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 811-3855
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
245 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
William C. Coffey, Secretary
245 Summer St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
617-563-7000
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Date of fiscal year end: | October 31 |
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Date of reporting period: | October 31, 2018 |
Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders
Fidelity Advisor® Diversified International Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (14.36)% | 1.57% | 6.35% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (12.57)% | 1.79% | 6.33% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (10.75)% | 2.01% | 6.18% |
Class I | (8.94)% | 3.07% | 7.29% |
Class Z | (8.78)% | 3.23% | 7.38% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on August 13, 2013. Returns prior to August 13, 2013, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Diversified International Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI EAFE Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $18,511 | Fidelity Advisor® Diversified International Fund - Class A |
| $19,780 | MSCI EAFE Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: International equities returned -8.08% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of overwhelmingly negative factors – including escalating trade tensions, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -11% second-half return. The index lost 8% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, new-media-infused communications services (-15%) was hit the hardest, while economically sensitive consumer discretionary (-13%), information technology (-12%), financials (-10%), industrials (-9%) and materials (-7%) stocks also fared poorly. Even the more defensive real estate (-9%), utilities (-6%) and consumer staples (-5%) sectors weren’t spared this period. Conversely, elevated crude-oil prices fueled a positive return for energy (+7%), the top-performing sector, followed by the relatively stable-growing health care segment (+2%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth also pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%).
Comments from Portfolio Manager William Bower: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned roughly between -9% to -10%, trailing the -6.65% return of the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index. Versus the benchmark, security selection, notably in the consumer staples and health care sectors, detracted from performance. Geographically, stock picks in the U.K. and Japan held back the fund's performance versus the index, though a non-index stake in the U.S. was helpful. Individual disappointments included U.K.- based software company Micro Focus International. Shares of the company returned -54% for the period, largely because a recent acquisition proved challenging, with revenue declining faster than anticipated amid heavy sales-force attrition. In Japan, an average overweighting in semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics hurt, as excess industry capacity and weakening demand from end markets pressured the stock, which returned roughly -58%. Not owning index heavyweight Royal Dutch Shell was another notable detractor because shares of the Anglo-Dutch multinational oil and gas giant advanced about 8% on higher crude-oil prices and solid quarterly financial results. Conversely, security selection in information technology and materials added value. Top individual contributors included Norway-based exploration and production company Equinor (formerly Statoil), a top holding that benefited from higher crude-oil prices. Out-of-benchmark stakes in U.S.-based payment-processing firms Mastercard and Visa also worked out well, as the stocks gained about 34% and 26%, respectively. Litigation income received during the period also added to the fund’s return.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals) | 1.4 |
Prudential PLC (United Kingdom, Insurance) | 1.4 |
ORIX Corp. (Japan, Diversified Financial Services) | 1.4 |
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR (United Kingdom, Tobacco) | 1.3 |
SAP SE (Germany, Software) | 1.3 |
| 6.8 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 24.3 |
Industrials | 14.8 |
Health Care | 12.6 |
Information Technology | 11.6 |
Consumer Staples | 10.6 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
Japan | 17.1 |
United Kingdom | 16.5 |
Germany | 8.3 |
France | 7.3 |
United States of America | 6.9 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 94.3% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 5.7% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 93.6% | | | |
| | Shares | Value (000s) |
Australia - 0.8% | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | 73,124 | $9,735 |
Magellan Financial Group Ltd. | | 306,083 | 5,774 |
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TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | 15,509 |
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Bailiwick of Jersey - 1.8% | | | |
Ferguson PLC | | 247,646 | 16,723 |
Glencore Xstrata PLC | | 1,041,731 | 4,246 |
Shire PLC | | 213,962 | 12,913 |
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TOTAL BAILIWICK OF JERSEY | | | 33,882 |
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Belgium - 1.0% | | | |
KBC Groep NV | | 238,380 | 16,443 |
Umicore SA | | 64,800 | 3,053 |
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TOTAL BELGIUM | | | 19,496 |
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Bermuda - 1.4% | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. (United States) | | 40,805 | 9,210 |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 477,000 | 9,926 |
IHS Markit Ltd. (a) | | 147,788 | 7,763 |
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TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 26,899 |
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Canada - 3.6% | | | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) | | 453,600 | 21,663 |
CCL Industries, Inc. Class B | | 43,900 | 1,847 |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada) | | 1,010,600 | 8,552 |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | 15,900 | 10,943 |
Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (a)(b) | | 522,200 | 6,627 |
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. | | 10,369 | 158 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | 537,600 | 18,034 |
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TOTAL CANADA | | | 67,824 |
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Cayman Islands - 0.7% | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 52,600 | 7,484 |
ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. | | 380,000 | 3,230 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | 90,000 | 994 |
Zai Lab Ltd. ADR (a) | | 69,154 | 1,131 |
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TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 12,839 |
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China - 0.8% | | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 60,476 | 4,759 |
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 494,500 | 4,657 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 579,972 | 4,120 |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Class A | | 680,280 | 1,305 |
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TOTAL CHINA | | | 14,841 |
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Denmark - 0.6% | | | |
DONG Energy A/S (b) | | 14,900 | 947 |
Netcompany Group A/S | | 73,700 | 2,437 |
NNIT A/S (b) | | 38,055 | 1,075 |
Novozymes A/S Series B | | 129,300 | 6,390 |
SimCorp A/S | | 3,300 | 254 |
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TOTAL DENMARK | | | 11,103 |
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Finland - 0.9% | | | |
Nordea Bank ABP (a) | | 965,300 | 8,395 |
Sampo Oyj (A Shares) | | 165,800 | 7,636 |
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TOTAL FINLAND | | | 16,031 |
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France - 7.3% | | | |
Aeroports de Paris | | 28,000 | 5,864 |
Amundi SA (b) | | 210,458 | 12,534 |
BNP Paribas SA | | 297,400 | 15,539 |
Capgemini SA | | 109,100 | 13,346 |
Danone SA | | 39,700 | 2,811 |
Eiffage SA | | 38,500 | 3,769 |
Elis SA | | 298,800 | 6,034 |
Kering SA | | 10,300 | 4,592 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA | | 56,343 | 17,095 |
Maisons du Monde SA (b) | | 36,573 | 917 |
Sanofi SA | | 249,255 | 22,274 |
Societe Generale Series A | | 220,700 | 8,090 |
SR Teleperformance SA | | 31,600 | 5,211 |
Thales SA | | 50,300 | 6,438 |
VINCI SA (c) | | 146,300 | 13,021 |
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TOTAL FRANCE | | | 137,535 |
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Germany - 7.6% | | | |
adidas AG | | 53,209 | 12,536 |
Allianz SE | | 26,800 | 5,583 |
Aumann AG (b) | | 34,088 | 1,683 |
Axel Springer Verlag AG | | 9,397 | 625 |
Bayer AG | | 192,926 | 14,788 |
Deutsche Borse AG | | 40,000 | 5,055 |
Deutsche Post AG | | 295,326 | 9,325 |
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | 220,700 | 14,027 |
Hannover Reuck SE | | 56,000 | 7,554 |
Linde PLC | | 99,638 | 16,347 |
Merck KGaA | | 11,100 | 1,190 |
Morphosys AG (a) | | 16,383 | 1,518 |
Morphosys AG sponsored ADR | | 104,317 | 2,401 |
MTU Aero Engines Holdings AG | | 9,400 | 1,999 |
Rational AG | | 2,300 | 1,334 |
SAP SE | | 233,873 | 25,042 |
Scout24 AG (b) | | 95,000 | 3,945 |
Symrise AG | | 108,700 | 9,131 |
Vonovia SE | | 128,700 | 5,892 |
Wirecard AG | | 19,500 | 3,653 |
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TOTAL GERMANY | | | 143,628 |
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Hong Kong - 1.8% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 2,892,800 | 21,893 |
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. | | 1,244,500 | 4,650 |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | 1,420,500 | 6,648 |
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TOTAL HONG KONG | | | 33,191 |
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India - 3.6% | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. | | 717,591 | 3,094 |
Axis Bank Ltd. (a) | | 546,458 | 4,303 |
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | | 156,548 | 1,534 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 743,471 | 19,301 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 793,387 | 18,979 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | | 253,740 | 3,840 |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. | | 389,732 | 2,166 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 1,026,708 | 14,732 |
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TOTAL INDIA | | | 67,949 |
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Indonesia - 0.9% | | | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | 5,471,100 | 8,511 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk | | 38,917,000 | 8,064 |
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TOTAL INDONESIA | | | 16,575 |
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Ireland - 2.4% | | | |
CRH PLC | | 273,000 | 8,152 |
DCC PLC (United Kingdom) | | 51,300 | 4,403 |
Kerry Group PLC Class A | | 112,500 | 11,532 |
Kingspan Group PLC (Ireland) | | 224,900 | 9,782 |
Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a) | | 148,459 | 12,292 |
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TOTAL IRELAND | | | 46,161 |
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Israel - 0.5% | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) | | 79,500 | 8,825 |
Italy - 0.7% | | | |
FinecoBank SpA | | 115,900 | 1,214 |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | 2,625,800 | 5,816 |
Prada SpA | | 1,143,200 | 4,038 |
Recordati SpA | | 73,300 | 2,484 |
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TOTAL ITALY | | | 13,552 |
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Japan - 17.1% | | | |
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. | | 85,600 | 3,046 |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | 122,800 | 14,234 |
GMO Internet, Inc. | | 110,500 | 1,579 |
Hoya Corp. | | 421,900 | 23,983 |
Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 16,700 | 707 |
Itochu Corp. | | 209,100 | 3,878 |
Kao Corp. | | 151,600 | 10,085 |
Keyence Corp. | | 49,800 | 24,407 |
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc. | | 987,600 | 15,108 |
Misumi Group, Inc. | | 191,300 | 3,842 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | 3,130,100 | 18,945 |
Morinaga & Co. Ltd. | | 70,700 | 2,842 |
Nabtesco Corp. | | 86,000 | 1,896 |
Nidec Corp. | | 85,900 | 11,031 |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | 5,300 | 1,655 |
Nissan Chemical Corp. | | 51,300 | 2,419 |
Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 103,400 | 13,503 |
NOF Corp. | | 13,300 | 378 |
Olympus Corp. | | 164,900 | 5,496 |
ORIX Corp. | | 1,579,800 | 25,776 |
Outsourcing, Inc. | | 171,400 | 2,172 |
PALTAC Corp. | | 58,300 | 2,976 |
Panasonic Corp. | | 173,300 | 1,860 |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 617,200 | 16,565 |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | 704,400 | 3,733 |
Seria Co. Ltd. | | 23,900 | 806 |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | 77,200 | 6,451 |
Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | 138,900 | 8,764 |
SMC Corp. | | 27,800 | 8,907 |
SoftBank Corp. | | 194,700 | 15,408 |
Sony Corp. | | 382,900 | 20,721 |
Subaru Corp. | | 106,600 | 2,876 |
Sundrug Co. Ltd. | | 65,616 | 2,384 |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | 164,100 | 8,183 |
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. | | 135,600 | 2,581 |
Tsubaki Nakashima Co. Ltd. | | 75,468 | 1,391 |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | 134,300 | 13,997 |
Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 197,806 | 10,098 |
Yahoo! Japan Corp. | | 920,300 | 2,871 |
Zozo, Inc. | | 232,600 | 5,605 |
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TOTAL JAPAN | | | 323,159 |
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Korea (South) - 0.3% | | | |
Cafe24 Corp. (a) | | 13,900 | 1,346 |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 14,233 | 4,329 |
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TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH) | | | 5,675 |
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Luxembourg - 0.8% | | | |
B&M European Value Retail S.A. | | 2,281,095 | 12,153 |
