- ISIN
- US3159208434
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Nov 3, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FCPAX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A (FCPAX) is up 13.8% since the beginning of the year. FCPAX is currently trading at $38 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FCPAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,448.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A (FCPAX) has returned 13.78% so far this year and 18.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FCPAX has returned 10.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A
- 1D
- 2.50%
- 1M
- 7.89%
- YTD
- 13.78%
- 6M
- 13.61%
- 1Y
- 18.93%
- 3Y*
- 15.94%
- 5Y*
- 7.69%
- 10Y*
- 10.52%
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%
FCPAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 1997, FCPAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 2007 with a return of +36.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FCPAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2007 with a return of +38.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.58% | 0.86% | -9.89% | 10.28% | 3.51% | 4.86% | 13.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.63% | 0.48% | -2.70% | 4.75% | 6.55% | 4.41% | -2.04% | 0.38% | 1.40% | -0.09% | -2.45% | 2.19% | 18.40% |
| 2024 | 0.90% | 5.13% | 1.94% | -4.59% | 3.65% | 0.91% | 1.74% | 2.93% | 0.48% | -3.54% | 1.35% | -2.95% | 7.76% |
| 2023 | 9.75% | -2.22% | 5.92% | 0.28% | -0.24% | 4.17% | 0.43% | -2.90% | -4.46% | -2.00% | 11.44% | 5.64% | 27.31% |
| 2022 | -10.65% | -4.83% | 2.26% | -9.30% | -1.15% | -9.64% | 11.48% | -7.94% | -10.25% | 5.56% | 13.08% | -5.44% | -26.75% |
| 2021 | -0.83% | 0.95% | -0.33% | 3.78% | 2.10% | 0.17% | 2.06% | 3.22% | -5.43% | 5.68% | -2.28% | 2.77% | 11.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 3.15%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 1997.
- This fund captured 102.79% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.16% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.15% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.15%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 102.79%
- Downside Capture
- 97.16%
Expense Ratio
FCPAX has a high expense ratio of 1.23%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FCPAX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A (FCPAX) 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.
| FCPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 2.78 | -1.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.80 | 12.44 | -7.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A provided a 5.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.89 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.89 | $1.89 | $0.16 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 5.01% | 5.70% | 0.54% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 3.84% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 0.22% | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.89 | $1.89 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $1.14 |
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 International Capital Appreciation 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 International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A was 65.31%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1121 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.31%Nov 2008 | 11mo 15d | 4y 5mo | 5y 5moDec 2007 - May 2013 |
2003 bear market2003 | -54.52%Mar 2003 | 3y 6d | 3y 1mo | 6y 1moMar 2000 - May 2006 |
Bear market2022 | -37.36%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 8mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.88%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -30.67%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 6mo 5d | 8mo 21dJul 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FCPAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.31% | -56.78% | -8.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.47% | -9.10% | -5.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.30% | -18.90% | +2.60% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.36% | -25.43% | -11.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.36% | -33.92% | -3.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.99% | -10.71% | -4.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.86% | 2.03% | +1.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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