- ISIN
- US3161463159
- CUSIP
- 316146315
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Aug 9, 2011
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Index Tracked
- MSCI ACWI ex USA Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FSGGX Performance Chart
Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGGX) is up 16.4% since the beginning of the year. FSGGX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSGGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,566.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGGX) has returned 16.40% so far this year and 34.01% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSGGX has returned 10.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- 3.72%
- YTD
- 16.40%
- 6M
- 16.40%
- 1Y
- 34.01%
- 3Y*
- 20.37%
- 5Y*
- 9.38%
- 10Y*
- 10.12%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
FSGGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2011, FSGGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FSGGX 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 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.57% | 5.23% | -8.39% | 8.00% | 4.05% | 1.78% | 16.40% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.81% | 2.14% | 0.13% | 3.14% | 4.62% | 3.75% | -1.17% | 4.01% | 3.80% | 1.86% | 0.11% | 2.78% | 32.93% |
| 2024 | -1.63% | 3.18% | 3.15% | -2.24% | 3.96% | -0.60% | 2.48% | 2.62% | 2.43% | -4.74% | -0.46% | -2.52% | 5.30% |
| 2023 | 8.53% | -4.19% | 2.91% | 1.86% | -3.58% | 4.47% | 3.70% | -4.48% | -3.37% | -3.41% | 8.40% | 5.03% | 15.57% |
| 2022 | -2.55% | -3.29% | -0.35% | -6.41% | 1.71% | -8.19% | 3.35% | -4.09% | -9.97% | 3.57% | 13.79% | -2.41% | -15.75% |
| 2021 | 0.14% | 1.99% | 1.48% | 2.72% | 3.22% | -0.56% | -1.63% | 1.72% | -3.52% | 2.73% | -4.18% | 3.75% | 7.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.08%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2011.
- This fund participated in 95.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.08%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 74.90%
- Downside Capture
- 95.05%
Expense Ratio
FSGGX has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSGGX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGGX) 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.
| FSGGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.32 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.11 | 2.46 | +0.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.00 | 10.92 | +1.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index Fund provided a 2.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.33 | $0.40 | $0.25 | $0.38 | $0.30 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.32% | 2.70% | 2.91% | 2.95% | 2.64% | 2.60% | 1.71% | 2.85% | 2.66% | 0.22% | 0.05% | 2.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Global ex U.S. Index 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 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 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 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 Global ex U.S. Index Fund was 34.76%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.76%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 23d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.70%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 11moJun 2021 - May 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.64%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 11moJul 2014 - Jun 2017 |
2012 correction2012 | -16.02%Jun 2012 | 2mo 13d | 3mo 15d | 5mo 28dMar 2012 - Sep 2012 |
2011 correction2011 | -15.25%Nov 2011 | 28d | 2mo 10d | 3mo 8dOct 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSGGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.76% | -56.78% | +22.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.26% | -9.10% | -2.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.31% | -18.90% | +5.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.53% | -25.43% | -4.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.76% | -33.92% | -0.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.32% | -10.71% | +3.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.92% | 2.04% | +0.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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