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 811-215
Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
82 Devonshire St., Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Scott C. Goebel, Secretary
82 Devonshire St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-563-7000
Date of fiscal year end: | June 30 |
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Date of reporting period: | December 31, 2011 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Fidelity Fifty®
Semiannual Report
December 31, 2011
Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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.
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| Annualized Expense Ratio | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Actual | .96% | $ 1,000.00 | $ 922.10 | $ 4.64 |
Hypothetical (5% return per year before expenses) |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,020.31 | $ 4.88 |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 5.3 | 3.1 |
Intuit, Inc. | 5.0 | 3.6 |
Keyera Corp. | 5.0 | 3.2 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 4.4 | 0.0 |
Citrix Systems, Inc. | 4.4 | 0.0 |
Fifth Third Bancorp | 4.1 | 0.0 |
Apple, Inc. | 3.7 | 2.1 |
Perrigo Co. | 3.5 | 2.5 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| 43.5 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 23.5 | 20.1 |
Energy | 16.1 | 14.2 |
Health Care | 15.6 | 16.8 |
Financials | 11.2 | 2.9 |
Consumer Staples | 10.6 | 12.2 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011* | As of June 30, 2011** | ||||||
Stocks 99.6% |
| Stocks 99.5% |
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Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 9.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 14.6% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.6% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 9.2% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.1% | |||
McDonald's Corp. | 151,800 | $ 15,230,094 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 178,300 | 8,203,583 | |
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | 98,000 | 3,707,340 | |
| 27,141,017 | ||
Household Durables - 1.2% | |||
PulteGroup, Inc. (a) | 1,236,000 | 7,799,160 | |
Specialty Retail - 3.2% | |||
TJX Companies, Inc. | 323,000 | 20,849,650 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.7% | |||
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (a) | 193,900 | 4,830,049 | |
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 60,619,876 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 10.6% | |||
Beverages - 1.5% | |||
The Coca-Cola Co. | 140,000 | 9,795,800 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.1% | |||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 233,000 | 13,924,080 | |
Food Products - 0.5% | |||
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (a) | 136,000 | 3,302,080 | |
Personal Products - 3.6% | |||
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A | 136,000 | 15,275,520 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A | 174,000 | 8,451,180 | |
| 23,726,700 | ||
Tobacco - 2.9% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 200,500 | 19,023,440 | |
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 69,772,100 | ||
ENERGY - 16.1% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 3.4% | |||
Cameron International Corp. (a) | 215,000 | 10,575,850 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 174,000 | 11,830,260 | |
| 22,406,110 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.7% | |||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | 36,500 | 2,770,350 | |
Chevron Corp. | 125,861 | 13,391,610 | |
EQT Corp. | 1,000 | 54,790 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
ENERGY - continued | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - continued | |||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 410,859 | $ 34,824,410 | |
Keyera Corp. (d) | 663,993 | 32,599,813 | |
| 83,640,973 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 106,047,083 | ||
FINANCIALS - 11.2% | |||
Capital Markets - 2.1% | |||
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 89,000 | 4,417,960 | |
Morgan Stanley | 603,600 | 9,132,468 | |
| 13,550,428 | ||
Commercial Banks - 4.1% | |||
Fifth Third Bancorp | 2,145,000 | 27,284,400 | |
Insurance - 3.5% | |||
Lincoln National Corp. | 839,000 | 16,293,380 | |
Torchmark Corp. | 151,000 | 6,551,890 | |
| 22,845,270 | ||
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.5% | |||
Prologis, Inc. | 346,500 | 9,906,435 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 73,586,533 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 15.6% | |||
Biotechnology - 2.7% | |||
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 2,700 | 193,050 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a) | 154,600 | 17,013,730 | |
| 17,206,780 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.4% | |||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a) | 317,000 | 22,411,900 | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.1% | |||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 403,700 | 20,459,516 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.4% | |||
Eli Lilly & Co. | 15,000 | 623,400 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 167,500 | 10,984,650 | |
Perrigo Co. | 238,000 | 23,157,400 | |
Sanofi-aventis sponsored ADR | 200,000 | 7,308,000 | |
| 42,073,450 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 102,151,646 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 8.2% | |||
Electrical Equipment - 1.5% | |||
Polypore International, Inc. (a)(d) | 222,830 | $ 9,802,292 | |
Machinery - 0.3% | |||
Cummins, Inc. | 19,700 | 1,733,994 | |
Road & Rail - 6.4% | |||
CSX Corp. | 624,000 | 13,141,440 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 276,000 | 29,239,440 | |
| 42,380,880 | ||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 53,917,166 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 23.5% | |||
Computers & Peripherals - 3.7% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 59,726 | 24,189,030 | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.6% | |||
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 15,700 | 10,140,630 | |
IT Services - 6.6% | |||
International Business Machines Corp. | 70,000 | 12,871,600 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 82,500 | 30,757,650 | |
| 43,629,250 | ||
Software - 11.6% | |||
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) | 478,800 | 29,072,736 | |
Fair Isaac Corp. | 103,000 | 3,691,520 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 631,000 | 33,184,290 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 102,000 | 10,348,920 | |
| 76,297,466 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 154,256,376 | ||
MATERIALS - 2.0% | |||
Chemicals - 2.0% | |||
W.R. Grace & Co. (a) | 291,500 | 13,385,680 | |
Metals & Mining - 0.0% | |||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | 600 | 22,074 | |
TOTAL MATERIALS | 13,407,754 | ||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.0% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.0% | |||
American Tower Corp. Class A | 105,000 | 6,301,050 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
UTILITIES - 2.2% | |||
Electric Utilities - 0.7% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 215,000 | $ 4,730,000 | |
Gas Utilities - 1.5% | |||
ONEOK, Inc. | 114,000 | 9,882,660 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 14,612,660 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $633,214,109) | 654,672,244 | ||
Money Market Funds - 1.1% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 1,906,194 | 1,906,194 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b)(c) | 5,313,350 | 5,313,350 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $7,219,544) | 7,219,544 | ||
TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.7% (Cost $640,433,653) | 661,891,788 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.7)% | (4,826,500) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 657,065,288 |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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 | $ 8,131 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 41,852 |
Total | $ 49,983 |
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 Security 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
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $5,092,970) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $633,214,109) | $ 654,672,244 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $7,219,544) | 7,219,544 |
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Total Investments (cost $640,433,653) |
| $ 661,891,788 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,591,229 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 714,739 | |
Dividends receivable | 480,748 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 1,653 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,228 | |
Other receivables | 440,005 | |
Total assets | 666,122,390 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 871,678 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 2,248,074 | |
Accrued management fee | 426,728 | |
Other affiliated payables | 172,912 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 24,360 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 5,313,350 | |
Total liabilities | 9,057,102 | |
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Net Assets | $ 657,065,288 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 985,357,704 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (236,315) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (349,515,416) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 21,459,315 | |
Net Assets, for 37,676,958 shares outstanding | $ 657,065,288 | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($657,065,288 ÷ 37,676,958 shares) | $ 17.44 |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | ||
Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 4,087,773 |
Interest |
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Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 49,983 |
Total income |
| 4,137,764 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 1,945,375 | |
Performance adjustment | 231,332 | |
Transfer agent fees | 956,582 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 127,994 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 28,127 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 2,291 | |
Registration fees | 18,226 | |
Audit | 25,577 | |
Legal | 2,700 | |
Miscellaneous | 3,336 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,341,540 | |
Expense reductions | (62,246) | 3,279,294 |
Net investment income (loss) | 858,470 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | (38,581,268) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (9,640) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| (38,590,908) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (30,575,702) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (5,323) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (30,581,025) |
Net gain (loss) | (69,171,933) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (68,313,463) |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 858,470 | $ 2,788,435 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (38,590,908) | 142,775,602 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (30,581,025) | 82,974,653 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (68,313,463) | 228,538,690 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (2,053,471) | (3,894,838) |
Share transactions | 37,128,568 | 153,070,782 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,000,531 | 3,796,707 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (137,063,996) | (202,176,588) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | (97,934,897) | (45,309,099) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (168,301,831) | 179,334,753 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 825,367,119 | 646,032,366 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $236,315 and undistributed net investment income of $958,686, respectively) | $ 657,065,288 | $ 825,367,119 |
Other Information Shares | ||
Sold | 2,111,105 | 8,809,200 |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 116,157 | 236,504 |
Redeemed | (8,064,545) | (11,836,889) |
Net increase (decrease) | (5,837,283) | (2,791,185) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 18.97 | $ 13.95 | $ 12.59 | $ 19.95 | $ 26.09 | $ 23.62 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .02 | .06 | .07 | .09 | (.02) | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.50) | 5.05 | 1.35 | (7.36) | (1.85) | 4.27 |
Total from investment operations | (1.48) | 5.11 | 1.42 | (7.27) | (1.87) | 4.34 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.05) | (.09) | (.05) | (.05) | (.02) | (.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | (.02) | (.04) | (4.25) | (1.78) |
Total distributions | (.05) | (.09) | (.06) J | (.09) | (4.27) | (1.87) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | - | - | - | - | - | - D,H,I |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 17.44 | $ 18.97 | $ 13.95 | $ 12.59 | $ 19.95 | $ 26.09 |
Total Return B,C | (7.79)% | 36.71% | 11.26% | (36.47)% | (8.50)% | 20.47% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E,G |
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Expenses before reductions | .96% A | .71% | .73% | .71% | .99% | .84% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .96% A | .71% | .73% | .71% | .99% | .84% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .94% A | .69% | .69% | .70% | .98% | .83% |
Net investment income (loss) | .25% A | .36% | .50% | .67% | (.08)% | .30% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 657,065 | $ 825,367 | $ 646,032 | $ 691,141 | $ 1,302,477 | $ 1,487,452 |
Portfolio turnover rate F | 253% A | 257% | 246% | 424% | 173% | 236% |
AAnnualized 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 The redemption fee was eliminated during the year ended June 30, 2007. I Amount represents less than $.01 per share. J Total distributions of $.06 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.045 and distributions from net realized gain of $.015 per share.
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See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity Fifty (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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:
Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent.
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The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are 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 each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for
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transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of
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distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards, 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 | $ 41,617,325 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (23,705,498) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 17,911,827 |
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Tax cost | $ 643,979,961 |
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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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (309,884,990) |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $883,782,619 and $980,285,456, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ± .20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the Fund's relative investment performance as compared to an appropriate benchmark index. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .63% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, 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 .28% of average net assets.
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Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $44,917 for the period.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,016 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings 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. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. 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 $41,852. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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8. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $62,214 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 expense by $32.
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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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
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Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance, as well as the fund's relative investment performance measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, the fund's cumulative total returns, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (bottom of box) and the 75th percentile return (top of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten number noted below each chart corresponds to the percentile box and represents the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the fund. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.
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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of the fund was in the second quartile for the one-year period and the fourth quartile for the three- and five-year periods. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods, although the fund's one-year total return compared favorably to its benchmark. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, the record (over the same period) of a Board-approved performance adjustment index. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
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Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking. The Board noted that the performance adjustment for each year represents calculations for performance periods that differ from the periods shown in the performance charts above.
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 the fund's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund expenses, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses, as well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. 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 fund's total expense ratio ranked below its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the fund's total expense ratio was reasonable in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
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On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Managing Your Investments
Fidelity offers several ways to conveniently manage your personal investments via your telephone or PC. You can access your account information, conduct trades and research your investments 24 hours a day.
By Phone
Fidelity Automated Service Telephone provides a single toll-free number to access account balances, positions, quotes and trading. It's easy to navigate the service, and on your first call, the system will help you create a personal identification number (PIN) for security.
Fidelity Automated
Service Telephone (FAST®)
1-800-544-5555
Press
For mutual fund and brokerage trading.
For quotes.*
For account balances and holdings.
To review orders and mutual
fund activity.
To change your PIN.
To speak to a Fidelity representative.
By PC
Fidelity's web site on the Internet provides a wide range of information, including daily financial news, fund performance, interactive planning tools and news about Fidelity products and services.
Fidelity's Web Site
www.fidelity.com
* When you call the quotes line, please remember that a fund's yield and return will vary and, except for money market funds, share price will also vary. This means that you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. There is no assurance that money market funds will be able to maintain a stable $1 share price; an investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Total returns are historical and include changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and the effects of any sales charges.
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Investment Adviser
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
Investment Sub-Advisers
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
Citibank, N.A.
New York, NY
The Fidelity Telephone Connection
Mutual Fund 24-Hour Service
Exchanges/Redemptions
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Semiannual Report
December 31, 2011
Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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. | |
Proxy Voting Results |
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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.
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| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Fidelity Fund | .59% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 913.60 | $ 2.84 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.17 | $ 3.00 |
Class K | .43% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 914.50 | $ 2.07 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.97 | $ 2.19 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 6.0 | 3.8 |
Chevron Corp. | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 2.2 | 0.4 |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 2.0 | 1.6 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 2.0 | 2.1 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1.9 | 2.0 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| 25.0 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 21.8 | 17.5 |
Consumer Staples | 14.7 | 11.4 |
Health Care | 12.4 | 12.2 |
Energy | 11.1 | 15.3 |
Financials | 10.9 | 12.4 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks 99.3% |
| Stocks 97.7% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 15.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 19.4% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.3% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.0% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.9% | |||
McDonald's Corp. | 693,300 | $ 69,559 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 1,680,400 | 77,315 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 733,300 | 43,272 | |
| 190,146 | ||
Household Durables - 0.2% | |||
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. (a) | 236,100 | 12,402 | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.9% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 270,300 | 46,789 | |
Media - 1.7% | |||
The Walt Disney Co. | 1,204,600 | 45,173 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | 1,020,600 | 36,884 | |
| 82,057 | ||
Specialty Retail - 1.5% | |||
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 1,485,900 | 37,712 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 534,400 | 34,496 | |
| 72,208 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.8% | |||
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 591,373 | 81,657 | |
VF Corp. | 38,300 | 4,864 | |
| 86,521 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 490,123 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 14.7% | |||
Beverages - 3.7% | |||
Beam, Inc. | 169,300 | 8,673 | |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | 1,006,200 | 39,725 | |
Grupo Modelo SAB de CV Series C | 5,021,100 | 31,840 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 1,480,300 | 103,577 | |
| 183,815 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.4% | |||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 1,025,800 | 41,832 | |
Drogasil SA | 1,580,678 | 11,003 | |
Walgreen Co. | 417,300 | 13,796 | |
| 66,631 | ||
Food Products - 2.0% | |||
Danone | 415,100 | 26,097 | |
Diamond Foods, Inc. | 465,300 | 15,015 | |
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a) | 294,400 | 13,204 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Food Products - continued | |||
Kraft Foods, Inc. Class A | 366,300 | $ 13,685 | |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A | 432,800 | 29,746 | |
| 97,747 | ||
Household Products - 1.5% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 419,200 | 38,730 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 483,200 | 35,544 | |
| 74,274 | ||
Personal Products - 1.0% | |||
Herbalife Ltd. | 900,200 | 46,513 | |
Tobacco - 5.1% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | 738,200 | 35,024 | |
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC | 977,022 | 36,950 | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | 9,575 | 45,035 | |
Lorillard, Inc. | 319,400 | 36,412 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 1,262,300 | 99,065 | |
| 252,486 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 721,466 | ||
ENERGY - 11.1% | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.1% | |||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 483,800 | 36,928 | |
Apache Corp. | 172,700 | 15,643 | |
BP PLC sponsored ADR | 407,900 | 17,434 | |
Bumi PLC | 548,942 | 7,503 | |
Chevron Corp. | 1,447,100 | 153,971 | |
EV Energy Partners LP | 319,600 | 21,062 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,351,600 | 114,562 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp. (a) | 667,000 | 19,643 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 834,200 | 78,165 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B sponsored ADR | 851,400 | 64,715 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | 893,200 | 18,802 | |
| 548,428 | ||
FINANCIALS - 10.9% | |||
Capital Markets - 0.8% | |||
Morgan Stanley | 1,495,200 | 22,622 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 295,300 | 16,817 | |
| 39,439 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Commercial Banks - 4.2% | |||
M&T Bank Corp. | 171,200 | $ 13,069 | |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 1,486,300 | 26,308 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 1,824,100 | 49,342 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 3,440,667 | 94,825 | |
Zions Bancorporation | 1,445,651 | 23,535 | |
| 207,079 | ||
Consumer Finance - 1.5% | |||
American Express Co. | 1,078,892 | 50,891 | |
Discover Financial Services | 902,600 | 21,662 | |
| 72,553 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 2.5% | |||
Citigroup, Inc. | 1,517,010 | 39,913 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2,493,000 | 82,892 | |
| 122,805 | ||
Insurance - 0.7% | |||
The Chubb Corp. | 530,300 | 36,707 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9% | |||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 331,600 | 43,307 | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.3% | |||
The St. Joe Co. (a)(d) | 870,731 | 12,765 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 534,655 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 12.4% | |||
Biotechnology - 4.0% | |||
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 656,637 | 15,654 | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 222,500 | 15,909 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 1,199,400 | 77,013 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a) | 377,500 | 41,544 | |
Theravance, Inc. (a) | 727,100 | 16,069 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 859,700 | 28,551 | |
| 194,740 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.5% | |||
C. R. Bard, Inc. | 37,600 | 3,215 | |
Covidien PLC | 511,800 | 23,036 | |
| 26,251 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
HEALTH CARE - continued | |||
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.3% | |||
Henry Schein, Inc. (a) | 296,700 | $ 19,116 | |
McKesson Corp. | 549,200 | 42,788 | |
| 61,904 | ||
Pharmaceuticals - 6.6% | |||
Elan Corp. PLC sponsored ADR (a) | 2,044,596 | 28,093 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 648,700 | 26,960 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR | 569,400 | 25,982 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 890,700 | 58,412 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1,004,700 | 37,877 | |
Perrigo Co. | 381,700 | 37,139 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | 2,299,100 | 49,753 | |
Shire PLC | 1,103,700 | 38,362 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) | 477,200 | 22,332 | |
| 324,910 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 607,805 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 10.3% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 3.8% | |||
Precision Castparts Corp. | 382,100 | 62,966 | |
Textron, Inc. | 545,800 | 10,092 | |
The Boeing Co. | 802,200 | 58,841 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 738,600 | 53,984 | |
| 185,883 | ||
Building Products - 0.6% | |||
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 639,023 | 28,034 | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | |||
Fluor Corp. | 142,000 | 7,136 | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.7% | |||
Danaher Corp. | 790,900 | 37,204 | |
Machinery - 2.1% | |||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 533,900 | 48,371 | |
Cummins, Inc. | 465,500 | 40,973 | |
Joy Global, Inc. | 180,800 | 13,555 | |
| 102,899 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INDUSTRIALS - continued | |||
Road & Rail - 3.0% | |||
CSX Corp. | 2,265,300 | $ 47,707 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 928,600 | 98,376 | |
| 146,083 | ||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 507,239 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 21.8% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.5% | |||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 955,200 | 44,216 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 1,455,700 | 79,627 | |
| 123,843 | ||
Computers & Peripherals - 6.0% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 732,700 | 296,745 | |
Electronic Equipment & Components - 1.6% | |||
Amphenol Corp. Class A | 1,058,638 | 48,052 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) | 771,100 | 28,847 | |
| 76,899 | ||
Internet Software & Services - 3.1% | |||
eBay, Inc. (a) | 1,195,300 | 36,253 | |
Facebook, Inc. Class B (e) | 260,071 | 6,502 | |
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 168,900 | 109,093 | |
| 151,848 | ||
IT Services - 3.6% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 634,200 | 33,758 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 355,100 | 22,836 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 698,800 | 18,581 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 292,600 | 53,803 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 126,100 | 47,013 | |
| 175,991 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3% | |||
ASML Holding NV | 1,344,100 | 56,170 | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. | 310,300 | 8,955 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV (a) | 594,300 | 9,134 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 1,877,100 | 14,491 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 1,818,100 | 23,472 | |
| 112,222 | ||
Software - 2.7% | |||
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) | 428,600 | 22,519 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) | 775,300 | 47,076 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Software - continued | |||
Oracle Corp. | 1,712,500 | $ 43,926 | |
Solera Holdings, Inc. | 433,181 | 19,294 | |
| 132,815 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 1,070,363 | ||
MATERIALS - 3.3% | |||
Chemicals - 1.1% | |||
Monsanto Co. | 353,600 | 24,777 | |
W.R. Grace & Co. (a) | 670,400 | 30,785 | |
| 55,562 | ||
Metals & Mining - 2.2% | |||
Goldcorp, Inc. | 723,000 | 32,096 | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | 1,470,132 | 44,502 | |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 346,500 | 20,793 | |
Walter Energy, Inc. | 199,000 | 12,051 | |
| 109,442 | ||
TOTAL MATERIALS | 165,004 | ||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.3% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.3% | |||
American Tower Corp. Class A | 363,800 | 21,832 | |
Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR | 1,434,800 | 40,217 | |
| 62,049 | ||
UTILITIES - 3.5% | |||
Electric Utilities - 2.7% | |||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 778,600 | 32,164 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | 244,400 | 5,377 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | 418,600 | 18,544 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 658,100 | 40,065 | |
PPL Corp. | 666,600 | 19,611 | |
Progress Energy, Inc. | 131,300 | 7,355 | |
Southern Co. | 171,200 | 7,925 | |
| 131,041 | ||
Gas Utilities - 0.7% | |||
ONEOK, Inc. | 394,100 | 34,165 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
UTILITIES - continued | |||
Multi-Utilities - 0.1% | |||
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 130,500 | $ 8,095 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 173,301 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,508,772) |
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Money Market Funds - 1.4% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 65,440,117 | 65,440 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b)(c) | 3,025,600 | 3,026 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $68,466) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.7% (Cost $4,577,238) | 4,948,899 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.7)% | (32,842) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 4,916,057 |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
(e) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $6,502,000 or 0.1% of net assets. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost (000s) |
Facebook, Inc. Class B | 3/31/11 - 5/19/11 | $ 6,504 |
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 | $ 112 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 317 |
Total | $ 429 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 tables below, please refer to the Security 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 | $ 490,123 | $ 490,123 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 721,466 | 686,442 | 35,024 | - |
Energy | 548,428 | 548,428 | - | - |
Financials | 534,655 | 534,655 | - | - |
Health Care | 607,805 | 569,443 | 38,362 | - |
Industrials | 507,239 | 507,239 | - | - |
Information Technology | 1,070,363 | 1,063,861 | - | 6,502 |
Materials | 165,004 | 165,004 | - | - |
Telecommunication Services | 62,049 | 62,049 | - | - |
Utilities | 173,301 | 173,301 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 68,466 | 68,466 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 4,948,899 | $ 4,869,011 | $ 73,386 | $ 6,502 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value: |
(Amounts in thousands) |
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Investments in Securities: | |
Beginning Balance | $ 6,502 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | - |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | - |
Cost of Purchases | - |
Proceeds of Sales | - |
Amortization/Accretion | - |
Transfers in to Level 3 | - |
Transfers out of Level 3 | - |
Ending Balance | $ 6,502 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at December 31, 2011 | $ - |
The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations. |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 85.0% |
United Kingdom | 4.7% |
Ireland | 1.8% |
Netherlands | 1.3% |
Canada | 1.1% |
Cayman Islands | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 5.1% |
| 100.0% |
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 amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,909) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $4,508,772) | $ 4,880,433 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $68,466) | 68,466 |
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Total Investments (cost $4,577,238) |
| $ 4,948,899 |
Cash |
| 1 |
Receivable for investments sold | 18,111 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 2,109 | |
Dividends receivable | 7,295 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 12 | |
Prepaid expenses | 15 | |
Other receivables | 264 | |
Total assets | 4,976,706 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 36,147 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 18,945 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,436 | |
Other affiliated payables | 883 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 212 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 3,026 | |
Total liabilities | 60,649 | |
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Net Assets | $ 4,916,057 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 5,018,536 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (765) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (473,414) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 371,700 | |
Net Assets | $ 4,916,057 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Fidelity Fund: | $ 31.15 | |
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Class K: | $ 31.14 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | Six months ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 39,512 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 429 |
Total income |
| 39,941 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 8,930 | |
Transfer agent fees | 4,846 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 546 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 87 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 17 | |
Registration fees | 45 | |
Audit | 45 | |
Legal | 27 | |
Miscellaneous | 24 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 14,567 | |
Expense reductions | (208) | 14,359 |
Net investment income (loss) | 25,582 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | (77,087) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (418) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| (77,505) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (440,374) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (42) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (440,416) |
Net gain (loss) | (517,921) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (492,339) |
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 December 31, 2011 | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 25,582 | $ 48,655 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (77,505) | 481,210 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (440,416) | 1,002,664 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (492,339) | 1,532,529 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (36,948) | (48,886) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (289,847) | (586,286) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (819,134) | 897,357 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 5,735,191 | 4,837,834 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $765 and undistributed net investment income of $10,601, respectively) | $ 4,916,057 | $ 5,735,191 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Fidelity Fund
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | ||||
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| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.95 | $ 35.69 | $ 38.98 | $ 32.55 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .15 | .27 G | .23 | .44 | .37 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.12) | 8.27 | 2.25 | (10.77) | (1.65) | 6.45 |
Total from investment operations | (2.97) | 8.54 | 2.48 | (10.33) | (1.28) | 6.75 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.23) | (.27) | (.35) | (.42) | (.38) | (.32) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.99) | (1.63) | - |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.27) | (.35) | (1.41) | (2.01) | (.32) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 31.15 | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.95 | $ 35.69 | $ 38.98 |
Total Return B,C | (8.64)% | 32.89% | 10.40% | (29.74)% | (3.73)% | 20.86% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | .59% A | .59% | .61% | .64% | .56% | .57% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .59% A | .59% | .61% | .64% | .56% | .57% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .58% A | .58% | .60% | .64% | .55% | .56% |
Net investment income (loss) | .98% A | .86% G | .82% | 1.73% | .98% | .86% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 4,268 | $ 5,072 | $ 4,412 | $ 4,442 | $ 7,174 | $ 7,418 |
Portfolio turnover rate F | 106% A | 88% | 77% | 91% | 80% | 50% |
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 special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .60%.
