FFEGX vs. FFFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEGX) and Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX).
FFEGX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 2, 2009. FFFAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 17, 1996.
Performance
FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Performance Comparison
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FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEGX Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund Institutional Premium Class | -0.88% | 15.93% | 9.55% | 15.16% | -16.81% | 10.94% | 14.38% | 22.10% | -5.55% | 18.03% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 0.45% | 10.42% | 4.34% | 8.18% | -11.33% | 3.12% | 8.93% | 10.74% | -1.99% | 8.21% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FFEGX achieves a -0.88% return, which is significantly lower than FFFAX's 0.45% return. Over the past 10 years, FFEGX has outperformed FFFAX with an annualized return of 8.39%, while FFFAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.24% annualized return.
FFEGX
- 1D
- 1.77%
- 1M
- -3.98%
- YTD
- -0.88%
- 6M
- 0.91%
- 1Y
- 13.50%
- 3Y*
- 11.03%
- 5Y*
- 5.37%
- 10Y*
- 8.39%
FFFAX
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- -2.22%
- YTD
- 0.45%
- 6M
- 1.62%
- 1Y
- 8.19%
- 3Y*
- 6.51%
- 5Y*
- 2.71%
- 10Y*
- 4.24%
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FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FFEGX has a 0.08% expense ratio, which is lower than FFFAX's 0.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FFEGX vs. FFFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEGX) and Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX). 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.
| FFEGX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.37 | 1.75 | -0.38 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.97 | 2.45 | -0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.35 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 2.31 | -0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.29 | 9.52 | -1.24 |
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
| FFEGX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.37 | 1.75 | -0.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.53 | 0.52 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 | 0.93 | -0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.66 | 1.03 | -0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFEGX and FFFAX is 0.82, 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
FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Dividend Comparison
FFEGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.40%, more than FFFAX's 3.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEGX Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund Institutional Premium Class | 3.40% | 3.37% | 2.71% | 2.31% | 2.45% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 16.77% | 2.18% | 1.88% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 3.24% | 3.29% | 3.13% | 2.92% | 5.89% | 6.12% | 4.37% | 3.65% | 5.17% | 3.74% | 3.21% | 3.28% |
Drawdowns
FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFEGX drawdown since its inception was -23.85%, which is greater than FFFAX's maximum drawdown of -17.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFEGX and FFFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFEGX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.85% | -17.96% | -5.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.42% | -3.68% | -3.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.26% | -15.87% | -7.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.85% | -15.87% | -7.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.64% | -2.56% | -2.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.21% | -1.80% | -2.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.69% | 0.89% | +0.80% |
Volatility
FFEGX vs. FFFAX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEGX) has a higher volatility of 4.07% compared to Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX) at 2.44%. This indicates that FFEGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FFFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFEGX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.07% | 2.44% | +1.63% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.08% | 3.29% | +2.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 10.19% | 4.88% | +5.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 10.27% | 5.30% | +4.97% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 11.21% | 4.58% | +6.63% |