FDGFX vs. FCNTX

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

FDGFX (Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund) and FCNTX (Fidelity Contrafund) are both mutual funds - FDGFX is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Fidelity, while FCNTX is a Large Cap Growth Equities fund managed by Fidelity. Over the past 10 years, FDGFX returned 13.72%/yr vs 16.85%/yr for FCNTX. Their correlation of 0.86 means they have usually moved in the same direction. FDGFX charges 0.48%/yr vs 0.39%/yr for FCNTX.

Performance

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) and Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FDGFX achieves a 15.73% return, which is significantly higher than FCNTX's 5.62% return. Over the past 10 years, FDGFX has underperformed FCNTX with an annualized return of 13.72%, while FCNTX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.85% annualized return.

FDGFX

• 1D: 2.02%
• 1M: 0.21%
• 6M: 10.28%
• YTD: 15.73%
• 1Y: 29.17%
• 3Y*: 24.08%
• 5Y*: 15.23%
• 10Y*: 13.72%
• ALL TIME*: 10.45%

FCNTX

• 1D: 0.95%
• 1M: -3.83%
• 6M: 3.61%
• YTD: 5.62%
• 1Y: 13.75%
• 3Y*: 22.98%
• 5Y*: 13.11%
• 10Y*: 16.85%
• ALL TIME*: 13.46%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
FDGFX Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
FDGFX Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund	15.73%	22.48%	27.58%	17.86%	-11.61%	27.96%	2.20%	28.75%	-7.23%	18.05%
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund	5.62%	21.76%	36.00%	38.67%	-28.31%	24.52%	32.48%	30.00%	-3.81%	32.18%

Correlation

The correlation between FDGFX and FCNTX is 0.87, meaning they have usually moved in the same direction, including during past declines.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.87
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.88
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.90
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.80
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 14, 1995	0.86

The correlation between FDGFX and FCNTX has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.80 to 0.90 - a consistent structural relationship.

Return for Risk

FDGFX vs. FCNTX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

FDGFX

FDGFX Risk / Return Rank: 80
FDGFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
FDGFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
FDGFX Omega Ratio Rank: 75
FDGFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 82
FDGFX Martin Ratio Rank: 87

FCNTX

FCNTX Risk / Return Rank: 28
FCNTX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 27
FCNTX Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
FCNTX Omega Ratio Rank: 26
FCNTX Calmar Ratio Rank: 27
FCNTX Martin Ratio Rank: 33

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) and Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	FDGFX	FCNTX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.81	0.87	+0.94
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.48	1.29	+1.19
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	1.16	+0.16
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.69	1.19	+1.49
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	11.15	4.65	+6.50

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FDGFX Sharpe Ratio is 1.81, which is higher than the FCNTX Sharpe Ratio of 0.87. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FDGFX and FCNTX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FDGFX drawdown since its inception was -60.77%, which is greater than FCNTX's maximum drawdown of -49.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FDGFX and FCNTX.

Drawdown Indicators

	FDGFX	FCNTX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-60.77%	-49.19%	-11.58%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.16%	-11.30%	+1.14%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.37%	-19.75%	-1.62%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-21.37%	-32.59%	+11.22%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-41.29%	-32.59%	-8.70%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.36%	-5.29%	+2.93%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-7.50%	-8.14%	+0.64%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.44%	2.89%	-0.45%

Volatility

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Volatility Comparison

Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund (FDGFX) has a higher volatility of 4.07% compared to Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX) at 3.84%. This indicates that FDGFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FCNTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FDGFX	FCNTX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.07%	3.84%	+0.23%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.23%	12.26%	-0.03%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.04%	15.46%	-0.42%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	16.79%	19.37%	-2.58%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.27%	19.73%	-0.46%

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Expense Ratio Comparison

FDGFX has a 0.48% expense ratio, which is higher than FCNTX's 0.39% expense ratio.

Dividends

FDGFX vs. FCNTX - Dividend Comparison

FDGFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.41%, more than FCNTX's 4.42% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund	4.42%	5.21%	4.19%	3.78%	11.87%	10.80%	8.01%	4.16%	7.46%	6.08%	3.81%	5.33%
FDGFX Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund	8.41%	9.35%	9.81%	3.48%	11.46%	7.81%	1.89%	4.84%	22.93%	15.35%	1.58%	8.44%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FDGFX and FCNTX in my portfolio?

FDGFX and FCNTX have a correlation of 0.87, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, FDGFX or FCNTX?

FDGFX has higher volatility (4.07%) compared to FCNTX (3.84%). In terms of maximum drawdown, FDGFX dropped -60.77% vs FCNTX's -49.19%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

FDGFX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.81 vs 0.87), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.