PCSFX vs. FTCVX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) and Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund Class M (FTCVX).
PCSFX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Mar 13, 2014. FTCVX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Feb 19, 2009.
Performance
PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Performance Comparison
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PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCSFX Principal Capital Securities Fund | -1.42% | 8.96% | 12.15% | 6.82% | -11.35% | 3.74% | 7.71% | 17.41% | -4.61% | 11.57% |
FTCVX Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund Class M | 1.27% | 17.67% | 7.70% | 12.42% | -15.82% | 9.35% | 41.70% | 27.83% | -1.88% | 8.54% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PCSFX achieves a -1.42% return, which is significantly lower than FTCVX's 1.27% return. Over the past 10 years, PCSFX has underperformed FTCVX with an annualized return of 5.44%, while FTCVX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.70% annualized return.
PCSFX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -2.77%
- YTD
- -1.42%
- 6M
- 0.35%
- 1Y
- 5.58%
- 3Y*
- 9.80%
- 5Y*
- 3.38%
- 10Y*
- 5.44%
FTCVX
- 1D
- -1.69%
- 1M
- -5.65%
- YTD
- 1.27%
- 6M
- 2.27%
- 1Y
- 23.90%
- 3Y*
- 11.56%
- 5Y*
- 5.06%
- 10Y*
- 10.70%
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PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PCSFX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than FTCVX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PCSFX vs. FTCVX — Risk / Return Rank
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PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) and Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund Class M (FTCVX). 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.
| PCSFX | FTCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.11 | 1.51 | +0.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 2.06 | +0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.28 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 2.79 | -0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.47 | 10.49 | -2.02 |
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
| PCSFX | FTCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.11 | 1.51 | +0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 | 0.38 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.08 | 0.79 | +0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 0.91 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between PCSFX and FTCVX is 0.28, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Dividend Comparison
PCSFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.63%, less than FTCVX's 10.76% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCSFX Principal Capital Securities Fund | 5.63% | 5.80% | 5.50% | 5.75% | 5.68% | 4.57% | 4.88% | 5.43% | 6.07% | 5.14% | 5.08% | 5.78% |
FTCVX Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund Class M | 10.76% | 10.89% | 1.66% | 3.03% | 3.18% | 20.07% | 10.32% | 2.74% | 9.06% | 3.78% | 4.32% | 9.73% |
Drawdowns
PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PCSFX drawdown since its inception was -22.42%, smaller than the maximum FTCVX drawdown of -25.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCSFX and FTCVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCSFX | FTCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.42% | -25.10% | +2.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.97% | -7.76% | +4.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.67% | -24.45% | +5.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.42% | -25.10% | +2.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.97% | -6.82% | +3.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.50% | -5.90% | +3.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.66% | 2.06% | -1.40% |
Volatility
PCSFX vs. FTCVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) is 1.15%, while Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund Class M (FTCVX) has a volatility of 6.33%. This indicates that PCSFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FTCVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PCSFX | FTCVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.15% | 6.33% | -5.18% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.60% | 12.09% | -10.49% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.66% | 15.66% | -13.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.26% | 13.38% | -9.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.04% | 13.51% | -8.47% |