Samsonite International SA | | 1,109,400 | 3,183 |
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TOTAL LUXEMBOURG | | | 15,336 |
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Netherlands - 4.4% | | | |
Adyen BV (b) | | 6,700 | 4,334 |
ASML Holding NV | | 101,700 | 17,529 |
Heineken NV (Bearer) | | 48,900 | 4,409 |
ING Groep NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) | | 468,800 | 5,546 |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV | | 311,900 | 11,633 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 11,100 | 991 |
Unilever NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (Bearer) | | 446,000 | 23,966 |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | 245,300 | 13,936 |
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TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 82,344 |
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New Zealand - 0.3% | | | |
Ryman Healthcare Group Ltd. | | 651,045 | 5,141 |
Norway - 1.6% | | | |
Equinor ASA | | 922,100 | 23,988 |
Schibsted ASA (A Shares) | | 207,100 | 7,176 |
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TOTAL NORWAY | | | 31,164 |
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South Africa - 0.1% | | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | 35,700 | 2,397 |
Spain - 1.9% | | | |
Aedas Homes SAU (b) | | 13,529 | 350 |
Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A | | 201,400 | 16,237 |
CaixaBank SA | | 2,964,300 | 11,996 |
Masmovil Ibercom SA (a) | | 24,090 | 3,127 |
Neinor Homes SLU (a)(b) | | 34,733 | 559 |
Prosegur Cash SA (b) | | 2,232,295 | 4,425 |
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TOTAL SPAIN | | | 36,694 |
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Sweden - 1.7% | | | |
Alfa Laval AB | | 176,000 | 4,495 |
ASSA ABLOY AB (B Shares) | | 557,800 | 11,095 |
Coor Service Management Holding AB (b) | | 445,200 | 3,138 |
HEXPOL AB (B Shares) | | 469,100 | 4,342 |
Indutrade AB | | 105,900 | 2,541 |
Swedbank AB (A Shares) | | 207,200 | 4,667 |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (B Shares) | | 255,000 | 2,220 |
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TOTAL SWEDEN | | | 32,498 |
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Switzerland - 4.7% | | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | 861,756 | 11,266 |
Julius Baer Group Ltd. | | 166,500 | 7,593 |
Lonza Group AG | | 29,786 | 9,366 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 108,237 | 26,336 |
Sig Combibloc Group AG (a) | | 182,700 | 2,026 |
Sika AG | | 119,770 | 15,364 |
Swatch Group AG (Bearer) | | 16,460 | 5,570 |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | 23,800 | 1,795 |
UBS Group AG | | 686,113 | 9,599 |
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TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | 88,915 |
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Taiwan - 0.9% | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 465,200 | 17,724 |
United Kingdom - 16.5% | | | |
Admiral Group PLC | | 211,600 | 5,445 |
Aon PLC | | 31,600 | 4,935 |
Ascential PLC | | 1,037,977 | 4,999 |
Ashtead Group PLC | | 1,600 | 40 |
AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom) | | 302,779 | 23,159 |
Beazley PLC | | 560,546 | 3,779 |
Big Yellow Group PLC | | 125,100 | 1,379 |
BP PLC sponsored ADR | | 295,700 | 12,825 |
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | | 581,000 | 25,215 |
Bunzl PLC | | 401,000 | 11,845 |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC | | 141,800 | 6,450 |
Compass Group PLC | | 592,792 | 11,669 |
Conviviality PLC (d) | | 775,686 | 0 |
Cranswick PLC | | 171,000 | 6,317 |
DS Smith PLC | | 401,881 | 2,018 |
Halma PLC | | 231,300 | 3,926 |
Hastings Group Holdings PLC (b) | | 1,715,495 | 4,059 |
Indivior PLC (a) | | 1,064,300 | 2,562 |
Informa PLC | | 374,068 | 3,412 |
InterContinental Hotel Group PLC | | 70,800 | 3,719 |
ITV PLC | | 1,659,700 | 3,160 |
John Wood Group PLC | | 552,200 | 5,041 |
LivaNova PLC (a) | | 22,100 | 2,475 |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | 17,732,900 | 12,940 |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | 244,700 | 13,496 |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 2,893,571 | 6,238 |
Micro Focus International PLC | | 423,752 | 6,569 |
Ocado Group PLC (a) | | 31,200 | 341 |
Prudential PLC | | 1,314,294 | 26,317 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | 244,613 | 19,780 |
RELX PLC | | 662,447 | 13,108 |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | 507,500 | 2,051 |
Smith & Nephew PLC | | 401,100 | 6,520 |
Spectris PLC | | 176,400 | 4,834 |
St. James's Place Capital PLC | | 1,038,500 | 13,453 |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom) | | 757,588 | 5,321 |
Standard Life PLC | | 2,219,760 | 7,675 |
Tesco PLC | | 4,800,972 | 13,075 |
The Weir Group PLC | | 323,300 | 6,554 |
Volution Group PLC | | 2,421,400 | 5,354 |
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TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 312,055 |
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United States of America - 6.9% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class C (a) | | 13,249 | 14,266 |
Amgen, Inc. | | 69,300 | 13,360 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | 27,600 | 6,362 |
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) | | 284,000 | 10,264 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 160,500 | 10,506 |
Coty, Inc. Class A | | 573,000 | 6,045 |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | 48,500 | 2,615 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 16,100 | 3,220 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | 39,600 | 5,729 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Israel) | | 19,123 | 2,761 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | 19,400 | 1,644 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 96,400 | 19,055 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 17,900 | 1,912 |
Oceaneering International, Inc. (a) | | 38,110 | 722 |
Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 47,800 | 5,876 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 42,600 | 7,767 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 136,800 | 18,858 |
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TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 130,962 |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $1,536,439) | | | 1,769,904 |
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Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.7% | | | |
Germany - 0.7% | | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | 83,700 | 9,156 |
Jungheinrich AG | | 64,800 | 2,150 |
Sartorius AG (non-vtg.) | | 18,000 | 2,610 |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $12,734) | | | 13,916 |
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Money Market Funds - 5.8% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (e) | | 96,105,882 | 96,125 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (e)(f) | | 13,217,428 | 13,219 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $109,344) | | | 109,344 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.1% | | | |
(Cost $1,658,517) | | | 1,893,164 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.1)% | | | (1,037) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $1,892,127 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
Values shown as $0 in the Schedule of Investments may reflect amounts less than $500.
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $44,593,000 or 2.4% of net assets.
(c) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(d) Level 3 security
(e) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
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 |
| (Amounts in thousands) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $599 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 450 |
Total | $1,049 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $56,699 | $36,765 | $19,934 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 151,074 | 100,339 | 50,735 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 204,882 | 126,401 | 78,481 | 0 |
Energy | 84,052 | 84,052 | -- | -- |
Financials | 457,654 | 319,206 | 138,448 | -- |
Health Care | 239,984 | 102,838 | 137,146 | -- |
Industrials | 277,005 | 193,779 | 83,226 | -- |
Information Technology | 218,430 | 184,599 | 33,831 | -- |
Materials | 82,242 | 65,220 | 17,022 | -- |
Real Estate | 7,621 | 7,621 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 4,177 | 4,177 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 109,344 | 109,344 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $1,893,164 | $1,334,341 | $558,823 | $0 |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total (000s) |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $77,702 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $231,642 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts) | | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $12,602) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,549,173) | $1,783,820 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $109,344) | 109,344 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,658,517) | | $1,893,164 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $394) | | 386 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 8,074 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 8,179 |
Dividends receivable | | 6,276 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 116 |
Prepaid expenses | | 4 |
Other receivables | | 145 |
Total assets | | 1,916,344 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $7,298 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 1,789 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,079 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 307 | |
Other affiliated payables | 381 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 144 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 13,219 | |
Total liabilities | | 24,217 |
Net Assets | | $1,892,127 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $1,591,351 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 300,776 |
Net Assets | | $1,892,127 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($463,074 ÷ 21,972 shares) | | $21.08 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $21.08) | | $22.37 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($174,637 ÷ 8,353 shares) | | $20.91 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $20.91) | | $21.67 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($149,848 ÷ 7,451 shares)(a) | | $20.11 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($806,537 ÷ 37,618 shares) | | $21.44 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($298,031 ÷ 13,903 shares) | | $21.44 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $48,317 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 1,049 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 49,366 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (4,266) |
Total income | | 45,100 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | $14,536 | |
Transfer agent fees | 3,943 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 4,320 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 963 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 286 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 11 | |
Registration fees | 97 | |
Audit | 74 | |
Legal | 8 | |
Miscellaneous | 15 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 24,253 | |
Expense reductions | (364) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 23,889 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 21,211 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 66,421 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (1) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (469) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 65,951 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $503) | (274,281) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (112) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (274,393) |
Net gain (loss) | | (208,442) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(187,231) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Amounts in thousands | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $21,211 | $17,535 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 65,951 | 145,317 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (274,393) | 244,874 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (187,231) | 407,726 |
Distributions to shareholders | (24,045) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (18,146) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (4,351) |
Total distributions | (24,045) | (22,497) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (148,877) | 12,173 |
Redemption fees | – | 8 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (360,153) | 397,410 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,252,280 | 1,854,870 |
End of period | $1,892,127 | $2,252,280 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $17,289 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.43 | $19.38 | $20.10 | $19.56 | $19.47 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .21 | .17 | .18 | .15 | .27B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.33)C | 4.11 | (.77) | .61 | .17 |
Total from investment operations | (2.12) | 4.28 | (.59) | .76 | .44 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.16) | (.19) | (.13) | (.20) | (.18) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.07) | (.05) | – | (.02) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.23)D | (.13) | (.22) | (.35) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –E | –E | –E | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.08 | $23.43 | $19.38 | $20.10 | $19.56 |
Total ReturnF,G | (9.14)%C | 22.39% | (2.97)% | 3.93% | 2.28% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.19% | 1.21% | 1.23% | 1.22% | 1.26% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.19% | 1.21% | 1.23% | 1.22% | 1.26% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.17% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.21% | 1.26% |
Net investment income (loss) | .89% | .82% | .92% | .75% | 1.34%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $463 | $579 | $574 | $662 | $693 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 32% | 44% | 31% | 34% | 40% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .85%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (9.62)%.
