LTMKX vs. FRKMX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund (LTMKX) and Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX).
LTMKX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Nov 1, 2012. FRKMX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Aug 1, 2019.
Performance
LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Performance Comparison
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LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTMKX MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund | -2.60% | 15.70% | 12.91% | 16.64% | -15.59% | 20.23% | 13.27% | 8.33% |
FRKMX Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | -0.48% | 9.91% | 4.40% | 8.17% | -11.57% | 2.88% | 8.68% | 3.08% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LTMKX achieves a -2.60% return, which is significantly lower than FRKMX's -0.48% return.
LTMKX
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- -7.55%
- YTD
- -2.60%
- 6M
- -0.99%
- 1Y
- 12.75%
- 3Y*
- 12.28%
- 5Y*
- 7.41%
- 10Y*
- 10.05%
FRKMX
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- -0.48%
- 6M
- 0.79%
- 1Y
- 7.15%
- 3Y*
- 6.03%
- 5Y*
- 2.48%
- 10Y*
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LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LTMKX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than FRKMX's 0.35% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LTMKX vs. FRKMX — Risk / Return Rank
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LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund (LTMKX) and Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX). 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.
| LTMKX | FRKMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.96 | 1.59 | -0.63 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.40 | 2.20 | -0.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.32 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.10 | 2.13 | -1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.19 | 8.58 | -3.39 |
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
| LTMKX | FRKMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 | 1.59 | -0.63 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.48 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.68 | 0.69 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between LTMKX and FRKMX is 0.71, 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
LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Dividend Comparison
LTMKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.97%, more than FRKMX's 3.27% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LTMKX MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund | 7.97% | 7.76% | 5.02% | 3.26% | 6.45% | 8.35% | 2.47% | 3.95% | 4.12% | 3.21% | 3.60% | 1.76% |
FRKMX Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 3.27% | 3.11% | 3.12% | 2.92% | 4.66% | 3.65% | 2.56% | 1.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LTMKX drawdown since its inception was -32.78%, which is greater than FRKMX's maximum drawdown of -16.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LTMKX and FRKMX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LTMKX | FRKMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.78% | -16.04% | -16.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.41% | -3.42% | -6.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.91% | -16.04% | -6.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.78% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.84% | -3.17% | -4.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.90% | -3.64% | -0.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 0.85% | +1.36% |
Volatility
LTMKX vs. FRKMX - Volatility Comparison
MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund (LTMKX) has a higher volatility of 3.73% compared to Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K (FRKMX) at 1.96%. This indicates that LTMKX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FRKMX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LTMKX | FRKMX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.73% | 1.96% | +1.77% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.36% | 2.86% | +4.50% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.38% | 4.58% | +8.80% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.43% | 5.22% | +8.21% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 14.69% | 5.13% | +9.56% |