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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class K
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
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| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.96 | $ 35.70 | $ 37.54 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .18 | .32 G | .28 | .42 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.12) | 8.27 | 2.24 | (10.70) | (1.89) |
Total from investment operations | (2.94) | 8.59 | 2.52 | (10.28) | (1.84) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.27) | (.32) | (.40) | (.47) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.99) | - |
Total distributions | (.27) | (.32) | (.40) | (1.46) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 31.14 | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.96 | $ 35.70 |
Total Return B,C | (8.55)% | 33.10% | 10.54% | (29.59)% | (4.90)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E,I |
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Expenses before reductions | .43% A | .43% | .44% | .45% | .43% A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .43% A | .43% | .44% | .45% | .43% A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .42% A | .42% | .43% | .45% | .43% A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.14% A | 1.02% G | .99% | 1.92% | 1.00% A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 648 | $ 663 | $ 426 | $ 274 | $ 95 |
Portfolio turnover rate F | 106% A | 88% | 77% | 91% | 80% |
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 special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .76%.
H For the period May 9, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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 Fidelity® Fund and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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 fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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:
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Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 securities, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are 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 each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on
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Investment Transactions and Income - continued
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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
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, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards, partnerships 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 | $ 587,407 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (240,105) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 347,302 |
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Tax cost | $ 4,601,597 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (173,441) |
2018 | (200,139) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (373,580) |
4. Operating Policies.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,652,196 and $2,860,119, respectively.
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6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .09% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate was .35% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, 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 Fidelity Fund. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of |
Fidelity Fund | $ 4,682 | .21 |
Class K | 164 | .05 |
| $ 4,846 |
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* Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $55 for the period.
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 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 $7 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
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(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. 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 $317. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
9. Expense Reductions.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's operating expenses. During the period, this reimbursement reduced the fund's expenses by $47.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $160 for the period.
In addition, through arrangements with each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, credits reduced each class' transfer agent expense as noted in the table below.
| Transfer Agent |
Class K | $ 1 |
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10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
From net investment income |
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Fidelity Fund | $ 31,576 | $ 43,443 |
Class K | 5,372 | 5,443 |
Total | $ 36,948 | $ 48,886 |
11. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Fidelity Fund |
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Shares sold | 4,958 | 12,228 | $ 156,183 | $ 381,793 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 967 | 1,352 | 29,465 | 40,642 |
Shares redeemed | (16,568) | (35,089) | (521,122) | (1,103,552) |
Net increase (decrease) | (10,643) | (21,509) | $ (335,474) | $ (681,117) |
Class K |
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Shares sold | 4,142 | 6,007 | $ 128,755 | $ 189,048 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 176 | 180 | 5,372 | 5,443 |
Shares redeemed | (2,813) | (3,216) | (88,500) | (99,660) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,505 | 2,971 | $ 45,627 | $ 94,831 |
12. 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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Proxy Voting Results
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 10, 2011. The results of votes taken among shareholders on the proposals before them are reported below. Each vote reported represents one dollar of net asset value held on the record date for the meeting.
PROPOSAL 1 | ||
To amend the fund's fundamental investment policies to remove references relating to selecting securities for income characteristics. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 2,216,149,778.24 | 74.262 |
Against | 568,108,489.09 | 19.037 |
Abstain | 199,977,103.94 | 6.701 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
PROPOSAL 2 | ||
Contingent upon the approval of Proposal 3, to increase the individual fund fee rate component of the management fee to 0.30%. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 1,710,896,326.31 | 57.331 |
Against | 1,114,308,132.65 | 37.340 |
Abstain | 159,030,912.31 | 5.329 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
PROPOSAL 3 | ||
Contingent upon the approval of Proposal 2, to include a performance adjustment component to the management fee and to give the Trustees the authority to change the fund's performance adjustment index going forward, without a shareholder vote, subject to applicable law. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 1,765,324,795.01 | 59.155 |
Against | 1,046,524,203.94 | 35.068 |
Abstain | 172,386,372.32 | 5.777 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of Class K and the retail class of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Morningstar, Inc. as having an investment style similar to that of the fund based on underlying portfolio holdings. The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (bottom of box) and the 75th percentile return (top of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.
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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of the retail class of the fund (the class with the longer performance record) was in the second quartile for the one- and five-year periods and the fourth quartile for the three-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods, although the five-year cumulative total return of the retail class compared favorably to its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance between the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for the higher expense class. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 6% means that 94% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee 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 ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010.
Furthermore, the Board considered that, on January 19, 2011, related to its request that FMR consider adding performance fees to more equity funds, the Board voted to approve an amended management contract for the fund and to submit the amended management contract to shareholders for their approval. Shareholders did not approve the amended management contract.
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.
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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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. 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 each class ranked below its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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.
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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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately 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
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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. | |
Proxy Voting Results |
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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Chairman's Message
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Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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.
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| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Fidelity Fund | .59% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 913.60 | $ 2.84 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.17 | $ 3.00 |
Class K | .43% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 914.50 | $ 2.07 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.97 | $ 2.19 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 6.0 | 3.8 |
Chevron Corp. | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 2.2 | 0.4 |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 2.0 | 1.6 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 2.0 | 2.1 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1.9 | 2.0 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| 25.0 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 21.8 | 17.5 |
Consumer Staples | 14.7 | 11.4 |
Health Care | 12.4 | 12.2 |
Energy | 11.1 | 15.3 |
Financials | 10.9 | 12.4 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks 99.3% |
| Stocks 97.7% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 15.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 19.4% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 99.3% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.0% | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.9% | |||
McDonald's Corp. | 693,300 | $ 69,559 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 1,680,400 | 77,315 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 733,300 | 43,272 | |
| 190,146 | ||
Household Durables - 0.2% | |||
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. (a) | 236,100 | 12,402 | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.9% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 270,300 | 46,789 | |
Media - 1.7% | |||
The Walt Disney Co. | 1,204,600 | 45,173 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | 1,020,600 | 36,884 | |
| 82,057 | ||
Specialty Retail - 1.5% | |||
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 1,485,900 | 37,712 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 534,400 | 34,496 | |
| 72,208 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.8% | |||
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 591,373 | 81,657 | |
VF Corp. | 38,300 | 4,864 | |
| 86,521 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 490,123 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 14.7% | |||
Beverages - 3.7% | |||
Beam, Inc. | 169,300 | 8,673 | |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | 1,006,200 | 39,725 | |
Grupo Modelo SAB de CV Series C | 5,021,100 | 31,840 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 1,480,300 | 103,577 | |
| 183,815 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.4% | |||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 1,025,800 | 41,832 | |
Drogasil SA | 1,580,678 | 11,003 | |
Walgreen Co. | 417,300 | 13,796 | |
| 66,631 | ||
Food Products - 2.0% | |||
Danone | 415,100 | 26,097 | |
Diamond Foods, Inc. | 465,300 | 15,015 | |
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a) | 294,400 | 13,204 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Food Products - continued | |||
Kraft Foods, Inc. Class A | 366,300 | $ 13,685 | |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A | 432,800 | 29,746 | |
| 97,747 | ||
Household Products - 1.5% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 419,200 | 38,730 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 483,200 | 35,544 | |
| 74,274 | ||
Personal Products - 1.0% | |||
Herbalife Ltd. | 900,200 | 46,513 | |
Tobacco - 5.1% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | 738,200 | 35,024 | |
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC | 977,022 | 36,950 | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | 9,575 | 45,035 | |
Lorillard, Inc. | 319,400 | 36,412 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 1,262,300 | 99,065 | |
| 252,486 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 721,466 | ||
ENERGY - 11.1% | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 11.1% | |||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 483,800 | 36,928 | |
Apache Corp. | 172,700 | 15,643 | |
BP PLC sponsored ADR | 407,900 | 17,434 | |
Bumi PLC | 548,942 | 7,503 | |
Chevron Corp. | 1,447,100 | 153,971 | |
EV Energy Partners LP | 319,600 | 21,062 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,351,600 | 114,562 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp. (a) | 667,000 | 19,643 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 834,200 | 78,165 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B sponsored ADR | 851,400 | 64,715 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | 893,200 | 18,802 | |
| 548,428 | ||
FINANCIALS - 10.9% | |||
Capital Markets - 0.8% | |||
Morgan Stanley | 1,495,200 | 22,622 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 295,300 | 16,817 | |
| 39,439 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Commercial Banks - 4.2% | |||
M&T Bank Corp. | 171,200 | $ 13,069 | |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 1,486,300 | 26,308 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 1,824,100 | 49,342 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 3,440,667 | 94,825 | |
Zions Bancorporation | 1,445,651 | 23,535 | |
| 207,079 | ||
Consumer Finance - 1.5% | |||
American Express Co. | 1,078,892 | 50,891 | |
Discover Financial Services | 902,600 | 21,662 | |
| 72,553 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 2.5% | |||
Citigroup, Inc. | 1,517,010 | 39,913 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2,493,000 | 82,892 | |
| 122,805 | ||
Insurance - 0.7% | |||
The Chubb Corp. | 530,300 | 36,707 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.9% | |||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 331,600 | 43,307 | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.3% | |||
The St. Joe Co. (a)(d) | 870,731 | 12,765 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 534,655 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 12.4% | |||
Biotechnology - 4.0% | |||
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | 656,637 | 15,654 | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 222,500 | 15,909 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 1,199,400 | 77,013 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a) | 377,500 | 41,544 | |
Theravance, Inc. (a) | 727,100 | 16,069 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 859,700 | 28,551 | |
| 194,740 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.5% | |||
C. R. Bard, Inc. | 37,600 | 3,215 | |
Covidien PLC | 511,800 | 23,036 | |
| 26,251 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
HEALTH CARE - continued | |||
Health Care Providers & Services - 1.3% | |||
Henry Schein, Inc. (a) | 296,700 | $ 19,116 | |
McKesson Corp. | 549,200 | 42,788 | |
| 61,904 | ||
Pharmaceuticals - 6.6% | |||
Elan Corp. PLC sponsored ADR (a) | 2,044,596 | 28,093 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 648,700 | 26,960 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR | 569,400 | 25,982 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 890,700 | 58,412 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1,004,700 | 37,877 | |
Perrigo Co. | 381,700 | 37,139 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | 2,299,100 | 49,753 | |
Shire PLC | 1,103,700 | 38,362 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) | 477,200 | 22,332 | |
| 324,910 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 607,805 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 10.3% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 3.8% | |||
Precision Castparts Corp. | 382,100 | 62,966 | |
Textron, Inc. | 545,800 | 10,092 | |
The Boeing Co. | 802,200 | 58,841 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 738,600 | 53,984 | |
| 185,883 | ||
Building Products - 0.6% | |||
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 639,023 | 28,034 | |
Construction & Engineering - 0.1% | |||
Fluor Corp. | 142,000 | 7,136 | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 0.7% | |||
Danaher Corp. | 790,900 | 37,204 | |
Machinery - 2.1% | |||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 533,900 | 48,371 | |
Cummins, Inc. | 465,500 | 40,973 | |
Joy Global, Inc. | 180,800 | 13,555 | |
| 102,899 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INDUSTRIALS - continued | |||
Road & Rail - 3.0% | |||
CSX Corp. | 2,265,300 | $ 47,707 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | 928,600 | 98,376 | |
| 146,083 | ||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 507,239 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 21.8% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.5% | |||
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 955,200 | 44,216 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 1,455,700 | 79,627 | |
| 123,843 | ||
Computers & Peripherals - 6.0% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 732,700 | 296,745 | |
Electronic Equipment & Components - 1.6% | |||
Amphenol Corp. Class A | 1,058,638 | 48,052 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) | 771,100 | 28,847 | |
| 76,899 | ||
Internet Software & Services - 3.1% | |||
eBay, Inc. (a) | 1,195,300 | 36,253 | |
Facebook, Inc. Class B (e) | 260,071 | 6,502 | |
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 168,900 | 109,093 | |
| 151,848 | ||
IT Services - 3.6% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 634,200 | 33,758 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 355,100 | 22,836 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 698,800 | 18,581 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 292,600 | 53,803 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 126,100 | 47,013 | |
| 175,991 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3% | |||
ASML Holding NV | 1,344,100 | 56,170 | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. | 310,300 | 8,955 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV (a) | 594,300 | 9,134 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) | 1,877,100 | 14,491 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 1,818,100 | 23,472 | |
| 112,222 | ||
Software - 2.7% | |||
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) | 428,600 | 22,519 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) | 775,300 | 47,076 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Software - continued | |||
Oracle Corp. | 1,712,500 | $ 43,926 | |
Solera Holdings, Inc. | 433,181 | 19,294 | |
| 132,815 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 1,070,363 | ||
MATERIALS - 3.3% | |||
Chemicals - 1.1% | |||
Monsanto Co. | 353,600 | 24,777 | |
W.R. Grace & Co. (a) | 670,400 | 30,785 | |
| 55,562 | ||
Metals & Mining - 2.2% | |||
Goldcorp, Inc. | 723,000 | 32,096 | |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | 1,470,132 | 44,502 | |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 346,500 | 20,793 | |
Walter Energy, Inc. | 199,000 | 12,051 | |
| 109,442 | ||
TOTAL MATERIALS | 165,004 | ||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.3% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.3% | |||
American Tower Corp. Class A | 363,800 | 21,832 | |
Vodafone Group PLC sponsored ADR | 1,434,800 | 40,217 | |
| 62,049 | ||
UTILITIES - 3.5% | |||
Electric Utilities - 2.7% | |||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 778,600 | 32,164 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | 244,400 | 5,377 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | 418,600 | 18,544 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 658,100 | 40,065 | |
PPL Corp. | 666,600 | 19,611 | |
Progress Energy, Inc. | 131,300 | 7,355 | |
Southern Co. | 171,200 | 7,925 | |
| 131,041 | ||
Gas Utilities - 0.7% | |||
ONEOK, Inc. | 394,100 | 34,165 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
UTILITIES - continued | |||
Multi-Utilities - 0.1% | |||
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 130,500 | $ 8,095 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 173,301 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,508,772) |
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Money Market Funds - 1.4% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 65,440,117 | 65,440 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b)(c) | 3,025,600 | 3,026 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $68,466) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 100.7% (Cost $4,577,238) | 4,948,899 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.7)% | (32,842) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 4,916,057 |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
(e) Restricted securities - Investment in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At the end of the period, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $6,502,000 or 0.1% of net assets. |
Additional information on each restricted holding is as follows: |
Security | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost (000s) |
Facebook, Inc. Class B | 3/31/11 - 5/19/11 | $ 6,504 |
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 | $ 112 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 317 |
Total | $ 429 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 tables below, please refer to the Security 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 | $ 490,123 | $ 490,123 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 721,466 | 686,442 | 35,024 | - |
Energy | 548,428 | 548,428 | - | - |
Financials | 534,655 | 534,655 | - | - |
Health Care | 607,805 | 569,443 | 38,362 | - |
Industrials | 507,239 | 507,239 | - | - |
Information Technology | 1,070,363 | 1,063,861 | - | 6,502 |
Materials | 165,004 | 165,004 | - | - |
Telecommunication Services | 62,049 | 62,049 | - | - |
Utilities | 173,301 | 173,301 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 68,466 | 68,466 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 4,948,899 | $ 4,869,011 | $ 73,386 | $ 6,502 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value: |
(Amounts in thousands) |
|
Investments in Securities: | |
Beginning Balance | $ 6,502 |
Total Realized Gain (Loss) | - |
Total Unrealized Gain (Loss) | - |
Cost of Purchases | - |
Proceeds of Sales | - |
Amortization/Accretion | - |
Transfers in to Level 3 | - |
Transfers out of Level 3 | - |
Ending Balance | $ 6,502 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at December 31, 2011 | $ - |
The information used in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any Investments in Securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any Security or Instrument where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period. The cost of purchases and the proceeds of sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) disclosed in the reconciliation are included in Net Gain (Loss) on the Fund's Statement of Operations. |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 85.0% |
United Kingdom | 4.7% |
Ireland | 1.8% |
Netherlands | 1.3% |
Canada | 1.1% |
Cayman Islands | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 5.1% |
| 100.0% |
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 amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $2,909) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $4,508,772) | $ 4,880,433 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $68,466) | 68,466 |
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Total Investments (cost $4,577,238) |
| $ 4,948,899 |
Cash |
| 1 |
Receivable for investments sold | 18,111 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 2,109 | |
Dividends receivable | 7,295 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 12 | |
Prepaid expenses | 15 | |
Other receivables | 264 | |
Total assets | 4,976,706 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 36,147 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 18,945 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,436 | |
Other affiliated payables | 883 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 212 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 3,026 | |
Total liabilities | 60,649 | |
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Net Assets | $ 4,916,057 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 5,018,536 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (765) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (473,414) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 371,700 | |
Net Assets | $ 4,916,057 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Fidelity Fund: | $ 31.15 | |
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Class K: | $ 31.14 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | Six months ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 39,512 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 429 |
Total income |
| 39,941 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 8,930 | |
Transfer agent fees | 4,846 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 546 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 87 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 17 | |
Registration fees | 45 | |
Audit | 45 | |
Legal | 27 | |
Miscellaneous | 24 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 14,567 | |
Expense reductions | (208) | 14,359 |
Net investment income (loss) | 25,582 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | (77,087) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (418) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| (77,505) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (440,374) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (42) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (440,416) |
Net gain (loss) | (517,921) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (492,339) |
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 December 31, 2011 | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 25,582 | $ 48,655 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (77,505) | 481,210 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (440,416) | 1,002,664 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (492,339) | 1,532,529 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (36,948) | (48,886) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (289,847) | (586,286) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (819,134) | 897,357 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 5,735,191 | 4,837,834 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $765 and undistributed net investment income of $10,601, respectively) | $ 4,916,057 | $ 5,735,191 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Fidelity Fund
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | ||||
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Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.95 | $ 35.69 | $ 38.98 | $ 32.55 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .15 | .27 G | .23 | .44 | .37 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.12) | 8.27 | 2.25 | (10.77) | (1.65) | 6.45 |
Total from investment operations | (2.97) | 8.54 | 2.48 | (10.33) | (1.28) | 6.75 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.23) | (.27) | (.35) | (.42) | (.38) | (.32) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.99) | (1.63) | - |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.27) | (.35) | (1.41) | (2.01) | (.32) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 31.15 | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.95 | $ 35.69 | $ 38.98 |
Total Return B,C | (8.64)% | 32.89% | 10.40% | (29.74)% | (3.73)% | 20.86% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | .59% A | .59% | .61% | .64% | .56% | .57% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .59% A | .59% | .61% | .64% | .56% | .57% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .58% A | .58% | .60% | .64% | .55% | .56% |
Net investment income (loss) | .98% A | .86% G | .82% | 1.73% | .98% | .86% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 4,268 | $ 5,072 | $ 4,412 | $ 4,442 | $ 7,174 | $ 7,418 |
Portfolio turnover rate F | 106% A | 88% | 77% | 91% | 80% | 50% |
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 special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .60%.
