UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-3010
Fidelity Advisor Series VII
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
245 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
William C. Coffey, Secretary
245 Summer St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
617-563-7000
Date of fiscal year end: | July 31 |
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Date of reporting period: | July 31, 2019 |
Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders
Fidelity Advisor® Real Estate Fund Annual Report July 31, 2019 |
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Contents
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NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 3.32% | 5.36% | 13.38% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 5.52% | 5.61% | 13.38% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 7.72% | 5.78% | 13.19% |
Class I | 9.93% | 6.90% | 14.35% |
Class Z | 10.08% | 6.93% | 14.37% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Real Estate Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$35,117 | Fidelity Advisor® Real Estate Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Samuel Wald: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes gained approximately 9% to 10%, trailing the 10.89% advance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Securities Index℠. Relative to the benchmark, the biggest challenge was subpar security selection, particularly in the retail category, though the impact was partially offset by an underweight in this poorly performing segment. For example, an overweight position in shopping center REIT Urban Edge Properties (-23%) was the portfolio's biggest detractor, reflecting the company's above-average exposure to tenants filing for bankruptcy. Shopping center REIT Cedar Realty Trust (-39%) and mall owner Taubman Centers (-31%) also weighed on the fund's relative result as the retail industry continued to struggle. Within the diversified and self-storage categories, the portfolio's exposure to Public Storage (+15%) was also a notable detractor. On the positive side, we saw favorable results among industrial and office REITs, as well as in the residential group. Among industrial REITs, an overweight in Prologis (+27%), one of our largest holdings on July 31, aided the fund's relative return. Underweighting the lagging retail and diversified sectors also bolstered the portfolio's performance this period. Another key contributor was Equity Lifestyle Properties (+40%), an owner of manufactured home communities that benefited from the strength in the residential property the past 12 months, as well as the company's strong financial standing. Lastly, adding further value was the fund's significant underweight in mall REIT Simon Property Group (-4%).The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Prologis, Inc. | 9.3 |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.2 |
Ventas, Inc. | 5.1 |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 5.0 |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 4.5 |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 4.4 |
Equity Residential (SBI) | 4.4 |
UDR, Inc. | 4.2 |
Welltower, Inc. | 3.8 |
CubeSmart | 3.7 |
50.6 |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
REITs - Apartments | 21.9 |
REITs - Office Property | 13.6 |
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial | 11.5 |
REITs - Health Care | 11.3 |
REITs - Storage | 8.9 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Stocks | 99.1% | |
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 0.9% |
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.1% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 96.9% | |||
REITs - Apartments - 21.9% | |||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 161,640 | $33,748,816 | |
Equity Residential (SBI) | 299,509 | 23,628,265 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 81,147 | 24,524,246 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | 520,900 | 14,309,123 | |
UDR, Inc. | 490,700 | 22,601,642 | |
118,812,092 | |||
REITs - Diversified - 8.3% | |||
Clipper Realty, Inc. | 225,132 | 2,600,275 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | 41,200 | 5,490,312 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 95,300 | 10,898,508 | |
Duke Realty Corp. | 428,300 | 14,275,239 | |
Equinix, Inc. | 23,100 | 11,598,510 | |
44,862,844 | |||
REITs - Health Care - 11.3% | |||
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | 402,500 | 12,871,950 | |
Ventas, Inc. | 416,005 | 27,992,976 | |
Welltower, Inc. | 245,919 | 20,440,787 | |
61,305,713 | |||
REITs - Hotels - 4.2% | |||
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 379,100 | 3,457,392 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 25,034 | 435,341 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | 626,300 | 10,822,464 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | 601,100 | 7,940,531 | |
22,655,728 | |||
REITs - Management/Investment - 1.4% | |||
Weyerhaeuser Co. | 292,400 | 7,429,884 | |
REITs - Manufactured Homes - 3.6% | |||
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 159,303 | 19,793,398 | |
REITs - Office Property - 13.6% | |||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 103,300 | 15,118,988 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 204,547 | 27,194,524 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | 312,100 | 12,739,922 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (SBI) | 325,000 | 14,732,250 | |
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | 167,100 | 3,973,638 | |
73,759,322 | |||
REITs - Regional Malls - 6.3% | |||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 145,750 | 23,640,650 | |
Taubman Centers, Inc. | 253,800 | 10,283,976 | |
33,924,626 | |||
REITs - Shopping Centers - 5.9% | |||
Acadia Realty Trust (SBI) | 336,971 | 9,458,776 | |
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. | 1,233,370 | 3,428,769 | |
DDR Corp. | 749,650 | 10,682,513 | |
Urban Edge Properties | 492,341 | 8,236,865 | |
31,806,923 | |||
REITs - Storage - 8.9% | |||
CubeSmart | 584,100 | 19,830,195 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 137,800 | 15,487,342 | |
Public Storage | 52,650 | 12,781,314 | |
48,098,851 | |||
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial - 11.5% | |||
Americold Realty Trust | 189,100 | 6,340,523 | |
Prologis, Inc. | 624,354 | 50,329,175 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | 111,000 | 5,423,460 | |
62,093,158 | |||
TOTAL EQUITY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITS) | 524,542,539 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0% | |||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 2.0% | |||
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (a) | 91,800 | 3,001,860 | |
Marriott International, Inc. Class A | 56,400 | 7,842,984 | |
10,844,844 | |||
Media - 0.2% | |||
Advertising - 0.2% | |||
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (a) | 308,400 | 934,452 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $391,472,853) | 536,321,835 | ||
Money Market Funds - 0.0% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b) | |||
(Cost $205,896) | 205,855 | 205,896 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.1% | |||
(Cost $391,678,749) | 536,527,731 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.9% | 4,785,674 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $541,313,405 |
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $163,584 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 1,441 |
Total | $165,025 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $391,472,853) | $536,321,835 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $205,896) | 205,896 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $391,678,749) | $536,527,731 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 6,657,600 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 453,103 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 11,268 | |
Prepaid expenses | 6,055 | |
Other receivables | 68,231 | |
Total assets | 543,723,988 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $825,555 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 998,408 | |
Accrued management fee | 245,121 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 109,994 | |
Other affiliated payables | 119,801 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 111,704 | |
Total liabilities | 2,410,583 | |
Net Assets | $541,313,405 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $368,859,253 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 172,454,152 | |
Net Assets | $541,313,405 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($151,535,636 ÷ 6,615,357 shares)(a) | $22.91 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $22.91) | $24.31 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($128,754,151 ÷ 5,629,545 shares)(a) | $22.87 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $22.87) | $23.70 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($28,982,404 ÷ 1,301,866 shares)(a) | $22.26 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($225,406,937 ÷ 9,737,797 shares) | $23.15 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($6,634,277 ÷ 286,510 shares) | $23.16 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $15,469,413 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,441 from security lending) | 165,025 | |
Total income | 15,634,438 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $3,036,954 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,268,745 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,371,770 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 212,251 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 18,114 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 3,179 | |
Registration fees | 72,201 | |
Audit | 53,161 | |
Legal | 1,121 | |
Miscellaneous | 4,860 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 6,042,356 | |
Expense reductions | (41,443) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 6,000,913 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 9,633,525 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 37,125,282 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (29) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (103) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 37,125,150 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | 3,786,392 | |
Net gain (loss) | 40,911,542 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $50,545,067 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $9,633,525 | $12,793,658 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 37,125,150 | 33,476,991 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,786,392 | (35,357,635) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 50,545,067 | 10,913,014 |
Distributions to shareholders | (30,142,110) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (12,752,889) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (37,943,280) |
Total distributions | (30,142,110) | (50,696,169) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (96,244,911) | (207,917,506) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (75,841,954) | (247,700,661) |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 617,155,359 | 864,856,020 |
End of period | $541,313,405 | $617,155,359 |
Other Information | ||
Undistributed net investment income end of period | $2,818,971 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.07 | $22.96 | $25.93 | $22.90 | $22.57 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .37 | .37 | .33 | .37 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.63 | .21B | (1.82) | 3.61 | 1.82 |
Total from investment operations | 2.00 | .58 | (1.49) | 3.98 | 2.12 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.43) | (.36) | (.30) | (.36) | (.30) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.73) | (1.11) | (1.18) | (.59) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (1.16) | (1.47) | (1.48) | (.95) | (1.79) |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.91 | $22.07 | $22.96 | $25.93 | $22.90 |
Total ReturnC,D | 9.62% | 2.55% | (5.63)% | 18.33% | 9.70% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.10% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.10% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.08% | 1.09% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.68% | 1.70% | 1.42% | 1.62% | 1.32% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $151,536 | $161,570 | $249,442 | $370,408 | $327,489 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 49% | 41% | 69% | 62% | 57% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.05 | $22.94 | $25.90 | $22.88 | $22.55 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .32 | .32 | .27 | .32 | .25 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.62 | .21B | (1.81) | 3.60 | 1.82 |
Total from investment operations | 1.94 | .53 | (1.54) | 3.92 | 2.07 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.39) | (.31) | (.24) | (.30) | (.25) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.73) | (1.11) | (1.18) | (.59) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (1.12) | (1.42) | (1.42) | (.90)C | (1.74) |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.87 | $22.05 | $22.94 | $25.90 | $22.88 |
Total ReturnD,E | 9.35% | 2.34% | (5.83)% | 18.02% | 9.46% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.34% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.31% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.33% | 1.34% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.31% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.33% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.46% | 1.47% | 1.18% | 1.38% | 1.09% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $128,754 | $127,038 | $153,285 | $199,431 | $168,375 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 49% | 41% | 69% | 62% | 57% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Total distributions of $.90 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.303 and distributions from net realized gain of $.594 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.54 | $22.46 | $25.43 | $22.49 | $22.23 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .19 | .20 | .15 | .19 | .13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.58 | .20B | (1.78) | 3.54 | 1.78 |
Total from investment operations | 1.77 | .40 | (1.63) | 3.73 | 1.91 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.32) | (.21) | (.16) | (.20) | (.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.73) | (1.11) | (1.18) | (.59) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (1.05) | (1.32) | (1.34) | (.79) | (1.65) |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.26 | $21.54 | $22.46 | $25.43 | $22.49 |
Total ReturnC,D | 8.72% | 1.77% | (6.34)% | 17.40% | 8.85% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.86% | 1.86% | 1.87% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.86% | 1.86% | 1.87% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.88% | 1.87% | 1.86% | 1.85% | 1.86% |
Net investment income (loss) | .89% | .92% | .65% | .85% | .56% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $28,982 | $43,690 | $62,551 | $86,755 | $79,291 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 49% | 41% | 69% | 62% | 57% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.28 | $23.17 | $26.15 | $23.09 | $22.74 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .43 | .43 | .39 | .43 | .36 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.65 | .21B | (1.83) | 3.64 | 1.83 |
Total from investment operations | 2.08 | .64 | (1.44) | 4.07 | 2.19 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.48) | (.42) | (.36) | (.41) | (.35) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.73) | (1.11) | (1.18) | (.59) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (1.21) | (1.53) | (1.54) | (1.01)C | (1.84) |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.15 | $22.28 | $23.17 | $26.15 | $23.09 |
Total ReturnD | 9.93% | 2.84% | (5.36)% | 18.61% | 9.99% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .81% | .82% | .82% | .84% | .85% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .81% | .82% | .82% | .83% | .85% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .81% | .81% | .81% | .83% | .84% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.96% | 1.98% | 1.69% | 1.87% | 1.57% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $225,407 | $284,857 | $399,578 | $422,848 | $349,301 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 49% | 41% | 69% | 62% | 57% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Total distributions of $1.01 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.413 and distributions from net realized gain of $.594 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund Class Z
Years ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.91 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .40 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.94 |
Total from investment operations | 2.34 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.36) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.73) |
Total distributions | (1.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.16 |
Total ReturnC,D | 11.22% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .65%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .64%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .64%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.20%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $6,634 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 49% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended July 31, 2019
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VII (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on October 2, 2018. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
Effective March 1, 2019, Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of ten years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date ranged from less than .005% to .01%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for the Fund, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees of $65,446 are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, respectively.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of July 31, 2019, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, deferred trustees compensation and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $158,062,573 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (16,153,505) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $141,909,068 |
Tax Cost | $394,618,663 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $2,087,443 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $28,523,087 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $141,909,068 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
July 31, 2019 | July 31, 2018 | |
Ordinary Income | $11,385,034 | $ 12,752,889 |
Long-term Capital Gains | 18,757,076 | 37,943,280 |
Total | $30,142,110 | $ 50,696,169 |
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) | Prior Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $270,561,722 and $379,476,362, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .54% of the Fund's average net assets.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC | |
Class A | -% | .25% | $378,112 | $8,247 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 631,922 | 1,286 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 361,736 | 19,653 |
$1,371,770 | $29,186 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Retained by FDC | |
Class A | $25,985 |
Class M | 4,301 |
Class C(a) | 1,571 |
$31,857 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets | |
Class A | $370,411 | .24 |
Class M | 271,304 | .21 |
Class C | 101,703 | .28 |
Class I | 523,659 | .21 |
Class Z | 1,668 | .05(a) |
$1,268,745 |
(a) Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Prior to April 1, 2019, FSC had a separate agreement with the Fund for administration of the security lending program, based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the total fees paid for accounting and administration of securities lending were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $3,585 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,535 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the Fund. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. The Fund may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $21,118 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $4,324 and a portion of class-level operating expenses as follows:
Amount | |
Class A | $4,209 |
Class M | 3,696 |
Class C | 1,102 |
Class I | 6,839 |
Class Z | 155 |
$16,001 |
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $7,770,800 | $– |
Class M | 6,470,306 | – |
Class C | 1,942,389 | – |
Class I | 13,766,198 | – |
Class Z | 192,417 | – |
Total | $30,142,110 | $ - |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $3,331,946 |
Class M | – | 1,886,568 |
Class C | – | 517,055 |
Class I | – | 7,017,320 |
Total | $– | $12,752,889 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $10,241,885 |
Class M | – | 6,686,045 |
Class C | – | 2,729,897 |
Class I | – | 18,285,453 |
Total | $– | $37,943,280 |
(a) Distributions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars | |
Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,438,522 | 1,262,391 | $31,232,246 | $27,206,084 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 367,126 | 589,388 | 7,670,791 | 13,010,989 |
Shares redeemed | (2,510,246) | (5,396,386) | (54,843,455) | (116,593,147) |
Net increase (decrease) | (704,598) | (3,544,607) | $(15,940,418) | $(76,376,074) |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 1,062,860 | 571,538 | $23,205,065 | $12,280,331 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 306,005 | 382,137 | 6,372,621 | 8,433,594 |
Shares redeemed | (1,500,594) | (1,874,375) | (32,897,737) | (40,727,468) |
Net increase (decrease) | (131,729) | (920,700) | $(3,320,051) | $(20,013,543) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 156,567 | 121,070 | $3,354,867 | $2,559,474 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 93,330 | 144,584 | 1,890,831 | 3,123,837 |
Shares redeemed | (976,378) | (1,022,590) | (20,809,428) | (21,460,230) |
Net increase (decrease) | (726,481) | (756,936) | $(15,563,730) | $(15,776,919) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 2,903,162 | 3,744,282 | $64,049,999 | $80,976,845 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 642,207 | 1,104,959 | 13,570,710 | 24,571,000 |
Shares redeemed | (6,591,629) | (9,312,160) | (145,379,848) | (201,298,815) |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,046,260) | (4,462,919) | $(67,759,139) | $(95,750,970) |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 315,610 | – | $6,987,782 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 8,643 | – | 181,838 | – |
Shares redeemed | (37,743) | – | (831,193) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 286,510 | – | $6,338,427 | $– |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Advisor Real Estate Fund (the "Fund"), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VII, including the schedule of investments, as of July 31, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2019, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 12, 2019
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Fidelity investment companies since 1999.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Michael E. Wiley, each of the Trustees oversees 298 funds. Mr. Wiley oversees 197 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged SelectCo and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through SelectCo, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), SelectCo's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with SelectCo.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board of Directors (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Chair (2018-present) and Member (2013-present) of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present) and as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011), and a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Brown is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present).
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value February 1, 2019 | Ending Account Value July 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period-B February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 | |
Class A | 1.09% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,068.20 | $5.59 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.39 | $5.46 | |
Class M | 1.31% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,066.90 | $6.71 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.30 | $6.56 | |
Class C | 1.89% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,063.50 | $9.67 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.42 | $9.44 | |
Class I | .81% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,069.60 | $4.16 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.78 | $4.06 | |
Class Z | .64% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,070.80 | $3.29 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.62 | $3.21 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended July 31, 2019, $34,900,020, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
A total of 0.24% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
Class A, Class M, Class C Class I, and Class Z designates 99% of the dividends distributed, respectively during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2020 of amounts for use in preparing 2019 income tax returns.
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Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (11.56)% | 5.57% | 15.02% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (9.72)% | 5.74% | 14.93% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (7.78)% | 6.03% | 14.85% |
Class I | (5.89)% | 7.11% | 16.04% |
Class Z | (5.82)% | 7.13% | 16.05% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$40,515 | Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Eirene Kontopoulos: For the year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned roughly -6% to -7%, considerably ahead of the -10.93% result of the MSCI U.S. IMI Biotechnology 25/50 Index, but trailing the S&P 500®. Versus the MSCI industry index, stock selection in the fund’s core biotechnology category significantly aided performance the past 12 months. The top relative contributor was an out-of-index position in Denmark-based Ascendis Pharma (+70%), one of the fund’s mid-cap holdings. A non-benchmark stake in Netherlands-based Argenyx (+55%) also contributed, as did a timely sale of our position in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, Tesaro (+116%) and Array BioPharma (+209%) were both purchased by large drug companies at sizable premiums, boosting our relative result. Both deals closed during the period. Conversely, out-of-index exposure to the pharmaceuticals group detracted a bit from relative performance. Underweighting and ultimately selling Incyte made this index stock our largest relative detractor. Underweighting industry heavyweight Amgen (-2%) also hurt. An overweighting in La Jolla Pharmaceutical (-75%) further weighed on our performance compared with the MSCI index.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Note to Shareholders: On November 1, 2018, Rajiv Kaul came off the fund, leaving Eirene Kontopoulos as sole Portfolio Manager.Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
AbbVie, Inc. | 16.5 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 9.6 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 8.4 |
Amgen, Inc. | 6.9 |
Celgene Corp. | 6.7 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 4.8 |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 2.9 |
FibroGen, Inc. | 2.6 |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR | 2.3 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | 2.3 |
63.0 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Biotechnology | 91.3% | |
Pharmaceuticals | 7.2% | |
Health Care Providers & Services | 0.4% | |
Health Care Technology | 0.2% | |
All Others* | 0.9% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.6% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Biotechnology - 91.0% | |||
Biotechnology - 91.0% | |||
AbbVie, Inc. | 5,372,876 | $357,940,993 | |
Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 66,142 | 171,308 | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 890,486 | 21,888,146 | |
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 807,853 | 5,598,421 | |
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | 512,743 | 24,668,066 | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 1,612,014 | 182,625,066 | |
Allakos, Inc. (a)(b) | 242,165 | 8,420,077 | |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | 254,607 | 7,892,817 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 545,086 | 42,293,223 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 801,314 | 149,509,166 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 1,265,770 | 15,695,548 | |
AnaptysBio, Inc. (a) | 174,266 | 9,359,827 | |
Argenx SE ADR (a) | 343,500 | 48,248,010 | |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR (a) | 440,206 | 50,958,247 | |
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a) | 408,624 | 5,831,064 | |
Audentes Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 251,000 | 9,768,920 | |
Axcella Health, Inc. | 185,590 | 1,416,423 | |
BeiGene Ltd. | 109,800 | 1,127,353 | |
BeiGene Ltd. ADR (a) | 65,481 | 8,993,161 | |
BELLUS Health, Inc. (a) | 3,086,000 | 7,365,434 | |
bluebird bio, Inc. (a)(b) | 341,821 | 44,857,170 | |
Blueprint Medicines Corp. (a) | 348,461 | 34,898,369 | |
Celgene Corp. (a) | 1,573,629 | 144,553,560 | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | 414,407 | 8,404,174 | |
Exact Sciences Corp. (a) | 269,482 | 31,020,073 | |
FibroGen, Inc. (a) | 1,192,345 | 56,350,225 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1,576,317 | 103,280,290 | |
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 273,118 | 14,966,866 | |
Gritstone Oncology, Inc. (b) | 525,560 | 5,518,380 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 299,031 | 5,080,537 | |
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | 1,037,131 | 18,087,565 | |
Insmed, Inc. (a) | 752,387 | 16,514,895 | |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | 201,004 | 12,633,101 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 518,038 | 34,117,983 | |
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (a)(b) | 488,328 | 2,749,287 | |
Kura Oncology, Inc. (a) | 638,300 | 12,204,296 | |
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. (a)(b) | 1,280,788 | 10,707,388 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Class B (a)(b) | 45,812 | 4,192,256 | |
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 122,820 | 12,994,356 | |
Morphosys AG sponsored ADR (a) | 397,244 | 11,929,237 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) | 660,552 | 63,670,607 | |
Principia Biopharma, Inc. (b) | 315,640 | 11,722,870 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 187,901 | 2,070,669 | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 126,709 | 6,103,573 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc. (a) | 87,486 | 3,885,253 | |
Repligen Corp. (a) | 108,427 | 10,234,425 | |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | 278,487 | 44,652,606 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 336,681 | 50,114,967 | |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (a) | 402,409 | 4,945,607 | |
The Medicines Company (a) | 231,135 | 8,283,878 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 1,249,294 | 208,157,366 | |
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. | 360,900 | 8,073,333 | |
Zymeworks, Inc. (a) | 413,653 | 9,451,971 | |
1,976,198,403 | |||
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.4% | |||
Health Care Services - 0.4% | |||
G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 385,500 | 9,564,255 | |
Precipio, Inc. (a)(c) | 30 | 88 | |
9,564,343 | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 7.2% | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 7.2% | |||
Adimab LLC (a)(c)(d)(e) | 285,956 | 13,202,589 | |
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. rights 12/31/24 (a)(e) | 1,915,787 | 2,854,523 | |
Allergan PLC | 200,000 | 32,100,000 | |
Chiasma, Inc. warrants 12/16/24 (a) | 81,298 | 145,040 | |
Morphic Holding, Inc. | 107,800 | 2,434,124 | |
MyoKardia, Inc. (a) | 443,976 | 24,165,614 | |
Nektar Therapeutics (a) | 296,398 | 8,435,487 | |
NeurogesX, Inc. (a)(e) | 150,000 | 2 | |
Stemcentrx, Inc. rights 12/31/21 (a)(e) | 208,907 | 2 | |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a)(b) | 709,334 | 14,789,614 | |
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. | 17,100 | 681,264 | |
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b) | 1,246,165 | 14,580,131 | |
Zogenix, Inc. (a)(b) | 878,459 | 42,315,370 | |
155,703,760 | |||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $1,823,640,397) | 2,141,466,506 | ||
Preferred Stocks - 0.5% | |||
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.5% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.3% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.3% | |||
Immunocore Ltd. Series A (a)(c)(e) | 17,149 | 2,030,433 | |
REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc. Series C (c)(e) | 2,550,401 | 5,253,826 | |
7,284,259 | |||
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | |||
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | |||
Codiak Biosciences, Inc.: | |||
Series A 8.00% (a)(c)(e) | 213,402 | 774,649 | |
Series B 8.00% (a)(c)(e) | 693,558 | 2,517,616 | |
3,292,265 | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0% | |||
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Series C (a)(c)(e) | 1,915,787 | 19 | |
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | 10,576,543 | ||
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.0% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.0% | |||
Yumanity Holdings LLC Class A (a)(c)(e) | 151,084 | 995,644 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | |||
(Cost $11,796,118) | 11,572,187 | ||
Money Market Funds - 8.7% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (f) | 16,587,088 | 16,590,405 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (f)(g) | 171,822,347 | 171,839,530 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $188,424,050) | 188,429,935 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 107.8% | |||
(Cost $2,023,860,565) | 2,341,468,628 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (7.8)% | (170,313,736) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $2,171,154,892 |
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $24,774,864 or 1.1% of net assets.
(d) Investment is owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary (Subsidiary) that is treated as a corporation for U.S. tax purposes.
