- ISIN
- US3158052833
- CUSIP
- 315805283
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Feb 20, 1996
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FSSMX Performance Chart
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund (FSSMX) is up 21.3% since the beginning of the year. FSSMX is currently trading at $56 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSSMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,503.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund (FSSMX) has returned 21.28% so far this year and 24.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSSMX has returned 11.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund
- 1D
- 1.51%
- 1M
- 5.31%
- YTD
- 21.28%
- 6M
- 9.99%
- 1Y
- 24.05%
- 3Y*
- 14.89%
- 5Y*
- 8.49%
- 10Y*
- 11.87%
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%
FSSMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2012, FSSMX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FSSMX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.49% | 4.96% | -4.98% | 9.43% | 2.74% | 3.52% | 21.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.46% | -3.94% | -5.70% | -1.93% | 5.64% | 4.28% | 0.95% | 2.22% | 0.50% | 0.46% | 2.77% | -7.37% | 2.35% |
| 2024 | -1.79% | 6.12% | 4.56% | -6.07% | 4.50% | -2.15% | 5.79% | -0.18% | 1.73% | -1.34% | 9.28% | -7.20% | 12.50% |
| 2023 | 10.39% | -2.09% | -2.68% | -0.62% | -3.50% | 8.43% | 4.35% | -3.50% | -5.24% | -4.86% | 8.00% | 9.25% | 17.16% |
| 2022 | -7.76% | 1.80% | 3.13% | -6.21% | 0.63% | -10.44% | 10.02% | -4.91% | -9.19% | 9.58% | 5.71% | -4.41% | -13.90% |
| 2021 | 0.53% | 6.93% | 4.91% | 5.05% | 0.71% | -1.37% | -0.74% | 2.25% | -2.97% | 4.58% | -4.16% | 6.10% | 23.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.43%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 06, 2012.
- This fund participated in 108.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.62% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.81, 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
- -1.43%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 99.62%
- Downside Capture
- 108.00%
Expense Ratio
FSSMX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSSMX ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund (FSSMX) 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.
| FSSMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.98 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.49 | 2.78 | -0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.95 | 12.44 | -4.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap 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 | $1.40 | $0.32 | $3.46 | $5.82 | $0.96 | $1.51 | $6.33 | $1.65 | $0.32 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.10% | 0.78% | 9.73% | 12.87% | 2.31% | 4.03% | 21.01% | 4.12% | 0.92% | 1.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap 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 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.46 | $3.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.82 | $5.82 |
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 Stock Selector Mid Cap 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 Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund was 43.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -43.37%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 22d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.00%Sep 2022 | 10mo 13d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.82%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 6mo 22d | 11mo 5dNov 2024 - Oct 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.67%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 4mo 10d | 8mo 6dAug 2018 - May 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.66%Feb 2016 | 7mo 23d | 9mo 29d | 1y 5moJun 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSSMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.37% | -56.78% | +13.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.78% | -9.10% | -0.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.82% | -18.90% | -3.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.00% | -25.43% | +1.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.37% | -33.92% | -9.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.07% | -10.71% | +5.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.05% | 2.03% | +1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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