- ISIN
- US3164011088
- CUSIP
- 316401108
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1983
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
FSLSX Performance Chart
Fidelity Value Strategies Fund (FSLSX) is up 21.0% since the beginning of the year. FSLSX is currently trading at $66 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSLSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,544.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Value Strategies Fund (FSLSX) has returned 21.04% so far this year and 29.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSLSX has returned 11.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Fidelity Value Strategies Fund
- 1D
- 0.33%
- 1M
- 3.49%
- YTD
- 21.04%
- 6M
- 13.49%
- 1Y
- 29.88%
- 3Y*
- 15.75%
- 5Y*
- 9.07%
- 10Y*
- 11.42%
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%
FSLSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 1983, FSLSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +24.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -28.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FSLSX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -14.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.26% | 4.92% | -6.34% | 11.33% | 1.69% | 0.50% | 21.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.19% | -4.35% | -5.74% | -4.36% | 4.81% | 5.42% | 1.35% | 5.06% | -0.09% | 0.39% | 2.30% | -5.77% | 0.24% |
| 2024 | -2.75% | 5.04% | 6.18% | -5.74% | 4.57% | -4.03% | 6.10% | 0.53% | 1.26% | -1.68% | 8.69% | -7.75% | 9.25% |
| 2023 | 10.49% | -3.22% | -5.31% | 0.65% | -3.34% | 9.14% | 6.77% | -2.09% | -4.09% | -5.15% | 8.41% | 8.76% | 20.54% |
| 2022 | -3.32% | 0.68% | 3.37% | -5.29% | 3.54% | -11.35% | 8.80% | -3.67% | -11.31% | 12.98% | 6.41% | -5.25% | -7.37% |
| 2021 | 1.15% | 8.13% | 6.86% | 5.15% | 3.08% | -1.97% | -0.73% | 2.64% | -3.83% | 5.67% | -3.91% | 7.89% | 33.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Value Strategies Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.10%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1984.
- This fund captured 112.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.60% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.10% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.73, 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
- 2.10%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 112.52%
- Downside Capture
- 106.60%
Expense Ratio
FSLSX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSLSX ranks 45 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 Value Strategies Fund (FSLSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FSLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.77 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.41 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 2.93 | +0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.82 | 13.52 | -2.70 |
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 Value Strategies Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.69 | $1.38 | $1.00 | $3.78 | $0.35 | $1.88 | $4.42 | $2.77 | $7.52 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.41% | 2.49% | 2.13% | 7.29% | 0.84% | 4.84% | 14.59% | 6.57% | 19.71% | 1.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Value Strategies 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.69 | $5.69 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $1.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.78 | $3.78 |
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 Value Strategies 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 Value Strategies Fund was 69.87%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -69.87%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 5moJul 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -47.98%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -42.98%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 10mo 29d | 2y 2moJun 2001 - Sep 2003 |
1998 bear market1998 | -35.37%Oct 1998 | 6mo 17d | 7mo 6d | 1y 1moMar 1998 - May 1999 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.81%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 6d | 1y 14dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.87% | -56.78% | -13.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.79% | -9.10% | -0.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.81% | -18.90% | -7.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.81% | -25.43% | -1.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.98% | -33.92% | -14.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.28% | -10.72% | +2.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.99% | 1.97% | +1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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