FSTCX vs. FEQIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) and Fidelity Equity-Income Fund (FEQIX).
FSTCX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Jul 28, 1985. FEQIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on May 16, 1966.
Performance
FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Performance Comparison
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FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSTCX Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio | 11.69% | 11.63% | 21.18% | 7.29% | -16.99% | -2.69% | 20.63% | 20.43% | -8.03% | 1.44% |
FEQIX Fidelity Equity-Income Fund | 1.32% | 18.96% | 15.34% | 10.62% | -5.10% | 24.49% | 6.77% | 27.90% | -8.46% | 12.80% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSTCX achieves a 11.69% return, which is significantly higher than FEQIX's 1.32% return. Over the past 10 years, FSTCX has underperformed FEQIX with an annualized return of 7.02%, while FEQIX has yielded a comparatively higher 11.41% annualized return.
FSTCX
- 1D
- -0.87%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 11.69%
- 6M
- 10.13%
- 1Y
- 15.12%
- 3Y*
- 15.80%
- 5Y*
- 4.83%
- 10Y*
- 7.02%
FEQIX
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -6.45%
- YTD
- 1.32%
- 6M
- 5.37%
- 1Y
- 16.73%
- 3Y*
- 15.21%
- 5Y*
- 10.74%
- 10Y*
- 11.41%
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FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSTCX has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is higher than FEQIX's 0.57% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSTCX vs. FEQIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) and Fidelity Equity-Income Fund (FEQIX). 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.
| FSTCX | FEQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 1.25 | -0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.28 | 1.77 | -0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.28 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 1.49 | -0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.08 | 7.32 | -3.24 |
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
| FSTCX | FEQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 | 1.25 | -0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.80 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.39 | 0.74 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.45 | 0.50 | -0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSTCX and FEQIX is 0.72, 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
FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Dividend Comparison
FSTCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.30%, less than FEQIX's 4.91% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSTCX Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio | 2.30% | 2.57% | 2.19% | 3.72% | 8.13% | 15.37% | 8.11% | 3.33% | 3.23% | 19.90% | 6.40% | 1.99% |
FEQIX Fidelity Equity-Income Fund | 4.91% | 4.67% | 5.51% | 4.26% | 4.56% | 9.90% | 3.38% | 7.16% | 9.76% | 6.29% | 4.28% | 12.17% |
Drawdowns
FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSTCX drawdown since its inception was -82.81%, which is greater than FEQIX's maximum drawdown of -62.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSTCX and FEQIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSTCX | FEQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.81% | -62.38% | -20.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.38% | -11.05% | +1.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.08% | -17.20% | -16.88% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.08% | -33.12% | -0.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.81% | -6.45% | +2.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.74% | -8.04% | -16.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.36% | 2.25% | +1.11% |
Volatility
FSTCX vs. FEQIX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Select Telecommunications Portfolio (FSTCX) has a higher volatility of 5.95% compared to Fidelity Equity-Income Fund (FEQIX) at 3.33%. This indicates that FSTCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FEQIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSTCX | FEQIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.95% | 3.33% | +2.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.52% | 7.06% | +5.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.50% | 14.30% | +3.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.46% | 13.47% | +3.99% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.87% | 15.49% | +2.38% |