D Total distributions of $.23 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.187 and distributions from net realized gain of $.046 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.24 | $19.21 | $19.92 | $19.38 | $19.30 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .14 | .12 | .13 | .10 | .21B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.31)C | 4.08 | (.77) | .61 | .18 |
Total from investment operations | (2.17) | 4.20 | (.64) | .71 | .39 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.09) | (.13) | (.07) | (.15) | (.14) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.07) | (.05) | – | (.02) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.16) | (.17)D | (.07) | (.17) | (.31) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –E | –E | –E | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.91 | $23.24 | $19.21 | $19.92 | $19.38 |
Total ReturnF,G | (9.40)%C | 22.10% | (3.22)% | 3.67% | 2.04% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.46% | 1.48% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 1.51% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.46% | 1.47% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 1.51% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.51% |
Net investment income (loss) | .62% | .56% | .66% | .49% | 1.09%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $175 | $224 | $224 | $271 | $284 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 32% | 44% | 31% | 34% | 40% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .60%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (9.88)%.
D Total distributions of $.17 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.128 and distributions from net realized gain of $.046 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.35 | $18.48 | $19.19 | $18.68 | $18.63 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .03 | .01 | .03 | –B | .11C |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.23)D | 3.94 | (.74) | .59 | .18 |
Total from investment operations | (2.20) | 3.95 | (.71) | .59 | .29 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | (.03) | – | (.06) | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.04) | (.05) | – | (.02) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.04) | (.08) | – | (.08) | (.24) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.11 | $22.35 | $18.48 | $19.19 | $18.68 |
Total ReturnE,F | (9.85)%D | 21.46% | (3.70)% | 3.15% | 1.58% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.95% | 1.96% | 1.98% | 1.97% | 2.00% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.95% | 1.96% | 1.98% | 1.97% | 2.00% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.94% | 1.96% | 1.98% | 1.96% | 2.00% |
Net investment income (loss) | .13% | .07% | .17% | - %I | .60%C |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $150 | $211 | $206 | $251 | $243 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 32% | 44% | 31% | 34% | 40% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .11%.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (10.33)%.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount represents less than .005%.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.85 | $19.73 | $20.46 | $19.91 | $19.80 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .27 | .24 | .24 | .21 | .33B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.37)C | 4.18 | (.78) | .63 | .18 |
Total from investment operations | (2.10) | 4.42 | (.54) | .84 | .51 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.24) | (.25) | (.19) | (.26) | (.23) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.07) | (.05) | – | (.02) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.31) | (.30) | (.19) | (.29)D | (.40) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –E | –E | –E | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.44 | $23.85 | $19.73 | $20.46 | $19.91 |
Total ReturnF | (8.94)%C | 22.75% | (2.69)% | 4.24% | 2.60% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | .92% | .93% | .94% | .94% | .97% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .92% | .93% | .94% | .94% | .97% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .91% | .92% | .94% | .94% | .97% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.16% | 1.10% | 1.21% | 1.03% | 1.63%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $807 | $953 | $757 | $747 | $648 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 32% | 44% | 31% | 34% | 40% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.14%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (9.42)%.
D Total distributions of $.29 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.263 and distributions from net realized gain of $.022 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund Class Z
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $23.85 | $19.73 | $20.46 | $19.93 | $19.81 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .31 | .27 | .27 | .24 | .36B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.37)C | 4.18 | (.78) | .61 | .19 |
Total from investment operations | (2.06) | 4.45 | (.51) | .85 | .55 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.28) | (.28) | (.22) | (.30) | (.26) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.07) | (.05) | – | (.02) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.35) | (.33) | (.22) | (.32) | (.43) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –D | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.44 | $23.85 | $19.73 | $20.46 | $19.93 |
Total ReturnE | (8.78)%C | 22.94% | (2.54)% | 4.34% | 2.81% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | .78% | .78% | .79% | .79% | .81% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .78% | .78% | .79% | .79% | .81% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .76% | .78% | .79% | .78% | .81% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.30% | 1.25% | 1.36% | 1.18% | 1.79%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $298 | $286 | $93 | $83 | $24 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 32% | 44% | 31% | 34% | 40% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.10 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.30%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (9.26)%.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3– unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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 October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests. An estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized appreciation on the applicable securities is included in Other payables and accrued expenses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation and losses deferred due to wash sales
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $355,585 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (135,957) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $219,628 |
Tax Cost | $1,673,536 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $16,882 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $64,620 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $219,470 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $24,045 | $ 22,497 |
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A – removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $683,001 and $893,862, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .424% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .66% of the Fund's average net assets.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $1,389 | $33 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 1,052 | 18 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 1,879 | 59 |
| | | $4,320 | $110 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $70 |
Class M | 19 |
Class C(a) | 6 |
| $95 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $1,161 | .21 |
Class M | 476 | .23 |
Class C | 412 | .22 |
Class I | 1,750 | .19 |
Class Z | 144 | .05 |
| $3,943 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $4 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $6 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. 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 $450, including less than five hundred dollars from securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $341 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment advisor reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $23.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $5,653 | $– |
Class M | 1,520 | – |
Class C | 401 | – |
Class I | 12,234 | – |
Class Z | 4,237 | – |
Total | $24,045 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $5,441 |
Class M | – | 1,459 |
Class C | – | 337 |
Class I | – | 9,585 |
Class Z | – | 1,324 |
Total | $– | $18,146 |
From net realized gain | | |
Class A | $– | $1,338 |
Class M | – | 524 |
Class C | – | 500 |
Class I | – | 1,771 |
Class Z | – | 218 |
Total | $– | $4,351 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,464 | 3,317 | $58,230 | $69,149 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 235 | 342 | 5,469 | 6,436 |
Shares redeemed | (5,429) | (8,598) | (126,599) | (175,117) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,730) | (4,939) | $(62,900) | $(99,532) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 557 | 809 | $13,025 | $16,845 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 64 | 102 | 1,487 | 1,912 |
Shares redeemed | (1,889) | (2,936) | (44,045) | (59,831) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,268) | (2,025) | $(29,533) | $(41,074) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 462 | 706 | $10,419 | $14,348 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 16 | 40 | 361 | 720 |
Shares redeemed | (2,468) | (2,474) | (55,659) | (49,015) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,990) | (1,728) | $(44,879) | $(33,947) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 6,999 | 13,526 | $164,832 | $282,118 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 434 | 479 | 10,246 | 9,168 |
Shares redeemed | (9,766) | (12,447) | (231,388) | (259,183) |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,333) | 1,558 | $(56,310) | $32,103 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 5,480 | 9,293 | $130,793 | $197,380 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 164 | 81 | 3,858 | 1,541 |
Shares redeemed | (3,743) | (2,078) | (89,906) | (44,298) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,901 | 7,296 | $44,745 | $154,623 |
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 12, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.19% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $902.40 | $5.71 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,019.21 | $6.06 |
Class M | 1.46% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $901.30 | $7.00 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.85 | $7.43 |
Class C | 1.95% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $899.00 | $9.33 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,015.38 | $9.91 |
Class I | .92% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $903.50 | $4.41 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.57 | $4.69 |
Class Z | .77% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $904.30 | $3.70 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,021.32 | $3.92 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.173 | $0.735 |
Class M | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.109 | $0.735 |
Class C | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $0.735 |
Class I | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.242 | $0.735 |
Class Z | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.276 | $0.735 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $64,620,310, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Class A designates 9%, Class M designates 12%, Class C designates 32%, Class I designates 7% and Class Z designates 6% of the dividends distributed in December 2017, respectively, during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/11/17 | $0.2568 | $0.0258 |
Class M | 12/11/17 | $0.1858 | $0.0258 |
Class C | 12/11/17 | $0.0688 | $0.0258 |
Class I | 12/11/17 | $0.3328 | $0.0258 |
Class Z | 12/11/17 | $0.3728 | $0.0258 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
ADIF-ANN-1218
1.728709.119
Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Asia Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-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.institutional.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.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (20.52)% | 3.08% | 10.37% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (18.87)% | 3.26% | 10.31% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (17.13)% | 3.54% | 10.21% |
Class I | (15.43)% | 4.62% | 11.36% |
Class Z | (15.43)% | 4.62% | 11.36% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Asia Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI AC (All Country) Asia ex Japan Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $26,830 | Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Asia Fund - Class A |
| $26,554 | MSCI AC (All Country) Asia ex Japan Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: International equities returned -8.08% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of overwhelmingly negative factors – including escalating trade tensions, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market. The index lost 8% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, communications services (-15%) was hit the hardest, while economically sensitive consumer discretionary (-13%), information technology (-12%), financials (-10%), industrials (-9%) and materials (-7%) stocks also fared poorly. Even the more defensive real estate (-9%), utilities (-6%) and consumer staples (-5%) sectors weren’t spared this period. Conversely, elevated crude-oil prices fueled a positive return for energy (+7%), the top-performing sector, followed by the relatively stable-growing health care segment (+2%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth also pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%).
