BGGSX vs. FSELX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (BGGSX) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX).
BGGSX is managed by Baillie Gifford Funds. It was launched on Apr 28, 2017. FSELX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 29, 1985.
Performance
BGGSX vs. FSELX - Performance Comparison
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BGGSX vs. FSELX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGGSX Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund | -18.63% | 10.25% | 30.44% | 45.93% | -52.50% | -11.13% | 125.42% | 30.00% | 8.31% | 16.54% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 0.00% | 52.17% | 49.68% | 78.49% | -35.27% | 59.16% | 44.33% | 64.50% | -12.01% | 25.03% |
Returns By Period
BGGSX
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -8.42%
- YTD
- -18.63%
- 6M
- -24.58%
- 1Y
- -0.79%
- 3Y*
- 13.30%
- 5Y*
- -6.20%
- 10Y*
- —
FSELX
- 1D
- -4.27%
- 1M
- -9.75%
- YTD
- 0.00%
- 6M
- 7.40%
- 1Y
- 85.27%
- 3Y*
- 43.05%
- 5Y*
- 30.67%
- 10Y*
- 31.42%
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BGGSX vs. FSELX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BGGSX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than FSELX's 0.68% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BGGSX vs. FSELX — Risk / Return Rank
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BGGSX vs. FSELX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (BGGSX) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX). 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.
| BGGSX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | 2.07 | -2.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.11 | 2.72 | -2.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.38 | -0.37 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.21 | 4.58 | -4.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.59 | 18.71 | -19.30 |
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
| BGGSX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.07 | 2.07 | -2.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.18 | 0.80 | -0.98 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.91 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.49 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between BGGSX and FSELX is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BGGSX vs. FSELX - Dividend Comparison
BGGSX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FSELX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.11%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGGSX Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.38% | 2.61% | 3.29% | 1.35% | 2.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 11.11% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
Drawdowns
BGGSX vs. FSELX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BGGSX drawdown since its inception was -68.76%, smaller than the maximum FSELX drawdown of -82.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BGGSX and FSELX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BGGSX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.76% | -82.54% | +13.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.08% | -17.23% | -8.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -67.71% | -46.37% | -21.34% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -46.37% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -40.52% | -14.38% | -26.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.99% | -28.82% | +3.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.29% | 4.21% | +5.08% |
Volatility
BGGSX vs. FSELX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (BGGSX) is 7.11%, while Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) has a volatility of 10.47%. This indicates that BGGSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSELX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BGGSX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.11% | 10.47% | -3.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.43% | 24.91% | -8.48% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 28.63% | 40.89% | -12.26% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 35.37% | 38.58% | -3.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 32.33% | 34.71% | -2.38% |