- ISIN
- US3158057139
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Nov 3, 1997
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FMCEX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C (FMCEX) is up 18.3% since the beginning of the year. FMCEX is currently trading at $42 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FMCEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,414.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C (FMCEX) has returned 18.25% so far this year and 29.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FMCEX has returned 10.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C
- 1D
- 1.14%
- 1M
- 4.53%
- YTD
- 18.25%
- 6M
- 18.07%
- 1Y
- 29.94%
- 3Y*
- 15.66%
- 5Y*
- 7.17%
- 10Y*
- 10.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
FMCEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 29, 1996, FMCEX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +28.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FMCEX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.40% | 4.88% | -5.06% | 9.32% | 2.65% | 1.36% | 18.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.35% | -4.02% | -5.76% | -2.05% | 5.55% | 4.21% | 0.84% | 2.13% | 0.42% | 0.37% | 2.69% | -0.12% | 9.31% |
| 2024 | -1.90% | 6.05% | 4.46% | -6.15% | 4.40% | -2.26% | 5.73% | -0.27% | 1.65% | -1.43% | 9.20% | -9.98% | 8.07% |
| 2023 | 10.30% | -2.18% | -2.78% | -0.70% | -3.55% | 8.31% | 4.27% | -3.60% | -5.30% | -4.96% | 7.91% | 9.17% | 15.96% |
| 2022 | -7.84% | 1.71% | 3.06% | -6.29% | 0.53% | -10.53% | 9.93% | -5.00% | -9.26% | 9.51% | 5.58% | -4.48% | -14.79% |
| 2021 | 0.46% | 6.82% | 4.84% | 4.97% | 0.60% | -1.44% | -0.85% | 2.19% | -3.06% | 4.47% | -4.23% | 6.00% | 21.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C has an annualized alpha of 1.84%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 1996.
- This fund captured 106.60% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.02% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.74, 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
- 1.84%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 106.60%
- Downside Capture
- 102.02%
Expense Ratio
FMCEX has a high expense ratio of 1.84%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FMCEX ranks 56 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 Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C (FMCEX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FMCEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 2.24 | -0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 3.07 | -0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.61 | 2.93 | +0.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.40 | 13.52 | -0.13 |
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 Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C provided a 8.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.40 | $3.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.18 | $5.36 | $0.64 | $1.11 | $5.97 | $1.49 | $0.06 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 8.01% | 9.47% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.11% | 14.34% | 1.82% | 3.49% | 23.19% | 4.26% | 0.19% | 1.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.40 | $3.40 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 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 | $3.18 | $3.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.36 | $5.36 |
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 Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C. 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 Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Class C was 65.27%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1126 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.27%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 4y 5mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - May 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -44.08%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 2y 1mo | 4y 8moMar 2000 - Nov 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.44%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 28d | 8mo 29dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -29.74%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 6mo 3d | 8mo 23dJul 1998 - Apr 1999 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.39%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 7d | 1y 15dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FMCEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.27% | -56.78% | -8.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.75% | -9.10% | +0.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.39% | -18.90% | -6.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.39% | -25.43% | +0.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.44% | -33.92% | -9.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.38% | -10.72% | -0.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.35% | 1.97% | +0.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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