Comments from Portfolio Manager John Dance: For the year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned about -15% to -16%, lagging the -13.62% return of the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) Asia ex Japan Index. Stock selection primarily drove the fund’s underperformance of the benchmark, especially in the energy, utilities, financials and information technology sectors. By country, picks in India and China detracted notably. Choices in Australia hurt to a lesser extent. At the stock level, an out-of-benchmark position in Australia-based Blue Sky Alternative Investments detracted most on a relative basis. The stock dropped sharply and was suspended from trading after a report surfaced claiming the firm overvalued its fee-earning assets and overstated its investment results. We believe the accusations are without merit and continued to hold the stock in the fund at period end. The fund’s largest position, Tencent Holdings, also detracted this period. In August, Tencent reported a rare quarterly profit decline. Conversely, stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector was a bright spot, and the fund’s cash position provided some ballast in a declining market. Geographically, stock picking in Hong Kong and Indonesia contributed. The fund's top relative contributor was HKT Trust and HKT Limited Stapled Units, a Hong Kong-based wireless operator.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 6.9 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 6.3 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR | 5.6 |
AIA Group Ltd. | 4.0 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 2.8 |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 2.5 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | 2.4 |
China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) | 2.4 |
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd. unit | 2.0 |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | 1.9 |
| 36.8 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 23.7 |
Information Technology | 13.3 |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.4 |
Media & Entertainment | 7.8 |
Industrials | 7.1 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 91.6% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 8.4% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 90.5% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
Australia - 2.2% | | | |
Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd. (a) | | 282,448 | $242,019 |
HUB24 Ltd. | | 201,353 | 1,634,060 |
Netwealth Group Ltd. (b) | | 32,322 | 160,222 |
SpeedCast International Ltd. | | 377,109 | 961,379 |
Woodside Petroleum Ltd. | | 95,681 | 2,361,314 |
|
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | 5,358,994 |
|
Bermuda - 3.4% | | | |
China Resource Gas Group Ltd. | | 560,000 | 2,142,324 |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | 528,500 | 3,128,720 |
Tai Cheung Holdings Ltd. | | 1,191,000 | 1,108,691 |
Vtech Holdings Ltd. | | 181,100 | 2,124,625 |
|
TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 8,504,360 |
|
Cayman Islands - 17.6% | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 97,500 | 13,872,300 |
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. | | 857,000 | 1,639,261 |
International Housewares Retail Co. Ltd. | | 3,175,900 | 668,231 |
NetEase, Inc. ADR | | 10,400 | 2,161,640 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | 300,000 | 3,312,952 |
SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 1,079,000 | 792,538 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 504,400 | 17,280,370 |
Value Partners Group Ltd. | | 2,231,000 | 1,655,764 |
ZTO Express (Cayman), Inc. sponsored ADR | | 141,600 | 2,296,752 |
|
TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 43,679,808 |
|
China - 14.5% | | | |
China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) | | 7,643,000 | 6,065,081 |
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 507,000 | 1,887,847 |
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai Class A (a) | | 350,100 | 1,910,188 |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd. Class A | | 288,372 | 1,761,489 |
Inner Mongoli Yili Industries Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 526,800 | 1,667,478 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd. Class A | | 108,910 | 1,380,023 |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 56,644 | 4,457,204 |
Midea Group Co. Ltd. Class A | | 245,900 | 1,305,704 |
PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 1,788,590 | 1,733,406 |
Qingdao Port International Co. Ltd. (a)(c) | | 2,929,000 | 1,718,119 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 414,500 | 2,944,310 |
Shenzhen Expressway Co. (H Shares) | | 3,128,000 | 2,875,928 |
Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 1,934,500 | 1,798,342 |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Class A | | 986,207 | 1,891,644 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd. (d) | | 262,368 | 2,641,489 |
|
TOTAL CHINA | | | 36,038,252 |
|
Hong Kong - 7.6% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 1,308,000 | 9,899,298 |
Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd. | | 1,144,400 | 2,174,403 |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | 340,500 | 2,273,054 |
Sino Land Ltd. | | 1,234,000 | 1,935,513 |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | 553,500 | 2,590,357 |
|
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | 18,872,625 |
|
India - 17.6% | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. (a) | | 365,125 | 1,574,096 |
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. | | 76,862 | 773,972 |
Axis Bank Ltd. (a) | | 399,430 | 3,145,322 |
Bharti Infratel Ltd. | | 343,181 | 1,249,344 |
CCL Products (India) Ltd. | | 401,679 | 1,374,865 |
Future Retail Ltd. | | 339,377 | 2,244,541 |
Havells India Ltd. (a) | | 146,726 | 1,281,174 |
HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd. (a) | | 496 | 9,392 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 167,727 | 4,354,237 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 254,106 | 6,078,651 |
Indraprastha Gas Ltd. | | 915,636 | 3,309,214 |
Oberoi Realty Ltd. | | 350,107 | 2,004,026 |
Petronet LNG Ltd. | | 589,733 | 1,799,658 |
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | 1,124,832 | 2,828,049 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 477,696 | 6,854,447 |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | | 284,286 | 2,230,354 |
TCNS Clothing Co. Ltd. (a) | | 41,679 | 348,264 |
UPL Ltd. (a) | | 193,811 | 1,767,123 |
VST Industries Ltd. (a) | | 14,284 | 612,642 |
|
TOTAL INDIA | | | 43,839,371 |
|
Indonesia - 3.0% | | | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | 3,107,700 | 4,834,541 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk | | 12,736,200 | 2,638,976 |
|
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | 7,473,517 |
|
Israel - 0.1% | | | |
Sarine Technologies Ltd. | | 803,000 | 310,151 |
Japan - 1.4% | | | |
SMC Corp. | | 5,000 | 1,601,897 |
SoftBank Corp. | | 25,100 | 1,986,384 |
|
TOTAL JAPAN | | | 3,588,281 |
|
Korea (South) - 7.6% | | | |
Cafe24 Corp. (a) | | 10,691 | 1,035,369 |
Cuckoo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 6,553 | 697,800 |
Hyundai Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. | | 49,864 | 1,826,744 |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | 77,777 | 3,234,847 |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 6,553 | 1,992,893 |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 165,070 | 6,134,065 |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | 67,724 | 4,048,008 |
|
TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH) | | | 18,969,726 |
|
Malaysia - 0.4% | | | |
Bursa Malaysia Bhd | | 555,200 | 971,219 |
Multi-National - 2.0% | | | |
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd. unit | | 3,639,500 | 5,012,350 |
Philippines - 1.1% | | | |
Ayala Land, Inc. | | 3,693,200 | 2,740,337 |
Singapore - 0.8% | | | |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | | 1,362,300 | 1,898,162 |
Taiwan - 8.9% | | | |
E.SUN Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 3,809,922 | 2,522,679 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 2,103,393 | 15,782,049 |
United Microelectronics Corp. | | 4,091,000 | 1,558,124 |
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | | 147,000 | 2,371,619 |
|
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | 22,234,471 |
|
Thailand - 2.3% | | | |
Bangkok Bank PCL (For. Reg.) | | 558,700 | 3,571,906 |
Thai Beverage PCL | | 4,619,700 | 2,084,476 |
|
TOTAL THAILAND | | | 5,656,382 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $189,458,817) | | | 225,148,006 |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.1% | | | |
Korea (South) - 1.1% | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | |
(Cost $3,206,989) | | 90,500 | 2,835,561 |
|
Money Market Funds - 8.8% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (e) | | 21,545,990 | 21,550,299 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (e)(f) | | 258,132 | 258,158 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $21,808,457) | | | 21,808,457 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.4% | | | |
(Cost $214,474,263) | | | 249,792,024 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.4)% | | | (931,338) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $248,860,686 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) 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 $1,718,119 or 0.7% of net assets.
(d) Level 3 security
(e) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
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 | $158,683 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 6,191 |
Total | $164,874 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $28,651,467 | $9,384,713 | $19,266,754 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 30,886,350 | 30,886,350 | -- | -- |
Consumer Staples | 11,576,688 | 11,576,688 | -- | -- |
Energy | 11,015,419 | 11,015,419 | -- | -- |
Financials | 58,640,614 | 44,986,449 | 13,654,165 | -- |
Health Care | 8,524,976 | 5,883,487 | -- | 2,641,489 |
Industrials | 18,042,146 | 18,042,146 | -- | -- |
Information Technology | 33,517,801 | 16,177,628 | 17,340,173 | -- |
Materials | 3,760,016 | 3,760,016 | -- | -- |
Real Estate | 12,815,449 | 12,815,449 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 10,552,641 | 10,552,641 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 21,808,457 | 21,808,457 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $249,792,024 | $196,889,443 | $50,261,092 | $2,641,489 |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $6,033,594 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $252,069 |
The following is a reconciliation of Investments in Securities for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining value:
Investments in Securities: | |
Equities - Health Care | |
Beginning Balance | $-- |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | -- |
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Securities | (1,458,258) |
Cost of Purchases | 105,686 |
Proceeds of Sales | -- |
Amortization/Accretion | -- |
Transfers into Level 3 | 3,994,061 |
Transfers out of Level 3 | -- |
Ending Balance | $2,641,489 |
The change in unrealized gain (loss) for the period attributable to Level 3 securities held at October 31, 2018 | $(1,458,258) |
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 into Level 3 were attributable to a lack of observable market data resulting from decreases in market activity, decreases in liquidity, security restructurings or corporate actions. Transfers out of Level 3 were attributable to observable market data becoming available for those securities. 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.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $242,476) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $192,665,806) | $227,983,567 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $21,808,457) | 21,808,457 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $214,474,263) | | $249,792,024 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $62) | | 61 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 203,757 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 52,219 |
Dividends receivable | | 161,878 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 34,878 |
Prepaid expenses | | 603 |
Other receivables | | 146,477 |
Total assets | | 250,391,897 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $69,844 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 780,559 | |
Accrued management fee | 149,576 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 80,062 | |
Other affiliated payables | 63,070 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 129,942 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 258,158 | |
Total liabilities | | 1,531,211 |
Net Assets | | $248,860,686 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $198,939,236 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 49,921,450 |
Net Assets | | $248,860,686 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($106,775,296 ÷ 3,185,605 shares) | | $33.52 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $33.52) | | $35.56 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($33,478,114 ÷ 1,030,109 shares) | | $32.50 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $32.50) | | $33.68 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($48,506,512 ÷ 1,599,681 shares)(a) | | $30.32 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($59,527,473 ÷ 1,720,671 shares) | | $34.60 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($573,291 ÷ 16,569 shares) | | $34.60 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $6,400,722 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 164,874 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 6,565,596 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (521,570) |
Total income | | 6,044,026 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | $2,169,192 | |
Transfer agent fees | 679,252 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,175,024 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 162,887 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 166,012 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 1,576 | |
Registration fees | 62,735 | |
Audit | 97,142 | |
Legal | 1,597 | |
Miscellaneous | 1,944 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 4,517,361 | |
Expense reductions | (56,977) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 4,460,384 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 1,583,642 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 21,074,511 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 77 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (147,950) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 20,926,638 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $883,019) | (71,349,511) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (19,865) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (71,369,376) |
Net gain (loss) | | (50,442,738) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(48,859,096) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $1,583,642 | $1,672,421 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 20,926,638 | 3,273,257 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (71,369,376) | 68,519,125 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (48,859,096) | 73,464,803 |
Distributions to shareholders | (1,669,451) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (1,607,959) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (514,572) |
Total distributions | (1,669,451) | (2,122,531) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (10,181,121) | 2,563,469 |
Redemption fees | 5,359 | 39,586 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (60,704,309) | 73,945,327 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 309,564,995 | 235,619,668 |
End of period | $248,860,686 | $309,564,995 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $1,566,191 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $39.98 | $30.26 | $28.75 | $32.05 | $31.34 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .25 | .27 | .29 | .31 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (6.48) | 9.75 | 1.67 | (1.76) | 2.00B |
Total from investment operations | (6.23) | 10.02 | 1.96 | (1.45) | 2.30 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.22) | (.24) | (.22) | (.18) | (.26) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.01) | (.07) | (.23) | (1.67) | (1.33) |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.31) | (.45) | (1.86)C | (1.59) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | –D | .01 | –D | .01 | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $33.52 | $39.98 | $30.26 | $28.75 | $32.05 |
Total ReturnE,F | (15.67)% | 33.54% | 6.95% | (4.78)% | 7.70%B |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.32% | 1.38% | 1.42% | 1.37% | 1.42% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.32% | 1.37% | 1.42% | 1.37% | 1.42% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.30% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 1.36% | 1.42% |
Net investment income (loss) | .62% | .80% | 1.03% | 1.00% | .96% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $106,775 | $137,165 | $119,449 | $125,528 | $145,184 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 34% | 43% | 75% | 70% | 91% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B In 2014, a change to the Indian tax rules invalidated a prior ruling that had exempted the Fund from taxes on realized gains. As a result, the fund recorded a tax liability which resulted in a decrease to realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share of $.18. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 8.29%.
