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 811-3114
Fidelity Select Portfolios
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
245 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Marc Bryant, 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: | January 31, 2015 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
Fidelity Advisor®
International Real Estate
Fund - Institutional Class
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January 31, 2015
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Institutional Class is a
class of Fidelity®
International Real Estate Fund
Contents
Shareholder Expense Example | An example of shareholder expenses. | |
Investment Changes | A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months. | |
Investments | A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values. | |
Financial Statements | Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights. | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
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-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q 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. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
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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, redemption fees 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 (August 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015).
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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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.
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| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Class A | 1.35% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 985.90 | $ 6.76 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.40 | $ 6.87 |
Class T | 1.64% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 984.90 | $ 8.20 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.94 | $ 8.34 |
Class B | 2.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.59 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.52 | $ 10.76 |
Class C | 2.11% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.54 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.57 | $ 10.71 |
International Real Estate | 1.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.00 | $ 5.61 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.56 | $ 5.70 |
Institutional Class | 1.09% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.50 | $ 5.46 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.71 | $ 5.55 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 6.6 | 2.0 |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 5.2 | 4.3 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 4.8 | 8.5 |
LEG Immobilien AG | 3.9 | 3.1 |
UOL Group Ltd. | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Westfield Corp. unit | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 2.6 | 1.3 |
Helical Bar PLC | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Unite Group PLC | 2.5 | 1.8 |
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Top Five Countries as of January 31, 2015 | ||
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Japan | 21.2 | 23.4 |
United Kingdom | 15.3 | 13.7 |
Hong Kong | 10.8 | 10.3 |
Singapore | 10.6 | 8.0 |
Australia | 10.3 | 13.0 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of open futures contracts, if applicable. |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
REITs - Management/Investment | 16.2 | 19.5 |
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial | 5.4 | 4.8 |
REITs - Office Property | 4.2 | 4.7 |
REITs - Health Care | 2.3 | 2.0 |
REITs - Apartments | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of January 31, 2015* | As of July 31, 2014** | ||||||
Stocks 94.8% |
| Stocks 92.1% |
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Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 94.8% |
| ** Foreign investments | 92.1% |
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Investments January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 94.8% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Australia - 10.3% | |||
360 Capital Group Ltd. unit | 1,269,863 | $ 1,064,356 | |
Abacus Property Group unit | 2,117,719 | 5,011,648 | |
APN Property Group Ltd. | 3,476,055 | 1,002,599 | |
Ardent Leisure Group unit | 425,000 | 916,033 | |
Arena (REIT) unit | 1,570,297 | 1,939,215 | |
Charter Hall Group unit | 728,587 | 2,730,429 | |
Hotel Property Investments unit | 1,771,435 | 3,632,666 | |
Ingenia Communities Group unit | 2,758,228 | 889,433 | |
Mirvac Group unit | 4,701,005 | 7,031,421 | |
National Storage (REIT) unit | 785,049 | 895,024 | |
Westfield Corp. unit | 1,572,987 | 11,999,009 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | 37,111,833 | ||
Austria - 0.7% | |||
Buwog-Gemeinnuetzige Wohnung | 125,000 | 2,446,450 | |
Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.5% | |||
Regus PLC | 558,000 | 1,697,728 | |
Belgium - 1.5% | |||
Warehouses de Pauw | 68,750 | 5,282,750 | |
Bermuda - 5.3% | |||
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | 2,593,970 | 8,637,762 | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | 980,400 | 7,259,926 | |
Tai Cheung Holdings Ltd. | 3,692,000 | 3,066,902 | |
TOTAL BERMUDA | 18,964,590 | ||
France - 3.6% | |||
Altarea | 27,010 | 4,593,456 | |
Societe Fonciere Lyonnaise SA | 144,113 | 6,399,914 | |
Unibail-Rodamco | 6,857 | 1,937,877 | |
TOTAL FRANCE | 12,931,247 | ||
Germany - 4.9% | |||
DIC Asset AG | 366,000 | 3,832,646 | |
LEG Immobilien AG | 181,010 | 13,894,491 | |
TOTAL GERMANY | 17,727,137 | ||
Greece - 0.5% | |||
Eurobank Properties Real Estate Investment Co. | 124,339 | 1,109,974 | |
Lamda Development SA (a) | 190,000 | 607,601 | |
TOTAL GREECE | 1,717,575 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Hong Kong - 10.8% | |||
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 1,938,703 | $ 9,370,099 | |
Magnificent Estates Ltd. (a) | 52,779,000 | 2,309,886 | |
Sino Land Ltd. | 5,119,348 | 8,561,087 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 1,150,044 | 18,713,875 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | 38,954,947 | ||
Italy - 1.6% | |||
Beni Stabili SpA SIIQ | 3,056,262 | 2,284,541 | |
Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SpA | 4,374,188 | 3,603,325 | |
TOTAL ITALY | 5,887,866 | ||
Japan - 21.2% | |||
Advance Residence Investment Corp. | 2,793 | 7,152,274 | |
Fukuoka (REIT) Investment Fund | 3,906 | 7,877,769 | |
Goldcrest Co. Ltd. | 109,600 | 1,708,082 | |
Ichigo Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (d) | 626,500 | 1,288,574 | |
Kenedix Residential Investment Corp. | 257 | 744,645 | |
Kenedix, Inc. (a)(d) | 377,700 | 1,698,740 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 1,188,000 | 23,903,471 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 686,000 | 17,343,188 | |
Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. | 403 | 2,059,369 | |
Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc. | 99,600 | 2,471,803 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. | 144,000 | 4,593,186 | |
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp. | 515,900 | 3,197,590 | |
Uchiyama Holdings Co. Ltd. | 432,000 | 2,214,307 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | 76,252,998 | ||
Netherlands - 1.2% | |||
VastNed Retail NV | 85,336 | 4,237,602 | |
Norway - 2.4% | |||
Entra ASA (a) | 152,880 | 1,647,350 | |
Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap A/S | 244,300 | 4,932,862 | |
Selvaag Bolig ASA (d) | 704,200 | 1,904,992 | |
TOTAL NORWAY | 8,485,204 | ||
Singapore - 10.6% | |||
Global Logistic Properties Ltd. | 2,102,358 | 3,922,560 | |
Keppel DC (REIT) | 3,747,000 | 2,832,935 | |
Parkway Life REIT | 4,643,000 | 8,281,721 | |
UOL Group Ltd. | 2,283,514 | 12,152,550 | |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 7,945,181 | 10,737,009 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | 37,926,775 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
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Spain - 1.1% | |||
Inmobiliaria Colonial SA (a) | 3,458,700 | $ 2,344,999 | |
Melia Hotels International SA (d) | 156,600 | 1,802,317 | |
TOTAL SPAIN | 4,147,316 | ||
Sweden - 3.3% | |||
Castellum AB | 159,800 | 2,514,559 | |
Hufvudstaden AB Series A | 216,950 | 2,844,876 | |
Kungsleden AB | 607,000 | 4,658,396 | |
Wallenstam AB (B Shares) | 111,500 | 1,847,508 | |
TOTAL SWEDEN | 11,865,339 | ||
United Kingdom - 15.3% | |||
Big Yellow Group PLC | 819,800 | 7,544,523 | |
Derwent London PLC | 167,400 | 8,207,088 | |
Helical Bar PLC | 1,591,427 | 9,144,583 | |
Mckay Securities PLC | 390,330 | 1,352,205 | |
Quintain Estates & Development PLC (a) | 1,466,600 | 2,126,156 | |
Safestore Holdings PLC | 2,152,400 | 8,720,832 | |
Segro PLC | 1,026,308 | 6,374,983 | |
St. Modwen Properties PLC | 422,025 | 2,658,305 | |
Unite Group PLC | 1,199,990 | 8,854,575 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | 54,983,250 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $337,368,620) |
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Money Market Funds - 5.3% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b) | 16,339,264 | 16,339,264 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.14% (b)(c) | 2,530,693 | 2,530,693 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $18,869,957) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.1% (Cost $356,238,577) | 359,490,564 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.1)% | (318,933) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 359,171,631 |
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 are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
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 | $ 12,790 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 10,351 |
Total | $ 23,141 |
Other Information |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation. |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of January 31, 2015, 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 in the table 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: | ||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ 5,028,236 | $ 1,802,317 | $ 3,225,919 | $ - |
Financials | 329,208,533 | 127,909,419 | 201,299,114 | - |
Health Care | 4,686,110 | - | 4,686,110 | - |
Industrials | 1,697,728 | 1,697,728 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 18,869,957 | 18,869,957 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 359,490,564 | $ 150,279,421 | $ 209,211,143 | $ - |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,373,954) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $337,368,620) | $ 340,620,607 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $18,869,957) | 18,869,957 |
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Total Investments (cost $356,238,577) |
| $ 359,490,564 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $914,938) | 915,161 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,097,489 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 897,017 | |
Dividends receivable | 653,624 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 5,008 | |
Prepaid expenses | 1,730 | |
Other receivables | 6,197 | |
Total assets | 366,066,790 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 3,644,227 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 320,549 | |
Accrued management fee | 206,543 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 9,793 | |
Other affiliated payables | 103,007 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 80,347 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 2,530,693 | |
Total liabilities | 6,895,159 | |
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Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 631,784,196 | |
Undistributed net investment income | 4,804,154 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (280,639,074) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 3,222,355 | |
Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements - continued
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.24 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.24) | $ 10.86 | |
Class T: | $ 10.18 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.18) | $ 10.55 | |
Class B: | $ 10.10 | |
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Class C: | $ 10.04 | |
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International Real Estate: | $ 10.34 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.30 |
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.
