- ISIN
- US3157934304
- CUSIP
- 315793430
- Issuer
- Fidelity
- Inception Date
- Jun 8, 2017
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FYLSX Performance Chart
Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund (FYLSX) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. FYLSX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FYLSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,663.
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Returns By Period
Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund (FYLSX) has returned 12.05% so far this year and 24.39% over the past 12 months.
Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund
- 1D
- 2.24%
- 1M
- -1.02%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- YTD
- 12.05%
- 1Y
- 24.39%
- 3Y*
- 19.02%
- 5Y*
- 10.71%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 12.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
FYLSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2017, FYLSX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FYLSX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.61% | 2.28% | -6.19% | 9.30% | 3.82% | 1.21% | -1.85% | 12.05% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.49% | -0.23% | -3.16% | 0.62% | 5.39% | 4.51% | 0.92% | 2.52% | 3.48% | 1.78% | 0.13% | 1.59% | 22.85% |
| 2024 | -0.00% | 4.33% | 3.34% | -3.39% | 4.24% | 1.26% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.10% | -2.35% | 3.60% | 0.21% | 18.32% |
| 2023 | 8.15% | -3.26% | 2.69% | 1.22% | -1.02% | 5.14% | 3.29% | -2.93% | -4.17% | -3.05% | 8.78% | 5.53% | 21.03% |
| 2022 | -4.33% | -3.07% | 0.83% | -7.61% | 0.29% | -8.29% | 6.55% | -3.54% | -9.37% | 5.33% | 8.81% | -4.16% | -18.70% |
| 2021 | -0.00% | 3.04% | 2.13% | 3.93% | 1.77% | 1.09% | 0.15% | 2.31% | -3.46% | 4.67% | -2.75% | 3.22% | 16.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.23%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2017.
- This fund participated in 87.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.23%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 85.83%
- Downside Capture
- 87.68%
Expense Ratio
FYLSX has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FYLSX ranks 67 for risk / return — above 67% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund (FYLSX) 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.
| FYLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.25 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 2.00 | +0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.02 | 8.49 | +1.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund provided a 6.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.10 | $0.55 | $1.01 | $0.26 | $0.58 | $0.90 | $0.68 | $0.75 | $0.74 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 6.67% | 3.62% | 7.86% | 2.22% | 5.82% | 6.93% | 5.73% | 7.01% | 8.17% | 3.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 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 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $1.01 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.90 |
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 Flex Freedom Blend 2050 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 Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund was 31.26%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2050 Fund drawdown is 2.20%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-31.26%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-27.51%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-18.05%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-15.38%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dFeb 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-9.47%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| FYLSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.26% | -56.78% | +25.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.47% | -9.10% | -0.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.38% | -18.90% | +3.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.51% | -25.43% | -2.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.20% | -1.58% | -0.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.38% | -10.70% | +5.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.27% | 2.14% | +0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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