WIREX vs. FELAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Wireless Fund (WIREX) and Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A (FELAX).
WIREX is managed by Wireless. It was launched on Apr 3, 2000. FELAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 27, 2000.
Performance
WIREX vs. FELAX - Performance Comparison
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WIREX vs. FELAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIREX Wireless Fund | -7.26% | 26.45% | 38.24% | 57.70% | -34.76% | 23.22% | 41.12% | 37.03% | -4.60% | 29.76% |
FELAX Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A | 7.43% | 44.88% | 43.74% | 75.08% | -35.07% | 57.50% | 43.57% | 63.76% | -12.76% | 34.12% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, WIREX achieves a -7.26% return, which is significantly lower than FELAX's 7.43% return. Over the past 10 years, WIREX has underperformed FELAX with an annualized return of 17.79%, while FELAX has yielded a comparatively higher 30.52% annualized return.
WIREX
- 1D
- 4.42%
- 1M
- -5.89%
- YTD
- -7.26%
- 6M
- -6.17%
- 1Y
- 33.26%
- 3Y*
- 28.40%
- 5Y*
- 14.35%
- 10Y*
- 17.79%
FELAX
- 1D
- 7.13%
- 1M
- -4.47%
- YTD
- 7.43%
- 6M
- 14.34%
- 1Y
- 88.29%
- 3Y*
- 41.26%
- 5Y*
- 28.70%
- 10Y*
- 30.52%
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WIREX vs. FELAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
WIREX has a 1.95% expense ratio, which is higher than FELAX's 1.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
WIREX vs. FELAX — Risk / Return Rank
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WIREX vs. FELAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wireless Fund (WIREX) and Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A (FELAX). 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.
| WIREX | FELAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.29 | 2.25 | -0.95 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 2.85 | -0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.40 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 5.18 | -3.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.03 | 19.59 | -12.56 |
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
| WIREX | FELAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.29 | 2.25 | -0.95 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.01 | 0.76 | -0.75 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.01 | 0.89 | -0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.00 | 0.40 | -0.40 |
Correlation
The correlation between WIREX and FELAX is 0.84, 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
WIREX vs. FELAX - Dividend Comparison
WIREX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.67%, less than FELAX's 6.48% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIREX Wireless Fund | 3.67% | 3.41% | 1.95% | 0.45% | 6.80% | 16.58% | 11.36% | 21.52% | 5.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FELAX Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A | 6.48% | 6.96% | 7.02% | 3.40% | 3.32% | 4.34% | 4.51% | 1.00% | 20.15% | 9.67% | 0.36% | 10.71% |
Drawdowns
WIREX vs. FELAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum WIREX drawdown since its inception was -98.24%, which is greater than FELAX's maximum drawdown of -71.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WIREX and FELAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| WIREX | FELAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.24% | -71.33% | -26.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.20% | -17.10% | +0.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -98.24% | -46.15% | -52.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -98.24% | -46.15% | -52.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -97.33% | -8.57% | -88.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -60.77% | -22.02% | -38.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.90% | 4.52% | +0.38% |
Volatility
WIREX vs. FELAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Wireless Fund (WIREX) is 8.52%, while Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A (FELAX) has a volatility of 12.79%. This indicates that WIREX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FELAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| WIREX | FELAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.52% | 12.79% | -4.27% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.77% | 25.67% | -8.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 26.86% | 40.20% | -13.34% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2,245.98% | 38.07% | +2,207.91% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1,588.19% | 34.41% | +1,553.78% |