FBTIX vs. FACDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class (FBTIX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX).
FBTIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 27, 2000. FACDX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 3, 1996.
Performance
FBTIX vs. FACDX - Performance Comparison
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FBTIX vs. FACDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBTIX Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | -2.62% | 39.91% | 5.63% | 11.02% | -7.74% | -2.86% | 32.53% | 26.11% | -3.61% | 26.15% |
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | -9.65% | 14.19% | 3.97% | 3.81% | -13.07% | 11.25% | 21.07% | 27.89% | 7.20% | 24.09% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FBTIX achieves a -2.62% return, which is significantly higher than FACDX's -9.65% return. Over the past 10 years, FBTIX has outperformed FACDX with an annualized return of 11.60%, while FACDX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.31% annualized return.
FBTIX
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- -6.04%
- YTD
- -2.62%
- 6M
- 11.57%
- 1Y
- 43.10%
- 3Y*
- 18.79%
- 5Y*
- 8.22%
- 10Y*
- 11.60%
FACDX
- 1D
- -0.72%
- 1M
- -9.52%
- YTD
- -9.65%
- 6M
- 0.11%
- 1Y
- 4.26%
- 3Y*
- 3.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.21%
- 10Y*
- 8.31%
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FBTIX vs. FACDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FBTIX has a 0.73% expense ratio, which is lower than FACDX's 0.97% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FBTIX vs. FACDX — Risk / Return Rank
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FBTIX vs. FACDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class (FBTIX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX). 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.
| FBTIX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.58 | 0.21 | +1.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.12 | 0.42 | +1.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.05 | +0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.40 | 0.21 | +2.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.76 | 0.63 | +9.13 |
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
| FBTIX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.58 | 0.21 | +1.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.36 | 0.07 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.44 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.32 | 0.56 | -0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between FBTIX and FACDX 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
FBTIX vs. FACDX - Dividend Comparison
FBTIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.42%, less than FACDX's 14.70% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FBTIX Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | 1.42% | 1.39% | 5.69% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 18.74% | 8.01% | 6.44% | 2.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.23% |
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | 14.70% | 13.28% | 12.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.24% | 5.94% | 0.32% | 5.08% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.66% |
Drawdowns
FBTIX vs. FACDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FBTIX drawdown since its inception was -63.45%, which is greater than FACDX's maximum drawdown of -44.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FBTIX and FACDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FBTIX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.45% | -44.55% | -18.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.62% | -13.43% | -0.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.41% | -29.35% | -7.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.64% | -29.35% | -9.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.21% | -13.43% | +6.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.73% | -9.36% | -11.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.09% | 4.42% | -0.33% |
Volatility
FBTIX vs. FACDX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class (FBTIX) has a higher volatility of 7.77% compared to Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX) at 5.59%. This indicates that FBTIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FACDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FBTIX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.77% | 5.59% | +2.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.36% | 11.00% | +5.36% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 25.57% | 18.38% | +7.19% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 23.23% | 17.68% | +5.55% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 24.54% | 18.75% | +5.79% |