(e) Level 3 security
(f) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(g) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost |
Adimab LLC | 9/17/14 - 6/5/15 | $5,348,114 |
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Series C | 7/1/15 | $0 |
Codiak Biosciences, Inc. Series A 8.00% | 11/12/15 | $213,402 |
Codiak Biosciences, Inc. Series B 8.00% | 11/12/15 | $2,080,674 |
Immunocore Ltd. Series A | 7/27/15 | $3,227,085 |
Precipio, Inc. | 2/3/12 - 7/31/17 | $161,441 |
REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc. Series C | 6/3/19 | $5,253,826 |
Yumanity Holdings LLC Class A | 2/8/16 | $1,021,131 |
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $606,847 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 888,438 |
Total | $1,495,285 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $2,141,466,506 | $2,122,720,574 | $2,688,816 | $16,057,116 |
Preferred Stocks | 11,572,187 | -- | -- | 11,572,187 |
Money Market Funds | 188,429,935 | 188,429,935 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $2,341,468,628 | $2,311,150,509 | $2,688,816 | $27,629,303 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
Investments in Securities: | |
Preferred Stocks | |
Beginning Balance | $30,498,190 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | 6,361,378 |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | (9,331,020) |
Cost of Purchases | 5,253,826 |
Proceeds of Sales | (21,210,187) |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers in to Level 3 | -- |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $11,572,187 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at July 31, 2019 | $(663,613) |
Other Investments in Securities | |
Beginning Balance | $21,053,430 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | 3,130,775 |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | (2,157,119) |
Cost of Purchases | 497,325 |
Proceeds of Sales | (6,467,295) |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers in to Level 3 | -- |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $16,057,116 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at July 31, 2019 | $(2,121,093) |
The information used in the above reconciliations represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliations are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Biotechnology Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $166,948,495) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,835,436,515) | $2,153,038,693 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $188,424,050) | 188,429,935 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $2,023,860,565) | $2,341,468,628 | |
Restricted cash | 220 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 60,453 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 1,291,038 | |
Dividends receivable | 5,718,452 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 96,449 | |
Prepaid expenses | 24,407 | |
Other receivables | 69,248 | |
Total assets | 2,348,728,895 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $123,724 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 3,577,801 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,002,003 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 527,336 | |
Other affiliated payables | 415,774 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 115,235 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 171,812,130 | |
Total liabilities | 177,574,003 | |
Net Assets | $2,171,154,892 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $1,736,174,777 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 434,980,115 | |
Net Assets | $2,171,154,892 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($616,893,794 ÷ 24,210,040 shares)(a) | $25.48 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $25.48) | $27.03 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($119,311,919 ÷ 4,967,335 shares)(a) | $24.02 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $24.02) | $24.89 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($398,749,171 ÷ 18,363,953 shares)(a) | $21.71 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,006,083,645 ÷ 37,158,126 shares) | $27.08 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($30,116,363 ÷ 1,111,222 shares) | $27.10 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $27,249,495 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $888,438 from security lending) | 1,495,285 | |
Total income | 28,744,780 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $13,291,966 | |
Transfer agent fees | 4,745,861 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 7,108,736 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 753,344 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 95,846 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 13,954 | |
Registration fees | 135,897 | |
Audit | 73,554 | |
Legal | 14,624 | |
Interest | 1,188 | |
Miscellaneous | 20,149 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 26,255,119 | |
Expense reductions | (145,710) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 26,109,409 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,635,371 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 250,746,503 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 1,227 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (321) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 250,747,409 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | (426,610,271) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (3,395) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (9) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (426,613,675) | |
Net gain (loss) | (175,866,266) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(173,230,895) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $2,635,371 | $(15,559,526) |
Net realized gain (loss) | 250,747,409 | 147,763,435 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (426,613,675) | 208,112,601 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (173,230,895) | 340,316,510 |
Distributions to shareholders | (56,953,710) | – |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (367,095,686) | (237,264,870) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (597,280,291) | 103,051,640 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 2,768,435,183 | 2,665,383,543 |
End of period | $2,171,154,892 | $2,768,435,183 |
Other Information | ||
Accumulated net investment loss end of period | $(8,149,824) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $27.80 | $24.45 | $21.39 | $31.43 | $20.19 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .03 | (.14) | (.15)B | (.16) | (.20) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.76) | 3.49 | 3.21 | (8.48) | 12.04 |
Total from investment operations | (1.73) | 3.35 | 3.06 | (8.64) | 11.84 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.59) | – | – | (1.40) | (.60) |
Total distributions | (.59) | – | – | (1.40) | (.60) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $25.48 | $27.80 | $24.45 | $21.39 | $31.43 |
Total ReturnD,E | (6.17)% | 13.70% | 14.31% | (28.55)% | 59.66% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.04% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.04% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Net investment income (loss) | .13% | (.53)% | (.69)%B | (.69)% | (.75)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $616,894 | $766,303 | $787,802 | $1,080,733 | $1,560,528 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 62% | 45% | 30% | 29% | 26% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.71) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.32 | $23.22 | $20.39 | $30.06 | $19.39 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.04) | (.21) | (.21)B | (.22) | (.27) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.67) | 3.31 | 3.04 | (8.10) | 11.54 |
Total from investment operations | (1.71) | 3.10 | 2.83 | (8.32) | 11.27 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.59) | – | – | (1.35) | (.60) |
Total distributions | (.59) | – | – | (1.35) | (.60) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.02 | $26.32 | $23.22 | $20.39 | $30.06 |
Total ReturnD,E | (6.44)% | 13.35% | 13.88% | (28.75)% | 59.17% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 1.37% | 1.35% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 1.37% | 1.35% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 1.37% | 1.34% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.18)% | (.84)% | (1.02)%B | (1.01)% | (1.05)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $119,312 | $135,879 | $127,734 | $131,928 | $196,393 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 62% | 45% | 30% | 29% | 26% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (1.05) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.96 | $21.23 | $18.71 | $27.78 | $18.04 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.14) | (.29) | (.27)B | (.29) | (.35) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.52) | 3.02 | 2.79 | (7.46) | 10.69 |
Total from investment operations | (1.66) | 2.73 | 2.52 | (7.75) | 10.34 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.59) | – | – | (1.32) | (.60) |
Total distributions | (.59) | – | – | (1.32) | (.60) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.71 | $23.96 | $21.23 | $18.71 | $27.78 |
Total ReturnD,E | (6.87)% | 12.86% | 13.47% | (29.06)% | 58.43% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.78% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 1.80% | 1.79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.77% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 1.80% | 1.79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.77% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.61)% | (1.27)% | (1.43)%B | (1.44)% | (1.49)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $398,749 | $558,420 | $593,489 | $665,036 | $956,495 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 62% | 45% | 30% | 29% | 26% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (1.46) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $29.42 | $25.80 | $22.52 | $32.95 | $21.10 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .11 | (.07) | (.10)B | (.10) | (.14) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.86) | 3.69 | 3.38 | (8.89) | 12.60 |
Total from investment operations | (1.75) | 3.62 | 3.28 | (8.99) | 12.46 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | –C |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.59) | – | – | (1.44) | (.60) |
Total distributions | (.59) | – | – | (1.44) | (.61)D |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $27.08 | $29.42 | $25.80 | $22.52 | $32.95 |
Total ReturnE | (5.89)% | 14.03% | 14.56% | (28.32)% | 60.00% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .76% | .79% | .78% | .78% | .78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .76% | .79% | .78% | .78% | .78% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .76% | .79% | .77% | .78% | .77% |
Net investment income (loss) | .40% | (.26)% | (.42)%B | (.42)% | (.48)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,006,084 | $1,307,833 | $1,156,358 | $908,234 | $1,403,666 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 62% | 45% | 30% | 29% | 26% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.44) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total distributions of $.61 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.003 and distributions from net realized gain of $.604 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.06 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .16 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.53) |
Total from investment operations | (2.37) |
Distributions from net investment income | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.59) |
Total distributions | (.59) |
Net asset value, end of period | $27.10 |
Total ReturnC,D | (7.83)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .63%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .63%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .62%G |
Net investment income (loss) | .73%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $30,116 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 62% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 0.93% | 7.18% | 9.04% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 3.01% | 7.41% | 9.02% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 5.25% | 7.65% | 8.87% |
Class I | 7.39% | 8.75% | 9.96% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$23,770 | Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Caroline Tall: For the year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly 6% to 7%, trailing the 10.34% advance of the MSCI North America IMI + ADR Custom Communications Equipment 25/50 Linked Index, and also lagging the broad-based S&P 500®. Versus the MSCI industry index, security selection in the fund’s core category of communications equipment weighed on performance the most by far the past 12 months. Non-index exposure to application software stocks, as well as investment choices in the systems software segment, also worked against the portfolio's relative result. CommScope Holding (-54%) was the fund’s largest individual detractor by a wide margin. Our overweight stake in this maker of cables, antennas and other network-infrastructure equipment fell sharply in November, after the company reported third-quarter financial results that were below expectations. The market also disapproved of the company’s plan to buy Arris, a maker of television set-top boxes. Additionally, the portfolio's underweighting in strong-performing index component Ciena (+73%) for much of the period further worked against performance, as did an out-of-benchmark stake in Pivotal Software (-45%). I exited this latter position. Conversely, the fund’s leading relative contributor this period was Applied Optoelectronics (-74%), which proved beneficial to us because we didn’t own it for most of the period. As a matter of fact, most of the portfolio’s most prominent relative contributors – including Calamp (-51%) and Arista Networks (+7%) – were lagging MSCI index stocks that we underweighted. In Arista’s case, however, I considerably increased the fund's position to a meaningful overweight. The company sells switches used in data centers and also offers what I consider best-in-class software for data-center management. Acacia Communications (+109%) and Quantenna Communications (+52%) – two other relative contributors – both benefited from being bought by other companies, with the latter deal completed in June.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Note to shareholders: On December 31, 2018, Colin Anderson came off the fund, leaving Caroline Tall as sole Portfolio Manager.Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 21.9 |
Nokia Corp. sponsored ADR | 11.4 |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (B Shares) sponsored ADR | 10.8 |
Arista Networks, Inc. | 5.5 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 5.0 |
Ciena Corp. | 4.8 |
F5 Networks, Inc. | 4.8 |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. | 4.5 |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | 4.1 |
ViaSat, Inc. | 3.7 |
76.5 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Communications Equipment | 95.8% | |
Electronic Equipment & Components | 1.8% | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | 0.8% | |
Media | 0.8% | |
All Others* | 0.8% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.2% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Communications Equipment - 95.8% | |||
Communications Equipment - 95.8% | |||
Acacia Communications, Inc. (a) | 11,896 | $799,054 | |
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | 6,134 | 1,677,342 | |
CalAmp Corp. (a) | 298 | 3,326 | |
Ciena Corp. (a) | 32,230 | 1,457,441 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 119,493 | 6,619,913 | |
CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (a) | 69,541 | 993,045 | |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | 9,809 | 291,916 | |
EchoStar Holding Corp. Class A (a) | 9,451 | 430,210 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc. (a) | 34,100 | 277,574 | |
F5 Networks, Inc. (a) | 9,867 | 1,447,686 | |
Finisar Corp. (a) | 22,621 | 532,272 | |
Harmonic, Inc. (a) | 29,234 | 218,378 | |
Infinera Corp. (a) | 1,237 | 4,775 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | 2,430 | 156,565 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | 45,537 | 1,230,410 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a) | 23,951 | 1,356,345 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 9,022 | 1,497,291 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc. (a) | 15,757 | 410,312 | |
Nokia Corp. sponsored ADR | 635,854 | 3,439,970 | |
Plantronics, Inc. | 9,248 | 355,123 | |
Sierra Wireless, Inc. (a) | 50,600 | 596,940 | |
Sonus Networks, Inc. (a) | 17,839 | 87,768 | |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (B Shares) sponsored ADR | 373,117 | 3,249,849 | |
ViaSat, Inc. (a) | 13,819 | 1,127,492 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc. (a) | 45,200 | 663,084 | |
28,924,081 | |||
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.8% | |||
Alternative Carriers - 0.8% | |||
Vonage Holdings Corp. (a) | 19,455 | 241,242 | |
Electronic Equipment & Components - 1.8% | |||
Electronic Components - 1.8% | |||
Casa Systems, Inc. (a) | 469 | 3,091 | |
Corning, Inc. | 17,355 | 533,666 | |
536,757 | |||
IT Services - 0.0% | |||
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 0.0% | |||
Fastly, Inc. Class A | 75 | 1,628 | |
Media - 0.8% | |||
Cable & Satellite - 0.8% | |||
Comcast Corp. Class A | 5,769 | 249,048 | |
Software - 0.0% | |||
Systems Software - 0.0% | |||
Tufin Software Technologies Ltd. | 322 | 7,029 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $23,443,143) | 29,959,785 | ||
Money Market Funds - 0.3% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b) | 97,358 | 97,377 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b)(c) | 127 | 127 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $97,504) | 97,504 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 99.5% | |||
(Cost $23,540,647) | 30,057,289 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.5% | 144,803 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $30,202,092 |
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $14,199 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 7,497 |
Total | $21,696 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Other Information
Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of Total Net Assets, is as follows (Unaudited):
United States of America | 75.8% |
Finland | 11.4% |
Sweden | 10.8% |
Canada | 2.0% |
100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Communications Equipment Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $23,443,143) | $29,959,785 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $97,504) | 97,504 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $23,540,647) | $30,057,289 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,356,612 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 2,733 | |
Dividends receivable | 33,324 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 1,690 | |
Prepaid expenses | 198 | |
Other receivables | 347 | |
Total assets | 31,452,193 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $1,153,111 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 18,279 | |
Accrued management fee | 18,376 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 9,798 | |
Other affiliated payables | 8,120 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 42,417 | |
Total liabilities | 1,250,101 | |
Net Assets | $30,202,092 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $23,965,334 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 6,236,758 | |
Net Assets | $30,202,092 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($14,990,921 ÷ 951,230 shares)(a) | $15.76 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $15.76) | $16.72 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($5,242,125 ÷ 347,351 shares)(a) | $15.09 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $15.09) | $15.64 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($5,264,470 ÷ 384,597 shares)(a) | $13.69 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,704,576 ÷ 285,726 shares) | $16.47 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $372,806 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $7,497 from security lending) | 21,696 | |
Total income | 394,502 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $163,979 | |
Transfer agent fees | 81,965 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 113,194 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 12,181 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 12,268 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 155 | |
Registration fees | 53,148 | |
Audit | 47,404 | |
Legal | 48 | |
Miscellaneous | 226 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 484,568 | |
Expense reductions | (27,121) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 457,447 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (62,945) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | (54,451) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 118 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (483) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | (54,816) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 1,972,151 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (2) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,972,149 | |
Net gain (loss) | 1,917,333 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $1,854,388 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $(62,945) | $5,520 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (54,816) | 1,373,163 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,972,149 | 757,729 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,854,388 | 2,136,412 |
Distributions to shareholders | (912,371) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (27,072) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (595,291) |
Total distributions | (912,371) | (622,363) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 8,000,664 | 1,462,219 |
Redemption fees | – | 967 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 8,942,681 | 2,977,235 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 21,259,411 | 18,282,176 |
End of period | $30,202,092 | $21,259,411 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $15.17 | $13.69 | $12.09 | $12.57 | $11.94 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.01) | .03 | .07 | .09 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.04 | 2.08 | 1.76 | (.20) | .64 |
Total from investment operations | 1.03 | 2.11 | 1.83 | (.11) | .66 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | (.04)B | (.05) | – | (.03) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.44) | (.59)B | (.18) | (.37) | – |
Total distributions | (.44) | (.63) | (.23) | (.37) | (.03) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $15.76 | $15.17 | $13.69 | $12.09 | $12.57 |
Total ReturnD,E | 7.09% | 15.86% | 15.24% | (.53)% | 5.54% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.47% | 1.76% | 1.78% | 2.10% | 1.90% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.40% | 1.40% | 1.40% | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.39% | 1.39% | 1.39% | 1.40% | 1.39% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.09)% | .21% | .56% | .81% | .16% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $14,991 | $8,860 | $6,247 | $4,536 | $4,806 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 98% | 60% | 71% | 29% | 60% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.59 | $13.18 | $11.65 | $12.15 | $11.55 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.05) | – | .04 | .06 | (.01) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .99 | 2.00 | 1.69 | (.20) | .62 |
Total from investment operations | .94 | 2.00 | 1.73 | (.14) | .61 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | (.02)B | (.02) | – | (.01) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.44) | (.57)B | (.18) | (.36) | – |
Total distributions | (.44) | (.59) | (.20) | (.36) | (.01) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $15.09 | $14.59 | $13.18 | $11.65 | $12.15 |
Total ReturnD,E | 6.75% | 15.69% | 14.94% | (.83)% | 5.24% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.80% | 2.11% | 2.11% | 2.41% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.64% | 1.64% | 1.64% | 1.65% | 1.64% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.34)% | (.04)% | .31% | .56% | (.09)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $5,242 | $4,943 | $4,236 | $3,674 | $4,029 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 98% | 60% | 71% | 29% | 60% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.34 | $12.10 | $10.74 | $11.27 | $10.76 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.11) | (.07) | (.02) | .01 | (.07) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .90 | 1.84 | 1.56 | (.19) | .58 |
Total from investment operations | .79 | 1.77 | 1.54 | (.18) | .51 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.44) | (.53) | (.18) | (.35) | – |
Total distributions | (.44) | (.53) | (.18) | (.35) | – |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.69 | $13.34 | $12.10 | $10.74 | $11.27 |
Total ReturnC,D | 6.25% | 15.06% | 14.39% | (1.29)% | 4.74% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.28% | 2.54% | 2.55% | 2.86% | 2.65% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.15% | 2.15% | 2.15% | 2.15% | 2.15% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.14% | 2.14% | 2.14% | 2.15% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.84)% | (.54)% | (.19)% | .06% | (.59)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $5,264 | $4,684 | $3,066 | $2,479 | $2,966 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 98% | 60% | 71% | 29% | 60% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $15.79 | $14.22 | $12.54 | $13.01 | $12.35 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .03 | .07 | .11 | .12 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.09 | 2.16 | 1.83 | (.20) | .67 |
Total from investment operations | 1.12 | 2.23 | 1.94 | (.08) | .72 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | (.05)B | (.08) | – | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.44) | (.61)B | (.18) | (.39) | – |
Total distributions | (.44) | (.66) | (.26) | (.39) | (.06) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $16.47 | $15.79 | $14.22 | $12.54 | $13.01 |
Total ReturnD | 7.39% | 16.21% | 15.55% | (.33)% | 5.83% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.12% | 1.42% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.57% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.11% | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.14% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | .19% | .47% | .81% | 1.06% | .41% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $4,705 | $2,773 | $4,733 | $1,209 | $1,024 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 98% | 60% | 71% | 29% | 60% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 0.66% | 10.66% | 15.10% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 2.83% | 10.88% | 15.05% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 5.02% | 11.15% | 14.94% |
Class I | 7.10% | 12.29% | 16.13% |
Class Z | 7.24% | 12.32% | 16.15% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$40,800 | Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Katherine Shaw: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes returned between about 6% to 7% (excluding sales charges, if applicable), behind the 8.03% result of the MSCI U.S. IMI Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index and the 7.99% return of the broad-market S&P 500® index. The sector's strong performance was driven by a pause in the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent string of interest rate increases, easing concerns regarding global trade, especially between the U.S. and China, and generally better-than-expected earnings across the sector. In addition, consumer confidence remained solid. Among individual stocks, an overweighted stake in apparel company PVH (formerly known as Phillips-Van Heusen) – the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands – was the fund’s largest relative detractor, as the stock returned -42% the past year. PVH’s management cited the potential for further weakness in U.S. and Chinese retail markets, coupled with the negative impact of foreign-currency volatility as reasons for the stock’s weakness. An underweighting in index heavyweight and coffee retail giant Starbucks also hurt the fund’s relative result. Conversely, off-price retailer Burlington Stores, which gained roughly 18%, was the biggest relative contributor, driven by solid quarterly financial results, along with strong revenue and comparable store sales for 2019. The stock got a boost in April when the firm announced former Ross Stores president and COO Michael O’Sullivan will replace Burlington’s current CEO, who plans to step down later this year. Our underexposure to electric car maker Tesla (-18% stock return) also helped, and we eliminated this position from the fund during the period.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 22.5 |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 8.2 |
McDonald's Corp. | 5.1 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 3.9 |
The Booking Holdings, Inc. | 3.6 |
Starbucks Corp. | 3.4 |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | 3.1 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 3.1 |
Burlington Stores, Inc. | 3.0 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 3.0 |
58.9 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Specialty Retail | 26.8% | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | 26.5% | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 22.5% | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 9.1% | |
Multiline Retail | 5.0% | |
All Others* | 10.1% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.5% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Automobiles - 0.3% | |||
Automobile Manufacturers - 0.3% | |||
Ferrari NV | 7,800 | $1,256,424 | |
Beverages - 0.3% | |||
Distillers & Vintners - 0.2% | |||
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | 5,400 | 1,062,828 | |
Soft Drinks - 0.1% | |||
Luckin Coffee, Inc. ADR (a) | 4,100 | 99,589 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. (b) | 3,600 | 232,092 | |
331,681 | |||
TOTAL BEVERAGES | 1,394,509 | ||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.2% | |||
Diversified Support Services - 0.2% | |||
Copart, Inc. (b) | 13,266 | 1,028,513 | |
Distributors - 0.6% | |||
Distributors - 0.6% | |||
LKQ Corp. (b) | 60,429 | 1,627,353 | |
Pool Corp. | 4,700 | 890,039 | |
2,517,392 | |||
Diversified Consumer Services - 1.2% | |||
Education Services - 1.2% | |||
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (b) | 39,453 | 4,291,303 | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR (b) | 8,200 | 855,342 | |
5,146,645 | |||
Entertainment - 0.5% | |||
Interactive Home Entertainment - 0.1% | |||
Electronic Arts, Inc. (b) | 3,900 | 360,750 | |
Movies & Entertainment - 0.4% | |||
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (b) | 6,800 | 490,008 | |
Netflix, Inc. (b) | 1,917 | 619,172 | |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A | 11,800 | 858,804 | |
1,967,984 | |||
TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT | 2,328,734 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.7% | |||
Food Distributors - 1.0% | |||
Performance Food Group Co. (b) | 51,100 | 2,240,735 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (b) | 65,600 | 2,320,272 | |
4,561,007 | |||
Hypermarkets & Super Centers - 0.7% | |||
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (b) | 74,122 | 1,746,314 | |
Walmart, Inc. | 9,200 | 1,015,496 | |
2,761,810 | |||
TOTAL FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING | 7,322,817 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 22.5% | |||
Casinos & Gaming - 1.8% | |||
Boyd Gaming Corp. | 45,200 | 1,197,348 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | 12,731 | 1,523,264 | |
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (a)(b) | 65,092 | 2,936,951 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | 15,300 | 1,990,071 | |
7,647,634 | |||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines - 7.1% | |||
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (b) | 53,800 | 1,759,260 | |
Marriott International, Inc. Class A | 62,829 | 8,737,001 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | 33,100 | 3,383,813 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 112,900 | 13,134,786 | |
Wyndham Destinations, Inc. | 32,920 | 1,549,215 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 32,080 | 1,814,124 | |
30,378,199 | |||
Leisure Facilities - 1.8% | |||
Drive Shack, Inc. (b) | 120,219 | 627,543 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc. (b) | 57,100 | 4,491,486 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | 10,640 | 2,622,973 | |
7,742,002 | |||
Restaurants - 11.8% | |||
ARAMARK Holdings Corp. | 75,785 | 2,742,659 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (b) | 5,000 | 3,977,650 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 102,900 | 21,683,088 | |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | 27,000 | 1,988,483 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 154,123 | 14,593,907 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 48,600 | 5,468,472 | |
50,454,259 | |||
TOTAL HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE | 96,222,094 | ||
Household Durables - 3.3% | |||
Home Furnishings - 0.4% | |||
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (b) | 14,400 | 1,795,536 | |
Homebuilding - 2.9% | |||
Cavco Industries, Inc. (b) | 4,987 | 884,444 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | 106,300 | 4,882,359 | |
Lennar Corp. Class A | 66,800 | 3,177,676 | |
NVR, Inc. (b) | 960 | 3,210,374 | |
12,154,853 | |||
TOTAL HOUSEHOLD DURABLES | 13,950,389 | ||
Interactive Media & Services - 0.6% | |||
Interactive Media & Services - 0.6% | |||
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (b) | 2,096 | 2,553,347 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 26.5% | |||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 26.5% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (b) | 51,679 | 96,473,324 | |
eBay, Inc. | 31,180 | 1,284,304 | |
The Booking Holdings, Inc. (b) | 8,168 | 15,409,830 | |
The RealReal, Inc. | 4,900 | 120,295 | |
Wayfair LLC Class A (b) | 3,431 | 450,010 | |
113,737,763 | |||
IT Services - 0.3% | |||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 0.3% | |||
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (b) | 10,056 | 1,110,182 | |
Leisure Products - 0.6% | |||
Leisure Products - 0.6% | |||
Mattel, Inc. (a)(b) | 146,607 | 2,140,462 | |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. (a)(b) | 37,200 | 582,552 | |
2,723,014 | |||
Multiline Retail - 5.0% | |||
General Merchandise Stores - 5.0% | |||
B&M European Value Retail SA | 112,254 | 505,095 | |
Dollar General Corp. | 68,900 | 9,233,978 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (b) | 98,716 | 10,044,353 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (b) | 20,580 | 1,742,920 | |
21,526,346 | |||
Specialty Retail - 26.8% | |||
Apparel Retail - 8.9% | |||
Burlington Stores, Inc. (b) | 71,200 | 12,869,400 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 87,237 | 9,249,739 | |
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (a) | 35,607 | 3,477,736 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 234,250 | 12,780,680 | |
38,377,555 | |||
Automotive Retail - 2.9% | |||
AutoZone, Inc. (b) | 4,100 | 4,604,464 | |
Monro, Inc. | 17,838 | 1,502,138 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (b) | 16,222 | 6,176,689 | |
12,283,291 | |||
Computer & Electronics Retail - 0.9% | |||
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 53,900 | 4,124,967 | |
Home Improvement Retail - 12.5% | |||
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Class A (b) | 42,012 | 1,644,770 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 164,700 | 16,700,580 | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | 165,520 | 35,369,969 | |
53,715,319 | |||
Specialty Stores - 1.6% | |||
Five Below, Inc. (b) | 14,566 | 1,710,922 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (b) | 6,800 | 214,812 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (b) | 13,089 | 4,571,333 | |
6,497,067 | |||
TOTAL SPECIALTY RETAIL | 114,998,199 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 9.1% | |||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods - 5.9% | |||
adidas AG | 2,528 | 810,305 | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. (a)(b) | 18,000 | 842,991 | |
Capri Holdings Ltd. (b) | 83,600 | 2,975,324 | |
Carter's, Inc. | 12,000 | 1,116,240 | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (b) | 24,802 | 710,825 | |
Hermes International SCA | 600 | 422,830 | |
Kering SA | 1,809 | 940,203 | |
lululemon athletica, Inc. (b) | 2,900 | 554,161 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 3,899 | 1,610,518 | |
PVH Corp. | 73,240 | 6,512,501 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | 189,362 | 5,856,967 | |
VF Corp. | 35,500 | 3,102,345 | |
25,455,210 | |||
Footwear - 3.2% | |||
NIKE, Inc. Class B | 153,934 | 13,242,942 | |
Puma AG | 6,870 | 481,022 | |
13,723,964 | |||
TOTAL TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS | 39,179,174 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $304,151,316) | 426,995,542 | ||
Money Market Funds - 2.4% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c) | 3,099,741 | 3,100,361 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c)(d) | 7,292,511 | 7,293,241 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $10,393,602) | 10,393,602 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.9% | |||
(Cost $314,544,918) | 437,389,144 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.9)% | (8,011,358) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $429,377,786 |
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(a) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(b) Non-income producing
(c) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(d) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $48,382 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 15,552 |
Total | $63,934 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $426,995,542 | $425,385,024 | $1,610,518 | $-- |
Money Market Funds | 10,393,602 | 10,393,602 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $437,389,144 | $435,778,626 | $1,610,518 | $-- |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Consumer Discretionary Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $7,023,244) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $304,151,316) | $426,995,542 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $10,393,602) | 10,393,602 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $314,544,918) | $437,389,144 | |
Cash | 132,771 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 207,531 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 278,682 | |
Dividends receivable | 100,791 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 9,070 | |
Prepaid expenses | 3,399 | |
Other receivables | 7,727 | |
Total assets | 438,129,115 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $662,587 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 362,489 | |
Accrued management fee | 194,863 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 107,698 | |
Other affiliated payables | 81,702 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 50,475 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 7,291,515 | |
Total liabilities | 8,751,329 | |
Net Assets | $429,377,786 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $297,886,338 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 131,491,448 | |
Net Assets | $429,377,786 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($159,297,675 ÷ 5,339,335 shares)(a) | $29.83 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $29.83) | $31.65 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($32,791,782 ÷ 1,180,390 shares)(a) | $27.78 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $27.78) | $28.79 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($70,889,787 ÷ 2,957,098 shares)(a) | $23.97 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($159,612,558 ÷ 4,945,749 shares) | $32.27 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($6,785,984 ÷ 210,013 shares) | $32.31 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $3,972,880 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $15,552 from security lending) | 63,934 | |
Total income | 4,036,814 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $2,195,160 | |
Transfer agent fees | 811,699 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,248,246 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 159,160 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 21,922 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 2,202 | |
Registration fees | 97,605 | |
Audit | 56,958 | |
Legal | 3,353 | |
Interest | 1,745 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,735 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 4,600,785 | |
Expense reductions | (28,975) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 4,571,810 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (534,996) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 13,459,720 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 1,263 | |
Foreign currency transactions | 3,678 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 13,464,661 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 9,012,979 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 445 | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 9,013,424 | |
Net gain (loss) | 22,478,085 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $21,943,089 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $(534,996) | $(510,199) |
Net realized gain (loss) | 13,464,661 | 5,159,841 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 9,013,424 | 58,199,580 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 21,943,089 | 62,849,222 |
Distributions to shareholders | (4,099,245) | – |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 6,479,535 | 64,351,041 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 24,323,379 | 127,200,263 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 405,054,407 | 277,854,144 |
End of period | $429,377,786 | $405,054,407 |
Other Information | ||
Distributions in excess of net investment income end of period | $(96,301) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $28.22 | $22.92 | $20.94 | $21.51 | $19.75 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.02) | (.02) | .06 | .10B | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.90 | 5.32 | 2.01 | (.21) | 3.99 |
Total from investment operations | 1.88 | 5.30 | 2.07 | (.11) | 4.04 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | (.09) | (.02) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.27) | – | – | (.44) | (2.28) |
Total distributions | (.27) | – | (.09) | (.46) | (2.28) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $29.83 | $28.22 | $22.92 | $20.94 | $21.51 |