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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class K
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
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Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.96 | $ 35.70 | $ 37.54 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) D | .18 | .32 G | .28 | .42 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.12) | 8.27 | 2.24 | (10.70) | (1.89) |
Total from investment operations | (2.94) | 8.59 | 2.52 | (10.28) | (1.84) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.27) | (.32) | (.40) | (.47) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.99) | - |
Total distributions | (.27) | (.32) | (.40) | (1.46) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 31.14 | $ 34.35 | $ 26.08 | $ 23.96 | $ 35.70 |
Total Return B,C | (8.55)% | 33.10% | 10.54% | (29.59)% | (4.90)% |
Ratios to Average Net Assets E,I |
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Expenses before reductions | .43% A | .43% | .44% | .45% | .43% A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .43% A | .43% | .44% | .45% | .43% A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .42% A | .42% | .43% | .45% | .43% A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.14% A | 1.02% G | .99% | 1.92% | 1.00% A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 648 | $ 663 | $ 426 | $ 274 | $ 95 |
Portfolio turnover rate F | 106% A | 88% | 77% | 91% | 80% |
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 special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .76%.
H For the period May 9, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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 Fidelity® Fund and Class K shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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 fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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:
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Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 securities, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are 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 each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on
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Investment Transactions and Income - continued
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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
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, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, deferred trustees compensation, capital loss carryforwards, partnerships 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 | $ 587,407 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (240,105) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 347,302 |
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Tax cost | $ 4,601,597 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (173,441) |
2018 | (200,139) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (373,580) |
4. Operating Policies.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $2,652,196 and $2,860,119, respectively.
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6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .09% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate was .35% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, 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 Fidelity Fund. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of |
Fidelity Fund | $ 4,682 | .21 |
Class K | 164 | .05 |
| $ 4,846 |
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* Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $55 for the period.
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 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 $7 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. 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 $317. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
9. Expense Reductions.
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's operating expenses. During the period, this reimbursement reduced the fund's expenses by $47.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $160 for the period.
In addition, through arrangements with each class' transfer agent, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, credits reduced each class' transfer agent expense as noted in the table below.
| Transfer Agent |
Class K | $ 1 |
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10. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
From net investment income |
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Fidelity Fund | $ 31,576 | $ 43,443 |
Class K | 5,372 | 5,443 |
Total | $ 36,948 | $ 48,886 |
11. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Fidelity Fund |
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Shares sold | 4,958 | 12,228 | $ 156,183 | $ 381,793 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 967 | 1,352 | 29,465 | 40,642 |
Shares redeemed | (16,568) | (35,089) | (521,122) | (1,103,552) |
Net increase (decrease) | (10,643) | (21,509) | $ (335,474) | $ (681,117) |
Class K |
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Shares sold | 4,142 | 6,007 | $ 128,755 | $ 189,048 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 176 | 180 | 5,372 | 5,443 |
Shares redeemed | (2,813) | (3,216) | (88,500) | (99,660) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,505 | 2,971 | $ 45,627 | $ 94,831 |
12. 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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Proxy Voting Results
A special meeting of the fund's shareholders was held on August 10, 2011. The results of votes taken among shareholders on the proposals before them are reported below. Each vote reported represents one dollar of net asset value held on the record date for the meeting.
PROPOSAL 1 | ||
To amend the fund's fundamental investment policies to remove references relating to selecting securities for income characteristics. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 2,216,149,778.24 | 74.262 |
Against | 568,108,489.09 | 19.037 |
Abstain | 199,977,103.94 | 6.701 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
PROPOSAL 2 | ||
Contingent upon the approval of Proposal 3, to increase the individual fund fee rate component of the management fee to 0.30%. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 1,710,896,326.31 | 57.331 |
Against | 1,114,308,132.65 | 37.340 |
Abstain | 159,030,912.31 | 5.329 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
PROPOSAL 3 | ||
Contingent upon the approval of Proposal 2, to include a performance adjustment component to the management fee and to give the Trustees the authority to change the fund's performance adjustment index going forward, without a shareholder vote, subject to applicable law. | ||
| # of | % of |
Affirmative | 1,765,324,795.01 | 59.155 |
Against | 1,046,524,203.94 | 35.068 |
Abstain | 172,386,372.32 | 5.777 |
TOTAL | 2,984,235,371.27 | 100.000 |
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of Class K and the retail class of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a peer group of mutual funds identified by Morningstar, Inc. as having an investment style similar to that of the fund based on underlying portfolio holdings. The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (bottom of box) and the 75th percentile return (top of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated.
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The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of the retail class of the fund (the class with the longer performance record) was in the second quartile for the one- and five-year periods and the fourth quartile for the three-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods, although the five-year cumulative total return of the retail class compared favorably to its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance between the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for the higher expense class. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 6% means that 94% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee 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 ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010.
Furthermore, the Board considered that, on January 19, 2011, related to its request that FMR consider adding performance fees to more equity funds, the Board voted to approve an amended management contract for the fund and to submit the amended management contract to shareholders for their approval. Shareholders did not approve the amended management contract.
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.
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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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. 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 each class ranked below its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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.
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Management Fees - continued
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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Growth Discovery Fund
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December 31, 2011
Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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, | |
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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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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.
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Shareholder Expense Example - continued
| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Growth Discovery | .73% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 924.00 | $ 3.53 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.47 | $ 3.71 |
Class K | .55% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 925.10 | $ 2.66 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.37 | $ 2.80 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 8.7 | 5.9 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 4.1 | 3.2 |
United Technologies Corp. | 2.5 | 3.0 |
McDonald's Corp. | 2.4 | 1.4 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 2.2 | 3.6 |
Accenture PLC Class A | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.6 | 3.2 |
Danaher Corp. | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 1.5 | 1.1 |
Starbucks Corp. | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| 27.8 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 32.9 | 30.8 |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.6 | 12.9 |
Industrials | 14.4 | 17.7 |
Energy | 9.6 | 14.4 |
Consumer Staples | 8.7 | 3.9 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks 96.5% |
| Stocks 98.6% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 14.4% |
| ** Foreign investments | 19.7% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.5% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 16.6% | |||
Auto Components - 1.0% | |||
Gentex Corp. | 319,579 | $ 9,456 | |
Automobiles - 1.2% | |||
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 210,894 | 8,197 | |
Tesla Motors, Inc. (a)(d) | 133,392 | 3,810 | |
| 12,007 | ||
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.3% | |||
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA | 201,400 | 2,173 | |
Kroton Educacional SA: | |||
rights 1/23/12 (a) | 45,238 | 13 | |
unit (a) | 112,200 | 1,107 | |
| 3,293 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.1% | |||
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. | 24,400 | 501 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | 4,607 | 1,556 | |
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (a) | 38,600 | 964 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 234,000 | 23,477 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 294,826 | 13,565 | |
| 40,063 | ||
Household Durables - 0.5% | |||
Tupperware Brands Corp. | 93,608 | 5,239 | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.1% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 61,008 | 10,560 | |
Media - 0.4% | |||
Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (non-vtg.) (a) | 112,550 | 4,243 | |
Multiline Retail - 1.6% | |||
Dollar General Corp. (a) | 120,658 | 4,964 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | 12,200 | 1,014 | |
Dollarama, Inc. | 184,190 | 8,048 | |
Dollarama, Inc. (a)(e) | 25,900 | 1,132 | |
| 15,158 | ||
Specialty Retail - 5.3% | |||
AutoZone, Inc. (a) | 16,580 | 5,388 | |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a) | 121,795 | 7,060 | |
GNC Holdings, Inc. | 140,678 | 4,073 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 83,500 | 3,510 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 216,355 | 5,491 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 167,666 | 7,969 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 105,109 | 6,785 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued | |||
Specialty Retail - continued | |||
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (a) | 101,424 | $ 6,584 | |
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a) | 126,105 | 5,029 | |
| 51,889 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1% | |||
Burberry Group PLC | 47,421 | 873 | |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | 85,815 | 8,270 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 10,332 | 1,427 | |
| 10,570 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 162,478 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.7% | |||
Beverages - 1.3% | |||
The Coca-Cola Co. | 182,300 | 12,756 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.7% | |||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 20,600 | 1,716 | |
Drogasil SA | 172,924 | 1,204 | |
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 56,396 | 3,924 | |
| 6,844 | ||
Food Products - 1.4% | |||
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a)(d) | 173,396 | 7,777 | |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A | 88,431 | 6,078 | |
| 13,855 | ||
Household Products - 1.4% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 117,803 | 10,884 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 36,865 | 2,459 | |
| 13,343 | ||
Personal Products - 1.4% | |||
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A | 12,934 | 1,453 | |
Herbalife Ltd. | 226,884 | 11,723 | |
| 13,176 | ||
Tobacco - 2.5% | |||
Altria Group, Inc. | 32,870 | 975 | |
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 90,700 | 8,606 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Tobacco - continued | |||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 172,200 | $ 13,514 | |
Swedish Match Co. | 43,600 | 1,548 | |
| 24,643 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 84,617 | ||
ENERGY - 9.6% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.2% | |||
Baker Hughes, Inc. | 81,677 | 3,973 | |
Cameron International Corp. (a) | 79,600 | 3,916 | |
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a) | 94,205 | 4,702 | |
Halliburton Co. | 254,003 | 8,766 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 75,500 | 5,133 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. | 145,256 | 6,701 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 119,056 | 8,133 | |
| 41,324 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.4% | |||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 43,881 | 3,349 | |
Apache Corp. | 28,359 | 2,569 | |
Atlas Pipeline Partners, LP | 160,263 | 5,954 | |
Concho Resources, Inc. (a) | 51,521 | 4,830 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 186,000 | 15,765 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd. | 212,933 | 2,611 | |
Noble Energy, Inc. | 36,500 | 3,445 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 118,727 | 11,125 | |
ONEOK Partners LP | 19,784 | 1,142 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 20,800 | 1,861 | |
| 52,651 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 93,975 | ||
FINANCIALS - 2.5% | |||
Capital Markets - 1.1% | |||
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 26,491 | 4,722 | |
GP Investments Ltd. (depositary receipt) (a) | 362,094 | 772 | |
Invesco Ltd. | 200,421 | 4,026 | |
JMP Group, Inc. | 30,045 | 215 | |
Noah Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)(d) | 104,250 | 641 | |
| 10,376 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Consumer Finance - 0.1% | |||
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. | 37,544 | $ 432 | |
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. | 104,998 | 834 | |
| 1,266 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 0.9% | |||
CME Group, Inc. | 37,158 | 9,054 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.3% | |||
Public Storage | 20,530 | 2,760 | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1% | |||
BR Malls Participacoes SA | 48,300 | 470 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 23,926 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 4.3% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.8% | |||
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 34,700 | 581 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 49,100 | 3,153 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a) | 32,779 | 3,607 | |
| 7,341 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4% | |||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a) | 27,100 | 1,916 | |
The Cooper Companies, Inc. | 26,469 | 1,867 | |
| 3,783 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.2% | |||
VCA Antech, Inc. (a) | 120,559 | 2,381 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 2.9% | |||
Allergan, Inc. | 70,261 | 6,165 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B | 60,177 | 6,914 | |
Perrigo Co. | 16,919 | 1,646 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) (d) | 286,725 | 13,418 | |
| 28,143 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 41,648 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 14.4% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 5.3% | |||
Esterline Technologies Corp. (a) | 60,261 | 3,373 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 90,144 | 4,899 | |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 88,053 | 14,510 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INDUSTRIALS - continued | |||
Aerospace & Defense - continued | |||
TransDigm Group, Inc. (a) | 48,258 | $ 4,617 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 331,385 | 24,221 | |
| 51,620 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 75,345 | 5,515 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8% | |||
Cintas Corp. | 136,771 | 4,761 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc. (a) | 123,465 | 1,667 | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | 32,170 | 1,066 | |
| 7,494 | ||
Electrical Equipment - 1.8% | |||
AMETEK, Inc. | 62,365 | 2,626 | |
Polypore International, Inc. (a) | 123,985 | 5,454 | |
Regal-Beloit Corp. | 46,000 | 2,345 | |
Roper Industries, Inc. | 88,667 | 7,703 | |
| 18,128 | ||
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.5% | |||
Danaher Corp. | 315,600 | 14,846 | |
Machinery - 1.5% | |||
CLARCOR, Inc. | 151,951 | 7,596 | |
Graco, Inc. | 25,123 | 1,027 | |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 195,391 | 5,954 | |
| 14,577 | ||
Professional Services - 1.8% | |||
Advisory Board Co. (a) | 48,877 | 3,627 | |
Equifax, Inc. | 93,066 | 3,605 | |
IHS, Inc. Class A (a) | 59,385 | 5,117 | |
Qualicorp SA | 164,700 | 1,481 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 130,937 | 3,726 | |
| 17,556 | ||
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.1% | |||
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A | 18,500 | 1,324 | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 52,738 | 9,872 | |
| 11,196 | ||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 140,932 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 32.9% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 391,632 | $ 21,422 | |
Computers & Peripherals - 9.3% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 210,581 | 85,286 | |
SanDisk Corp. (a) | 122,049 | 6,006 | |
| 91,292 | ||
Internet Software & Services - 7.8% | |||
Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a) | 69,662 | 8,114 | |
Bankrate, Inc. | 28,000 | 602 | |
Dice Holdings, Inc. (a) | 203,058 | 1,683 | |
eBay, Inc. (a) | 175,687 | 5,329 | |
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 62,357 | 40,276 | |
KIT Digital, Inc. (a)(d) | 378,896 | 3,202 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 28,658 | 2,279 | |
Responsys, Inc. | 120,968 | 1,075 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc. (a) | 23,900 | 620 | |
Velti PLC (a) | 334,159 | 2,272 | |
VeriSign, Inc. | 301,324 | 10,763 | |
| 76,215 | ||
IT Services - 3.6% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 340,535 | 18,127 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 136,270 | 8,764 | |
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. | 181,242 | 4,415 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 6,400 | 2,386 | |
ServiceSource International, Inc. | 65,842 | 1,033 | |
| 34,725 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.9% | |||
Analog Devices, Inc. | 27,824 | 996 | |
ARM Holdings PLC sponsored ADR | 93,197 | 2,579 | |
ASML Holding NV | 60,800 | 2,541 | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. | 102,007 | 2,944 | |
Broadcom Corp. Class A | 166,748 | 4,896 | |
Linear Technology Corp. | 83,300 | 2,501 | |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (a) | 180,100 | 2,494 | |
| 18,951 | ||
Software - 8.1% | |||
ANSYS, Inc. (a) | 81,558 | 4,672 | |
Ariba, Inc. (a) | 325,139 | 9,130 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) | 146,098 | 7,676 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) | 182,890 | 11,105 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Software - continued | |||
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. | 135,500 | $ 2,042 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a) | 220,116 | 4,534 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 163,253 | 8,585 | |
Jive Software, Inc. | 15,200 | 243 | |
Mitek Systems, Inc. (a)(d) | 120,039 | 870 | |
Oracle Corp. | 329,371 | 8,448 | |
RealPage, Inc. (a) | 80,832 | 2,043 | |
Red Hat, Inc. (a) | 81,700 | 3,373 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 77,766 | 7,890 | |
SolarWinds, Inc. (a) | 115,527 | 3,229 | |
VMware, Inc. Class A (a) | 57,275 | 4,765 | |
| 78,605 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 321,210 | ||
MATERIALS - 4.7% | |||
Chemicals - 3.5% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 24,876 | 1,008 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 15,200 | 2,204 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 80,000 | 4,625 | |
FMC Corp. | 68,373 | 5,883 | |
Monsanto Co. | 78,881 | 5,527 | |
Praxair, Inc. | 89,000 | 9,514 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | 23,900 | 2,134 | |
W.R. Grace & Co. (a) | 66,573 | 3,057 | |
| 33,952 | ||
Metals & Mining - 1.2% | |||
Kenmare Resources PLC (a) | 1,214,702 | 868 | |
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (a) | 332,713 | 381 | |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 185,219 | 11,115 | |
| 12,364 | ||
TOTAL MATERIALS | 46,316 | ||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 2.2% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.2% | |||
American Tower Corp. Class A | 143,828 | 8,631 | |
SBA Communications Corp. Class A (a) | 91,712 | 3,940 | |
TIM Participacoes SA sponsored ADR | 363,514 | 9,379 | |
| 21,950 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
UTILITIES - 0.6% | |||
Gas Utilities - 0.6% | |||
ONEOK, Inc. | 71,800 | $ 6,224 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $870,316) |
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Money Market Funds - 4.5% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 35,677,474 | 35,677 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b)(c) | 8,198,462 | 8,198 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $43,875) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.0% (Cost $914,191) | 987,151 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)% | (10,051) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 977,100 |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $1,132,000 or 0.1% of net assets. |
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 | $ 22 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 116 |
Total | $ 138 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 Security 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 | $ 162,478 | $ 162,478 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 84,617 | 84,617 | - | - |
Energy | 93,975 | 93,975 | - | - |
Financials | 23,926 | 23,926 | - | - |
Health Care | 41,648 | 34,734 | 6,914 | - |
Industrials | 140,932 | 140,932 | - | - |
Information Technology | 321,210 | 321,210 | - | - |
Materials | 46,316 | 46,316 | - | - |
Telecommunication Services | 21,950 | 21,950 | - | - |
Utilities | 6,224 | 6,224 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 43,875 | 43,875 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 987,151 | $ 980,237 | $ 6,914 | $ - |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 85.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Canada | 2.6% |
Cayman Islands | 2.1% |
Brazil | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.3% |
Bermuda | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 3.3% |
| 100.0% |
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 amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $7,921) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $870,316) | $ 943,276 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $43,875) | 43,875 |
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Total Investments (cost $914,191) |
| $ 987,151 |
Receivable for investments sold | 689 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 1,306 | |
Dividends receivable | 399 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 21 | |
Prepaid expenses | 3 | |
Other receivables | 41 | |
Total assets | 989,610 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 614 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 3,063 | |
Accrued management fee | 410 | |
Other affiliated payables | 195 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 30 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 8,198 | |
Total liabilities | 12,510 | |
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Net Assets | $ 977,100 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 1,499,670 | |
Undistributed net investment income | 749 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (596,271) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 72,952 | |
Net Assets | $ 977,100 | |
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Growth Discovery: | $ 13.66 | |
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Class K: | $ 13.65 |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 4,826 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 138 |
Total income |
| 4,964 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 2,818 | |
Performance adjustment | (564) | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,025 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 169 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 29 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3 | |
Registration fees | 29 | |
Audit | 30 | |
Legal | 4 | |
Miscellaneous | 5 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,548 | |
Expense reductions | (21) | 3,527 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,437 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | (6,919) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (230) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| (7,149) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (78,596) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (2) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (78,598) |
Net gain (loss) | (85,747) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (84,310) |
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) | $ 1,437 | $ 3,581 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (7,149) | 102,766 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (78,598) | 165,724 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (84,310) | 272,071 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (2,613) | (2,086) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | (4,056) | (3,054) |
Total distributions | (6,669) | (5,140) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (11,036) | 166,122 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (102,015) | 433,053 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 1,079,115 | 646,062 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $749 and undistributed net investment income of $1,925, respectively) | $ 977,100 | $ 1,079,115 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Growth Discovery
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.88 | $ 10.54 | $ 9.04 | $ 14.61 | $ 14.36 | $ 11.60 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .02 | .05 | .01 | .04 | .09 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.15) | 4.37 | 1.52 | (5.54) | .20 | 2.83 |
Total from investment operations | (1.13) | 4.42 | 1.53 | (5.50) | .29 | 2.90 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.03) | (.03) | (.03) | (.07) | (.04) | (.12) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.05) | (.01) | - | - | (.02) |
Total distributions | (.09) | (.08) | (.03)H | (.07) | (.04) | (.14) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.66 | $ 14.88 | $ 10.54 | $ 9.04 | $ 14.61 | $ 14.36 |
Total ReturnB,C | (7.60)% | 42.09% | 16.96% | (37.75)% | 1.98% | 25.24% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,G |
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Expenses before | .73%A | .63% | .76% | .90% | .91% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .73%A | .63% | .76% | .90% | .91% | .81% |
Expenses net of all | .73%A | .62% | .75% | .89% | .90% | .80% |
Net investment income (loss) | .26%A | .39% | .08% | .36% | .57% | .55% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 828 | $ 932 | $ 604 | $ 777 | $ 1,768 | $ 481 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 83%A | 72% | 87% | 166% | 150% | 199% |
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 class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Total distributions of $.03 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.027 and distributions from net realized gain of $.005 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class K
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008G |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.88 | $ 10.55 | $ 9.05 | $ 14.62 | $ 14.94 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .03 | .08 | .03 | .05 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.15) | 4.36 | 1.53 | (5.53) | (.35) |
Total from investment operations | (1.12) | 4.44 | 1.56 | (5.48) | (.32) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | (.06) | (.05) | (.09) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.05) | (.01) | - | - |
Total distributions | (.11)J | (.11) | (.06)I | (.09) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.65 | $ 14.88 | $ 10.55 | $ 9.05 | $ 14.62 |
Total ReturnB,C | (7.49)% | 42.26% | 17.25% | (37.60)% | (2.14)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,H |
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Expenses before reductions | .55%A | .44% | .53% | .67% | .76%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .55%A | .44% | .53% | .67% | .76%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .55%A | .43% | .52% | .67% | .75%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .44%A | .58% | .31% | .59% | 1.44%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period | $ 149,224 | $ 146,740 | $ 42,570 | $ 30,939 | $ 98 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 83%A | 72% | 87% | 166% | 150% |
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 For the period May 9, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Total distributions of $.06 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.054 and distributions from net realized gain of $.005 per share.
J Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.058 and distributions from net realized gain of $.055 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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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 Growth Discovery and Class K, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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 fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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:
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Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
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Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate 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.
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Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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.
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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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred to wash sales.
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 122,628 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (52,313) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 70,315 |
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Tax cost | $ 916,836 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (324,240) |
2018 | (260,431) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (584,671) |
4. Operating Policies.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
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5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $407,418 and $441,605, respectively.
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ±.20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Growth Discovery as compared to an appropriate benchmark index. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .45% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, 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 Growth Discovery. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of |
Growth Discovery | $ 988 | .23 |
Class K | 37 | .05 |
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Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $7 for the period.
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. 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 $116. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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9. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $21 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 twenty-five dollars.
10. 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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Growth Discovery | $ 2,023 | $ 1,816 |
Class K | 590 | 270 |
Total | $ 2,613 | $ 2,086 |
From net realized gain |
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Growth Discovery | $ 3,518 | $ 2,827 |
Class K | 538 | 227 |
Total | $ 4,056 | $ 3,054 |
11. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Growth Discovery |
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Shares sold | 8,534 | 19,688 | $ 119,723 | $ 275,535 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 395 | 350 | 5,284 | 4,463 |
Shares redeemed | (11,006) | (14,640) | (149,750) | (196,217) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,077) | 5,398 | $ (24,743) | $ 83,781 |
Class K |
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Shares sold | 3,022 | 7,755 | $ 40,649 | $ 109,446 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 84 | 39 | 1,128 | 497 |
Shares redeemed | (2,037) | (1,966) | (28,070) | (27,602) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,069 | 5,828 | $ 13,707 | $ 82,341 |
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12. 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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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of Class K and the retail class of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (bottom of box) and the 75th percentile return (top of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.
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Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of the retail class of the fund (the class with the longer performance record) was in the first quartile for the one-year period, the fourth quartile for the three-year period, and the second quartile for the five-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods, although the one-year total return of the retail class compared favorably to its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance between the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for the higher expense class. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, the record (over the same period) of a Board-approved performance adjustment index. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.
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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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking. The Board noted that the performance adjustment for each year represents calculations for performance periods that differ from the periods shown in the performance charts above.
Furthermore, the Board considered that shareholders approved a prospective change in the index used to calculate the fund's performance adjustment, beginning February 1, 2007. The Board also considered that, because the performance adjustment is based on a rolling 36-month measurement period, during a transition period the fund's performance is compared to a blended index return that reflects the performance of the former index for the portion of the measurement period prior to February 1, 2007 and the performance of the current index for the remainder of the measurement period. The Board noted that the fund's performance adjustments for 2007 through 2010 shown in the chart above reflect the effect of using the blended index return to calculate the fund's performance adjustment.
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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses, as well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. 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.
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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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.
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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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management 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 any potential economies of scale are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.
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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 ultimately 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
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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, | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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.
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Shareholder Expense Example - continued
| Annualized | Beginning | Ending | Expenses Paid |
Growth Discovery | .73% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 924.00 | $ 3.53 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.47 | $ 3.71 |
Class K | .55% |
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|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 925.10 | $ 2.66 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.37 | $ 2.80 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 8.7 | 5.9 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 4.1 | 3.2 |
United Technologies Corp. | 2.5 | 3.0 |
McDonald's Corp. | 2.4 | 1.4 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 2.2 | 3.6 |
Accenture PLC Class A | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.6 | 3.2 |
Danaher Corp. | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 1.5 | 1.1 |
Starbucks Corp. | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| 27.8 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 32.9 | 30.8 |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.6 | 12.9 |
Industrials | 14.4 | 17.7 |
Energy | 9.6 | 14.4 |
Consumer Staples | 8.7 | 3.9 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks 96.5% |
| Stocks 98.6% |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 14.4% |
| ** Foreign investments | 19.7% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.5% | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 16.6% | |||
Auto Components - 1.0% | |||
Gentex Corp. | 319,579 | $ 9,456 | |
Automobiles - 1.2% | |||
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 210,894 | 8,197 | |
Tesla Motors, Inc. (a)(d) | 133,392 | 3,810 | |
| 12,007 | ||
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.3% | |||
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA | 201,400 | 2,173 | |
Kroton Educacional SA: | |||
rights 1/23/12 (a) | 45,238 | 13 | |
unit (a) | 112,200 | 1,107 | |
| 3,293 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.1% | |||
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. | 24,400 | 501 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | 4,607 | 1,556 | |
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (a) | 38,600 | 964 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 234,000 | 23,477 | |
Starbucks Corp. | 294,826 | 13,565 | |
| 40,063 | ||
Household Durables - 0.5% | |||
Tupperware Brands Corp. | 93,608 | 5,239 | |
Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.1% | |||
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | 61,008 | 10,560 | |
Media - 0.4% | |||
Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (non-vtg.) (a) | 112,550 | 4,243 | |
Multiline Retail - 1.6% | |||
Dollar General Corp. (a) | 120,658 | 4,964 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | 12,200 | 1,014 | |
Dollarama, Inc. | 184,190 | 8,048 | |
Dollarama, Inc. (a)(e) | 25,900 | 1,132 | |
| 15,158 | ||
Specialty Retail - 5.3% | |||
AutoZone, Inc. (a) | 16,580 | 5,388 | |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a) | 121,795 | 7,060 | |
GNC Holdings, Inc. | 140,678 | 4,073 | |
Home Depot, Inc. | 83,500 | 3,510 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 216,355 | 5,491 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 167,666 | 7,969 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 105,109 | 6,785 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued | |||
Specialty Retail - continued | |||
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (a) | 101,424 | $ 6,584 | |
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a) | 126,105 | 5,029 | |
| 51,889 | ||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1% | |||
Burberry Group PLC | 47,421 | 873 | |
NIKE, Inc. Class B | 85,815 | 8,270 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 10,332 | 1,427 | |
| 10,570 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 162,478 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 8.7% | |||
Beverages - 1.3% | |||
The Coca-Cola Co. | 182,300 | 12,756 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 0.7% | |||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 20,600 | 1,716 | |
Drogasil SA | 172,924 | 1,204 | |
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 56,396 | 3,924 | |
| 6,844 | ||
Food Products - 1.4% | |||
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (a)(d) | 173,396 | 7,777 | |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Class A | 88,431 | 6,078 | |
| 13,855 | ||
Household Products - 1.4% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 117,803 | 10,884 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 36,865 | 2,459 | |
| 13,343 | ||
Personal Products - 1.4% | |||
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A | 12,934 | 1,453 | |
Herbalife Ltd. | 226,884 | 11,723 | |
| 13,176 | ||
Tobacco - 2.5% | |||
Altria Group, Inc. | 32,870 | 975 | |
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 90,700 | 8,606 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Tobacco - continued | |||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 172,200 | $ 13,514 | |
Swedish Match Co. | 43,600 | 1,548 | |
| 24,643 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 84,617 | ||
ENERGY - 9.6% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 4.2% | |||
Baker Hughes, Inc. | 81,677 | 3,973 | |
Cameron International Corp. (a) | 79,600 | 3,916 | |
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a) | 94,205 | 4,702 | |
Halliburton Co. | 254,003 | 8,766 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 75,500 | 5,133 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. | 145,256 | 6,701 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 119,056 | 8,133 | |
| 41,324 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.4% | |||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 43,881 | 3,349 | |
Apache Corp. | 28,359 | 2,569 | |
Atlas Pipeline Partners, LP | 160,263 | 5,954 | |
Concho Resources, Inc. (a) | 51,521 | 4,830 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 186,000 | 15,765 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd. | 212,933 | 2,611 | |
Noble Energy, Inc. | 36,500 | 3,445 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 118,727 | 11,125 | |
ONEOK Partners LP | 19,784 | 1,142 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 20,800 | 1,861 | |
| 52,651 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 93,975 | ||
FINANCIALS - 2.5% | |||
Capital Markets - 1.1% | |||
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 26,491 | 4,722 | |
GP Investments Ltd. (depositary receipt) (a) | 362,094 | 772 | |
Invesco Ltd. | 200,421 | 4,026 | |
JMP Group, Inc. | 30,045 | 215 | |
Noah Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR (a)(d) | 104,250 | 641 | |
| 10,376 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Consumer Finance - 0.1% | |||
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. | 37,544 | $ 432 | |
Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. | 104,998 | 834 | |
| 1,266 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 0.9% | |||
CME Group, Inc. | 37,158 | 9,054 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.3% | |||
Public Storage | 20,530 | 2,760 | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 0.1% | |||
BR Malls Participacoes SA | 48,300 | 470 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 23,926 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 4.3% | |||
Biotechnology - 0.8% | |||
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 34,700 | 581 | |
Amgen, Inc. | 49,100 | 3,153 | |
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a) | 32,779 | 3,607 | |
| 7,341 | ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4% | |||
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a) | 27,100 | 1,916 | |
The Cooper Companies, Inc. | 26,469 | 1,867 | |
| 3,783 | ||
Health Care Providers & Services - 0.2% | |||
VCA Antech, Inc. (a) | 120,559 | 2,381 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 2.9% | |||
Allergan, Inc. | 70,261 | 6,165 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S Series B | 60,177 | 6,914 | |
Perrigo Co. | 16,919 | 1,646 | |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Canada) (d) | 286,725 | 13,418 | |
| 28,143 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 41,648 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 14.4% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 5.3% | |||
Esterline Technologies Corp. (a) | 60,261 | 3,373 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 90,144 | 4,899 | |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 88,053 | 14,510 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INDUSTRIALS - continued | |||
Aerospace & Defense - continued | |||
TransDigm Group, Inc. (a) | 48,258 | $ 4,617 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 331,385 | 24,221 | |
| 51,620 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 75,345 | 5,515 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8% | |||
Cintas Corp. | 136,771 | 4,761 | |
KAR Auction Services, Inc. (a) | 123,465 | 1,667 | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | 32,170 | 1,066 | |
| 7,494 | ||
Electrical Equipment - 1.8% | |||
AMETEK, Inc. | 62,365 | 2,626 | |
Polypore International, Inc. (a) | 123,985 | 5,454 | |
Regal-Beloit Corp. | 46,000 | 2,345 | |
Roper Industries, Inc. | 88,667 | 7,703 | |
| 18,128 | ||
Industrial Conglomerates - 1.5% | |||
Danaher Corp. | 315,600 | 14,846 | |
Machinery - 1.5% | |||
CLARCOR, Inc. | 151,951 | 7,596 | |
Graco, Inc. | 25,123 | 1,027 | |
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 195,391 | 5,954 | |
| 14,577 | ||
Professional Services - 1.8% | |||
Advisory Board Co. (a) | 48,877 | 3,627 | |
Equifax, Inc. | 93,066 | 3,605 | |
IHS, Inc. Class A (a) | 59,385 | 5,117 | |
Qualicorp SA | 164,700 | 1,481 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 130,937 | 3,726 | |
| 17,556 | ||
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.1% | |||
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A | 18,500 | 1,324 | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 52,738 | 9,872 | |
| 11,196 | ||
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 140,932 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 32.9% | |||
Communications Equipment - 2.2% | |||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 391,632 | $ 21,422 | |
Computers & Peripherals - 9.3% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 210,581 | 85,286 | |
SanDisk Corp. (a) | 122,049 | 6,006 | |
| 91,292 | ||
Internet Software & Services - 7.8% | |||
Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a) | 69,662 | 8,114 | |
Bankrate, Inc. | 28,000 | 602 | |
Dice Holdings, Inc. (a) | 203,058 | 1,683 | |
eBay, Inc. (a) | 175,687 | 5,329 | |
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 62,357 | 40,276 | |
KIT Digital, Inc. (a)(d) | 378,896 | 3,202 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 28,658 | 2,279 | |
Responsys, Inc. | 120,968 | 1,075 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc. (a) | 23,900 | 620 | |
Velti PLC (a) | 334,159 | 2,272 | |
VeriSign, Inc. | 301,324 | 10,763 | |
| 76,215 | ||
IT Services - 3.6% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 340,535 | 18,127 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 136,270 | 8,764 | |
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. | 181,242 | 4,415 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 6,400 | 2,386 | |
ServiceSource International, Inc. | 65,842 | 1,033 | |
| 34,725 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.9% | |||
Analog Devices, Inc. | 27,824 | 996 | |
ARM Holdings PLC sponsored ADR | 93,197 | 2,579 | |
ASML Holding NV | 60,800 | 2,541 | |
Avago Technologies Ltd. | 102,007 | 2,944 | |
Broadcom Corp. Class A | 166,748 | 4,896 | |
Linear Technology Corp. | 83,300 | 2,501 | |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (a) | 180,100 | 2,494 | |
| 18,951 | ||
Software - 8.1% | |||
ANSYS, Inc. (a) | 81,558 | 4,672 | |
Ariba, Inc. (a) | 325,139 | 9,130 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) | 146,098 | 7,676 | |
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a) | 182,890 | 11,105 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Software - continued | |||
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. | 135,500 | $ 2,042 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a) | 220,116 | 4,534 | |
Intuit, Inc. | 163,253 | 8,585 | |
Jive Software, Inc. | 15,200 | 243 | |
Mitek Systems, Inc. (a)(d) | 120,039 | 870 | |
Oracle Corp. | 329,371 | 8,448 | |
RealPage, Inc. (a) | 80,832 | 2,043 | |
Red Hat, Inc. (a) | 81,700 | 3,373 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 77,766 | 7,890 | |
SolarWinds, Inc. (a) | 115,527 | 3,229 | |
VMware, Inc. Class A (a) | 57,275 | 4,765 | |
| 78,605 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 321,210 | ||
MATERIALS - 4.7% | |||
Chemicals - 3.5% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 24,876 | 1,008 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 15,200 | 2,204 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | 80,000 | 4,625 | |
FMC Corp. | 68,373 | 5,883 | |
Monsanto Co. | 78,881 | 5,527 | |
Praxair, Inc. | 89,000 | 9,514 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | 23,900 | 2,134 | |
W.R. Grace & Co. (a) | 66,573 | 3,057 | |
| 33,952 | ||
Metals & Mining - 1.2% | |||
Kenmare Resources PLC (a) | 1,214,702 | 868 | |
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (a) | 332,713 | 381 | |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 185,219 | 11,115 | |
| 12,364 | ||
TOTAL MATERIALS | 46,316 | ||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 2.2% | |||
Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.2% | |||
American Tower Corp. Class A | 143,828 | 8,631 | |
SBA Communications Corp. Class A (a) | 91,712 | 3,940 | |
TIM Participacoes SA sponsored ADR | 363,514 | 9,379 | |
| 21,950 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value (000s) | ||
UTILITIES - 0.6% | |||
Gas Utilities - 0.6% | |||
ONEOK, Inc. | 71,800 | $ 6,224 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $870,316) |
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Money Market Funds - 4.5% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 35,677,474 | 35,677 | |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.13% (b)(c) | 8,198,462 | 8,198 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $43,875) |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.0% (Cost $914,191) | 987,151 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.0)% | (10,051) | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 977,100 |
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(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $1,132,000 or 0.1% of net assets. |
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 | $ 22 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 116 |
Total | $ 138 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 Security 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 | $ 162,478 | $ 162,478 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 84,617 | 84,617 | - | - |
Energy | 93,975 | 93,975 | - | - |
Financials | 23,926 | 23,926 | - | - |
Health Care | 41,648 | 34,734 | 6,914 | - |
Industrials | 140,932 | 140,932 | - | - |
Information Technology | 321,210 | 321,210 | - | - |
Materials | 46,316 | 46,316 | - | - |
Telecommunication Services | 21,950 | 21,950 | - | - |
Utilities | 6,224 | 6,224 | - | - |
Money Market Funds | 43,875 | 43,875 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 987,151 | $ 980,237 | $ 6,914 | $ - |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 85.6% |
Ireland | 2.6% |
Canada | 2.6% |
Cayman Islands | 2.1% |
Brazil | 1.5% |
United Kingdom | 1.3% |
Bermuda | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 3.3% |
| 100.0% |
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 amounts) | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $7,921) - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $870,316) | $ 943,276 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $43,875) | 43,875 |
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Total Investments (cost $914,191) |
| $ 987,151 |
Receivable for investments sold | 689 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 1,306 | |
Dividends receivable | 399 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 21 | |
Prepaid expenses | 3 | |
Other receivables | 41 | |
Total assets | 989,610 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 614 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 3,063 | |
Accrued management fee | 410 | |
Other affiliated payables | 195 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 30 | |
Collateral on securities loaned, at value | 8,198 | |
Total liabilities | 12,510 | |
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Net Assets | $ 977,100 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 1,499,670 | |
Undistributed net investment income | 749 | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (596,271) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 72,952 | |
Net Assets | $ 977,100 | |
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Growth Discovery: | $ 13.66 | |
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Class K: | $ 13.65 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | Six months ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 4,826 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 138 |
Total income |
| 4,964 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 2,818 | |
Performance adjustment | (564) | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,025 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 169 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 29 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3 | |
Registration fees | 29 | |
Audit | 30 | |
Legal | 4 | |
Miscellaneous | 5 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,548 | |
Expense reductions | (21) | 3,527 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,437 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | (6,919) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (230) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| (7,149) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (78,596) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (2) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (78,598) |
Net gain (loss) | (85,747) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (84,310) |
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) | $ 1,437 | $ 3,581 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (7,149) | 102,766 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (78,598) | 165,724 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (84,310) | 272,071 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (2,613) | (2,086) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | (4,056) | (3,054) |
Total distributions | (6,669) | (5,140) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (11,036) | 166,122 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (102,015) | 433,053 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 1,079,115 | 646,062 |
End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $749 and undistributed net investment income of $1,925, respectively) | $ 977,100 | $ 1,079,115 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Growth Discovery
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.88 | $ 10.54 | $ 9.04 | $ 14.61 | $ 14.36 | $ 11.60 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .02 | .05 | .01 | .04 | .09 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.15) | 4.37 | 1.52 | (5.54) | .20 | 2.83 |
Total from investment operations | (1.13) | 4.42 | 1.53 | (5.50) | .29 | 2.90 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.03) | (.03) | (.03) | (.07) | (.04) | (.12) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.05) | (.01) | - | - | (.02) |
Total distributions | (.09) | (.08) | (.03)H | (.07) | (.04) | (.14) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.66 | $ 14.88 | $ 10.54 | $ 9.04 | $ 14.61 | $ 14.36 |
Total ReturnB,C | (7.60)% | 42.09% | 16.96% | (37.75)% | 1.98% | 25.24% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,G |
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Expenses before | .73%A | .63% | .76% | .90% | .91% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .73%A | .63% | .76% | .90% | .91% | .81% |
Expenses net of all | .73%A | .62% | .75% | .89% | .90% | .80% |
Net investment income (loss) | .26%A | .39% | .08% | .36% | .57% | .55% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $ 828 | $ 932 | $ 604 | $ 777 | $ 1,768 | $ 481 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 83%A | 72% | 87% | 166% | 150% | 199% |
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 class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Total distributions of $.03 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.027 and distributions from net realized gain of $.005 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class K
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008G |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 14.88 | $ 10.55 | $ 9.05 | $ 14.62 | $ 14.94 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .03 | .08 | .03 | .05 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.15) | 4.36 | 1.53 | (5.53) | (.35) |
Total from investment operations | (1.12) | 4.44 | 1.56 | (5.48) | (.32) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | (.06) | (.05) | (.09) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.06) | (.05) | (.01) | - | - |
Total distributions | (.11)J | (.11) | (.06)I | (.09) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.65 | $ 14.88 | $ 10.55 | $ 9.05 | $ 14.62 |
Total ReturnB,C | (7.49)% | 42.26% | 17.25% | (37.60)% | (2.14)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,H |
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Expenses before reductions | .55%A | .44% | .53% | .67% | .76%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .55%A | .44% | .53% | .67% | .76%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .55%A | .43% | .52% | .67% | .75%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .44%A | .58% | .31% | .59% | 1.44%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period | $ 149,224 | $ 146,740 | $ 42,570 | $ 30,939 | $ 98 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 83%A | 72% | 87% | 166% | 150% |
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 For the period May 9, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Total distributions of $.06 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.054 and distributions from net realized gain of $.005 per share.
