- ISIN
- US31617K1051
- CUSIP
- 31617K105
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Nov 8, 1985
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FGMNX Performance Chart
Fidelity GNMA Fund (FGMNX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. FGMNX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FGMNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,017.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity GNMA Fund (FGMNX) has returned 1.09% so far this year and 5.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FGMNX has returned 1.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity GNMA Fund
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- 0.89%
- YTD
- 1.09%
- 6M
- 1.38%
- 1Y
- 5.94%
- 3Y*
- 4.22%
- 5Y*
- 0.33%
- 10Y*
- 1.23%
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%
FGMNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 1985, FGMNX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 19 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, FGMNX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 20, 1987 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 3, 1985 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.66% | 1.54% | -1.41% | 0.30% | 0.11% | -0.10% | 1.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.69% | 2.31% | 0.11% | 0.21% | -0.77% | 1.51% | -0.27% | 1.50% | 1.09% | 0.70% | 0.59% | 0.00% | 7.89% |
| 2024 | -0.42% | -1.68% | 0.60% | -2.59% | 1.85% | 0.81% | 2.52% | 1.47% | 1.17% | -2.77% | 1.19% | -1.54% | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 3.15% | -2.54% | 2.20% | 0.68% | -0.98% | -0.59% | 0.01% | -0.59% | -3.12% | -2.08% | 5.20% | 4.36% | 5.46% |
| 2022 | -1.26% | -0.63% | -2.56% | -3.44% | 1.15% | -1.95% | 2.94% | -3.04% | -4.93% | -1.07% | 3.70% | -0.73% | -11.52% |
| 2021 | -0.08% | -0.25% | -0.26% | 0.42% | -0.26% | -0.08% | 0.20% | -0.03% | -0.19% | -0.37% | -0.03% | -0.09% | -1.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity GNMA Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.21%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 1985.
- This fund captured 12.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.83%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 4.21%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 12.73%
- Downside Capture
- -2.83%
Expense Ratio
FGMNX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FGMNX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity GNMA Fund (FGMNX) 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.
| FGMNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.78 | -0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.33 | 12.44 | -5.11 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity GNMA Fund provided a 3.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.32 | $0.35 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 3.62% | 3.61% | 3.23% | 3.45% | 1.68% | 0.76% | 1.61% | 2.46% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.61% | 2.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity GNMA Fund. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.17 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.09 |
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 GNMA Fund. 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 GNMA Fund was 16.84%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 555 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity GNMA Fund drawdown is 1.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 correction2023 | -16.84%Oct 2023 | 2y 9mo | 2y 2mo | 4y 12moJan 2021 - Jan 2026 |
Black Monday1987 | -13.71%Oct 1987 | 9mo | 2y 8mo | 3y 5moJan 1987 - Jul 1990 |
1994 pullback1994 | -6.06%May 1994 | 3mo 6d | 9mo 13d | 1y 14dFeb 1994 - Feb 1995 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.36%Sep 2013 | 4mo 6d | 7mo 28d | 12mo 4dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
1986 pullback1986 | -5.34%Jun 1986 | 1mo 18d | 6mo | 7mo 18dApr 1986 - Dec 1986 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FGMNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.84% | -56.78% | +39.94% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.54% | -9.10% | +6.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.23% | -18.90% | +11.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.50% | -25.43% | +8.93% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.84% | -33.92% | +17.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.09% | -1.80% | +0.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.91% | -10.71% | +8.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.83% | 2.03% | -1.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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