Total ReturnD,E | 6.81% | 23.12% | 9.93% | (.38)% | 22.26% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.15% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.15% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.09)% | (.08)% | .26% | .49%B | .27% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $159,298 | $146,605 | $109,303 | $144,578 | $115,027 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% | 60% | 47% | 59% | 71% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .33%.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.36 | $21.47 | $19.66 | $20.26 | $18.75 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.09) | (.08) | –B | .03C | (.01) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.78 | 4.97 | 1.89 | (.19) | 3.77 |
Total from investment operations | 1.69 | 4.89 | 1.89 | (.16) | 3.76 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | (.08) | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.27) | – | – | (.44) | (2.25) |
Total distributions | (.27) | – | (.08) | (.44) | (2.25) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $27.78 | $26.36 | $21.47 | $19.66 | $20.26 |
Total ReturnD,E | 6.56% | 22.78% | 9.62% | (.68)% | 21.92% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.40% | 1.46% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.40% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.34% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.39% | 1.45% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.35)% | (.35)% | (.02)% | .19%C | (.03)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $32,792 | $34,622 | $26,398 | $28,259 | $25,948 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% | 60% | 47% | 59% | 71% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .03%.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.90 | $18.74 | $17.18 | $17.84 | $16.79 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.19) | (.17) | (.09) | (.04)B | (.08) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.53 | 4.33 | 1.65 | (.18) | 3.34 |
Total from investment operations | 1.34 | 4.16 | 1.56 | (.22) | 3.26 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.27) | – | – | (.44) | (2.21) |
Total distributions | (.27) | – | – | (.44) | (2.21) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.97 | $22.90 | $18.74 | $17.18 | $17.84 |
Total ReturnD,E | 6.02% | 22.20% | 9.08% | (1.11)% | 21.37% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.85% | 1.86% | 1.91% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.85% | 1.86% | 1.91% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.82% | 1.86% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 1.90% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.83)% | (.83)% | (.49)% | (.27)%B | (.49)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $70,890 | $71,116 | $59,958 | $67,306 | $43,999 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% | 60% | 47% | 59% | 71% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.42) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.42 | $24.64 | $22.48 | $23.06 | $21.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .06 | .06 | .12 | .16B | .12 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.06 | 5.72 | 2.18 | (.22) | 4.26 |
Total from investment operations | 2.12 | 5.78 | 2.30 | (.06) | 4.38 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | (.14) | (.08) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.27) | – | – | (.44) | (2.32) |
Total distributions | (.27) | – | (.14) | (.52) | (2.32) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $32.27 | $30.42 | $24.64 | $22.48 | $23.06 |
Total ReturnD | 7.10% | 23.46% | 10.27% | (.13)% | 22.60% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .80% | .84% | .83% | .84% | .87% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .80% | .83% | .83% | .84% | .87% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .80% | .83% | .83% | .83% | .87% |
Net investment income (loss) | .19% | .20% | .54% | .75%B | .55% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $159,613 | $152,711 | $82,195 | $75,742 | $48,329 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60% | 60% | 47% | 59% | 71% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .60%.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.56 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .92 |
Total from investment operations | 1.02 |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.27) |
Total distributions | (.27) |
Net asset value, end of period | $32.31 |
Total ReturnC,D | 3.36% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .67%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .66%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .66%G |
Net investment income (loss) | .39%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $6,786 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (29.38)% | (9.02)% | 1.64% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (27.90)% | (8.83)% | 1.63% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (26.36)% | (8.60)% | 1.49% |
Class I | (24.85)% | (7.68)% | 2.53% |
Class Z | (24.76)% | (7.66)% | 2.55% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$11,765 | Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager John Dowd: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned roughly -25%, trailing the -19.38% result of the MSCI U.S. IMI Energy 25/50 Index, as well as the broad-market S&P 500® index. Versus the MSCI sector index, our long-standing strategy of underweighting the integrated oil & gas group (-6% return) and overweighting oil & gas exploration & production stocks (E&Ps, -31% return) hurt the fund's relative performance the most. Unfavorable stock picking and an underweighting in the relatively better-performing oil & gas storage & transportation industry (-1%) also detracted. On the other hand, the portfolio got a relative boost from good stock picking and an underweighting in the oil & gas equipment & services industry, which returned about -40% the past 12 months. At the individual stock level, a material underweighting in integrated energy company Exxon Mobil, as well as a non-index position in E&P Encana detracted most from the fund's relative performance. Exxon Mobil held up relatively well this period; its shares returned -5%. Meanwhile, Encana's stock price returned -67%, as investors didn't react well to the company's acquisition of E&P Newfield Exploration late in 2018. Not owning index constituent and pipeline operator Kinder Morgan (+22%) – a strong performer in the oil & gas storage & transportation group – also hurt as investors valued the firm's sizable dividend yield in an environment of low and potentially falling interest rates. Conversely, the fund's sizable underweighting in energy services company Schlumberger (-38%) was the fund's top relative contributor, given that the company was hurt by low activity for offshore drilling services. Lastly, our non-index stake in Viper Energy Partners (+10%), an owner of oil & natural gas properties, also contributed this period.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Chevron Corp. | 17.6 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 7.2 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 6.8 |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 4.7 |
Phillips 66 Co. | 4.7 |
ConocoPhillips Co. | 4.3 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 4.2 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 4.1 |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 3.3 |
Hess Corp. | 2.6 |
59.5 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 91.6% | |
Energy Equipment & Services | 6.7% | |
Machinery | 0.5% | |
Electric Utilities | 0.2% | |
Chemicals | 0.1% | |
All Others* | 0.9% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.1% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Chemicals - 0.1% | |||
Commodity Chemicals - 0.1% | |||
LG Chemical Ltd. | 2,505 | $705,543 | |
Electric Utilities - 0.2% | |||
Electric Utilities - 0.2% | |||
ORSTED A/S (a) | 14,100 | 1,287,975 | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 6.7% | |||
Oil & Gas Drilling - 0.8% | |||
AKITA Drilling Ltd. Class A (non-vtg.) | 157,622 | 296,183 | |
Odfjell Drilling Ltd. (b) | 400,956 | 1,196,059 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 109,000 | 1,267,670 | |
Shelf Drilling Ltd. (a)(b) | 624,428 | 1,826,019 | |
4,585,931 | |||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services - 5.9% | |||
Baker Hughes, a GE Co. Class A | 388,500 | 9,864,015 | |
Dmc Global, Inc. | 15,500 | 809,720 | |
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (b) | 367,427 | 962,659 | |
Halliburton Co. | 133,700 | 3,075,100 | |
Hunting PLC | 128,500 | 796,971 | |
Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc. Class A | 106,300 | 1,504,145 | |
RigNet, Inc. (b) | 288,951 | 2,522,542 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 283,718 | 11,340,208 | |
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. Class A (c) | 293,800 | 4,204,278 | |
Tenaris SA sponsored ADR | 23,800 | 594,524 | |
35,674,162 | |||
TOTAL ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES | 40,260,093 | ||
Machinery - 0.5% | |||
Industrial Machinery - 0.5% | |||
ProPetro Holding Corp. (b) | 167,000 | 3,027,710 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 91.6% | |||
Integrated Oil & Gas - 26.2% | |||
Chevron Corp. | 860,509 | 105,937,264 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 334,261 | 24,855,648 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 277,700 | 14,262,672 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 443,700 | 12,731,413 | |
157,786,997 | |||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - 43.1% | |||
Antero Midstream GP LP | 67,800 | 618,336 | |
Berry Petroleum Corp. | 276,300 | 2,707,740 | |
Black Stone Minerals LP | 47,900 | 718,500 | |
Brigham Minerals, Inc. Class A (c) | 72,400 | 1,552,980 | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | 484,500 | 9,283,020 | |
Callon Petroleum Co. (b)(c) | 127,200 | 625,824 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 96,900 | 2,454,438 | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (b) | 64,100 | 610,873 | |
Concho Resources, Inc. | 67,672 | 6,610,201 | |
ConocoPhillips Co. | 438,900 | 25,930,212 | |
Continental Resources, Inc. (b) | 237,700 | 8,835,309 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | 530,500 | 14,323,500 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 243,470 | 25,182,102 | |
Encana Corp. (Toronto) | 2,252,400 | 10,290,932 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 505,786 | 43,421,728 | |
EQT Corp. | 34,000 | 513,740 | |
Hess Corp. | 238,200 | 15,444,888 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd. | 861,600 | 5,178,216 | |
Lundin Petroleum AB | 146,700 | 4,640,344 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A (b) | 629,300 | 7,035,574 | |
National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (b) | 8,100 | 64,800 | |
Noble Energy, Inc. | 603,000 | 13,314,240 | |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (b)(c) | 1,720,600 | 2,787,372 | |
Parex Resources, Inc. (b) | 544,000 | 9,298,863 | |
Parsley Energy, Inc. Class A (b) | 336,700 | 5,585,853 | |
PDC Energy, Inc. (b) | 71,788 | 2,062,469 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 205,216 | 28,328,017 | |
Texas Pacific Land Trust | 400 | 318,880 | |
Viper Energy Partners LP | 365,600 | 11,794,256 | |
259,533,207 | |||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 17.6% | |||
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. | 189,100 | 8,146,428 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 356,178 | 20,084,877 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (b) | 233,460 | 5,383,588 | |
Phillips 66 Co. | 274,718 | 28,175,078 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 170,235 | 2,866,018 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | 482,100 | 41,099,025 | |
105,755,014 | |||
Oil & Gas Storage & Transport - 4.7% | |||
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (b) | 197,700 | 12,880,155 | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | 209,000 | 6,292,990 | |
Golar LNG Ltd. | 114,100 | 1,932,854 | |
Keyera Corp. | 61,000 | 1,552,038 | |
Noble Midstream Partners LP (b)(d) | 48,372 | 1,499,048 | |
Teekay LNG Partners LP | 29,200 | 422,232 | |
The Williams Companies, Inc. | 160,600 | 3,957,184 | |
28,536,501 | |||
TOTAL OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS | 551,611,719 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $572,685,325) | 596,893,040 | ||
Money Market Funds - 1.0% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (e) | 405,482 | 405,564 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (e)(f) | 5,725,962 | 5,726,535 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $6,132,099) | 6,132,099 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.1% | |||
(Cost $578,817,424) | 603,025,139 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.1)% | (594,739) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $602,430,400 |
Legend
(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $3,113,994 or 0.5% of net assets.
(b) Non-income producing
(c) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(d) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $1,499,048 or 0.2% of net assets.
(e) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost |
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 6/21/17 | $1,956,647 |
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $122,555 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 56,598 |
Total | $179,153 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $596,893,040 | $593,321,479 | $3,571,561 | $-- |
Money Market Funds | 6,132,099 | 6,132,099 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $603,025,139 | $599,453,578 | $3,571,561 | $-- |
Other Information
Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of Total Net Assets, is as follows (Unaudited):
United States of America | 89.3% |
Canada | 6.1% |
Curacao | 1.9% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 2.7% |
100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Energy Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $5,478,502) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $572,685,325) | $596,893,040 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $6,132,099) | 6,132,099 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $578,817,424) | $603,025,139 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 11,258,098 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 789,159 | |
Dividends receivable | 242,394 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 6,639 | |
Prepaid expenses | 7,248 | |
Other receivables | 129,446 | |
Total assets | 615,458,123 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $4,624,439 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 1,965,435 | |
Accrued management fee | 275,374 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 154,815 | |
Other affiliated payables | 137,026 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 144,264 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 5,726,370 | |
Total liabilities | 13,027,723 | |
Net Assets | $602,430,400 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $799,984,528 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | (197,554,128) | |
Net Assets | $602,430,400 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($190,992,307 ÷ 6,851,308 shares)(a) | $27.88 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $27.88) | $29.58 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($87,147,186 ÷ 3,054,284 shares)(a) | $28.53 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $28.53) | $29.56 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($90,436,510 ÷ 3,534,920 shares)(a) | $25.58 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($224,599,332 ÷ 7,642,469 shares) | $29.39 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($9,255,065 ÷ 315,285 shares) | $29.35 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $16,157,713 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $56,598 from security lending) | 179,153 | |
Total income | 16,336,866 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $3,919,931 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,646,405 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 2,302,797 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 258,685 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 23,971 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 4,273 | |
Registration fees | 112,457 | |
Audit | 61,221 | |
Legal | 1,921 | |
Interest | 658 | |
Miscellaneous | 6,612 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 8,338,931 | |
Expense reductions | (44,967) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 8,293,964 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 8,042,902 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $94,159) | (50,532,091) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 2,337 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (25,739) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | (50,555,493) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $442,860) | (198,067,003) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 611 | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (198,066,392) | |
Net gain (loss) | (248,621,885) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(240,578,983) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $8,042,902 | $2,324,706 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (50,555,493) | (1,469,949) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (198,066,392) | 188,023,715 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (240,578,983) | 188,878,472 |
Distributions to shareholders | (5,238,986) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (11,701,838) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (106,751) |
Total distributions | (5,238,986) | (11,808,589) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (120,369,893) | (101,270,438) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (366,187,862) | 75,799,445 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 968,618,262 | 892,818,817 |
End of period | $602,430,400 | $968,618,262 |
Other Information | ||
Distributions in excess of net investment income end of period | $(558,139) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $37.52 | $30.70 | $31.12 | $30.96 | $45.71 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .35 | .12 | .38B | .16 | .28 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (9.76) | 7.18 | (.72) | .20 | (12.89) |
Total from investment operations | (9.41) | 7.30 | (.34) | .36 | (12.61) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.18)C | (.48) | – | (.20) | (.18)C |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.05)C | –D | (.08) | – | (1.96)C |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.48) | (.08) | (.20) | (2.14) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $27.88 | $37.52 | $30.70 | $31.12 | $30.96 |
Total ReturnE,F | (25.07)% | 24.07% | (1.14)% | 1.25% | (28.92)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.10% | 1.11% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.10% | 1.11% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.11% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.14% | .36% | 1.15%B | .54% | .76% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $190,992 | $278,555 | $277,378 | $347,885 | $292,288 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 47% | 56% | 90% | 85% | 61% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .11%.
C The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.36 | $31.37 | $31.82 | $31.63 | $46.64 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .27 | .03 | .30B | .08 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (9.97) | 7.35 | (.75) | .22 | (13.18) |
Total from investment operations | (9.70) | 7.38 | (.45) | .30 | (12.98) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.08)C | (.39) | – | (.11) | (.08)C |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.05)C | –D | – | – | (1.95)C |
Total distributions | (.13) | (.39) | – | (.11) | (2.03) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $28.53 | $38.36 | $31.37 | $31.82 | $31.63 |
Total ReturnE,F | (25.28)% | 23.75% | (1.41)% | .98% | (29.09)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.37% | 1.38% | 1.36% | 1.38% | 1.36% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.36% | 1.38% | 1.36% | 1.38% | 1.35% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.36% | 1.37% | 1.35% | 1.37% | 1.35% |
Net investment income (loss) | .88% | .09% | .88%B | .28% | .52% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $87,147 | $136,828 | $125,951 | $155,856 | $164,848 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 47% | 56% | 90% | 85% | 61% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.35 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.16) %.
C The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $34.39 | $28.16 | $28.69 | $28.58 | $42.40 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .12 | (.11) | .13B | (.05) | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (8.93) | 6.59 | (.66) | .19 | (11.93) |
Total from investment operations | (8.81) | 6.48 | (.53) | .14 | (11.92) |
Distributions from net investment income | – | (.24) | – | (.03) | (.03)C |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | –D | – | – | (1.88)C |
Total distributions | – | (.25)E | – | (.03) | (1.90)F |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $25.58 | $34.39 | $28.16 | $28.69 | $28.58 |
Total ReturnG,H | (25.62)% | 23.16% | (1.85)% | .52% | (29.44)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsI,J | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.82% | 1.84% | 1.82% | 1.84% | 1.85% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.82% | 1.83% | 1.81% | 1.84% | 1.85% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.81% | 1.83% | 1.80% | 1.83% | 1.85% |
Net investment income (loss) | .42% | (.37)% | .42%B | (.18)% | .02% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $90,437 | $179,521 | $212,105 | $240,949 | $162,322 |
Portfolio turnover rateK | 47% | 56% | 90% | 85% | 61% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.32 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.62) %.
C The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total distributions of $.25 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.244 and distributions from net realized gain of $.004 per share.
F Total distributions of $1.90 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.027 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.877 per share.
G Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
H Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
I Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
J Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
K Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.57 | $32.36 | $32.78 | $32.62 | $48.05 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .47 | .23 | .50B | .25 | .39 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (10.31) | 7.57 | (.75) | .20 | (13.56) |
Total from investment operations | (9.84) | 7.80 | (.25) | .45 | (13.17) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.30)C | (.58) | (.08) | (.29) | (.30)C |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.05)C | –D | (.09) | – | (1.96)C |
Total distributions | (.34)E | (.59)F | (.17) | (.29) | (2.26) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $29.39 | $39.57 | $32.36 | $32.78 | $32.62 |
Total ReturnG | (24.85)% | 24.43% | (.86)% | 1.50% | (28.73)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .80% | .83% | .81% | .85% | .85% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .80% | .83% | .81% | .85% | .85% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .79% | .82% | .80% | .83% | .85% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.44% | .64% | 1.43%B | .82% | 1.02% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $224,599 | $373,714 | $277,385 | $193,683 | $130,308 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 47% | 56% | 90% | 85% | 61% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.36 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .39%.
C The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total distributions of $.34 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.295 and distributions from net realized gain of $.048 per share.
F Total distributions of $.59 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.584 and distributions from net realized gain of $.004 per share.
G Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.35 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .45 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (10.03) |
Total from investment operations | (9.58) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.37)C |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.05)C |
Total distributions | (.42) |
Net asset value, end of period | $29.35 |
Total ReturnD,E | (24.34)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |
Expenses before reductions | .65%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .64%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | .64%H |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.82%H |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $9,255 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 47% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
D Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (3.82)% | 7.42% | 8.72% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (1.79)% | 7.63% | 8.68% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 0.31% | 7.89% | 8.56% |
Class I | 2.36% | 9.01% | 9.70% |
Class Z | 2.49% | 9.04% | 9.72% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$23,078 | Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Co-Portfolio Manager Christopher Lee, as well as Matthew Reed, who became Co-Manager of the fund on June 1, 2019: For the year, the fund’s share classes returned about 2% (excluding sales charges, if applicable), trailing the 3.24% advance of the MSCI U.S. IMI Financials 5% Capped Linked Index and significantly behind the broad-based S&P 500®. Financials stocks were pressured by the late-2018 equity market meltdown, concern around trade disputes, slowing global growth and low interest rates. Versus the MSCI sector index, the fund’s underweighting and security selection in the more-defensive and strong-performing financial exchanges & data group hurt most, with added losses from stock picks in the consumer finance and property and casualty (P&C) insurance segments. The fund’s biggest individual relative detractor was an overweighting in online broker E*Trade Financial, which was pressured by low interest rates. Elsewhere, our overweighted stake in student lender SLM (Sallie Mae) detracted due to competitive headwinds, talk in Washington of loan forgiveness, and a 2020 accounting change. By contrast, stock picks and underweightings in the weak-performing regional banks and asset management & custody banks groups aided the fund’s relative performance. The biggest individual contributor, however, was a larger-than-index position in subprime lender OneMain Holdings, which benefited from strong execution by new management and debt reduction.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Citigroup, Inc. | 7.3 |
Bank of America Corp. | 6.6 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 5.1 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B | 5.1 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 4.1 |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 3.9 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | 3.9 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 3.5 |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 3.5 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.2 |
46.2 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Banks | 36.2% | |
Insurance | 26.0% | |
Capital Markets | 13.8% | |
Consumer Finance | 10.9% | |
Diversified Financial Services | 5.1% | |
All Others* | 8.0% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.7% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Banks - 36.2% | |||
Diversified Banks - 22.1% | |||
Bank of America Corp. | 812,156 | $24,916,946 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | 391,605 | 27,866,610 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 103,531 | 12,009,596 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 396,878 | 19,212,864 | |
84,006,016 | |||
Regional Banks - 14.1% | |||
BOK Financial Corp. | 20,316 | 1,700,043 | |
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. | 6,400 | 2,988,928 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | 104,200 | 2,788,392 | |
First Horizon National Corp. | 169,579 | 2,781,096 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 672,920 | 9,589,110 | |
KeyCorp | 237,400 | 4,361,038 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | 23,700 | 3,892,725 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 93,531 | 13,365,580 | |
Signature Bank | 40,700 | 5,187,622 | |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 101,800 | 6,779,880 | |
53,434,414 | |||
TOTAL BANKS | 137,440,430 | ||
Capital Markets - 13.8% | |||
Asset Management & Custody Banks - 3.4% | |||
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | 27,100 | 2,324,909 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | 67,800 | 6,644,400 | |
Oaktree Capital Group LLC Class A | 81,400 | 4,123,724 | |
13,093,033 | |||
Financial Exchanges & Data - 3.5% | |||
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 120,273 | 13,147,042 | |
Investment Banking & Brokerage - 6.9% | |||
E*TRADE Financial Corp. | 135,680 | 6,619,827 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 7,040 | 1,549,715 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc. Class A | 74,600 | 4,379,020 | |
Morgan Stanley | 152,600 | 6,799,856 | |
PJT Partners, Inc. | 44,100 | 1,859,256 | |
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. | 35,100 | 1,793,610 | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc. Class A | 17,600 | 833,536 | |
Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A (a) | 108,900 | 2,360,952 | |
26,195,772 | |||
TOTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | 52,435,847 | ||
Consumer Finance - 10.9% | |||
Consumer Finance - 10.9% | |||
American Express Co. | 80,700 | 10,036,659 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 166,938 | 15,428,410 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | 211,300 | 8,758,385 | |
SLM Corp. | 780,100 | 7,106,711 | |
41,330,165 | |||
Diversified Financial Services - 5.1% | |||
Multi-Sector Holdings - 5.1% | |||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (b) | 93,519 | 19,211,608 | |
Insurance - 26.0% | |||
Insurance Brokers - 2.8% | |||
Willis Group Holdings PLC | 53,700 | 10,483,314 | |
Life & Health Insurance - 2.3% | |||
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | 87,800 | 1,484,698 | |
Torchmark Corp. | 77,980 | 7,121,134 | |
8,605,832 | |||
Multi-Line Insurance - 7.7% | |||
American International Group, Inc. | 193,700 | 10,845,263 | |
Assurant, Inc. | 31,200 | 3,536,832 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 260,500 | 15,012,615 | |
29,394,710 | |||
Property & Casualty Insurance - 10.3% | |||
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 84,800 | 5,399,216 | |
Beazley PLC | 407,000 | 2,853,402 | |
FNF Group | 267,250 | 11,459,680 | |
Hiscox Ltd. | 152,000 | 3,142,402 | |
RSA Insurance Group PLC | 213,600 | 1,456,209 | |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | 101,200 | 14,837,944 | |
39,148,853 | |||
Reinsurance - 2.9% | |||
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 70,400 | 10,976,768 | |
TOTAL INSURANCE | 98,609,477 | ||
IT Services - 1.6% | |||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 1.6% | |||
GreenSky, Inc. Class A (a)(b) | 70,200 | 802,386 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 30,500 | 5,429,000 | |
6,231,386 | |||
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 2.8% | |||
Mortgage REITs - 2.8% | |||
AGNC Investment Corp. | 339,200 | 5,813,888 | |
MFA Financial, Inc. | 678,398 | 4,870,898 | |
10,684,786 | |||
Software - 1.0% | |||
Application Software - 1.0% | |||
Black Knight, Inc. (b) | 61,483 | 3,893,104 | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 2.3% | |||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 2.3% | |||
Essent Group Ltd. | 91,600 | 4,228,256 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | 339,200 | 4,358,720 | |
8,586,976 | |||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $322,643,207) | 378,423,779 | ||
Money Market Funds - 1.3% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c) | 1,991,948 | 1,992,347 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c)(d) | 3,041,071 | 3,041,375 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $5,033,722) | 5,033,722 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.0% | |||
(Cost $327,676,929) | 383,457,501 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)% | (3,739,696) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $379,717,805 |
Legend
(a) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(b) Non-income producing
(c) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(d) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $177,351 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 3,627 |
Total | $180,978 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Financial Services Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,963,313) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $322,643,207) | $378,423,779 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $5,033,722) | 5,033,722 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $327,676,929) | $383,457,501 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 232,643 | |
Dividends receivable | 285,968 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 8,431 | |
Prepaid expenses | 4,547 | |
Other receivables | 9,241 | |
Total assets | 383,998,331 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $831,720 | |
Accrued management fee | 172,150 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 110,674 | |
Other affiliated payables | 77,323 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 47,284 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 3,041,375 | |
Total liabilities | 4,280,526 | |
Net Assets | $379,717,805 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $335,111,434 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 44,606,371 | |
Net Assets | $379,717,805 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($145,798,547 ÷ 6,790,688 shares)(a) | $21.47 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $21.47) | $22.78 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($48,210,262 ÷ 2,270,975 shares)(a) | $21.23 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $21.23) | $22.00 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($71,609,394 ÷ 3,574,037 shares)(a) | $20.04 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($107,058,976 ÷ 4,842,551 shares) | $22.11 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($7,040,626 ÷ 318,765 shares) | $22.09 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $9,973,259 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $3,627 from security lending) | 180,978 | |
Total income | 10,154,237 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $2,300,721 | |
Transfer agent fees | 873,324 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,551,626 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 166,066 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 13,064 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 2,459 | |
Registration fees | 86,676 | |
Audit | 51,860 | |
Legal | 4,386 | |
Miscellaneous | 3,527 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 5,053,709 | |
Expense reductions | (43,039) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 5,010,670 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,143,567 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | (9,908,280) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (216) | |
Foreign currency transactions | 496 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | (9,908,000) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | 3,979,373 | |
Net gain (loss) | (5,928,627) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(785,060) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $5,143,567 | $1,996,291 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (9,908,000) | 33,137,833 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,979,373 | 8,327,838 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (785,060) | 43,461,962 |
Distributions to shareholders | (15,043,375) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (1,262,427) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (200,477) |
Total distributions | (15,043,375) | (1,462,904) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (116,089,686) | 90,190,966 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (131,918,121) | 132,190,024 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 511,635,926 | 379,445,902 |
End of period | $379,717,805 | $511,635,926 |
Other Information | ||
Undistributed net investment income end of period | $817,591 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.84 | $19.55 | $15.43 | $16.53 | $14.97 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .27 | .12 | .08 | .11 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .07B | 2.25 | 4.08 | (1.13) | 1.59C |
Total from investment operations | .34 | 2.37 | 4.16 | (1.02) | 1.69 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.18) | (.07) | (.04) | (.07) | (.13) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.53) | (.01) | – | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.71) | (.08) | (.04) | (.08) | (.13) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.47 | $21.84 | $19.55 | $15.43 | $16.53 |
Total ReturnE,F | 2.05% | 12.13% | 26.97% | (6.15)% | 11.29%C |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.08% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.17% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.07% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.17% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.17% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.31% | .55% | .48% | .77% | .61% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $145,799 | $174,786 | $144,144 | $97,011 | $102,983 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 51% | 46% | 81% | 63% | 44% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 10.97%
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.60 | $19.34 | $15.29 | $16.41 | $14.86 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .21 | .06 | .04 | .07 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .07B | 2.23 | 4.03 | (1.13) | 1.58C |
Total from investment operations | .28 | 2.29 | 4.07 | (1.06) | 1.63 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.13) | (.02) | (.02) | (.05) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.53) | (.01) | – | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.65)D | (.03) | (.02) | (.06) | (.08) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –E | –E | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.23 | $21.60 | $19.34 | $15.29 | $16.41 |
Total ReturnF,G | 1.77% | 11.84% | 26.63% | (6.43)% | 10.98%C |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.34% | 1.37% | 1.40% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.34% | 1.37% | 1.40% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.33% | 1.36% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.45% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.04% | .28% | .20% | .47% | .33% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $48,210 | $53,178 | $45,920 | $30,044 | $34,314 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 51% | 46% | 81% | 63% | 44% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 10.66%
D Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.128 and distributions from net realized gain of $.525 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.41 | $18.34 | $14.55 | $15.67 | $14.22 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .11 | (.04) | (.05) | –B | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .07C | 2.11 | 3.84 | (1.08) | 1.51D |
Total from investment operations | .18 | 2.07 | 3.79 | (1.08) | 1.49 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.03) | – | –B | (.03) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.53) | – | – | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.55)E | – | –B | (.04) | (.04) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.04 | $20.41 | $18.34 | $14.55 | $15.67 |
Total ReturnF,G | 1.29% | 11.29% | 26.06% | (6.88)% | 10.45%D |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.83% | 1.86% | 1.87% | 1.90% | 1.90% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.82% | 1.85% | 1.87% | 1.90% | 1.90% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.82% | 1.85% | 1.87% | 1.89% | 1.90% |
Net investment income (loss) | .56% | (.20)% | (.27)% | .02% | (.12)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $71,609 | $120,947 | $92,593 | $47,505 | $50,206 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 51% | 46% | 81% | 63% | 44% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 10.13%
E Total distributions of $.55 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.027 and distributions from net realized gain of $.525 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.47 | $20.11 | $15.84 | $16.94 | $15.34 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .33 | .18 | .14 | .17 | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .08B | 2.32 | 4.19 | (1.17) | 1.62C |
Total from investment operations | .41 | 2.50 | 4.33 | (1.00) | 1.77 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.25) | (.13) | (.06) | (.09) | (.17) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.53) | (.01) | – | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.77)D | (.14) | (.06) | (.10) | (.17) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –E | –E | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.11 | $22.47 | $20.11 | $15.84 | $16.94 |
Total ReturnF | 2.36% | 12.43% | 27.36% | (5.89)% | 11.61%C |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .80% | .83% | .84% | .85% | .84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .79% | .83% | .84% | .85% | .84% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .79% | .82% | .83% | .84% | .84% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.59% | .83% | .76% | 1.07% | .94% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $107,059 | $162,724 | $96,789 | $20,588 | $42,443 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 51% | 46% | 81% | 63% | 44% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 11.29%
D Total distributions of $.77 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.245 and distributions from net realized gain of $.525 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.99 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .25 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .66C |
Total from investment operations | .91 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.29) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.53) |
Total distributions | (.81)D |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.09 |
Total ReturnE,F | 4.72% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |
Expenses before reductions | .66%I |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .65%I |
Expenses net of all reductions | .65%I |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.44%I |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $7,041 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 51% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
D Total distributions of $.81 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.286 and distributions from net realized gain of $.525 per share.
E Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Annualized
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (3.05)% | 8.98% | 16.86% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (0.98)% | 9.20% | 16.84% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 1.14% | 9.45% | 16.70% |
Class I | 3.14% | 10.56% | 17.88% |
Class Z | 3.28% | 10.59% | 17.89% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$47,512 | Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Eddie Yoon: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes returned about 3% (excluding sales charges, if applicable), modestly trailing the 3.88% result of the MSCI U.S. IMI Health Care 25/50 Index and underperforming the 7.99% result of the broad-market S&P 500® index. Health care stocks underperformed the broad market this period amid a resurgence of legal and political rhetoric around the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the potential for a "Medicare-for-all" scenario. However, the positive return overall for the health care sector overall was driven by strong demand, solid corporate fundamentals and innovation. Versus the MSCI sector index, stock selection in pharmaceuticals hurt fund performance most, especially not owning index heavyweight and pharma giant Merck (+29%), which benefited as its cancer drug Keytruda continued to demonstrate robust efficacy across tumor types. Avoiding health care equipment firm and index component Abbott Laboratories (+35%) and an overweighting in health insurance company Humana (-5%) also held back the fund’s relative result. On the flip side, stock selection in biotech was a big plus for the fund, although an overweighting in the industry somewhat tempered the outperformance here. In biotech, Array BioPharma (+212%) was a large relative contributor, while a large position in medical device maker Boston Scientific (+26%) was the fund’s biggest relative contributor this period. Array was not held in the fund at period end.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 8.3 |
Boston Scientific Corp. | 7.0 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 5.6 |
AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom) | 5.2 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 5.0 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4.1 |
Cigna Corp. | 3.7 |
Humana, Inc. | 3.7 |
Stryker Corp. | 3.6 |
HCA Holdings, Inc. | 2.6 |
48.8 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 29.1% | |
Health Care Providers & Services | 25.8% | |
Biotechnology | 23.7% | |
Pharmaceuticals | 17.3% | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 1.5% | |
All Others* | 2.6% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.5% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Biotechnology - 23.3% | |||
Biotechnology - 23.3% | |||
AbbVie, Inc. | 400,000 | $26,648,000 | |
Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 407,406 | 1,055,182 | |
Acceleron Pharma, Inc. (a) | 360,000 | 15,717,600 | |
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 600,000 | 4,158,000 | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 925,000 | 104,793,250 | |
Allakos, Inc. (a)(b) | 400,000 | 13,908,000 | |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (b) | 210,000 | 6,510,000 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 248,396 | 19,273,046 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 170,000 | 31,718,600 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 900,000 | 11,160,000 | |
AnaptysBio, Inc. (a) | 252,059 | 13,538,089 | |
Argenx SE ADR (a) | 313,436 | 44,025,221 | |
Ascendis Pharma A/S sponsored ADR (a) | 402,700 | 46,616,552 | |
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a) | 111,769 | 1,594,944 | |
BeiGene Ltd. ADR (a) | 210,000 | 28,841,400 | |
bluebird bio, Inc. (a) | 200,000 | 26,246,000 | |
Blueprint Medicines Corp. (a) | 500,000 | 50,075,000 | |
Cellectis SA sponsored ADR (a) | 320,000 | 4,656,000 | |
FibroGen, Inc. (a) | 740,000 | 34,972,400 | |
GlycoMimetics, Inc. (a) | 500,000 | 4,615,000 | |
Gritstone Oncology, Inc. | 300,000 | 3,150,000 | |
Immunomedics, Inc. (a)(b) | 766,500 | 11,305,875 | |
Insmed, Inc. (a) | 720,000 | 15,804,000 | |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 136,924 | 8,605,673 | |
Kura Oncology, Inc. (a) | 540,000 | 10,324,800 | |
Morphosys AG (a) | 100,000 | 12,099,510 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) | 460,000 | 44,339,400 | |
Principia Biopharma, Inc. | 352,658 | 13,097,718 | |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 39,900 | 6,397,566 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 580,000 | 86,333,000 | |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (a) | 36,600 | 449,814 | |
The Medicines Company (a)(b) | 500,000 | 17,920,000 | |
uniQure B.V. (a) | 210,000 | 12,316,500 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 1,000,000 | 166,620,000 | |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (a)(b) | 560,000 | 4,306,400 | |
Xencor, Inc. (a) | 605,927 | 26,672,907 | |
Zymeworks, Inc. (a) | 407,267 | 9,306,051 | |
939,171,498 | |||
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.1% | |||
Specialized Consumer Services - 0.1% | |||
Carriage Services, Inc. | 240,000 | 4,588,800 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 29.1% | |||
Health Care Equipment - 28.4% | |||
Atricure, Inc. (a) | 722,000 | 23,161,760 | |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 900,000 | 227,520,000 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) | 6,700,000 | 284,482,000 | |
Danaher Corp. | 460,000 | 64,630,000 | |
Hologic, Inc. (a) | 1,090,000 | 55,862,500 | |
Insulet Corp. (a) | 547,752 | 67,340,631 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | 196,000 | 101,823,960 | |
Masimo Corp. (a) | 340,000 | 53,669,000 | |
Penumbra, Inc. (a) | 394,200 | 66,067,920 | |
Stryker Corp. | 690,000 | 144,748,200 | |
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | 130,000 | 15,258,100 | |
Wright Medical Group NV (a) | 1,500,000 | 43,290,000 | |
1,147,854,071 | |||
Health Care Supplies - 0.7% | |||
Hoya Corp. | 180,000 | 13,906,609 | |
ICU Medical, Inc. (a) | 50,000 | 12,722,000 | |
26,628,609 | |||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | 1,174,482,680 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services - 25.7% | |||
Health Care Distributors & Services - 0.9% | |||
Covetrus, Inc. (a) | 540,000 | 12,781,800 | |
EBOS Group Ltd. | 1,400,000 | 22,896,221 | |
35,678,021 | |||
Health Care Facilities - 2.6% | |||
HCA Holdings, Inc. | 800,000 | 106,808,000 | |
Health Care Services - 4.4% | |||
1Life Healthcare, Inc. (a)(c)(d) | 160,901 | 2,157,682 | |
Cigna Corp. | 890,000 | 151,228,800 | |
G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 440,000 | 10,916,400 | |
Premier, Inc. (a) | 300,000 | 11,625,000 | |
175,927,882 | |||
Managed Health Care - 17.8% | |||
Centene Corp. (a) | 1,500,000 | 78,135,000 | |
HealthEquity, Inc. (a) | 330,000 | 27,053,400 | |
Humana, Inc. | 500,000 | 148,375,000 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a) | 340,000 | 45,145,200 | |
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA | 2,560,000 | 29,313,873 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1,340,000 | 333,673,400 | |
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. (a) | 200,000 | 57,450,000 | |
719,145,873 | |||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES | 1,037,559,776 | ||
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | |||
Health Care Technology - 0.2% | |||
Castlight Health, Inc. (a) | 332,100 | 534,681 | |
Castlight Health, Inc. Class B (a) | 1,069,700 | 1,722,217 | |
Health Catalyst, Inc. | 78,100 | 3,455,925 | |
5,712,823 | |||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.5% | |||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.5% | |||
Avantor, Inc. | 1,520,000 | 26,736,800 | |
Lonza Group AG | 100,000 | 34,317,028 | |
61,053,828 | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 17.1% | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 17.1% | |||
Allergan PLC | 520,000 | 83,460,000 | |
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 184,950 | 676,917 | |
AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom) | 2,450,000 | 211,664,992 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 600,000 | 26,646,000 | |
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC | 860,000 | 30,810,623 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 400,000 | 43,580,000 | |
MyoKardia, Inc. (a) | 262,300 | 14,276,989 | |
Nektar Therapeutics (a) | 500,000 | 14,230,000 | |
Recordati SpA | 330,000 | 14,806,014 | |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 760,250 | 203,492,471 | |
RPI International Holdings LP (a)(c)(d) | 61,683 | 9,437,499 | |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a) | 550,000 | 11,467,500 | |
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. | 25,649 | 1,021,856 | |
Zogenix, Inc. (a) | 540,000 | 26,011,800 | |
691,582,661 | |||
Software - 0.5% | |||
Application Software - 0.5% | |||
Benefitfocus, Inc. (a) | 800,000 | 19,992,000 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $2,988,735,168) | 3,934,144,066 | ||
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.8% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.4% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.4% | |||
BioNTech AG: | |||
Series A (a)(c)(d) | 27,793 | 8,816,508 | |
Series A (c) | 6,787 | 2,152,975 | |
Series B (c) | 15,345 | 4,867,748 | |
Generation Bio Series B (a)(c)(d) | 52,700 | 479,043 | |
16,316,274 | |||
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.1% | |||
Health Care Services - 0.1% | |||
1Life Healthcare, Inc. Series G (a)(c)(d) | 322,145 | 4,319,964 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | |||
Pharmaceuticals - 0.2% | |||
Harmony Biosciences II, Inc. Series A (a)(c)(d) | 4,262,580 | 8,354,657 | |
Software - 0.1% | |||
Application Software - 0.1% | |||
Outset Medical, Inc.: | |||
Series C (a)(c)(d) | 1,003,280 | 3,120,201 | |
Series D (c)(d) | 884,245 | 2,750,002 | |
5,870,203 | |||
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | |||
(Cost $25,216,176) | 34,861,098 | ||
Money Market Funds - 2.8% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (e) | 77,958,041 | 77,973,632 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (e)(f) | 34,921,093 | 34,924,585 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $112,898,093) | 112,898,217 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.1% | |||
(Cost $3,126,849,437) | 4,081,903,381 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.1)% | (46,352,533) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $4,035,550,848 |
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) Level 3 security
(d) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $39,435,556 or 1.0% of net assets.
(e) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost |
1Life Healthcare, Inc. | 9/28/18 | $1,999,999 |
1Life Healthcare, Inc. Series G | 4/10/14 | $2,121,583 |
BioNTech AG Series A | 12/29/17 | $6,086,907 |
Generation Bio Series B | 2/21/18 | $481,978 |
Harmony Biosciences II, Inc. Series A | 9/22/17 | $4,262,580 |
Outset Medical, Inc. Series C | 4/19/17 | $2,600,000 |
Outset Medical, Inc. Series D | 8/20/18 | $2,750,002 |
RPI International Holdings LP | 5/21/15 - 3/23/16 | $8,207,868 |
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $1,487,487 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 365,941 |
Total | $1,853,428 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $3,934,144,066 | $3,484,495,201 | $438,053,684 | $11,595,181 |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 34,861,098 | -- | -- | 34,861,098 |
Money Market Funds | 112,898,217 | 112,898,217 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $4,081,903,381 | $3,597,393,418 | $438,053,684 | $46,456,279 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
Investments in Securities: | |
Beginning Balance | $25,071,084 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | -- |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | 9,722,068 |
Cost of Purchases | 11,663,127 |
Proceeds of Sales | -- |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers in to Level 3 | -- |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $46,456,279 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at July 31, 2019 | $9,722,068 |
The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.
Other Information
Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of Total Net Assets, is as follows (Unaudited):
United States of America | 78.1% |
United Kingdom | 6.0% |
Switzerland | 5.8% |
Netherlands | 2.5% |
Ireland | 2.1% |
Cayman Islands | 1.2% |
Denmark | 1.2% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 3.1% |
100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Health Care Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $33,565,387) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $3,013,951,344) | $3,969,005,164 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $112,898,093) | 112,898,217 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $3,126,849,437) | $4,081,903,381 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 20,273,936 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 3,370,959 | |
Dividends receivable | 2,497,345 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 137,200 | |
Prepaid expenses | 29,382 | |
Other receivables | 87,265 | |
Total assets | 4,108,299,468 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $31,238,779 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 3,139,428 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,815,929 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 856,811 | |
Other affiliated payables | 671,324 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 102,828 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 34,923,521 | |
Total liabilities | 72,748,620 | |
Net Assets | $4,035,550,848 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $3,074,477,431 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 961,073,417 | |
Net Assets | $4,035,550,848 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($1,121,410,739 ÷ 22,788,395 shares)(a) | $49.21 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $49.21) | $52.21 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($306,757,719 ÷ 6,704,743 shares)(a) | $45.75 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $45.75) | $47.41 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($585,092,588 ÷ 15,117,892 shares)(a) | $38.70 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,783,417,019 ÷ 33,164,967 shares) | $53.77 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($238,872,783 ÷ 4,436,849 shares) | $53.84 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $31,228,456 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $365,941 from security lending) | 1,853,428 | |
Total income | 33,081,884 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $20,116,441 | |
Transfer agent fees | 6,859,205 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 10,559,741 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 1,034,651 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 104,791 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 19,736 | |
Registration fees | 224,423 | |
Audit | 53,189 | |
Legal | 17,372 | |
Miscellaneous | 24,955 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 39,014,504 | |
Expense reductions | (66,308) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 38,948,196 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (5,866,312) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 65,667,176 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (1,483) | |
Foreign currency transactions | 100,038 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 65,765,731 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 46,330,602 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 124 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 4,605 | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 46,335,331 | |
Net gain (loss) | 112,101,062 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $106,234,750 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $(5,866,312) | $(7,253,427) |
Net realized gain (loss) | 65,765,731 | 188,469,012 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 46,335,331 | 338,700,272 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 106,234,750 | 519,915,857 |
Distributions to shareholders | (164,979,965) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (585,049) |
Total distributions | (164,979,965) | (585,049) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 806,362,559 | 93,098,490 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 747,617,344 | 612,429,298 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 3,287,933,504 | 2,675,504,206 |
End of period | $4,035,550,848 | $3,287,933,504 |
Other Information | ||
Accumulated net investment loss end of period | $(7,538,744) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $50.14 | $41.85 | $38.23 | $45.17 | $37.72 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.07) | (.07) | (.04) | (.09) | (.19) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.36 | 8.36 | 3.66 | (4.30) | 12.03 |
Total from investment operations | 1.29 | 8.29 | 3.62 | (4.39) | 11.84 |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.22) | – | – | (2.55) | (4.39) |
Total distributions | (2.22) | – | – | (2.55) | (4.39) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $49.21 | $50.14 | $41.85 | $38.23 | $45.17 |
Total ReturnC,D | 2.87% | 19.81% | 9.47% | (9.82)% | 34.07% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.14)% | (.16)% | (.10)% | (.25)% | (.45)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,121,411 | $1,003,430 | $875,176 | $1,159,614 | $1,374,654 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 45% | 81% | 64% | 67% | 80% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $46.89 | $39.25 | $35.95 | $42.68 | $35.87 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.18) | (.18) | (.13) | (.18) | (.28) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.26 | 7.82 | 3.43 | (4.06) | 11.39 |
Total from investment operations | 1.08 | 7.64 | 3.30 | (4.24) | 11.11 |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.22) | – | – | (2.49) | (4.30) |
Total distributions | (2.22) | – | – | (2.49) | (4.30) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $45.75 | $46.89 | $39.25 | $35.95 | $42.68 |
Total ReturnC,D | 2.61% | 19.46% | 9.18% | (10.05)% | 33.69% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.28% | 1.32% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.31% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.28% | 1.32% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.31% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.28% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.30% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.40)% | (.43)% | (.37)% | (.52)% | (.72)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $306,758 | $298,061 | $269,332 | $293,556 | $348,886 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 45% | 81% | 64% | 67% | 80% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $40.21 | $33.82 | $31.12 | $37.45 | $32.03 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.34) | (.33) | (.26) | (.30) | (.41) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.05 | 6.72 | 2.96 | (3.57) | 10.05 |
Total from investment operations | .71 | 6.39 | 2.70 | (3.87) | 9.64 |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.22) | – | – | (2.46) | (4.22) |
Total distributions | (2.22) | – | – | (2.46) | (4.22) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $38.70 | $40.21 | $33.82 | $31.12 | $37.45 |
Total ReturnC,D | 2.10% | 18.89% | 8.68% | (10.50)% | 33.04% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.77% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.77% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.77% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.88)% | (.91)% | (.85)% | (1.00)% | (1.20)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $585,093 | $669,639 | $619,991 | $695,374 | $761,070 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 45% | 81% | 64% | 67% | 80% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $54.43 | $45.35 | $41.31 | $48.53 | $40.22 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .07 | .05 | .07 | –B | (.09) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.49 | 9.06 | 3.97 | (4.62) | 12.88 |
Total from investment operations | 1.56 | 9.11 | 4.04 | (4.62) | 12.79 |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.22) | (.03) | – | (2.60) | (4.48) |
Total distributions | (2.22) | (.03) | – | (2.60) | (4.48) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $53.77 | $54.43 | $45.35 | $41.31 | $48.53 |
Total ReturnC | 3.14% | 20.09% | 9.78% | (9.60)% | 34.40% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,E | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .76% | .79% | .78% | .78% | .79% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .76% | .79% | .78% | .78% | .79% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .76% | .78% | .78% | .78% | .78% |
Net investment income (loss) | .13% | .10% | .16% | .01% | (.20)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,783,417 | $1,316,804 | $911,005 | $658,848 | $832,415 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 45% | 81% | 64% | 67% | 80% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $57.87 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.94)C |
Total from investment operations | (1.81) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.22) |
Total distributions | (2.22) |
Net asset value, end of period | $53.84 |
Total ReturnD,E | (2.86)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |
Expenses before reductions | .62%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .62%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | .62%H |
Net investment income (loss) | .30%H |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $238,873 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 45% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
D Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (3.81)% | 7.38% | 12.96% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (1.78)% | 7.60% | 12.94% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 0.38% | 7.84% | 12.79% |
Class I | 2.31% | 8.95% | 13.95% |
Class Z | 2.43% | 8.97% | 13.96% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$33,833 | Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Janet Glazer: For the year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly 1% to 2%, trailing the 3.21% return of the MSCI U.S. IMI Industrials 25/50 Index, and also lagging the S&P 500®. Versus the MSCI index, positioning in environmental & facilities services weighed on the fund's performance most, along with security selection in aerospace & defense and positioning in airlines and in research & consulting services. Aerospace & defense was home to the fund’s largest relative detractor: an out-of-index position in Bombardier. Shares of the Canada-based aircraft/train manufacturer plunged in November after the company reported disappointing revenue growth for the third quarter. I exited this position in December. Overweighting industrial conglomerate General Electric also hurt, as did untimely positioning in rail-freight hauler CSX. Conversely, stock choices in industrial machinery notably aided the fund’s relative performance. Picks in electrical components & equipment and in human resource & employment services further lifted the fund’s result compared with the MSCI index. A large overweighting in Ireland-headquartered Ingersoll-Rand was the fund’s top relative contributor. In the commercial aerospace segment, establishing an overweighted position in HEICO and adding to our stake in TransDigm Group also proved timely.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Note to Shareholders: On December 1, 2018, Janet Glazer became co-portfolio manager of the fund, joining Tobias Welo. The two managed the fund together until December 31, 2018, at which point Tobias retired from Fidelity and Janet became sole portfolio manager.Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
AMETEK, Inc. | 5.8 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 5.7 |
The Boeing Co. | 5.1 |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 4.9 |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 4.4 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 4.2 |
General Electric Co. | 4.0 |
Fortive Corp. | 3.8 |
Equifax, Inc. | 3.6 |
ITT, Inc. | 3.5 |
45.0 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Aerospace & Defense | 25.5% | |
Industrial Conglomerates | 16.6% | |
Machinery | 12.5% | |
Road & Rail | 11.4% | |
Electrical Equipment | 11.0% | |
All Others* | 23.0% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Aerospace & Defense - 25.5% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 25.5% | |||
General Dynamics Corp. | 77,462 | $14,403,284 | |
Harris Corp. | 96,500 | 20,033,400 | |
HEICO Corp. Class A | 146,110 | 15,398,533 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 12,450 | 2,842,335 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 61,300 | 22,201,021 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | 49,400 | 17,071,158 | |
Raytheon Co. | 24,400 | 4,447,876 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a) | 18,865 | 5,494,997 | |
The Boeing Co. | 97,100 | 33,128,578 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. (a) | 36,600 | 17,767,104 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 97,976 | 13,089,594 | |
165,877,880 | |||
Air Freight & Logistics - 2.3% | |||
Air Freight & Logistics - 2.3% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 125,300 | 14,969,591 | |
Airlines - 3.1% | |||
Airlines - 3.1% | |||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 188,300 | 11,493,832 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 67,600 | 3,483,428 | |
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a) | 125,100 | 5,307,993 | |
20,285,253 | |||
Building Products - 0.8% | |||
Building Products - 0.8% | |||
Johnson Controls International PLC | 126,800 | 5,381,392 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.0% | |||
Diversified Support Services - 0.8% | |||
Cintas Corp. | 21,041 | 5,479,918 | |
Environmental & Facility Services - 3.2% | |||
Stericycle, Inc. (a) | 9,300 | 427,428 | |
Waste Connection, Inc. (United States) | 224,500 | 20,366,640 | |
20,794,068 | |||
TOTAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES | 26,273,986 | ||
Electrical Equipment - 11.0% | |||
Electrical Components & Equipment - 11.0% | |||
AMETEK, Inc. | 417,826 | 37,441,387 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | 143,200 | 9,290,816 | |
Fortive Corp. | 322,566 | 24,531,144 | |
71,263,347 | |||
Industrial Conglomerates - 16.6% | |||
Industrial Conglomerates - 16.6% | |||
General Electric Co. | 2,509,248 | 26,221,642 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 156,933 | 27,064,665 | |
ITT, Inc. | 364,730 | 22,766,447 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 87,200 | 31,710,280 | |
107,763,034 | |||
Machinery - 12.5% | |||
Agricultural & Farm Machinery - 1.7% | |||
Deere & Co. | 69,200 | 11,462,980 | |
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks - 1.1% | |||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 53,300 | 7,018,011 | |
Industrial Machinery - 9.7% | |||
Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. (a) | 348,800 | 11,499,936 | |
IDEX Corp. | 134,098 | 22,557,966 | |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 233,500 | 28,874,610 | |
62,932,512 | |||
TOTAL MACHINERY | 81,413,503 | ||
Professional Services - 10.6% | |||
Human Resource & Employment Services - 2.1% | |||
TriNet Group, Inc. (a) | 184,204 | 13,546,362 | |
Research & Consulting Services - 8.5% | |||
CoStar Group, Inc. (a) | 12,000 | 7,384,800 | |
Equifax, Inc. | 167,400 | 23,283,666 | |
IHS Markit Ltd. (a) | 43,400 | 2,795,828 | |
TransUnion Holding Co., Inc. | 73,300 | 6,068,507 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | 104,600 | 15,869,912 | |
55,402,713 | |||
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | 68,949,075 | ||
Road & Rail - 11.4% | |||
Railroads - 9.6% | |||
CSX Corp. | 103,900 | 7,314,560 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | 94,400 | 18,041,728 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 207,200 | 37,285,640 | |
62,641,928 | |||
Trucking - 1.8% | |||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. Class A | 297,650 | 10,667,776 | |
Schneider National, Inc. Class B | 53,100 | 1,024,830 | |
11,692,606 | |||
TOTAL ROAD & RAIL | 74,334,534 | ||
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.8% | |||
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.8% | |||
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (a) | 295,800 | 11,982,858 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $498,600,884) | 648,494,453 | ||
Money Market Funds - 0.4% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b) | |||
(Cost $2,337,493) | 2,337,026 | 2,337,493 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0% | |||
(Cost $500,938,377) | 650,831,946 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.0% | 29,418 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $650,861,364 |
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $75,419 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 46,453 |
Total | $121,872 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Industrials Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $498,600,884) | $648,494,453 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $2,337,493) | 2,337,493 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $500,938,377) | $650,831,946 | |
Cash | 624,273 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 9,083,602 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 156,180 | |
Dividends receivable | 354,246 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 7,001 | |
Prepaid expenses | 7,789 | |
Other receivables | 9,091 | |
Total assets | 661,074,128 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $8,390,192 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 1,188,158 | |
Accrued management fee | 296,957 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 160,272 | |
Other affiliated payables | 123,282 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 53,903 | |
Total liabilities | 10,212,764 | |
Net Assets | $650,861,364 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $474,696,137 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 176,165,227 | |
Net Assets | $650,861,364 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($268,483,102 ÷ 6,893,019 shares)(a) | $38.95 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $38.95) | $41.33 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($61,570,298 ÷ 1,620,733 shares)(a) | $37.99 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $37.99) | $39.37 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($90,512,339 ÷ 2,641,063 shares)(a) | $34.27 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($219,218,439 ÷ 5,320,704 shares) | $41.20 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($11,077,186 ÷ 269,218 shares) | $41.15 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $10,665,616 | |
Non-Cash dividends | 982,347 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $46,453 from security lending) | 121,872 | |
Total income | 11,769,835 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $3,796,782 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,329,726 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 2,113,448 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 251,300 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 24,711 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 4,033 | |
Registration fees | 93,849 | |
Audit | 49,652 | |
Legal | 2,433 | |
Interest | 4,501 | |
Miscellaneous | 6,096 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 7,676,531 | |
Expense reductions | (63,113) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 7,613,418 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 4,156,417 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 44,622,950 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 131 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (12,573) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 44,610,508 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | (52,846,604) | |
Net gain (loss) | (8,236,096) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $(4,079,679) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $4,156,417 | $2,303,757 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 44,610,508 | 70,245,358 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (52,846,604) | 49,664,575 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (4,079,679) | 122,213,690 |
Distributions to shareholders | (71,563,333) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (2,287,828) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (23,731,779) |
Total distributions | (71,563,333) | (26,019,607) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (107,990,031) | (77,388,887) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (183,633,043) | 18,805,196 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 834,494,407 | 815,689,211 |
End of period | $650,861,364 | $834,494,407 |
Other Information | ||
Undistributed net investment income end of period | $889,880 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $42.62 | $37.89 | $35.52 | $37.06 | $36.92 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .24 | .13 | .19 | .15 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.02) | 5.87 | 4.24 | 1.34 | 2.76 |
Total from investment operations | .22 | 6.00 | 4.43 | 1.49 | 2.93 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.19) | (.10) | (.16) | (.14) | (.11) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.70) | (1.17) | (1.90) | (2.89) | (2.68) |
Total distributions | (3.89) | (1.27) | (2.06) | (3.03) | (2.79) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $38.95 | $42.62 | $37.89 | $35.52 | $37.06 |
Total ReturnC,D | 2.06% | 15.97% | 12.62% | 5.04% | 8.17% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Net investment income (loss) | .63% | .32% | .53% | .45% | .46% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $268,483 | $303,201 | $309,204 | $279,055 | $333,405 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 125% | 61% | 57% | 53% | 70% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.65 | $37.03 | $34.77 | $36.35 | $36.29 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .14 | .03 | .10 | .06 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.03) | 5.74 | 4.14 | 1.31 | 2.71 |
