SHSAX vs. FACDX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSAX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX).
SHSAX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 20, 1999. FACDX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 3, 1996.
Performance
SHSAX vs. FACDX - Performance Comparison
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SHSAX vs. FACDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSAX BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | -6.94% | 15.85% | 3.73% | 3.59% | -5.94% | 11.88% | 19.44% | 25.27% | 7.93% | 24.74% |
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | -9.65% | 14.19% | 3.97% | 3.81% | -13.07% | 11.25% | 21.07% | 27.89% | 7.20% | 24.09% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SHSAX achieves a -6.94% return, which is significantly higher than FACDX's -9.65% return. Over the past 10 years, SHSAX has outperformed FACDX with an annualized return of 9.71%, while FACDX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.31% annualized return.
SHSAX
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -9.11%
- YTD
- -6.94%
- 6M
- 3.97%
- 1Y
- 4.06%
- 3Y*
- 5.89%
- 5Y*
- 4.02%
- 10Y*
- 9.71%
FACDX
- 1D
- -0.72%
- 1M
- -9.52%
- YTD
- -9.65%
- 6M
- 0.11%
- 1Y
- 4.26%
- 3Y*
- 3.47%
- 5Y*
- 1.21%
- 10Y*
- 8.31%
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SHSAX vs. FACDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SHSAX has a 1.09% expense ratio, which is higher than FACDX's 0.97% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SHSAX vs. FACDX — Risk / Return Rank
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SHSAX vs. FACDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSAX) and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX). 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.
| SHSAX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.28 | 0.21 | +0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.50 | 0.42 | +0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.05 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.40 | 0.21 | +0.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.94 | 0.63 | +0.32 |
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
| SHSAX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.28 | 0.21 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 | 0.07 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.59 | 0.44 | +0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.72 | 0.56 | +0.16 |
Correlation
The correlation between SHSAX and FACDX is 0.91, 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
SHSAX vs. FACDX - Dividend Comparison
SHSAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.43%, less than FACDX's 14.70% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSAX BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | 11.43% | 10.63% | 9.18% | 3.84% | 7.44% | 9.20% | 4.34% | 3.89% | 8.56% | 3.53% | 2.43% | 12.58% |
FACDX Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A | 14.70% | 13.28% | 12.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.24% | 5.94% | 0.32% | 5.08% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.66% |
Drawdowns
SHSAX vs. FACDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SHSAX drawdown since its inception was -35.49%, smaller than the maximum FACDX drawdown of -44.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SHSAX and FACDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SHSAX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.49% | -44.55% | +9.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.87% | -13.43% | +3.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.99% | -29.35% | +11.36% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.36% | -29.35% | +0.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.62% | -13.43% | +3.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.17% | -9.36% | +3.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.20% | 4.42% | -0.22% |
Volatility
SHSAX vs. FACDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio (SHSAX) is 4.60%, while Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A (FACDX) has a volatility of 5.59%. This indicates that SHSAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FACDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SHSAX | FACDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.60% | 5.59% | -0.99% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.72% | 11.00% | -1.28% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.30% | 18.38% | -2.08% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.18% | 17.68% | -3.50% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.53% | 18.75% | -2.22% |