FBMPX vs. RYMIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Communication Services Portfolio (FBMPX) and Rydex Telecommunications Fund (RYMIX).
FBMPX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jun 29, 1986. RYMIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Mar 31, 1998.
Performance
FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Performance Comparison
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FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBMPX Fidelity Select Communication Services Portfolio | -7.53% | 37.07% | 35.98% | 56.85% | -38.30% | 15.97% | 35.48% | 33.14% | -3.52% | 12.60% |
RYMIX Rydex Telecommunications Fund | 15.20% | 32.40% | 15.98% | 6.45% | -25.64% | 9.42% | 10.04% | 13.43% | -5.25% | 5.79% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FBMPX achieves a -7.53% return, which is significantly lower than RYMIX's 15.20% return. Over the past 10 years, FBMPX has outperformed RYMIX with an annualized return of 15.32%, while RYMIX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.92% annualized return.
FBMPX
- 1D
- 4.71%
- 1M
- -7.26%
- YTD
- -7.53%
- 6M
- -4.03%
- 1Y
- 32.24%
- 3Y*
- 30.68%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 15.32%
RYMIX
- 1D
- 2.67%
- 1M
- -2.62%
- YTD
- 15.20%
- 6M
- 20.64%
- 1Y
- 51.03%
- 3Y*
- 21.37%
- 5Y*
- 7.65%
- 10Y*
- 7.92%
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FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FBMPX has a 0.74% expense ratio, which is lower than RYMIX's 1.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FBMPX vs. RYMIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Communication Services Portfolio (FBMPX) and Rydex Telecommunications Fund (RYMIX). 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.
| FBMPX | RYMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.43 | 2.52 | -1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.07 | 3.11 | -1.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.44 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 4.29 | -2.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.51 | 17.75 | -10.24 |
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
| FBMPX | RYMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.43 | 2.52 | -1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.50 | 0.43 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 | 0.44 | +0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.63 | -0.01 | +0.64 |
Correlation
The correlation between FBMPX and RYMIX is 0.74, 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
FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Dividend Comparison
FBMPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.75%, more than RYMIX's 0.74% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBMPX Fidelity Select Communication Services Portfolio | 8.75% | 8.09% | 7.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.88% | 3.74% | 35.43% | 15.29% | 5.53% | 7.50% | 7.29% |
RYMIX Rydex Telecommunications Fund | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.17% | 1.55% | 1.42% | 0.42% | 2.16% | 3.56% | 0.26% | 3.95% | 2.13% | 3.57% |
Drawdowns
FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FBMPX drawdown since its inception was -61.77%, smaller than the maximum RYMIX drawdown of -87.85%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FBMPX and RYMIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FBMPX | RYMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.77% | -87.85% | +26.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.90% | -11.89% | -5.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.42% | -35.32% | -12.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.42% | -35.32% | -12.10% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.99% | -46.52% | +33.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.66% | -68.12% | +57.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.47% | 2.88% | +1.59% |
Volatility
FBMPX vs. RYMIX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Select Communication Services Portfolio (FBMPX) has a higher volatility of 8.77% compared to Rydex Telecommunications Fund (RYMIX) at 8.26%. This indicates that FBMPX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RYMIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FBMPX | RYMIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.77% | 8.26% | +0.51% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.55% | 13.98% | +0.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.47% | 20.35% | +3.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.23% | 17.87% | +5.36% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.88% | 18.21% | +3.67% |