the Index
  • Some of the most compelling investment opportunities can be found beyond U.S. borders
Daily Price as of 12/20/24 (Class S)
Price $ Change / % Change
$11.88 $0.02 / 0.17%
Price $ Change / % Change
Category Intl Multi Cap Value
Inception 5/1/93
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Selected International Fund

Overview

Investment Strategy

The goal of the Fund is to provide investors access to attractive investment opportunities that exist primarily outside of the United States, in both developed and developing markets.

The Fund applies our signature Davis Investment Discipline to seek durable, well-managed businesses at value prices and holding them for the long term.

We believe investing solely in U.S. stock funds may mean missing the tremendous growth opportunities and diversification potential that international companies provide.

"By being highly selective and rejecting the vast majority of companies in the index, we’ve uncovered businesses with highly attractive earnings growth, yet selling at some of the lowest valuations we have ever seen. We believe this sets the stage for attractive returns in the years ahead.”

– Portfolio Manager Chris Davis

Selective Attractive Growth Undervalued

Selected International Fund invests in only a select group of well-researched companies

Selected International Fund's portfolio companies have offered attractive growth The Attractive Growth and Undervalued reference in this piece relates to underlying characteristics of the portfolio holdings. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s performance will be positive as equity markets are volatile and an investor may lose money.

Selected International Fund's portfolio companies are 47% less expensive than the index
Holdings The number of holdings in the Fund excluding cash positions. EPS Growth (5 Year) Five-year EPS Growth Rate (5-year EPS) is the average annualized earnings per share growth for a company over the past 5 years. The values shown are the weighted average of the 5-year EPS of the stocks in the Fund or Index. The 5-year EPS of the MSCI ACWI ex US is 12.4%. Approximately 16.31% of the assets of the Fund are not accounted for in the calculation of 5-year EPS as relevant information on certain companies is not available to the Fund’s data provider. P/E (Forward) Forward Price/Earnings (Forward P/E) Ratio is a stock’s price at the date indicated divided by the company’s forecasted earnings for the following 12 months based on estimates provided by the Fund’s data provider. These values for both the Fund and the Index are the weighted average of the stocks in the portfolio or index. The Forward P/E of the MSCI ACWI ex US is 14.3x.
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Fund
MSCI ACWI ex US
The companies of Selected International Fund have grown more than the companies in the index, yet are 47% less expensive.

Fund Details as of 9/30/24

Detail Value
Long-Term Growth of Capital
Total Net Assets ($M) 56.4
Benchmark MSCI ACWI ex US
Lipper Category Intl Multi Cap Value

S Shares

Detail Value
Ticker (S) SLSSX
Inception Date (S) 5/1/93 This is the date Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. took over management of this fund.
CUSIP (S) 816272108
Fund Number (S) 204
Net Expense Ratio (S) Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses (Class S Shares, 1.05%; and Class D Shares, 0.80%). The Adviser is obligated to continue the expense cap through May 1, 2025. The expense cap cannot be modified prior to this date without the consent of the Board of Directors. After that date, there is no assurance that the Adviser will continue to cap expenses. The Adviser may not recoup any of the operating expenses it has reimbursed to the Fund. As of the most recent prospectus. 1.05%
Gross Expense Ratio (S) 1.64%

D Shares

Detail Value
Ticker (D) SLSDX
Inception Date (D) 5/3/04 This is the date Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. took over management of this fund.
CUSIP (D) 816272207
Fund Number (D) 1022
Net Expense Ratio (D) Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses (Class S Shares, 1.05%; and Class D Shares, 0.80%). The Adviser is obligated to continue the expense cap through May 1, 2025. The expense cap cannot be modified prior to this date without the consent of the Board of Directors. After that date, there is no assurance that the Adviser will continue to cap expenses. The Adviser may not recoup any of the operating expenses it has reimbursed to the Fund. As of the most recent prospectus. 0.80%
Gross Expense Ratio (D) 0.97%

Fund Manager

Danton G. Goei
28 Years Industry Experience
26 Years at Davis Funds
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Performance as of 9/30/24

Growth of $10,000 (Class S Shares) On May 1, 2011, the Fund was renamed Selected International Fund and began investing primarily in foreign equity securities.

Selected International Fund
MSCI ACWI ex US

Average Annual Returns

S Shares: Quarterly (as of 9/30/24)

Share Class YTD* 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Since Incep
S Shares 29.67% 36.69% 5.02% 4.59% 4.12% 6.19%

The average annual total returns for Selected International Fund’s Class S shares for periods ending September 30, 2024 are: 1 year, 36.69%; 5 years, 4.59%; and 10 years, 4.12%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit selectedfunds.com or call 800-243-1575. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The gross annual operating expense ratio for Class S shares as of the most recent prospectus was 1.64%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class S shares at 1.05%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2025.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary. Periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance benefited from IPO purchases in 2014. After purchase, the IPOs rapidly increased in value. Davis Advisors purchases shares intending to benefit from long-term growth of the underlying company; the rapid appreciation of the IPOs was an unusual occurrence. From the date that Davis Advisors first began managing the Fund (May 1, 1993) until May 1, 2011, Selected International Fund was named Selected Special Shares and invested primarily in domestic equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities and the past performance of the Fund is unlikely to be relevant to future performance.

