FACDX vs. FBTTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX) and Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M (FBTTX).
FACDX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 3, 1996. FBTTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 27, 2000.
Performance
FACDX vs. FBTTX - Performance Comparison
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FACDX vs. FBTTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | -6.09% | 14.19% | 3.97% | 3.81% | -13.07% | 11.25% | 21.07% | 27.89% | 7.20% | 24.09% |
FBTTX Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M | 2.18% | 39.21% | 5.08% | 10.43% | -8.22% | -3.35% | 31.82% | 25.39% | -4.19% | 25.37% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FACDX achieves a -6.09% return, which is significantly lower than FBTTX's 2.18% return. Over the past 10 years, FACDX has underperformed FBTTX with an annualized return of 8.73%, while FBTTX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.54% annualized return.
FACDX
- 1D
- 3.94%
- 1M
- -5.35%
- YTD
- -6.09%
- 6M
- 2.89%
- 1Y
- 9.91%
- 3Y*
- 4.81%
- 5Y*
- 1.94%
- 10Y*
- 8.73%
FBTTX
- 1D
- 5.09%
- 1M
- -0.77%
- YTD
- 2.18%
- 6M
- 15.39%
- 1Y
- 55.03%
- 3Y*
- 20.14%
- 5Y*
- 8.63%
- 10Y*
- 11.54%
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FACDX vs. FBTTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FACDX has a 0.97% expense ratio, which is lower than FBTTX's 1.28% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FACDX vs. FBTTX — Risk / Return Rank
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FACDX vs. FBTTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX) and Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M (FBTTX). 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.
| FACDX | FBTTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.45 | 1.92 | -1.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.76 | 2.52 | -1.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.32 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.59 | 3.13 | -2.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.82 | 12.48 | -10.65 |
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
| FACDX | FBTTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.45 | 1.92 | -1.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.11 | 0.37 | -0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.57 | 0.30 | +0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between FACDX and FBTTX is 0.83, 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
FACDX vs. FBTTX - Dividend Comparison
FACDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 14.15%, more than FBTTX's 1.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | 14.15% | 13.28% | 12.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.24% | 5.94% | 0.32% | 5.08% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.66% |
FBTTX Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M | 1.50% | 1.53% | 6.41% | 0.93% | 0.00% | 21.60% | 8.79% | 7.10% | 2.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.42% |
Drawdowns
FACDX vs. FBTTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FACDX drawdown since its inception was -44.55%, smaller than the maximum FBTTX drawdown of -63.75%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FACDX and FBTTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FACDX | FBTTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.55% | -63.75% | +19.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.43% | -13.58% | +0.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.35% | -36.64% | +7.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -29.35% | -39.04% | +9.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.01% | -2.61% | -7.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.36% | -21.95% | +12.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.31% | 3.72% | +0.59% |
Volatility
FACDX vs. FBTTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX) is 7.07%, while Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M (FBTTX) has a volatility of 9.37%. This indicates that FACDX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FBTTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FACDX | FBTTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.07% | 9.37% | -2.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.62% | 17.02% | -5.40% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.76% | 25.99% | -7.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.76% | 23.31% | -5.55% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.79% | 24.58% | -5.79% |