FCSSX vs. VCMDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund (FCSSX) and Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares (VCMDX).
FCSSX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 30, 2009. VCMDX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jun 25, 2019.
Performance
FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Performance Comparison
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FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCSSX Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 16.55% | 15.43% | 5.36% | -8.25% | -47.85% | 27.59% | -3.11% | 1.97% |
VCMDX Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 18.30% | 18.20% | 5.27% | -7.45% | 13.83% | 34.82% | 5.07% | 2.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FCSSX achieves a 16.55% return, which is significantly lower than VCMDX's 18.30% return.
FCSSX
- 1D
- -0.03%
- 1M
- 5.27%
- YTD
- 16.55%
- 6M
- 22.88%
- 1Y
- 23.54%
- 3Y*
- 11.27%
- 5Y*
- -4.11%
- 10Y*
- -1.11%
VCMDX
- 1D
- 0.39%
- 1M
- 6.43%
- YTD
- 18.30%
- 6M
- 24.60%
- 1Y
- 26.59%
- 3Y*
- 12.12%
- 5Y*
- 14.20%
- 10Y*
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FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FCSSX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than VCMDX's 0.20% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
FCSSX vs. VCMDX — Risk / Return Rank
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FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund (FCSSX) and Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares (VCMDX). 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.
| FCSSX | VCMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.59 | 1.76 | -0.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.10 | 2.25 | -0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.33 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 3.10 | -0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.54 | 9.46 | -1.92 |
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
| FCSSX | VCMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.59 | 1.76 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.14 | 0.90 | -1.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.05 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.19 | 0.83 | -1.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between FCSSX and VCMDX is 0.94, 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
FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Dividend Comparison
FCSSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.31%, less than VCMDX's 12.86% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCSSX Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 2.31% | 2.69% | 12.74% | 4.53% | 1.27% | 41.74% | 0.44% | 1.49% | 6.76% | 0.53% |
VCMDX Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 12.86% | 15.21% | 2.19% | 2.50% | 14.21% | 30.56% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FCSSX drawdown since its inception was -73.85%, which is greater than VCMDX's maximum drawdown of -26.67%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FCSSX and VCMDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FCSSX | VCMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.85% | -26.67% | -47.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.20% | -8.92% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -66.47% | -25.45% | -41.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -66.47% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -61.50% | -1.31% | -60.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -44.50% | -11.10% | -33.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.28% | 2.93% | +0.35% |
Volatility
FCSSX vs. VCMDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund (FCSSX) is 5.41%, while Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares (VCMDX) has a volatility of 5.98%. This indicates that FCSSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VCMDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FCSSX | VCMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.41% | 5.98% | -0.57% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.68% | 12.19% | -0.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.47% | 15.62% | -0.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 28.81% | 15.81% | +13.00% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.22% | 15.40% | +6.82% |