Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A (FWAFX)
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund invests in securities issued throughout the world. It normally invests primarily in common stocks. The fund allocates investments across different countries and regions. It uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US31618H7052 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Fidelity |
| Inception Date | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
FWAFX has a high expense ratio of 1.29%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A had a return of 30.68% year-to-date (YTD) and 39.38% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A had an annualized return of 6.87%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 30.68% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | 1.65% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | 11.00% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | 39.38% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.95% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.87% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FWAFX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.72% | 9.30% | 4.25% | -3.86% | 6.86% | 0.98% | -0.48% | 2.79% | 2.61% | -1.90% | 30.68% | ||
| 2023 | 6.07% | -2.52% | 3.33% | 1.67% | 1.57% | 6.20% | 2.73% | -1.48% | -5.63% | -2.64% | 9.74% | 4.23% | 24.62% |
| 2022 | -9.15% | -4.43% | 2.61% | -8.42% | -0.14% | -8.06% | 7.60% | -5.48% | -9.67% | 5.97% | 6.14% | -9.24% | -29.75% |
| 2021 | -2.16% | 3.79% | 0.67% | 5.01% | 1.32% | 2.40% | 0.64% | 4.52% | -4.55% | 6.15% | -1.55% | -10.31% | 4.81% |
| 2020 | -0.21% | -6.12% | -11.67% | 12.00% | 8.02% | 4.53% | 6.25% | 8.19% | -2.55% | -4.05% | 10.57% | -3.07% | 20.54% |
| 2019 | 6.87% | 3.85% | 2.52% | 3.85% | -5.04% | 5.50% | 0.81% | -0.95% | -1.22% | 2.55% | 3.03% | -0.26% | 23.06% |
| 2018 | 7.73% | -3.66% | -1.55% | 0.82% | 2.75% | -0.14% | 1.67% | 3.56% | 1.24% | -9.78% | 1.13% | -14.91% | -12.54% |
| 2017 | 3.24% | 2.20% | 1.89% | 2.84% | 3.35% | -0.12% | 3.93% | 1.68% | 1.00% | 3.65% | 1.47% | -5.24% | 21.37% |
| 2016 | -6.68% | -1.80% | 6.00% | 0.94% | 1.16% | -1.65% | 3.82% | -0.18% | 1.71% | -3.49% | -1.01% | 0.55% | -1.23% |
| 2015 | -0.59% | 5.96% | -0.17% | 0.09% | 2.06% | -0.76% | 2.38% | -7.17% | -3.53% | 5.93% | 0.66% | -0.54% | 3.64% |
| 2014 | -1.84% | 5.67% | -3.40% | -1.72% | 2.79% | 2.43% | -3.40% | 2.25% | -3.00% | 1.61% | 1.22% | -0.88% | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 4.45% | 0.24% | 2.93% | 2.85% | 0.80% | -2.70% | 6.87% | -2.38% | 6.32% | 3.28% | 2.22% | 4.01% | 32.40% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FWAFX is 55, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A (FWAFX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A provided a 0.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.11 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.02 | $0.09 | $0.12 | $0.89 | $2.40 | $2.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.51% | 0.66% | 0.46% | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.42% | 0.07% | 0.36% | 0.56% | 4.03% | 10.87% | 8.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| 2013 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A. 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 Worldwide Fund Class A was 41.35%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A drawdown is 1.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.35% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -31.53% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 71 | Jul 2, 2020 | 94 |
| -26.55% | Sep 28, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 285 | Feb 12, 2020 | 345 |
| -22.49% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 303 | Dec 18, 2012 | 411 |
| -18.86% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 275 | Mar 16, 2017 | 418 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fidelity Advisor Worldwide Fund Class A volatility is 4.35%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.