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FALIX vs. ACIIX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

FALIX vs. ACIIX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I (FALIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX).

FALIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Feb 20, 1996. ACIIX is managed by American Century. It was launched on Jul 8, 1998.

Performance

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I (FALIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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FALIX vs. ACIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
FALIX
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I		0.00%19.65%26.36%23.49%-7.91%25.81%8.85%31.71%-8.42%16.93%
ACIIX
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I		3.68%12.05%10.58%4.25%-2.96%17.16%1.19%24.50%-3.53%13.69%

Returns By Period

Over the past 10 years, FALIX has outperformed ACIIX with an annualized return of 14.62%, while ACIIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.99% annualized return.

FALIX

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
0.00%
6M
-1.18%
1Y
21.95%
3Y*
20.59%
5Y*
14.03%
10Y*
14.62%

ACIIX

1D
0.92%
1M
-4.65%
YTD
3.68%
6M
5.70%
1Y
11.45%
3Y*
10.04%
5Y*
7.60%
10Y*
8.99%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I

American Century Equity Income Fund Class I

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FALIX vs. ACIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

FALIX has a 0.54% expense ratio, which is lower than ACIIX's 0.72% expense ratio.

ACIIX
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I
FALIX
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I

Return for Risk

FALIX vs. ACIIX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
FALIX
FALIX Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
FALIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8080
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FALIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
FALIX Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
FALIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
FALIX Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
ACIIX
ACIIX Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
ACIIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ACIIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
ACIIX Omega Ratio Rank: 4040
Omega Ratio Rank
ACIIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
ACIIX Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I (FALIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX). 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.

FALIXACIIXDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.47

0.95

+0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.10

1.37

+0.72

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.19

+0.26

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.15

1.29

-0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.70

5.04

-0.35

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FALIX Sharpe Ratio is 1.47, which is higher than the ACIIX Sharpe Ratio of 0.95. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FALIX and ACIIX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

FALIXACIIXDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.47

0.95

+0.52

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.87

0.71

+0.16

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.79

0.67

+0.12

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.48

0.53

-0.05

Correlation

The correlation between FALIX and ACIIX 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

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Dividend Comparison

FALIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.86%, less than ACIIX's 10.19% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
FALIX
Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I		5.86%5.86%6.10%3.43%2.28%6.51%5.39%8.35%16.78%6.13%2.25%3.16%
ACIIX
American Century Equity Income Fund Class I		10.19%10.55%11.71%8.21%8.96%7.02%2.18%7.57%9.05%12.14%8.08%10.72%

Drawdowns

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FALIX drawdown since its inception was -62.37%, which is greater than ACIIX's maximum drawdown of -39.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FALIX and ACIIX.

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Drawdown Indicators

FALIXACIIXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-62.37%

-39.16%

-23.21%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-12.28%

-8.96%

-3.32%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-21.48%

-13.49%

-7.99%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-37.51%

-32.76%

-4.75%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-4.17%

-4.86%

+0.69%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-13.32%

-5.26%

-8.06%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

3.90%

2.32%

+1.58%

Volatility

FALIX vs. ACIIX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Fidelity Advisor Large Cap Fund Class I (FALIX) is 0.00%, while American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX) has a volatility of 3.01%. This indicates that FALIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ACIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

FALIXACIIXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

0.00%

3.01%

-3.01%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

5.85%

6.12%

-0.27%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

17.16%

11.62%

+5.54%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

16.55%

10.74%

+5.81%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

18.62%

13.37%

+5.25%