J Total distributions of $.11 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.058 and distributions from net realized gain of $.055 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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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 Growth Discovery and Class K, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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 fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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:
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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Security Valuation - continued
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate 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.
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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued
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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred to wash sales.
The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 122,628 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (52,313) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 70,315 |
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Tax cost | $ 916,836 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (324,240) |
2018 | (260,431) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (584,671) |
4. Operating Policies.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
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5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $407,418 and $441,605, respectively.
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. In addition, the management fee is subject to a performance adjustment (up to a maximum of ±.20% of the Fund's average net assets over a 36 month performance period). The upward or downward adjustment to the management fee is based on the relative investment performance of Growth Discovery as compared to an appropriate benchmark index. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .45% of the Fund's average net assets.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, 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 Growth Discovery. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class K's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements. For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of |
Growth Discovery | $ 988 | .23 |
Class K | 37 | .05 |
| $ 1,025 |
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* Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $7 for the period.
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. 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 $116. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
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9. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $21 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 twenty-five dollars.
10. 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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Growth Discovery | $ 2,023 | $ 1,816 |
Class K | 590 | 270 |
Total | $ 2,613 | $ 2,086 |
From net realized gain |
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Growth Discovery | $ 3,518 | $ 2,827 |
Class K | 538 | 227 |
Total | $ 4,056 | $ 3,054 |
11. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Growth Discovery |
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Shares sold | 8,534 | 19,688 | $ 119,723 | $ 275,535 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 395 | 350 | 5,284 | 4,463 |
Shares redeemed | (11,006) | (14,640) | (149,750) | (196,217) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,077) | 5,398 | $ (24,743) | $ 83,781 |
Class K |
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Shares sold | 3,022 | 7,755 | $ 40,649 | $ 109,446 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 84 | 39 | 1,128 | 497 |
Shares redeemed | (2,037) | (1,966) | (28,070) | (27,602) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,069 | 5,828 | $ 13,707 | $ 82,341 |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
12. 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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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Management Fees - continued
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against (i) a broad-based securities market index, and (ii) a custom peer group of mutual funds deemed appropriate by Fidelity and reviewed by the Board. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of Class K and the retail class of the fund, the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark"), and a range of cumulative total returns of a custom peer group of mutual funds defined by FMR based on categories assigned by Morningstar, Inc. The box within each chart shows the 25th percentile return (bottom of box) and the 75th percentile return (top of box) of the peer group. Returns shown above the box are in the first quartile and returns shown below the box are in the fourth quartile. The percentage beaten numbers noted below each chart correspond to the percentile box and represent the percentage of funds in the peer group whose performance was equal to or lower than that of the class indicated. The fund's custom peer group, defined by FMR, is a peer group that FMR believes provides a more meaningful performance comparison than the peer group assigned by Morningstar, Inc., which assigns mutual funds to categories based on their investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings.
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Management Fees - continued
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
The Board reviewed the fund's relative investment performance against its peer group and noted that the performance of the retail class of the fund (the class with the longer performance record) was in the first quartile for the one-year period, the fourth quartile for the three-year period, and the second quartile for the five-year period. The Board also noted that the investment performance of the fund was lower than its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods, although the one-year total return of the retail class compared favorably to its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance between the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for the higher expense class. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
The Board also considered that the fund's management fee is subject to upward or downward adjustment depending upon whether, and to what extent, the fund's investment performance for the performance period exceeds, or is exceeded by, the record (over the same period) of a Board-approved performance adjustment index. The Board noted that the performance adjustment provides FMR with a strong economic incentive to seek to achieve superior performance for the fund's shareholders and helps to more closely align the interests of FMR and the fund's shareholders.
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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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps, and without giving effect to the fund's performance adjustment. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 10% means that 90% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee ranked and the impact of the fund's performance adjustment, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued
Fidelity Growth Discovery Fund
The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010. The Board also noted the effect of the fund's negative performance adjustment on the fund's management fee ranking. The Board noted that the performance adjustment for each year represents calculations for performance periods that differ from the periods shown in the performance charts above.
Furthermore, the Board considered that shareholders approved a prospective change in the index used to calculate the fund's performance adjustment, beginning February 1, 2007. The Board also considered that, because the performance adjustment is based on a rolling 36-month measurement period, during a transition period the fund's performance is compared to a blended index return that reflects the performance of the former index for the portion of the measurement period prior to February 1, 2007 and the performance of the current index for the remainder of the measurement period. The Board noted that the fund's performance adjustments for 2007 through 2010 shown in the chart above reflect the effect of using the blended index return to calculate the fund's performance adjustment.
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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses, as well as the impact of the fund's performance adjustment. 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.
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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each class ranked below its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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.
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Management Fees - continued
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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management 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 any potential economies of scale are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.
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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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately 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 Management &
Research Company
Boston, MA
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
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
CII-K-USAN-0212 1.863273.103
Fidelity®
Mega Cap Stock
Fund
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Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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, | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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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, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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 | 1.04% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 978.40 | $ 5.17 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.91 | $ 5.28 |
Class T | 1.32% |
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|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 976.90 | $ 6.56 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.50 | $ 6.70 |
Class B | 1.81% |
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|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.90 | $ 8.99 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.04 | $ 9.17 |
Class C | 1.80% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.70 | $ 8.93 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.09 | $ 9.12 |
Mega Cap Stock | .78% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 980.20 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
Institutional Class | .78% |
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|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 979.50 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 5.1 | 3.6 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.6 | 5.1 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 4.4 | 4.5 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Chevron Corp. | 3.4 | 3.3 |
General Electric Co. | 3.0 | 1.7 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.2 | 1.9 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 34.1 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 23.5 | 23.0 |
Financials | 15.8 | 17.5 |
Energy | 13.8 | 11.0 |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.9 | 12.3 |
Industrials | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks and |
| Stocks 99.8% |
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Convertible |
| Convertible |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 10.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 13.4% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.3% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.7% | |||
Automobiles - 0.1% | |||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) | 24,457 | $ 1,638,574 | |
Distributors - 0.2% | |||
Li & Fung Ltd. | 1,336,000 | 2,473,628 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7% | |||
Carnival Corp. unit | 16,700 | 545,088 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 110,700 | 11,106,531 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 114,000 | 6,727,140 | |
| 18,378,759 | ||
Media - 4.9% | |||
Comcast Corp. Class A (special) (non-vtg.) | 724,100 | 17,059,796 | |
The Walt Disney Co. | 224,500 | 8,418,750 | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc. | 73,000 | 4,640,610 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | 509,600 | 18,416,944 | |
Viacom, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) | 112,500 | 5,108,625 | |
| 53,644,725 | ||
Multiline Retail - 1.5% | |||
Target Corp. | 316,300 | 16,200,886 | |
Specialty Retail - 2.3% | |||
Home Depot, Inc. | 222,100 | 9,337,084 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 557,900 | 14,159,502 | |
Staples, Inc. | 100,543 | 1,396,542 | |
| 24,893,128 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 117,229,700 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 11.0% | |||
Beverages - 2.5% | |||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 296,300 | 19,659,505 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 113,400 | 7,934,598 | |
| 27,594,103 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9% | |||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 216,400 | 8,824,792 | |
Sysco Corp. | 130,500 | 3,827,565 | |
Walgreen Co. | 230,200 | 7,610,412 | |
| 20,262,769 | ||
Food Products - 0.6% | |||
Danone | 112,317 | 7,061,258 | |
Household Products - 4.8% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 105,200 | 9,719,428 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Household Products - continued | |||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 210,400 | $ 15,477,024 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 410,400 | 27,377,784 | |
| 52,574,236 | ||
Tobacco - 1.2% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 71,300 | 6,764,944 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 81,930 | 6,429,866 | |
| 13,194,810 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 120,687,176 | ||
ENERGY - 13.8% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4% | |||
Halliburton Co. | 286,400 | 9,883,664 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 59,200 | 4,025,008 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 27,500 | 1,878,525 | |
| 15,787,197 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.4% | |||
Apache Corp. | 66,400 | 6,014,512 | |
Chevron Corp. | 347,900 | 37,016,560 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 575,171 | 48,751,494 | |
Hess Corp. | 16,400 | 931,520 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 127,300 | 11,928,010 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR | 207,000 | 15,129,630 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 328,600 | 9,479,839 | |
Talisman Energy, Inc. | 229,000 | 2,918,716 | |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 116,800 | 3,856,736 | |
| 136,027,017 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 151,814,214 | ||
FINANCIALS - 15.8% | |||
Capital Markets - 2.4% | |||
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 11,800 | 2,103,232 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 329,900 | 3,714,674 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 72,800 | 6,583,304 | |
Morgan Stanley | 468,600 | 7,089,918 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | 64,400 | 2,554,104 | |
State Street Corp. | 105,700 | 4,260,767 | |
| 26,305,999 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Commercial Banks - 7.7% | |||
Bank of Montreal | 11,700 | $ 641,984 | |
BB&T Corp. | 535,100 | 13,468,467 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC sponsored ADR | 27,700 | 1,055,370 | |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom) | 125,721 | 2,751,264 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 582,700 | 15,762,035 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1,820,630 | 50,176,563 | |
| 83,855,683 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 5.2% | |||
Citigroup, Inc. | 518,170 | 13,633,053 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,318,500 | 43,840,125 | |
| 57,473,178 | ||
Insurance - 0.5% | |||
MetLife, Inc. | 189,400 | 5,905,492 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 173,540,352 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 10.1% | |||
Biotechnology - 1.4% | |||
Amgen, Inc. | 231,990 | 14,896,078 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1% | |||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. | 26,700 | 915,810 | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.0% | |||
Aetna, Inc. | 77,200 | 3,257,068 | |
Express Scripts, Inc. (a) | 38,200 | 1,707,158 | |
McKesson Corp. | 126,100 | 9,824,451 | |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a) | 31,400 | 1,755,260 | |
WellPoint, Inc. | 88,353 | 5,853,386 | |
| 22,397,323 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.3% | |||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a) | 69,500 | 3,125,415 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.3% | |||
Abbott Laboratories | 225,200 | 12,662,996 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR | 171,600 | 7,830,108 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 88,000 | 5,771,040 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 554,100 | 20,889,570 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
HEALTH CARE - continued | |||
Pharmaceuticals - continued | |||
Pfizer, Inc. | 940,100 | $ 20,343,764 | |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 13,072 | 2,215,900 | |
| 69,713,378 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 111,048,004 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 11.2% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 3.2% | |||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 186,500 | 10,136,275 | |
Raytheon Co. | 99,900 | 4,833,162 | |
The Boeing Co. | 114,000 | 8,361,900 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 159,300 | 11,643,237 | |
| 34,974,574 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.1% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 164,000 | 12,003,160 | |
Electrical Equipment - 0.7% | |||
Emerson Electric Co. | 167,400 | 7,799,166 | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 5.0% | |||
3M Co. | 26,900 | 2,198,537 | |
Danaher Corp. | 162,100 | 7,625,184 | |
General Electric Co. | 1,857,500 | 33,267,825 | |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (depositary receipt) (NY Reg.) | 512,597 | 10,738,907 | |
Siemens AG | 8,345 | 798,508 | |
| 54,628,961 | ||
Machinery - 0.9% | |||
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 233,899 | 7,126,903 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | 90,500 | 3,391,035 | |
| 10,517,938 | ||
Road & Rail - 0.3% | |||
Union Pacific Corp. | 30,200 | 3,199,388 | |
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 123,123,187 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 23.5% | |||
Communications Equipment - 3.1% | |||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1,124,200 | 20,325,536 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Communications Equipment - continued | |||
Juniper Networks, Inc. (a) | 288,165 | $ 5,881,448 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 142,800 | 7,811,160 | |
| 34,018,144 | ||
Computers & Peripherals - 6.9% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 139,101 | 56,335,902 | |
EMC Corp. (a) | 444,800 | 9,580,992 | |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 384,000 | 9,891,840 | |
| 75,808,734 | ||
Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.7% | |||
Corning, Inc. | 550,400 | 7,144,192 | |
Internet Software & Services - 3.0% | |||
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 51,250 | 33,102,375 | |
IT Services - 5.1% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 118,700 | 6,318,401 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 127,300 | 8,186,663 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 87,100 | 16,015,948 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 38,400 | 14,316,288 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 113,300 | 11,503,349 | |
| 56,340,649 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.8% | |||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 259,300 | 3,347,563 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 194,600 | 5,664,806 | |
| 9,012,369 | ||
Software - 3.9% | |||
Microsoft Corp. | 930,100 | 24,145,396 | |
Oracle Corp. | 627,300 | 16,090,245 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 19,500 | 1,978,470 | |
| 42,214,111 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 257,640,574 | ||
MATERIALS - 0.4% | |||
Chemicals - 0.4% | |||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | 91,300 | 4,179,714 | |
UTILITIES - 0.8% | |||
Electric Utilities - 0.4% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 33,600 | 739,200 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
UTILITIES - continued | |||
Electric Utilities - continued | |||
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 38,900 | $ 2,368,232 | |
PPL Corp. | 50,430 | 1,483,651 | |
| 4,591,083 | ||
Multi-Utilities - 0.4% | |||
National Grid PLC | 369,642 | 3,573,226 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 8,164,309 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,042,016,843) |
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Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.2% | |||
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CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 1.2% | |||
Automobiles - 1.2% | |||
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany) | 110,730 | 5,926,651 | |
Volkswagen AG | 47,700 | 7,146,738 | |
| 13,073,389 | ||
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $14,506,666) |
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Money Market Funds - 1.2% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 12,804,521 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 99.7% (Cost $1,069,328,030) | 1,093,305,140 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.3% | 3,539,593 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 1,096,844,733 |
Futures Contracts | |||||
Expiration Date | Underlying Face Amount at Value | Unrealized Appreciation/ | |||
Purchased | |||||
Equity Index Contracts | |||||
104 CME E-mini S&P 500 Index Contracts | March 2012 | $ 6,513,520 | $ (19,215) |
The face value of futures purchased as a percentage of net assets is 0.6% |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
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 | $ 3,617 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 27,920 |
Total | $ 31,537 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 Security 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 | $ 130,303,089 | $ 130,303,089 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 120,687,176 | 120,687,176 | - | - |
Energy | 151,814,214 | 151,814,214 | - | - |
Financials | 173,540,352 | 173,540,352 | - | - |
Health Care | 111,048,004 | 111,048,004 | - | - |
Industrials | 123,123,187 | 122,324,679 | 798,508 | - |
Information Technology | 257,640,574 | 257,640,574 | - | - |
Materials | 4,179,714 | 4,179,714 | - | - |
Utilities | 8,164,309 | 4,591,083 | 3,573,226 | - |
Money Market Funds | 12,804,521 | 12,804,521 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 1,093,305,140 | $ 1,088,933,406 | $ 4,371,734 | $ - |
Derivative Instruments: | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Futures Contracts | $ (19,215) | $ (19,215) | $ - | $ - |
Value of Derivative Instruments |
The following table is a summary of the Fund's value of derivative instruments by risk exposure as of December 31, 2011. For additional information on derivative instruments, please refer to the Derivative Instruments section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
Risk Exposure / | Value | |
| Asset | Liability |
Equity Risk | ||
Futures Contracts (a) | $ - | $ (19,215) |
Total Equity Risk | $ - | $ (19,215) |
(a) Reflects cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts as disclosed on the Schedule of Investments. Only the period end variation margin is separately disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 90.0% |
United Kingdom | 3.5% |
Germany | 1.4% |
Canada | 1.3% |
Ireland | 1.2% |
Netherlands | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 1.6% |
| 100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,056,523,509) | $ 1,080,500,619 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $12,804,521) | 12,804,521 |
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Total Investments (cost $1,069,328,030) |
| $ 1,093,305,140 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $263) | 264 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,329,153 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 4,029,933 | |
Dividends receivable | 1,812,850 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 3,868 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,905 | |
Other receivables | 23,979 | |
Total assets | 1,106,508,092 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 6,928,105 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 2,037,989 | |
Accrued management fee | 402,725 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 4,584 | |
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 19,215 | |
Other affiliated payables | 245,962 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 24,779 | |
Total liabilities | 9,663,359 | |
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Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 1,228,220,249 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (167,645) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (155,167,491) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 23,959,620 | |
Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.05 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.05) | $ 10.66 | |
Class T: | $ 10.07 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.07) | $ 10.44 | |
Class B: | $ 10.03 | |
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Class C: | $ 9.98 | |
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Mega Cap Stock: | $ 10.10 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.07 |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 10,551,403 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 31,537 |
Total income |
| 10,582,940 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 2,262,066 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,294,259 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 23,291 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 164,425 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 22,900 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,015 | |
Registration fees | 50,664 | |
Audit | 27,227 | |
Legal | 3,701 | |
Interest | 588 | |
Miscellaneous | 3,441 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,855,577 | |
Expense reductions | (10,107) | 3,845,470 |
Net investment income (loss) | 6,737,470 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 8,792,462 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (7,490) | |
Futures contracts | (209,511) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 8,575,461 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (28,015,631) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (6,389) | |
Futures contracts | (19,215) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (28,041,235) |
Net gain (loss) | (19,465,774) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (12,728,304) |
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 December 31, 2011 | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 6,737,470 | $ 7,510,892 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 8,575,461 | 43,232,954 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (28,041,235) | 104,537,333 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (12,728,304) | 155,281,179 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (11,753,098) | (4,840,262) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 190,795,859 | 273,329,633 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 166,314,457 | 423,770,550 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 930,530,276 | 506,759,726 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $167,645 and undistributed net investment income of $4,847,983, respectively) | $ 1,096,844,733 | $ 930,530,276 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .05 | .07 | .06 | .10 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.65) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.23) | 2.35 | .98 | (2.55) | (.72) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.12) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.14) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.05 | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.16)% | 29.23% | 13.65% | (25.98)% | (6.79)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.01%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.11%A | .76% | .66% | 1.44% | 1.24%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,010 | $ 4,169 | $ 2,238 | $ 806 | $ 106 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .04 | .05 | .03 | .09 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.24) | 2.34 | .96 | (2.58) | (.73) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.31)% | 29.08% | 13.32% | (26.21)% | (6.88)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.35% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .83%A | .50% | .41% | 1.21% | .89%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 1,814 | $ 1,682 | $ 1,073 | $ 446 | $ 136 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008I |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -K | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.28 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.05) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.07) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.03 | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.51)% | 28.43% | 12.60% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,J |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.81%A | 1.82% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .34%A | .00%H | (.12)% | .68% | .52%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 648 | $ 764 | $ 667 | $ 263 | $ 107 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 Amount represents less than .01%.