Total from investment operations | .11 | 5.77 | 4.24 | 1.37 | 2.78 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | – | (.08) | (.06) | (.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.70) | (1.15) | (1.90) | (2.89) | (2.67) |
Total distributions | (3.77) | (1.15) | (1.98) | (2.95) | (2.72) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $37.99 | $41.65 | $37.03 | $34.77 | $36.35 |
Total ReturnC,D | 1.78% | 15.70% | 12.33% | 4.74% | 7.88% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.31% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.33% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.30% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.33% | 1.32% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.30% | 1.31% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Net investment income (loss) | .37% | .07% | .27% | .19% | .20% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $61,570 | $72,143 | $87,253 | $79,196 | $88,116 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 125% | 61% | 57% | 53% | 70% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.09 | $34.09 | $32.24 | $34.02 | $34.13 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.04) | (.16) | (.08) | (.09) | (.10) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.08) | 5.28 | 3.83 | 1.20 | 2.54 |
Total from investment operations | (.12) | 5.12 | 3.75 | 1.11 | 2.44 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.70) | (1.12) | (1.90) | (2.89) | (2.55) |
Total distributions | (3.70) | (1.12) | (1.90) | (2.89) | (2.55) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $34.27 | $38.09 | $34.09 | $32.24 | $34.02 |
Total ReturnC,D | 1.28% | 15.13% | 11.76% | 4.25% | 7.36% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.82% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.82% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.79% | 1.81% | 1.81% | 1.81% | 1.81% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.12)% | (.43)% | (.23)% | (.30)% | (.30)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $90,512 | $138,249 | $134,505 | $112,425 | $141,494 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 125% | 61% | 57% | 53% | 70% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $44.85 | $39.80 | $37.21 | $38.67 | $38.42 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .37 | .25 | .31 | .25 | .28 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.02) | 6.18 | 4.44 | 1.42 | 2.87 |
Total from investment operations | .35 | 6.43 | 4.75 | 1.67 | 3.15 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.30) | (.21) | (.25) | (.24) | (.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.70) | (1.17) | (1.90) | (2.89) | (2.68) |
Total distributions | (4.00) | (1.38) | (2.16)B | (3.13) | (2.90) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $41.20 | $44.85 | $39.80 | $37.21 | $38.67 |
Total ReturnD | 2.31% | 16.30% | 12.91% | 5.33% | 8.45% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .78% | .80% | .80% | .80% | .80% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .77% | .80% | .80% | .80% | .80% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .77% | .79% | .80% | .79% | .79% |
Net investment income (loss) | .90% | .59% | .79% | .72% | .72% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $219,218 | $320,902 | $284,727 | $133,176 | $207,462 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 125% | 61% | 57% | 53% | 70% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $2.16 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.254 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.901 per share.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $46.84 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .34 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.94) |
Total from investment operations | (1.60) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.39) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.70) |
Total distributions | (4.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $41.15 |
Total ReturnC,D | (1.92)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .64%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .64%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .64%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.04%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $11,077 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 125% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 3.84% | 18.30% | 17.20% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 6.00% | 18.47% | 17.14% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 8.43% | 18.79% | 17.02% |
Class I | 10.46% | 20.07% | 18.23% |
Class Z | 10.62% | 20.10% | 18.25% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$48,912 | Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Stephen Barwikowski: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly 9% to 11%, straddling the 10.11% advance of the MSCI U.S. IMI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 25/50 Index, but topping the S&P 500®. Versus the MSCI index, security selection in the fund’s core semiconductor group added considerable value for the 12 months. Overweighting semiconductor equipment and modest non-index exposure to the technology hardware, storage & peripherals segment further lifted the fund’s relative return. At the stock level, outsized positions in semiconductor designers Marvell Technology Group and Broadcom each added considerable value. I’ll also mention an overweighting in Qualcomm, which contributed on a relative basis, partly driven by the settlement of the company's patent dispute with Apple. Conversely, non-index investments in electronic manufacturing services firms, including TTM Technologies, detracted from the fund's relative performance for the period. TTM makes printed circuit boards, and its largest customer is Apple, which suffered slowing demand for its iPhone® devices. Elsewhere, it hurt to mostly avoid shares of Xilinx, a maker of FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays) and related devices, early in the period, when the shares were strongest. Xilinx was the fund’s largest relative detractor this period.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Intel Corp. | 11.8 |
Broadcom, Inc. | 9.3 |
Qualcomm, Inc. | 9.0 |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | 5.6 |
Micron Technology, Inc. | 5.6 |
NVIDIA Corp. | 5.5 |
Lam Research Corp. | 4.5 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 4.3 |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | 3.7 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 3.7 |
63.0 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 84.6% | |
Electronic Equipment & Components | 6.9% | |
Communications Equipment | 2.2% | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 2.0% | |
Software | 0.8% | |
All Others* | 3.5% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.5% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Automobiles - 0.3% | |||
Automobile Manufacturers - 0.3% | |||
Tesla, Inc. (a) | 3,600 | $869,796 | |
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (a) | 24,900 | 249,249 | |
CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (a) | 372,200 | 5,315,016 | |
F5 Networks, Inc. (a) | 2,700 | 396,144 | |
5,960,409 | |||
Electronic Equipment & Components - 6.9% | |||
Electronic Manufacturing Services - 6.8% | |||
Celestica, Inc. (a) | 88,960 | 630,726 | |
Flextronics International Ltd. (a) | 783,600 | 8,737,140 | |
Jabil, Inc. | 175,476 | 5,418,699 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc. (a) | 328,000 | 3,430,880 | |
18,217,445 | |||
Technology Distributors - 0.1% | |||
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) | 3,800 | 275,918 | |
TOTAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & COMPONENTS | 18,493,363 | ||
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 0.1% | |||
Renewable Electricity - 0.1% | |||
Bloom Energy Corp. Class A | 17,400 | 181,830 | |
Interactive Media & Services - 0.6% | |||
Interactive Media & Services - 0.6% | |||
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | 1,400 | 1,705,480 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 84.6% | �� | ||
Semiconductor Equipment - 12.9% | |||
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (a) | 70,900 | 4,140,560 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. (a) | 13,600 | 125,528 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 200,700 | 9,908,559 | |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | 34,200 | 4,662,144 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | 39,500 | 893,885 | |
Lam Research Corp. | 57,946 | 12,088,115 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | 31,450 | 2,677,339 | |
34,496,130 | |||
Semiconductors - 71.7% | |||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) | 30,200 | 919,590 | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd. (a) | 108,700 | 1,103,305 | |
Ambarella, Inc. (a) | 9,500 | 474,525 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 54,070 | 6,351,062 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 85,700 | 24,852,143 | |
Dialog Semiconductor PLC (a) | 700 | 31,949 | |
Inphi Corp. (a) | 438 | 26,372 | |
Intel Corp. | 624,625 | 31,574,793 | |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | 573,867 | 15,069,747 | |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 500 | 29,595 | |
MaxLinear, Inc. Class A (a) | 749 | 16,463 | |
MediaTek, Inc. | 4,000 | 39,961 | |
Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (a) | 32,700 | 3,682,674 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. (b) | 78,700 | 7,430,854 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. (a) | 331,512 | 14,881,574 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 86,523 | 14,598,161 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 112,020 | 11,581,748 | |
O2Micro International Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | 16,100 | 21,896 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 461,200 | 9,920,412 | |
Qorvo, Inc. (a) | 61,546 | 4,510,706 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | 328,026 | 23,998,382 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | 1,039,200 | 6,199,474 | |
Sanken Electric Co. Ltd. | 49,500 | 1,046,057 | |
Semtech Corp. (a) | 5,300 | 280,211 | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. sponsored ADR | 15,600 | 564,720 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 70,100 | 5,978,128 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (a) | 26,600 | 809,704 | |
Synaptics, Inc. (a) | 62,300 | 2,004,814 | |
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (a) | 40,100 | 788,767 | |
United Microelectronics Corp. sponsored ADR | 182,800 | 398,504 | |
Xilinx, Inc. | 25,700 | 2,935,197 | |
192,121,488 | |||
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | 226,617,618 | ||
Software - 0.8% | |||
Application Software - 0.5% | |||
Citrix Systems, Inc. | 5,700 | 537,168 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | 17,200 | 824,740 | |
1,361,908 | |||
Systems Software - 0.3% | |||
Symantec Corp. | 36,500 | 786,940 | |
TOTAL SOFTWARE | 2,148,848 | ||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.0% | |||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.0% | |||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 34,870 | 1,315,211 | |
Western Digital Corp. | 71,900 | 3,874,691 | |
5,189,902 | |||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $201,802,909) | 261,167,246 | ||
Money Market Funds - 5.8% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c) | 10,622,492 | 10,624,617 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c)(d) | 4,949,654 | 4,950,149 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $15,574,766) | 15,574,766 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 103.3% | |||
(Cost $217,377,675) | 276,742,012 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (3.3)% | (8,956,448) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $267,785,564 |
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(d) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $124,800 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 27,492 |
Total | $152,292 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $261,167,246 | $259,812,074 | $1,355,172 | $-- |
Money Market Funds | 15,574,766 | 15,574,766 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $276,742,012 | $275,386,840 | $1,355,172 | $-- |
Other Information
Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of Total Net Assets, is as follows (Unaudited):
United States of America | 80.8% |
Bermuda | 6.0% |
Netherlands | 4.3% |
Singapore | 3.3% |
Japan | 2.7% |
Israel | 1.7% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 1.2% |
100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Semiconductors Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $4,721,000) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $201,802,909) | $261,167,246 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $15,574,766) | 15,574,766 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $217,377,675) | $276,742,012 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,963,137 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 92,681 | |
Dividends receivable | 14,510 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 19,581 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,642 | |
Other receivables | 2,702 | |
Total assets | 279,837,265 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $5,350,693 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 1,460,378 | |
Accrued management fee | 116,740 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 66,681 | |
Other affiliated payables | 51,223 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 55,986 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 4,950,000 | |
Total liabilities | 12,051,701 | |
Net Assets | $267,785,564 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $215,328,582 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 52,456,982 | |
Net Assets | $267,785,564 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($98,459,094 ÷ 4,275,961 shares)(a) | $23.03 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $23.03) | $24.44 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($22,587,047 ÷ 1,032,022 shares)(a) | $21.89 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $21.89) | $22.68 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($45,658,655 ÷ 2,330,611 shares)(a) | $19.59 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($98,451,461 ÷ 4,031,241 shares) | $24.42 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,629,307 ÷ 107,869 shares) | $24.38 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $4,446,696 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $27,492 from security lending) | 152,292 | |
Total income | 4,598,988 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $1,366,548 | |
Transfer agent fees | 538,073 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 781,975 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 100,750 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 41,388 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 1,444 | |
Registration fees | 88,862 | |
Audit | 48,860 | |
Legal | 2,820 | |
Interest | 1,560 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,086 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 2,974,366 | |
Expense reductions | (22,064) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 2,952,302 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,646,686 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 2,441,182 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 32 | |
Foreign currency transactions | 693 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 2,441,907 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 8,569,835 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (201) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (103) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 8,569,531 | |
Net gain (loss) | 11,011,438 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $12,658,124 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $1,646,686 | $140,691 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,441,907 | 38,481,612 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 8,569,531 | 21,918,816 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 12,658,124 | 60,541,119 |
Distributions to shareholders | (36,359,282) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (641,765) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (23,866,944) |
Total distributions | (36,359,282) | (24,508,709) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (26,503,284) | 60,021,575 |
Redemption fees | – | 32,964 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (50,204,442) | 96,086,949 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 317,990,006 | 221,903,057 |
End of period | $267,785,564 | $317,990,006 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.06 | $21.57 | $16.50 | $15.29 | $13.86 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .15 | .02 | .11 | .09 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.25 | 5.73 | 5.03 | 2.67 | 1.48 |
Total from investment operations | 1.40 | 5.75 | 5.14 | 2.76 | 1.51 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.10) | (.05)B | (.05) | (.05) | (.01) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.33) | (2.21)B | (.02) | (1.49) | (.07) |
Total distributions | (3.43) | (2.26) | (.07) | (1.55)C | (.08) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –D | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.03 | $25.06 | $21.57 | $16.50 | $15.29 |
Total ReturnE,F | 10.18% | 27.35% | 31.21% | 20.46% | 10.85% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.11% | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.28% | 1.27% |
Net investment income (loss) | .70% | .09% | .55% | .61% | .20% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $98,459 | $97,883 | $72,040 | $34,066 | $38,237 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 110% | 133% | 99% | 185% | 156% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Total distributions of $1.55 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.053 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.494 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.04 | $20.77 | $15.91 | $14.81 | $13.45 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .08 | (.05) | .04 | .04 | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.16 | 5.50 | 4.84 | 2.57 | 1.44 |
Total from investment operations | 1.24 | 5.45 | 4.88 | 2.61 | 1.42 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | –B | – | (.04) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.33) | (2.18)B | (.02) | (1.47) | (.06) |
Total distributions | (3.39) | (2.18) | (.02) | (1.51) | (.06) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.89 | $24.04 | $20.77 | $15.91 | $14.81 |
Total ReturnD,E | 9.84% | 26.95% | 30.72% | 20.01% | 10.55% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.44% | 1.48% | 1.53% | 1.65% | 1.62% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.43% | 1.47% | 1.53% | 1.65% | 1.62% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.43% | 1.46% | 1.52% | 1.62% | 1.61% |
Net investment income (loss) | .38% | (.23)% | .20% | .27% | (.14)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $22,587 | $21,830 | $16,127 | $9,766 | $10,826 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 110% | 133% | 99% | 185% | 156% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.88 | $19.10 | $14.69 | $13.80 | $12.58 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.01) | (.14) | (.04) | (.02) | (.08) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .98 | 5.05 | 4.47 | 2.37 | 1.34 |
Total from investment operations | .97 | 4.91 | 4.43 | 2.35 | 1.26 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | (.02) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.26) | (2.13) | (.02) | (1.44) | (.04) |
Total distributions | (3.26) | (2.13) | (.02) | (1.46) | (.04) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $19.59 | $21.88 | $19.10 | $14.69 | $13.80 |
Total ReturnC,D | 9.33% | 26.38% | 30.21% | 19.48% | 10.03% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.87% | 1.91% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.06% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.87% | 1.91% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.06% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.87% | 1.89% | 1.94% | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.06)% | (.67)% | (.23)% | (.16)% | (.58)% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $45,659 | $57,915 | $42,684 | $21,088 | $20,864 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 110% | 133% | 99% | 185% | 156% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.33 | $22.56 | $17.24 | $15.89 | $14.37 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .23 | .10 | .17 | .14 | .08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.35 | 5.99 | 5.26 | 2.79 | 1.53 |
Total from investment operations | 1.58 | 6.09 | 5.43 | 2.93 | 1.61 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.16) | (.11)B | (.09) | (.09) | (.02) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.33) | (2.21)B | (.02) | (1.49) | (.07) |
Total distributions | (3.49) | (2.32) | (.11) | (1.58) | (.09) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.42 | $26.33 | $22.56 | $17.24 | $15.89 |
Total ReturnD | 10.46% | 27.74% | 31.62% | 20.85% | 11.17% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .83% | .86% | .88% | .98% | .98% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .82% | .86% | .88% | .98% | .98% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .82% | .84% | .87% | .95% | .96% |
Net investment income (loss) | .98% | .38% | .84% | .94% | .51% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $98,451 | $140,362 | $91,052 | $25,827 | $35,943 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 110% | 133% | 99% | 185% | 156% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B The amounts shown reflect certain reclassifications related to book to tax differences that were made in the year shown.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $26.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.76 |
Total from investment operations | 1.93 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (3.33) |
Total distributions | (3.55) |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.38 |
Total ReturnC,D | 12.03% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .69%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .69%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .68%G |
Net investment income (loss) | .91%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $2,629 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 110% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 1.09% | 16.24% | 17.07% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 3.25% | 16.48% | 17.05% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 5.61% | 16.73% | 16.88% |
Class I | 7.56% | 17.98% | 18.12% |
Class Z | 7.67% | 18.00% | 18.13% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$48,348 | Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Nidhi Gupta: For the year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly 6% to 8%, notably trailing the 15.99% advance of the MSCI U.S. IMI Information Technology 25/50 Index, and also lagging the broad-based S&P 500®. Versus the MSCI index, stock selection in the interactive home entertainment and semiconductors groups detracted most from the portfolio's result the past 12 months. Positioning in technology hardware, storage & peripherals, communications equipment, and data processing & outsourced services also weighed on performance. Apple (-13%) was the fund’s largest individual relative detractor this period, as our early underweighting of the stock, coupled with our overweighting of it in the fourth quarter of 2018, pressured the fund's overall result. The portfolio's exposure to gaming software stocks Activision Blizzard (-35%) and Electronic Arts (-34%), where we had large overweightings, also significantly detracted from relative performance. Both were sold from the fund prior to period end, however. An overweight stake in graphics chip designer Nvidia (-28%) also hindered performance. Conversely, strong stock picking among interactive services & infrastructure stocks aided relative performance, as did investment choices in the systems software and interactive media & services segments. The fund's modest cash position of 2%, on average, also contributed in an environment of volatile equity prices. A timely underweighting in the shares of social-media platform operator Facebook (-20%) – a position we exited prior to July 31 – was the fund’s top contributor versus the MSCI index. Lastly, an overweighting in cloud-based database provider MongoDB (+71%) also helped.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Note to shareholders: On December 31, 2018, Charlie Chai retired from Fidelity, and Nidhi Gupta became sole portfolio manager of the fund.Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Apple, Inc. | 17.3 |
Microsoft Corp. | 17.3 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 5.9 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 3.8 |
Adobe, Inc. | 3.3 |
Salesforce.com, Inc. | 2.4 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 2.0 |
Alphabet, Inc. Class C | 1.9 |
Broadcom, Inc. | 1.9 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. | 1.9 |
57.7 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Software | 30.4% | |
IT Services | 21.9% | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | 18.0% | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 15.9% | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | 3.1% | |
All Others* | 10.7% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.2% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) | 18,400 | $5,031,480 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 591,313 | 32,758,740 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 54,900 | 9,111,204 | |
46,901,424 | |||
Electronic Equipment & Components - 2.1% | |||
Electronic Components - 0.8% | |||
Amphenol Corp. Class A | 102,101 | 9,528,065 | |
Corning, Inc. | 275,272 | 8,464,614 | |
17,992,679 | |||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments - 0.5% | |||
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a) | 62,125 | 5,561,430 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A (a) | 18,600 | 3,922,554 | |
9,483,984 | |||
Electronic Manufacturing Services - 0.5% | |||
TE Connectivity Ltd. | 118,300 | 10,930,920 | |
Technology Distributors - 0.3% | |||
CDW Corp. | 50,800 | 6,002,528 | |
TOTAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & COMPONENTS | 44,410,111 | ||
Entertainment - 1.5% | |||
Movies & Entertainment - 1.5% | |||
Netflix, Inc. (a) | 100,666 | 32,514,111 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 0.5% | |||
Diversified REITs - 0.5% | |||
Ant International Co. Ltd. Class C (a)(b)(c) | 1,469,829 | 11,626,347 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.0% | |||
Food Retail - 0.0% | |||
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | 5,400 | 210,276 | |
Interactive Media & Services - 1.9% | |||
Interactive Media & Services - 1.9% | |||
Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a) | 34,155 | 41,555,705 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.0% | |||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 3.0% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 11,200 | 20,907,936 | |
eBay, Inc. | 416,400 | 17,151,516 | |
Meituan Dianping Class B | 2,842,799 | 22,987,404 | |
Pinduoduo, Inc. ADR | 122,300 | 2,723,621 | |
63,770,477 | |||
IT Services - 21.9% | |||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 17.2% | |||
Alliance Data Systems Corp. | 16,100 | 2,526,412 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 84,885 | 14,135,050 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 38,516 | 4,896,154 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 207,489 | 27,647,909 | |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | 186,778 | 19,692,005 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | 29,600 | 8,411,432 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | 55,900 | 9,386,728 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | 25,508 | 3,563,468 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 304,800 | 82,987,896 | |
Paychex, Inc. | 109,313 | 9,078,445 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | 374,100 | 41,300,640 | |
Square, Inc. (a) | 106,600 | 8,571,706 | |
The Western Union Co. | 160,200 | 3,364,200 | |
Total System Services, Inc. | 58,453 | 7,933,241 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 716,416 | 127,522,048 | |
371,017,334 | |||
Internet Services & Infrastructure - 2.2% | |||
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a) | 56,000 | 4,935,280 | |
GoDaddy, Inc. (a) | 59,300 | 4,351,434 | |
MongoDB, Inc. Class A (a)(d) | 118,900 | 17,028,858 | |
Okta, Inc. (a) | 91,200 | 11,931,696 | |
VeriSign, Inc. (a) | 36,857 | 7,780,144 | |
46,027,412 | |||
IT Consulting & Other Services - 2.5% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 213,111 | 41,040,916 | |
DXC Technology Co. | 98,700 | 5,504,499 | |
Gartner, Inc. (a) | 30,133 | 4,198,431 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 41,660 | 3,420,286 | |
54,164,132 | |||
TOTAL IT SERVICES | 471,208,878 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% | |||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.0% | |||
JHL Biotech, Inc. (a)(b) | 387,462 | 382,695 | |
Road & Rail - 0.8% | |||
Trucking - 0.8% | |||
Lyft, Inc. | 11,700 | 712,179 | |
Lyft, Inc. | 116,442 | 6,733,433 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. | 232,064 | 8,801,259 | |
16,246,871 | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 15.9% | |||
Semiconductor Equipment - 3.7% | |||
Applied Materials, Inc. | 854,500 | 42,186,665 | |
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands) | 35,800 | 7,977,105 | |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | 52,200 | 7,115,904 | |
Lam Research Corp. | 106,100 | 22,133,521 | |
SunEdison, Inc. (a)(b) | 500 | 0 | |
79,413,195 | |||
Semiconductors - 12.2% | |||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) | 324,000 | 9,865,800 | |
ams AG (a) | 153,780 | 8,114,599 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 124,900 | 14,670,754 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | 142,555 | 41,339,524 | |
Intel Corp. | 595,751 | 30,115,213 | |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. | 596,561 | 15,665,692 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. (d) | 79,100 | 7,468,622 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. (a) | 397,000 | 17,821,330 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | 193,250 | 32,605,140 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | 102,600 | 10,607,814 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 135,415 | 2,912,777 | |
Qorvo, Inc. (a) | 46,300 | 3,393,327 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | 472,750 | 34,586,390 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | 59,400 | 5,065,632 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 230,669 | 28,835,932 | |
263,068,546 | |||
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT | 342,481,741 | ||
Software - 30.4% | |||
Application Software - 11.4% | |||
Adobe, Inc. (a) | 237,316 | 70,924,260 | |
ANSYS, Inc. (a) | 26,080 | 5,297,370 | |
Atlassian Corp. PLC (a) | 70,900 | 9,934,508 | |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | 74,400 | 11,619,048 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) | 93,878 | 6,938,523 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. | 45,300 | 4,269,072 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 126,300 | 35,024,253 | |
Medallia, Inc. | 3,300 | 131,505 | |
Nutanix, Inc. Class B (a)(e) | 39,963 | 907,160 | |
Parametric Technology Corp. (a) | 247,550 | 16,778,939 | |
Salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 339,919 | 52,517,486 | |
Splunk, Inc. (a) | 46,100 | 6,237,791 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | 183,800 | 8,813,210 | |
Synopsys, Inc. (a) | 49,531 | 6,575,736 | |
Workday, Inc. Class A (a) | 50,100 | 10,018,998 | |
245,987,859 | |||
Systems Software - 19.0% | |||
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. | 3,400 | 302,838 | |
Fortinet, Inc. (a) | 47,323 | 3,800,510 | |
Microsoft Corp. | 2,739,400 | 373,298,038 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | 31,800 | 7,203,972 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | 59,700 | 16,560,183 | |
Symantec Corp. | 207,200 | 4,467,232 | |
Tableau Software, Inc. (a) | 23,500 | 3,983,955 | |
409,616,728 | |||
TOTAL SOFTWARE | 655,604,587 | ||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 18.0% | |||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 18.0% | |||
Apple, Inc. | 1,753,229 | 373,507,907 | |
NetApp, Inc. | 91,400 | 5,345,986 | |
Seagate Technology LLC | 90,000 | 4,167,900 | |
Western Digital Corp. | 96,500 | 5,200,385 | |
388,222,178 | |||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $1,532,685,769) | 2,115,135,401 | ||
Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1% | |||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1% | |||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail - 0.1% | |||
Reddit, Inc. Series D (b)(c) | 94,300 | 2,045,018 | |
Software - 0.0% | |||
Application Software - 0.0% | |||
UiPath, Inc.: | |||
Series A1 (b)(c) | 9,631 | 378,996 | |
Series B1 (b)(c) | 480 | 18,889 | |
Series B2 (b)(c) | 2,389 | 94,011 | |
491,896 | |||
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | |||
(Cost $2,536,914) | 2,536,914 | ||
Money Market Funds - 3.0% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (f) | 38,074,604 | 38,082,218 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (f)(g) | 25,058,439 | 25,060,945 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $63,143,163) | 63,143,163 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 101.3% | |||
(Cost $1,598,365,846) | 2,180,815,478 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.3)% | (27,260,613) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $2,153,554,865 |
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Level 3 security
(c) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $14,163,261 or 0.7% of net assets.
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $907,160 or 0.0% of net assets.
