AHSAX vs. FHCCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C (FHCCX).
AHSAX is managed by Alger. It was launched on Apr 30, 2002. FHCCX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Nov 3, 1997.
Performance
AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Performance Comparison
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AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AHSAX Alger Health Sciences Fund | -5.75% | 10.14% | 1.17% | -4.26% | -17.04% | 3.26% | 30.99% | 22.02% | 5.71% | 33.06% |
FHCCX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C | -9.80% | -5.49% | 3.20% | 3.02% | -13.72% | 10.43% | 20.15% | 26.96% | 6.37% | 23.12% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, AHSAX achieves a -5.75% return, which is significantly higher than FHCCX's -9.80% return. Over the past 10 years, AHSAX has outperformed FHCCX with an annualized return of 8.21%, while FHCCX has yielded a comparatively lower 5.57% annualized return.
AHSAX
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -8.71%
- YTD
- -5.75%
- 6M
- 7.29%
- 1Y
- 14.55%
- 3Y*
- 2.02%
- 5Y*
- -2.34%
- 10Y*
- 8.21%
FHCCX
- 1D
- -0.72%
- 1M
- -9.58%
- YTD
- -9.80%
- 6M
- -16.82%
- 1Y
- -13.69%
- 3Y*
- -3.33%
- 5Y*
- -3.13%
- 10Y*
- 5.57%
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AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
AHSAX has a 1.05% expense ratio, which is lower than FHCCX's 1.72% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
AHSAX vs. FHCCX — Risk / Return Rank
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AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C (FHCCX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| AHSAX | FHCCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.91 | -0.56 | +1.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | -0.55 | +1.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 0.90 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.50 | -0.55 | +2.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.92 | -1.35 | +6.26 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| AHSAX | FHCCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 | -0.56 | +1.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.10 | -0.16 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.35 | 0.29 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.31 | 0.45 | -0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between AHSAX and FHCCX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Dividend Comparison
Neither AHSAX nor FHCCX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AHSAX Alger Health Sciences Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.18% | 11.68% | 6.98% | 7.82% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FHCCX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.32% | 6.85% | 0.41% | 6.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.84% |
Drawdowns
AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum AHSAX drawdown since its inception was -46.23%, roughly equal to the maximum FHCCX drawdown of -45.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AHSAX and FHCCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| AHSAX | FHCCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.23% | -45.28% | -0.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.67% | -27.25% | +17.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.04% | -29.67% | -15.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.04% | -29.67% | -15.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -31.45% | -27.25% | -4.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.61% | -10.12% | -4.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 11.08% | -8.13% |
Volatility
AHSAX vs. FHCCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Alger Health Sciences Fund (AHSAX) is 4.84%, while Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C (FHCCX) has a volatility of 5.59%. This indicates that AHSAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FHCCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| AHSAX | FHCCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.84% | 5.59% | -0.75% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.50% | 22.17% | -10.67% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.42% | 25.40% | -8.98% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.29% | 19.34% | +4.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.37% | 19.55% | +3.82% |