I For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
J Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
K Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -J | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.27 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.27 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.98 | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.53)% | 28.34% | 12.72% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.85% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .35%A | .01% | (.10)% | .69% | .55%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 2,791 | $ 1,913 | $ 807 | $ 470 | $ 98 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Mega Cap Stock
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 | $ 10.31 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .14 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (1.60) | 1.93 |
Total from investment operations | (.21) | 2.39 | 1.01 | (2.54) | (1.46) | 2.02 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.12) | (.07) | (.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | (.62) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.14) | (.69) | (.27) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 |
Total ReturnB,C | (1.98)% | 29.61% | 13.93% | (25.77)% | (12.73)% | 20.05% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,G |
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Expenses before | .78%A | .79% | .81% | .79% | .75% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .80% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Expenses net of all | .78%A | .78% | .79% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .96% | 1.78% | 1.28% | .79% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 951,854 | $ 785,233 | $ 500,407 | $ 253,164 | $ 667,542 | $ 205,163 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% | 94% |
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 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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008G |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.29) | 2.30 | .92 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.22) | 2.40 | 1.00 | (2.54) | (.70) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.13) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.15) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 |
Total ReturnB,C | (2.05)% | 29.74% | 13.89% | (25.81)% | (6.60)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,H |
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Expenses before reductions | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .78%A | .78% | .87% | .77% | .70%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .88% | 1.79% | 1.57%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 134,728 | $ 136,768 | $ 1,568 | $ 515 | $ 93 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Mega Cap Stock Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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, Mega Cap Stock and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Effective after the close of business on September 1, 2010, Class B shares were closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments by existing shareholders. 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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
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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
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:
Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where
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observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Investments in open-end mutual funds,including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate 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.
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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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.
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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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, equity-debt classifications, capital loss carryforwards 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 | $ 90,133,511 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (73,716,943) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 16,416,568 |
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Tax cost | $ 1,076,888,572 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (45,984,850) |
2018 | (109,353,222) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (155,338,072) |
4. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund used derivative instruments (derivatives), including futures contracts in order to meet its investment objectives. The strategy is to use derivatives to increase returns and to manage exposure to certain risks as defined below. The success of any strategy involving derivatives depends on analysis of numerous economic factors, and if the strategies for investment do not work as intended, the Fund may not achieve its objectives.
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Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments - continued
The Fund's use of derivatives increased or decreased its exposure to the following risk:
Equity Risk | Equity risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign exchange risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment. |
The Fund is also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will be unable to sell the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligation to the Fund. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is generally the aggregate unrealized appreciation and unpaid counterparty payments in excess of any collateral pledged by the counterparty to the Fund. Counterparty risk related to exchange-traded futures contracts is minimal because of the protection provided by the exchange on which they trade. Derivatives involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified underlying instrument for a fixed price at a specified future date. The Fund used futures contracts to manage its exposure to the stock market.
Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin) with a clearing broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the contract. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and subsequent payments are made or received by a fund depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the futures contracts and are recorded as unrealized appreciation or (depreciation). This receivable and/or payable is included in daily variation margin on futures contracts in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain or (loss) is recorded upon the expiration or closing of a futures contract.
The underlying face amount at value of open futures contracts at period end is shown in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts." This amount reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument at period end and is representative of activity for the period. Securities deposited to meet initial margin requirements are identified in the Schedule of Investments.
Certain risks arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid market limits the ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date.
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During the period the Fund recognized net realized gain (loss) of $209,511 and a change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $19,215 related to its investment in futures contracts. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $469,513,262 and $299,235,788, respectively.
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .20% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate was .46% 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 FMR, 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% | $ 5,571 | $ 448 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 4,120 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 3,285 | 2,464 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 10,315 | 3,078 |
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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, 1.00% for Class C, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,919 |
Class T | 400 |
Class B* | 755 |
Class C* | 54 |
| $ 4,128 |
* 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 FMR, 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 | $ 6,165 | .28 |
Class T | 2,483 | .30 |
Class B | 975 | .30 |
Class C | 2,894 | .28 |
Mega Cap Stock | 1,090,130 | .26 |
Institutional Class | 191,612 | .27 |
| $ 1,294,259 |
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* Annualized
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Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $17,794 for the period.
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest |
Borrower | $ 7,605,375 | .32% | $ 535 |
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,229 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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
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8. Security Lending - continued
borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $27,920. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
9. Bank Borrowings.
The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $3,312,000. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $53 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.
10. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $10,107 for the period.
11. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
Six months ended | Year ended | |
From net investment income |
|
|
Class A | $ 41,978 | $ 15,699 |
Class T | 11,957 | 4,295 |
Class B | 701 | - |
Class C | 10,116 | - |
Mega Cap Stock | 10,229,962 | 4,094,618 |
Institutional Class | 1,458,384 | 725,650 |
Total | $ 11,753,098 | $ 4,840,262 |
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12. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 146,198 | 220,973 | $ 1,399,310 | $ 2,204,584 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,634 | 1,526 | 35,610 | 14,210 |
Shares redeemed | (53,473) | (97,950) | (519,989) | (951,110) |
Net increase (decrease) | 96,359 | 124,549 | $ 914,931 | $ 1,267,684 |
Class T |
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|
Shares sold | 40,614 | 70,794 | $ 406,676 | $ 699,083 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,213 | 459 | 11,925 | 4,248 |
Shares redeemed | (23,818) | (42,060) | (232,362) | (396,340) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,009 | 29,193 | $ 186,239 | $ 306,991 |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 4,161 | 19,392 | $ 39,157 | $ 183,567 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 69 | - | 689 | - |
Shares redeemed | (13,808) | (28,265) | (131,668) | (272,700) |
Net increase (decrease) | (9,578) | (8,873) | $ (91,822) | $ (89,133) |
Class C |
|
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|
Shares sold | 127,109 | 96,864 | $ 1,273,370 | $ 975,147 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 856 | - | 8,451 | - |
Shares redeemed | (34,528) | (11,544) | (320,542) | (114,846) |
Net increase (decrease) | 93,437 | 85,320 | $ 961,279 | $ 860,301 |
Mega Cap Stock |
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|
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|
Shares sold | 29,632,991 | 34,124,104 | $ 293,162,557 | $ 350,713,479 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 965,264 | 418,751 | 9,476,452 | 3,910,800 |
Shares redeemed | (11,606,723) | (20,989,740) | (113,254,685) | (199,951,600) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,991,532 | 13,553,115 | $ 189,384,324 | $ 154,672,679 |
Institutional Class |
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|
Shares sold | 4,523,294 | 16,010,762 | $ 42,450,955 | $ 148,274,212 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 144,898 | 75,239 | 1,415,456 | 703,651 |
Shares redeemed | (4,444,444) | (3,126,457) | (44,425,503) | (32,666,752) |
Net increase (decrease) | 223,748 | 12,959,544 | $ (559,092) | $ 116,311,111 |
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13. 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, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 12% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against a broad-based securities market index. The Board noted that FMR does not believe that a meaningful peer group exists against which to compare the fund's performance. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of the retail class and Class B of the fund and the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark").
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The Board noted that the investment performance of the retail class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods, although the fund's three-year cumulative total return was lower than its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 13% means that 87% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee 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 ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010.
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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. 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.
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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2010 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. 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 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 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.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 Class T was 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, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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.
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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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.
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Managing Your Investments
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Class A, Class T, Class B,
and Class C are classes of
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Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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, | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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Chairman's Message
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Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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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, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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 | 1.04% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 978.40 | $ 5.17 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.91 | $ 5.28 |
Class T | 1.32% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 976.90 | $ 6.56 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.50 | $ 6.70 |
Class B | 1.81% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.90 | $ 8.99 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.04 | $ 9.17 |
Class C | 1.80% | �� |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.70 | $ 8.93 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.09 | $ 9.12 |
Mega Cap Stock | .78% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 980.20 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
Institutional Class | .78% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 979.50 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 5.1 | 3.6 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.6 | 5.1 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 4.4 | 4.5 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Chevron Corp. | 3.4 | 3.3 |
General Electric Co. | 3.0 | 1.7 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.2 | 1.9 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 34.1 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 23.5 | 23.0 |
Financials | 15.8 | 17.5 |
Energy | 13.8 | 11.0 |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.9 | 12.3 |
Industrials | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks and |
| Stocks 99.8% |
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Convertible |
| Convertible |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 10.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 13.4% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.3% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.7% | |||
Automobiles - 0.1% | |||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) | 24,457 | $ 1,638,574 | |
Distributors - 0.2% | |||
Li & Fung Ltd. | 1,336,000 | 2,473,628 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7% | |||
Carnival Corp. unit | 16,700 | 545,088 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 110,700 | 11,106,531 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 114,000 | 6,727,140 | |
| 18,378,759 | ||
Media - 4.9% | |||
Comcast Corp. Class A (special) (non-vtg.) | 724,100 | 17,059,796 | |
The Walt Disney Co. | 224,500 | 8,418,750 | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc. | 73,000 | 4,640,610 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | 509,600 | 18,416,944 | |
Viacom, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) | 112,500 | 5,108,625 | |
| 53,644,725 | ||
Multiline Retail - 1.5% | |||
Target Corp. | 316,300 | 16,200,886 | |
Specialty Retail - 2.3% | |||
Home Depot, Inc. | 222,100 | 9,337,084 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 557,900 | 14,159,502 | |
Staples, Inc. | 100,543 | 1,396,542 | |
| 24,893,128 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 117,229,700 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 11.0% | |||
Beverages - 2.5% | |||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 296,300 | 19,659,505 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 113,400 | 7,934,598 | |
| 27,594,103 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9% | |||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 216,400 | 8,824,792 | |
Sysco Corp. | 130,500 | 3,827,565 | |
Walgreen Co. | 230,200 | 7,610,412 | |
| 20,262,769 | ||
Food Products - 0.6% | |||
Danone | 112,317 | 7,061,258 | |
Household Products - 4.8% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 105,200 | 9,719,428 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Household Products - continued | |||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 210,400 | $ 15,477,024 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 410,400 | 27,377,784 | |
| 52,574,236 | ||
Tobacco - 1.2% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 71,300 | 6,764,944 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 81,930 | 6,429,866 | |
| 13,194,810 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 120,687,176 | ||
ENERGY - 13.8% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4% | |||
Halliburton Co. | 286,400 | 9,883,664 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 59,200 | 4,025,008 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 27,500 | 1,878,525 | |
| 15,787,197 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.4% | |||
Apache Corp. | 66,400 | 6,014,512 | |
Chevron Corp. | 347,900 | 37,016,560 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 575,171 | 48,751,494 | |
Hess Corp. | 16,400 | 931,520 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 127,300 | 11,928,010 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR | 207,000 | 15,129,630 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 328,600 | 9,479,839 | |
Talisman Energy, Inc. | 229,000 | 2,918,716 | |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 116,800 | 3,856,736 | |
| 136,027,017 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 151,814,214 | ||
FINANCIALS - 15.8% | |||
Capital Markets - 2.4% | |||
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 11,800 | 2,103,232 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 329,900 | 3,714,674 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 72,800 | 6,583,304 | |
Morgan Stanley | 468,600 | 7,089,918 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | 64,400 | 2,554,104 | |
State Street Corp. | 105,700 | 4,260,767 | |
| 26,305,999 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Commercial Banks - 7.7% | |||
Bank of Montreal | 11,700 | $ 641,984 | |
BB&T Corp. | 535,100 | 13,468,467 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC sponsored ADR | 27,700 | 1,055,370 | |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom) | 125,721 | 2,751,264 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 582,700 | 15,762,035 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1,820,630 | 50,176,563 | |
| 83,855,683 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 5.2% | |||
Citigroup, Inc. | 518,170 | 13,633,053 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,318,500 | 43,840,125 | |
| 57,473,178 | ||
Insurance - 0.5% | |||
MetLife, Inc. | 189,400 | 5,905,492 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 173,540,352 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 10.1% | |||
Biotechnology - 1.4% | |||
Amgen, Inc. | 231,990 | 14,896,078 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1% | |||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. | 26,700 | 915,810 | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.0% | |||
Aetna, Inc. | 77,200 | 3,257,068 | |
Express Scripts, Inc. (a) | 38,200 | 1,707,158 | |
McKesson Corp. | 126,100 | 9,824,451 | |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a) | 31,400 | 1,755,260 | |
WellPoint, Inc. | 88,353 | 5,853,386 | |
| 22,397,323 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.3% | |||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a) | 69,500 | 3,125,415 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.3% | |||
Abbott Laboratories | 225,200 | 12,662,996 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR | 171,600 | 7,830,108 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 88,000 | 5,771,040 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 554,100 | 20,889,570 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
HEALTH CARE - continued | |||
Pharmaceuticals - continued | |||
Pfizer, Inc. | 940,100 | $ 20,343,764 | |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 13,072 | 2,215,900 | |
| 69,713,378 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 111,048,004 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 11.2% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 3.2% | |||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 186,500 | 10,136,275 | |
Raytheon Co. | 99,900 | 4,833,162 | |
The Boeing Co. | 114,000 | 8,361,900 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 159,300 | 11,643,237 | |
| 34,974,574 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.1% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 164,000 | 12,003,160 | |
Electrical Equipment - 0.7% | |||
Emerson Electric Co. | 167,400 | 7,799,166 | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 5.0% | |||
3M Co. | 26,900 | 2,198,537 | |
Danaher Corp. | 162,100 | 7,625,184 | |
General Electric Co. | 1,857,500 | 33,267,825 | |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (depositary receipt) (NY Reg.) | 512,597 | 10,738,907 | |
Siemens AG | 8,345 | 798,508 | |
| 54,628,961 | ||
Machinery - 0.9% | |||
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 233,899 | 7,126,903 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | 90,500 | 3,391,035 | |
| 10,517,938 | ||
Road & Rail - 0.3% | |||
Union Pacific Corp. | 30,200 | 3,199,388 | |
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 123,123,187 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 23.5% | |||
Communications Equipment - 3.1% | |||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1,124,200 | 20,325,536 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Communications Equipment - continued | |||
Juniper Networks, Inc. (a) | 288,165 | $ 5,881,448 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 142,800 | 7,811,160 | |
| 34,018,144 | ||
Computers & Peripherals - 6.9% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 139,101 | 56,335,902 | |
EMC Corp. (a) | 444,800 | 9,580,992 | |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 384,000 | 9,891,840 | |
| 75,808,734 | ||
Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.7% | |||
Corning, Inc. | 550,400 | 7,144,192 | |
Internet Software & Services - 3.0% | |||
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 51,250 | 33,102,375 | |
IT Services - 5.1% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 118,700 | 6,318,401 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 127,300 | 8,186,663 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 87,100 | 16,015,948 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 38,400 | 14,316,288 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 113,300 | 11,503,349 | |
| 56,340,649 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.8% | |||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 259,300 | 3,347,563 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 194,600 | 5,664,806 | |
| 9,012,369 | ||
Software - 3.9% | |||
Microsoft Corp. | 930,100 | 24,145,396 | |
Oracle Corp. | 627,300 | 16,090,245 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 19,500 | 1,978,470 | |
| 42,214,111 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 257,640,574 | ||
MATERIALS - 0.4% | |||
Chemicals - 0.4% | |||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | 91,300 | 4,179,714 | |
UTILITIES - 0.8% | |||
Electric Utilities - 0.4% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 33,600 | 739,200 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
UTILITIES - continued | |||
Electric Utilities - continued | |||
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 38,900 | $ 2,368,232 | |
PPL Corp. | 50,430 | 1,483,651 | |
| 4,591,083 | ||
Multi-Utilities - 0.4% | |||
National Grid PLC | 369,642 | 3,573,226 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 8,164,309 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,042,016,843) |
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Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.2% | |||
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CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 1.2% | |||
Automobiles - 1.2% | |||
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany) | 110,730 | 5,926,651 | |
Volkswagen AG | 47,700 | 7,146,738 | |
| 13,073,389 | ||
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $14,506,666) |
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Money Market Funds - 1.2% | |||
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Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 12,804,521 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 99.7% (Cost $1,069,328,030) | 1,093,305,140 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.3% | 3,539,593 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 1,096,844,733 |
Futures Contracts | |||||
Expiration Date | Underlying Face Amount at Value | Unrealized Appreciation/ | |||
Purchased | |||||
Equity Index Contracts | |||||
104 CME E-mini S&P 500 Index Contracts | March 2012 | $ 6,513,520 | $ (19,215) |
The face value of futures purchased as a percentage of net assets is 0.6% |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
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 | $ 3,617 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 27,920 |
Total | $ 31,537 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 Security 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 | $ 130,303,089 | $ 130,303,089 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 120,687,176 | 120,687,176 | - | - |
Energy | 151,814,214 | 151,814,214 | - | - |
Financials | 173,540,352 | 173,540,352 | - | - |
Health Care | 111,048,004 | 111,048,004 | - | - |
Industrials | 123,123,187 | 122,324,679 | 798,508 | - |
Information Technology | 257,640,574 | 257,640,574 | - | - |
Materials | 4,179,714 | 4,179,714 | - | - |
Utilities | 8,164,309 | 4,591,083 | 3,573,226 | - |
Money Market Funds | 12,804,521 | 12,804,521 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 1,093,305,140 | $ 1,088,933,406 | $ 4,371,734 | $ - |
Derivative Instruments: | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Futures Contracts | $ (19,215) | $ (19,215) | $ - | $ - |
Value of Derivative Instruments |
The following table is a summary of the Fund's value of derivative instruments by risk exposure as of December 31, 2011. For additional information on derivative instruments, please refer to the Derivative Instruments section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
Risk Exposure / | Value | |
| Asset | Liability |
Equity Risk | ||
Futures Contracts (a) | $ - | $ (19,215) |
Total Equity Risk | $ - | $ (19,215) |
(a) Reflects cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts as disclosed on the Schedule of Investments. Only the period end variation margin is separately disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 90.0% |
United Kingdom | 3.5% |
Germany | 1.4% |
Canada | 1.3% |
Ireland | 1.2% |
Netherlands | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 1.6% |
| 100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,056,523,509) | $ 1,080,500,619 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $12,804,521) | 12,804,521 |
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Total Investments (cost $1,069,328,030) |
| $ 1,093,305,140 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $263) | 264 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,329,153 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 4,029,933 | |
Dividends receivable | 1,812,850 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 3,868 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,905 | |
Other receivables | 23,979 | |
Total assets | 1,106,508,092 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 6,928,105 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 2,037,989 | |
Accrued management fee | 402,725 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 4,584 | |
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 19,215 | |
Other affiliated payables | 245,962 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 24,779 | |
Total liabilities | 9,663,359 | |
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Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 1,228,220,249 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (167,645) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (155,167,491) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 23,959,620 | |
Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.05 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.05) | $ 10.66 | |
Class T: | $ 10.07 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.07) | $ 10.44 | |
Class B: | $ 10.03 | |
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Class C: | $ 9.98 | |
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Mega Cap Stock: | $ 10.10 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.07 |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 10,551,403 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 31,537 |
Total income |
| 10,582,940 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 2,262,066 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,294,259 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 23,291 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 164,425 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 22,900 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,015 | |
Registration fees | 50,664 | |
Audit | 27,227 | |
Legal | 3,701 | |
Interest | 588 | |
Miscellaneous | 3,441 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,855,577 | |
Expense reductions | (10,107) | 3,845,470 |
Net investment income (loss) | 6,737,470 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 8,792,462 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (7,490) | |
Futures contracts | (209,511) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 8,575,461 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (28,015,631) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (6,389) | |
Futures contracts | (19,215) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (28,041,235) |
Net gain (loss) | (19,465,774) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (12,728,304) |
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 December 31, 2011 | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 6,737,470 | $ 7,510,892 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 8,575,461 | 43,232,954 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (28,041,235) | 104,537,333 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (12,728,304) | 155,281,179 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (11,753,098) | (4,840,262) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 190,795,859 | 273,329,633 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 166,314,457 | 423,770,550 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 930,530,276 | 506,759,726 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $167,645 and undistributed net investment income of $4,847,983, respectively) | $ 1,096,844,733 | $ 930,530,276 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .05 | �� .07 | .06 | .10 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.65) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.23) | 2.35 | .98 | (2.55) | (.72) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.12) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.14) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.05 | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.16)% | 29.23% | 13.65% | (25.98)% | (6.79)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.01%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.11%A | .76% | .66% | 1.44% | 1.24%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,010 | $ 4,169 | $ 2,238 | $ 806 | $ 106 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .04 | .05 | .03 | .09 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.24) | 2.34 | .96 | (2.58) | (.73) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.31)% | 29.08% | 13.32% | (26.21)% | (6.88)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.35% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .83%A | .50% | .41% | 1.21% | .89%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 1,814 | $ 1,682 | $ 1,073 | $ 446 | $ 136 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008I |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -K | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.28 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.05) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.07) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.03 | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.51)% | 28.43% | 12.60% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,J |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.81%A | 1.82% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .34%A | .00%H | (.12)% | .68% | .52%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 648 | $ 764 | $ 667 | $ 263 | $ 107 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 Amount represents less than .01%.
