Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF (FDTX) Performance
FDTX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +30.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +28.5% total return
- 3 years
- +31.8% a year
- Since first price
- +24.5% a year since 2023
FDTX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FDTX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.9% | −8.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.2% | +3.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +19.9% | +19.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +30.8% | +30.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +28.5% | +28.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +129.0%+31.8%/yr | +129.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 12, 2023 | +108.8%+24.5%/yr | +108.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: FDTX vs SPY
From Jun 12, 2023: FDTX grew to $20,877, SPY to $18,297.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FDTX returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+24.0%), worst 2025 (+15.3%). 2026 is year to date.
FDTX annual returns table
| Year | FDTX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +30.8% | −19.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.3% | −27.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.0% | −16.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
FDTX largest drawdowns
Now 12.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −27.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −19.6% | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | 57 days | 4 months |
| Nov 3, 2025 | −19.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 5 months | 5 months |
| Jul 19, 2023 | −18.6% | Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
| Jul 3, 2024 | −16.9% | Aug 5, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | 33 days | 4 months |
| Oct 6, 2026 | −13.6% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 16 days | 17 days so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FDTX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +35.7% | +28.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.6% | 26.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.12 | 0.92 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.35 | 1.82 |
| Best month | +23.9% | +23.9% |
| Worst month | −12.4% | −12.4% |
| Best 12 months | +52.2% | +52.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.3% | −1.3% |
| Positive months | 64% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.67 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.78 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
FDTX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 29 | −1.3% | +24.1% | +52.2% | 97% |
| 3-year (a year) | 5 | +23.0% | +30.9% | +35.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FDTX performance overview
Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF (FDTX) returned +28.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +24.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $20,877. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −27.2%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 26.7% a year.
Related: FDTX chart, FDTX holdings, FDTX valuation. See the FDTX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FDTX performance FAQ
What is the FDTX return over the past year?
FDTX returned +28.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 28.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FDTX be worth?
$10,000 invested in FDTX at its first recorded close on June 12, 2023 would be worth about $20,877 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FDTX?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +15.3%. The best was 2024 at +24.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FDTX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −27.2% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 26, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is FDTX?
Over the past 3 years FDTX had an annualized volatility of 26.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).