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Statement of Operations
Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 7,955,908 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 23,141 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld |
| 7,979,049 |
Less foreign taxes withheld |
| (136,183) |
Total income |
| 7,842,866 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 1,262,925 | |
Transfer agent fees | 541,914 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 62,081 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 93,693 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 49,495 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,363 | |
Registration fees | 42,315 | |
Audit | 27,914 | |
Legal | 2,140 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,200 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 2,088,040 | |
Expense reductions | (4,504) | 2,083,536 |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,759,330 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 6,119,328 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (53,053) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 6,066,275 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (17,222,293) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (20,730) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (17,243,023) |
Net gain (loss) | (11,176,748) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (5,417,418) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements - continued
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 5,759,330 | $ 6,793,871 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 6,066,275 | 29,767,981 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (17,243,023) | 10,181,937 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (5,417,418) | 46,743,789 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (5,351,960) | (6,758,423) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | (10,638,154) | (13,002,325) |
Total distributions | (15,990,114) | (19,760,748) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 3,885,964 | (53,161,192) |
Redemption fees | 25,397 | 90,758 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (17,496,171) | (26,087,393) |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 376,667,802 | 402,755,195 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $4,804,154 and undistributed net investment income of $4,396,784, respectively) | $ 359,171,631 | $ 376,667,802 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.85 | $ 10.11 | $ 8.37 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.46 | $ 8.24 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .15 | .16 | .14 | .16 | .34 H | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.65) | 1.04 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.16) | 1.25 | 2.17 | (.49) | 1.38 | .41 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.14) | (.16) | (.17) | (.17) | (.33) | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.45) | (.51) | (.44) | (.35) | (.63) K | (.19) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.24 | $ 10.85 | $ 10.11 | $ 8.37 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.46 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.41)% L | 12.85% | 26.94% | (4.88)% | 16.76% | 4.97% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.37% | 1.36% | 1.39% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.00%A | 1.57% | 1.51% | 2.09% | 3.67%H | 2.02% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 13,019 | $ 13,933 | $ 13,173 | $ 7,117 | $ 7,047 | $ 7,250 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.64%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.63 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.333 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.44)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
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Net investment income (loss) E | .14 | .13 | .12 | .14 | .31H | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.07 | 2.01 | (.66) | 1.04 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.17) | 1.20 | 2.13 | (.52) | 1.35 | .38 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.10) | (.14) | (.15) | (.14) | (.31) | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.41) | (.48) K | (.42) | (.32) | (.60) | (.18) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.18 | $ 10.76 | $ 10.04 | $ 8.32 | $ 9.16 | $ 8.41 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.51)% L | 12.50% | 26.62% | (5.23)% | 16.54% | 4.68% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.70% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.64%A | 1.65% | 1.66% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.65% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.71%A | 1.30% | 1.23% | 1.83% | 3.41%H | 1.75% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 4,831 | $ 5,563 | $ 5,081 | $ 2,570 | $ 2,496 | $ 2,510 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.38%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.48 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.136 and distributions from net realized gain of $.348 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.54)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
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| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 | $ 8.14 |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.08 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.03 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.16 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.29 | .34 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.08) | (.08) | (.10) | (.09) | (.27) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.38) | (.43) | (.37) | (.27) | (.56) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.08% | 25.87% | (5.61)% | 15.90% | 4.20% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.12%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.23%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.26% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 280 | $ 373 | $ 456 | $ 457 | $ 570 | $ 629 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 | $ 8.13 |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.07 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.04 | .22 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.15 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.30 | .33 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.09) | (.12) | (.10) | (.28) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.37) | (.44) | (.39) | (.28) | (.57) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.04 | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.04% | 25.96% | (5.68)% | 16.07% | 4.10% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.24%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,643 | $ 6,504 | $ 6,872 | $ 3,164 | $ 3,208 | $ 3,201 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .89%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - International Real Estate
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 | $ 8.29 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .17 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.32) K | 1.09 | 2.05 | (.67) | 1.06 | .25 |
Total from investment operations | (.15) | 1.28 | 2.22 | (.49) | 1.42 | .44 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.16) | (.18) | (.19) | (.19) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.47) | (.53) | (.46) | (.37) | (.65) J | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.34 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.30)% K | 13.12% | 27.31% | (4.76)% | 17.15% | 5.29% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.22%A | 1.82% | 1.76% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 319,803 | $ 342,960 | $ 367,269 | $ 251,543 | $ 322,045 | $ 318,032 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.33)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 | $ 8.28 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .18 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.67) | 1.06 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.14) | 1.28 | 2.21 | (.49) | 1.42 | .43 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) | (.19) | (.19) | (.20) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.48) | (.54) | (.46) | (.37) J | (.65) K | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.30 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.25)% L | 13.16% | 27.33% | (4.73)% | 17.18% | 5.18% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.08%A | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.26%A | 1.84% | 1.81% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 15,595 | $ 7,336 | $ 9,905 | $ 1,947 | $ 1,785 | $ 1,425 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.37 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.195 and distributions from net realized gain of $.178 per share. K Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.28)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 offers Class A, Class T, Class C, International Real Estate and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.
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 are less than .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 are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
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
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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. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (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 Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo) Fair Value Committee (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 is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.
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. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are
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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 January 31, 2015, 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
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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. 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 dividends 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, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
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Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 21,608,162 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (19,174,299) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities | $ 2,433,863 |
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Tax cost | $ 357,056,701 |
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 prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (135,332,767) |
2018 | (136,599,532) |
Total with expiration | $ (271,932,299) |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (the Update). The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $132,440,319 and $166,390,684, respectively.
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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 .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% 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 annualized management fee rate was .70% 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 | Service | Total | Retained |
Class A | -% | .25% | $ 16,734 | $ 108 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 12,750 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 1,572 | 1,474 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 31,025 | 6,647 |
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| $ 62,081 | $ 8,229 |
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 T 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 T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
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Sales Load - continued
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,811 |
Class T | 580 |
Class B* | 10 |
Class C* | 1,294 |
| $ 4,695 |
* When Class B and 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. 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 A | $ 18,802 | .28 |
Class T | 8,139 | .32 |
Class B | 474 | .30 |
Class C | 8,911 | .29 |
International Real Estate | 492,279 | .30 |
Institutional Class | 13,309 | .26 |
| $ 541,914 |
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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. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $97,302 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
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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 $249 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 through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. 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. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the 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 in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $10,351. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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 $4,490 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $9.
In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses, including certain International Real Estate expenses during the period in the amount of $5.
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9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended | Year ended |
From net investment income |
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Class A | $ 181,414 | $ 187,181 |
Class T | 50,433 | 65,518 |
Class B | 2,573 | 3,710 |
Class C | 43,291 | 59,254 |
International Real Estate | 4,923,960 | 6,296,631 |
Institutional Class | 150,289 | 146,129 |
Total | $ 5,351,960 | $ 6,758,423 |
From net realized gain |
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Class A | $ 395,992 | $ 414,914 |
Class T | 151,630 | 167,858 |
Class B | 8,904 | 16,133 |
Class C | 181,835 | 231,539 |
International Real Estate | 9,576,263 | 11,906,952 |
Institutional Class | 323,530 | 264,929 |
Total | $ 10,638,154 | $ 13,002,325 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 144,248 | 587,302 | $ 1,505,491 | $ 6,069,117 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 53,259 | 52,782 | 545,510 | 523,247 |
Shares redeemed | (210,291) | (659,545) | (2,158,086) | (6,744,761) |
Net increase (decrease) | (12,784) | (19,461) | $ (107,085) | $ (152,397) |
Class T |
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Shares sold | 29,572 | 116,161 | $ 303,955 | $ 1,193,650 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 18,282 | 21,965 | 185,991 | 216,331 |
Shares redeemed | (90,136) | (127,651) | (923,452) | (1,309,222) |
Net increase (decrease) | (42,282) | 10,475 | $ (433,506) | $ 100,759 |
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| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 200 | 2,791 | $ 1,997 | $ 27,886 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,032 | 1,850 | 10,413 | 18,115 |
Shares redeemed | (8,420) | (15,540) | (86,400) | (158,043) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,188) | (10,899) | $ (73,990) | $ (112,042) |
Class C |
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Shares sold | 79,535 | 208,940 | $ 812,649 | $ 2,102,127 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 19,920 | 27,197 | 199,577 | 264,712 |
Shares redeemed | (150,944) | (317,554) | (1,507,025) | (3,194,650) |
Net increase (decrease) | (51,489) | (81,417) | $ (494,799) | $ (827,811) |
International Real Estate |
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Shares sold | 2,924,348 | 7,089,024 | $ 30,567,661 | $ 73,687,897 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,337,840 | 1,734,141 | 13,829,911 | 17,353,365 |
Shares redeemed | (4,628,479) | (13,521,464) | (48,148,538) | (140,085,115) |
Net increase (decrease) | (366,291) | (4,698,299) | $ (3,750,966) | $ (49,043,853) |
Institutional Class |
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Shares sold | 1,027,832 | 435,461 | $ 10,660,273 | $ 4,524,767 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 33,956 | 34,703 | 349,358 | 345,746 |
Shares redeemed | (219,163) | (771,815) | (2,263,321) | (7,996,361) |
Net increase (decrease) | 842,625 | (301,651) | $ 8,746,310 | $ (3,125,848) |
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.
At the end of the period, the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record of 15% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo), an affiliate of Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.
The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established four standing committees (Committees) - Operations, Audit, Fair Valuation, and Governance and Nominating - each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Operations Committee, of which all of the Independent Trustees are members, meets regularly throughout the year and considers, among other matters, information specifically related to the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
At its January 2015 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.
In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing of SelectCo and the sub-advisers (together with SelectCo, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of SelectCo, and also considered the fund's investment objectives, strategies, and related investment philosophies. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the investment staff of the Investment Advisers, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered Fidelity's trading, risk management, and compliance capabilities and resources, which are integral parts of the investment management process.
Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers, and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.
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The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) continuing efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing SelectCo to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop, acquire, and implement systems and technology to improve security and services to the funds and to increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in money market fund offerings.
Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.
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The Board took into account discussions with representatives of the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance at meetings throughout the year, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating underperformance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for such underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods that may include full market cycles, taking into account relevant factors including the following: general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index for certain periods.
The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are often used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes created for the purpose of facilitating the Trustees' analysis of the competitiveness of management fees and total expenses. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and making the competitive group more inclusive.
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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods ended June 30 shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than a fund's. For example, a hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than a fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which a fund's management fee rate ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.
Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees and expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.
The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class A ranked below its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, the total expense ratio of the retail class ranked equal to its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, and the total expense ratio of each of Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class ranked above its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that certain classes are above their total expense median as a result of higher management fees given the fund's international focus and as a result of higher transfer agent fees due to small average account sizes as compared to other Fidelity funds. The Board also noted that the total expense ratio of Class T of certain funds was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T as compared to most competitor funds. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes of the fund vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.
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Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients.
Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although in some cases above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.
Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationship with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of the profitability analysis used by Fidelity. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.
The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the funds' business.
The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.
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Management Fees - continued
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under SelectCo's management plus assets under FMR's management). FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total group assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.
Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) Fidelity's fund profitability methodology, profitability trends for certain funds, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers, research analysts, and other key personnel, including its effects on fund profitability; (iv) the arrangements with and compensation paid to certain fund sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds; (v) Fidelity's fee structures, including the group fee structure and definition of group assets, and the rationale for recommending different fees among different categories of funds and classes; (vi) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (vii) Fidelity's transfer agent fee, expense, and service structures for different funds and classes, and the impact of the increased use of omnibus accounts; and (viii) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends and methodologies for total expense competitive comparisons, and actions that might be taken by Fidelity to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes or to achieve further economies of scale.
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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Investment Adviser
Fidelity SelectCo, LLC
Denver, CO
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited
FIL Investment Advisors
FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited
FIL Investments (Japan) Limited
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
AIREI-USAN-0315 1.843174.107
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
Fidelity Advisor®
International Real Estate
Fund - Class A, Class T,
Class B, and Class C
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(Fidelity Cover Art)
Class A, Class T, Class B,
and Class C are classes
of Fidelity® International
Real Estate Fund
Contents
Shareholder Expense Example | An example of shareholder expenses. | |
Investment Changes | A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months. | |
Investments | A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values. | |
Financial Statements | Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights. | |
Notes | Notes to financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
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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, redemption fees 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 (August 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015).
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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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.
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Shareholder Expense Example - continued
| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Class A | 1.35% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 985.90 | $ 6.76 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.40 | $ 6.87 |
Class T | 1.64% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 984.90 | $ 8.20 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.94 | $ 8.34 |
Class B | 2.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.59 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.52 | $ 10.76 |
Class C | 2.11% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.54 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.57 | $ 10.71 |
International Real Estate | 1.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.00 | $ 5.61 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.56 | $ 5.70 |
Institutional Class | 1.09% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.50 | $ 5.46 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.71 | $ 5.55 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 6.6 | 2.0 |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 5.2 | 4.3 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 4.8 | 8.5 |
LEG Immobilien AG | 3.9 | 3.1 |
UOL Group Ltd. | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Westfield Corp. unit | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 2.6 | 1.3 |
Helical Bar PLC | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Unite Group PLC | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| 37.8 | |
Top Five Countries as of January 31, 2015 | ||
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Japan | 21.2 | 23.4 |
United Kingdom | 15.3 | 13.7 |
Hong Kong | 10.8 | 10.3 |
Singapore | 10.6 | 8.0 |
Australia | 10.3 | 13.0 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of open futures contracts, if applicable. |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
REITs - Management/Investment | 16.2 | 19.5 |
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial | 5.4 | 4.8 |
REITs - Office Property | 4.2 | 4.7 |
REITs - Health Care | 2.3 | 2.0 |
REITs - Apartments | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of January 31, 2015* | As of July 31, 2014** | ||||||
Stocks 94.8% |
| Stocks 92.1% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 94.8% |
| ** Foreign investments | 92.1% |
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Investments January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 94.8% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Australia - 10.3% | |||
360 Capital Group Ltd. unit | 1,269,863 | $ 1,064,356 | |
Abacus Property Group unit | 2,117,719 | 5,011,648 | |
APN Property Group Ltd. | 3,476,055 | 1,002,599 | |
Ardent Leisure Group unit | 425,000 | 916,033 | |
Arena (REIT) unit | 1,570,297 | 1,939,215 | |
Charter Hall Group unit | 728,587 | 2,730,429 | |
Hotel Property Investments unit | 1,771,435 | 3,632,666 | |
Ingenia Communities Group unit | 2,758,228 | 889,433 | |
Mirvac Group unit | 4,701,005 | 7,031,421 | |
National Storage (REIT) unit | 785,049 | 895,024 | |
Westfield Corp. unit | 1,572,987 | 11,999,009 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | 37,111,833 | ||
Austria - 0.7% | |||
Buwog-Gemeinnuetzige Wohnung | 125,000 | 2,446,450 | |
Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.5% | |||
Regus PLC | 558,000 | 1,697,728 | |
Belgium - 1.5% | |||
Warehouses de Pauw | 68,750 | 5,282,750 | |
Bermuda - 5.3% | |||
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | 2,593,970 | 8,637,762 | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | 980,400 | 7,259,926 | |
Tai Cheung Holdings Ltd. | 3,692,000 | 3,066,902 | |
TOTAL BERMUDA | 18,964,590 | ||
France - 3.6% | |||
Altarea | 27,010 | 4,593,456 | |
Societe Fonciere Lyonnaise SA | 144,113 | 6,399,914 | |
Unibail-Rodamco | 6,857 | 1,937,877 | |
TOTAL FRANCE | 12,931,247 | ||
Germany - 4.9% | |||
DIC Asset AG | 366,000 | 3,832,646 | |
LEG Immobilien AG | 181,010 | 13,894,491 | |
TOTAL GERMANY | 17,727,137 | ||
Greece - 0.5% | |||
Eurobank Properties Real Estate Investment Co. | 124,339 | 1,109,974 | |
Lamda Development SA (a) | 190,000 | 607,601 | |
TOTAL GREECE | 1,717,575 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Hong Kong - 10.8% | |||
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 1,938,703 | $ 9,370,099 | |
Magnificent Estates Ltd. (a) | 52,779,000 | 2,309,886 | |
Sino Land Ltd. | 5,119,348 | 8,561,087 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 1,150,044 | 18,713,875 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | 38,954,947 | ||
Italy - 1.6% | |||
Beni Stabili SpA SIIQ | 3,056,262 | 2,284,541 | |
Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SpA | 4,374,188 | 3,603,325 | |
TOTAL ITALY | 5,887,866 | ||
Japan - 21.2% | |||
Advance Residence Investment Corp. | 2,793 | 7,152,274 | |
Fukuoka (REIT) Investment Fund | 3,906 | 7,877,769 | |
Goldcrest Co. Ltd. | 109,600 | 1,708,082 | |
Ichigo Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (d) | 626,500 | 1,288,574 | |
Kenedix Residential Investment Corp. | 257 | 744,645 | |
Kenedix, Inc. (a)(d) | 377,700 | 1,698,740 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 1,188,000 | 23,903,471 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 686,000 | 17,343,188 | |
Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. | 403 | 2,059,369 | |
Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc. | 99,600 | 2,471,803 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. | 144,000 | 4,593,186 | |
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp. | 515,900 | 3,197,590 | |
Uchiyama Holdings Co. Ltd. | 432,000 | 2,214,307 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | 76,252,998 | ||
Netherlands - 1.2% | |||
VastNed Retail NV | 85,336 | 4,237,602 | |
Norway - 2.4% | |||
Entra ASA (a) | 152,880 | 1,647,350 | |
Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap A/S | 244,300 | 4,932,862 | |
Selvaag Bolig ASA (d) | 704,200 | 1,904,992 | |
TOTAL NORWAY | 8,485,204 | ||
Singapore - 10.6% | |||
Global Logistic Properties Ltd. | 2,102,358 | 3,922,560 | |
Keppel DC (REIT) | 3,747,000 | 2,832,935 | |
Parkway Life REIT | 4,643,000 | 8,281,721 | |
UOL Group Ltd. | 2,283,514 | 12,152,550 | |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 7,945,181 | 10,737,009 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | 37,926,775 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Spain - 1.1% | |||
Inmobiliaria Colonial SA (a) | 3,458,700 | $ 2,344,999 | |
Melia Hotels International SA (d) | 156,600 | 1,802,317 | |
TOTAL SPAIN | 4,147,316 | ||
Sweden - 3.3% | |||
Castellum AB | 159,800 | 2,514,559 | |
Hufvudstaden AB Series A | 216,950 | 2,844,876 | |
Kungsleden AB | 607,000 | 4,658,396 | |
Wallenstam AB (B Shares) | 111,500 | 1,847,508 | |
TOTAL SWEDEN | 11,865,339 | ||
United Kingdom - 15.3% | |||
Big Yellow Group PLC | 819,800 | 7,544,523 | |
Derwent London PLC | 167,400 | 8,207,088 | |
Helical Bar PLC | 1,591,427 | 9,144,583 | |
Mckay Securities PLC | 390,330 | 1,352,205 | |
Quintain Estates & Development PLC (a) | 1,466,600 | 2,126,156 | |
Safestore Holdings PLC | 2,152,400 | 8,720,832 | |
Segro PLC | 1,026,308 | 6,374,983 | |
St. Modwen Properties PLC | 422,025 | 2,658,305 | |
Unite Group PLC | 1,199,990 | 8,854,575 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | 54,983,250 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $337,368,620) |
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Money Market Funds - 5.3% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b) | 16,339,264 | 16,339,264 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.14% (b)(c) | 2,530,693 | 2,530,693 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $18,869,957) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.1% (Cost $356,238,577) | 359,490,564 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.1)% | (318,933) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 359,171,631 |
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 are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
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 | $ 12,790 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 10,351 |
Total | $ 23,141 |
Other Information |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation. |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of January 31, 2015, 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 in the table 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: | ||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ 5,028,236 | $ 1,802,317 | $ 3,225,919 | $ - |
Financials | 329,208,533 | 127,909,419 | 201,299,114 | - |
Health Care | 4,686,110 | - | 4,686,110 | - |
Industrials | 1,697,728 | 1,697,728 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 18,869,957 | 18,869,957 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 359,490,564 | $ 150,279,421 | $ 209,211,143 | $ - |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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|
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,373,954) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $337,368,620) | $ 340,620,607 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $18,869,957) | 18,869,957 |
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Total Investments (cost $356,238,577) |
| $ 359,490,564 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $914,938) | 915,161 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,097,489 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 897,017 | |
Dividends receivable | 653,624 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 5,008 | |
Prepaid expenses | 1,730 | |
Other receivables | 6,197 | |
Total assets | 366,066,790 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 3,644,227 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 320,549 | |
Accrued management fee | 206,543 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 9,793 | |
Other affiliated payables | 103,007 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 80,347 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 2,530,693 | |
Total liabilities | 6,895,159 | |
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Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 631,784,196 | |
Undistributed net investment income | 4,804,154 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (280,639,074) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 3,222,355 | |
Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
| January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.24 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.24) | $ 10.86 | |
Class T: | $ 10.18 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.18) | $ 10.55 | |
Class B: | $ 10.10 | |
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Class C: | $ 10.04 | |
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International Real Estate: | $ 10.34 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.30 |
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.