C Total distributions of $1.86 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.183 and distributions from net realized gain of $1.674 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.80 | $29.39 | $27.93 | $31.17 | $30.53 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .13 | .16 | .20 | .21 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (6.29) | 9.49 | 1.62 | (1.71) | 1.94B |
Total from investment operations | (6.16) | 9.65 | 1.82 | (1.50) | 2.14 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.13) | (.18) | (.13) | (.08) | (.17) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.01) | (.07) | (.23) | (1.67) | (1.33) |
Total distributions | (.14) | (.25) | (.36) | (1.75) | (1.50) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | –C | .01 | –C | .01 | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $32.50 | $38.80 | $29.39 | $27.93 | $31.17 |
Total ReturnD,E | (15.93)% | 33.16% | 6.62% | (5.05)% | 7.34%B |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.61% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.68% | 1.73% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.61% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.68% | 1.73% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.59% | 1.66% | 1.72% | 1.67% | 1.73% |
Net investment income (loss) | .33% | .50% | .72% | .69% | .66% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $33,478 | $44,730 | $35,791 | $37,720 | $44,563 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 34% | 43% | 75% | 70% | 91% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B In 2014, a change to the Indian tax rules invalidated a prior ruling that had exempted the Fund from taxes on realized gains. As a result, the fund recorded a tax liability which resulted in a decrease to realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share of $.18. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 7.93%.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $36.29 | $27.52 | $26.17 | $29.30 | $28.78 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | (.04) | .02 | .07 | .07 | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (5.86) | 8.89 | 1.52 | (1.59) | 1.82B |
Total from investment operations | (5.90) | 8.91 | 1.59 | (1.52) | 1.88 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.05) | (.08) | (.01) | – | (.03) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.01) | (.07) | (.23) | (1.62) | (1.33) |
Total distributions | (.07)C | (.14)D | (.24) | (1.62) | (1.36) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | –E | –E | –E | .01 | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $30.32 | $36.29 | $27.52 | $26.17 | $29.30 |
Total ReturnF,G | (16.30)% | 32.58% | 6.14% | (5.46)% | 6.85%B |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.06% | 2.11% | 2.16% | 2.11% | 2.17% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.05% | 2.11% | 2.16% | 2.11% | 2.17% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.04% | 2.09% | 2.16% | 2.10% | 2.17% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.11)% | .07% | .29% | .26% | .22% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $48,507 | $60,852 | $43,016 | $51,651 | $57,226 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 34% | 43% | 75% | 70% | 91% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B In 2014, a change to the Indian tax rules invalidated a prior ruling that had exempted the Fund from taxes on realized gains. As a result, the fund recorded a tax liability which resulted in a decrease to realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share of $.17. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 7.44%.
C Total distributions of $.07 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.054 and distributions from net realized gain of $.013 per share.
D Total distributions of $.14 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.076 and distributions from net realized gain of $.067 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $41.27 | $31.19 | $29.63 | $33.00 | $32.24 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .37 | .38 | .39 | .41 | .40 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (6.68) | 10.06 | 1.72 | (1.81) | 2.04B |
Total from investment operations | (6.31) | 10.44 | 2.11 | (1.40) | 2.44 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.34) | (.31) | (.32) | (.31) | (.35) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.01) | (.07) | (.23) | (1.67) | (1.33) |
Total distributions | (.36)C | (.37)D | (.55) | (1.98) | (1.68) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | –E | .01 | –E | .01 | –E |
Net asset value, end of period | $34.60 | $41.27 | $31.19 | $29.63 | $33.00 |
Total ReturnF | (15.43)% | 33.97% | 7.27% | (4.47)% | 7.98%B |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.07% | 1.12% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.11% | 1.07% | 1.12% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.11% | 1.06% | 1.12% |
Net investment income (loss) | .91% | 1.10% | 1.34% | 1.30% | 1.26% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $59,527 | $66,818 | $37,364 | $51,569 | $48,693 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 34% | 43% | 75% | 70% | 91% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B In 2014, a change to the Indian tax rules invalidated a prior ruling that had exempted the Fund from taxes on realized gains. As a result, the fund recorded a tax liability which resulted in a decrease to realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share of $.19. Excluding this amount, the total return would have been 8.57%.
C Total distributions of $.36 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.342 and distributions from net realized gain of $.013 per share.
D Total distributions of $.37 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.307 and distributions from net realized gain of $.067 per share.
E Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z
Years ended October 31, | 2018 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $38.03 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | – |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.43) |
Total from investment operations | (3.43) |
Distributions from net investment income | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – |
Total distributions | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $34.60 |
Total ReturnC,D | (9.02)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | .97%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .97%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .95%G |
Net investment income (loss) | (.02)%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $573 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 34% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2018.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on October 2, 2018. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which observable inputs are not available are valued using alternate valuation approaches, including the market approach and the income approach and are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy. The market approach generally consists of using comparable market transactions while the income approach generally consists of using the net present value of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.
Independent prices obtained from a single source or broker are evaluated by management and may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, as well as a roll forward of Level 3 investments, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $55,342,220 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (20,809,746) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $34,532,474 |
Tax Cost | $215,259,550 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $1,091,168 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $14,372,142 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $34,458,139 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $1,669,451 | $ 2,122,531 |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. Shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. In November 2017, the Board of Trustees approved the elimination of these redemption fees effective December 18, 2017.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $102,331,246 and $125,797,937, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .69% of the Fund's average net assets.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $334,635 | $13,602 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 218,076 | 5,296 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 622,313 | 71,877 |
| | | $1,175,024 | $90,775 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $27,743 |
Class M | 6,042 |
Class C(a) | 6,172 |
| $39,957 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $297,978 | .22 |
Class M | 114,751 | .26 |
Class C | 127,650 | .21 |
Class I | 138,865 | .19 |
Class Z | 8 | .04(a) |
| $679,252 | |
(a) Annualized
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .05%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $124 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund for certain losses in the amount of $14,333.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $869 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. 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 $6,191. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $53,564 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $242.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $3,171.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $782,369 | $– |
Class M | 164,115 | – |
Class C | 114,683 | – |
Class I | 608,284 | – |
Total | $1,669,451 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $945,543 |
Class M | – | 215,347 |
Class C | – | 115,038 |
Class I | – | 332,031 |
Total | $– | $1,607,959 |
From net realized gain | | |
Class A | $– | $259,636 |
Class M | – | 81,058 |
Class C | – | 101,415 |
Class I | – | 72,463 |
Total | $– | $514,572 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018(a) | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018 (a) | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 347,979 | 351,068 | $13,983,752 | $11,902,064 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 18,295 | 37,540 | 726,143 | 1,091,284 |
Shares redeemed | (611,537) | (905,334) | (24,140,514) | (29,487,490) |
Net increase (decrease) | (245,263) | (516,726) | $(9,430,619) | $(16,494,142) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 106,289 | 140,369 | $4,193,456 | $4,595,147 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,228 | 10,290 | 163,108 | 291,111 |
Shares redeemed | (233,325) | (215,506) | (8,901,416) | (6,775,073) |
Net increase (decrease) | (122,808) | (64,847) | $(4,544,852) | $(1,888,815) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 264,089 | 459,427 | $9,881,327 | $14,705,301 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,994 | 7,217 | 108,193 | 191,693 |
Shares redeemed | (344,108) | (352,850) | (12,330,390) | (10,437,224) |
Net increase (decrease) | (77,025) | 113,794 | $(2,340,870) | $4,459,770 |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 916,032 | 941,763 | $38,220,251 | $33,526,040 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 13,464 | 11,258 | 550,139 | 336,943 |
Shares redeemed | (828,029) | (531,849) | (33,233,325) | (17,376,327) |
Net increase (decrease) | 101,467 | 421,172 | $5,537,065 | $16,486,656 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 16,569 | – | $598,155 | $– |
Net increase (decrease) | 16,569 | – | $598,155 | $– |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2018.
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 13, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 actual expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I, and for the period (October 2, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class Z. The hypothetical expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for one-half year period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period |
Class A | 1.31% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $839.00 | $6.07-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,018.60 | $6.67-D |
Class M | 1.61% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $837.80 | $7.46-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.09 | $8.19-D |
Class C | 2.05% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $836.00 | $9.49-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,014.87 | $10.41-D |
Class I | 1.03% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $840.40 | $4.78-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.01 | $5.24-D |
Class Z | .97% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $909.80 | $.76-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.32 | $4.94-D |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Actual expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period) for Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I, and multiplied by 30/365 (to reflect the period October 2, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class Z.
C 5% return per year before expenses
D Hypothetical expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.194 | $1.933 |
Class M | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.054 | $1.933 |
Class C | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $1.933 |
Class I | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.330 | $1.933 |
Class Z | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.418 | $1.933 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $16,388,971, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/11/17 | $0.2958 | $0.0668 |
Class M | 12/11/17 | $0.2088 | $0.0668 |
Class C | 12/11/17 | $0.1338 | $0.0668 |
Class I | 12/11/17 | $0.4218 | $0.0668 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
AEA-ANN-1218
1.703376.121
Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Markets Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (19.82)% | 0.56% | 6.86% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (18.14)% | 0.77% | 6.84% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (16.43)% | 1.00% | 6.69% |
Class I | (14.64)% | 2.11% | 7.85% |
Class Z | (14.52)% | 2.27% | 7.94% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on August 13, 2013. Returns prior to August 13, 2013, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Markets Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI Emerging Markets Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $19,418 | Fidelity Advisor® Emerging Markets Fund - Class A |
| $21,968 | MSCI Emerging Markets Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: International equities returned -8.08% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of overwhelmingly negative factors – including escalating trade tensions, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -11% second-half return. The index lost 8% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, new-media-infused communications services (-15%) was hit the hardest, while economically sensitive consumer discretionary (-13%), information technology (-12%), financials (-10%), industrials (-9%) and materials (-7%) stocks also fared poorly. Even the more defensive real estate (-9%), utilities (-6%) and consumer staples (-5%) sectors weren’t spared this period. Conversely, elevated crude-oil prices fueled a positive return for energy (+7%), the top-performing sector, followed by the relatively stable-growing health care segment (+2%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth also pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%).
