FSRAX vs. CSTAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class A (FSRAX) and American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX).
FSRAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 7, 2005. CSTAX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Sep 13, 2012.
Performance
FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Performance Comparison
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FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSRAX Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class A | 5.68% | 10.09% | 5.58% | 4.32% | -3.58% | 15.53% | 3.49% | 10.27% | -4.26% | 3.76% |
CSTAX American Funds College 2027 Fund | -0.65% | 9.00% | 5.57% | 6.57% | -9.87% | 6.52% | 7.66% | 13.35% | -2.23% | 11.77% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSRAX achieves a 5.68% return, which is significantly higher than CSTAX's -0.65% return. Over the past 10 years, FSRAX has outperformed CSTAX with an annualized return of 5.59%, while CSTAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.97% annualized return.
FSRAX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- YTD
- 5.68%
- 6M
- 7.87%
- 1Y
- 12.83%
- 3Y*
- 8.40%
- 5Y*
- 6.68%
- 10Y*
- 5.59%
CSTAX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -2.48%
- YTD
- -0.65%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 5.79%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 2.92%
- 10Y*
- 4.97%
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FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSRAX has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than CSTAX's 0.41% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSRAX vs. CSTAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class A (FSRAX) and American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX). 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.
| FSRAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.01 | 1.73 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.55 | 2.47 | +0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.35 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 2.23 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.13 | 9.16 | +2.97 |
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
| FSRAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.01 | 1.73 | +0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 | 0.57 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.83 | 0.86 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.54 | 0.86 | -0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSRAX and CSTAX is 0.57, 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
FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Dividend Comparison
FSRAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.21%, less than CSTAX's 5.30% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSRAX Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class A | 4.21% | 4.45% | 4.56% | 5.04% | 7.08% | 5.16% | 2.02% | 2.83% | 9.13% | 2.30% | 2.08% | 1.44% |
CSTAX American Funds College 2027 Fund | 5.30% | 5.26% | 3.78% | 3.17% | 3.40% | 7.52% | 5.72% | 4.00% | 4.78% | 3.90% | 4.34% | 4.49% |
Drawdowns
FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSRAX drawdown since its inception was -33.52%, which is greater than CSTAX's maximum drawdown of -14.52%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSRAX and CSTAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSRAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.52% | -14.52% | -19.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.78% | -2.72% | -3.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.89% | -14.52% | +1.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.00% | -14.52% | -5.48% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.85% | -2.48% | +1.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.40% | -2.37% | -2.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.08% | 0.66% | +0.42% |
Volatility
FSRAX vs. CSTAX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class A (FSRAX) has a higher volatility of 1.61% compared to American Funds College 2027 Fund (CSTAX) at 1.32%. This indicates that FSRAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CSTAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSRAX | CSTAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.61% | 1.32% | +0.29% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.88% | 2.05% | +1.83% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.56% | 3.47% | +3.09% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.96% | 5.16% | +1.80% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.78% | 5.82% | +0.96% |