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Financial Statements - continued
Statement of Operations
Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 7,955,908 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 23,141 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld |
| 7,979,049 |
Less foreign taxes withheld |
| (136,183) |
Total income |
| 7,842,866 |
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|
Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 1,262,925 | |
Transfer agent fees | 541,914 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 62,081 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 93,693 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 49,495 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,363 | |
Registration fees | 42,315 | |
Audit | 27,914 | |
Legal | 2,140 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,200 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 2,088,040 | |
Expense reductions | (4,504) | 2,083,536 |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,759,330 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 6,119,328 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (53,053) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 6,066,275 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (17,222,293) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (20,730) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (17,243,023) |
Net gain (loss) | (11,176,748) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (5,417,418) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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|
Operations |
|
|
Net investment income (loss) | $ 5,759,330 | $ 6,793,871 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 6,066,275 | 29,767,981 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (17,243,023) | 10,181,937 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (5,417,418) | 46,743,789 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (5,351,960) | (6,758,423) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | (10,638,154) | (13,002,325) |
Total distributions | (15,990,114) | (19,760,748) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 3,885,964 | (53,161,192) |
Redemption fees | 25,397 | 90,758 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (17,496,171) | (26,087,393) |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 376,667,802 | 402,755,195 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $4,804,154 and undistributed net investment income of $4,396,784, respectively) | $ 359,171,631 | $ 376,667,802 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.85 | $ 10.11 | $ 8.37 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.46 | $ 8.24 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .15 | .16 | .14 | .16 | .34 H | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.65) | 1.04 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.16) | 1.25 | 2.17 | (.49) | 1.38 | .41 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.14) | (.16) | (.17) | (.17) | (.33) | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.45) | (.51) | (.44) | (.35) | (.63) K | (.19) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.24 | $ 10.85 | $ 10.11 | $ 8.37 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.46 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.41)% L | 12.85% | 26.94% | (4.88)% | 16.76% | 4.97% |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.37% | 1.36% | 1.39% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.00%A | 1.57% | 1.51% | 2.09% | 3.67%H | 2.02% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 13,019 | $ 13,933 | $ 13,173 | $ 7,117 | $ 7,047 | $ 7,250 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.64%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.63 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.333 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.44)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
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Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .14 | .13 | .12 | .14 | .31H | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.07 | 2.01 | (.66) | 1.04 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.17) | 1.20 | 2.13 | (.52) | 1.35 | .38 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.10) | (.14) | (.15) | (.14) | (.31) | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.41) | (.48) K | (.42) | (.32) | (.60) | (.18) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.18 | $ 10.76 | $ 10.04 | $ 8.32 | $ 9.16 | $ 8.41 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.51)% L | 12.50% | 26.62% | (5.23)% | 16.54% | 4.68% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.70% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.64%A | 1.65% | 1.66% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.65% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.71%A | 1.30% | 1.23% | 1.83% | 3.41%H | 1.75% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 4,831 | $ 5,563 | $ 5,081 | $ 2,570 | $ 2,496 | $ 2,510 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.38%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.48 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.136 and distributions from net realized gain of $.348 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.54)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
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| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 | $ 8.14 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.08 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.03 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.16 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.29 | .34 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.08) | (.08) | (.10) | (.09) | (.27) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.38) | (.43) | (.37) | (.27) | (.56) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.08% | 25.87% | (5.61)% | 15.90% | 4.20% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.12%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.23%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.26% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 280 | $ 373 | $ 456 | $ 457 | $ 570 | $ 629 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 | $ 8.13 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.07 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.04 | .22 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.15 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.30 | .33 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.09) | (.12) | (.10) | (.28) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.37) | (.44) | (.39) | (.28) | (.57) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.04 | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.04% | 25.96% | (5.68)% | 16.07% | 4.10% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.24%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,643 | $ 6,504 | $ 6,872 | $ 3,164 | $ 3,208 | $ 3,201 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .89%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - International Real Estate
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 | $ 8.29 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .17 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.32) K | 1.09 | 2.05 | (.67) | 1.06 | .25 |
Total from investment operations | (.15) | 1.28 | 2.22 | (.49) | 1.42 | .44 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.16) | (.18) | (.19) | (.19) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.47) | (.53) | (.46) | (.37) | (.65) J | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.34 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.30)% K | 13.12% | 27.31% | (4.76)% | 17.15% | 5.29% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.22%A | 1.82% | 1.76% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 319,803 | $ 342,960 | $ 367,269 | $ 251,543 | $ 322,045 | $ 318,032 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.33)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 | $ 8.28 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .18 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.67) | 1.06 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.14) | 1.28 | 2.21 | (.49) | 1.42 | .43 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) | (.19) | (.19) | (.20) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.48) | (.54) | (.46) | (.37) J | (.65) K | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.30 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.25)% L | 13.16% | 27.33% | (4.73)% | 17.18% | 5.18% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.08%A | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.26%A | 1.84% | 1.81% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 15,595 | $ 7,336 | $ 9,905 | $ 1,947 | $ 1,785 | $ 1,425 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.37 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.195 and distributions from net realized gain of $.178 per share. K Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.28)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 offers Class A, Class T, Class C, International Real Estate and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.
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 are less than .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 are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
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
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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. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (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 Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo) Fair Value Committee (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 is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.
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. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are
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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 January 31, 2015, 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
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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. 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 dividends 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, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 21,608,162 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (19,174,299) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities | $ 2,433,863 |
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Tax cost | $ 357,056,701 |
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 prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (135,332,767) |
2018 | (136,599,532) |
Total with expiration | $ (271,932,299) |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (the Update). The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $132,440,319 and $166,390,684, respectively.
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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 .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% 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 annualized management fee rate was .70% 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 | Service | Total | Retained |
Class A | -% | .25% | $ 16,734 | $ 108 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 12,750 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 1,572 | 1,474 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 31,025 | 6,647 |
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| $ 62,081 | $ 8,229 |
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 T 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 T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
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Sales Load - continued
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,811 |
Class T | 580 |
Class B* | 10 |
Class C* | 1,294 |
| $ 4,695 |
* When Class B and 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. 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 A | $ 18,802 | .28 |
Class T | 8,139 | .32 |
Class B | 474 | .30 |
Class C | 8,911 | .29 |
International Real Estate | 492,279 | .30 |
Institutional Class | 13,309 | .26 |
| $ 541,914 |
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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. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $97,302 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
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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 $249 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 through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. 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. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the 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 in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $10,351. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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 $4,490 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $9.
In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses, including certain International Real Estate expenses during the period in the amount of $5.
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9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended | Year ended |
From net investment income |
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Class A | $ 181,414 | $ 187,181 |
Class T | 50,433 | 65,518 |
Class B | 2,573 | 3,710 |
Class C | 43,291 | 59,254 |
International Real Estate | 4,923,960 | 6,296,631 |
Institutional Class | 150,289 | 146,129 |
Total | $ 5,351,960 | $ 6,758,423 |
From net realized gain |
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Class A | $ 395,992 | $ 414,914 |
Class T | 151,630 | 167,858 |
Class B | 8,904 | 16,133 |
Class C | 181,835 | 231,539 |
International Real Estate | 9,576,263 | 11,906,952 |
Institutional Class | 323,530 | 264,929 |
Total | $ 10,638,154 | $ 13,002,325 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 144,248 | 587,302 | $ 1,505,491 | $ 6,069,117 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 53,259 | 52,782 | 545,510 | 523,247 |
Shares redeemed | (210,291) | (659,545) | (2,158,086) | (6,744,761) |
Net increase (decrease) | (12,784) | (19,461) | $ (107,085) | $ (152,397) |
Class T |
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Shares sold | 29,572 | 116,161 | $ 303,955 | $ 1,193,650 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 18,282 | 21,965 | 185,991 | 216,331 |
Shares redeemed | (90,136) | (127,651) | (923,452) | (1,309,222) |
Net increase (decrease) | (42,282) | 10,475 | $ (433,506) | $ 100,759 |
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| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 200 | 2,791 | $ 1,997 | $ 27,886 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,032 | 1,850 | 10,413 | 18,115 |
Shares redeemed | (8,420) | (15,540) | (86,400) | (158,043) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,188) | (10,899) | $ (73,990) | $ (112,042) |
Class C |
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Shares sold | 79,535 | 208,940 | $ 812,649 | $ 2,102,127 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 19,920 | 27,197 | 199,577 | 264,712 |
Shares redeemed | (150,944) | (317,554) | (1,507,025) | (3,194,650) |
Net increase (decrease) | (51,489) | (81,417) | $ (494,799) | $ (827,811) |
International Real Estate |
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Shares sold | 2,924,348 | 7,089,024 | $ 30,567,661 | $ 73,687,897 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,337,840 | 1,734,141 | 13,829,911 | 17,353,365 |
Shares redeemed | (4,628,479) | (13,521,464) | (48,148,538) | (140,085,115) |
Net increase (decrease) | (366,291) | (4,698,299) | $ (3,750,966) | $ (49,043,853) |
Institutional Class |
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Shares sold | 1,027,832 | 435,461 | $ 10,660,273 | $ 4,524,767 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 33,956 | 34,703 | 349,358 | 345,746 |
Shares redeemed | (219,163) | (771,815) | (2,263,321) | (7,996,361) |
Net increase (decrease) | 842,625 | (301,651) | $ 8,746,310 | $ (3,125,848) |
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.
