EPGAX vs. FCNTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund Class A (EPGAX) and Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX).
EPGAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 3, 1996. FCNTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on May 17, 1967.
Performance
EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Performance Comparison
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EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPGAX Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund Class A | -5.44% | 14.27% | 15.57% | 35.25% | -24.67% | 22.66% | 43.38% | 33.69% | -0.04% | 34.83% |
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund Fund | -5.35% | 21.76% | 36.00% | 38.67% | -28.31% | 24.52% | 32.48% | 30.00% | -3.81% | 32.18% |
Returns By Period
The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with EPGAX having a -5.44% return and FCNTX slightly higher at -5.35%. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with EPGAX having a 15.41% annualized return and FCNTX not far ahead at 16.03%.
EPGAX
- 1D
- 4.33%
- 1M
- -5.36%
- YTD
- -5.44%
- 6M
- -4.99%
- 1Y
- 17.13%
- 3Y*
- 15.34%
- 5Y*
- 8.31%
- 10Y*
- 15.41%
FCNTX
- 1D
- 3.52%
- 1M
- -5.86%
- YTD
- -5.35%
- 6M
- -2.60%
- 1Y
- 19.23%
- 3Y*
- 24.91%
- 5Y*
- 13.21%
- 10Y*
- 16.03%
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EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EPGAX has a 0.97% expense ratio, which is higher than FCNTX's 0.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EPGAX vs. FCNTX — Risk / Return Rank
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EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund Class A (EPGAX) and Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX). 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.
| EPGAX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.82 | 1.01 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 1.56 | -0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.22 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.38 | 1.79 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.84 | 6.87 | -2.03 |
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
| EPGAX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 | 1.01 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.69 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 | 0.82 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.76 | -0.28 |
Correlation
The correlation between EPGAX and FCNTX is 0.91, 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
EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Dividend Comparison
EPGAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.66%, less than FCNTX's 4.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPGAX Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund Class A | 0.66% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.56% | 2.26% | 12.86% | 12.06% | 9.56% | 7.10% | 12.35% | 6.39% | 2.37% |
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund Fund | 4.93% | 5.21% | 4.19% | 3.78% | 11.87% | 10.80% | 8.01% | 4.16% | 7.46% | 6.08% | 3.81% | 5.33% |
Drawdowns
EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EPGAX drawdown since its inception was -63.20%, which is greater than FCNTX's maximum drawdown of -49.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EPGAX and FCNTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EPGAX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.20% | -49.19% | -14.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.80% | -11.30% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.60% | -32.59% | +1.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.17% | -32.59% | +1.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.89% | -8.18% | -0.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.32% | -8.18% | -8.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.66% | 2.95% | +0.71% |
Volatility
EPGAX vs. FCNTX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Fund Class A (EPGAX) has a higher volatility of 7.81% compared to Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX) at 6.51%. This indicates that EPGAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FCNTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EPGAX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.81% | 6.51% | +1.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.35% | 11.12% | +2.23% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.88% | 19.95% | +1.93% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.75% | 19.19% | +1.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.77% | 19.64% | +1.13% |