Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 100% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FSELX, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Aug 1, 2026, the FSELX returned 48.22% Year-To-Date and 35.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.70% | 0.09% | 7.94% | 9.41% | 18.15% | 17.84% | 11.25% | 13.26% | 8.09% |
Portfolio FSELX | 7.17% | -13.56% | 32.88% | 48.22% | 80.34% | 50.94% | 38.34% | 35.08% | 16.72% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 7.17% | -13.56% | 32.88% | 48.22% | 80.34% | 50.94% | 38.34% | 35.08% | 16.72% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 1985, FSELX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +36.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -33.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FSELX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -18.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.54% | -0.66% | -3.26% | 36.36% | 16.86% | 5.70% | -17.91% | 48.22% | |||||
| 2025 | -2.06% | -4.39% | -12.28% | 6.10% | 16.45% | 16.94% | 5.40% | 0.16% | 13.10% | 10.05% | -4.03% | 1.69% | 52.17% |
| 2024 | 5.20% | 14.86% | 5.22% | -3.05% | 11.24% | 6.14% | -5.21% | -0.06% | 0.36% | -0.18% | 2.39% | 5.85% | 49.68% |
| 2023 | 19.30% | 6.48% | 9.32% | -8.51% | 20.30% | 8.66% | 5.49% | -3.56% | -7.43% | -10.70% | 15.23% | 10.89% | 78.49% |
| 2022 | -14.05% | -1.27% | 3.66% | -18.21% | 6.23% | -18.68% | 20.80% | -8.99% | -13.38% | 3.01% | 20.20% | -11.68% | -35.27% |
| 2021 | 2.10% | 6.22% | 1.36% | 0.31% | 3.83% | 7.67% | -0.62% | 5.33% | -4.42% | 9.66% | 15.73% | 1.68% | 59.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
FSELX has an annualized alpha of 6.79%, beta of 1.33, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 1985.
- This portfolio captured 177.03% of S&P 500 Index gains and 134.05% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.79% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.79%
- Beta
- 1.33
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 177.03%
- Downside Capture
- 134.05%
Expense Ratio
FSELX has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSELX ranks 70 for risk / return — above 70% of Portfolios peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for FSELX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 1.42 | +0.49 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.35 | 1.98 | +0.37 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.25 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.90 | 2.00 | +0.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.21 | 8.49 | +3.71 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 80 | 1.91 | 2.35 | 1.31 | 2.90 | 12.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
FSELX provided a 11.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 11.05% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 11.05% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.47 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.01 | $4.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.67 | $2.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $1.67 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FSELX. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FSELX was 82.54%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3486 trading sessions.
The current FSELX drawdown is 21.63%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-82.54%Oct 2002 | 2y 2mo | 13y 10mo | 16y 1moJul 2000 - Aug 2016 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-51.68%Nov 1988 | 2y 6mo | 3y 1mo | 5y 8moApr 1986 - Jan 1992 | — |
-46.37%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 8mo 1d | 1y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-40.08%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-36.76%Oct 1998 | 1y 15d | 1mo 16d | 1y 2moSep 1997 - Nov 1998 | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
FSELX correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 0.75 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 0.77 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.80 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.77 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 29, 1985 | 0.72 |
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