FSELX vs. FCNTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) and Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX).
FSELX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 29, 1985. FCNTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on May 17, 1967.
Performance
FSELX vs. FCNTX - Performance Comparison
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FSELX vs. FCNTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund Fund | -8.57% | 21.76% | 36.00% | 38.67% | -28.31% | 24.52% | 32.48% | 30.00% | -3.81% | 32.18% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, FSELX has outperformed FCNTX with an annualized return of 31.42%, while FCNTX has yielded a comparatively lower 15.63% annualized return.
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%
FCNTX
- 1D
- -0.22%
- 1M
- -9.40%
- YTD
- -8.57%
- 6M
- -6.17%
- 1Y
- 16.04%
- 3Y*
- 23.48%
- 5Y*
- 12.82%
- 10Y*
- 15.63%
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FSELX vs. FCNTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSELX has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is higher than FCNTX's 0.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSELX vs. FCNTX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSELX vs. FCNTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) and Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX). 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.
| FSELX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.07 | 0.83 | +1.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.72 | 1.30 | +1.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.18 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.58 | 1.17 | +3.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.71 | 4.57 | +14.14 |
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
| FSELX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.07 | 0.83 | +1.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 | 0.67 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.91 | 0.80 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.76 | -0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSELX and FCNTX is 0.74, 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
FSELX vs. FCNTX - Dividend Comparison
FSELX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.11%, more than FCNTX's 5.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund Fund | 5.10% | 5.21% | 4.19% | 3.78% | 11.87% | 10.80% | 8.01% | 4.16% | 7.46% | 6.08% | 3.81% | 5.33% |
Drawdowns
FSELX vs. FCNTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSELX drawdown since its inception was -82.54%, which is greater than FCNTX's maximum drawdown of -49.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSELX and FCNTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSELX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.54% | -49.19% | -33.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.23% | -11.30% | -5.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -46.37% | -32.59% | -13.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.37% | -32.59% | -13.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.38% | -11.30% | -3.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.82% | -8.18% | -20.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.21% | 2.90% | +1.31% |
Volatility
FSELX vs. FCNTX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) has a higher volatility of 10.47% compared to Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX) at 5.19%. This indicates that FSELX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FCNTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSELX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.47% | 5.19% | +5.28% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 24.91% | 10.56% | +14.35% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 40.89% | 19.69% | +21.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 38.58% | 19.13% | +19.45% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 34.71% | 19.61% | +15.10% |