FFEZX vs. GWPCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEZX) and American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C (GWPCX).
FFEZX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 2, 2009. GWPCX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on May 18, 2012.
Performance
FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Performance Comparison
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FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEZX Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Fund Institutional Premium Class | -2.97% | 17.36% | 11.27% | 17.31% | -17.55% | 13.80% | 15.58% | 24.92% | -6.72% | 20.40% |
GWPCX American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C | -8.88% | 19.58% | 19.26% | 27.77% | -27.51% | 17.70% | 24.46% | 26.74% | -7.31% | 24.19% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FFEZX achieves a -2.97% return, which is significantly higher than GWPCX's -8.88% return. Over the past 10 years, FFEZX has underperformed GWPCX with an annualized return of 9.39%, while GWPCX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.70% annualized return.
FFEZX
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -6.68%
- YTD
- -2.97%
- 6M
- -0.63%
- 1Y
- 13.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.80%
- 5Y*
- 6.20%
- 10Y*
- 9.39%
GWPCX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -10.31%
- YTD
- -8.88%
- 6M
- -6.28%
- 1Y
- 15.00%
- 3Y*
- 15.14%
- 5Y*
- 6.48%
- 10Y*
- 10.70%
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FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FFEZX has a 0.08% expense ratio, which is lower than GWPCX's 1.49% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FFEZX vs. GWPCX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEZX) and American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C (GWPCX). 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.
| FFEZX | GWPCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.18 | 0.80 | +0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.71 | 1.25 | +0.46 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.18 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 1.03 | +0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.77 | 4.22 | +2.55 |
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
| FFEZX | GWPCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.18 | 0.80 | +0.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.53 | 0.36 | +0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.71 | 0.60 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.63 | 0.62 | +0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFEZX and GWPCX 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
FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Dividend Comparison
FFEZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.89%, less than GWPCX's 6.18% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEZX Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Fund Institutional Premium Class | 2.89% | 2.80% | 2.54% | 2.13% | 2.08% | 2.04% | 2.18% | 16.18% | 2.27% | 1.85% | 2.01% | 2.04% |
GWPCX American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C | 6.18% | 5.63% | 5.59% | 0.96% | 9.93% | 3.48% | 3.04% | 5.54% | 5.45% | 2.73% | 3.67% | 4.25% |
Drawdowns
FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFEZX drawdown since its inception was -28.46%, smaller than the maximum GWPCX drawdown of -34.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFEZX and GWPCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFEZX | GWPCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.46% | -34.59% | +6.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.38% | -11.88% | +3.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.83% | -34.59% | +9.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.46% | -34.59% | +6.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.92% | -11.88% | +4.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.56% | -6.03% | +1.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.83% | 2.88% | -1.05% |
Volatility
FFEZX vs. GWPCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Fund Institutional Premium Class (FFEZX) is 3.88%, while American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C (GWPCX) has a volatility of 5.34%. This indicates that FFEZX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GWPCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFEZX | GWPCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.88% | 5.34% | -1.46% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.53% | 10.73% | -4.20% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.40% | 18.58% | -7.18% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 11.86% | 18.11% | -6.25% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.34% | 17.93% | -4.59% |