I For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
J Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
K Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -J | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.27 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.27 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.98 | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.53)% | 28.34% | 12.72% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.85% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .35%A | .01% | (.10)% | .69% | .55%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 2,791 | $ 1,913 | $ 807 | $ 470 | $ 98 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Mega Cap Stock
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 | $ 10.31 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .14 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (1.60) | 1.93 |
Total from investment operations | (.21) | 2.39 | 1.01 | (2.54) | (1.46) | 2.02 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.12) | (.07) | (.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | (.62) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.14) | (.69) | (.27) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 |
Total ReturnB,C | (1.98)% | 29.61% | 13.93% | (25.77)% | (12.73)% | 20.05% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,G |
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Expenses before | .78%A | .79% | .81% | .79% | .75% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .80% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Expenses net of all | .78%A | .78% | .79% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .96% | 1.78% | 1.28% | .79% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 951,854 | $ 785,233 | $ 500,407 | $ 253,164 | $ 667,542 | $ 205,163 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% | 94% |
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 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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008G |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.29) | 2.30 | .92 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.22) | 2.40 | 1.00 | (2.54) | (.70) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.13) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.15) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 |
Total ReturnB,C | (2.05)% | 29.74% | 13.89% | (25.81)% | (6.60)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,H |
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Expenses before reductions | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .78%A | .78% | .87% | .77% | .70%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .88% | 1.79% | 1.57%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 134,728 | $ 136,768 | $ 1,568 | $ 515 | $ 93 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Mega Cap Stock Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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, Mega Cap Stock and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Effective after the close of business on September 1, 2010, Class B shares were closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments by existing shareholders. 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) - continued
3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
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:
Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where
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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued
Security Valuation - continued
observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Investments in open-end mutual funds,including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate 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.
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Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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.
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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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, equity-debt classifications, capital loss carryforwards 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 | $ 90,133,511 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (73,716,943) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 16,416,568 |
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Tax cost | $ 1,076,888,572 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (45,984,850) |
2018 | (109,353,222) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (155,338,072) |
4. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund used derivative instruments (derivatives), including futures contracts in order to meet its investment objectives. The strategy is to use derivatives to increase returns and to manage exposure to certain risks as defined below. The success of any strategy involving derivatives depends on analysis of numerous economic factors, and if the strategies for investment do not work as intended, the Fund may not achieve its objectives.
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The Fund's use of derivatives increased or decreased its exposure to the following risk:
Equity Risk | Equity risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign exchange risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment. |
The Fund is also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will be unable to sell the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligation to the Fund. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is generally the aggregate unrealized appreciation and unpaid counterparty payments in excess of any collateral pledged by the counterparty to the Fund. Counterparty risk related to exchange-traded futures contracts is minimal because of the protection provided by the exchange on which they trade. Derivatives involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified underlying instrument for a fixed price at a specified future date. The Fund used futures contracts to manage its exposure to the stock market.
Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin) with a clearing broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the contract. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and subsequent payments are made or received by a fund depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the futures contracts and are recorded as unrealized appreciation or (depreciation). This receivable and/or payable is included in daily variation margin on futures contracts in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain or (loss) is recorded upon the expiration or closing of a futures contract.
The underlying face amount at value of open futures contracts at period end is shown in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts." This amount reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument at period end and is representative of activity for the period. Securities deposited to meet initial margin requirements are identified in the Schedule of Investments.
Certain risks arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid market limits the ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date.
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During the period the Fund recognized net realized gain (loss) of $209,511 and a change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $19,215 related to its investment in futures contracts. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $469,513,262 and $299,235,788, respectively.
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .20% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate was .46% 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 FMR, 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% | $ 5,571 | $ 448 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 4,120 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 3,285 | 2,464 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 10,315 | 3,078 |
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| $ 23,291 | $ 5,990 |
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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, 1.00% for Class C, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,919 |
Class T | 400 |
Class B* | 755 |
Class C* | 54 |
| $ 4,128 |
* 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 FMR, 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 | $ 6,165 | .28 |
Class T | 2,483 | .30 |
Class B | 975 | .30 |
Class C | 2,894 | .28 |
Mega Cap Stock | 1,090,130 | .26 |
Institutional Class | 191,612 | .27 |
| $ 1,294,259 |
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Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $17,794 for the period.
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest |
Borrower | $ 7,605,375 | .32% | $ 535 |
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,229 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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
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borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $27,920. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
9. Bank Borrowings.
The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $3,312,000. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $53 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.
10. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $10,107 for the period.
11. 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 | $ 41,978 | $ 15,699 |
Class T | 11,957 | 4,295 |
Class B | 701 | - |
Class C | 10,116 | - |
Mega Cap Stock | 10,229,962 | 4,094,618 |
Institutional Class | 1,458,384 | 725,650 |
Total | $ 11,753,098 | $ 4,840,262 |
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12. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 146,198 | 220,973 | $ 1,399,310 | $ 2,204,584 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,634 | 1,526 | 35,610 | 14,210 |
Shares redeemed | (53,473) | (97,950) | (519,989) | (951,110) |
Net increase (decrease) | 96,359 | 124,549 | $ 914,931 | $ 1,267,684 |
Class T |
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Shares sold | 40,614 | 70,794 | $ 406,676 | $ 699,083 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,213 | 459 | 11,925 | 4,248 |
Shares redeemed | (23,818) | (42,060) | (232,362) | (396,340) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,009 | 29,193 | $ 186,239 | $ 306,991 |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 4,161 | 19,392 | $ 39,157 | $ 183,567 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 69 | - | 689 | - |
Shares redeemed | (13,808) | (28,265) | (131,668) | (272,700) |
Net increase (decrease) | (9,578) | (8,873) | $ (91,822) | $ (89,133) |
Class C |
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Shares sold | 127,109 | 96,864 | $ 1,273,370 | $ 975,147 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 856 | - | 8,451 | - |
Shares redeemed | (34,528) | (11,544) | (320,542) | (114,846) |
Net increase (decrease) | 93,437 | 85,320 | $ 961,279 | $ 860,301 |
Mega Cap Stock |
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Shares sold | 29,632,991 | 34,124,104 | $ 293,162,557 | $ 350,713,479 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 965,264 | 418,751 | 9,476,452 | 3,910,800 |
Shares redeemed | (11,606,723) | (20,989,740) | (113,254,685) | (199,951,600) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,991,532 | 13,553,115 | $ 189,384,324 | $ 154,672,679 |
Institutional Class |
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Shares sold | 4,523,294 | 16,010,762 | $ 42,450,955 | $ 148,274,212 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 144,898 | 75,239 | 1,415,456 | 703,651 |
Shares redeemed | (4,444,444) | (3,126,457) | (44,425,503) | (32,666,752) |
Net increase (decrease) | 223,748 | 12,959,544 | $ (559,092) | $ 116,311,111 |
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13. 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, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 12% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against a broad-based securities market index. The Board noted that FMR does not believe that a meaningful peer group exists against which to compare the fund's performance. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of the retail class and Class B of the fund and the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark").
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Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
The Board noted that the investment performance of the retail class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods, although the fund's three-year cumulative total return was lower than its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 13% means that 87% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee 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 ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010.
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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. 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.
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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2010 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. 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 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 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.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 Class T was 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, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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.
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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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued
The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately 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 Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY
AGII-USAN-0212 1.855229.104
(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
Fidelity Advisor®
Mega Cap Stock
Fund - Institutional Class
Semiannual Report
December 31, 2011
Institutional Class
is a class of Fidelity®
Mega Cap Stock Fund
Contents
Chairman's Message | The Chairman's message to shareholders. | |
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, | |
Notes | Notes to the financial statements. | |
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees |
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A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-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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Chairman's Message
(photo_of_James_C_Curvey)
Dear Shareholder:
The investment environment in 2011 was characterized by a number of headline events, most notably the early-August decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States. The historic downgrade followed a stalemate in which Congress struggled to address the debt ceiling, heightening investor anxiety and within a matter of days wiping out a solid first-half advance that was largely driven by encouraging corporate earnings and economic activity. At the same time, investors were becoming increasingly concerned about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its potential to derail the U.S. economy, as well as persistently high unemployment. The combination of these factors set off a wave of unusually high volatility that lasted until late in the year, with wide weekly, and even daily, swings fueled largely by the latest developments coming out of the eurozone.
Against this backdrop, equities struggled to gain any significant momentum in the second half, and finished 2011 with only a modest gain, due in part to a strong October. High-grade bonds, meanwhile, benefited from periodic flights to quality and turned in a solid performance, paced by municipal issues and Treasuries.
Financial markets are difficult to predict, of course, but you can help put the odds in your favor by following these time-tested investment principles. One of the basic tenets is to invest according to your time horizon. For long-term investors, riding out the markets' inevitable ups and downs has proven much more effective than making decisions based on short-term developments. If your goal is approaching, you can also benefit from patience and restraint, rather than attempting to time the market.
Asset allocation is another principle to manage risk. As you spread your portfolio among the asset classes, be sure to consider your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment objectives. After deciding on a suitable allocation strategy, make sure your portfolio is adequately diversified, with exposure to stocks of small-, mid- and large-cap companies in a range of sectors, for example.
Lastly, investing a certain amount of money on a regular basis - a principle known as dollar-cost averaging - can help lower the average cost of your purchases, while also giving you the discipline to avoid selling weak performers just prior to an upswing, or chasing a hot performer just before a correction.
We invite you to learn more by visiting us on the Internet, dropping by one of our Investor Centers or calling us by phone. It is our privilege to provide the resources you need to choose investments that are right for you.
Sincerely,
(The acting chairman's signature appears here.)
James C. Curvey
Acting Chairman
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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, 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).
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 | 1.04% |
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|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 978.40 | $ 5.17 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.91 | $ 5.28 |
Class T | 1.32% |
|
|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 976.90 | $ 6.56 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.50 | $ 6.70 |
Class B | 1.81% |
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|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.90 | $ 8.99 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.04 | $ 9.17 |
Class C | 1.80% |
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Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 974.70 | $ 8.93 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.09 | $ 9.12 |
Mega Cap Stock | .78% |
|
|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 980.20 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
Institutional Class | .78% |
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|
|
Actual |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 979.50 | $ 3.88 |
HypotheticalA |
| $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.22 | $ 3.96 |
A 5% return per year before expenses
* Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Investment Changes (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. | 5.1 | 3.6 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.6 | 5.1 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 4.4 | 4.5 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Chevron Corp. | 3.4 | 3.3 |
General Electric Co. | 3.0 | 1.7 |
Google, Inc. Class A | 3.0 | 2.1 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Microsoft Corp. | 2.2 | 1.9 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 34.1 | |
Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2011 | ||
| % of fund's | % of fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 23.5 | 23.0 |
Financials | 15.8 | 17.5 |
Energy | 13.8 | 11.0 |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.9 | 12.3 |
Industrials | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets) | |||||||
As of December 31, 2011 * | As of June 30, 2011 ** | ||||||
Stocks and |
| Stocks 99.8% |
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Convertible |
| Convertible |
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Short-Term |
| Short-Term |
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* Foreign investments | 10.0% |
| ** Foreign investments | 13.4% |
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Investments December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 97.3% | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 10.7% | |||
Automobiles - 0.1% | |||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) | 24,457 | $ 1,638,574 | |
Distributors - 0.2% | |||
Li & Fung Ltd. | 1,336,000 | 2,473,628 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7% | |||
Carnival Corp. unit | 16,700 | 545,088 | |
McDonald's Corp. | 110,700 | 11,106,531 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 114,000 | 6,727,140 | |
| 18,378,759 | ||
Media - 4.9% | |||
Comcast Corp. Class A (special) (non-vtg.) | 724,100 | 17,059,796 | |
The Walt Disney Co. | 224,500 | 8,418,750 | |
Time Warner Cable, Inc. | 73,000 | 4,640,610 | |
Time Warner, Inc. | 509,600 | 18,416,944 | |
Viacom, Inc. Class B (non-vtg.) | 112,500 | 5,108,625 | |
| 53,644,725 | ||
Multiline Retail - 1.5% | |||
Target Corp. | 316,300 | 16,200,886 | |
Specialty Retail - 2.3% | |||
Home Depot, Inc. | 222,100 | 9,337,084 | |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 557,900 | 14,159,502 | |
Staples, Inc. | 100,543 | 1,396,542 | |
| 24,893,128 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | 117,229,700 | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - 11.0% | |||
Beverages - 2.5% | |||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 296,300 | 19,659,505 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | 113,400 | 7,934,598 | |
| 27,594,103 | ||
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9% | |||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 216,400 | 8,824,792 | |
Sysco Corp. | 130,500 | 3,827,565 | |
Walgreen Co. | 230,200 | 7,610,412 | |
| 20,262,769 | ||
Food Products - 0.6% | |||
Danone | 112,317 | 7,061,258 | |
Household Products - 4.8% | |||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 105,200 | 9,719,428 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
CONSUMER STAPLES - continued | |||
Household Products - continued | |||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 210,400 | $ 15,477,024 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 410,400 | 27,377,784 | |
| 52,574,236 | ||
Tobacco - 1.2% | |||
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | 71,300 | 6,764,944 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 81,930 | 6,429,866 | |
| 13,194,810 | ||
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | 120,687,176 | ||
ENERGY - 13.8% | |||
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4% | |||
Halliburton Co. | 286,400 | 9,883,664 | |
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 59,200 | 4,025,008 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 27,500 | 1,878,525 | |
| 15,787,197 | ||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 12.4% | |||
Apache Corp. | 66,400 | 6,014,512 | |
Chevron Corp. | 347,900 | 37,016,560 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 575,171 | 48,751,494 | |
Hess Corp. | 16,400 | 931,520 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 127,300 | 11,928,010 | |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A sponsored ADR | 207,000 | 15,129,630 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 328,600 | 9,479,839 | |
Talisman Energy, Inc. | 229,000 | 2,918,716 | |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 116,800 | 3,856,736 | |
| 136,027,017 | ||
TOTAL ENERGY | 151,814,214 | ||
FINANCIALS - 15.8% | |||
Capital Markets - 2.4% | |||
BlackRock, Inc. Class A | 11,800 | 2,103,232 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 329,900 | 3,714,674 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 72,800 | 6,583,304 | |
Morgan Stanley | 468,600 | 7,089,918 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | 64,400 | 2,554,104 | |
State Street Corp. | 105,700 | 4,260,767 | |
| 26,305,999 | ||
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
FINANCIALS - continued | |||
Commercial Banks - 7.7% | |||
Bank of Montreal | 11,700 | $ 641,984 | |
BB&T Corp. | 535,100 | 13,468,467 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC sponsored ADR | 27,700 | 1,055,370 | |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom) | 125,721 | 2,751,264 | |
U.S. Bancorp | 582,700 | 15,762,035 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1,820,630 | 50,176,563 | |
| 83,855,683 | ||
Diversified Financial Services - 5.2% | |||
Citigroup, Inc. | 518,170 | 13,633,053 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,318,500 | 43,840,125 | |
| 57,473,178 | ||
Insurance - 0.5% | |||
MetLife, Inc. | 189,400 | 5,905,492 | |
TOTAL FINANCIALS | 173,540,352 | ||
HEALTH CARE - 10.1% | |||
Biotechnology - 1.4% | |||
Amgen, Inc. | 231,990 | 14,896,078 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1% | |||
St. Jude Medical, Inc. | 26,700 | 915,810 | |
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.0% | |||
Aetna, Inc. | 77,200 | 3,257,068 | |
Express Scripts, Inc. (a) | 38,200 | 1,707,158 | |
McKesson Corp. | 126,100 | 9,824,451 | |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a) | 31,400 | 1,755,260 | |
WellPoint, Inc. | 88,353 | 5,853,386 | |
| 22,397,323 | ||
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.3% | |||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a) | 69,500 | 3,125,415 | |
Pharmaceuticals - 6.3% | |||
Abbott Laboratories | 225,200 | 12,662,996 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC sponsored ADR | 171,600 | 7,830,108 | |
Johnson & Johnson | 88,000 | 5,771,040 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 554,100 | 20,889,570 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
HEALTH CARE - continued | |||
Pharmaceuticals - continued | |||
Pfizer, Inc. | 940,100 | $ 20,343,764 | |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | 13,072 | 2,215,900 | |
| 69,713,378 | ||
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | 111,048,004 | ||
INDUSTRIALS - 11.2% | |||
Aerospace & Defense - 3.2% | |||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 186,500 | 10,136,275 | |
Raytheon Co. | 99,900 | 4,833,162 | |
The Boeing Co. | 114,000 | 8,361,900 | |
United Technologies Corp. | 159,300 | 11,643,237 | |
| 34,974,574 | ||
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.1% | |||
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | 164,000 | 12,003,160 | |
Electrical Equipment - 0.7% | |||
Emerson Electric Co. | 167,400 | 7,799,166 | |
Industrial Conglomerates - 5.0% | |||
3M Co. | 26,900 | 2,198,537 | |
Danaher Corp. | 162,100 | 7,625,184 | |
General Electric Co. | 1,857,500 | 33,267,825 | |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (depositary receipt) (NY Reg.) | 512,597 | 10,738,907 | |
Siemens AG | 8,345 | 798,508 | |
| 54,628,961 | ||
Machinery - 0.9% | |||
Ingersoll-Rand PLC | 233,899 | 7,126,903 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | 90,500 | 3,391,035 | |
| 10,517,938 | ||
Road & Rail - 0.3% | |||
Union Pacific Corp. | 30,200 | 3,199,388 | |
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS | 123,123,187 | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 23.5% | |||
Communications Equipment - 3.1% | |||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1,124,200 | 20,325,536 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued | |||
Communications Equipment - continued | |||
Juniper Networks, Inc. (a) | 288,165 | $ 5,881,448 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 142,800 | 7,811,160 | |
| 34,018,144 | ||
Computers & Peripherals - 6.9% | |||
Apple, Inc. (a) | 139,101 | 56,335,902 | |
EMC Corp. (a) | 444,800 | 9,580,992 | |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 384,000 | 9,891,840 | |
| 75,808,734 | ||
Electronic Equipment & Components - 0.7% | |||
Corning, Inc. | 550,400 | 7,144,192 | |
Internet Software & Services - 3.0% | |||
Google, Inc. Class A (a) | 51,250 | 33,102,375 | |
IT Services - 5.1% | |||
Accenture PLC Class A | 118,700 | 6,318,401 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a) | 127,300 | 8,186,663 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | 87,100 | 16,015,948 | |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | 38,400 | 14,316,288 | |
Visa, Inc. Class A | 113,300 | 11,503,349 | |
| 56,340,649 | ||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.8% | |||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | 259,300 | 3,347,563 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 194,600 | 5,664,806 | |
| 9,012,369 | ||
Software - 3.9% | |||
Microsoft Corp. | 930,100 | 24,145,396 | |
Oracle Corp. | 627,300 | 16,090,245 | |
salesforce.com, Inc. (a) | 19,500 | 1,978,470 | |
| 42,214,111 | ||
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 257,640,574 | ||
MATERIALS - 0.4% | |||
Chemicals - 0.4% | |||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | 91,300 | 4,179,714 | |
UTILITIES - 0.8% | |||
Electric Utilities - 0.4% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 33,600 | 739,200 | |
Common Stocks - continued | |||
Shares | Value | ||
UTILITIES - continued | |||
Electric Utilities - continued | |||
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 38,900 | $ 2,368,232 | |
PPL Corp. | 50,430 | 1,483,651 | |
| 4,591,083 | ||
Multi-Utilities - 0.4% | |||
National Grid PLC | 369,642 | 3,573,226 | |
TOTAL UTILITIES | 8,164,309 | ||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,042,016,843) |
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Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.2% | |||
|
|
|
|
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 1.2% | |||
Automobiles - 1.2% | |||
Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Germany) | 110,730 | 5,926,651 | |
Volkswagen AG | 47,700 | 7,146,738 | |
| 13,073,389 | ||
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $14,506,666) |
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Money Market Funds - 1.2% | |||
|
|
|
|
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b) | 12,804,521 |
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 99.7% (Cost $1,069,328,030) | 1,093,305,140 | ||
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - 0.3% | 3,539,593 | ||
NET ASSETS - 100% | $ 1,096,844,733 |
Futures Contracts | |||||
Expiration Date | Underlying Face Amount at Value | Unrealized Appreciation/ | |||
Purchased | |||||
Equity Index Contracts | |||||
104 CME E-mini S&P 500 Index Contracts | March 2012 | $ 6,513,520 | $ (19,215) |
The face value of futures purchased as a percentage of net assets is 0.6% |
Legend |
(a) Non-income producing |
(b) Affiliated fund that is 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. |
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 | $ 3,617 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 27,920 |
Total | $ 31,537 |
Other Information |
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2011, 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 Security 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 | $ 130,303,089 | $ 130,303,089 | $ - | $ - |
Consumer Staples | 120,687,176 | 120,687,176 | - | - |
Energy | 151,814,214 | 151,814,214 | - | - |
Financials | 173,540,352 | 173,540,352 | - | - |
Health Care | 111,048,004 | 111,048,004 | - | - |
Industrials | 123,123,187 | 122,324,679 | 798,508 | - |
Information Technology | 257,640,574 | 257,640,574 | - | - |
Materials | 4,179,714 | 4,179,714 | - | - |
Utilities | 8,164,309 | 4,591,083 | 3,573,226 | - |
Money Market Funds | 12,804,521 | 12,804,521 | - | - |
Total Investments in Securities: | $ 1,093,305,140 | $ 1,088,933,406 | $ 4,371,734 | $ - |
Derivative Instruments: | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Futures Contracts | $ (19,215) | $ (19,215) | $ - | $ - |
Value of Derivative Instruments |
The following table is a summary of the Fund's value of derivative instruments by risk exposure as of December 31, 2011. For additional information on derivative instruments, please refer to the Derivative Instruments section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
Risk Exposure / | Value | |
| Asset | Liability |
Equity Risk | ||
Futures Contracts (a) | $ - | $ (19,215) |
Total Equity Risk | $ - | $ (19,215) |
(a) Reflects cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts as disclosed on the Schedule of Investments. Only the period end variation margin is separately disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Distribution of investments by country of issue, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows: (Unaudited) |
United States of America | 90.0% |
United Kingdom | 3.5% |
Germany | 1.4% |
Canada | 1.3% |
Ireland | 1.2% |
Netherlands | 1.0% |
Others (Individually Less Than 1%) | 1.6% |
| 100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Assets | ||
Investment in securities, at value - See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,056,523,509) | $ 1,080,500,619 |
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Fidelity Central Funds (cost $12,804,521) | 12,804,521 |
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Total Investments (cost $1,069,328,030) |
| $ 1,093,305,140 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $263) | 264 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 7,329,153 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 4,029,933 | |
Dividends receivable | 1,812,850 | |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | 3,868 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,905 | |
Other receivables | 23,979 | |
Total assets | 1,106,508,092 | |
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Liabilities | ||
Payable for investments purchased | $ 6,928,105 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 2,037,989 | |
Accrued management fee | 402,725 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 4,584 | |
Payable for daily variation margin on futures contracts | 19,215 | |
Other affiliated payables | 245,962 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 24,779 | |
Total liabilities | 9,663,359 | |
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Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 | |
Net Assets consist of: |
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Paid in capital | $ 1,228,220,249 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | (167,645) | |