S Shares: Monthly (as of 11/30/24)

Share Class YTD* 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Since Incep
S Shares 25.78% 30.22% 4.85% 3.30% 3.50% 6.05%

The average annual total returns for Selected International Fund’s Class S shares for periods ending September 30, 2024 are: 1 year, 36.69%; 5 years, 4.59%; and 10 years, 4.12%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit selectedfunds.com or call 800-243-1575. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The gross annual operating expense ratio for Class S shares as of the most recent prospectus was 1.64%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class S shares at 1.05%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2025.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary. Periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance benefited from IPO purchases in 2014. After purchase, the IPOs rapidly increased in value. Davis Advisors purchases shares intending to benefit from long-term growth of the underlying company; the rapid appreciation of the IPOs was an unusual occurrence. From the date that Davis Advisors first began managing the Fund (May 1, 1993) until May 1, 2011, Selected International Fund was named Selected Special Shares and invested primarily in domestic equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities and the past performance of the Fund is unlikely to be relevant to future performance.

D Shares: Quarterly (as of 9/30/24)

Share Class YTD* 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Since Incep
D Shares 29.79% 37.01% 5.27% 4.83% 4.45% 4.17%

The average annual total returns for Selected International Fund’s Class S shares for periods ending September 30, 2024 are: 1 year, 36.69%; 5 years, 4.59%; and 10 years, 4.12%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit selectedfunds.com or call 800-243-1575. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The gross annual operating expense ratio for Class S shares as of the most recent prospectus was 1.64%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class S shares at 1.05%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2025.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary. Periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance benefited from IPO purchases in 2014. After purchase, the IPOs rapidly increased in value. Davis Advisors purchases shares intending to benefit from long-term growth of the underlying company; the rapid appreciation of the IPOs was an unusual occurrence. From the date that Davis Advisors first began managing the Fund (May 1, 1993) until May 1, 2011, Selected International Fund was named Selected Special Shares and invested primarily in domestic equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities and the past performance of the Fund is unlikely to be relevant to future performance.

D Shares: Monthly (as of 11/30/24)

Share Class YTD* 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Since Incep
D Shares 26.02% 30.54% 5.14% 3.55% 3.83% 3.99%

The average annual total returns for Selected International Fund’s Class S shares for periods ending September 30, 2024 are: 1 year, 36.69%; 5 years, 4.59%; and 10 years, 4.12%. The performance presented represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. Total return assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Investment return and principal value will vary so that, when redeemed, an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. For most recent month-end performance, visit selectedfunds.com or call 800-243-1575. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The gross annual operating expense ratio for Class S shares as of the most recent prospectus was 1.64%. [The Adviser is contractually committed to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund’s expenses to the extent necessary to cap total annual fund operating expenses of Class S shares at 1.05%. The expense cap expires May 1, 2025.] The total annual operating expense ratio may vary in future years. Returns and expenses for other classes of shares will vary. Periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance benefited from IPO purchases in 2014. After purchase, the IPOs rapidly increased in value. Davis Advisors purchases shares intending to benefit from long-term growth of the underlying company; the rapid appreciation of the IPOs was an unusual occurrence. From the date that Davis Advisors first began managing the Fund (May 1, 1993) until May 1, 2011, Selected International Fund was named Selected Special Shares and invested primarily in domestic equity securities. The Fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities and the past performance of the Fund is unlikely to be relevant to future performance.

