FRKMX vs. VFAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX) and Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFAIX).
FRKMX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Aug 1, 2019. VFAIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Feb 4, 2004.
Performance
FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Performance Comparison
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FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRKMX Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | -0.48% | 9.91% | 4.40% | 8.17% | -11.57% | 2.88% | 8.68% | 3.08% |
VFAIX Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | -11.11% | 14.90% | 30.46% | 14.07% | -12.26% | 36.27% | -2.15% | 11.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FRKMX achieves a -0.48% return, which is significantly higher than VFAIX's -11.11% return.
FRKMX
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- -0.48%
- 6M
- 0.79%
- 1Y
- 7.15%
- 3Y*
- 6.03%
- 5Y*
- 2.48%
- 10Y*
- —
VFAIX
- 1D
- 1.06%
- 1M
- -5.57%
- YTD
- -11.11%
- 6M
- -9.20%
- 1Y
- 0.51%
- 3Y*
- 17.09%
- 5Y*
- 9.31%
- 10Y*
- 12.12%
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FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FRKMX has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is higher than VFAIX's 0.10% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FRKMX vs. VFAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX) and Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFAIX). 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.
| FRKMX | VFAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.59 | 0.08 | +1.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.20 | 0.25 | +1.95 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.04 | +0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | -0.02 | +2.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.58 | -0.07 | +8.66 |
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
| FRKMX | VFAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.59 | 0.08 | +1.50 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.54 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.69 | 0.22 | +0.47 |
Correlation
The correlation between FRKMX and VFAIX is 0.45, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Dividend Comparison
FRKMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.27%, more than VFAIX's 1.64% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRKMX Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 3.27% | 3.11% | 3.12% | 2.92% | 4.66% | 3.65% | 2.56% | 1.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFAIX Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.64% | 1.56% | 1.75% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 2.62% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 2.30% | 1.54% | 1.64% | 2.00% |
Drawdowns
FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FRKMX drawdown since its inception was -16.04%, smaller than the maximum VFAIX drawdown of -78.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FRKMX and VFAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FRKMX | VFAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.04% | -78.64% | +62.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.42% | -14.72% | +11.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.04% | -25.71% | +9.67% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -44.37% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.17% | -13.82% | +10.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.64% | -18.69% | +15.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.85% | 4.86% | -4.01% |
Volatility
FRKMX vs. VFAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX) is 1.96%, while Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFAIX) has a volatility of 4.20%. This indicates that FRKMX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VFAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FRKMX | VFAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.96% | 4.20% | -2.24% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.86% | 11.53% | -8.67% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.58% | 19.86% | -15.28% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.22% | 19.40% | -14.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.13% | 22.62% | -17.49% |