FCTWX vs. LTFIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2025 Fund Class C (FCTWX) and Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund (LTFIX).
FCTWX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Nov 6, 2003. LTFIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2008.
Performance
FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Performance Comparison
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FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCTWX Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2025 Fund Class C | -2.29% | 14.97% | 6.84% | 12.34% | -17.47% | 8.75% | 13.09% | 19.07% | -6.34% | 14.62% |
LTFIX Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | -5.21% | 17.80% | 17.28% | 20.33% | -18.84% | 17.73% | 16.47% | 27.27% | -9.03% | 22.52% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FCTWX achieves a -2.29% return, which is significantly higher than LTFIX's -5.21% return. Over the past 10 years, FCTWX has underperformed LTFIX with an annualized return of 6.36%, while LTFIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.20% annualized return.
FCTWX
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- -6.30%
- YTD
- -2.29%
- 6M
- -0.58%
- 1Y
- 10.62%
- 3Y*
- 8.67%
- 5Y*
- 3.45%
- 10Y*
- 6.36%
LTFIX
- 1D
- -0.30%
- 1M
- -8.30%
- YTD
- -5.21%
- 6M
- -2.99%
- 1Y
- 12.51%
- 3Y*
- 14.10%
- 5Y*
- 7.41%
- 10Y*
- 10.20%
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FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FCTWX has a 1.62% expense ratio, which is higher than LTFIX's 0.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FCTWX vs. LTFIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2025 Fund Class C (FCTWX) and Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund (LTFIX). 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.
| FCTWX | LTFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 0.80 | +0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.57 | 1.24 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.18 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.41 | 0.94 | +0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.88 | 4.55 | +1.33 |
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
| FCTWX | LTFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.11 | 0.80 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | 0.48 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | 0.65 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.39 | 0.42 | -0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between FCTWX and LTFIX 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
FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Dividend Comparison
FCTWX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.38%, less than LTFIX's 9.21% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCTWX Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2025 Fund Class C | 7.38% | 7.21% | 3.17% | 1.33% | 8.34% | 8.77% | 5.65% | 5.88% | 8.78% | 3.95% | 3.79% | 4.30% |
LTFIX Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 9.21% | 8.73% | 8.47% | 4.17% | 8.60% | 5.83% | 3.91% | 6.03% | 6.60% | 3.51% | 3.99% | 4.51% |
Drawdowns
FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FCTWX drawdown since its inception was -49.97%, smaller than the maximum LTFIX drawdown of -52.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FCTWX and LTFIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FCTWX | LTFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.97% | -52.73% | +2.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.10% | -11.48% | +4.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.34% | -26.80% | +2.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.34% | -33.50% | +9.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.43% | -8.71% | +2.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.37% | -7.70% | +1.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.70% | 2.37% | -0.67% |
Volatility
FCTWX vs. LTFIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Advisor Freedom 2025 Fund Class C (FCTWX) is 3.70%, while Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund (LTFIX) has a volatility of 4.93%. This indicates that FCTWX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LTFIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FCTWX | LTFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.70% | 4.93% | -1.23% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.83% | 8.89% | -3.06% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.66% | 15.73% | -6.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.80% | 15.37% | -5.57% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.08% | 15.77% | -5.69% |