Portfolio Characteristics as of 9/30/24

Portfolio Composition

Item Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
P/E (Forward) Forward Price/Earnings (Forward P/E) Ratio is a stock’s price at the date indicated divided by the company’s forecasted earnings for the following 12 months based on estimates provided by the Fund’s data provider. These values for both the Fund and the Index are the weighted average of the stocks in the portfolio or index. The Forward P/E of the MSCI ACWI ex US is 14.3x. 7.6x 14.3x
5 Year Earnings Growth 18.2% 12.4%
P/B Ratio Price/Book (P/B) Ratio is the weighted average of the P/B ratios of the stocks in a portfolio. The P/B ratio of a stock is calculated by dividing the current price of the stock by the company’s per share book value. Stocks with negative book values are excluded for this calculation. 2.6 3.2
Active Share Active Share is a measure of the percentage of stock holdings in a manager's portfolio that differ from the benchmark index. 98% N/A
Standard Deviation (5 year, S Shares) Standard Deviation is a measure of the average deviations of a return series from its mean; often used as a risk measure. A large standard deviation implies that there have been large swings or volatility in the manager’s return series. 23.0 17.2
Number of Holdings 25 2094
Weighted Average Market Cap ($bn) Weighted Average Market Capitalization is the portfolio-weighted mean capitalizations of all equity securities. 59.1 107.7
Median Market Cap ($bn) Median Market Capitalization is the midpoint of market capitalization of the stocks in a portfolio. 39.7 10.2
Selected International Fund Intl Multi Cap Value Category Average
Turnover Rate Turnover Rate is a measure of the trading activity in a mutual fund’s investment portfolio that reflects how often securities are bought and sold. These amounts are as of the most recent prospectus. Over the last five years, the high and low turnover rate was 23% and 5%, respectively. 9% 53%
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Portfolio Holdings The information provided should not be considered a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any particular security. Davis Funds has adopted a Portfolio Holdings Disclosure policy that governs the release of non-public portfolio holding information. This policy is described in the prospectus. Holding percentages are subject to change.

Top 10 Holdings: Quarterly (as of 9/30/24)

Holding Ticker Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Danske Bank DANSKE DC 9.2% 0.1%
Meituan 3690 HK 8.9% 0.4%
Ping An Insurance Group 2318 HK 6.2% 0.2%
Naspers NPN SJ 5.6% 0.2%
AIA Group 1299 HK 5.1% 0.4%
Prosus PRX NA 4.8% 0.2%
Samsung Electronics 005930 KS 4.7% 0.9%
DiDi Global DIDIY 4.7% —
Julius Baer Group BAER SE 4.6% < 0.1%
Trip.com Group TCOM 4.5% 0.1%
Total 58.1% 2.4%

Top 10 Holdings: Monthly (as of 11/30/24)

Holding Ticker Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Danske Bank DANSKE DC 9.2% 0.1%
Meituan 3690 HK 7.5% 0.4%
Ping An Insurance Group 2318 HK 5.9% 0.2%
Naspers NPN SJ 5.4% 0.1%
Julius Baer Group BAER SE 5.2% 0.1%
Trip.com Group TCOM 5.1% 0.2%
DiDi Global DIDIY 4.9% —
Prosus PRX NA 4.6% 0.2%
AIA Group 1299 HK 4.4% 0.3%
Samsung Electronics 005930 KS 4.1% 0.8%
Total 56.2% 2.3%

All Holdings: Quarterly (as of 9/30/24)

Holding Ticker Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Danske Bank DANSKE DC 9.2% 0.1%
Meituan 3690 HK 8.9% 0.4%
Ping An Insurance Group 2318 HK 6.2% 0.2%
Naspers NPN SJ 5.6% 0.2%
AIA Group 1299 HK 5.1% 0.4%
Prosus PRX NA 4.8% 0.2%
Samsung Electronics 005930 KS 4.7% 0.8%
DiDi Global DIDIY 4.7% —
Julius Baer Group BAER SE 4.6% < 0.1%
Trip.com Group TCOM 4.5% —
Teck Resources TECK 4.0% 0.1%
KE Holdings BEKE 3.9% 0.1%
Entain ENT LN 3.8% < 0.1%
Fila Holdings 081660 KS 3.7% —
JD.com JD 3.6% —
Tourmaline Oil TOU CN 3.6% 0.1%
ITOCHU 8001 JP 3.4% 0.2%
DBS Group Holdings DBS SP 3.3% 0.2%
Sea SE 2.5% 0.1%
Delivery Hero DHER GR 2.4% < 0.1%
DNB Bank DNB NO 1.8% 0.1%
Noah Holdings NOAH 1.7% —
Coupang CPNG 1.0% —
Metro Bank Holdings MTRO LN 0.9% —
Tokyo Electron 8035 JP 0.7% 0.3%
Cash — 1.5% —

All Holdings: Monthly (as of 11/30/24)

Holding Ticker Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Danske Bank DANSKE DC 9.2% 0.1%
Meituan 3690 HK 7.5% 0.4%
Ping An Insurance Group 2318 HK 5.9% 0.2%
Naspers NPN SJ 5.4% 0.1%
Julius Baer Group BAER SE 5.2% 0.1%
Trip.com Group TCOM 5.1% —
DiDi Global DIDIY 4.9% —
Prosus PRX NA 4.6% 0.2%
AIA Group 1299 HK 4.4% 0.3%
Samsung Electronics 005930 KS 4.1% 0.7%
Entain ENT LN 4.0% < 0.1%
KE Holdings BEKE 3.9% 0.1%
Tourmaline Oil TOU CN 3.8% 0.1%
Teck Resources TECK 3.8% 0.1%
JD.com JD 3.5% —
FILA Holdings 081660 KS 3.5% —
ITOCHU 8001 JP 3.3% 0.2%
Sea SE 3.2% 0.2%
Delivery Hero DHER GR 2.6% < 0.1%
Tokyo Electron 8035 JP 2.2% 0.3%
DBS Group Holdings DBS SP 2.2% 0.2%
DNB Bank DNB NO 1.9% 0.1%
Noah Holdings NOAH 1.9% —
Metro Bank Holdings MTRO LN 1.4% —
PDD Holdings PDD 1.3% 0.3%
Coupang CPNG 1.1% —
Cash — 0.4% —

