FSMTX vs. FCNTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund (FSMTX) and Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX).
FSMTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 25, 2018. FCNTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on May 17, 1967.
Performance
FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Performance Comparison
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FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSMTX Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | -0.53% | 7.65% | 2.93% | 7.33% | -13.30% | -0.30% | 8.13% | 9.87% | 1.41% |
FCNTX Fidelity Contrafund Fund | -8.57% | 21.76% | 36.00% | 38.67% | -28.31% | 24.52% | 32.48% | 30.00% | -7.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSMTX achieves a -0.53% return, which is significantly higher than FCNTX's -8.57% return.
FSMTX
- 1D
- 0.44%
- 1M
- -2.37%
- YTD
- -0.53%
- 6M
- 0.50%
- 1Y
- 4.27%
- 3Y*
- 4.61%
- 5Y*
- 1.05%
- 10Y*
- —
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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FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSMTX has a 0.30% expense ratio, which is lower than FCNTX's 0.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSMTX vs. FCNTX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund (FSMTX) 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.
| FSMTX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.83 | +0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.57 | 1.30 | +0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.18 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 1.17 | +0.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.58 | 4.57 | +1.00 |
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
| FSMTX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.10 | 0.83 | +0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.19 | 0.67 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.80 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.55 | 0.76 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSMTX and FCNTX is 0.07, 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
FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Dividend Comparison
FSMTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.21%, less than FCNTX's 5.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSMTX Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 4.21% | 4.56% | 4.70% | 4.29% | 2.59% | 2.74% | 5.36% | 4.93% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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
FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSMTX drawdown since its inception was -17.89%, smaller than the maximum FCNTX drawdown of -49.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSMTX and FCNTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSMTX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.89% | -49.19% | +31.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.85% | -11.30% | +8.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.89% | -32.59% | +14.70% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -32.59% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.37% | -11.30% | +8.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.54% | -8.18% | +3.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.94% | 2.90% | -1.96% |
Volatility
FSMTX vs. FCNTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund (FSMTX) is 1.56%, while Fidelity Contrafund Fund (FCNTX) has a volatility of 5.19%. This indicates that FSMTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky 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
| FSMTX | FCNTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.56% | 5.19% | -3.63% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.53% | 10.56% | -8.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.40% | 19.69% | -15.29% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.67% | 19.13% | -13.46% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.24% | 19.61% | -14.37% |