At the end of the period, the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record of 15% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo), an affiliate of Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.
The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established four standing committees (Committees) - Operations, Audit, Fair Valuation, and Governance and Nominating - each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Operations Committee, of which all of the Independent Trustees are members, meets regularly throughout the year and considers, among other matters, information specifically related to the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
At its January 2015 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.
In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing of SelectCo and the sub-advisers (together with SelectCo, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of SelectCo, and also considered the fund's investment objectives, strategies, and related investment philosophies. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the investment staff of the Investment Advisers, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered Fidelity's trading, risk management, and compliance capabilities and resources, which are integral parts of the investment management process.
Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers, and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.
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The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) continuing efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing SelectCo to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop, acquire, and implement systems and technology to improve security and services to the funds and to increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in money market fund offerings.
Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.
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The Board took into account discussions with representatives of the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance at meetings throughout the year, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating underperformance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for such underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods that may include full market cycles, taking into account relevant factors including the following: general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index for certain periods.
The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are often used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes created for the purpose of facilitating the Trustees' analysis of the competitiveness of management fees and total expenses. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and making the competitive group more inclusive.
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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods ended June 30 shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than a fund's. For example, a hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than a fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which a fund's management fee rate ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.
Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees and expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.
The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class A ranked below its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, the total expense ratio of the retail class ranked equal to its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, and the total expense ratio of each of Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class ranked above its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that certain classes are above their total expense median as a result of higher management fees given the fund's international focus and as a result of higher transfer agent fees due to small average account sizes as compared to other Fidelity funds. The Board also noted that the total expense ratio of Class T of certain funds was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T as compared to most competitor funds. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes of the fund vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.
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Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients.
Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although in some cases above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.
Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationship with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of the profitability analysis used by Fidelity. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.
The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the funds' business.
The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under SelectCo's management plus assets under FMR's management). FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total group assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.
Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) Fidelity's fund profitability methodology, profitability trends for certain funds, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers, research analysts, and other key personnel, including its effects on fund profitability; (iv) the arrangements with and compensation paid to certain fund sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds; (v) Fidelity's fee structures, including the group fee structure and definition of group assets, and the rationale for recommending different fees among different categories of funds and classes; (vi) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (vii) Fidelity's transfer agent fee, expense, and service structures for different funds and classes, and the impact of the increased use of omnibus accounts; and (viii) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends and methodologies for total expense competitive comparisons, and actions that might be taken by Fidelity to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes or to achieve further economies of scale.
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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Investment Adviser
Fidelity SelectCo, LLC
Denver, CO
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited
FIL Investment Advisors
FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited
FIL Investments (Japan) Limited
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
New York, NY
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
AIRE-USAN-0315 1.843181.107
Fidelity®
International Real Estate
Fund
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Contents
Shareholder Expense Example | An example of shareholder expenses. | |
Investment Changes | A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months. | |
Investments | A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values. | |
Financial Statements | Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights. | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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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, redemption fees 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 (August 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015).
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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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.
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Shareholder Expense Example - continued
| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Class A | 1.35% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 985.90 | $ 6.76 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.40 | $ 6.87 |
Class T | 1.64% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 984.90 | $ 8.20 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.94 | $ 8.34 |
Class B | 2.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.59 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.52 | $ 10.76 |
Class C | 2.11% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 982.30 | $ 10.54 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.57 | $ 10.71 |
International Real Estate | 1.12% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.00 | $ 5.61 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.56 | $ 5.70 |
Institutional Class | 1.09% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 987.50 | $ 5.46 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.71 | $ 5.55 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 6.6 | 2.0 |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 5.2 | 4.3 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 4.8 | 8.5 |
LEG Immobilien AG | 3.9 | 3.1 |
UOL Group Ltd. | 3.4 | 2.1 |
Westfield Corp. unit | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 2.6 | 1.3 |
Helical Bar PLC | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Unite Group PLC | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| 37.8 | |
Top Five Countries as of January 31, 2015 | ||
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Japan | 21.2 | 23.4 |
United Kingdom | 15.3 | 13.7 |
Hong Kong | 10.8 | 10.3 |
Singapore | 10.6 | 8.0 |
Australia | 10.3 | 13.0 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of open futures contracts, if applicable. |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
REITs - Management/Investment | 16.2 | 19.5 |
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial | 5.4 | 4.8 |
REITs - Office Property | 4.2 | 4.7 |
REITs - Health Care | 2.3 | 2.0 |
REITs - Apartments | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of January 31, 2015* | As of July 31, 2014** | ||||||
Stocks 94.8% |
| Stocks 92.1% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 94.8% |
| ** Foreign investments | 92.1% |
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Investments January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 94.8% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Australia - 10.3% | |||
360 Capital Group Ltd. unit | 1,269,863 | $ 1,064,356 | |
Abacus Property Group unit | 2,117,719 | 5,011,648 | |
APN Property Group Ltd. | 3,476,055 | 1,002,599 | |
Ardent Leisure Group unit | 425,000 | 916,033 | |
Arena (REIT) unit | 1,570,297 | 1,939,215 | |
Charter Hall Group unit | 728,587 | 2,730,429 | |
Hotel Property Investments unit | 1,771,435 | 3,632,666 | |
Ingenia Communities Group unit | 2,758,228 | 889,433 | |
Mirvac Group unit | 4,701,005 | 7,031,421 | |
National Storage (REIT) unit | 785,049 | 895,024 | |
Westfield Corp. unit | 1,572,987 | 11,999,009 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | 37,111,833 | ||
Austria - 0.7% | |||
Buwog-Gemeinnuetzige Wohnung | 125,000 | 2,446,450 | |
Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.5% | |||
Regus PLC | 558,000 | 1,697,728 | |
Belgium - 1.5% | |||
Warehouses de Pauw | 68,750 | 5,282,750 | |
Bermuda - 5.3% | |||
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | 2,593,970 | 8,637,762 | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | 980,400 | 7,259,926 | |
Tai Cheung Holdings Ltd. | 3,692,000 | 3,066,902 | |
TOTAL BERMUDA | 18,964,590 | ||
France - 3.6% | |||
Altarea | 27,010 | 4,593,456 | |
Societe Fonciere Lyonnaise SA | 144,113 | 6,399,914 | |
Unibail-Rodamco | 6,857 | 1,937,877 | |
TOTAL FRANCE | 12,931,247 | ||
Germany - 4.9% | |||
DIC Asset AG | 366,000 | 3,832,646 | |
LEG Immobilien AG | 181,010 | 13,894,491 | |
TOTAL GERMANY | 17,727,137 | ||
Greece - 0.5% | |||
Eurobank Properties Real Estate Investment Co. | 124,339 | 1,109,974 | |
Lamda Development SA (a) | 190,000 | 607,601 | |
TOTAL GREECE | 1,717,575 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Hong Kong - 10.8% | |||
Hysan Development Co. Ltd. | 1,938,703 | $ 9,370,099 | |
Magnificent Estates Ltd. (a) | 52,779,000 | 2,309,886 | |
Sino Land Ltd. | 5,119,348 | 8,561,087 | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | 1,150,044 | 18,713,875 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | 38,954,947 | ||
Italy - 1.6% | |||
Beni Stabili SpA SIIQ | 3,056,262 | 2,284,541 | |
Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione SpA | 4,374,188 | 3,603,325 | |
TOTAL ITALY | 5,887,866 | ||
Japan - 21.2% | |||
Advance Residence Investment Corp. | 2,793 | 7,152,274 | |
Fukuoka (REIT) Investment Fund | 3,906 | 7,877,769 | |
Goldcrest Co. Ltd. | 109,600 | 1,708,082 | |
Ichigo Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (d) | 626,500 | 1,288,574 | |
Kenedix Residential Investment Corp. | 257 | 744,645 | |
Kenedix, Inc. (a)(d) | 377,700 | 1,698,740 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | 1,188,000 | 23,903,471 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | 686,000 | 17,343,188 | |
Nomura Real Estate Office Fund, Inc. | 403 | 2,059,369 | |
Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc. | 99,600 | 2,471,803 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. | 144,000 | 4,593,186 | |
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp. | 515,900 | 3,197,590 | |
Uchiyama Holdings Co. Ltd. | 432,000 | 2,214,307 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | 76,252,998 | ||
Netherlands - 1.2% | |||
VastNed Retail NV | 85,336 | 4,237,602 | |
Norway - 2.4% | |||
Entra ASA (a) | 152,880 | 1,647,350 | |
Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap A/S | 244,300 | 4,932,862 | |
Selvaag Bolig ASA (d) | 704,200 | 1,904,992 | |
TOTAL NORWAY | 8,485,204 | ||
Singapore - 10.6% | |||
Global Logistic Properties Ltd. | 2,102,358 | 3,922,560 | |
Keppel DC (REIT) | 3,747,000 | 2,832,935 | |
Parkway Life REIT | 4,643,000 | 8,281,721 | |
UOL Group Ltd. | 2,283,514 | 12,152,550 | |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | 7,945,181 | 10,737,009 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | 37,926,775 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
Spain - 1.1% | |||
Inmobiliaria Colonial SA (a) | 3,458,700 | $ 2,344,999 | |
Melia Hotels International SA (d) | 156,600 | 1,802,317 | |
TOTAL SPAIN | 4,147,316 | ||
Sweden - 3.3% | |||
Castellum AB | 159,800 | 2,514,559 | |
Hufvudstaden AB Series A | 216,950 | 2,844,876 | |
Kungsleden AB | 607,000 | 4,658,396 | |
Wallenstam AB (B Shares) | 111,500 | 1,847,508 | |
TOTAL SWEDEN | 11,865,339 | ||
United Kingdom - 15.3% | |||
Big Yellow Group PLC | 819,800 | 7,544,523 | |
Derwent London PLC | 167,400 | 8,207,088 | |
Helical Bar PLC | 1,591,427 | 9,144,583 | |
Mckay Securities PLC | 390,330 | 1,352,205 | |
Quintain Estates & Development PLC (a) | 1,466,600 | 2,126,156 | |
Safestore Holdings PLC | 2,152,400 | 8,720,832 | |
Segro PLC | 1,026,308 | 6,374,983 | |
St. Modwen Properties PLC | 422,025 | 2,658,305 | |
Unite Group PLC | 1,199,990 | 8,854,575 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | 54,983,250 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $337,368,620) |
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Money Market Funds - 5.3% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b) | 16,339,264 | 16,339,264 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.14% (b)(c) | 2,530,693 | 2,530,693 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $18,869,957) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.1% (Cost $356,238,577) | 359,490,564 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.1)% | (318,933) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 359,171,631 |
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 are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
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 | $ 12,790 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 10,351 |
Total | $ 23,141 |
Other Information |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation. |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of January 31, 2015, 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 in the table 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: | ||||
Consumer Discretionary | $ 5,028,236 | $ 1,802,317 | $ 3,225,919 | $ - |
Financials | 329,208,533 | 127,909,419 | 201,299,114 | - |
Health Care | 4,686,110 | - | 4,686,110 | - |
Industrials | 1,697,728 | 1,697,728 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 18,869,957 | 18,869,957 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 359,490,564 | $ 150,279,421 | $ 209,211,143 | $ - |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,373,954) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $337,368,620) | $ 340,620,607 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $18,869,957) | 18,869,957 |
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Total Investments (cost $356,238,577) |
| $ 359,490,564 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $914,938) | 915,161 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,097,489 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 897,017 | |
Dividends receivable | 653,624 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 5,008 | |
Prepaid expenses | 1,730 | |
Other receivables | 6,197 | |
Total assets | 366,066,790 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 3,644,227 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 320,549 | |
Accrued management fee | 206,543 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 9,793 | |
Other affiliated payables | 103,007 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 80,347 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 2,530,693 | |
Total liabilities | 6,895,159 | |
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Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 631,784,196 | |
Undistributed net investment income | 4,804,154 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (280,639,074) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 3,222,355 | |
Net Assets | $ 359,171,631 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
| January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.24 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.24) | $ 10.86 | |
Class T: | $ 10.18 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.18) | $ 10.55 | |
Class B: | $ 10.10 | |
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Class C: | $ 10.04 | |
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International Real Estate: | $ 10.34 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.30 |
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.
