FSPTX vs. PRSCX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio (FSPTX) and T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund (PRSCX).
FSPTX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 13, 1981. PRSCX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Sep 29, 1987.
Performance
FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Performance Comparison
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FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSPTX Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio | -8.57% | 23.37% | 41.76% | 59.83% | -36.91% | 21.99% | 63.95% | 51.08% | -9.03% | 49.75% |
PRSCX T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund | -11.17% | 24.28% | 40.49% | 53.77% | -35.40% | 5.83% | 45.94% | 53.80% | -7.52% | 39.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSPTX achieves a -8.57% return, which is significantly higher than PRSCX's -11.17% return. Over the past 10 years, FSPTX has outperformed PRSCX with an annualized return of 22.24%, while PRSCX has yielded a comparatively lower 18.39% annualized return.
FSPTX
- 1D
- -2.07%
- 1M
- -7.34%
- YTD
- -8.57%
- 6M
- -7.04%
- 1Y
- 31.57%
- 3Y*
- 26.70%
- 5Y*
- 13.98%
- 10Y*
- 22.24%
PRSCX
- 1D
- -2.31%
- 1M
- -13.60%
- YTD
- -11.17%
- 6M
- -8.13%
- 1Y
- 30.89%
- 3Y*
- 23.42%
- 5Y*
- 8.65%
- 10Y*
- 18.39%
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FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSPTX has a 0.67% expense ratio, which is lower than PRSCX's 0.84% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSPTX vs. PRSCX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio (FSPTX) and T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund (PRSCX). 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.
| FSPTX | PRSCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 1.18 | -0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.65 | 1.73 | -0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.24 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.78 | 1.53 | +0.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.19 | 5.13 | +1.07 |
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
| FSPTX | PRSCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.08 | 1.18 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.32 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 | 0.76 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.48 | +0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSPTX and PRSCX is 0.92, 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
FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Dividend Comparison
FSPTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.91%, less than PRSCX's 12.97% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSPTX Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio | 9.91% | 9.06% | 9.42% | 0.01% | 3.95% | 11.62% | 18.86% | 1.86% | 23.77% | 8.32% | 1.54% | 4.19% |
PRSCX T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund | 12.97% | 11.53% | 9.43% | 0.00% | 7.83% | 33.69% | 13.90% | 10.91% | 36.03% | 13.21% | 3.68% | 18.51% |
Drawdowns
FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSPTX drawdown since its inception was -84.37%, roughly equal to the maximum PRSCX drawdown of -85.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSPTX and PRSCX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSPTX | PRSCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -84.37% | -85.26% | +0.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.49% | -17.99% | +2.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.16% | -46.19% | +4.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.16% | -46.19% | +4.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.71% | -17.99% | +4.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.13% | -30.02% | +2.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.47% | 5.37% | -0.90% |
Volatility
FSPTX vs. PRSCX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio (FSPTX) is 6.73%, while T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund (PRSCX) has a volatility of 8.82%. This indicates that FSPTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PRSCX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSPTX | PRSCX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.73% | 8.82% | -2.09% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.55% | 17.49% | -0.94% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 29.04% | 27.29% | +1.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 27.19% | 27.36% | -0.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 25.81% | 24.50% | +1.31% |