FGDIX vs. FSKAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I (FGDIX) and Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX).
FGDIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 12, 2006. FSKAX is managed by Fidelity.
Performance
FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Performance Comparison
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FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FGDIX Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 1.81% | 142.97% | 14.91% | -0.39% | -13.42% | -10.45% | 26.84% | 35.51% | -12.96% | 8.59% |
FSKAX Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | -6.77% | 17.06% | 23.89% | 26.12% | -19.53% | 25.66% | 20.79% | 30.92% | -5.32% | 20.85% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FGDIX achieves a 1.81% return, which is significantly higher than FSKAX's -6.77% return. Over the past 10 years, FGDIX has outperformed FSKAX with an annualized return of 14.04%, while FSKAX has yielded a comparatively lower 13.23% annualized return.
FGDIX
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- -25.43%
- YTD
- 1.81%
- 6M
- 14.64%
- 1Y
- 84.61%
- 3Y*
- 36.42%
- 5Y*
- 20.15%
- 10Y*
- 14.04%
FSKAX
- 1D
- -0.47%
- 1M
- -7.69%
- YTD
- -6.77%
- 6M
- -4.56%
- 1Y
- 14.73%
- 3Y*
- 16.72%
- 5Y*
- 10.13%
- 10Y*
- 13.23%
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FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FGDIX has a 0.76% expense ratio, which is higher than FSKAX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FGDIX vs. FSKAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I (FGDIX) and Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX). 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.
| FGDIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.02 | 0.83 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.29 | 1.29 | +1.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.19 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 1.04 | +1.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.65 | 5.05 | +5.60 |
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
| FGDIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.02 | 0.83 | +1.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.59 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.72 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.15 | 0.78 | -0.63 |
Correlation
The correlation between FGDIX and FSKAX is 0.20, 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
FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Dividend Comparison
FGDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.06%, more than FSKAX's 1.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FGDIX Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 2.06% | 2.10% | 3.58% | 0.97% | 0.36% | 1.59% | 4.40% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.23% | 3.65% | 0.00% |
FSKAX Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 1.09% | 1.01% | 1.19% | 1.41% | 1.62% | 1.15% | 1.45% | 1.94% | 2.54% | 2.07% | 2.43% | 0.82% |
Drawdowns
FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FGDIX drawdown since its inception was -77.15%, which is greater than FSKAX's maximum drawdown of -35.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FGDIX and FSKAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FGDIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -77.15% | -35.01% | -42.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -29.85% | -12.42% | -17.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.95% | -25.39% | -20.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.57% | -35.01% | -15.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.43% | -8.92% | -16.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -39.98% | -4.05% | -35.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.95% | 2.57% | +5.38% |
Volatility
FGDIX vs. FSKAX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I (FGDIX) has a higher volatility of 15.39% compared to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX) at 4.42%. This indicates that FGDIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FSKAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FGDIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 15.39% | 4.42% | +10.97% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 35.03% | 9.40% | +25.63% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 42.73% | 18.50% | +24.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 32.76% | 17.38% | +15.38% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 33.05% | 18.42% | +14.63% |