FDFAX vs. THOPX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) and Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX).
FDFAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 28, 1985. THOPX is managed by Thompson IM. It was launched on Feb 10, 1992.
Performance
FDFAX vs. THOPX - Performance Comparison
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FDFAX vs. THOPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FDFAX Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio | 5.95% | -1.31% | -0.14% | 3.02% | -0.44% | 14.43% | 11.60% | 31.79% | -15.91% | 12.15% |
THOPX Thompson Bond Fund | 0.09% | 7.98% | 11.54% | 6.98% | -7.28% | 5.75% | -1.71% | 5.56% | 1.80% | 4.75% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FDFAX achieves a 5.95% return, which is significantly higher than THOPX's 0.09% return. Over the past 10 years, FDFAX has outperformed THOPX with an annualized return of 5.17%, while THOPX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.39% annualized return.
FDFAX
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- -7.93%
- YTD
- 5.95%
- 6M
- 8.03%
- 1Y
- 3.89%
- 3Y*
- 1.86%
- 5Y*
- 3.46%
- 10Y*
- 5.17%
THOPX
- 1D
- 0.29%
- 1M
- -1.20%
- YTD
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 1.68%
- 1Y
- 5.54%
- 3Y*
- 8.48%
- 5Y*
- 4.13%
- 10Y*
- 4.39%
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FDFAX vs. THOPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FDFAX has a 0.73% expense ratio, which is higher than THOPX's 0.71% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FDFAX vs. THOPX — Risk / Return Rank
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FDFAX vs. THOPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) and Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX). 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.
| FDFAX | THOPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.35 | 2.67 | -2.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.62 | 3.79 | -3.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.58 | -0.51 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 3.56 | -3.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.03 | 14.40 | -13.37 |
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
| FDFAX | THOPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.35 | 2.67 | -2.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.25 | 1.95 | -1.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.35 | 2.00 | -1.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.81 | 1.25 | -0.44 |
Correlation
The correlation between FDFAX and THOPX is 0.06, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
FDFAX vs. THOPX - Dividend Comparison
FDFAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.08%, more than THOPX's 5.15% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FDFAX Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio | 6.08% | 6.45% | 2.73% | 5.13% | 3.34% | 10.73% | 3.16% | 2.78% | 14.36% | 8.82% | 4.71% | 9.06% |
THOPX Thompson Bond Fund | 5.15% | 4.90% | 5.34% | 5.88% | 3.93% | 3.59% | 5.16% | 3.48% | 3.07% | 3.06% | 4.24% | 4.58% |
Drawdowns
FDFAX vs. THOPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FDFAX drawdown since its inception was -38.29%, which is greater than THOPX's maximum drawdown of -19.45%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FDFAX and THOPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FDFAX | THOPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.29% | -19.45% | -18.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.18% | -1.61% | -7.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.78% | -8.00% | -7.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.66% | -11.74% | -15.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.07% | -1.20% | -6.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.18% | -1.87% | -3.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.39% | 0.40% | +3.99% |
Volatility
FDFAX vs. THOPX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Select Consumer Staples Portfolio (FDFAX) has a higher volatility of 3.77% compared to Thompson Bond Fund (THOPX) at 0.83%. This indicates that FDFAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than THOPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FDFAX | THOPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.77% | 0.83% | +2.94% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.22% | 1.36% | +7.86% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.74% | 2.09% | +12.65% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.84% | 2.12% | +11.72% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.96% | 2.20% | +12.76% |