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (155,167,491) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 23,959,620 | |
Net Assets | $ 1,096,844,733 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued
| December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | |
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Calculation of Maximum Offering Price Class A: | $ 10.05 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $10.05) | $ 10.66 | |
Class T: | $ 10.07 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $10.07) | $ 10.44 | |
Class B: | $ 10.03 | |
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Class C: | $ 9.98 | |
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Mega Cap Stock: | $ 10.10 | |
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Institutional Class: | $ 10.07 |
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 December 31, 2011 (Unaudited) | ||
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Investment Income |
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Dividends |
| $ 10,551,403 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds |
| 31,537 |
Total income |
| 10,582,940 |
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Expenses | ||
Management fee | $ 2,262,066 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,294,259 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 23,291 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 164,425 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 22,900 | |
Independent trustees' compensation | 3,015 | |
Registration fees | 50,664 | |
Audit | 27,227 | |
Legal | 3,701 | |
Interest | 588 | |
Miscellaneous | 3,441 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 3,855,577 | |
Expense reductions | (10,107) | 3,845,470 |
Net investment income (loss) | 6,737,470 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||
Investment securities: |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 8,792,462 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (7,490) | |
Futures contracts | (209,511) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) |
| 8,575,461 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investment securities | (28,015,631) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (6,389) | |
Futures contracts | (19,215) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
| (28,041,235) |
Net gain (loss) | (19,465,774) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (12,728,304) |
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 December 31, 2011 | Year ended |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
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Operations |
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Net investment income (loss) | $ 6,737,470 | $ 7,510,892 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 8,575,461 | 43,232,954 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (28,041,235) | 104,537,333 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (12,728,304) | 155,281,179 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | (11,753,098) | (4,840,262) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 190,795,859 | 273,329,633 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 166,314,457 | 423,770,550 |
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Net Assets | ||
Beginning of period | 930,530,276 | 506,759,726 |
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $167,645 and undistributed net investment income of $4,847,983, respectively) | $ 1,096,844,733 | $ 930,530,276 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class A
| Six months ended | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .05 | .07 | .06 | .10 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.65) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.23) | 2.35 | .98 | (2.55) | (.72) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.12) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.09) | (.05) | (.11) | (.14) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.05 | $ 10.37 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.89 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.16)% | 29.23% | 13.65% | (25.98)% | (6.79)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.02%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.04%A | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.13% | 1.01%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.11%A | .76% | .66% | 1.44% | 1.24%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 5,010 | $ 4,169 | $ 2,238 | $ 806 | $ 106 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class T
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .04 | .05 | .03 | .09 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.24) | 2.34 | .96 | (2.58) | (.73) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.07) | (.03) | (.09) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.38 | $ 8.07 | $ 7.20 | $ 9.88 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.31)% | 29.08% | 13.32% | (26.21)% | (6.88)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.36% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.32%A | 1.32% | 1.35% | 1.36% | 1.32%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .83%A | .50% | .41% | 1.21% | .89%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 1,814 | $ 1,682 | $ 1,073 | $ 446 | $ 136 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class B
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008I |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -K | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.28 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.28 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.05) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.01) | - | (.08) | (.07) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.03 | $ 10.30 | $ 8.02 | $ 7.19 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.51)% | 28.43% | 12.60% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,J |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.81%A | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.81%A | 1.82% | 1.88% | 1.88% | 1.73%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .34%A | .00%H | (.12)% | .68% | .52%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 648 | $ 764 | $ 667 | $ 263 | $ 107 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 Amount represents less than .01%.
I For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
J Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
K Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Class C
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008H |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)E | .02 | -J | (.01) | .05 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.27 | .92 | (2.66) | (.76) |
Total from investment operations | (.26) | 2.27 | .91 | (2.61) | (.74) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.08) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.04) | - | (.06) | (.10) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.98 | $ 10.28 | $ 8.01 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.87 |
Total ReturnB,C,D | (2.53)% | 28.34% | 12.72% | (26.56)% | (6.97)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,I |
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Expenses before reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.80%A | 1.81% | 1.85% | 1.88% | 1.71%A |
Net investment income (loss) | .35%A | .01% | (.10)% | .69% | .55%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 2,791 | $ 1,913 | $ 807 | $ 470 | $ 98 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
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. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Mega Cap Stock
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | ||||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 | $ 10.31 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .14 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.28) | 2.29 | .93 | (2.67) | (1.60) | 1.93 |
Total from investment operations | (.21) | 2.39 | 1.01 | (2.54) | (1.46) | 2.02 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.12) | (.07) | (.09) |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | (.62) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.12) | (.07) | (.13) | (.14) | (.69) | (.27) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 10.43 | $ 8.11 | $ 7.23 | $ 9.91 | $ 12.06 |
Total ReturnB,C | (1.98)% | 29.61% | 13.93% | (25.77)% | (12.73)% | 20.05% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,G |
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Expenses before | .78%A | .79% | .81% | .79% | .75% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .80% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Expenses net of all | .78%A | .78% | .79% | .78% | .74% | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .96% | 1.78% | 1.28% | .79% |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 951,854 | $ 785,233 | $ 500,407 | $ 253,164 | $ 667,542 | $ 205,163 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% | 94% |
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 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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class
| Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Years ended June 30, | |||
| (Unaudited) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008G |
Selected Per-Share Data |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 | $ 10.61 |
Income from Investment Operations |
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Net investment income (loss)D | .07 | .10 | .08 | .13 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.29) | 2.30 | .92 | (2.67) | (.77) |
Total from investment operations | (.22) | 2.40 | 1.00 | (2.54) | (.70) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.13) | - |
Distributions from net realized gain | - | - | - | (.02) | - |
Total distributions | (.11) | (.09) | (.13) | (.15) | - |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.40 | $ 8.09 | $ 7.22 | $ 9.91 |
Total ReturnB,C | (2.05)% | 29.74% | 13.89% | (25.81)% | (6.60)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,H |
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Expenses before reductions | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78%A | .79% | .88% | .77% | .70%A |
Expenses net of all reductions | .78%A | .78% | .87% | .77% | .70%A |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.37%A | 1.04% | .88% | 1.79% | 1.57%A |
Supplemental Data |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $ 134,728 | $ 136,768 | $ 1,568 | $ 515 | $ 93 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 60%A | 53% | 97% | 138% | 97% |
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 For the period February 5, 2008 (commencement of sale of shares) to June 30, 2008.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)
1. Organization.
Fidelity® Mega Cap Stock Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust (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, Mega Cap Stock and Institutional Class shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Effective after the close of business on September 1, 2010, Class B shares were closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments by existing shareholders. 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated 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.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) 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 do 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 FMR.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds are available on the SEC web site 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
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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:
Security Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Fund uses independent pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees to value its investments. When current market prices or quotations are not readily available or reliable, valuations may be determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Factors used in determining value may include market or security specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The value used for net asset value (NAV) calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities.
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)
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 December 31, 2011, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments. 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 an independent pricing service 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 significant 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 are used and are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy in these circumstances. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For restricted equity securities and private placements where
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observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. Investments in open-end mutual funds,including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The update is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and will result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the update's adoption on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
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 rate 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.
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Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. 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. The Fund estimates the components of distributions received that may be considered return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. 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.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. A fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years. 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.
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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. Temporary book-tax differences will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, equity-debt classifications, capital loss carryforwards 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 | $ 90,133,511 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (73,716,943) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $ 16,416,568 |
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Tax cost | $ 1,076,888,572 |
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. At June 30, 2011 capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
Fiscal year of expiration |
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2017 | $ (45,984,850) |
2018 | (109,353,222) |
Total capital loss carryforward | $ (155,338,072) |
4. Derivative Instruments.
Risk Exposures and the Use of Derivative Instruments. The Fund used derivative instruments (derivatives), including futures contracts in order to meet its investment objectives. The strategy is to use derivatives to increase returns and to manage exposure to certain risks as defined below. The success of any strategy involving derivatives depends on analysis of numerous economic factors, and if the strategies for investment do not work as intended, the Fund may not achieve its objectives.
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The Fund's use of derivatives increased or decreased its exposure to the following risk:
Equity Risk | Equity risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign exchange risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment. |
The Fund is also exposed to additional risks from investing in derivatives, such as liquidity risk and counterparty credit risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will be unable to sell the derivative in the open market in a timely manner. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to fulfill its obligation to the Fund. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is generally the aggregate unrealized appreciation and unpaid counterparty payments in excess of any collateral pledged by the counterparty to the Fund. Counterparty risk related to exchange-traded futures contracts is minimal because of the protection provided by the exchange on which they trade. Derivatives involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specified underlying instrument for a fixed price at a specified future date. The Fund used futures contracts to manage its exposure to the stock market.
Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund is required to deposit either cash or securities (initial margin) with a clearing broker in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the contract. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and subsequent payments are made or received by a fund depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the futures contracts and are recorded as unrealized appreciation or (depreciation). This receivable and/or payable is included in daily variation margin on futures contracts in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain or (loss) is recorded upon the expiration or closing of a futures contract.
The underlying face amount at value of open futures contracts at period end is shown in the Schedule of Investments under the caption "Futures Contracts." This amount reflects each contract's exposure to the underlying instrument at period end and is representative of activity for the period. Securities deposited to meet initial margin requirements are identified in the Schedule of Investments.
Certain risks arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid market limits the ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date.
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During the period the Fund recognized net realized gain (loss) of $209,511 and a change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $19,215 related to its investment in futures contracts. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations.
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $469,513,262 and $299,235,788, respectively.
6. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. FMR 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 .20% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .26% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the period, the total annualized management fee rate was .46% 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 FMR, 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% | $ 5,571 | $ 448 |
Class T | .25% | .25% | 4,120 | - |
Class B | .75% | .25% | 3,285 | 2,464 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 10,315 | 3,078 |
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| $ 23,291 | $ 5,990 |
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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, 1.00% for Class C, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained |
Class A | $ 2,919 |
Class T | 400 |
Class B* | 755 |
Class C* | 54 |
| $ 4,128 |
* 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 FMR, 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 | $ 6,165 | .28 |
Class T | 2,483 | .30 |
Class B | 975 | .30 |
Class C | 2,894 | .28 |
Mega Cap Stock | 1,090,130 | .26 |
Institutional Class | 191,612 | .27 |
| $ 1,294,259 |
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Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of FMR, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for the 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.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $17,794 for the period.
Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest |
Borrower | $ 7,605,375 | .32% | $ 535 |
7. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by FMR or an affiliate in a $4.0 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,229 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.
8. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. 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
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borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $27,920. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
9. Bank Borrowings.
The Fund is permitted to have bank borrowings for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity requirements. The Fund has established borrowing arrangements with certain banks. The interest rate on the borrowings is the bank's base rate, as revised from time to time. The average loan balance during the period for which loans were outstanding amounted to $3,312,000. The weighted average interest rate was .58%. The interest expense amounted to $53 under the bank borrowing program. At period end, there were no bank borrowings outstanding.
10. Expense Reductions.
Many of the brokers with whom FMR places trades on behalf of the Fund provided services to the Fund in addition to trade execution. These services included payments of certain expenses on behalf of the Fund totaling $10,107 for the period.
11. 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 | $ 41,978 | $ 15,699 |
Class T | 11,957 | 4,295 |
Class B | 701 | - |
Class C | 10,116 | - |
Mega Cap Stock | 10,229,962 | 4,094,618 |
Institutional Class | 1,458,384 | 725,650 |
Total | $ 11,753,098 | $ 4,840,262 |
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12. Share Transactions.
Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:
| Shares | Dollars | ||
Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | Six months ended December 31, 2011 | Year ended | |
Class A |
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Shares sold | 146,198 | 220,973 | $ 1,399,310 | $ 2,204,584 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,634 | 1,526 | 35,610 | 14,210 |
Shares redeemed | (53,473) | (97,950) | (519,989) | (951,110) |
Net increase (decrease) | 96,359 | 124,549 | $ 914,931 | $ 1,267,684 |
Class T |
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Shares sold | 40,614 | 70,794 | $ 406,676 | $ 699,083 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,213 | 459 | 11,925 | 4,248 |
Shares redeemed | (23,818) | (42,060) | (232,362) | (396,340) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,009 | 29,193 | $ 186,239 | $ 306,991 |
Class B |
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Shares sold | 4,161 | 19,392 | $ 39,157 | $ 183,567 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 69 | - | 689 | - |
Shares redeemed | (13,808) | (28,265) | (131,668) | (272,700) |
Net increase (decrease) | (9,578) | (8,873) | $ (91,822) | $ (89,133) |
Class C |
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Shares sold | 127,109 | 96,864 | $ 1,273,370 | $ 975,147 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 856 | - | 8,451 | - |
Shares redeemed | (34,528) | (11,544) | (320,542) | (114,846) |
Net increase (decrease) | 93,437 | 85,320 | $ 961,279 | $ 860,301 |
Mega Cap Stock |
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Shares sold | 29,632,991 | 34,124,104 | $ 293,162,557 | $ 350,713,479 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 965,264 | 418,751 | 9,476,452 | 3,910,800 |
Shares redeemed | (11,606,723) | (20,989,740) | (113,254,685) | (199,951,600) |
Net increase (decrease) | 18,991,532 | 13,553,115 | $ 189,384,324 | $ 154,672,679 |
Institutional Class |
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Shares sold | 4,523,294 | 16,010,762 | $ 42,450,955 | $ 148,274,212 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 144,898 | 75,239 | 1,415,456 | 703,651 |
Shares redeemed | (4,444,444) | (3,126,457) | (44,425,503) | (32,666,752) |
Net increase (decrease) | 223,748 | 12,959,544 | $ (559,092) | $ 116,311,111 |
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13. 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, FMR or its affiliates were the owners of record of 12% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees
Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and 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 considers at each of its meetings 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 various standing committees, each composed of 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 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 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 the Fidelity funds.
At its July 2011 meeting, the Board of Trustees, 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; (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 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 is in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts is 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, is aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual 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, managed by Fidelity.
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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, FMR, and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers), including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel and the fund's investment objective and discipline. 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.
Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board also noted that FMR has devoted increased resources to non-U.S. offices. The Board noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities which allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and enhancers. The Board also 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 which 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 their deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading capabilities and resources which are an integral part 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 investment adviser's 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.
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, with 35 new branches opening since 2010.
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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 support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) rationalizing product lines through the mergers of six funds into other funds; (iii) continuing to migrate the Freedom Funds to dedicated lower cost underlying funds; (iv) obtaining shareholder approval to broaden the investment strategies for Fidelity Consumer Finance Portfolio, Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund, and Fidelity Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio; (v) contractually agreeing to reduce the management fees and impose other expense limitations on Spartan 500 Index Fund and U.S. Bond Index Fund in connection with launching new institutional classes of these funds; (vi) changing the name, primary and supplemental benchmarks, and investment policies of Fidelity Global Strategies Fund to support the fund's flexible investment mandate and global orientation; and (vii) reducing the transfer agency account fee rates on certain accounts.
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. It also reviewed the fund's absolute investment performance for each class, as well as the fund's relative investment performance for each class measured over multiple periods against a broad-based securities market index. The Board noted that FMR does not believe that a meaningful peer group exists against which to compare the fund's performance. The following charts considered by the Board show, over the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2010, as available, the cumulative total returns of the retail class and Class B of the fund and the cumulative total returns of a broad-based securities market index ("benchmark").
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Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
The Board noted that the investment performance of the retail class of the fund compared favorably to its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods, although the fund's three-year cumulative total return was lower than its benchmark. The Board considered that the variations in performance among the fund's classes reflect the variations in class expenses, which result in lower performance for higher expense classes. The Board also reviewed the fund's performance since inception as well as performance in the current year.
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. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. 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 by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.
Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods 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 relative to the total universe of comparable funds available to investors in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps. "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 13% means that 87% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to non-Fidelity funds similar in size to the fund within the Total Mapped Group. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee characteristics, 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 the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.
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Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund
The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2010.
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, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. 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.
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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional Class, and the retail class ranked below its competitive median for 2010 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2010. The Board considered that various factors, including 12b-1 fees, positive or negative performance adjustments, and relatively higher other expenses in the case of small fund size, can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. 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 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 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.
Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. In March 2010, the Board created an ad hoc joint committee with the board of other Fidelity funds (the Committee) to review and compare Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.
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 Class T was 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, including the findings of the Committee.
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 its shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.
On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability 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.
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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 Fidelity's profitability analysis. 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 surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to 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 fund's 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 in the circumstances.
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 through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR 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.
The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. 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 Fidelity fund 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 assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.
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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that any potential economies of scale 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) fund performance trends, actions to be taken by FMR to improve certain funds' overall performance, and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) portfolio manager changes that have occurred during the past year and length of portfolio manager tenure for different categories of funds over time; (iii) Fidelity's compensation structure for portfolio managers and other key personnel and strategies for attracting and retaining non-investment personnel; (iv) the amount of the investment that each portfolio manager has made in the Fidelity fund(s) that he or she manages; (v) historical trends in Fidelity's realization of fall-out benefits; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures and the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain funds; (vii) fund profitability methodology and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results; (viii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and Fidelity's compliance practices with respect to performance adjustment calculations; (ix) the fee structures in place for certain other Fidelity clients; and (x) explanations regarding the relative total expense ratios of certain funds and classes, total expense competitive trends, and actions that might be taken by FMR to reduce total expense ratios for certain funds and classes.
Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately 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 Management & Research Company
Boston, MA
Investment Sub-Advisers
FMR Co., Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.
Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited
General Distributor
Fidelity Distributors Corporation
Boston, MA
Transfer and Service Agents
Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Fidelity Service Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank
New York, NY
AGIII-USAN-0212 1.855222.104
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 Hastings Street Trust's Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Fidelity Hastings Street Trust'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. |
(b) |
| Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Fidelity Hastings Street Trust
By: | /s/Kenneth B. Robins |
| Kenneth B. Robins |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | February 23, 2012 |
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/Kenneth B. Robins |
| Kenneth B. Robins |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | February 23, 2012 |
By: | /s/Christine Reynolds |
| Christine Reynolds |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | February 23, 2012 |