Comments from Portfolio Manager Sammy Simnegar: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes returned roughly returned roughly -14% to -15%, trailing the -12.49% return of the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Versus the benchmark, positioning in energy was the biggest detractor, along with security selection within communication services and consumer staples. Geographically, stock picks in China and India detracted the most by far. Among individual stocks, avoiding strong-performing, Brazil-based metals miner Vale hampered relative performance the most. Avoiding a trio of state-run energy giants, Brazil’s Petroleo Brasileiro (aka Petrobras), Russia’s Lukoil, and China’s CNOOC, also worked against us. Additionally, Argentine bank Banco Macro detracted but was not held in the fund at period end. Turning to sectors, stock selection in information technology was the largest relative contributor. I'll note that the fund's small cash position – representing about 1% of assets, on average – helped our relative result considerably in a down market. Regionally, out-of-benchmark exposure to the United States and continental Europe aided relative results. The top individual contributor was an overweight stake in Brazil-based reinsurance provider IRB Brasil Resseguros due to the stock’s strong showing and timely positioning on our part. Another contributor was an out-of-benchmark stake in Wirecard, a Germany-based provider of online payment processing purchased during the period. Lastly, avoiding weak-performing benchmark name Hon Hai Precision also proved beneficial.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea (South), Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals) | 5.0 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Interactive Media & Services) | 4.9 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | 4.7 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (Cayman Islands, Internet & Direct Marketing Retail) | 4.1 |
Naspers Ltd. Class N (South Africa, Media) | 2.2 |
| 20.9 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 20.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 17.4 |
Information Technology | 17.0 |
Consumer Staples | 10.6 |
Media & Entertainment | 10.0 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
Cayman Islands | 15.7 |
India | 11.9 |
China | 8.5 |
Brazil | 8.3 |
United States of America | 7.4 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 98.6% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 1.4% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.0% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
Belgium - 0.6% | | | |
Umicore SA | | 88,363 | $4,162,508 |
Bermuda - 0.9% | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. (United States) | | 25,514 | 5,758,765 |
Brazil - 5.7% | | | |
BM&F BOVESPA SA | | 855,600 | 6,101,740 |
CVC Brasil Operadora e Agencia de Viagens SA | | 278,400 | 4,234,164 |
IRB Brasil Resseguros SA | | 244,400 | 4,758,625 |
Localiza Rent A Car SA | | 749,000 | 5,786,309 |
Lojas Renner SA | | 530,500 | 5,359,882 |
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA | | 744,000 | 4,824,055 |
Rumo SA (a) | | 705,500 | 3,156,409 |
Suzano Papel e Celulose SA | | 423,200 | 4,304,211 |
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TOTAL BRAZIL | | | 38,525,395 |
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Cayman Islands - 15.7% | | | |
58.com, Inc. ADR (a) | | 74,100 | 4,860,219 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 193,800 | 27,573,864 |
Baidu.com, Inc. sponsored ADR (a) | | 57,500 | 10,928,450 |
Baozun, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)(b) | | 103,200 | 4,108,392 |
Huazhu Group Ltd. ADR | | 164,000 | 4,290,240 |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR | | 98,300 | 5,751,533 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | 457,000 | 5,046,729 |
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd. | | 495,600 | 4,297,503 |
TAL Education Group ADR (a) | | 202,600 | 5,871,348 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 949,400 | 32,525,745 |
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TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 105,254,023 |
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Chile - 1.4% | | | |
Banco Santander Chile sponsored ADR | | 166,700 | 4,910,982 |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (PN-B) sponsored ADR (b) | | 109,300 | 4,788,433 |
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TOTAL CHILE | | | 9,699,415 |
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China - 8.5% | | | |
China International Travel Service Corp. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 582,710 | 4,484,152 |
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai Class A (a) | | 659,449 | 3,598,034 |
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd. Class A | | 1,140,546 | 3,956,794 |
Inner Mongoli Yili Industries Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 1,294,361 | 4,097,036 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co. Ltd. Class A | | 332,102 | 4,208,138 |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 59,575 | 4,687,838 |
Midea Group Co. Ltd. Class A | | 818,809 | 4,347,793 |
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 1,222,500 | 11,512,650 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 616,723 | 4,380,757 |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd. Class A | | 1,206,857 | 3,854,662 |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd. Class A | | 574,000 | 3,962,082 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd. (c) | | 400,152 | 4,028,682 |
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TOTAL CHINA | | | 57,118,618 |
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France - 2.9% | | | |
Hermes International SCA | | 6,997 | 4,002,202 |
Kering SA | | 9,159 | 4,083,183 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA | | 12,712 | 3,856,890 |
Pernod Ricard SA | | 26,100 | 3,984,980 |
Thales SA | | 27,500 | 3,519,710 |
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TOTAL FRANCE | | | 19,446,965 |
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Germany - 1.2% | | | |
adidas AG | | 17,861 | 4,207,894 |
Wirecard AG | | 20,700 | 3,877,944 |
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TOTAL GERMANY | | | 8,085,838 |
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Hong Kong - 1.8% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 543,800 | 4,115,626 |
China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 1,284,000 | 4,461,773 |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | 795,000 | 3,720,567 |
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TOTAL HONG KONG | | | 12,297,966 |
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India - 11.9% | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. | | 477,640 | 2,059,161 |
Asian Paints Ltd. | | 282,439 | 4,698,661 |
Dabur India Ltd. | | 746,300 | 3,882,354 |
Eicher Motors Ltd. | | 14,059 | 4,156,225 |
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | | 457,839 | 4,487,082 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 154,972 | 4,023,114 |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | | 269,500 | 5,909,250 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 403,798 | 9,659,540 |
Indraprastha Gas Ltd. | | 1,153,414 | 4,168,572 |
IndusInd Bank Ltd. | | 199,901 | 3,851,797 |
ITC Ltd. | | 1,455,000 | 5,510,350 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | | 254,304 | 3,848,084 |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | | 59,000 | 5,278,091 |
Pidilite Industries Ltd. | | 286,231 | 3,710,825 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 689,709 | 9,896,615 |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | 403,817 | 4,611,463 |
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TOTAL INDIA | | | 79,751,184 |
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Indonesia - 1.8% | | | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | 3,942,100 | 6,132,588 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk | | 28,735,200 | 5,954,013 |
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TOTAL INDONESIA | | | 12,086,601 |
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Ireland - 0.6% | | | |
Accenture PLC Class A | | 25,600 | 4,035,072 |
Japan - 0.6% | | | |
Keyence Corp. | | 8,000 | 3,920,769 |
Kenya - 0.5% | | | |
Safaricom Ltd. | | 15,333,400 | 3,491,690 |
Korea (South) - 6.7% | | | |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 20,672 | 6,286,752 |
LG Household & Health Care Ltd. | | 5,826 | 5,330,713 |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 898,141 | 33,375,266 |
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TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH) | | | 44,992,731 |
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Mexico - 2.5% | | | |
Embotelladoras Arca S.A.B. de CV | | 575,278 | 2,892,922 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de CV Series B | | 473,121 | 3,914,095 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de CV Series B | | 269,855 | 4,485,439 |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV Series V | | 2,282,000 | 5,828,223 |
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TOTAL MEXICO | | | 17,120,679 |
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Netherlands - 1.8% | | | |
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands) | | 23,300 | 4,013,288 |
Ferrari NV | | 33,900 | 3,974,072 |
Yandex NV Series A (a) | | 145,500 | 4,383,915 |
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TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 12,371,275 |
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Philippines - 2.8% | | | |
Ayala Corp. | | 262,410 | 4,517,791 |
Ayala Land, Inc. | | 6,368,200 | 4,725,174 |
SM Investments Corp. | | 284,949 | 4,799,186 |
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. | | 7,650,300 | 4,838,972 |
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TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | 18,881,123 |
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Russia - 3.0% | | | |
Alrosa Co. Ltd. | | 2,971,200 | 4,505,936 |
NOVATEK OAO GDR (Reg. S) | | 40,077 | 6,793,052 |
Sberbank of Russia | | 3,046,590 | 8,756,769 |
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TOTAL RUSSIA | | | 20,055,757 |
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South Africa - 5.2% | | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | 68,000 | 4,566,383 |
Discovery Ltd. | | 424,262 | 4,541,854 |
FirstRand Ltd. | | 1,449,400 | 6,318,313 |
Mondi Ltd. | | 191,320 | 4,576,377 |
Naspers Ltd. Class N | | 85,100 | 14,955,910 |
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TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | 34,958,837 |
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Spain - 0.6% | | | |
Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A | | 48,700 | 3,926,293 |
Sweden - 0.6% | | | |
Hexagon AB (B Shares) | | 80,600 | 3,951,106 |
Switzerland - 0.7% | | | |
Sika AG | | 34,351 | 4,406,642 |
Taiwan - 7.2% | | | |
E.SUN Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 7,273,000 | 4,815,701 |
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. | | 1,689,000 | 6,109,979 |
Formosa Plastics Corp. | | 1,916,000 | 6,250,416 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 4,168,000 | 31,273,082 |
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TOTAL TAIWAN | | | 48,449,178 |
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Thailand - 1.6% | | | |
Airports of Thailand PCL (For. Reg.) | | 2,635,900 | 5,087,382 |
C.P. ALL PCL (For. Reg.) | | 2,661,000 | 5,396,630 |
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TOTAL THAILAND | | | 10,484,012 |
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United Arab Emirates - 0.6% | | | |
National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC | | 1,170,100 | 4,402,429 |
United Kingdom - 1.2% | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | | 83,300 | 3,611,077 |
NMC Health PLC | | 99,700 | 4,501,059 |
|
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 8,112,136 |
|
United States of America - 7.4% | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | 28,800 | 4,487,328 |
Amphenol Corp. Class A | | 48,711 | 4,359,635 |
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | | 18,800 | 3,745,524 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 20,300 | 4,012,701 |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | | 14,300 | 4,640,350 |
Moody's Corp. | | 25,900 | 3,767,932 |
MSCI, Inc. | | 27,000 | 4,060,260 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 17,800 | 3,752,774 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 22,300 | 4,065,736 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 10,400 | 4,092,088 |
TransDigm Group, Inc. (a) | | 11,700 | 3,863,925 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 33,400 | 4,604,190 |
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 49,452,443 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $587,334,425) | | | 645,199,450 |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 2.6% | | | |
Brazil - 2.6% | | | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | 868,120 | 11,488,623 |
Itausa-Investimentos Itau SA (PN) | | 2,091,900 | 6,318,139 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | |
(Cost $14,512,028) | | | 17,806,762 |
|
Money Market Funds - 1.6% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (d) | | 1,838,371 | 1,838,738 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (d)(e) | | 8,590,884 | 8,591,743 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $10,430,481) | | | 10,430,481 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.2% | | | |
(Cost $612,276,934) | | | 673,436,693 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)% | | | (1,347,582) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $672,089,114 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) Level 3 security
(d) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(e) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $213,398 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 57,041 |
Total | $270,439 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $71,145,929 | $38,620,184 | $32,525,745 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 117,197,068 | 113,340,178 | 3,856,890 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 71,995,972 | 68,384,895 | 3,611,077 | -- |
Energy | 16,689,667 | 16,689,667 | -- | -- |
Financials | 138,247,454 | 125,467,571 | 12,779,883 | -- |
Health Care | 13,353,796 | 9,325,114 | -- | 4,028,682 |
Industrials | 44,907,035 | 44,907,035 | -- | -- |
Information Technology | 113,356,417 | 78,070,047 | 35,286,370 | -- |
Materials | 57,892,828 | 57,892,828 | -- | -- |
Real Estate | 14,051,474 | 14,051,474 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 4,168,572 | 4,168,572 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 10,430,481 | 10,430,481 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $673,436,693 | $581,348,046 | $88,059,965 | $4,028,682 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $8,733,206) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $601,846,453) | $663,006,212 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $10,430,481) | 10,430,481 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $612,276,934) | | $673,436,693 |
Cash | | 342 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $1,879,614) | | 1,869,858 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 12,197,305 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 5,707,992 |
Dividends receivable | | 805,578 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 39,538 |
Prepaid expenses | | 1,405 |
Other receivables | | 95,801 |
Total assets | | 694,154,512 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $10,092,436 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 2,512,654 | |
Accrued management fee | 449,524 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 87,203 | |
Other affiliated payables | 149,855 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 182,796 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 8,590,930 | |
Total liabilities | | 22,065,398 |
Net Assets | | $672,089,114 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $637,757,535 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 34,331,579 |
Net Assets | | $672,089,114 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($120,498,788 ÷ 4,921,580 shares) | | $24.48 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $24.48) | | $25.97 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($40,615,817 ÷ 1,675,002 shares) | | $24.25 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $24.25) | | $25.13 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($50,617,295 ÷ 2,183,382 shares)(a) | | $23.18 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($394,903,875 ÷ 16,021,397 shares) | | $24.65 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($65,453,339 ÷ 2,655,556 shares) | | $24.65 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $13,226,310 |
