- ISIN
- US3163893601
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 2017
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FIDGX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z (FIDGX) is up 23.8% since the beginning of the year. FIDGX is currently trading at $44 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FIDGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,542.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z (FIDGX) has returned 23.79% so far this year and 44.25% over the past 12 months.
Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z
- 1D
- 2.46%
- 1M
- 6.21%
- YTD
- 23.79%
- 6M
- 19.47%
- 1Y
- 44.25%
- 3Y*
- 21.85%
- 5Y*
- 9.05%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
FIDGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 9, 2017, FIDGX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FIDGX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.90% | 1.14% | -5.62% | 14.56% | 4.73% | 4.04% | 23.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.17% | -6.75% | -8.40% | -0.50% | 5.91% | 5.49% | 1.43% | 3.01% | 4.42% | 3.37% | 2.26% | -2.44% | 11.29% |
| 2024 | 0.11% | 9.44% | 3.82% | -6.11% | 4.70% | -0.44% | 5.49% | 1.02% | 1.87% | -1.03% | 10.07% | -8.32% | 20.67% |
| 2023 | 9.42% | -0.92% | -1.12% | -1.56% | -2.18% | 8.39% | 3.14% | -3.41% | -5.86% | -6.38% | 8.65% | 11.65% | 19.17% |
| 2022 | -12.73% | -0.07% | 1.47% | -11.17% | -2.95% | -7.47% | 10.99% | -0.96% | -8.51% | 7.93% | 3.18% | -5.46% | -25.25% |
| 2021 | 1.69% | 4.85% | -1.70% | 3.92% | -3.00% | 4.00% | -0.96% | 6.08% | -4.13% | 5.55% | -5.98% | 0.71% | 10.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z has an annualized alpha of 0.51%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 09, 2017.
- This fund captured 110.17% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.63% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.76, 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
- 0.51%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 110.17%
- Downside Capture
- 106.63%
Expense Ratio
FIDGX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FIDGX ranks 59 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 Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z (FIDGX) 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.
| FIDGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.35 | 2.78 | +0.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.37 | 12.44 | +0.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z provided a 5.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.23 | $2.23 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.16 | $2.80 | $1.45 | $3.06 | $1.72 |
Dividend yield | 5.09% | 6.31% | 1.49% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.26% | 8.17% | 5.27% | 14.38% | 6.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z. 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 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $2.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 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 | $5.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $6.16 |
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 Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z. 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 Small Cap Growth Fund Class Z was 38.99%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 586 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -38.99%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 2y 4mo | 2y 11moNov 2021 - Oct 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.52%Mar 2020 | 27d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -29.50%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 11mo 6d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.68%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 6mo 3d | 10mo 7dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.09%Mar 2026 | 2mo 6d | 15d | 2mo 21dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FIDGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.99% | -56.78% | +17.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.09% | -9.10% | -3.99% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.68% | -18.90% | -9.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.99% | -25.43% | -13.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.73% | -10.71% | -0.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.28% | 2.03% | +1.25% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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