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Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

Issuer
Fidelity
Inception Date
Oct 22, 2004
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Multi-Asset

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund (FAELX) has returned -3.09% so far this year and 13.12% over the past 12 months.


Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund

1D
-0.98%
1M
-7.57%
YTD
-3.09%
6M
-0.83%
1Y
13.12%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2025, FAELX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, FAELX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -3.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.53%1.28%-7.57%-3.09%
20253.45%-2.17%-0.68%0.51%4.10%3.85%0.47%1.81%2.62%1.20%-0.22%1.34%17.33%

Benchmark Metrics

Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund has an annualized alpha of 9.04%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 07, 2025.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.98%) than losses (50.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This fund generated an annualized alpha of 9.04% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.51 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
9.04%
Beta
0.51
0.51
Upside Capture
85.98%
Downside Capture
50.86%

Expense Ratio

FAELX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FAELX ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FAELX Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
FAELX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FAELX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
FAELX Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
FAELX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3333
Calmar Ratio Rank
FAELX Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund (FAELX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FAELXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.09

0.90

+0.20

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.69

1.39

+0.30

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.95

1.40

-0.45

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.09

6.61

-2.51

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Dividends

Dividend History


Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund doesn't pay dividends

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 Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund. 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 Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund was 11.54%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.

The current Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Plan - CT 529 Moderate Growth Portfolio Fund drawdown is 7.76%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-11.54%Feb 18, 202535Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202561
-7.76%Feb 26, 202620Mar 30, 2026
-4.05%Oct 29, 202516Nov 20, 202512Dec 11, 202528
-1.7%Feb 2, 20264Feb 5, 20261Feb 9, 20265
-1.69%Dec 15, 20253Dec 17, 20253Dec 23, 20256

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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