- ISIN
- US3158098067
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Sep 3, 1996
- Category
- Total Bond Market
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FDIAX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A (FDIAX) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. FDIAX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,091.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A (FDIAX) has returned 0.41% so far this year and 3.92% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FDIAX has returned 2.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- 0.41%
- YTD
- 0.41%
- 6M
- 0.81%
- 1Y
- 3.92%
- 3Y*
- 4.97%
- 5Y*
- 1.76%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
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%
FDIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1993, FDIAX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, FDIAX closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was May 31, 1995 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 31, 1994 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.31% | 0.62% | -0.89% | 0.40% | 0.24% | -0.26% | 0.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.64% | 0.96% | 0.21% | 0.73% | 0.13% | 0.91% | 0.05% | 1.09% | 0.30% | 0.40% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 6.38% |
| 2024 | 0.48% | -0.52% | 0.36% | -0.64% | 0.99% | 0.45% | 1.43% | 1.07% | 0.96% | -0.94% | 0.62% | -0.21% | 4.09% |
| 2023 | 1.64% | -1.06% | 1.28% | 0.63% | -0.46% | -0.28% | 0.65% | 0.28% | -0.37% | -0.28% | 1.85% | 1.77% | 5.76% |
| 2022 | -1.03% | -0.80% | -1.93% | -1.25% | 0.37% | -1.18% | 1.01% | -1.09% | -2.11% | -0.43% | 1.74% | 0.12% | -6.45% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | -0.59% | -0.50% | 0.34% | 0.25% | -0.09% | 0.42% | -0.09% | -0.35% | -0.49% | -0.27% | -0.09% | -1.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 3.46%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1993.
- This fund captured 9.48% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.49%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 3.46%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 9.48%
- Downside Capture
- -2.49%
Expense Ratio
FDIAX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FDIAX 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A (FDIAX) 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.
| FDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.78 | -0.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.73 | 12.44 | -3.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A provided a 3.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.42 | $0.29 | $0.21 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 3.78% | 3.63% | 2.57% | 1.90% | 1.03% | 1.09% | 2.09% | 2.14% | 1.99% | 1.48% | 1.55% | 1.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.13 |
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 Limited Term Bond 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 Limited Term Bond Fund Class A was 12.45%, occurring on Nov 24, 2008. Recovery took 154 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Advisor Limited Term Bond Fund Class A drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.45%Nov 2008 | 10mo 5d | 7mo 16d | 1y 5moJan 2008 - Jul 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -10.20%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 6moJan 2021 - Aug 2024 |
1994 pullback1994 | -8.40%Dec 1994 | 10mo 5d | 2y 8mo | 3y 6moFeb 1994 - Sep 1997 |
COVID crash2020 | -6.57%Mar 2020 | 14d | 2mo 13d | 2mo 27dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2003 pullback2003 | -4.26%Aug 2003 | 1mo 29d | 4mo 28d | 6mo 27dJun 2003 - Jan 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.45% | -56.78% | +44.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.63% | -9.10% | +7.47% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.63% | -18.90% | +17.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.99% | -25.43% | +15.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.20% | -33.92% | +23.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -1.80% | +1.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.71% | -10.71% | +9.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.45% | 2.03% | -1.58% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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