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Fidelity International High Quality ETF (FCIQ.TO) Sharpe Ratio: 0.87

ETF · Currency in CAD · Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Fidelity International High Quality ETF is actively managed and invests in high-quality international equities.

FCIQ.TO's Sharpe Ratio of 0.87 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.87 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 16, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

FCIQ.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank

FCIQ.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28.028
Below Average

FCIQ.TO ranks above 28.0% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

FCIQ.TO Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows FCIQ.TO's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.74 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.74 to 1.89
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.89 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.49+
  • Median: 1.42 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Fidelity International High Quality ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the International Equity category across multiple time periods, showing how FCIQ.TO's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 16, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
FLVI.NEOFranklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF2.72
KNGX.TOBrompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF2.54
VXM.TOCI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged2.51
RID.TORBC Quant EAFE Dividend Leaders ETF CAD2.20
QDXH.TOMackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)2.14
VI.TOVanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-hedged)2.12
FCIM.NEOFidelity International Momentum Index ETF2.00
THE.TOTD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF2.00
VIU.TOVanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF1.91
MINT.TOManulife Multifactor Developed International Index ETF1.86
FCIQ.TOFidelity International High Quality ETF0.87

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows FCIQ.TO's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when FCIQ.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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