- ISIN
- US31617F8665
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- May 9, 2008
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FGDKX Performance Chart
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K (FGDKX) is up 15.0% since the beginning of the year. FGDKX is currently trading at $80 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FGDKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,000.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K (FGDKX) has returned 15.00% so far this year and 31.59% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FGDKX has achieved an annualized return of 19.18%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 6.89%
- YTD
- 15.00%
- 6M
- 14.40%
- 1Y
- 31.59%
- 3Y*
- 25.44%
- 5Y*
- 14.87%
- 10Y*
- 19.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
FGDKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2008, FGDKX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, FGDKX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.04% | -1.33% | -5.09% | 13.35% | 6.49% | 0.69% | 15.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.54% | -3.25% | -7.62% | 0.48% | 8.66% | 6.19% | 3.64% | -0.19% | 3.95% | 2.97% | -1.41% | -0.65% | 15.23% |
| 2024 | 4.11% | 8.65% | 2.39% | -4.40% | 5.62% | 5.34% | -1.68% | 3.11% | 2.14% | -0.70% | 4.52% | -1.58% | 30.30% |
| 2023 | 6.65% | -1.74% | 5.11% | 0.09% | 4.59% | 6.66% | 3.70% | -0.69% | -5.53% | -2.12% | 10.53% | 4.86% | 35.73% |
| 2022 | -8.37% | -2.54% | 4.47% | -10.93% | -1.51% | -6.52% | 9.86% | -4.09% | -9.31% | 4.75% | 5.29% | -6.17% | -24.34% |
| 2021 | 0.93% | 1.47% | 0.53% | 6.08% | -0.30% | 4.26% | 1.77% | 4.49% | -6.17% | 8.17% | -0.66% | 1.08% | 23.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K has an annualized alpha of 3.38%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 12, 2008.
- This fund captured 112.27% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.72% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.91, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.38%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 112.27%
- Downside Capture
- 96.72%
Expense Ratio
FGDKX has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FGDKX ranks 45 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 Growth Discovery Fund Class K (FGDKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FGDKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.00 | 2.39 | -0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.69 | 3.25 | -0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.43 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 3.11 | -0.50 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.98 | 14.38 | -4.40 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K provided a 1.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.16 | $1.16 | $7.92 | $1.42 | $1.51 | $7.55 | $5.03 | $1.74 | $1.60 | $1.60 | $0.04 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 1.43% | 1.65% | 12.82% | 2.63% | 3.69% | 13.53% | 9.71% | 4.37% | 5.13% | 4.92% | 0.15% | 0.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K. 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 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.18 | $7.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $1.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $1.51 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $7.55 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund Class K. 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 Growth Discovery Fund Class K was 55.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.39%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 2y 1mo | 2y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.75%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.41%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.62%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 15d | 7mo 11dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FGDKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.39% | -56.78% | +1.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.51% | -9.10% | -3.41% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.41% | -18.90% | -4.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.75% | -25.43% | -4.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.09% | -33.92% | +2.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.67% | -10.72% | +2.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.27% | 1.97% | +1.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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