- ISIN
- US3161281072
- CUSIP
- 316128107
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Nov 27, 1987
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
FIUIX Performance Chart
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund (FIUIX) is up 4.6% since the beginning of the year. FIUIX is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FIUIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,630.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund (FIUIX) has returned 4.59% so far this year and 4.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FIUIX has returned 9.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund
- 1D
- 0.55%
- 1M
- -2.80%
- YTD
- 4.59%
- 6M
- -0.98%
- 1Y
- 4.74%
- 3Y*
- 14.71%
- 5Y*
- 10.27%
- 10Y*
- 9.24%
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%
FIUIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 27, 1987, FIUIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was May 2024 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FIUIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.84% | 10.35% | -3.52% | 2.56% | -4.80% | -1.20% | 4.59% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.40% | 3.65% | 0.85% | -1.03% | 0.88% | 2.09% | 3.78% | -1.05% | 2.98% | 0.88% | 1.24% | -10.09% | 4.91% |
| 2024 | -1.37% | 1.09% | 7.01% | 0.50% | 10.73% | -4.53% | 4.12% | 5.03% | 6.99% | 0.36% | 4.48% | -6.31% | 30.29% |
| 2023 | 0.88% | -5.61% | 3.85% | 0.87% | -5.05% | 2.58% | 1.35% | -1.90% | -3.83% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 2.91% | 3.37% |
| 2022 | -1.86% | -0.80% | 8.42% | -4.17% | 5.25% | -5.29% | 4.90% | 0.38% | -9.88% | 5.99% | 5.72% | -2.06% | 5.00% |
| 2021 | -1.02% | -4.15% | 7.31% | 3.52% | -2.92% | -0.29% | 0.86% | 1.50% | -4.51% | 3.51% | -3.52% | 7.59% | 7.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.64%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 27, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.01%) than losses (66.61%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.64%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 71.01%
- Downside Capture
- 66.61%
Expense Ratio
FIUIX has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FIUIX ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund (FIUIX) 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.
| FIUIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.37 | -0.30 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 2.78 | -2.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.88 | 12.44 | -11.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund provided a 3.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.13 | $0.79 | $2.14 | $2.06 | $1.06 | $1.45 | $1.03 | $1.93 | $2.48 | $1.56 | $0.82 | $0.80 |
Dividend yield | 3.26% | 2.34% | 6.50% | 7.60% | 3.77% | 5.19% | 3.73% | 6.88% | 10.10% | 5.99% | 3.33% | 3.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Telecom and Utilities 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $2.14 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $2.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $1.45 |
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 Telecom and Utilities 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 Telecom and Utilities Fund was 66.48%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1129 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund drawdown is 7.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -66.48%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 4y 5mo | 7y 13dMar 2000 - Apr 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.19%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 3y 4mo | 5y 2moMay 2007 - Jul 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 1y 21d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -16.64%Oct 2022 | 29d | 1y 2mo | 1y 3moSep 2022 - Jan 2024 |
1998 correction1998 | -15.30%Aug 1998 | 1mo 11d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 1dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FIUIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.48% | -56.78% | -9.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.84% | -9.10% | -4.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.84% | -18.90% | +5.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.64% | -25.43% | +8.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.51% | -33.92% | +0.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.95% | -1.80% | -6.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.74% | -10.71% | -1.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.60% | 2.03% | +3.57% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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