FBAKX vs. VTTHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Balanced Fund Class K (FBAKX) and Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund (VTTHX).
FBAKX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Nov 6, 1986. VTTHX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Oct 27, 2003.
Performance
FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Performance Comparison
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FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBAKX Fidelity Balanced Fund Class K | -3.70% | 15.19% | 16.17% | 20.40% | -18.22% | 18.40% | 22.51% | 24.50% | -3.89% | 16.62% |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | -3.07% | 17.55% | 11.56% | 17.37% | -16.64% | 12.96% | 14.80% | 22.44% | -6.57% | 16.81% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FBAKX achieves a -3.70% return, which is significantly lower than VTTHX's -3.07% return. Over the past 10 years, FBAKX has outperformed VTTHX with an annualized return of 10.60%, while VTTHX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.73% annualized return.
FBAKX
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- -5.81%
- YTD
- -3.70%
- 6M
- -0.90%
- 1Y
- 14.05%
- 3Y*
- 12.99%
- 5Y*
- 7.52%
- 10Y*
- 10.60%
VTTHX
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- -6.88%
- YTD
- -3.07%
- 6M
- -0.64%
- 1Y
- 13.90%
- 3Y*
- 12.09%
- 5Y*
- 6.37%
- 10Y*
- 8.73%
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FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FBAKX has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is higher than VTTHX's 0.08% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FBAKX vs. VTTHX — Risk / Return Rank
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FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Balanced Fund Class K (FBAKX) and Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund (VTTHX). 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.
| FBAKX | VTTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.24 | 1.25 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.79 | 1.80 | -0.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.26 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.59 | 1.60 | -0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.42 | 7.13 | +0.29 |
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
| FBAKX | VTTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.24 | 1.25 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.57 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 | 0.71 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.63 | 0.50 | +0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between FBAKX and VTTHX is 0.96, 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
FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Dividend Comparison
FBAKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.94%, more than VTTHX's 3.05% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBAKX Fidelity Balanced Fund Class K | 5.94% | 5.72% | 5.74% | 2.35% | 8.15% | 9.74% | 5.97% | 4.31% | 11.09% | 7.98% | 3.16% | 7.79% |
VTTHX Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | 3.05% | 2.96% | 3.12% | 2.47% | 2.71% | 19.52% | 2.50% | 2.33% | 2.69% | 0.16% | 2.77% | 4.67% |
Drawdowns
FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FBAKX drawdown since its inception was -41.40%, smaller than the maximum VTTHX drawdown of -51.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FBAKX and VTTHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FBAKX | VTTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.40% | -51.76% | +10.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.12% | -8.03% | -0.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.84% | -23.53% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.68% | -27.15% | +0.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.47% | -7.17% | +0.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.18% | -6.13% | +0.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.74% | 1.80% | -0.06% |
Volatility
FBAKX vs. VTTHX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Balanced Fund Class K (FBAKX) is 3.48%, while Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund (VTTHX) has a volatility of 3.81%. This indicates that FBAKX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VTTHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FBAKX | VTTHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.48% | 3.81% | -0.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.47% | 6.60% | -0.13% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.79% | 11.21% | +0.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.16% | 11.30% | +0.86% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.73% | 12.43% | +0.30% |