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Financial Statements - continued
Statement of Operations
Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 7,955,908 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 23,141 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld |
| 7,979,049 |
Less foreign taxes withheld |
| (136,183) |
Total income |
| 7,842,866 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 1,262,925 | |
Transfer agent fees | 541,914 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 62,081 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 93,693 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 49,495 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,363 | |
Registration fees | 42,315 | |
Audit | 27,914 | |
Legal | 2,140 | |
Miscellaneous | 2,200 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 2,088,040 | |
Expense reductions | (4,504) | 2,083,536 |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,759,330 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 6,119,328 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (53,053) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 6,066,275 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (17,222,293) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (20,730) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (17,243,023) |
Net gain (loss) | (11,176,748) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (5,417,418) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 5,759,330 | $ 6,793,871 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 6,066,275 | 29,767,981 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (17,243,023) | 10,181,937 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (5,417,418) | 46,743,789 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (5,351,960) | (6,758,423) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | (10,638,154) | (13,002,325) |
Total distributions | (15,990,114) | (19,760,748) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 3,885,964 | (53,161,192) |
Redemption fees | 25,397 | 90,758 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (17,496,171) | (26,087,393) |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 376,667,802 | 402,755,195 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $4,804,154 and undistributed net investment income of $4,396,784, respectively) | $ 359,171,631 | $ 376,667,802 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .15 | .16 | .14 | .16 | .34 H | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.65) | 1.04 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.16) | 1.25 | 2.17 | (.49) | 1.38 | .41 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.14) | (.16) | (.17) | (.17) | (.33) | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.45) | (.51) | (.44) | (.35) | (.63) K | (.19) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.24 | $ 10.85 | $ 10.11 | $ 8.37 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.46 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.41)% L | 12.85% | 26.94% | (4.88)% | 16.76% | 4.97% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.35%A | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.37% | 1.36% | 1.39% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.00%A | 1.57% | 1.51% | 2.09% | 3.67%H | 2.02% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 13,019 | $ 13,933 | $ 13,173 | $ 7,117 | $ 7,047 | $ 7,250 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.64%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.63 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.333 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.44)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
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| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.76 | $ 10.04 | $ 8.32 | $ 9.16 | $ 8.41 | $ 8.21 |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .14 | .13 | .12 | .14 | .31H | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.07 | 2.01 | (.66) | 1.04 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.17) | 1.20 | 2.13 | (.52) | 1.35 | .38 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.10) | (.14) | (.15) | (.14) | (.31) | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.41) | (.48) K | (.42) | (.32) | (.60) | (.18) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.18 | $ 10.76 | $ 10.04 | $ 8.32 | $ 9.16 | $ 8.41 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.51)% L | 12.50% | 26.62% | (5.23)% | 16.54% | 4.68% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.64%A | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.70% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.64%A | 1.65% | 1.66% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.65% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.71%A | 1.30% | 1.23% | 1.83% | 3.41%H | 1.75% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 4,831 | $ 5,563 | $ 5,081 | $ 2,570 | $ 2,496 | $ 2,510 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.38%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Total distributions of $.48 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.136 and distributions from net realized gain of $.348 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.54)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 | $ 8.14 |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.08 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.03 | .23 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.16 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.29 | .34 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.08) | (.08) | (.10) | (.09) | (.27) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.38) | (.43) | (.37) | (.27) | (.56) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.67 | $ 9.94 | $ 8.24 | $ 9.05 | $ 8.32 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.08% | 25.87% | (5.61)% | 15.90% | 4.20% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.12%A | 2.14% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.12%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.23%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.26% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 280 | $ 373 | $ 456 | $ 457 | $ 570 | $ 629 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 | $ 8.13 |
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Net investment income (loss) E | .11 | .08 | .07 | .10 | .26H | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.30) K | 1.07 | 1.99 | (.64) | 1.04 | .22 |
Total from investment operations | (.19) | 1.15 | 2.06 | (.54) | 1.30 | .33 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.09) | (.12) | (.10) | (.28) | (.04) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.30) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.37) | (.44) | (.39) | (.28) | (.57) | (.16) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital E | - J | - J | .01 | - J | - J | - J |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.04 | $ 10.60 | $ 9.89 | $ 8.21 | $ 9.03 | $ 8.30 |
Total ReturnB, C, D | (1.77)% K | 12.04% | 25.96% | (5.68)% | 16.07% | 4.10% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
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Expenses before reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.16% | 2.19% | 2.17% | 2.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.11%A | 2.13% | 2.14% | 2.12% | 2.11% | 2.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 2.24%A | .82% | .76% | 1.34% | 2.92%H | 1.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,643 | $ 6,504 | $ 6,872 | $ 3,164 | $ 3,208 | $ 3,201 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 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 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. H Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.18 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .89%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.80)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - International Real Estate
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 | $ 8.29 |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .17 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.32) K | 1.09 | 2.05 | (.67) | 1.06 | .25 |
Total from investment operations | (.15) | 1.28 | 2.22 | (.49) | 1.42 | .44 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.16) | (.18) | (.19) | (.19) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.47) | (.53) | (.46) | (.37) | (.65) J | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.34 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.21 | $ 8.44 | $ 9.30 | $ 8.53 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.30)% K | 13.12% | 27.31% | (4.76)% | 17.15% | 5.29% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.19% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.12%A | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.22%A | 1.82% | 1.76% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 319,803 | $ 342,960 | $ 367,269 | $ 251,543 | $ 322,045 | $ 318,032 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. K Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.33)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 | $ 8.28 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .17 | .19 | .18 | .18 | .36G | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.31) L | 1.09 | 2.03 | (.67) | 1.06 | .24 |
Total from investment operations | (.14) | 1.28 | 2.21 | (.49) | 1.42 | .43 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) | (.19) | (.19) | (.20) | (.35) | (.08) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.31) | (.35) | (.27) | (.18) | (.29) | (.12) |
Total distributions | (.48) | (.54) | (.46) | (.37) J | (.65) K | (.20) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - I | - I | .01 | - I | - I | - I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.30 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.18 | $ 8.42 | $ 9.28 | $ 8.51 |
Total ReturnB, C | (1.25)% L | 13.16% | 27.33% | (4.73)% | 17.18% | 5.18% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.09%A | 1.12% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.08%A | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.14% |
Net investment income (loss) | 3.26%A | 1.84% | 1.81% | 2.34% | 3.92%G | 2.27% |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 15,595 | $ 7,336 | $ 9,905 | $ 1,947 | $ 1,785 | $ 1,425 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 77% A | 59% | 78% | 138% | 131% | 95% |
A Annualized B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown. D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. 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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. G Investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.19 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.90%. 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 represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.37 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.195 and distributions from net realized gain of $.178 per share. K Total distributions of $.65 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.354 and distributions from net realized gain of $.294 per share. L Amount includes a reimbursement from the investment adviser for an operational error which amounted to less than $.01 per share. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been (1.28)%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (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 offers Class A, Class T, Class C, International Real Estate and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.
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 are less than .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 are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
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
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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. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (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 Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo) Fair Value Committee (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 is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.
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. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are
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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 January 31, 2015, 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. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
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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. 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 dividends 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, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 21,608,162 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (19,174,299) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities | $ 2,433,863 |
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Tax cost | $ 357,056,701 |
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 prior fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (135,332,767) |
2018 | (136,599,532) |
Total with expiration | $ (271,932,299) |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (the Update). The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $132,440,319 and $166,390,684, respectively.
