- ISIN
- US3160618605
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 2002
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FCMQX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I (FCMQX) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. FCMQX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FCMQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,047.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I (FCMQX) has returned 1.39% so far this year and 7.16% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FCMQX has returned 1.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- 1.81%
- YTD
- 1.39%
- 6M
- 1.80%
- 1Y
- 7.16%
- 3Y*
- 4.10%
- 5Y*
- 0.92%
- 10Y*
- 1.91%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FCMQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 9, 1984, FCMQX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 26.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, FCMQX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.89% | 1.34% | -2.69% | 1.15% | 0.42% | 0.32% | 1.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | 1.32% | -1.56% | -0.36% | -0.17% | 0.83% | -0.25% | 0.94% | 2.67% | 1.31% | 0.24% | 0.10% | 5.61% |
| 2024 | -0.26% | -0.03% | -0.08% | -1.09% | -0.27% | 1.34% | 0.97% | 0.88% | 1.28% | -1.62% | 1.70% | -1.36% | 1.40% |
| 2023 | 2.91% | -2.18% | 2.07% | -0.36% | -0.77% | 0.89% | 0.31% | -1.02% | -2.56% | -1.73% | 6.05% | 2.65% | 6.08% |
| 2022 | -2.75% | -0.69% | -3.08% | -2.95% | 1.29% | -1.81% | 2.51% | -2.16% | -3.68% | -0.82% | 4.29% | 0.05% | -9.67% |
| 2021 | 0.37% | -1.77% | 0.56% | 0.91% | 0.48% | 0.17% | 0.92% | -0.34% | -0.87% | -0.05% | 0.84% | 0.10% | 1.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 09, 1984.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (12.23%) than losses (8.54%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 12.23%
- Downside Capture
- 8.54%
Expense Ratio
FCMQX has an expense ratio of 0.54%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FCMQX ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I (FCMQX) and compare them to 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.
| FCMQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.48 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.64 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 2.78 | -0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.79 | 12.44 | -5.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I provided a 2.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.36 | $0.46 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.19 | $0.29 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 2.93% | 3.74% | 2.29% | 2.36% | 1.61% | 2.20% | 2.70% | 2.74% | 2.93% | 3.42% | 3.41% | 2.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.46 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.29 |
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 Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I. 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 California Municipal Income Fund Class I was 23.20%, occurring on Oct 19, 1987. Recovery took 1349 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Advisor California Municipal Income Fund Class I drawdown is 0.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -23.20%Oct 1987 | 7mo 17d | 5y 4mo | 5y 11moMar 1987 - Feb 1993 |
1994 bear market1994 | -20.59%Nov 1994 | 1y 1mo | 7y 9mo | 8y 10moOct 1993 - Sep 2002 |
Bear market2022 | -14.05%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 10mo | 4y 1moAug 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.46%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 8mo 8d | 1y 6moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.62%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 23d | 5mo 3dMar 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FCMQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.20% | -56.78% | +33.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.41% | -9.10% | +5.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.40% | -18.90% | +13.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.05% | -25.43% | +11.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -14.05% | -33.92% | +19.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.84% | -1.80% | +0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.00% | -10.71% | +6.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.06% | 2.03% | -0.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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