FFC vs. FSELX
Compare and contrast key facts about Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX).
FSELX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 29, 1985.
Performance
FFC vs. FSELX - Performance Comparison
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FFC vs. FSELX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFC Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. | -4.42% | 14.30% | 20.06% | -0.28% | -25.21% | -0.81% | 15.93% | 38.76% | -11.89% | 16.63% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 0.00% | 52.17% | 49.68% | 78.49% | -35.27% | 59.16% | 44.33% | 64.50% | -12.01% | 34.51% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, FFC has underperformed FSELX with an annualized return of 4.69%, while FSELX has yielded a comparatively higher 31.42% annualized return.
FFC
- 1D
- 3.20%
- 1M
- -5.91%
- YTD
- -4.42%
- 6M
- -4.70%
- 1Y
- 4.69%
- 3Y*
- 11.71%
- 5Y*
- -1.02%
- 10Y*
- 4.69%
FSELX
- 1D
- -4.27%
- 1M
- -9.75%
- YTD
- 0.00%
- 6M
- 7.40%
- 1Y
- 85.27%
- 3Y*
- 43.05%
- 5Y*
- 30.67%
- 10Y*
- 31.42%
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Return for Risk
FFC vs. FSELX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFC vs. FSELX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX). 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.
| FFC | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.37 | 2.07 | -1.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.55 | 2.72 | -2.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.38 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.46 | 4.58 | -4.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.69 | 18.71 | -17.02 |
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
| FFC | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 | 2.07 | -1.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.07 | 0.80 | -0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.21 | 0.91 | -0.70 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.25 | 0.49 | -0.25 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFC and FSELX is 0.28, 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
FFC vs. FSELX - Dividend Comparison
FFC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.71%, less than FSELX's 11.11% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFC Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. | 7.71% | 7.08% | 6.97% | 7.54% | 9.11% | 7.03% | 6.18% | 6.27% | 8.21% | 7.29% | 8.62% | 8.14% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 11.11% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
Drawdowns
FFC vs. FSELX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFC drawdown since its inception was -77.72%, smaller than the maximum FSELX drawdown of -82.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFC and FSELX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFC | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.72% | -82.54% | +4.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.24% | -17.23% | +6.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.57% | -46.37% | +6.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.06% | -46.37% | -7.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.25% | -14.38% | +7.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.70% | -28.82% | +18.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.77% | 4.21% | -1.44% |
Volatility
FFC vs. FSELX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) is 5.80%, while Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) has a volatility of 10.47%. This indicates that FFC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSELX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFC | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.80% | 10.47% | -4.67% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.52% | 24.91% | -17.39% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.74% | 40.89% | -28.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.36% | 38.58% | -23.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.75% | 34.71% | -11.96% |