(f) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(g) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows:
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost |
Ant International Co. Ltd. Class C | 5/16/18 | $8,245,741 |
Reddit, Inc. Series D | 2/4/19 | $2,045,018 |
UiPath, Inc. Series A1 | 6/14/19 | $378,996 |
UiPath, Inc. Series B1 | 6/14/19 | $18,889 |
UiPath, Inc. Series B2 | 6/14/19 | $94,011 |
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $735,185 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 1,578,221 |
Total | $2,313,406 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Common Stocks | $2,115,135,401 | $2,056,627,158 | $46,499,201 | $12,009,042 |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 2,536,914 | -- | -- | 2,536,914 |
Money Market Funds | 63,143,163 | 63,143,163 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $2,180,815,478 | $2,119,770,321 | $46,499,201 | $14,545,956 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
Investments in Securities: | |
Convertible Preferred Stock | |
Beginning Balance | $32,593,538 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | -- |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | (10,799,374) |
Cost of Purchases | 2,536,914 |
Proceeds of Sales | (21,794,164) |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers in to Level 3 | -- |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $ 2,536,914 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at July 31, 2019 | $-- |
Other Investments in Securities | |
Beginning Balance | $ 8,869,106 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | -- |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | 3,139,936 |
Cost of Purchases | -- |
Proceeds of Sales | -- |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers in to Level 3 | -- |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $ 12,009,042 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at July 31, 2019 | $ 3,139,936 |
The information used in the above reconciliations represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliations are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Technology Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $24,473,716) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,535,222,683) | $2,117,672,315 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $63,143,163) | 63,143,163 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,598,365,846) | $2,180,815,478 | |
Cash | 120,081 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,126,400 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 2,833,900 | |
Dividends receivable | 346,708 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 68,285 | |
Prepaid expenses | 18,908 | |
Other receivables | 150,889 | |
Total assets | 2,185,480,649 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $714,694 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 4,113,511 | |
Accrued management fee | 968,737 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 521,428 | |
Other affiliated payables | 378,083 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 182,331 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 25,047,000 | |
Total liabilities | 31,925,784 | |
Net Assets | $2,153,554,865 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $1,555,566,269 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 597,988,596 | |
Net Assets | $2,153,554,865 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($884,749,494 ÷ 16,816,991 shares)(a) | $52.61 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $52.61) | $55.82 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($321,915,218 ÷ 6,532,386 shares)(a) | $49.28 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $49.28) | $51.07 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($240,357,986 ÷ 5,613,950 shares)(a) | $42.81 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($674,913,641 ÷ 11,755,723 shares) | $57.41 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($31,618,526 ÷ 551,424 shares) | $57.34 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $19,318,727 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,578,221 from security lending) | 2,313,406 | |
Total income | 21,632,133 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $10,950,835 | |
Transfer agent fees | 3,878,104 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 6,203,051 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 621,028 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 78,486 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 11,240 | |
Registration fees | 150,286 | |
Audit | 60,036 | |
Legal | 9,514 | |
Interest | 10,111 | |
Miscellaneous | 16,076 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 21,988,767 | |
Expense reductions | (112,642) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 21,876,125 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (243,992) | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 32,599,566 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 1,340 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (60,706) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 32,540,200 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 85,273,964 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (1,066) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 85,272,898 | |
Net gain (loss) | 117,813,098 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $117,569,106 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $(243,992) | $(5,902,849) |
Net realized gain (loss) | 32,540,200 | 407,510,734 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 85,272,898 | 2,426,264 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 117,569,106 | 404,034,149 |
Distributions to shareholders | (348,466,966) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (137,302,162) |
Total distributions | (348,466,966) | (137,302,162) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 174,349,452 | 390,532,086 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (56,548,408) | 657,264,073 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 2,210,103,273 | 1,552,839,200 |
End of period | $2,153,554,865 | $2,210,103,273 |
Other Information | ||
Accumulated net investment loss end of period | $(98,578) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $60.37 | $52.11 | $37.86 | $36.83 | $36.06 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .02 | (.13) | (.07) | (.10) | (.02)B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.84 | 12.80 | 14.95 | 2.74 | 3.75 |
Total from investment operations | 1.86 | 12.67 | 14.88 | 2.64 | 3.73 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | (.02) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (9.62) | (4.41) | (.63) | (1.61) | (2.94) |
Total distributions | (9.62) | (4.41) | (.63) | (1.61) | (2.96) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $52.61 | $60.37 | $52.11 | $37.86 | $36.83 |
Total ReturnD,E | 7.26% | 25.43% | 39.85% | 7.86% | 10.94% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.08% |
Net investment income (loss) | .04% | (.23)% | (.17)% | (.28)% | (.05)%B |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $884,749 | $825,118 | $637,315 | $480,573 | $468,819 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 88% | 84% | 73%I | 102% | 142%I |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.07 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.25) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $57.23 | $49.63 | $36.14 | $35.26 | $34.66 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.10) | (.27) | (.18) | (.18) | (.11)B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.63 | 12.16 | 14.26 | 2.61 | 3.60 |
Total from investment operations | 1.53 | 11.89 | 14.08 | 2.43 | 3.49 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (9.48) | (4.29) | (.59) | (1.55) | (2.89) |
Total distributions | (9.48) | (4.29) | (.59) | (1.55) | (2.89) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $49.28 | $57.23 | $49.63 | $36.14 | $35.26 |
Total ReturnD,E | 7.00% | 25.09% | 39.50% | 7.60% | 10.63% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.28% | 1.31% | 1.33% | 1.35% | 1.35% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.28% | 1.31% | 1.33% | 1.35% | 1.35% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.28% | 1.30% | 1.33% | 1.34% | 1.34% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.22)% | (.49)% | (.43)% | (.54)% | (.31)%B |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $321,915 | $328,709 | $274,918 | $203,727 | $208,192 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 88% | 84% | 73%I | 102% | 142%I |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.07 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.51) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $51.18 | $44.86 | $32.83 | $32.27 | $31.99 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | (.30) | (.49) | (.35) | (.31) | (.25)B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.22 | 10.95 | 12.92 | 2.37 | 3.29 |
Total from investment operations | .92 | 10.46 | 12.57 | 2.06 | 3.04 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (9.29) | (4.14) | (.54) | (1.50) | (2.76) |
Total distributions | (9.29) | (4.14) | (.54) | (1.50) | (2.76) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $42.81 | $51.18 | $44.86 | $32.83 | $32.27 |
Total ReturnD,E | 6.44% | 24.48% | 38.79% | 7.08% | 10.07% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.79% | 1.81% | 1.83% | 1.85% | 1.84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.79% | 1.81% | 1.83% | 1.85% | 1.84% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.78% | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.83% | 1.83% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.72)% | (.99)% | (.93)% | (1.04)% | (.80)%B |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $240,358 | $321,616 | $237,583 | $151,321 | $138,205 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 88% | 84% | 73%I | 102% | 142%I |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (1.00) %.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $64.86 | $55.69 | $40.30 | $39.03 | $38.06 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .17 | .02 | .06 | .02 | .11B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.15 | 13.71 | 15.96 | 2.92 | 3.96 |
Total from investment operations | 2.32 | 13.73 | 16.02 | 2.94 | 4.07 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.01) | – | – | – | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (9.76) | (4.56) | (.63) | (1.67) | (3.03) |
Total distributions | (9.77) | (4.56) | (.63) | (1.67) | (3.10) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $57.41 | $64.86 | $55.69 | $40.30 | $39.03 |
Total ReturnD | 7.56% | 25.75% | 40.26% | 8.24% | 11.30% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .76% | .78% | .77% | .75% | .75% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .76% | .78% | .77% | .75% | .75% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .76% | .77% | .77% | .74% | .74% |
Net investment income (loss) | .30% | .03% | .13% | .06% | .29%B |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $674,914 | $734,661 | $403,024 | $669,599 | $783,945 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 88% | 84% | 73%H | 102% | 142%H |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .09%.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received or delivered in-kind.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $67.88 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.90)C |
Total from investment operations | (.67) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.11) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (9.76) |
Total distributions | (9.87) |
Net asset value, end of period | $57.34 |
Total ReturnD,E | 2.88% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |
Expenses before reductions | .63%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .63%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | .62%H |
Net investment income (loss) | .53%H |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $31,619 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 88% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
D Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 5.30% | 8.03% | 11.16% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 7.49% | 8.22% | 11.11% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 9.87% | 8.50% | 10.98% |
Class I | 12.04% | 9.63% | 12.14% |
Class Z | 12.19% | 9.66% | 12.15% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund - Class A on July 31, 2009, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P 500® Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$28,800 | Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund - Class A | |
$37,171 | S&P 500® Index |
Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The U.S. equity bellwether S&P 500® index gained 7.99% for the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, beginning the new year on a high note after enduring a historically volatile final quarter of 2018. Upbeat company earnings/outlooks and signs the Federal Reserve may pause on rates boosted stocks to an all-time high on April 30. In May, however, volatility spiked and stocks returned -6.35% for the month amid the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady and signal that it had little appetite to adjust them any time soon, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by China. The downtrend was similar to late 2018, when many investors fled from risk assets on elevated concerns about future economic growth, global trade and tighter monetary policy. The bull market roared back in June, with the S&P 500® rising 7.05%, and recorded a series of all-time highs in a productive July (+1.44%). For the full 12 months, growth stocks outpaced value, while large-caps handily bested small-caps. By sector, information technology (+19%) led the way, boosted by continued strength in software & services (+26%), the market’s largest industry segment. Three defensive groups also stood out – real estate (+18%), utilities (+17%) and consumer staples (+15%) – followed by consumer discretionary (+10%) and communication services (+8%). In contrast, energy (-16%) was by far the weakest sector. Other notable laggards included materials (0%), financials (+3%), industrials (+4%) and health care (+4%).Comments from Portfolio Manager Douglas Simmons: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly 12%, lagging the 16.03% advance of the sector benchmark, the MSCI U.S. IMI Utilities 25/50 Index, but outpacing the S&P® 500 index. As volatility increased in 2019, stoked by trade tension and slowing global growth, utilities delivered a strong result compared with other sectors. However, versus the MSCI index, stock selection in electric utilities dampened the fund's return. Overweighting California-based electric utility PG&E detracted more than any other individual fund position. PG&E suffered an estimated $30 billion in liabilities resulting from the state's wildfires in 2017 and 2018. I sold most of PG&E from the fund by period end. Stock choices and an overweighting among independent power producers & energy traders also hurt the fund's return versus the MSCI index. Specifically, an outsized stake in Vistra Energy hurt. As an unregulated utility, Vistra did not rally along with the broader market when the U.S. Federal Reserve paused its cycle of interest rate hikes in early 2019, and later cut rates in July. Conversely, stock selection in multi-utilities helped the fund's relative result, led by a stake in SCANA, which was acquired in January by Dominion Energy, the fund's largest position at period end.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | 9.7 |
Exelon Corp. | 9.1 |
Southern Co. | 7.9 |
Edison International | 7.9 |
Sempra Energy | 7.8 |
FirstEnergy Corp. | 4.9 |
Entergy Corp. | 4.9 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 4.8 |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 4.3 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 4.3 |
65.6 |
Top Industries (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019 | ||
Electric Utilities | 54.1% | |
Multi-Utilities | 29.0% | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers | 7.3% | |
Gas Utilities | 4.2% | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 3.3% | |
All Others* | 2.1% |
* Includes Short-Term investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities).
Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.3% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Electric Utilities - 54.1% | |||
Electric Utilities - 54.1% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 201,861 | $17,505,386 | |
Edison International | 682,530 | 50,875,786 | |
Entergy Corp. | 297,605 | 31,433,040 | |
Evergy, Inc. | 310,623 | 18,789,585 | |
Eversource Energy | 161,646 | 12,262,466 | |
Exelon Corp. | 1,299,750 | 58,566,735 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | 718,016 | 31,571,164 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 131,637 | 27,271,237 | |
PG&E Corp. (a) | 128,000 | 2,320,640 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | 58,200 | 5,309,004 | |
PPL Corp. | 588,823 | 17,446,825 | |
Southern Co. | 908,100 | 51,035,220 | |
Vistra Energy Corp. | 1,106,478 | 23,745,018 | |
348,132,106 | |||
Gas Utilities - 4.2% | |||
Gas Utilities - 4.2% | |||
Atmos Energy Corp. | 143,461 | 15,642,987 | |
South Jersey Industries, Inc. | 209,810 | 7,144,031 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | 50,500 | 4,489,955 | |
27,276,973 | |||
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers - 7.3% | |||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 4.6% | |||
NRG Energy, Inc. | 433,115 | 14,786,546 | |
NRG Yield, Inc. Class C | 232,937 | 4,197,525 | |
Sunnova Energy International, Inc. | 80,300 | 903,375 | |
The AES Corp. | 561,620 | 9,429,600 | |
29,317,046 | |||
Renewable Electricity - 2.7% | |||
Atlantica Yield PLC | 379,535 | 8,801,417 | |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | 182,116 | 8,858,122 | |
17,659,539 | |||
TOTAL INDEPENDENT POWER AND RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS | 46,976,585 | ||
Media - 1.0% | |||
Cable & Satellite - 1.0% | |||
Altice U.S.A., Inc. Class A (a) | 243,923 | 6,295,653 | |
Multi-Utilities - 29.0% | |||
Multi-Utilities - 29.0% | |||
Avangrid, Inc. | 232,407 | 11,748,174 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 949,000 | 27,530,490 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | 843,238 | 62,644,150 | |
National Grid PLC sponsored ADR | 71,700 | 3,688,248 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 535,177 | 30,585,366 | |
Sempra Energy | 370,268 | 50,145,395 | |
186,341,823 | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.3% | |||
Oil & Gas Storage & Transport - 3.3% | |||
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (a) | 325,092 | 21,179,744 | |
Water Utilities - 0.4% | |||
Water Utilities - 0.4% | |||
SJW Corp. | 40,373 | 2,619,804 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $541,575,297) | 638,822,688 | ||
Money Market Funds - 0.7% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b) | 4,043,098 | 4,043,906 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.43% (b)(c) | 450,366 | 450,411 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | |||
(Cost $4,494,317) | 4,494,317 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.0% | |||
(Cost $546,069,614) | 643,317,005 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.0% | 43,462 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $643,360,467 |
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $305,496 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 1,378 |
Total | $306,874 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable. Amount for Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities.
Investment Valuation
All investments are categorized as Level 1 under the Fair Value Hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor® Utilities Fund
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $412,043) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $541,575,297) | $638,822,688 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $4,494,317) | 4,494,317 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $546,069,614) | $643,317,005 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,241,189 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 1,833,595 | |
Dividends receivable | 259,202 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 9,570 | |
Prepaid expenses | 3,603 | |
Other receivables | 16,569 | |
Total assets | 648,680,733 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable to custodian bank | $522,367 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 3,362,016 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 392,977 | |
Accrued management fee | 289,143 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 138,096 | |
Other affiliated payables | 122,742 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 42,605 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 450,320 | |
Total liabilities | 5,320,266 | |
Net Assets | $643,360,467 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $549,220,387 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 94,140,080 | |
Net Assets | $643,360,467 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($268,245,862 ÷ 8,453,433 shares)(a) | $31.73 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $31.73) | $33.67 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($61,741,367 ÷ 1,943,124 shares)(a) | $31.77 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $31.77) | $32.92 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($66,524,513 ÷ 2,152,671 shares)(a) | $30.90 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($229,777,317 ÷ 7,076,936 shares) | $32.47 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($17,071,408 ÷ 525,659 shares) | $32.48 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $15,197,524 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds (including $1,378 from security lending) | 306,874 | |
Total income | 15,504,398 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $2,607,089 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,003,116 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,417,609 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 184,046 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 8,862 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 2,395 | |
Registration fees | 126,472 | |
Audit | 48,529 | |
Legal | 723 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,512 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 5,401,353 | |
Expense reductions | (74,636) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 5,326,717 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 10,177,681 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | (556,192) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 541 | |
Foreign currency transactions | 4,586 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | (551,065) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 44,485,641 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (153) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 44,485,488 | |
Net gain (loss) | 43,934,423 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $54,112,104 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $10,177,681 | $4,695,184 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (551,065) | 38,780,720 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 44,485,488 | (15,073,803) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 54,112,104 | 28,402,101 |
Distributions to shareholders | (43,917,084) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (4,657,557) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (6,020,491) |
Total distributions | (43,917,084) | (10,678,048) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 303,937,007 | (595,170) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 314,132,027 | 17,128,883 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 329,228,440 | 312,099,557 |
End of period | $643,360,467 | $329,228,440 |
Other Information | ||
Undistributed net investment income end of period | $1,958,037 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.54 | $29.74 | $27.59 | $25.48 | $26.77 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .67 | .49 | .50 | .44 | .44 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.81 | 2.38 | 2.14 | 2.75 | .18 |
Total from investment operations | 3.48 | 2.87 | 2.64 | 3.19 | .62 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.48) | (.49) | (.49) | (.46) | (.38) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.81) | (.58) | – | (.61) | (1.52) |
Total distributions | (3.29) | (1.07) | (.49) | (1.08)B | (1.91)C |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $31.73 | $31.54 | $29.74 | $27.59 | $25.48 |
Total ReturnE,F | 11.73% | 9.84% | 9.87% | 13.49% | 2.01% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.13% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.13% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.06% | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.12% | 1.11% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.14% | 1.66% | 1.87% | 1.78% | 1.65% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $268,246 | $173,999 | $160,040 | $178,116 | $140,148 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 56% | 106% | 37% | 73% | 105% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $1.08 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.462 and distributions from net realized gain of $.613 per share.
C Total distributions of $1.91 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.384 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.524 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $31.58 | $29.77 | $27.62 | $25.49 | $26.78 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .58 | .41 | .42 | .36 | .36 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.81 | 2.38 | 2.14 | 2.77 | .18 |
Total from investment operations | 3.39 | 2.79 | 2.56 | 3.13 | .54 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.39) | (.40) | (.41) | (.39) | (.31) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.81) | (.58) | – | (.61) | (1.52) |
Total distributions | (3.20) | (.98) | (.41) | (1.00) | (1.83) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $31.77 | $31.58 | $29.77 | $27.62 | $25.49 |
Total ReturnC,D | 11.38% | 9.53% | 9.51% | 13.19% | 1.72% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.36% | 1.41% | 1.41% | 1.43% | 1.42% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.36% | 1.41% | 1.41% | 1.43% | 1.42% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.35% | 1.39% | 1.41% | 1.42% | 1.41% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.86% | 1.36% | 1.57% | 1.47% | 1.35% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $61,741 | $46,669 | $48,152 | $56,403 | $46,366 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 56% | 106% | 37% | 73% | 105% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $30.81 | $29.07 | $26.98 | $24.91 | $26.23 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .42 | .26 | .29 | .25 | .23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.74 | 2.33 | 2.09 | 2.70 | .19 |
Total from investment operations | 3.16 | 2.59 | 2.38 | 2.95 | .42 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.26) | (.27) | (.29) | (.27) | (.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.81) | (.58) | – | (.61) | (1.52) |
Total distributions | (3.07) | (.85) | (.29) | (.88) | (1.74) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $30.90 | $30.81 | $29.07 | $26.98 | $24.91 |
Total ReturnC,D | 10.87% | 9.04% | 9.01% | 12.64% | 1.29% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.87% | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.87% | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.82% | 1.85% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.86% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.39% | .90% | 1.11% | 1.02% | .89% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $66,525 | $53,099 | $56,964 | $70,957 | $52,172 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 56% | 106% | 37% | 73% | 105% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $32.21 | $30.35 | $28.14 | $25.97 | $27.24 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||||
Net investment income (loss)A | .76 | .59 | .59 | .53 | .52 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.88 | 2.43 | 2.17 | 2.78 | .20 |
Total from investment operations | 3.64 | 3.02 | 2.76 | 3.31 | .72 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.58) | (.58) | (.55) | (.53) | (.46) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.81) | (.58) | – | (.61) | (1.52) |
Total distributions | (3.38)B | (1.16) | (.55) | (1.14) | (1.99)C |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | – | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $32.47 | $32.21 | $30.35 | $28.14 | $25.97 |
Total ReturnE | 12.04% | 10.14% | 10.17% | 13.81% | 2.35% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||||
Expenses before reductions | .81% | .84% | .85% | .84% | .83% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .80% | .84% | .85% | .84% | .83% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .79% | .82% | .84% | .84% | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.41% | 1.93% | 2.14% | 2.06% | 1.94% |
Supplemental Data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $229,777 | $55,462 | $46,943 | $62,600 | $31,710 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 56% | 106% | 37% | 73% | 105% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $3.38 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.578 and distributions from net realized gain of $2.805 per share.
C Total distributions of $1.99 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.463 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.524 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $33.14 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .63 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.13 |
Total from investment operations | 2.76 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.61) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.81) |
Total distributions | (3.42) |
Net asset value, end of period | $32.48 |
Total ReturnC,D | 9.04% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .66%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .66%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .64%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.41%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $17,071 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 56% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended July 31, 2019
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund, Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund, Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund, Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund, Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund, Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund and Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund (the Funds) are funds of Fidelity Advisor Series VII (the Trust) and are authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Funds are non-diversified with the exception of Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund. The Funds, with the exception of Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, commenced sale of Class Z shares on October 2, 2018. Each Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, with the exception of Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Effective March 1, 2019, Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of ten years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Funds invest in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Funds' Schedules of Investments list each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of each Fund, but do not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, each Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date ranged from less than .005% to .01%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Funds' Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
Each Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Funds:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of each Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by each Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, each Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees each Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing each Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
Each Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value each Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market approach and the income approach and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions while the income approach generally consists of using the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
The following provides information on Level 3 securities held by Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund and Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund that were valued at period end based on unobservable inputs. These amounts exclude valuations provided by a broker.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input(a) |
Equities | $ 27,629,303 | Market comparable | Transaction price | $2.06 - $132.98 / $26.07 | Increase |
Proxy discount | 4.0% - 26.8% / 14.0% | Decrease | |||
Recovery value | Recovery value | 0.0% | Increase | ||
Discounted cash flow | Discount rate | 8.0% - 11.0% / 10.3% | Decrease | ||
Discount for lack of marketability | 10.0% | Decrease | |||
Growth rate | 3.5% | Increase | |||
Probabilty rate | 6.3% | Increase |
(a) Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund:
Asset Type | Fair Value | Valuation Technique(s) | Unobservable Input | Amount or Range/Weighted Average | Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input(a) |
Equities | $ 46,456,279 | Market comparable | Enterprise value/Sales multiple (EV/S) | 5.3 | Increase |
Transaction price | $1.96 - $325.82 / $210.00 | Increase | |||
Premium rate | 98.5% | Increase | |||
Proxy discount | 0.6% | Decrease | |||
Market approach | Transaction price | $3.11 - $153.00 / $95.52 | Increase |
(a) Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of July 31, 2019, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of each applicable Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Funds may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds' investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and for certain Funds include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Funds represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Funds determine the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) for Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund and Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund, certain independent Trustees have elected to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are invested in a cross-section of Fidelity funds, are marked-to-market and remain in each Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting payable to the Trustees presented below are included in each accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities in other receivables and other payables and accrued expenses, respectively.
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $64,576 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 103,376 |
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of July 31, 2019, each Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is each Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. Each Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. Each Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on each Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on each applicable Fund's Statement of Assets & Liabilities.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences resulted in distribution reclassifications. In addition, certain Funds claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation, net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards, certain deemed distributions, partnerships, losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax regulations.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows for each Fund:
Tax cost | Gross unrealized appreciation | Gross unrealized depreciation | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $2,032,810,295 | $521,948,250 | $(213,289,917) | $308,658,333 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 23,753,958 | 7,165,110 | (861,779) | 6,303,331 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 316,651,321 | 130,778,871 | (10,041,048) | 120,737,823 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 585,919,319 | 72,021,820 | (54,916,000) | 17,105,820 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 327,930,421 | 62,026,539 | (6,499,459) | 55,527,080 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 3,140,030,032 | 1,075,678,465 | (133,805,116) | 941,873,349 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 502,327,923 | 158,803,176 | (10,299,153) | 148,504,023 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 220,413,327 | 62,110,784 | (5,782,099) | 56,328,685 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 1,613,113,208 | 580,536,510 | (12,834,240) | 567,702,270 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 547,681,057 | 103,023,032 | (7,387,084) | 95,635,948 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows for each Fund:
Undistributed ordinary income | Undistributed long-term capital gain | Capital loss carryforward | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $– | $126,321,781 | $– | $308,658,333 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | - | - | - | 6,303,331 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | - | 11,238,899 | - | 120,737,354 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 3,893,776 | - | (216,635,795) | 15,284,305 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 1,739,448 | - | - | 55,527,080 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 4,776,743 | 14,424,670 | - | 941,858,955 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 1,417,728 | 26,243,475 | - | 148,504,023 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | - | - | - | 56,328,797 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 3,591,462 | 26,799,816 | - | 567,700,695 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 5,794,997 | 16,854 | - | 95,635,856 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Funds to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
No expiration | ||||
Short-term | Long-term | Total no expiration | Total capital loss carryforward | |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $(133,696,916) | $(82,938,879) | $(216,635,795) | $(216,635,795) |
In addition, certain of the Funds intend to elect to defer to the next fiscal year capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019 and ordinary losses recognized during the period January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019. Loss deferrals were as follows:
Capital losses | Ordinary losses | |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | $(66,162) | $(411) |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | - | (484,803) |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | (12,660,154) | - |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | (3,871,815) | - |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | (7,307,629) | - |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
July 31, 2019 | |||
Ordinary Income | Long-term Capital Gains | Total | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $– | $56,953,710 | $56,953,710 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | – | 912,370 | 912,370 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | – | 4,099,244 | 4,099,244 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 5,238,987 | – | 5,238,987 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 3,469,455 | 11,573,917 | 15,043,372 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | – | 164,979,965 | 164,979,965 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 3,392,176 | 68,171,157 | 71,563,333 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 13,577,874 | 22,781,407 | 36,359,281 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 61,702,769 | 286,764,198 | 348,466,967 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 9,838,347 | 34,078,737 | 43,917,084 |
July 31, 2018 | |||
Ordinary Income | Long-term Capital Gains | Total | |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | $235,802�� | $386,561 | $622,363 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 11,808,589 | – | 11,808,589 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 1,462,904 | – | 1,462,904 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 585,049 | – | 585,049 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 3,086,519 | 22,933,088 | 26,019,607 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 9,653,263 | 14,855,446 | 24,508,709 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 66,899,337 | 70,402,825 | 137,302,162 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 4,657,557 | 6,020,491 | 10,678,048 |
Restricted Securities. The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of each applicable Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Consolidated Subsidiary. Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund invests in certain investments through a wholly-owned subsidiary ("Subsidiary"), which may be subject to federal and state taxes upon disposition.
As of period end, the Fund held an investment of $13,202,809 in this Subsidiary, representing .61% of the Fund's net assets. The financial statements have been consolidated and include accounts of the Fund and the Subsidiary. Accordingly, all inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Any cash held by the Subsidiary is restricted as to its use and is presented as Restricted cash in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Funds' financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) | Prior Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, are noted in the table below.
Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | 1,525,279,029 | 1,897,612,720 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 36,818,651 | 29,022,688 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 251,354,586 | 243,012,303 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 342,407,609 | 453,558,568 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 215,212,193 | 331,492,439 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 2,307,526,143 | 1,667,970,237 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 882,609,623 | 1,060,177,900 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 277,964,350 | 337,059,706 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 1,760,711,431 | 1,913,002,782 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 534,380,099 | 266,157,324 |
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Funds with investment management related services for which the Funds pay a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate and an annualized group fee rate. The individual fund fee rate is applied to each Fund's average net assets. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, each Fund's annual management fee rate expressed as a percentage of each Fund's average net assets was as follows:
Individual Rate | Group Rate | Total | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | .30% | .24% | .54% |
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, each Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of each Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $1,696,408 | $33,243 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 633,840 | 3,356 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 4,778,488 | 290,780 |
$7,108,736 | $327,379 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $30,744 | $2,554 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 27,514 | 24 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 54,936 | 10,914 |
$113,194 | $13,492 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $370,725 | $17,725 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 161,768 | 486 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 715,753 | 96,388 |
$1,248,246 | $114,599 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $539,564 | $13,225 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 512,664 | 4,526 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 1,250,569 | 98,634 |
$2,302,797 | $116,385 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $374,860 | $12,043 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 241,050 | 1,030 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 935,716 | 120,640 |
$1,551,626 | $133,713 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $2,640,368 | $64,164 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 1,495,902 | 11,800 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 6,423,471 | 754,491 |
$10,559,741 | $830,455 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $675,969 | $12,801 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 318,178 | 1,662 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 1,119,301 | 102,337 |
$2,113,448 | $116,800 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $220,643 | $5,085 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 100,464 | 2,166 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 460,868 | 63,493 |
$781,975 | $70,744 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $1,969,697 | $56,305 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 1,514,720 | 17,482 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 2,718,634 | 460,463 |
$6,203,051 | $534,250 | |||
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | ||||
Class A | - % | .25% | $540,738 | $20,548 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 272,260 | 2,926 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 604,611 | 97,133 |
$1,417,609 | $120,607 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of each Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Retained by FDC | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | |
Class A | $279,671 |
Class M | 22,626 |
Class C(a) | 28,455 |
$330,752 | |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | |
Class A | $19,344 |
Class M | 1,256 |
Class C(a) | 833 |
$21,433 | |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | |
Class A | $125,188 |
Class M | 8,272 |
Class C(a) | 8,278 |
$141,738 | |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | |
Class A | $54,796 |
Class M | 9,716 |
Class C(a) | 11,931 |
$76,443 | |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | |
Class A | $44,709 |
Class M | 5,982 |
Class C(a) | 13,562 |
$64,253 | |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | |
Class A | $679,805 |
Class M | 65,839 |
Class C(a) | 42,527 |
$788,171 | |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | |
Class A | $67,187 |
Class M | 4,875 |
Class C(a) | 8,980 |
$81,042 | |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | |
Class A | $65,889 |
Class M | 6,435 |
Class C(a) | 10,946 |
$83,270 | |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | |
Class A | $315,576 |
Class M | 32,492 |
Class C(a) | 46,517 |
$394,585 | |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | |
Class A | $222,712 |
Class M | 26,876 |
Class C(a) | 4,868 |
$254,456 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Funds. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of each Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | ||
Class A | $1,374,095 | .20 |
Class M | 331,556 | .26 |
Class C | 920,340 | .19 |
Class I | 2,111,705 | .18 |
Class Z | 8,165 | .05(a) |
$4,745,861 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||
Class A | $34,438 | .28 |
Class M | 18,356 | .33 |
Class C | 16,635 | .30 |
Class I | 12,536 | .18 |
$81,965 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | ||
Class A | $311,307 | .21 |
Class M | 72,070 | .22 |
Class C | 148,790 | .21 |
Class I | 278,029 | .18 |
Class Z | 1,503 | .05(a) |
$811,699 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | ||
Class A | $539,523 | .25 |
Class M | 273,506 | .27 |
Class C | 274,584 | .22 |
Class I | 555,695 | .20 |
Class Z | 3,097 | .05(a) |
$1,646,405 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | ||
Class A | $321,967 | .21 |
Class M | 111,154 | .23 |
Class C | 199,470 | .21 |
Class I | 238,930 | .18 |
Class Z | 1,803 | .05(a) |
$873,324 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | ||
Class A | $2,045,650 | .19 |
Class M | 608,285 | .20 |
Class C | 1,221,712 | .19 |
Class I | 2,928,337 | .18 |
Class Z | 55,221 | .05(a) |
$6,859,205 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | ||
Class A | $521,901 | .19 |
Class M | 132,403 | .21 |
Class C | 222,790 | .20 |
Class I | 449,386 | .18 |
Class Z | 3,246 | .05(a) |
$1,329,726 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | ||
Class A | $195,843 | .22 |
Class M | 58,529 | .29 |
Class C | 105,096 | .23 |
Class I | 177,761 | .18 |
Class Z | 844 | .05(a) |
$538,073 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | ||
Class A | $1,539,633 | .19 |
Class M | 609,070 | .20 |
Class C | 555,009 | .20 |
Class I | 1,167,733 | .18 |
Class Z | 6,659 | .05(a) |
$3,878,104 | ||
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | ||
Class A | $455,744 | .21 |
Class M | 134,856 | .25 |
Class C | 130,840 | .22 |
Class I | 278,441 | .19 |
Class Z | 3,235 | .05(a) |
$1,003,116 |
(a) Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains each Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Prior to April 1, 2019, FSC had a separate agreement with each Fund for administration of the security lending program, based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the total fees paid for accounting and administration of securities lending were equivalent to the following annual rates:
% of Average Net Assets | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | .03 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | .03 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | .04 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | .03 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | .04 |
Brokerage Commissions. Certain Funds placed a portion of their portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were as follows:
Amount | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $90,189 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 2,157 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 3,336 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 13,487 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 6,041 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 42,806 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 23,607 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 12,349 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 43,265 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 12,796 |
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Funds, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. Each applicable fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | Borrower | $8,505,000 | 2.51% | $1,188 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | Borrower | $5,011,800 | 2.51% | $1,745 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | Borrower | $4,554,500 | 2.60% | $658 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | Borrower | $3,425,154 | 2.55% | $3,158 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | Borrower | $3,758,833 | 2.49% | $1,560 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | Borrower | $5,293,192 | 2.58% | $9,861 |
Interfund Trades. The Funds may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Funds for certain losses as follows:
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $11,444 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 1,429 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 1,212 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 11,197 |
6. Committed Line of Credit.
Certain Funds participate with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The participating funds have agreed to pay commitment fees on their pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which are reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations, and are as follows:
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $6,774 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 79 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 1,079 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 2,036 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 1,177 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 9,808 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 1,922 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 697 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 5,454 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 1,219 |
During the period, the Funds did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
Certain Funds lend portfolio securities from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, lending agents are used, including National Financial Services (NFS), an affiliate of the Funds. Pursuant to a securities lending agreement, NFS will receive a fee, which is capped at 9.9% of daily lending revenue, for its services as lending agent. The Funds may lend securities to certain qualified borrowers. On the settlement date of the loan, each applicable Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. The Funds or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Funds may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Funds may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on each applicable Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented on each applicable Fund's Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Affiliated security lending activity was as follows:
Total Security Lending Income Fees Paid to NFS | |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $61 |
8. Bank Borrowings.
Each Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. Each Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding. Each applicable Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense | |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | $8,335,500 | 2.90% | $1,343 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 3,328,000 | 2.70% | 250 |
9. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser contractually agreed to reimburse each class of Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund to the extent annual operating expenses exceeded certain levels of class-level average net assets as noted in the table below. This reimbursement will remain in place through November 30, 2020. Some expenses, for example the compensation of the independent Trustees, and certain other expenses such as interest expense, are excluded from this reimbursement.
