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Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US3161466798
CUSIP
316146679
Issuer
Fidelity
Inception Date
Sep 29, 2009
Min. Investment
$0
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX) has returned -1.20% so far this year and 23.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSGEX has returned 8.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund

1D
-0.06%
1M
-11.07%
YTD
-1.20%
6M
3.57%
1Y
23.80%
3Y*
14.32%
5Y*
6.98%
10Y*
8.55%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2009, FSGEX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, FSGEX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.57%5.23%-11.07%-1.20%
20253.81%2.17%0.07%3.12%4.57%3.76%-1.13%4.02%3.87%1.83%0.11%2.83%32.99%
2024-1.59%3.15%3.13%-2.28%3.95%-0.54%2.46%2.66%2.40%-4.75%-0.47%-2.48%5.34%
20238.58%-4.18%2.88%1.82%-3.57%4.47%3.69%-4.48%-3.35%-3.47%8.38%5.09%15.56%
2022-2.52%-3.27%-0.35%-6.43%1.74%-8.24%3.40%-4.07%-9.95%3.53%13.74%-2.39%-15.75%
20210.14%1.95%1.50%2.69%3.21%-0.51%-1.60%1.69%-3.51%2.78%-4.18%3.72%7.77%

Benchmark Metrics

Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -3.02%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2009.

  • This fund participated in 101.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.02% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-3.02%
Beta
0.82
0.72
Upside Capture
77.78%
Downside Capture
101.65%

Expense Ratio

FSGEX has an expense ratio of 0.01%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FSGEX ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FSGEX Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
FSGEX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FSGEX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
FSGEX Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
FSGEX Calmar Ratio Rank: 7878
Calmar Ratio Rank
FSGEX Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FSGEXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.43

0.90

+0.53

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.93

1.39

+0.54

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.89

1.40

+0.50

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.46

6.61

+0.85

Explore FSGEX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund provided a 3.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.55 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.55$0.55$0.42$0.40$0.34$0.39$0.24$0.28$0.32$0.33$0.27$0.27

Dividend yield

3.06%3.02%2.98%2.90%2.78%2.59%1.68%2.10%2.86%2.48%2.56%2.61%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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$0.55$0.55
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.42
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.40
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.34
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.39

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 Series Global ex U.S. Index 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 Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund was 34.74%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.

The current Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund drawdown is 11.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.74%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020163Nov 11, 2020704
-29.66%Jun 15, 2021338Oct 14, 2022395May 13, 2024733
-27.89%Jul 7, 2014405Feb 11, 2016358Jul 14, 2017763
-26.75%May 3, 2011107Oct 3, 2011492Sep 18, 2013599
-17.79%Apr 16, 201036Jun 7, 201084Oct 5, 2010120

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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