Interest | | 43 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 270,439 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 13,496,792 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (1,359,457) |
Total income | | 12,137,335 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | $5,642,511 | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,501,032 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,273,565 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 348,522 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 371,105 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 3,519 | |
Registration fees | 128,970 | |
Audit | 144,378 | |
Legal | 3,874 | |
Interest | 1,317 | |
Miscellaneous | 4,442 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 9,423,235 | |
Expense reductions | (272,877) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 9,150,358 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 2,986,977 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | (29,280,987) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 1,426 | |
Foreign currency transactions | 131,667 | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | (29,147,894) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $1,081,188) | (95,526,620) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (22,641) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (95,549,261) |
Net gain (loss) | | (124,697,155) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(121,710,178) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $2,986,977 | $2,259,653 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (29,147,894) | 35,265,386 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (95,549,261) | 100,164,775 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (121,710,178) | 137,689,814 |
Distributions to shareholders | (2,511,924) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (1,034,337) |
Total distributions | (2,511,924) | (1,034,337) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 188,083,026 | 16,614,636 |
Redemption fees | 14,852 | 50,215 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 63,875,776 | 153,320,328 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 608,213,338 | 454,893,010 |
End of period | $672,089,114 | $608,213,338 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $1,898,970 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $28.86 | $22.30 | $20.73 | $23.38 | $22.62 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .09 | .08 | .02 | .06 | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (4.39) | 6.49 | 1.55 | (2.66) | .76 |
Total from investment operations | (4.30) | 6.57 | 1.57 | (2.60) | .82 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.05) | (.01) | – | (.02) | (.05) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.03) | – | – | (.03) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.08) | (.01) | – | (.05) | (.06) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.48 | $28.86 | $22.30 | $20.73 | $23.38 |
Total ReturnC,D | (14.93)% | 29.46% | 7.57% | (11.13)% | 3.65% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.51% | 1.52% | 1.52% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.51% | 1.52% | 1.52% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.40% | 1.46% | 1.51% | 1.50% | 1.52% |
Net investment income (loss) | .30% | .34% | .11% | .28% | .26% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $120,499 | $142,129 | $118,092 | $112,931 | $141,601 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 87% | 86% | 85% | 110% | 97% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $28.61 | $22.16 | $20.65 | $23.30 | $22.55 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | –B | .02 | (.03) | .01 | –B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (4.34) | 6.43 | 1.54 | (2.66) | .76 |
Total from investment operations | (4.34) | 6.45 | 1.51 | (2.65) | .76 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | –B |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.02) | – | – | – | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.02) | – | – | – | (.01) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.25 | $28.61 | $22.16 | $20.65 | $23.30 |
Total ReturnC,D | (15.17)% | 29.11% | 7.31% | (11.37)% | 3.39% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.73% | 1.75% | 1.77% | 1.78% | 1.78% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.73% | 1.75% | 1.77% | 1.78% | 1.78% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.69% | 1.73% | 1.77% | 1.76% | 1.78% |
Net investment income (loss) | - %G | .06% | (.15)% | .02% | - %G |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $40,616 | $53,572 | $44,575 | $43,365 | $54,341 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 87% | 86% | 85% | 110% | 97% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount represents less than .005%.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $27.46 | $21.37 | $20.02 | $22.70 | $22.06 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | (.13) | (.10) | (.13) | (.10) | (.11) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (4.15) | 6.19 | 1.48 | (2.58) | .75 |
Total from investment operations | (4.28) | 6.09 | 1.35 | (2.68) | .64 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | – | – | – | – |
Total distributions | – | – | – | – | – |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.18 | $27.46 | $21.37 | $20.02 | $22.70 |
Total ReturnC,D | (15.59)% | 28.50% | 6.74% | (11.81)% | 2.90% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.22% | 2.24% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 2.27% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.22% | 2.24% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 2.27% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.19% | 2.22% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 2.27% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.49)% | (.43)% | (.64)% | (.47)% | (.49)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $50,617 | $57,599 | $43,848 | $46,595 | $64,026 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 87% | 86% | 85% | 110% | 97% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $29.03 | $22.44 | $20.83 | $23.50 | $22.73 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .18 | .17 | .10 | .14 | .14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (4.41) | 6.51 | 1.55 | (2.67) | .76 |
Total from investment operations | (4.23) | 6.68 | 1.65 | (2.53) | .90 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.12) | (.09) | (.04) | (.11) | (.12) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.03) | – | – | (.03) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.15) | (.09) | (.04) | (.14) | (.13) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.65 | $29.03 | $22.44 | $20.83 | $23.50 |
Total ReturnC | (14.64)% | 29.94% | 7.93% | (10.83)% | 4.00% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,E | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.12% | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.17% | 1.18% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.16% | 1.18% |
Net investment income (loss) | .62% | .68% | .46% | .63% | .60% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $394,904 | $340,526 | $242,116 | $209,270 | $199,098 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 87% | 86% | 85% | 110% | 97% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund Class Z
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $29.02 | $22.44 | $20.83 | $23.50 | $22.73 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .22 | .21 | .13 | .17 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (4.41) | 6.50 | 1.55 | (2.66) | .76 |
Total from investment operations | (4.19) | 6.71 | 1.68 | (2.49) | .94 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.15) | (.13) | (.07) | (.14) | (.16) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.03) | – | – | (.03) | (.01) |
Total distributions | (.18) | (.13) | (.07) | (.18)B | (.17) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,C | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $24.65 | $29.02 | $22.44 | $20.83 | $23.50 |
Total ReturnD | (14.52)% | 30.13% | 8.09% | (10.68)% | 4.19% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | .98% | .98% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .98% | .98% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .94% | .97% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Net investment income (loss) | .76% | .82% | .61% | .78% | .77% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $65,453 | $14,387 | $6,261 | $6,114 | $5,544 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 87% | 86% | 85% | 110% | 97% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.18 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.143 and distributions from net realized gain of $.033 per share.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of October 31, 2018 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $103,596,560 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (46,860,945) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $56,735,615 |
Tax Cost | $616,701,078 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $3,049,648 |
Capital loss carryforward | $(25,431,508) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $56,713,440 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
No expiration | |
Short-term | $(25,431,508) |
Long-term | – |
Total no expiration | $(25,431,508) |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $2,511,924 | $ 1,034,337 |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. During the period, shares held by investors in the Fund less than 90 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.50% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. In November 2017, the Board of Trustees approved the elimination of these redemption fees effective December 18, 2017.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $801,691,366 and $608,601,382, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .55% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .79% of the Fund's average net assets.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $381,483 | $26,233 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 263,986 | 4,139 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 628,096 | 135,194 |
| | | $1,273,565 | $165,566 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $101,300 |
Class M | 14,942 |
Class CA | 17,905 |
| $134,147 |
A When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $388,962 | .26 |
Class M | 158,437 | .30 |
Class C | 182,625 | .29 |
Class I | 751,338 | .19 |
Class Z | 19,670 | .05 |
| $1,501,032 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .05%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $3,765 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 Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Borrower | $6,059,800 | 1.56% | $1,317 |
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $1,913 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. 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 $57,041. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $266,362 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $6,515.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $422,265 | $– |
Class M | 43,443 | – |
Class I | 1,940,128 | – |
Class Z | 106,088 | – |
Total | $2,511,924 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $30,776 |
Class I | – | 966,752 |
Class Z | – | 36,809 |
Total | $– | $1,034,337 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,818,267 | 1,406,498 | $54,273,489 | $34,951,324 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 14,191 | 1,458 | 413,945 | 29,674 |
Shares redeemed | (1,835,818) | (1,779,486) | (52,952,761) | (41,753,813) |
Net increase (decrease) | (3,360) | (371,530) | $1,734,673 | $(6,772,815) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 368,577 | 399,257 | $10,833,460 | $9,730,129 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,470 | – | 42,562 | – |
Shares redeemed | (567,779) | (538,495) | (16,368,292) | (12,676,856) |
Net increase (decrease) | (197,732) | (139,238) | $(5,492,270) | $(2,946,727) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 802,559 | 588,436 | $22,631,257 | $14,253,873 |
Shares redeemed | (716,551) | (542,611) | (19,774,590) | (12,199,299) |
Net increase (decrease) | 86,008 | 45,825 | $2,856,667 | $2,054,574 |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 11,185,060 | 5,029,257 | $325,175,327 | $124,935,093 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 64,636 | 45,270 | 1,892,548 | 948,024 |
Shares redeemed | (6,959,175) | (4,132,239) | (201,129,363) | (107,476,617) |
Net increase (decrease) | 4,290,521 | 942,288 | $125,938,512 | $18,406,500 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,269,160 | 314,090 | $93,628,959 | $8,345,374 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,332 | 1,759 | 97,427 | 36,809 |
Shares redeemed | (1,112,760) | (99,035) | (30,680,942) | (2,509,079) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,159,732 | 216,814 | $63,045,444 | $5,873,104 |
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund (the "Fund"), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, including the schedule of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 11, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Fidelity investment companies since 1999.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.44% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $823.10 | $6.62 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.95 | $7.32 |
Class M | 1.74% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $822.00 | $7.99 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,016.43 | $8.84 |
Class C | 2.23% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $820.00 | $10.23 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,013.96 | $11.32 |
Class I | 1.12% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $824.70 | $5.15 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,019.56 | $5.70 |
Class Z | .99% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $825.20 | $4.55 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.21 | $5.04 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.036 | $0.005 |
Class M | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
Class C | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
Class I | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.146 | $0.005 |
Class Z | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.186 | $0.005 |
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Class A designates 12%; Class M designates 24%; Class I designates 8%; and Class Z designates 7% of the dividend distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class M, Class I, and Class Z designate 100% of the dividend distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/11/2017 | $0.1248 | $0.0408 |
Class M | 12/11/2017 | $0.0638 | $0.0408 |
Class C | 12/11/2017 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Class I | 12/11/2017 | $0.1938 | $0.0408 |
Class Z | 12/11/2017 | $0.2248 | $0.0408 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
FAEM-ANN-1218
1.809299.114
Fidelity Advisor® Global Capital Appreciation Fund Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (12.11)% | 5.89% | 10.38% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (10.22)% | 6.12% | 10.36% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (8.18)% | 6.34% | 10.20% |
Class I | (6.45)% | 7.43% | 11.36% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Global Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $26,857 | Fidelity Advisor® Global Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A |
| $26,319 | MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: Global equities returned -0.14% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index). A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of negative factors – including escalating trade tension, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -4% second-half return. The index lost 7.5% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, economically sensitive materials (-8%), financials (-6%) and industrials (-5%) stocks suffered from concerns about slowing growth in some key markets. Rising interest rates in the U.S. exerted pressure on real estate (-4%) and utilities (-2%). Conversely, information technology (+9%) benefited from better-than-expected earnings from some major index constituents. Stable profit growth helped health care (+8%) perform well, while elevated crude-oil prices supported energy (+5%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%). The U.S. (+7%) was the only region with a positive return, helped by steady economic and corporate profit growth.