The following classes of each applicable Fund were in reimbursement during the period:
Expense Limitations | Reimbursement | |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||
Class A | 1.40% | $8,895 |
Class M | 1.65% | 8,139 |
Class C | 2.15% | 6,847 |
Class I | 1.15% | – |
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of certain Funds include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Funds to offset certain expenses. In addition, through arrangements with each applicable Fund's custodian credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. All of the applicable expense reductions are noted in the table below.
Brokerage Service reduction | Custody Expense reduction | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $111,925 | $966 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 2,972 | 37 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 11,858 | – |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 25,503 | – |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 25,616 | 83 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 19,417 | 5,398 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 43,797 | – |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 6,231 | – |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 82,157 | 2,227 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 56,922 | 70 |
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level and a portion of class-level operating expenses as follows:
Fund-Level Amount | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $18,673 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | 231 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | 2,971 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | 5,318 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | 3,195 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | 27,347 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | 5,170 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | 1,688 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | 14,113 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | 3,498 |
Class-Level Amount | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | |
Class A | $3,826 |
Class M | 723 |
Class C | 2,758 |
Class I | 6,683 |
Class Z | 156 |
$14,146 | |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | |
Class A | $5,153 |
Class M | 1,126 |
Class C | 2,672 |
Class I | 5,003 |
Class Z | 192 |
$14,146 | |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | |
Class A | $4,216 |
Class M | 2,039 |
Class C | 2,523 |
Class I | 5,203 |
Class Z | 165 |
$14,146 | |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | |
Class A | $4,757 |
Class M | 1,607 |
Class C | 3,269 |
Class I | 4,352 |
Class Z | 160 |
$14,145 | |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | |
Class A | $3,769 |
Class M | 1,084 |
Class C | 2,448 |
Class I | 6,198 |
Class Z | 647 |
$14,146 | |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | |
Class A | $5,384 |
Class M | 1,317 |
Class C | 2,420 |
Class I | 4,813 |
Class Z | 212 |
$14,146 | |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | |
Class A | $5,058 |
Class M | 1,176 |
Class C | 2,648 |
Class I | 5,116 |
Class Z | 147 |
$14,145 | |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | |
Class A | $5,402 |
Class M | 2,139 |
Class C | 2,047 |
Class I | 4,424 |
Class Z | 133 |
$14,145 | |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | |
Class A | $6,105 |
Class M | 1,544 |
Class C | 1,801 |
Class I | 4,464 |
Class Z | 232 |
$14,146 |
10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $15,278,681 | $ - |
Class M | 3,010,471 | – |
Class C | 12,975,228 | – |
Class I | 25,315,247 | – |
Class Z | 374,083 | – |
Total | $56,953,710 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $314,044 | $– |
Class M | 151,777 | – |
Class C | 185,133 | – |
Class I | 261,417 | – |
Total | $912,371 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $14,488 |
Class M | – | 7,578 |
Class I | – | 5,006 |
Total | $– | $27,072 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $237,596 |
Class M | – | 176,738 |
Class C | – | 120,142 |
Class I | – | 60,815 |
Total | $– | $595,291 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $1,403,370 | $– |
Class M | 329,482 | – |
Class C | 874,277 | – |
Class I | 1,462,671 | – |
Class Z | 29,445 | – |
Total | $4,099,245 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $1,605,057 | $– |
Class M | 429,350 | – |
Class C | – | – |
Class I | 3,087,399 | – |
Class Z | 117,180 | – |
Total | $5,238,986 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $3,962,831 |
Class M | – | 1,446,535 |
Class C | – | 1,622,297 |
Class I | – | 4,670,175 |
Total | $– | $11,701,838 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $33,167 |
Class M | – | 15,002 |
Class C | – | 26,595 |
Class I | – | 31,987 |
Total | $– | $106,751 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $5,373,068 | $– |
Class M | 1,563,598 | – |
Class C | 3,002,673 | – |
Class I | 5,008,897 | – |
Class Z | 95,139 | – |
Total | $15,043,375 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $506,031 |
Class M | – | 39,368 |
Class C | – | – |
Class I | – | 717,028 |
Total | $– | $1,262,427 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $96,397 |
Class M | – | 30,104 |
Class I | – | 73,976 |
Total | $– | $200,477 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $45,987,592 | $– |
Class M | 14,213,911 | – |
Class C | 37,772,817 | – |
Class I | 65,169,013 | – |
Class Z | 1,836,632 | – |
Total | $164,979,965 | $– |
From net realized gain | ||
Class I | – | 585,049 |
Total | $– | $585,049 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $26,486,798 | $– |
Class M | 6,155,294 | – |
Class C | 12,720,044 | – |
Class I | 25,380,037 | – |
Class Z | 821,160 | – |
Total | $71,563,333 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $780,663 |
Class I | – | 1,507,165 |
Total | $– | $2,287,828 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $8,925,958 |
Class M | – | 2,317,270 |
Class C | – | 4,255,486 |
Class I | – | 8,233,065 |
Total | $– | $23,731,779 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $12,594,207 | $– |
Class M | 2,992,949 | – |
Class C | 7,583,372 | – |
Class I | 13,008,216 | – |
Class Z | 180,538 | – |
Total | $36,359,282 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $136,368 |
Class I | – | 505,397 |
Total | $– | $641,765 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $7,207,679 |
Class M | – | 1,725,353 |
Class C | – | 4,824,021 |
Class I | – | 10,109,891 |
Total | $– | $23,866,944 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $129,911,664 | $– |
Class M | 53,119,227 | – |
Class C | 57,301,872 | – |
Class I | 105,941,248 | – |
Class Z | 2,192,955 | – |
Total | $348,466,966 | $– |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $53,381,170 |
Class M | – | 23,208,435 |
Class C | – | 22,813,687 |
Class I | – | 37,898,870 |
Total | $– | $137,302,162 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | ||
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $19,834,439 | $– |
Class M | 5,158,982 | – |
Class C | 5,713,473 | – |
Class I | 12,784,890 | – |
Class Z | 425,300 | – |
Total | $43,917,084 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $2,587,471 |
Class M | – | 623,640 |
Class C | – | 518,405 |
Class I | – | 928,041 |
Total | $– | $4,657,557 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $3,055,354 |
Class M | – | 907,882 |
Class C | – | 1,119,531 |
Class I | – | 937,724 |
Total | $– | $6,020,491 |
(a) Distributions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
11. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars | |
Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 3,656,697 | 4,489,461 | $96,511,440 | $117,335,379 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 585,843 | – | 14,505,460 | – |
Shares redeemed | (7,594,989) | (9,153,167) | (198,292,523) | (237,146,069) |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,352,449) | (4,663,706) | $(87,275,623) | $(119,810,690) |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 719,189 | 922,950 | $17,861,674 | $22,890,680 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 127,736 | – | 2,987,750 | – |
Shares redeemed | (1,041,267) | (1,262,202) | (25,606,228) | (31,094,295) |
Net increase (decrease) | (194,342) | (339,252) | $(4,756,804) | $(8,203,615) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 1,239,104 | 2,264,684 | $27,856,582 | $51,128,106 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 563,757 | – | 11,951,640 | – |
Shares redeemed | (6,744,328) | (6,920,490) | (150,634,720) | (154,651,855) |
Net increase (decrease) | (4,941,467) | (4,655,806) | $(110,826,498) | $(103,523,749) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 10,350,975 | 14,300,108 | $288,655,164 | $394,886,039 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 809,955 | – | 21,277,530 | – |
Shares redeemed | (18,451,934) | (14,667,225) | (504,122,513) | (400,612,855) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,291,004) | (367,117) | $(194,189,819) | $(5,726,816) |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 1,295,577 | – | $35,003,247 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 13,350 | – | 350,695 | – |
Shares redeemed | (197,705) | – | (5,400,884) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,111,222 | – | $29,953,058 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 567,294 | 240,842 | $8,773,740 | $3,607,551 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 21,922 | 18,317 | 312,384 | 249,841 |
Shares redeemed | (221,971) | (131,537) | (3,425,481) | (1,894,331) |
Net increase (decrease) | 367,245 | 127,622 | $5,660,643 | $1,963,061 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 148,689 | 124,711 | $2,202,352 | $1,797,699 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 11,052 | 14,023 | 151,084 | 184,116 |
Shares redeemed | (151,269) | (121,118) | (2,248,818) | (1,708,377) |
Net increase (decrease) | 8,472 | 17,616 | $104,618 | $273,438 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 186,010 | 158,604 | $2,508,296 | $2,105,283 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 14,837 | 9,839 | 184,570 | 118,457 |
Shares redeemed | (167,460) | (70,659) | (2,261,599) | (888,706) |
Net increase (decrease) | 33,387 | 97,784 | $431,267 | $1,335,034 |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 631,342 | 180,193 | $10,166,437 | $2,805,233 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 16,990 | 4,027 | 252,474 | 57,058 |
Shares redeemed | (538,241) | (341,435) | (8,614,775) | (4,971,605) |
Net increase (decrease) | 110,091 | (157,215) | $1,804,136 | $(2,109,314) |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,834,631 | 2,248,158 | $51,772,796 | $59,989,967 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 52,843 | – | 1,360,710 | – |
Shares redeemed | (1,743,605) | (1,821,427) | (48,339,368) | (45,906,961) |
Net increase (decrease) | 143,869 | 426,731 | $4,794,138 | $14,083,006 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 282,122 | 875,533 | $7,413,199 | $21,446,215 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 13,674 | – | 328,456 | – |
Shares redeemed | (428,609) | (791,689) | (11,259,514) | (19,230,008) |
Net increase (decrease) | (132,813) | 83,844 | $(3,517,859) | $2,216,207 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 774,531 | 737,358 | $17,385,643 | $15,838,368 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 40,827 | – | 848,803 | – |
Shares redeemed | (963,842) | (831,010) | (21,644,353) | (17,067,044) |
Net increase (decrease) | (148,484) | (93,652) | $(3,409,907) | $(1,228,676) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 3,596,218 | 3,539,647 | $109,779,069 | $99,528,546 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 48,353 | – | 1,344,706 | – |
Shares redeemed | (3,719,584) | (1,855,164) | (108,815,882) | (50,248,042) |
Net increase (decrease) | (75,013) | 1,684,483 | $2,307,893 | $49,280,504 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 291,890 | – | $8,677,500 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 837 | – | 23,276 | – |
Shares redeemed | (82,714) | – | (2,395,506) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 210,013 | – | $6,305,270 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,861,131 | 2,010,255 | $55,722,898 | $68,355,026 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 56,702 | 122,986 | 1,558,168 | 3,904,807 |
Shares redeemed | (2,490,889) | (3,744,347) | (75,232,664) | (126,255,245) |
Net increase (decrease) | (573,056) | (1,611,106) | $(17,951,598) | $(53,995,412) |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 289,568 | 661,725 | $9,169,953 | $23,576,811 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 14,855 | 43,874 | 418,471 | 1,426,363 |
Shares redeemed | (816,932) | (1,153,394) | (25,787,299) | (39,436,080) |
Net increase (decrease) | (512,509) | (447,795) | $(16,198,875) | $(14,432,906) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 425,833 | 666,274 | $11,837,399 | $20,703,593 |
Reinvestment of distributions | – | 54,288 | – | 1,586,840 |
Shares redeemed | (2,110,590) | (3,033,482) | (57,990,403) | (92,256,812) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,684,757) | (2,312,920) | $(46,153,004) | $(69,966,379) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 4,776,569 | 5,429,294 | $153,075,255 | $193,924,922 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 99,377 | 125,558 | 2,872,985 | 4,196,161 |
Shares redeemed | (6,677,828) | (4,682,047) | (206,372,328) | (160,996,824) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,801,882) | 872,805 | $(50,424,088) | $37,124,259 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 631,854 | – | $19,656,734 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,050 | – | 88,002 | – |
Shares redeemed | (319,619) | – | (9,387,064) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 315,285 | – | $10,357,672 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,446,430 | 2,694,850 | $28,995,274 | $58,668,845 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 276,327 | 26,593 | 5,139,683 | 580,794 |
Shares redeemed | (2,934,480) | (2,090,965) | (57,922,005) | (44,613,971) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,211,723) | 630,478 | $(23,787,048) | $14,635,668 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 302,635 | 758,763 | $6,146,264 | $16,347,774 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 83,605 | 3,172 | 1,540,000 | 68,610 |
Shares redeemed | (577,353) | (673,927) | (11,535,954) | (14,170,761) |
Net increase (decrease) | (191,113) | 88,008 | $(3,849,690) | $2,245,623 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 410,286 | 2,105,833 | $7,848,866 | $43,305,642 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 168,506 | – | 2,938,746 | – |
Shares redeemed | (2,931,076) | (1,228,211) | (54,749,177) | (24,460,182) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,352,284) | 877,622 | $(43,961,565) | $18,845,460 |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 1,835,735 | 5,000,148 | $37,691,340 | $111,196,062 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 249,532 | 33,129 | 4,768,552 | 743,087 |
Shares redeemed | (4,483,151) | (2,604,882) | (93,079,529) | (57,474,934) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,397,884) | 2,428,395 | $(50,619,637) | $54,464,215 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 760,279 | – | $15,463,647 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,207 | – | 80,262 | – |
Shares redeemed | (445,721) | – | (9,415,655) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 318,765 | – | $6,128,254 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 6,531,759 | 3,820,700 | $315,015,771 | $174,179,057 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 946,164 | – | 43,618,143 | – |
Shares redeemed | (4,703,521) | (4,717,099) | (225,165,039) | (210,240,925) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,774,402 | (896,399) | $133,468,875 | $(36,061,868) |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 1,014,711 | 576,984 | $45,568,415 | $24,727,597 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 325,991 | – | 13,994,805 | – |
Shares redeemed | (991,998) | (1,082,800) | (44,513,058) | (45,253,288) |
Net increase (decrease) | 348,704 | (505,816) | $15,050,162 | $(20,525,691) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 3,350,283 | 1,981,630 | $129,124,544 | $72,552,352 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 994,670 | – | 36,235,842 | – |
Shares redeemed | (5,880,505) | (3,660,984) | (223,232,476) | (131,526,868) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,535,552) | (1,679,354) | $(57,872,090) | $(58,974,516) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 19,922,626 | 9,258,420 | $1,053,249,147 | $459,345,254 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,142,636 | 10,985 | 57,463,164 | 509,046 |
Shares redeemed | (12,090,899) | (5,167,599) | (622,715,268) | (251,193,735) |
Net increase (decrease) | 8,974,363 | 4,101,806 | $487,997,043 | $208,660,565 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 5,177,204 | – | $265,690,740 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 33,495 | – | 1,685,128 | – |
Shares redeemed | (773,850) | – | (39,657,299) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 4,436,849 | – | $227,718,569 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,304,915 | 1,497,116 | $49,280,821 | $61,793,037 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 760,158 | 226,150 | 25,336,052 | 9,283,440 |
Shares redeemed | (2,285,344) | (2,770,461) | (84,336,189) | (113,411,149) |
Net increase (decrease) | (220,271) | (1,047,195) | $(9,719,316) | $(42,334,672) |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 146,173 | 286,248 | $5,438,985 | $11,557,916 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 186,461 | 57,090 | 6,071,167 | 2,293,883 |
Shares redeemed | (444,100) | (967,134) | (16,298,201) | (38,592,300) |
Net increase (decrease) | (111,466) | (623,796) | $(4,788,049) | $(24,740,501) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 268,186 | 566,263 | $9,092,369 | $20,919,630 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 408,093 | 107,041 | 12,026,501 | 3,945,516 |
Shares redeemed | (1,664,893) | (988,699) | (54,443,091) | (36,415,774) |
Net increase (decrease) | (988,614) | (315,395) | $(33,324,221) | $(11,550,628) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 1,661,115 | 2,581,269 | $67,265,713 | $111,557,552 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 658,671 | 205,495 | 23,178,649 | 8,860,965 |
Shares redeemed | (4,154,852) | (2,784,650) | (161,423,355) | (119,181,603) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,835,066) | 2,114 | $(70,978,993) | $1,236,914 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 335,437 | – | $13,454,433 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 22,285 | – | 782,425 | – |
Shares redeemed | (88,504) | – | (3,416,310) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 269,218 | – | $10,820,548 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 1,570,877 | 1,668,711 | $33,743,905 | $40,716,736 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 709,273 | 305,588 | 12,234,967 | 7,166,032 |
Shares redeemed | (1,910,172) | (1,408,788) | (39,847,044) | (34,081,400) |
Net increase (decrease) | 369,978 | 565,511 | $6,131,828 | $13,801,368 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 216,059 | 316,181 | $4,459,312 | $7,446,796 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 179,840 | 76,374 | 2,954,769 | 1,722,235 |
Shares redeemed | (271,786) | (260,992) | (5,395,142) | (6,169,057) |
Net increase (decrease) | 124,113 | 131,563 | $2,018,939 | $2,999,974 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 516,058 | 749,134 | $9,702,583 | $16,152,447 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 500,352 | 227,506 | 7,380,198 | 4,682,073 |
Shares redeemed | (1,332,533) | (564,806) | (23,766,702) | (11,999,565) |
Net increase (decrease) | (316,123) | 411,834 | $(6,683,921) | $8,834,955 |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 2,412,173 | 2,700,418 | $56,759,752 | $69,688,220 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 694,346 | 411,599 | 12,678,766 | 10,121,229 |
Shares redeemed | (4,406,979) | (1,816,854) | (99,658,089) | (45,424,171) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,300,460) | 1,295,163 | $(30,219,571) | $34,385,278 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 216,855 | – | $4,685,587 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 9,898 | – | 180,240 | – |
Shares redeemed | (118,884) | – | (2,616,386) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 107,869 | – | $2,249,441 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 3,756,669 | 3,632,315 | $187,693,872 | $209,434,785 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,975,905 | 960,124 | 124,006,070 | 51,174,597 |
Shares redeemed | (3,583,860) | (3,153,557) | (177,926,291) | (179,792,848) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,148,714 | 1,438,882 | $133,773,651 | $80,816,534 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 805,546 | 989,362 | $38,923,214 | $54,150,425 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,336,074 | 451,464 | 52,227,136 | 22,848,570 |
Shares redeemed | (1,352,837) | (1,236,642) | (63,834,169) | (67,046,356) |
Net increase (decrease) | 788,783 | 204,184 | $27,316,181 | $9,952,639 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 1,238,784 | 1,780,368 | $52,318,454 | $87,758,581 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,628,057 | 474,339 | 55,467,904 | 21,535,003 |
Shares redeemed | (3,537,434) | (1,266,229) | (140,707,328) | (61,788,663) |
Net increase (decrease) | (670,593) | 988,478 | $(32,920,970) | $47,504,921 |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 4,978,186 | 6,670,752 | $279,288,161 | $412,237,755 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,163,105 | 621,718 | 98,183,325 | 35,543,634 |
Shares redeemed | (6,711,883) | (3,202,897) | (360,970,511) | (195,523,397) |
Net increase (decrease) | 429,408 | 4,089,573 | $16,500,975 | $252,257,992 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 621,440 | – | $33,517,330 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 41,765 | – | 1,891,557 | – |
Shares redeemed | (111,781) | – | (5,729,272) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 551,424 | – | $29,679,615 | $– |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | ||||
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 3,965,369 | 1,188,046 | $121,737,792 | $35,486,347 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 635,093 | 180,860 | 18,874,957 | 5,431,226 |
Shares redeemed | (1,662,969) | (1,234,740) | (50,721,580) | (36,590,564) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,937,493 | 134,166 | $89,891,169 | $4,327,009 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 621,871 | 170,574 | $19,194,066 | $5,112,824 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 170,880 | 50,196 | 5,095,641 | 1,511,910 |
Shares redeemed | (327,281) | (360,617) | (9,975,044) | (10,729,871) |
Net increase (decrease) | 465,470 | (139,847) | $14,314,663 | $(4,105,137) |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 1,080,580 | 227,468 | $32,431,678 | $6,648,453 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 192,852 | 52,741 | 5,610,064 | 1,554,276 |
Shares redeemed | (844,191) | (516,236) | (25,438,001) | (14,887,168) |
Net increase (decrease) | 429,241 | (236,027) | $12,603,741 | $(6,684,439) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 7,789,708 | 1,003,462 | $245,997,023 | $30,966,089 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 409,312 | 56,328 | 12,426,708 | 1,724,202 |
Shares redeemed | (2,843,740) | (885,101) | (87,926,911) | (26,822,894) |
Net increase (decrease) | 5,355,280 | 174,689 | $170,496,820 | $5,867,397 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 583,519 | – | $18,464,326 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 11,827 | – | 358,825 | – |
Shares redeemed | (69,687) | – | (2,192,537) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 525,659 | – | $16,630,614 | $– |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018(commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
12. Other.
The Funds' organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VII and the Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund, Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund, Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund, Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund, Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund, Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund and Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund, Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund, Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund, Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund, Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund, Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund and Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund (the "Funds"), each a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VII, including the schedules of investments, as of July 31, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of July 31, 2019, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 13, 2019
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Fidelity investment companies since 1999.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and funds, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs each fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee each fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to each fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review each fund's performance. Except for Michael E. Wiley, each of the Trustees oversees 298 funds. Mr. Wiley oversees 197 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the funds is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
Each fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing each fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the funds, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the funds. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The funds' Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the funds' Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, each fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the funds' activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged SelectCo and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the funds' business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the funds are carried out by or through SelectCo, its affiliates, and other service providers, the funds' exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the funds' activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the funds' Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), SelectCo's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the funds' Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
* Determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with SelectCo.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for each fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board of Directors (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Chair (2018-present) and Member (2013-present) of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present) and as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011), and a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for each fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Brown is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present).
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each Class of each fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a Class of the fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, each Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each Class of each fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, each Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value February 1, 2019 | Ending Account Value July 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period-B February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.03% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $978.90 | $5.05 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.69 | $5.16 | |
Class M | 1.34% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $977.20 | $6.57 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $6.71 | |
Class C | 1.78% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $974.90 | $8.72 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.97 | $8.90 | |
Class I | .76% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $980.40 | $3.73 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.03 | $3.81 | |
Class Z | .63% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $921.70 | $3.00 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.67 | $3.16 | |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.40% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,070.70 | $7.19 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,017.85 | $7.00 | |
Class M | 1.65% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,068.70 | $8.46 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,016.61 | $8.25 | |
Class C | 2.15% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,067.00 | $11.02 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,014.13 | $10.74 | |
Class I | 1.09% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,072.30 | $5.60 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.39 | $5.46 | |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.07% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,099.10 | $5.57 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.49 | $5.36 | |
Class M | 1.33% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,098.00 | $6.92 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.20 | $6.66 | |
Class C | 1.82% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,095.00 | $9.45 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.77 | $9.10 | |
Class I | .79% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,101.00 | $4.12 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.88 | $3.96 | |
Class Z | .66% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,033.60 | $3.33 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.52 | $3.31 | |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.11% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $971.10 | $5.42 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.29 | $5.56 | |
Class M | 1.37% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $969.70 | $6.69 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.00 | $6.85 | |
Class C | 1.83%�� | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $967.50 | $8.93 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.72 | $9.15 | |
Class I | .80% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $972.50 | $3.91 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.83 | $4.01 | |
Class Z | .64% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $756.60 | $2.79 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.62 | $3.21 | |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.07% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,107.80 | $5.59 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.49 | $5.36 | |
Class M | 1.34% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,106.90 | $7.00 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $6.71 | |
Class C | 1.83% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,104.10 | $9.55 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.72 | $9.15 | |
Class I | .79% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,109.90 | $4.13 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.88 | $3.96 | |
Class Z | .65% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,047.20 | $3.30 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.57 | $3.26 | |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.01% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,024.80 | $5.07 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.79 | $5.06 | |
Class M | 1.28% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,023.30 | $6.42 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.45 | $6.41 | |
Class C | 1.77% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,020.80 | $8.87 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,016.02 | $8.85 | |
Class I | .75% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,025.90 | $3.77 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.08 | $3.76 | |
Class Z | .62% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $971.40 | $3.03 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.72 | $3.11 | |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.04% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,110.30 | $5.44 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.64 | $5.21 | |
Class M | 1.30% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,108.90 | $6.80 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.35 | $6.51 | |
Class C | 1.80% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,106.20 | $9.40 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.87 | $9.00 | |
Class I | .77% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,111.70 | $4.03 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.98 | $3.86 | |
Class Z | .64% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,112.50 | $3.35 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.62 | $3.21 | |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.09% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,203.90 | $5.96 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.39 | $5.46 | |
Class M | 1.40% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,202.10 | $7.64 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,017.85 | $7.00 | |
Class C | 1.84% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,198.90 | $10.03 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.67 | $9.20 | |
Class I | .80% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,205.30 | $4.37 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.83 | $4.01 | |
Class Z | .68% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,120.30 | $3.57 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.42 | $3.41 | |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.02% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,222.40 | $5.62 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.74 | $5.11 | |
Class M | 1.27% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,220.70 | $6.99 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.50 | $6.36 | |
Class C | 1.78% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,217.60 | $9.79 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.97 | $8.90 | |
Class I | .75% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,223.80 | $4.14 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.08 | $3.76 | |
Class Z | .63% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,028.80 | $3.17 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.67 | $3.16 | |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | ||||
Class A | 1.05% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,089.30 | $5.44 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.59 | $5.26 | |
Class M | 1.33% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,087.60 | $6.88 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,018.20 | $6.66 | |
Class C | 1.80% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,085.40 | $9.31 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,015.87 | $9.00 | |
Class I | .79% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,091.10 | $4.10 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,020.88 | $3.96 | |
Class Z | .65% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,091.80 | $3.37 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,021.57 | $3.26 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The funds hereby designate as capital gain dividend the amounts noted below for the taxable year ended July 31, 2019, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $185,569,869 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | $30,428 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | $14,784,864 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | $3,017,837 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | $50,407,981 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | $44,392,631 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | $7,601,652 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | $40,189,728 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | $3,117,334 |
A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds qualify for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders:
Class A | Class M | Class C | Class I | Class Z | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | – | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | – | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 21% | 21% | 24% | 20% | 19% |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 8% | 9% | 10% | 7% | 7% |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 88% | 100% | 100% | 78% | 75% |
A percentage of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year for the following funds may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Class A | Class M | Class C | Class I | Class Z | |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | – | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | |||||
December 2018 | – | – | – | – | – |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 100% | 100% | – | 100% | 100% |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 21% | 22% | 25% | 21% | 20% |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 10% | 11% | 12% | 9% | 9% |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | |||||
December 2018 | 88% | 100% | 100% | 78% | 75% |
The funds will notify shareholders in January 2020 of amounts for use in preparing 2019 income tax returns.