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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 .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% 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 annualized management fee rate was .70% 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 | Service | Total | Retained |
Class A | -% | .25% | $ 16,734 | $ 108 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 12,750 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 1,572 | 1,474 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 31,025 | 6,647 |
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| $ 62,081 | $ 8,229 |
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 T 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 T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
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Sales Load - continued
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,811 |
Class T | 580 |
Class B* | 10 |
Class C* | 1,294 |
| $ 4,695 |
* When Class B and 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. 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 A | $ 18,802 | .28 |
Class T | 8,139 | .32 |
Class B | 474 | .30 |
Class C | 8,911 | .29 |
International Real Estate | 492,279 | .30 |
Institutional Class | 13,309 | .26 |
| $ 541,914 |
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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. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund $97,302 for an operational error which is included in Net Realized Gain (Loss) in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
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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 $249 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 through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. 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. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the 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 in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $10,351. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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 $4,490 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $9.
In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses, including certain International Real Estate expenses during the period in the amount of $5.
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9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Six months ended | Year ended |
From net investment income |
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Class A | $ 181,414 | $ 187,181 |
Class T | 50,433 | 65,518 |
Class B | 2,573 | 3,710 |
Class C | 43,291 | 59,254 |
International Real Estate | 4,923,960 | 6,296,631 |
Institutional Class | 150,289 | 146,129 |
Total | $ 5,351,960 | $ 6,758,423 |
From net realized gain |
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Class A | $ 395,992 | $ 414,914 |
Class T | 151,630 | 167,858 |
Class B | 8,904 | 16,133 |
Class C | 181,835 | 231,539 |
International Real Estate | 9,576,263 | 11,906,952 |
Institutional Class | 323,530 | 264,929 |
Total | $ 10,638,154 | $ 13,002,325 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between funds:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 144,248 | 587,302 | $ 1,505,491 | $ 6,069,117 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 53,259 | 52,782 | 545,510 | 523,247 |
Shares redeemed | (210,291) | (659,545) | (2,158,086) | (6,744,761) |
Net increase (decrease) | (12,784) | (19,461) | $ (107,085) | $ (152,397) |
Class T |
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Shares sold | 29,572 | 116,161 | $ 303,955 | $ 1,193,650 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 18,282 | 21,965 | 185,991 | 216,331 |
Shares redeemed | (90,136) | (127,651) | (923,452) | (1,309,222) |
Net increase (decrease) | (42,282) | 10,475 | $ (433,506) | $ 100,759 |
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| Shares | Dollars | ||
| Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended | Six months ended January 31, 2015 | Year ended |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 200 | 2,791 | $ 1,997 | $ 27,886 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,032 | 1,850 | 10,413 | 18,115 |
Shares redeemed | (8,420) | (15,540) | (86,400) | (158,043) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,188) | (10,899) | $ (73,990) | $ (112,042) |
Class C |
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Shares sold | 79,535 | 208,940 | $ 812,649 | $ 2,102,127 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 19,920 | 27,197 | 199,577 | 264,712 |
Shares redeemed | (150,944) | (317,554) | (1,507,025) | (3,194,650) |
Net increase (decrease) | (51,489) | (81,417) | $ (494,799) | $ (827,811) |
International Real Estate |
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Shares sold | 2,924,348 | 7,089,024 | $ 30,567,661 | $ 73,687,897 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,337,840 | 1,734,141 | 13,829,911 | 17,353,365 |
Shares redeemed | (4,628,479) | (13,521,464) | (48,148,538) | (140,085,115) |
Net increase (decrease) | (366,291) | (4,698,299) | $ (3,750,966) | $ (49,043,853) |
Institutional Class |
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Shares sold | 1,027,832 | 435,461 | $ 10,660,273 | $ 4,524,767 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 33,956 | 34,703 | 349,358 | 345,746 |
Shares redeemed | (219,163) | (771,815) | (2,263,321) | (7,996,361) |
Net increase (decrease) | 842,625 | (301,651) | $ 8,746,310 | $ (3,125,848) |
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.
At the end of the period, the investment adviser or its affiliates were the owners of record of 15% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract with Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo), an affiliate of Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.
The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established four standing committees (Committees) - Operations, Audit, Fair Valuation, and Governance and Nominating - each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Operations Committee, of which all of the Independent Trustees are members, meets regularly throughout the year and considers, among other matters, information specifically related to the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to all of the Fidelity funds.
At its January 2015 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.
In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders of the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is part of the Fidelity family of funds.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing of SelectCo and the sub-advisers (together with SelectCo, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of investment personnel of SelectCo, and also considered the fund's investment objectives, strategies, and related investment philosophies. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund. Additionally, the Board considered the portfolio managers' investments, if any, in the funds that they manage.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the investment staff of the Investment Advisers, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Fidelity's approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that Fidelity has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered Fidelity's trading, risk management, and compliance capabilities and resources, which are integral parts of the investment management process.
Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers, and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.
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The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.
Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) continuing efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for income-oriented solutions; (iv) reducing fund expenses for certain index funds; (v) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (vi) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through fund mergers; (vii) launching sector-based exchange-traded funds and establishing SelectCo to manage sector-based funds and products; (viii) continuing to develop, acquire, and implement systems and technology to improve security and services to the funds and to increase efficiency; (ix) modifying the eligibility criteria for certain share classes to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (x) waiving redemption fees for certain qualified fund-of-fund and wrap programs and certain retirement plan transactions; and (xi) launching new Institutional Class shares of certain money market funds to attract and retain assets and to fill a gap in money market fund offerings.
Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.
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The Board took into account discussions with representatives of the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance at meetings throughout the year, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating underperformance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and discussed with the Investment Advisers the reasons for such underperformance.
In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved. In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods that may include full market cycles, taking into account relevant factors including the following: general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with a fund's performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index for certain periods.
The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are often used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.
Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes created for the purpose of facilitating the Trustees' analysis of the competitiveness of management fees and total expenses. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable investment mandates. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and making the competitive group more inclusive.
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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods ended June 30 shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than a fund's. For example, a hypothetical TMG % of 20% would mean that 80% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher, and 20% had lower, management fees than a fund. The fund's actual TMG %s are in the chart below. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. For example, if a fund is in the first quartile of the ASPG, the fund's management fee ranks in the least expensive or lowest 25% of funds in the ASPG. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which a fund's management fee rate ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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The Board noted that the fund's management fee rate ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014.
Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.
Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted that Fidelity may agree to waive fees and expenses from time to time, and the extent to which, if any, it has done so for the fund. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.
The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class A ranked below its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, the total expense ratio of the retail class ranked equal to its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014, and the total expense ratio of each of Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class ranked above its competitive median for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2014. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that certain classes are above their total expense median as a result of higher management fees given the fund's international focus and as a result of higher transfer agent fees due to small average account sizes as compared to other Fidelity funds. The Board also noted that the total expense ratio of Class T of certain funds was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T as compared to most competitor funds. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes of the fund vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.
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Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of Fidelity, such as other funds advised or subadvised by Fidelity, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients.
Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although in some cases above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.
Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, Fidelity presents to the Board information about the profitability of its relationship with the fund. Fidelity calculates profitability information for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability information for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of the profitability analysis used by Fidelity. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of Fidelity's methodologies used in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures in respect of the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to established allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.
The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the funds' business.
The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale as assets grow through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense ratio reductions. The Board also noted that in 2013, it and the boards of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether Fidelity attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total group assets increase, and for higher group fee rates as total group assets decrease (with "group assets" defined to include fund assets under SelectCo's management plus assets under FMR's management). FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total group assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as group assets increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.
Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) Fidelity's fund profitability methodology, profitability trends for certain funds, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers, research analysts, and other key personnel, including its effects on fund profitability; (iv) the arrangements with and compensation paid to certain fund sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds; (v) Fidelity's fee structures, including the group fee structure and definition of group assets, and the rationale for recommending different fees among different categories of funds and classes; (vi) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (vii) Fidelity's transfer agent fee, expense, and service structures for different funds and classes, and the impact of the increased use of omnibus accounts; and (viii) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends and methodologies for total expense competitive comparisons, and actions that might be taken by Fidelity to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes or to achieve further economies of scale.
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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Contents
Shareholder Expense Example | An example of shareholder expenses. | |
Investment Changes | A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months. | |
Investments | A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values. | |
Financial Statements | Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights. | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. |
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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
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-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q 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. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management 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 (August 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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 under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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 provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's 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. A small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 that is charged once a year may apply for certain accounts with a value of less than $2,000. This fee is not included in the table below. If it was, the estimate of expenses you paid during the period would be higher, and your ending account value lower, by this amount. 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.
