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Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDCF)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: FDCF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 16.22% | Avg. Invested days 63 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 9513 | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 29.76 - 42.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.76 - 42.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDC) seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of companies involved in disruptive communications technologies. This includes companies involved in fiber optics, satellites, cable, and wireless communications, as well as those developing new communications products and services. The fund focuses on companies that could benefit from advancements and changes in the communications sector.
Reputation and Reliability
Fidelity is a well-established and reputable investment management firm with a long track record.
Management Expertise
Fidelity has a large team of experienced investment professionals and analysts.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond to the performance of companies involved in disruptive communications technologies.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a full replication strategy in an attempt to track the performance of the Fidelity Disruptive Communications Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies engaged in disruptive communications. The composition will change as the index composition changes and Fidelity determines the holdings.
Market Position
Market Share: The ETF's market share within the disruptive communications sector is moderate.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 119500000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (NXTG)
- Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF (FIVG)
- Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF (SRVR)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is moderately concentrated, with a few ETFs dominating the market share. FDC faces competition from ETFs with similar investment objectives, but Fidelity's brand and distribution network provide an advantage. However, competitors may have lower expense ratios or slightly different investment strategies.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be obtained from reliable financial sources. This data is not included but can be retrieved from third-party sites.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared against the Fidelity Disruptive Communications Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.39
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume provides an indication of how easily ETF shares can be bought and sold without significantly impacting the price.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread provides information on the cost of trading and tighter spreads are more desirable.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, technological advancements in communications, regulatory changes, and consumer adoption rates all impact FDC.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory will depend on the pace of innovation in the communications sector and Fidelity's ability to select companies poised for growth. Strategy and holdings will depend on changes to underlying index composition.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FDC benefits from Fidelity's established brand and extensive research capabilities. Its focus on disruptive communications allows it to tap into high-growth potential, though it also exposes the fund to increased volatility. The ability to actively manage the fund allows them to capture growth better than passive strategies. Fidelity's size can create economies of scale.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility depends on the underlying assets and can be derived from the ETF's historical performance data.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to market risk, particularly sector-specific risks related to communications technology, including rapid technological changes and regulatory risks.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking exposure to companies driving innovation in the communications sector and who are willing to accept a higher level of risk.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors with a high risk tolerance, given its focus on a rapidly evolving sector.
Summary
Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF is designed for investors seeking exposure to the evolving communications sector. Its success depends on the growth of underlying assets and the ability to properly select and manage these assets. Investors should also be aware of possible market risk and technology specific risk factors. The ETF is an actively managed approach with a low expense ratio, with potential to grow with the disruptive communications sector.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Fidelity Investments Website
- SEC Filings
- Various Financial News Sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market data is subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities of disruptive communications companies. Fidelity's disruptive strategies seek to identify innovative developments that could signal new directions for delivering products and services to customers. Generally, these companies have or are developing new or unconventional ways of doing business that could disrupt and displace incumbents over time. The fund is non-diversified.
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