AFOC-ANN-0919
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Fidelity Advisor® Global Real Estate Fund Annual Report July 31, 2019 |
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Contents
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A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended July 31, 2019 | Past 1 year | Life of fundA |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | 2.02% | 2.38% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | 4.28% | 2.94% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 6.52% | 3.67% |
Class I | 8.55% | 4.71% |
Class Z | 8.65% | 4.75% |
A From August 11, 2016
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year and life of fund total return figures are 1% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over Life of Fund
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Global Real Estate Fund - Class A on August 11, 2016, when the fund started, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index performed over the same period.
Period Ending Values | ||
$10,722 | Fidelity Advisor® Global Real Estate Fund - Class A | |
$11,380 | FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: For the 12 months ending July 31, 2019, global real estate stocks gained 8.13%, according to the FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed Index. After a positive start to the reporting period, real estate investment trusts (REITs), along with the broader equity market, began to struggle. This was particularly true in December 2018 when the market fell amid investor concerns about potentially higher interest rates. Beginning in January, however, the investment backdrop turned sharply positive, with real estate securities recouping all of their December losses and then some. Foreign exchange curbed results for real estate stocks this period. Trepidation about higher rates eased in the second half of the 12-month period, as mounting data suggested the potential for slowing global economic growth. After raising its target short-term interest rate four times in 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve, in a widely anticipated move, cut the federal funds rate in late July. This was the central bank’s first such rate reduction in more than a decade. Despite the REIT market’s volatility throughout the trailing one-year period, the fundamental backdrop for REITs remained solid. Strong job growth continued to drive demand for commercial real estate, while the supply of property remained manageable in most sectors and geographic regions. With lower interest rates and higher equity valuations, many REITs had ready, affordable access to the capital they needed to finance growth through the acquisition of new properties.Comments from Portfolio Manager Steven Buller: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes gained roughly 8% to 9%, performing generally in line with the 8.13% increase in the benchmark FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed Index. Relative to the index, the fund benefited the most from effective sector allocation, especially a large underweight in the poor-performing retail category. The combination of a meaningful overweight and strong security selection in the residential property group, which notably outperformed, proved to be the top performing segment this period. More specifically, favorable investment choices included overweight positions in U.S. manufactured housing community REITs Equity Lifestyle Properties (+38%) and Sun Communities (+40%), as well as apartment property owner UDR (+23%), the fund's largest individual overweight on July 31. Another key contributor for the fund was industrial REIT Prologis (+26%), a large portfolio overweight at period end. Within this same group, our lack of exposure to two poor-performing benchmark components: Deutsche Wohnen (-22%) and Brookfield Property REIT (-60%), aided the fund's relative result. Conversely, subpar picks among office real estate investment trusts (REITs) detracted the past 12 months. In terms of individual holdings, a position in U and I Group (-38%) was the portfolio's biggest detractor. Shares of this U.K. diversified property regenerator likely underperformed due to investors' uncertainty about the impact of Brexit. Similar investor concerns about Brexit also weighed on the fund's shares of London-focused office owner Derwent (-12%). Of final note, an out-of-benchmark investment in German homebuilder Instone Real Estate Group (-17%) struggled, especially in the first half of the period.The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Note to shareholders: In January 2019, the Board of Trustees approved to change the fund's investment advisor from Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, to Fidelity Management & Research Company, effective February 1, 2019. There was no change to the management fee.Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
Prologis, Inc. | 5.0 |
UDR, Inc. | 3.3 |
Ventas, Inc. | 2.7 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 2.7 |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 2.5 |
Duke Realty Corp. | 2.4 |
LEG Immobilien AG | 2.4 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 2.3 |
Welltower, Inc. | 2.2 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 2.1 |
27.6 |
Top Five Countries as of July 31, 2019
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
United States of America | 51.2 |
Japan | 10.2 |
Germany | 6.2 |
Australia | 5.8 |
Singapore | 5.0 |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of July 31, 2019
% of fund's net assets | |
REITs - Diversified | 14.9 |
REITs - Apartments | 14.0 |
REITs - Health Care | 8.2 |
REITs - Office Property | 7.3 |
REITs - Management/Investment | 6.6 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of July 31, 2019* | ||
Stocks | 97.4% | |
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 2.6% |
* Foreign investments - 46.2%
Schedule of Investments July 31, 2019
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.4% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Australia - 5.8% | |||
Abacus Property Group unit | 20,310 | $57,491 | |
Arena (REIT) unit | 30,120 | 58,440 | |
Carindale Property Trust | 3,960 | 18,686 | |
Goodman Group unit | 2,777 | 28,085 | |
Ingenia Communities Group unit | 33,895 | 79,013 | |
National Storage (REIT) unit | 45,973 | 51,509 | |
The GPT Group unit | 19,733 | 83,761 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | 376,985 | ||
Austria - 0.6% | |||
CA Immobilien Anlagen AG | 1,060 | 37,315 | |
Bailiwick of Guernsey - 0.7% | |||
Sirius Real Estate Ltd. | 59,384 | 48,096 | |
Canada - 2.1% | |||
Boardwalk (REIT) | 1,102 | 35,061 | |
RioCan (REIT) | 2,048 | 40,377 | |
Smart (REIT) | 2,482 | 60,912 | |
TOTAL CANADA | 136,350 | ||
Cayman Islands - 1.5% | |||
Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd. | 12,930 | 97,222 | |
Finland - 0.5% | |||
Kojamo OYJ | 2,220 | 31,260 | |
France - 1.6% | |||
Gecina SA | 684 | 104,946 | |
Germany - 6.2% | |||
DIC Asset AG | 2,689 | 30,422 | |
Instone Real Estate Group BV (a)(b) | 4,145 | 88,283 | |
LEG Immobilien AG | 1,333 | 154,499 | |
Vonovia SE | 2,639 | 129,300 | |
TOTAL GERMANY | 402,504 | ||
Hong Kong - 3.0% | |||
Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. | 18,900 | 97,754 | |
Sino Land Ltd. | 61,644 | 99,825 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | 197,579 | ||
Ireland - 3.0% | |||
Hibernia (REIT) PLC | 78,330 | 130,934 | |
Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC | 32,500 | 61,593 | |
TOTAL IRELAND | 192,527 | ||
Italy - 0.7% | |||
COIMA RES SpA (b) | 4,900 | 44,913 | |
Japan - 10.2% | |||
Advance Residence Investment Corp. | 32 | 99,274 | |
Kenedix Office Investment Corp. | 11 | 79,070 | |
Kenedix Residential Investment Corp. | 26 | 46,030 | |
Kenedix, Inc. | 5,200 | 26,528 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 6,798 | 125,130 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 7,660 | 172,918 | |
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. | 1,300 | 26,492 | |
ORIX JREIT, Inc. | 46 | 89,345 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | 664,787 | ||
Luxembourg - 0.5% | |||
Aroundtown SA | 4,300 | 34,425 | |
Singapore - 5.0% | |||
CapitaCommercial Trust (REIT) | 13,300 | 19,866 | |
Mapletree Commercial Trust | 57,600 | 86,534 | |
Parkway Life REIT | 53,000 | 117,905 | |
UOL Group Ltd. | 19,430 | 103,263 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | 327,568 | ||
Spain - 0.6% | |||
Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA | 4,750 | 36,650 | |
Sweden - 0.8% | |||
Catena AB | 1,090 | 34,129 | |
Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB | 1,360 | 18,793 | |
TOTAL SWEDEN | 52,922 | ||
United Kingdom - 3.4% | |||
Assura PLC | 37,470 | 29,436 | |
Capital & Counties Properties PLC | 10,765 | 25,934 | |
Derwent London PLC | 2,468 | 87,639 | |
Grainger Trust PLC | 14,437 | 39,924 | |
Londonmetric Properity PLC | 1,800 | 4,444 | |
U & I Group PLC | 19,483 | 34,118 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | 221,495 | ||
United States of America - 51.2% | |||
American Assets Trust, Inc. | 530 | 24,592 | |
American Homes 4 Rent Class A | 3,151 | 76,286 | |
Americold Realty Trust | 1,615 | 54,151 | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A | 571 | 28,287 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 557 | 116,296 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 1,226 | 162,997 | |
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 1,100 | 10,032 | |
Brandywine Realty Trust (SBI) | 3,579 | 52,790 | |
Camden Property Trust (SBI) | 564 | 58,492 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (a) | 3,000 | 9,090 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | 338 | 45,042 | |
CubeSmart | 1,861 | 63,181 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 4,256 | 42,858 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 1,183 | 135,288 | |
Duke Realty Corp. | 4,738 | 157,918 | |
Equinix, Inc. | 109 | 54,729 | |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 1,227 | 152,455 | |
Equity Residential (SBI) | 1,585 | 125,041 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 157 | 47,449 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 784 | 88,114 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties | 1,821 | 68,670 | |
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. | 2,544 | 68,510 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (SBI) | 807 | 36,581 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 3,807 | 66,204 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | 2,310 | 63,456 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | 2,706 | 51,982 | |
Lexington Corporate Properties Trust | 2,900 | 28,623 | |
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | 810 | 19,262 | |
Prologis, Inc. | 4,049 | 326,389 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | 1,253 | 83,575 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 470 | 76,234 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | 767 | 62,188 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 1,352 | 59,650 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | 695 | 92,303 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | 439 | 21,450 | |
UDR, Inc. | 4,633 | 213,396 | |
Ventas, Inc. | 2,632 | 177,107 | |
VEREIT, Inc. | 5,895 | 53,762 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | 3,273 | 69,846 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | 398 | 25,599 | |
Washington REIT (SBI) | 1,035 | 27,893 | |
Welltower, Inc. | 1,742 | 144,795 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 3,342,563 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | |||
(Cost $5,760,334) | 6,350,107 | ||
Money Market Funds - 1.3% | |||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund 2.43% (c) | |||
(Cost $88,132) | 88,114 | 88,132 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 98.7% | |||
(Cost $5,848,466) | 6,438,239 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 1.3% | 84,282 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $6,522,521 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $133,196 or 2.0% of net assets.
(c) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $1,849 |
Total | $1,849 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2019, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: | ||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | ||||
Equities: | ||||
Communication Services | $9,090 | $9,090 | $-- | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 18,793 | 18,793 | -- | -- |
Real Estate | 6,322,224 | 5,024,822 | 1,297,402 | -- |
Money Market Funds | 88,132 | 88,132 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $6,438,239 | $5,140,837 | $1,297,402 | $-- |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2019 | ||
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $5,760,334) | $6,350,107 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $88,132) | 88,132 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $5,848,466) | $6,438,239 | |
Cash | 26,527 | |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $10,364) | 10,258 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 59,850 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 27,786 | |
Dividends receivable | 12,207 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 179 | |
Prepaid expenses | 37 | |
Receivable from investment adviser for expense reductions | 37,995 | |
Other receivables | 36 | |
Total assets | 6,613,114 | |
Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $26,105 | |
Accrued management fee | 3,735 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 1,924 | |
Other affiliated payables | 1,393 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 57,436 | |
Total liabilities | 90,593 | |
Net Assets | $6,522,521 | |
Net Assets consist of: | ||
Paid in capital | $6,000,352 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 522,169 | |
Net Assets | $6,522,521 | |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | ||
Class A: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($3,290,153 ÷ 306,810 shares)(a) | $10.72 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.72) | $11.37 | |
Class M: | ||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($809,641 ÷ 75,593 shares)(a) | $10.71 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.71) | $11.10 | |
Class C: | ||
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($1,060,399 ÷ 99,751 shares)(a) | $10.63 | |
Class I: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,056,395 ÷ 98,281 shares) | $10.75 | |
Class Z: | ||
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($305,933 ÷ 28,437 shares) | $10.76 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Year ended July 31, 2019 | ||
Investment Income | ||
Dividends | $176,342 | |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | 1,849 | |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | 178,191 | |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (7,136) | |
Total income | 171,055 | |
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $33,895 | |
Transfer agent fees | 10,439 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 19,146 | |
Accounting fees and expenses | 1,916 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 26,623 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 24 | |
Registration fees | 74,191 | |
Audit | 59,964 | |
Legal | 7 | |
Miscellaneous | 90 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 226,295 | |
Expense reductions | (151,328) | |
Total expenses after reductions | 74,967 | |
Net investment income (loss) | 96,088 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $774) | 16,203 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (6) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (3,425) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | 12,772 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||
Investment securities: | ||
Unaffiliated issuers | 431,187 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (308) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 430,879 | |
Net gain (loss) | 443,651 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $539,739 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended July 31, 2019 | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | ||
Operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $96,088 | $48,971 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 12,772 | 5,322 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 430,879 | 115,480 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 539,739 | 169,773 |
Distributions to shareholders | (86,970) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (34,616) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (41,912) |
Total distributions | (86,970) | (76,528) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 2,897,807 | 271,453 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,350,576 | 364,698 |
Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 3,171,945 | 2,807,247 |
End of period | $6,522,521 | $3,171,945 |
Other Information | ||
Undistributed net investment income end of period | $33,111 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund Class A
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.13 | $9.81 | $10.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||
Net investment income (loss)B | .22 | .18 | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .58 | .42 | (.26) |
Total from investment operations | .80 | .60 | (.11) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.15) | (.13) | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.14) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.21) | (.28)C | (.08) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.72 | $10.13 | $9.81 |
Total ReturnD,E,F | 8.25% | 6.16% | (1.00)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | |||
Expenses before reductions | 4.56% | 5.86% | 8.94%I |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.40% | 1.40% | 1.40%I |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.39% | 1.38% | 1.39%I |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.09% | 1.80% | 1.65%I |
Supplemental Data | |||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $3,290 | $1,001 | $657 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 60% | 46% | 59%I |
A For the period August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.134 and distributions from net realized gain of $.142 per share.
D Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Annualized
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund Class M
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.11 | $9.79 | $10.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||
Net investment income (loss)B | .19 | .15 | .13 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .60 | .42 | (.27) |
Total from investment operations | .79 | .57 | (.14) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.13) | (.11) | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.14) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.19) | (.25) | (.07) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.71 | $10.11 | $9.79 |
Total ReturnC,D,E | 8.06% | 5.90% | (1.30)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||
Expenses before reductions | 4.79% | 5.90% | 9.20%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.64% | 1.63% | 1.64%H |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.84% | 1.54% | 1.40%H |
Supplemental Data | |||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $810 | $570 | $550 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 60% | 46% | 59%H |
A For the period August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund Class C
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.08 | $9.76 | $10.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||
Net investment income (loss)B | .14 | .10 | .08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .59 | .42 | (.26) |
Total from investment operations | .73 | .52 | (.18) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.12) | (.06) | (.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.14) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.18) | (.20) | (.06) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.63 | $10.08 | $9.76 |
Total ReturnC,D,E | 7.52% | 5.38% | (1.77)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | |||
Expenses before reductions | 5.04% | 6.26% | 9.75%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.15% | 2.15% | 2.15%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.14% | 2.13% | 2.14%H |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.34% | 1.04% | .90%H |
Supplemental Data | |||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,060 | $614 | $737 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 60% | 46% | 59%H |
A For the period August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund Class I
Years ended July 31, | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.15 | $9.82 | $10.00 |
Income from Investment Operations | |||
Net investment income (loss)B | .24 | .20 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .59 | .43 | (.26) |
Total from investment operations | .83 | .63 | (.09) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) | (.16) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.14) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.30) | (.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.75 | $10.15 | $9.82 |
Total ReturnC,D | 8.55% | 6.48% | (.80)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |||
Expenses before reductions | 4.20% | 5.41% | 8.74%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.14% | 1.13% | 1.14%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.34% | 2.04% | 1.90%G |
Supplemental Data | |||
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,056 | $986 | $863 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% | 46% | 59%G |
A For the period August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund Class Z
Year ended July 31, | 2019 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.01 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .22 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .76 |
Total from investment operations | .98 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) |
Total distributions | (.23) |
Net asset value, end of period | $10.76 |
Total ReturnC,D | 10.17% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | 3.87%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.00%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.00%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.50%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $306 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 60% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended July 31, 2019
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VII (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on October 2, 2018. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Effective March 1, 2019, Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of ten years from the initial date of purchase, with certain exceptions.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date ranged from less than .005% to .01%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of July 31, 2019 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of July 31, 2019, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $579,281 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (147,806) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $431,475 |
Tax Cost | $6,006,764 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $186,934 |
Capital loss carryforward | $(95,955) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $431,189 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
No expiration | |
Short-term | $(65,356) |
Long-term | (30,599) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $(95,955) |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
July 31, 2019 | July 31, 2018 | |
Ordinary Income | $86,970 | $ 76,528 |
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) | Prior Line-Item Presentation (As Applicable) |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $5,675,420 and $2,904,594, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment advisor, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .69% of the Fund's average net assets. During January 2019 the Board approved to change the investment adviser from Fidelity SelectCo, LLC to Fidelity Management & Research Company effective February 1, 2019. There was no change to the management fee.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC | |
Class A | -% | .25% | $5,154 | $1,767 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 3,328 | 2,524 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 10,664 | 4,327 |
$19,146 | $8,618 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
Retained by FDC | |
Class A | $2,378 |
Class M | 371 |
$2,749 |
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets | |
Class A | $5,922 | .29 |
Class M | 1,494 | .22 |
Class C | 1,585 | .15 |
Class I | 1,367 | .14 |
Class Z | 71 | .05(a) |
$10,439 |
(a) Annualized
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $65 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $12 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser contractually agreed to reimburse each class to the extent annual operating expenses exceeded certain levels of class-level average net assets as noted in the table below. This reimbursement will remain in place through November 30, 2020. Some expenses, for example the compensation of the independent Trustees, and certain miscellaneous expenses such as proxy and shareholder meeting expenses, are excluded from this reimbursement.
The following classes were in reimbursement during the period:
Expense Limitations | Reimbursement | |
Class A | 1.40% | $58,044 |
Class M | 1.65% | 18,855 |
Class C | 2.15% | 26,720 |
Class I | 1.15% | 27,359 |
Class Z | 1.00% | 3,954 |
$134,932 |
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $173 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $191.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $31 and a portion of class-level operating expenses as follows:
Amount | |
Class A | $7,052 |
Class M | 2,028 |
Class C | 3,961 |
Class I | 2,509 |
Class Z | 451 |
$16,001 |
8. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Distributions to shareholders | ||
Class A | $25,954 | $– |
Class M | 11,502 | – |
Class C | 24,842 | – |
Class I | 21,029 | – |
Class Z | 3,643 | – |
Total | $86,970 | $– |
From net investment income | ||
Class A | $– | $10,565 |
Class M | – | 6,191 |
Class C | – | 4,104 |
Class I | – | 13,756 |
Total | $– | $34,616 |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | $– | $11,196 |
Class M | – | 8,065 |
Class C | – | 10,049 |
Class I | – | 12,602 |
Total | $– | $41,912 |
(a) Distributions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
9. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars | |
Year ended July 31, 2019 (a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | Year ended July 31, 2019(a) | Year ended July 31, 2018 | |
Class A | ||||
Shares sold | 325,885 | 43,178 | $3,299,731 | $423,027 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,803 | 2,212 | 25,954 | 21,761 |
Shares redeemed | (120,755) | (13,506) | (1,255,243) | (131,704) |
Net increase (decrease) | 207,933 | 31,884 | $2,070,442 | $313,084 |
Class M | ||||
Shares sold | 28,136 | 5,975 | $284,727 | $59,008 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,242 | 1,449 | 11,502 | 14,256 |
Shares redeemed | (10,191) | (7,160) | (107,609) | (69,653) |
Net increase (decrease) | 19,187 | 264 | $188,620 | $3,611 |
Class C | ||||
Shares sold | 106,865 | 6,324 | $1,044,619 | $63,092 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,694 | 1,438 | 24,842 | 14,153 |
Shares redeemed | (70,716) | (22,353) | (737,722) | (213,557) |
Net increase (decrease) | 38,843 | (14,591) | $331,739 | $(136,312) |
Class I | ||||
Shares sold | 12,846 | 15,189 | $135,171 | $148,303 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,066 | 2,624 | 19,150 | 25,818 |
Shares redeemed | (13,802) | (8,521) | (140,554) | (83,051) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,110 | 9,292 | $13,767 | $91,070 |
Class Z | ||||
Shares sold | 28,093 | – | $290,050 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 348 | – | 3,227 | – |
Shares redeemed | (4) | – | (38) | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 28,437 | – | $293,239 | $– |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to July 31, 2019.
10. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
At the end of the period, the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record of 35% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund (the "Fund"), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VII, including the schedule of investments, as of July 31, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended and for the period from August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2019, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended and for the period from August 11, 2016 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 13, 2019
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Fidelity investment companies since 1999.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Michael E. Wiley, each of the Trustees oversees 298 funds. Mr.Wiley oversees 197 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present) and Board of Directors (2017-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Chair (2018-present) and Member (2013-present) of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present) and as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011), and a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-2018).
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
Craig S. Brown (1977)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Brown also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Brown is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Head of Global Equity Research (2016-2018), Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2019-present), Co-Head of Equity (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present). Previously, Ms. Holding served as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Institutional Asset Management (2013-2018).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
Jim Wegmann (1979)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2019
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Wegmann also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Wegmann is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2011-present).
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value February 1, 2019 | Ending Account Value July 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period-B February 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 | |
Class A | 1.40% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,042.80 | $7.09 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,017.85 | $7.00 | |
Class M | 1.65% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,041.80 | $8.35 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,016.61 | $8.25 | |
Class C | 2.15% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,039.10 | $10.87 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,014.13 | $10.74 | |
Class I | 1.15% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,044.70 | $5.83 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.09 | $5.76 | |
Class Z | 1.00% | |||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,045.70 | $5.07 | |
Hypothetical-C | $1,000.00 | $1,019.84 | $5.01 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I, and Class Z designate 44% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as a section 199A dividend.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2020 of amounts for use in preparing 2019 income tax returns.
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Item 2.
Code of Ethics
As of the end of the period, July 31, 2019, Fidelity Advisor Series VII (the trust) has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Board of Trustees of the trust has determined that Joseph Mauriello is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr. Mauriello is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Fees and Services
The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, “Deloitte Entities”) in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund, Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund, Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund, Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund, Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund, Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund, Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund, Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund, Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund, Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund and Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund (the “Funds”):
Services Billed by Deloitte Entities
July 31, 2019 FeesA
| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $54,000 | $100 | $4,800 | $1,500 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | $37,000 | $100 | $4,800 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | $37,000 | $100 | $6,200 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $39,000 | $100 | $7,100 | $1,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | $39,000 | $100 | $6,700 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund | $46,000 | $100 | $6,200 | $1,300 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | $39,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | $37,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund | $41,000 | $100 | $5,700 | $1,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | $36,000 | $100 | $5,100 | $1,000 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | $40,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | $37,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
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July 31, 2018 FeesA
| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund | $52,000 | $100 | $4,800 | $1,300 |
Fidelity Advisor Communications Equipment Fund | $35,000 | $100 | $4,800 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Consumer Discretionary Fund | $34,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,000 |
Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund | $36,000 | $100 | $7,100 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund | $36,000 | $100 | $6,700 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Real Estate Fund | $43,000 | $100 | $6,400 | $1,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund | $36,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Industrials Fund | $35,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Fund | $38,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund | $34,000 | $100 | $5,100 | $1,000 |
Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund | $44,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Utilities Fund | $34,000 | $100 | $6,000 | $1,000 |
AAmounts may reflect rounding.
The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte Entities that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee for services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds and that are rendered on behalf of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC or Fidelity Management & Research Company (the “Funds’ Investment Advisers”) and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Funds’ Investment Advisers (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Funds (“Fund Service Providers”):
Services Billed by Deloitte Entities
| July 31, 2019A | July 31, 2018A |
Audit-Related Fees | $290,000 | $5,000 |
Tax Fees | $- | $5,000 |
All Other Fees | $- | $- |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
“Audit-Related Fees” represent fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the fund audit or the review of the fund's financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees.
“Tax Fees” represent fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund.
“All Other Fees” represent fees billed for services provided to the fund or Fund Service Provider, a significant portion of which are assurance related, that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund, excluding those services that are reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees or Tax Fees.
Assurance services must be performed by an independent public accountant.
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The aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte Entities for services rendered to the Funds, the Funds’ Investment Advisers (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any Fund Service Provider for each of the last two fiscal years of the Funds are as follows:
Billed By | July 31, 2019A | July 31, 2018A |
Deloitte Entities | $785,000 | $435,000 |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
The trust's Audit Committee has considered non-audit services that were not pre-approved that were provided by Deloitte Entities to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of Deloitte Entities in its audit of the Funds, taking into account representations from Deloitte Entities, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding its independence from the Funds and their related entities and the Funds’ Investment Advisers’ review of the appropriateness and permissibility under applicable law of such non-audit services prior to their provision to the Fund Service Providers.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The trust’s Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by a fund’s independent registered public accounting firm relating to the operations or financial reporting of the fund. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.
The Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee’s consideration of non-audit services by the audit firms that audit the Fidelity funds. The policies and procedures require that any non-audit service provided by a fund audit firm to a Fidelity fund and any non-audit service provided by a fund auditor to a Fund Service Provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund (“Covered Service”) are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided.
All Covered Services must be approved in advance of provision of the service either: (i) by formal resolution of the Audit Committee, or (ii) by oral or written approval of the service by the Chair of the Audit Committee (or if the Chair is unavailable, such other member of the Audit Committee as may be designated by the Chair to act in the Chair’s absence). The approval contemplated by (ii) above is permitted where the Treasurer determines that action on such an engagement is necessary before the next meeting of the Audit Committee.
Non-audit services provided by a fund audit firm to a Fund Service Provider that do not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund are reported to the Audit Committee periodically.
Non-Audit Services Approved Pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) and (ii) of Regulation S-X (“De Minimis Exception”)
There were no non-audit services approved or required to be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the De Minimis Exception during the Funds’ last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Funds or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.
Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6.
Investments
(a)
Not applicable.
(b)
Not applicable
Item 7.
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8.
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9.
Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 10.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the trust’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11.
Controls and Procedures
(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the trust’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(a)(ii) There was no change in the trust’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the trust’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12.
Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management
Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13.
Exhibits
(a) | (1) | Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH. |
(a) | (2) | Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. |
(a) | (3) | Not applicable. |
(b) |
| Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Fidelity Advisor Series VII
By: | /s/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | September 24, 2019 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | September 24, 2019 |
By: | /s/John J. Burke III |
| John J. Burke III |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | September 24, 2019 |