Fidelity Series 5+ Year Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund (FSTDX) Alternatives
Fidelity Series 5+ Year Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund (FSTDX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FSTDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FSTDX
FSTDX charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FSTDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | Dec 13, 2006 | FSTDX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | Oct 17, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | Mar 30, 2006 | FSTDX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | Aug 16, 2024 | FSTDX vs FSPWX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | Nov 4, 2025 | FSTDX vs FFNYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FSTDX
Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 97 | Feb 27, 2003 | FSTDX vs IPBAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused B... | 96 | Sep 28, 2006 | FSTDX vs TRBFX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 17, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 95 | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTIPX |
Top Performing FSTDX Alternatives (YTD)
FSTDX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.78% | Feb 27, 2003 | FSTDX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Multi-Asset Re... | 9.31% | Jul 28, 2011 | FSTDX vs SEIAX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | 1.02% | Jan 17, 2022 | FSTDX vs FSTZX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 17, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FSTDX
FSTDX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.78% | Oct 17, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.79% | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.81% | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTIPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.87% | Mar 31, 2010 | FSTDX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.96% | Mar 31, 2010 | FSTDX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FSTDX
FSTDX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 17, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.95% | Oct 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs VTIPX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | -1.03% | Jan 17, 2022 | FSTDX vs FSTZX | |
| iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund | -1.12% | Feb 15, 2016 | FSTDX vs BIIPX |
Other Mutual Funds from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | FSTDX vs FXAIX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.77% | — | FSTDX vs FZROX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -13.03% | — | FSTDX vs FSPGX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Technology Equities | 94 | 0.00% | Jul 29, 1985 | FSTDX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.77% | — | FSTDX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | -11.15% | Dec 31, 1987 | FSTDX vs FBGRX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -7.30% | — | FSTDX vs FNILX | |
| Fidelity Contrafund Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -8.57% | May 17, 1967 | FSTDX vs FCNTX | |
| Fidelity International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | -1.94% | Nov 5, 1997 | FSTDX vs FSPSX | |
| Fidelity Total International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | -1.15% | Jun 7, 2016 | FSTDX vs FTIHX |
Often Compared With FSTDX
What investors most often compare with FSTDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 42 | 0.33% | May 16, 2012 | FSTDX vs FIPDX |
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