FSHBX vs. FSELX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund (FSHBX) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX).
FSHBX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 15, 1986. FSELX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 29, 1985.
Performance
FSHBX vs. FSELX - Performance Comparison
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FSHBX vs. FSELX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSHBX Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund | -0.08% | 5.49% | 4.73% | 5.35% | -3.86% | -0.92% | 3.59% | 4.20% | 1.21% | 1.16% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 7.19% | 52.17% | 49.68% | 78.49% | -35.27% | 59.16% | 44.33% | 64.50% | -12.01% | 34.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSHBX achieves a -0.08% return, which is significantly lower than FSELX's 7.19% return. Over the past 10 years, FSHBX has underperformed FSELX with an annualized return of 2.10%, while FSELX has yielded a comparatively higher 32.33% annualized return.
FSHBX
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -0.70%
- YTD
- -0.08%
- 6M
- 0.93%
- 1Y
- 3.58%
- 3Y*
- 4.63%
- 5Y*
- 2.17%
- 10Y*
- 2.10%
FSELX
- 1D
- 7.19%
- 1M
- -4.24%
- YTD
- 7.19%
- 6M
- 13.70%
- 1Y
- 97.02%
- 3Y*
- 46.40%
- 5Y*
- 31.60%
- 10Y*
- 32.33%
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FSHBX vs. FSELX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSHBX has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is lower than FSELX's 0.68% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSHBX vs. FSELX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSHBX vs. FSELX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund (FSHBX) and Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX). 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.
| FSHBX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.81 | 2.40 | -0.58 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.13 | 3.02 | +0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.43 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.48 | 5.65 | -2.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.53 | 22.93 | -9.40 |
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
| FSHBX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.81 | 2.40 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.00 | 0.82 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.14 | 0.93 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.49 | 0.50 | +0.99 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSHBX and FSELX is -0.07. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
FSHBX vs. FSELX - Dividend Comparison
FSHBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.88%, less than FSELX's 10.36% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSHBX Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund | 3.88% | 4.26% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 0.83% | 1.04% | 2.62% | 2.13% | 1.78% | 1.27% | 1.12% | 0.88% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 10.36% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
Drawdowns
FSHBX vs. FSELX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSHBX drawdown since its inception was -8.80%, smaller than the maximum FSELX drawdown of -82.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSHBX and FSELX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSHBX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.80% | -82.54% | +73.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.17% | -17.23% | +16.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.36% | -46.37% | +40.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.51% | -46.37% | +39.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.82% | -8.22% | +7.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.05% | -28.82% | +27.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 4.24% | -3.94% |
Volatility
FSHBX vs. FSELX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Short-Term Bond Fund (FSHBX) is 0.60%, while Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (FSELX) has a volatility of 12.78%. This indicates that FSHBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FSELX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSHBX | FSELX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.60% | 12.78% | -12.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.32% | 25.83% | -24.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.07% | 41.39% | -39.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.18% | 38.69% | -36.51% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.84% | 34.78% | -32.94% |