"We are highly selective. Few companies satisfy the characteristics of durability, competitive moats, growth and attractive prices we demand.

The result: Our portfolios look very different from the index."

Portfolio Manager Chris Davis

Sector Allocation The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) is the exclusive intellectual property of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and S&P Global (“S&P”). Neither MSCI, S&P, their affiliates, nor any of their third party providers (“GICS Parties”) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to GICS or the results to be obtained by the use thereof, and expressly disclaim all warranties, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The GICS Parties shall not have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of such damages.

Sector Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Consumer Discretionary 38.8% 11.3%
Financials 33.3% 22.5%
Industrials 8.2% 13.8%
Information Technology 5.5% 12.8%
Materials 4.1% 7.1%
Real Estate 4.0% 1.9%
Energy 3.6% 5.0%
Communication Services 2.6% 5.6%
Health Care — 9.4%
Consumer Staples — 7.4%
Utilities — 3.2%

Regional Allocation

Region Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Asia 58.7% 42.4%
Europe 27.9% 41.8%
North & Central America Ex US 7.7% 8.2%
Africa 5.6% 0.9%
Australia/Oceania — 5.0%
South America — 1.7%

Country Allocation - Top 10

Country Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
China 34.0% 8.2%
Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 9.5% 3.1%
Denmark 9.4% 2.1%
Canada 7.7% 7.7%
Singapore 5.9% 0.9%
South Africa 5.6% 0.9%
Hong Kong 5.1% 1.3%
Netherlands 4.8% 3.0%
United Kingdom 4.8% 9.3%
Switzerland 4.6% 6.2%
Top 10 Countries Total % of Portfolio 91.4% 42.7%

Developed vs Emerging Markets

Market Selected International Fund MSCI ACWI ex US®
Developed Ex US 50.9% 71.5%
Emerging Markets 49.1% 28.5%

Market Cap Breakout The Adviser considers companies with market capitalizations over $10 billion to be large-capitalization companies, between $3 billion and $10 billion to be mid-capitalization companies, and under $3 billion to be small-capitalization companies.

Selected International Fund
Market Percentage
Large 89.7%
Mid 3.9%
Small 6.4%
MSCI ACWI ex US® Index
Market Percentage
Large 88.3%
Mid 11.3%
Small 0.4%

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Selected International Fund: Selective. Attractive Growth. Undervalued. Our companies are rigorously researched, offer attractive growth and yet are significantly undervalued versus the benchmark - A powerful combination.

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Account Minimums

Investment Class S Class D
Minimum Initial Investment $1,000 $10,000
Minimum Additional Investment $25 $25

Distributions

2024 Distributions as of 12/13/24

This information on 2024 distributions is intended for existing shareholders

As large shareholders ourselves, we are conscious of tax costs and make every effort to be tax efficient.

Capital gains result from appreciation in the portfolio. The funds' long-term investment approach means that this appreciation may have occurred over an extended period of time. The majority of the gains are long-term and generally subject to lower tax rates than short-term gains or dividend income.

Share Class Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Qualified Dividend Percentage Ordinary Income Return of Capital Foreign Tax Credit Short-term Capital Gain Long-term Capital Gain Reinvestment Price
Class S 12/12/24 12/13/24 12/16/24 TBD .338 TBD TBD - .31 TBD
Class D 12/12/24 12/13/24 12/16/24 TBD .3688 TBD TBD - .31 TBD

Shareholders should not use this information for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099 will be sent at a later date for all tax reporting.

The table above includes the percentage of 2024 dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions, by fund, that are eligible for reduced tax rates as "qualified dividend income" (QDI). QDI-eligible amounts, including any net short-term capital gains, are reported to shareholders in Box 1b of Form 1099-DIV. For those shareholders who do not receive a Form 1099-DIV, QDI-eligible amounts can be determined by applying the relevant percentages from the table to the dividend and net short-term capital gain distributions shown on the shareholder's 2024 year-end account statement. Individual questions should be referred to your tax advisor.

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Before investing in the Selected Funds, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Funds. The prospectus and summary prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds. You can obtain performance information and a current prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting selectedfunds.com or calling 800.243.1575. Please read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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