- ISIN
- US31617K7413
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Oct 24, 2006
- Category
- Government Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FVIIX Performance Chart
Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. FVIIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FVIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $970.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) has returned 0.31% so far this year and 4.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FVIIX has returned 0.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- YTD
- 0.31%
- 6M
- 0.33%
- 1Y
- 4.61%
- 3Y*
- 2.88%
- 5Y*
- -0.60%
- 10Y*
- 0.72%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
FVIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 3, 2005, FVIIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FVIIX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -1.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.15% | 1.77% | -1.63% | -0.04% | 0.20% | -0.11% | 0.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.59% | 2.26% | 0.05% | 0.49% | -0.92% | 1.38% | -0.48% | 1.16% | 0.93% | 0.60% | 0.70% | -0.41% | 6.52% |
| 2024 | -0.22% | -1.38% | 0.44% | -2.59% | 1.52% | 1.00% | 2.16% | 1.47% | 1.13% | -2.59% | 0.93% | -1.65% | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 2.80% | -2.49% | 2.71% | 0.50% | -1.18% | -0.67% | -0.34% | -0.66% | -2.55% | -1.82% | 4.16% | 3.55% | 3.80% |
| 2022 | -1.71% | -0.80% | -3.11% | -3.21% | 0.40% | -1.23% | 1.98% | -2.83% | -4.21% | -1.48% | 3.18% | -0.67% | -13.09% |
| 2021 | -0.73% | -1.56% | -1.34% | 0.64% | 0.15% | 0.60% | 1.14% | -0.15% | -0.97% | -0.13% | 0.62% | -0.51% | -2.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 2.97%, beta of -0.05, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 04, 2005.
- This fund captured 5.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -4.46%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.05 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.97%
- Beta
- -0.05
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 5.68%
- Downside Capture
- -4.46%
Expense Ratio
FVIIX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FVIIX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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 Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FVIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 2.39 | -1.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.74 | 3.25 | -1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.43 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.45 | 3.11 | -1.66 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.31 | 14.38 | -10.07 |
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 Advisor Government Income Fund Class I provided a 3.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.21 | $0.10 | $0.06 | $0.26 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.27 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 3.44% | 3.33% | 3.18% | 2.29% | 1.09% | 0.58% | 2.35% | 2.07% | 2.02% | 1.75% | 2.64% | 2.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I. 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.06 |
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 Advisor Government Income Fund Class I. 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 Advisor Government Income Fund Class I was 20.08%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I drawdown is 7.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -20.08%Oct 2023 | 3y 2mo | — | 5y 10moAug 2020 - now |
2016 pullback2016 | -4.77%Dec 2016 | 5mo 7d | 2y 3mo | 2y 8moJul 2016 - Mar 2019 |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.59%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 11mo 6d | 1y 3moMay 2013 - Aug 2014 |
2011 pullback2011 | -3.85%Feb 2011 | 3mo 5d | 3mo 22d | 6mo 27dNov 2010 - May 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.75%Mar 2020 | 9d | 13d | 22dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FVIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.08% | -56.78% | +36.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.95% | -9.10% | +6.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.43% | -18.90% | +12.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.13% | -25.43% | +7.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.08% | -33.92% | +13.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.18% | 0.00% | -7.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.75% | -10.72% | +6.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 1.97% | -0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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