SWYDX vs. FFFDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Schwab Target 2025 Index Fund (SWYDX) and Fidelity Freedom 2020 Fund (FFFDX).
SWYDX is managed by Charles Schwab. It was launched on Aug 24, 2016. FFFDX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 17, 1996.
Performance
SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Performance Comparison
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SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWYDX Schwab Target 2025 Index Fund | -2.02% | 12.60% | 8.62% | 14.47% | -14.78% | 10.24% | 12.37% | 18.89% | -6.38% | 14.53% |
FFFDX Fidelity Freedom 2020 Fund | -1.37% | 14.87% | 7.32% | 12.85% | -16.06% | 8.97% | 13.81% | 17.97% | -5.30% | 13.88% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SWYDX achieves a -2.02% return, which is significantly lower than FFFDX's -1.37% return.
SWYDX
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- -4.69%
- YTD
- -2.02%
- 6M
- -0.30%
- 1Y
- 9.34%
- 3Y*
- 9.24%
- 5Y*
- 4.85%
- 10Y*
- —
FFFDX
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- -5.32%
- YTD
- -1.37%
- 6M
- 0.71%
- 1Y
- 11.44%
- 3Y*
- 9.21%
- 5Y*
- 4.20%
- 10Y*
- 6.79%
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SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SWYDX has a 0.04% expense ratio, which is lower than FFFDX's 0.58% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SWYDX vs. FFFDX — Risk / Return Rank
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SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Target 2025 Index Fund (SWYDX) and Fidelity Freedom 2020 Fund (FFFDX). 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.
| SWYDX | FFFDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.19 | 1.40 | -0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.72 | 1.97 | -0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.29 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 1.79 | -0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.07 | 7.70 | -0.63 |
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
| SWYDX | FFFDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.19 | 1.40 | -0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.53 | 0.48 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.76 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.68 | 0.54 | +0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between SWYDX and FFFDX is 0.95, 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
SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Dividend Comparison
SWYDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.48%, less than FFFDX's 7.46% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWYDX Schwab Target 2025 Index Fund | 5.48% | 5.37% | 3.41% | 2.58% | 2.32% | 1.92% | 1.79% | 1.91% | 0.00% | 1.33% | 0.79% | 0.00% |
FFFDX Fidelity Freedom 2020 Fund | 7.46% | 7.36% | 4.67% | 2.63% | 9.81% | 12.06% | 6.88% | 6.54% | 7.10% | 2.95% | 3.62% | 3.92% |
Drawdowns
SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SWYDX drawdown since its inception was -20.49%, smaller than the maximum FFFDX drawdown of -45.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SWYDX and FFFDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SWYDX | FFFDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.49% | -45.53% | +25.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.83% | -6.12% | +0.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.43% | -22.58% | +2.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -22.58% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.81% | -5.38% | +0.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.48% | -7.10% | +3.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.29% | 1.43% | -0.14% |
Volatility
SWYDX vs. FFFDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Schwab Target 2025 Index Fund (SWYDX) is 2.69%, while Fidelity Freedom 2020 Fund (FFFDX) has a volatility of 3.26%. This indicates that SWYDX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FFFDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SWYDX | FFFDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.69% | 3.26% | -0.57% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.43% | 5.01% | -0.58% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 8.02% | 8.26% | -0.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 9.16% | 8.81% | +0.35% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.85% | 8.95% | +0.90% |