SPHIX vs. FBGRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity High Income Fund (SPHIX) and Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX).
SPHIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Aug 29, 1990. FBGRX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 31, 1987.
Performance
SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Performance Comparison
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SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPHIX Fidelity High Income Fund | -0.85% | 9.85% | 9.57% | 10.99% | -13.08% | 3.55% | 2.47% | 14.27% | -2.39% | 8.60% |
FBGRX Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | -11.15% | 19.91% | 39.77% | 55.61% | -38.45% | 22.64% | 62.20% | 33.43% | 1.02% | 36.01% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SPHIX achieves a -0.85% return, which is significantly higher than FBGRX's -11.15% return. Over the past 10 years, SPHIX has underperformed FBGRX with an annualized return of 5.26%, while FBGRX has yielded a comparatively higher 18.55% annualized return.
SPHIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -2.33%
- YTD
- -0.85%
- 6M
- 0.57%
- 1Y
- 8.03%
- 3Y*
- 8.81%
- 5Y*
- 3.72%
- 10Y*
- 5.26%
FBGRX
- 1D
- -1.17%
- 1M
- -8.97%
- YTD
- -11.15%
- 6M
- -8.04%
- 1Y
- 22.53%
- 3Y*
- 24.68%
- 5Y*
- 11.15%
- 10Y*
- 18.55%
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SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SPHIX has a 0.70% expense ratio, which is lower than FBGRX's 0.79% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SPHIX vs. FBGRX — Risk / Return Rank
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SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity High Income Fund (SPHIX) and Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX). 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.
| SPHIX | FBGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.12 | 0.91 | +1.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.97 | 1.43 | +1.54 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.20 | +0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.36 | +1.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.66 | 5.44 | +5.22 |
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
| SPHIX | FBGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.12 | 0.91 | +1.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.71 | 0.45 | +0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.91 | 0.79 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.44 | 0.64 | +0.79 |
Correlation
The correlation between SPHIX and FBGRX is 0.35, 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
SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Dividend Comparison
SPHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.01%, more than FBGRX's 2.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPHIX Fidelity High Income Fund | 6.01% | 6.43% | 6.10% | 5.41% | 3.91% | 4.07% | 4.71% | 5.10% | 6.02% | 5.40% | 6.07% | 5.59% |
FBGRX Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 2.14% | 1.90% | 5.95% | 0.93% | 0.57% | 8.73% | 6.40% | 3.70% | 6.32% | 4.23% | 4.05% | 5.30% |
Drawdowns
SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SPHIX drawdown since its inception was -31.36%, smaller than the maximum FBGRX drawdown of -58.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPHIX and FBGRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SPHIX | FBGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.36% | -58.64% | +27.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.31% | -13.89% | +10.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.46% | -43.08% | +26.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.44% | -43.08% | +20.64% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.33% | -12.65% | +10.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.49% | -12.58% | +9.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.75% | 3.47% | -2.72% |
Volatility
SPHIX vs. FBGRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity High Income Fund (SPHIX) is 1.33%, while Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund (FBGRX) has a volatility of 6.13%. This indicates that SPHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FBGRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SPHIX | FBGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.33% | 6.13% | -4.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.28% | 13.36% | -11.08% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.95% | 24.63% | -20.68% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.26% | 24.86% | -19.60% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.79% | 23.59% | -17.80% |