Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A (FADAX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities. It invests primarily in common stocks. The fund invests primarily in companies that currently pay, or have a historical record of paying, dividends. It invests in domestic and foreign issuers. The fund invests in either "growth" stocks or "value" stocks or both. It uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions to select investments.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3158056487 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Fidelity |
| Inception Date | Dec 28, 1998 |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FADAX has a high expense ratio of 0.83%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A had a return of 17.11% year-to-date (YTD) and 33.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A had an annualized return of 9.80%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.90%, indicating that Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.11% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 6.03% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 25.46% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 33.81% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.20% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.80% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FADAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.51% | 5.59% | 5.90% | -2.94% | 17.11% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4.24% | -4.19% | 1.91% | 1.82% | -1.90% | 5.82% | 3.41% | -1.39% | -3.60% | -2.15% | 7.78% | 5.23% | 17.36% |
| 2022 | -5.72% | -2.20% | 3.48% | -5.87% | 1.10% | -7.29% | 6.65% | -3.26% | -8.33% | 8.55% | 5.93% | -4.05% | -12.15% |
| 2021 | -0.48% | 4.68% | 4.30% | 5.00% | 1.93% | 0.82% | 1.12% | 1.31% | -3.83% | 6.97% | -2.08% | 5.49% | 27.65% |
| 2020 | -3.53% | -10.42% | -18.14% | 12.10% | 3.09% | 1.24% | 2.67% | 4.44% | -2.56% | -1.59% | 13.92% | 4.95% | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 8.50% | 2.43% | 0.40% | 4.60% | -7.85% | 7.43% | 0.82% | -5.47% | 3.59% | 4.50% | 4.92% | 2.53% | 28.23% |
| 2018 | 4.70% | -4.21% | -2.40% | -0.23% | 0.12% | 0.76% | 4.42% | 2.01% | -0.00% | -3.60% | 1.76% | -9.04% | -6.39% |
| 2017 | 0.94% | 4.02% | -0.22% | 1.18% | 0.61% | 0.50% | 1.32% | 0.16% | 2.38% | 1.53% | 4.06% | 1.71% | 19.65% |
| 2016 | -4.94% | -0.39% | 5.61% | -0.38% | 1.32% | 0.00% | 2.85% | 0.66% | -0.18% | -1.26% | 2.61% | 1.85% | 7.65% |
| 2015 | -3.07% | 5.90% | -1.57% | 0.97% | 1.13% | -2.13% | 1.83% | -5.96% | -3.76% | 7.95% | -0.23% | -6.85% | -6.64% |
| 2014 | -3.45% | 4.08% | 0.85% | -0.11% | 2.60% | 2.31% | -1.18% | 3.54% | -1.37% | 2.03% | 2.61% | 1.85% | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 5.29% | 0.50% | 3.31% | 1.30% | 2.69% | -2.23% | 6.10% | -2.59% | 4.22% | 3.98% | 3.11% | 2.17% | 31.17% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FADAX is 94, placing it in the top 6% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
FADAX (Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A (FADAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A granted a 2.63% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.57 | $0.58 | $1.55 | $1.13 | $0.24 | $0.78 | $2.54 | $2.90 | $0.21 | $0.30 | $2.24 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 2.63% | 3.12% | 9.50% | 5.55% | 1.43% | 4.69% | 18.60% | 16.63% | 1.21% | 1.86% | 12.85% | 0.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $1.55 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $1.13 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.54 | $2.54 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2015 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.30 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.23 | $2.24 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A. 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 Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A was 61.17%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A drawdown is 0.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.17% | Oct 10, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 469 | Jan 14, 2011 | 823 |
| -41.35% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 197 | Dec 31, 2020 | 241 |
| -36.18% | May 22, 2001 | 345 | Oct 9, 2002 | 809 | Dec 23, 2005 | 1154 |
| -27.75% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 14, 2012 | 347 |
| -20.65% | Dec 30, 2021 | 190 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 492 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fidelity Advisor Dividend Growth Fund Class A volatility is 3.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.