FVIIX vs. DFFGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) and DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio (DFFGX).
FVIIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 24, 2006. DFFGX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on May 31, 1987.
Performance
FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Performance Comparison
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FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FVIIX Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I | -0.03% | 6.52% | 0.07% | 3.80% | -13.09% | -2.26% | 6.85% | 6.27% | 0.67% | 2.06% |
DFFGX DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | 3.12% | 5.29% | 5.01% | -4.41% | -1.27% | 0.39% | 2.52% | 1.17% | 0.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FVIIX achieves a -0.03% return, which is significantly lower than DFFGX's 0.87% return. Over the past 10 years, FVIIX has underperformed DFFGX with an annualized return of 0.76%, while DFFGX has yielded a comparatively higher 1.18% annualized return.
FVIIX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -1.50%
- YTD
- -0.03%
- 6M
- 0.65%
- 1Y
- 3.13%
- 3Y*
- 2.41%
- 5Y*
- -0.57%
- 10Y*
- 0.76%
DFFGX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.26%
- YTD
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 1.92%
- 1Y
- 2.99%
- 3Y*
- 4.36%
- 5Y*
- 1.81%
- 10Y*
- 1.18%
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FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FVIIX has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is higher than DFFGX's 0.18% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FVIIX vs. DFFGX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFFGX
FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) and DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio (DFFGX). 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.
| FVIIX | DFFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.82 | 2.60 | -1.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.20 | 2.99 | -1.79 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 3.97 | -2.83 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.39 | 3.09 | -1.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.75 | 9.14 | -5.39 |
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
| FVIIX | DFFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 | 2.60 | -1.78 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.10 | 0.98 | -1.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.15 | 0.76 | -0.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.49 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between FVIIX and DFFGX 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
FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Dividend Comparison
FVIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.09%, more than DFFGX's 2.86% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FVIIX Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I | 3.09% | 3.33% | 3.18% | 2.29% | 1.09% | 0.58% | 2.35% | 2.07% | 2.02% | 1.75% | 2.64% | 2.21% |
DFFGX DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 2.86% | 2.98% | 4.87% | 3.57% | 1.85% | 0.15% | 0.29% | 1.83% | 1.53% | 1.18% | 0.99% | 1.27% |
Drawdowns
FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FVIIX drawdown since its inception was -20.08%, which is greater than DFFGX's maximum drawdown of -10.09%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FVIIX and DFFGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FVIIX | DFFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.08% | -10.09% | -9.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.86% | -1.00% | -1.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.13% | -6.49% | -11.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.08% | -6.49% | -13.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.50% | 0.00% | -7.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.72% | -0.86% | -2.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.06% | 0.34% | +0.72% |
Volatility
FVIIX vs. DFFGX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Advisor Government Income Fund Class I (FVIIX) has a higher volatility of 1.44% compared to DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio (DFFGX) at 0.15%. This indicates that FVIIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFFGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FVIIX | DFFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.44% | 0.15% | +1.29% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.51% | 0.40% | +2.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.28% | 1.42% | +2.86% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.05% | 1.85% | +4.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.02% | 1.57% | +3.45% |