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When evaluating costs, FBAL features a management fee (MER) of 0.37%, compared to 0.34% for FCNS. Performance-wise, FBAL has returned 8.83% year-to-date with +$4 B in net flows, whereas FCNS is at 5.69% with +$749 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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| AuM | $10,565.13 M | $2,450.34 M |
| Management Fees | 0.37% | 0.34% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.41% | 0.40% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 20, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FBAL | -0.41% | +1.35% | +8.83% | +7.54% | +58.39% |
FCNS | -0.46% | +0.35% | +5.69% | +3.64% | +41.60% | |
| Flows | FBAL | +$278 M | +$862 M | +$3,685 M | +$4,793 M | +$8,980 M |
FCNS | +$55 M | +$195 M | +$749 M | +$1,010 M | +$2,146 M |
FBAL vs FCNS exposure
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As of October 20, 2026
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Fidelity | Fidelity |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Cryptocurrencies, Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 12, 2021 | January 20, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions about FBAL and FCNS
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FBAL or FCNS?
As of October 20, 2026, FBAL has returned 8.83% year to date, while FCNS has returned 5.69%. FBAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FBAL or FCNS?
As of October 20, 2026, FBAL manages $10.57 B in assets, while FCNS manages $2.45 B. FBAL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FBAL and FCNS managed?
FBAL is actively managed by Fidelity. It does not track an index. FCNS is actively managed by Fidelity. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FBAL or FCNS?
Year to date, FBAL has seen +$3,684.54 M in net flows, compared with +$748.90 M for FCNS. FBAL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FBAL and FCNS compare?
FBAL has an expense ratio of 0.41%, while FCNS has an expense ratio of 0.40%.
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