- ISIN
- US3163908300
- CUSIP
- 316390830
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Jul 28, 1985
- Category
- Communications Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
FSTCX Performance Chart
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. FSTCX is currently trading at $66 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSTCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,231.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) has returned 12.09% so far this year and 12.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSTCX has returned 6.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio
- 1D
- -0.78%
- 1M
- -8.03%
- YTD
- 12.09%
- 6M
- 11.46%
- 1Y
- 12.15%
- 3Y*
- 20.06%
- 5Y*
- 4.25%
- 10Y*
- 6.91%
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%
FSTCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 1985, FSTCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +26.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, FSTCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.98% | 2.71% | 2.23% | 2.63% | 5.73% | -9.72% | 12.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.55% | 8.46% | 0.41% | -3.70% | 0.34% | 8.38% | -0.96% | 2.90% | -2.06% | 2.07% | -3.76% | 0.38% | 11.63% |
| 2024 | 2.12% | -4.70% | 0.72% | -2.95% | 7.44% | 1.03% | 5.11% | 3.54% | 7.37% | 0.50% | 6.25% | -5.94% | 21.18% |
| 2023 | 12.27% | -5.78% | -1.32% | -1.42% | -9.01% | 5.56% | -4.53% | 5.98% | -4.56% | 1.65% | 5.68% | 4.64% | 7.29% |
| 2022 | -2.38% | -2.53% | 1.32% | -6.06% | 7.90% | -4.41% | -1.89% | -6.04% | -12.16% | 10.09% | 3.47% | -3.65% | -16.99% |
| 2021 | -0.48% | -1.12% | 5.13% | 3.73% | -0.17% | -0.44% | -0.24% | -0.18% | -3.16% | -3.05% | -5.62% | 3.41% | -2.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.51%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 1985.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.63, 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
- 1.51%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 101.75%
- Downside Capture
- 101.69%
Expense Ratio
FSTCX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSTCX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) 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.
| FSTCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.32 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.40 | 2.46 | -1.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.60 | 10.92 | -6.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio provided a 2.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.72 | $1.52 | $1.19 | $1.71 | $3.61 | $8.84 | $5.52 | $2.04 | $1.70 | $11.72 | $4.47 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.61% | 2.57% | 2.19% | 3.72% | 8.13% | 15.37% | 8.11% | 3.33% | 3.23% | 19.90% | 6.40% | 1.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio. 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 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $3.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.83 | $8.84 |
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 Select Telecommunications Portfolio. 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 Select Telecommunications Portfolio was 82.81%, occurring on Aug 7, 2002. Recovery took 4302 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio drawdown is 10.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -82.81%Aug 2002 | 2y 4mo | 17y 1mo | 19y 5moMar 2000 - Sep 2019 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.10%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 29d | 5mo 18dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -34.08%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 2y 26d | 3y 5moMay 2021 - Nov 2024 |
1990 bear market1990 | -28.16%Sep 1990 | 8mo 23d | 1y 7d | 1y 9moJan 1990 - Oct 1991 |
Black Monday1987 | -26.04%Dec 1987 | 2mo 7d | 1y 25d | 1y 3moOct 1987 - Jan 1989 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSTCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.81% | -56.78% | -26.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.52% | -9.10% | -1.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.00% | -18.90% | +7.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.00% | -25.43% | -7.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.08% | -33.92% | -0.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.52% | -3.21% | -7.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.62% | -10.71% | -13.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.19% | 2.04% | +1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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