FSVLX vs. RYKIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio (FSVLX) and Rydex Banking Fund (RYKIX).
FSVLX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 16, 1985. RYKIX is managed by Rydex Funds. It was launched on Apr 1, 1998.
Performance
FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Performance Comparison
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FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSVLX Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio | -26.09% | 0.26% | 22.04% | 24.55% | -29.75% | 22.31% | 2.25% | 34.18% | -10.51% | 23.13% |
RYKIX Rydex Banking Fund | -7.38% | 23.92% | 23.33% | 2.95% | -16.81% | 33.70% | -7.85% | 28.51% | -19.19% | 12.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FSVLX achieves a -26.09% return, which is significantly lower than RYKIX's -7.38% return. Over the past 10 years, FSVLX has underperformed RYKIX with an annualized return of 5.68%, while RYKIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.11% annualized return.
FSVLX
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- -8.94%
- YTD
- -26.09%
- 6M
- -26.40%
- 1Y
- -22.13%
- 3Y*
- 1.24%
- 5Y*
- -3.51%
- 10Y*
- 5.68%
RYKIX
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- -6.69%
- YTD
- -7.38%
- 6M
- -0.78%
- 1Y
- 18.13%
- 3Y*
- 19.94%
- 5Y*
- 5.67%
- 10Y*
- 9.11%
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FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FSVLX has a 0.81% expense ratio, which is lower than RYKIX's 1.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FSVLX vs. RYKIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio (FSVLX) and Rydex Banking Fund (RYKIX). 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.
| FSVLX | RYKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.81 | 0.81 | -1.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.04 | 1.18 | -2.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.86 | 1.18 | -0.31 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.75 | 1.09 | -1.84 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -2.19 | 3.26 | -5.45 |
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
| FSVLX | RYKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.81 | 0.81 | -1.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.14 | 0.23 | -0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.22 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.33 | 0.06 | +0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between FSVLX and RYKIX is 0.86, 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
FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Dividend Comparison
FSVLX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while RYKIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.59%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FSVLX Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 19.25% | 1.93% | 1.77% | 8.59% | 1.58% | 3.84% | 10.51% |
RYKIX Rydex Banking Fund | 3.59% | 3.32% | 3.29% | 1.46% | 3.11% | 0.48% | 2.90% | 0.59% | 2.32% | 0.36% | 0.41% | 0.48% |
Drawdowns
FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FSVLX drawdown since its inception was -83.84%, roughly equal to the maximum RYKIX drawdown of -80.14%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FSVLX and RYKIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FSVLX | RYKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.84% | -80.14% | -3.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.77% | -15.25% | -15.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.62% | -43.99% | +1.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.70% | -51.08% | -0.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -31.45% | -14.88% | -16.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.64% | -27.60% | +1.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.55% | 5.11% | +5.44% |
Volatility
FSVLX vs. RYKIX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio (FSVLX) has a higher volatility of 7.96% compared to Rydex Banking Fund (RYKIX) at 5.13%. This indicates that FSVLX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RYKIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FSVLX | RYKIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.96% | 5.13% | +2.83% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 17.16% | 14.65% | +2.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.00% | 23.75% | +2.25% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 24.49% | 25.20% | -0.71% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 25.66% | 28.05% | -2.39% |