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Shareholder Expense Example - continued
| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Actual | .79% | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,178.60 | $ 4.34 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 4.02 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 10.3 | 11.6 |
Public Storage | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Ventas, Inc. | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.1 | 3.6 |
HCP, Inc. | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Equity Residential (SBI) | 3.7 | 4.8 |
DDR Corp. | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Duke Realty LP | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| 48.3 | |
Top Five REIT Sectors as of January 31, 2015 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
REITs - Apartments | 17.1 | 17.6 |
REITs - Regional Malls | 13.2 | 15.4 |
REITs - Office Property | 12.1 | 13.6 |
REITs - Diversified | 10.4 | 0.0 |
REITs - Shopping Centers | 10.1 | 10.9 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of January 31, 2015 | As of July 31, 2014 | ||||||
Stocks 96.5% |
| Stocks 99.4% |
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Short-Term |
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Investments January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.5% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - 94.2% | |||
REITs - Apartments - 17.1% | |||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 1,865,803 | $ 82,021 | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A | 2,415,174 | 96,269 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 519,700 | 89,903 | |
Camden Property Trust (SBI) | 1,029,600 | 79,331 | |
Equity Residential (SBI) | 2,460,800 | 190,983 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 564,900 | 127,696 | |
Home Properties, Inc. | 190,500 | 13,430 | |
Post Properties, Inc. | 972,300 | 59,067 | |
UDR, Inc. | 3,903,541 | 129,832 | |
TOTAL REITS - APARTMENTS | 868,532 | ||
REITs - Diversified - 10.4% | |||
Corrections Corp. of America | 675,200 | 26,549 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | 4,568,300 | 50,434 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (d) | 2,854,800 | 208,229 | |
Duke Realty LP | 7,010,400 | 153,037 | |
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | 1,281,000 | 47,730 | |
Store Capital Corp. | 496,600 | 11,402 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | 441,600 | 31,711 | |
TOTAL REITS - DIVERSIFIED | 529,092 | ||
REITs - Health Care - 8.6% | |||
HCP, Inc. | 4,359,600 | 206,165 | |
Ventas, Inc. | 2,887,954 | 230,488 | |
TOTAL REITS - HEALTH CARE | 436,653 | ||
REITs - Hotels - 5.6% | |||
Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. | 342,431 | 5,876 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 2,913,200 | 42,329 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 9,905,405 | 226,735 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | 290,300 | 9,891 | |
TOTAL REITS - HOTELS | 284,831 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - CONTINUED | |||
REITs - Manufactured Homes - 3.0% | |||
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 1,653,687 | $ 90,506 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | 921,363 | 62,404 | |
TOTAL REITS - MANUFACTURED HOMES | 152,910 | ||
REITs - Office Property - 12.1% | |||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 179,000 | 17,456 | |
American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. | 1,398,000 | 12,952 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | 1,597,700 | 221,761 | |
Brandywine Realty Trust (SBI) | 1,882,100 | 31,262 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | 1,370,000 | 39,018 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (SBI) | 870,123 | 40,896 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 245,000 | 7,926 | |
New York (REIT), Inc. | 3,995,203 | 41,670 | |
Paramount Group, Inc. | 1,924,500 | 37,239 | |
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. Class A (d) | 1,275,600 | 24,912 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | 1,124,746 | 141,718 | |
TOTAL REITS - OFFICE PROPERTY | 616,810 | ||
REITs - Regional Malls - 13.2% | |||
General Growth Properties, Inc. | 2,822,900 | 85,195 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 2,641,872 | 524,831 | |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. | 1,642,300 | 64,625 | |
TOTAL REITS - REGIONAL MALLS | 674,651 | ||
REITs - Shopping Centers - 10.1% | |||
Acadia Realty Trust (SBI) | 1,015,000 | 36,733 | |
Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. | 988,305 | 7,867 | |
DDR Corp. | 8,754,067 | 171,580 | |
Excel Trust, Inc. | 1,702,819 | 23,908 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | 5,407,700 | 149,523 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | 1,272,850 | 38,898 | |
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (SBI) | 1,477,124 | 28,907 | |
WP Glimcher, Inc. | 3,145,757 | 55,617 | |
TOTAL REITS - SHOPPING CENTERS | 513,033 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS - CONTINUED | |||
REITs - Single Tenant - 0.9% | |||
Select Income (REIT) | 727,000 | $ 18,080 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 2,328,500 | 29,945 | |
TOTAL REITS - SINGLE TENANT | 48,025 | ||
REITs - Storage - 8.3% | |||
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 1,505,600 | 99,370 | |
Public Storage | 1,612,900 | 323,935 | |
TOTAL REITS - STORAGE | 423,305 | ||
REITs - Warehouse/Industrial - 4.9% | |||
Chambers Street Properties | 3,546,566 | 29,968 | |
DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. | 1,736,025 | 65,552 | |
Prologis, Inc. | 3,107,400 | 140,268 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | 691,208 | 15,760 | |
TOTAL REITS - WAREHOUSE/INDUSTRIAL | 251,548 | ||
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 4,799,390 | ||
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT - 2.3% | |||
Real Estate Operating Companies - 2.3% | |||
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Class A (a) | 4,734,800 | 116,003 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,421,766) |
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Money Market Funds - 3.9% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b) | 191,549,276 | $ 191,549 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.14% (b)(c) | 8,716,950 | 8,717 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $200,266) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.4% (Cost $3,622,032) | 5,115,659 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.4)% | (21,613) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 5,094,046 |
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 are available on the SEC's website or upon request. |
(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan. |
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end. |
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 | $ 45 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 153 |
Total | $ 198 |
Other Information |
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.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amount) | January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $8,397) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $3,421,766) | $ 4,915,393 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $200,266) | 200,266 |
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Total Investments (cost $3,622,032) |
| $ 5,115,659 |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,143 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 11,337 | |
Dividends receivable | 1,933 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 18 | |
Prepaid expenses | 19 | |
Other receivables | 100 | |
Total assets | 5,136,209 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 23,431 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 6,789 | |
Accrued management fee | 2,276 | |
Other affiliated payables | 845 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 105 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 8,717 | |
Total liabilities | 42,163 | |
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Net Assets | $ 5,094,046 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 3,584,377 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (9,600) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 25,642 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,493,627 | |
Net Assets, for 116,563 shares outstanding | $ 5,094,046 | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($5,094,046 ÷ 116,563 shares) | $ 43.70 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements - continued
Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | Six months ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited) | |
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 55,139 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 198 |
Total income |
| 55,337 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 11,963 | |
Transfer agent fees | 4,374 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 540 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 25 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 39 | |
Registration fees | 68 | |
Audit | 28 | |
Legal | 22 | |
Miscellaneous | 21 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 17,080 | |
Expense reductions | (58) | 17,022 |
Net investment income (loss) | 38,315 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers |
| 95,928 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities | 599,680 | |
Net gain (loss) | 695,608 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 733,923 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Amounts in thousands | Six months ended | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 38,315 | $ 65,571 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 95,928 | 66,238 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 599,680 | 290,661 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 733,923 | 422,470 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (57,495) | (69,055) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | - | (2,117) |
Total distributions | (57,495) | (71,172) |
Share transactions | 699,526 | 708,676 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 52,406 | 64,818 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (370,115) | (1,049,208) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | 381,817 | (275,714) |
Redemption fees | 178 | 349 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 1,058,423 | 75,933 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 4,035,623 | 3,959,690 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $9,600 and undistributed net investment income of $9,580, respectively) | $ 5,094,046 | $ 4,035,623 |
Other Information Shares | ||
Sold | 17,211 | 20,292 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,300 | 1,984 |
Redeemed | (9,389) | (31,199) |
Net increase (decrease) | 9,122 | (8,923) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
| Six months ended | Years ended July 31, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 37.56 | $ 34.03 | $ 32.18 | $ 28.76 | $ 23.32 | $ 14.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .35 | .61 | .56 | .36 | .24 | .38 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 6.31 | 3.58 | 1.76 | 3.41 | 5.47 | 8.74 |
Total from investment operations | 6.66 | 4.19 | 2.32 | 3.77 | 5.71 | 9.12 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.52) | (.64) | (.47) | (.35) | (.27) | (.42) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | (.02) | - | - | - | - |
Total distributions | (.52) | (.66) | (.47) | (.35) | (.27) | (.42) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital D | - H | - H | - H | - H | - H | .01 |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 43.70 | $ 37.56 | $ 34.03 | $ 32.18 | $ 28.76 | $ 23.32 |
Total ReturnB, C | 17.86% | 12.61% | 7.28% | 13.31% | 24.67% | 63.10% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE, G |
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Expenses before reductions | .79%A | .80% | .81% | .84% | .85% | .90% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .79%A | .80% | .81% | .84% | .85% | .90% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .78%A | .80% | .80% | .84% | .85% | .90% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.76% A | 1.78% | 1.69% | 1.28% | .90% | 1.86% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 5,094 | $ 4,036 | $ 3,960 | $ 3,690 | $ 3,542 | $ 3,067 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 28% A | 24% | 26% | 26% | 25% | 46% |
A Annualized
B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
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 Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. 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 Fund 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 Fund.
H Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended January 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Select Portfolios (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. Share transactions on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets may contain exchanges between funds. 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.
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 are less than .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 are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
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. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (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
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reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (SelectCo) Fair Value Committee (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 is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.
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. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. 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.
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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. 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. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Subsequent to ex-dividend date the Fund determines the components of these distributions, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Expenses. 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.
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Deferred Trustee Compensation. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), independent Trustees may elect 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 are included in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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. 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 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 transaction, excise tax regulations, deferred trustees compensation and losses deferred due to wash sales.
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 1,546,926 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (92,537) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities | $ 1,454,389 |
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Tax cost | $ 3,661,270 |
The Fund intends to elect to defer to its next fiscal year $32,575 of capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014.
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Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to .75% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital.
New Accounting Pronouncement. In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (the Update). The Update amends the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements for reverse repurchase agreements, securities lending and other similar transactions. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the Update on the Fund's financial statements and related disclosures.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $832,699 and $598,416, 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 .25% 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 annualized management fee rate was .55% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the Fund's transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to account size and type of account. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, the transfer agent fees were equivalent to an annualized rate of .20% of average net assets.
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. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.
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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 $12 for the period.
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 $3 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 through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. 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 Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the 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 in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $153.
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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 $51 for the period.
In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed a portion of the Fund's operating expenses during the period in the amount of $7.
9. 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.
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Investment Adviser
Fidelity SelectCo, LLC
Denver, CO
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Limited
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Smithfield, RI
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Boston, MA
The Fidelity Telephone Connection
Mutual Fund 24-Hour Service
Exchanges/Redemptions
and Account Assistance 1-800-544-6666
Product Information 1-800-544-6666
Retirement Accounts 1-800-544-4774
(8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
TDD Service 1-800-544-0118
for the deaf and hearing impaired
(9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern time)
Fidelity Automated Service
Telephone (FAST®)
1-800-544-5555
Automated line for quickest service
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
Corporate Headquarters
245 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210
www.fidelity.com
REA-USAN-0315 1.789292.111
Item 2. Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not applicable.
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 Fidelity Select Portfolios's Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Fidelity Select Portfolios's (the "Trust") 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 second fiscal quarter of 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. Exhibits
(a) | (1) | Not applicable. |
(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. |
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| 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 Select Portfolios
By: | /s/Adrien E. Deberghes |
| Adrien E. Deberghes |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | March 27, 2015 |
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/Adrien E. Deberghes |
| Adrien E. Deberghes |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | March 27, 2015 |
By: | /s/Howard J. Galligan III |
| Howard J. Galligan III |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | March 27, 2015 |