Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples. It invests in domestic and foreign issuers. The fund 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. It invests primarily in common stocks. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3163908482 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 316390848 |
| Issuer | Fidelity Investments |
| Inception Date | Jul 28, 1985 |
| Category | Consumer Staples Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FDFAX features an expense ratio of 0.73%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio, 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 Select Consumer Staples Portfolio had a return of 5.96% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.82% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio had an annualized return of 2.08%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.96% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -3.20% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 1.33% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 7.82% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.00% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.08% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FDFAX, 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 | 0.30% | -0.05% | 4.48% | -2.36% | 1.37% | -1.62% | 1.68% | 5.26% | 2.61% | -5.69% | 5.96% | ||
| 2023 | 1.06% | -2.89% | 3.71% | 2.76% | -4.82% | 3.44% | 3.84% | -2.63% | -5.57% | -2.20% | 4.87% | -1.08% | -0.27% |
| 2022 | -0.11% | -0.98% | -1.41% | 1.48% | -3.28% | -3.60% | 4.22% | -2.49% | -8.81% | 9.91% | 7.19% | -2.70% | -2.00% |
| 2021 | -4.07% | -0.93% | 8.75% | -2.32% | 2.11% | -0.52% | 1.54% | 0.13% | -4.13% | 2.05% | -3.34% | 6.19% | 4.70% |
| 2020 | -1.20% | -7.75% | -8.47% | 6.33% | 2.60% | 0.52% | 7.21% | 4.81% | -1.80% | -3.33% | 9.55% | 2.65% | 9.74% |
| 2019 | 8.76% | 3.70% | 3.93% | 3.45% | -4.12% | 3.94% | 1.41% | 0.15% | 1.86% | 0.56% | 2.31% | 1.43% | 30.45% |
| 2018 | 2.02% | -6.91% | -0.83% | -10.67% | -1.87% | 3.73% | 3.60% | -0.50% | 0.28% | -1.07% | 0.67% | -13.05% | -23.34% |
| 2017 | 3.09% | 4.71% | 1.24% | 0.23% | 3.06% | -2.24% | -0.08% | -2.26% | -1.00% | -1.85% | 2.95% | -2.68% | 4.92% |
| 2016 | -0.91% | 0.03% | 5.89% | -0.83% | -0.30% | 4.24% | -0.48% | -0.81% | -1.55% | -1.23% | -4.17% | 0.65% | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 0.70% | 3.69% | -2.62% | -0.29% | -0.09% | -1.63% | 3.10% | -7.96% | -0.03% | 5.33% | -0.86% | -0.40% | -1.70% |
| 2014 | -7.55% | 6.13% | 2.72% | 3.46% | 2.27% | 0.24% | -2.77% | 4.60% | -0.22% | 3.14% | 5.16% | -3.13% | 13.98% |
| 2013 | 5.90% | 1.69% | 4.03% | 3.34% | -1.92% | -1.76% | 4.16% | -3.61% | 2.24% | 5.12% | 0.41% | 2.81% | 24.25% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FDFAX is 10, indicating that it is in the bottom 10% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio provided a 2.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.98 | $1.77 | $1.61 | $1.81 | $1.68 | $1.55 | $2.36 | $1.86 | $1.60 | $4.92 | $4.55 | $8.55 |
Dividend yield | 2.05% | 1.92% | 1.71% | 1.85% | 1.76% | 1.76% | 3.43% | 2.01% | 1.78% | 5.39% | 4.66% | 9.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio. 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 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $1.45 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $1.77 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 | $1.81 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $1.68 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 | $1.55 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.11 | $2.36 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $1.86 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $1.60 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $4.92 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $4.55 |
| 2013 | $2.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.01 | $8.55 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio. 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 Select Consumer Staples Portfolio was 38.01%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 393 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio drawdown is 5.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.01% | Dec 26, 2007 | 301 | Mar 9, 2009 | 393 | Sep 28, 2010 | 694 |
| -34.81% | Jan 7, 1999 | 307 | Mar 14, 2000 | 194 | Dec 19, 2000 | 501 |
| -32.46% | Jun 5, 2017 | 705 | Mar 23, 2020 | 188 | Dec 17, 2020 | 893 |
| -28.79% | Aug 26, 1987 | 73 | Dec 4, 1987 | 346 | Apr 3, 1989 | 419 |
| -27.48% | May 3, 2002 | 214 | Mar 10, 2003 | 243 | Feb 26, 2004 | 457 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio volatility is 3.07%, 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.