Comments from Portfolio Manager Thomas Allen: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned in the range of roughly -6% to -7%, well behind the -0.14% return of the benchmark MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index. Versus the benchmark, stock selection in financials, consumer discretionary, industrials and information technology notably detracted. Geographically, picks in the United States, emerging markets and the U.K. also held back the fund's relative result. Underweighting and then selling consumer electronics manufacturer Apple made this stock the fund’s largest detractor versus the benchmark. Despite disappointing smartphone sales, the company reported robust revenue and earnings growth for the second quarter, which helped boost the stock. A modest out-of-benchmark position in Conviviality, a U.K.-based distributor of alcoholic beverages, also worked against us, as did a sizable overweighting in chemical company Chemours. Conversely, stock choices in utilities added value. By region, positioning in the Asia Pacific ex Japan region was a bright spot. Our top relative contributor was a non-benchmark stake in biotechnology stock AveXis. The stock soared in April on news that Swiss drugmaker Novartis had submitted an offer to buy the company for $8.7 billion, and I sold our position to lock in profits. Positions in independent power producer AES and restaurant operator Dine Brands Global – formerly DineEquity – also contributed.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals) | 1.5 |
Bank of America Corp. (United States of America, Banks) | 1.3 |
Wells Fargo & Co. (United States of America, Banks) | 1.3 |
Nomad Foods Ltd. (British Virgin Islands, Food Products) | 1.3 |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (United States of America, Interactive Media & Services) | 1.3 |
| 6.7 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 16.0 |
Health Care | 16.0 |
Industrials | 14.5 |
Information Technology | 10.6 |
Energy | 9.1 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
United States of America | 55.3 |
Japan | 6.7 |
United Kingdom | 5.5 |
Ireland | 3.5 |
Canada | 3.2 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 97.0% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 3.0% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.9% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
Australia - 0.4% | | | |
Beacon Lighting Group Ltd. | | 98,061 | $96,177 |
Imdex Ltd. (a) | | 74,192 | 60,420 |
Mitula Group Ltd. (a) | | 703,773 | 338,896 |
|
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | 495,493 |
|
Austria - 0.2% | | | |
Erste Group Bank AG | | 5,600 | 228,342 |
Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.2% | | | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 5,100 | 255,969 |
Bermuda - 1.5% | | | |
BW LPG Ltd. (a)(b) | | 6,600 | 31,231 |
China Resource Gas Group Ltd. | | 24,000 | 91,814 |
Credicorp Ltd. (United States) | | 2,000 | 451,420 |
Genpact Ltd. | | 34,700 | 951,127 |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 5,196 | 108,124 |
Tai Cheung Holdings Ltd. | | 205,000 | 190,833 |
Tai Fook Securities Group Ltd. | | 79,639 | 25,998 |
|
TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 1,850,547 |
|
Brazil - 0.7% | | | |
BR Properties SA | | 3,100 | 6,506 |
BTG Pactual Participations Ltd. unit | | 10,400 | 55,249 |
Construtora Tenda SA (a) | | 5,732 | 43,943 |
Direcional Engenharia SA | | 9,600 | 18,418 |
Even Construtora e Incorporadora SA (a) | | 36,800 | 47,366 |
Gafisa SA (a) | | 6,312 | 20,014 |
Helbor Empreendimentos SA (a) | | 27,900 | 12,520 |
Localiza Rent A Car SA | | 38,700 | 298,972 |
Natura Cosmeticos SA | | 200 | 1,751 |
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA | | 26,300 | 170,528 |
Smiles Fidelidade SA | | 4,400 | 44,041 |
Sul America SA unit | | 25,564 | 170,358 |
|
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | 889,666 |
|
British Virgin Islands - 1.3% | | | |
Nomad Foods Ltd. (a) | | 80,000 | 1,528,000 |
Canada - 3.2% | | | |
Bombardier, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) (a) | | 61,200 | 148,299 |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | 4,200 | 114,744 |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | 9,400 | 257,912 |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | 27,600 | 275,486 |
Gluskin Sheff + Associates, Inc. | | 9,200 | 78,411 |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.: | | | |
Class A | | 27,450 | 525,942 |
Class B | | 3,250 | 57,818 |
Mitel Networks Corp. (a) | | 12,700 | 139,446 |
Nutrien Ltd. | | 5,900 | 312,333 |
Nutrien Ltd. | | 4,400 | 232,892 |
Pason Systems, Inc. | | 3,300 | 49,809 |
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. | | 6,600 | 100,270 |
Precision Drilling Corp. (a) | | 218,050 | 526,719 |
SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. | | 4,300 | 153,519 |
Stingray Digital Group, Inc. | | 26,700 | 151,302 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | 15,200 | 509,880 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | 3,500 | 116,585 |
Tahoe Resources, Inc. (a) | | 38,400 | 90,717 |
|
TOTAL CANADA | | | 3,842,084 |
|
Cayman Islands - 0.6% | | | |
Greatview Aseptic Pack Co. Ltd. | | 12,000 | 7,957 |
HKBN Ltd. | | 62,000 | 92,977 |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a) | | 9,900 | 240,273 |
Towngas China Co. Ltd. | | 57,110 | 41,511 |
Value Partners Group Ltd. | | 447,000 | 331,747 |
ZTO Express (Cayman), Inc. sponsored ADR | | 100 | 1,622 |
|
TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 716,087 |
|
China - 0.1% | | | |
Air China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 4,000 | 3,219 |
Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 40,000 | 17,037 |
Beijing Urban Consolidated & Development Group Ltd. (H Shares) (b) | | 11,000 | 3,437 |
China Construction Bank Corp. (H Shares) | | 8,000 | 6,348 |
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 5,000 | 10,019 |
Huaneng Renewables Corp. Ltd. (H Shares) | | 32,000 | 8,202 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 27,000 | 18,319 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 1,283 | 9,114 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd. (c) | | 300 | 3,020 |
|
TOTAL CHINA | | | 78,715 |
|
Curacao - 0.3% | | | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 6,900 | 354,039 |
France - 2.5% | | | |
Air France KLM (Reg.) (a) | | 14,100 | 136,706 |
BNP Paribas SA | | 7,100 | 370,969 |
Danone SA | | 5,100 | 361,148 |
Elis SA | | 13,900 | 280,713 |
Societe Generale Series A | | 19,100 | 700,163 |
Thales SA | | 4,100 | 524,757 |
VINCI SA | | 3,100 | 275,898 |
Vivendi SA | | 14,100 | 340,068 |
|
TOTAL FRANCE | | | 2,990,422 |
|
Germany - 2.3% | | | |
BAUER AG | | 7,400 | 123,545 |
Deutsche Borse AG | | 3,100 | 391,755 |
Deutsche Post AG | | 13,892 | 438,644 |
KION Group AG | | 10,400 | 609,003 |
MLP AG | | 18,800 | 108,598 |
SAP SE | | 5,895 | 631,198 |
Wirecard AG | | 2,200 | 412,149 |
|
TOTAL GERMANY | | | 2,714,892 |
|
Greece - 0.0% | | | |
Mytilineos Holdings SA | | 3,600 | 31,846 |
Hong Kong - 0.0% | | | |
Sino Land Ltd. | | 19,330 | 30,319 |
India - 1.0% | | | |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. | | 17,669 | 16,424 |
Biocon Ltd. | | 37,200 | 331,460 |
Divi's Laboratories Ltd. | | 9,400 | 188,674 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 4,366 | 113,343 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 1,700 | 151,147 |
JSW Steel Ltd. | | 2,382 | 10,931 |
Praxis Home Retail Ltd. (a) | | 5 | 11 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 3,439 | 49,346 |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | | 18,800 | 147,495 |
TCNS Clothing Co. Ltd. (a) | | 17,700 | 147,899 |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (a) | | 10,441 | 14,625 |
|
TOTAL INDIA | | | 1,171,355 |
|
Indonesia - 0.1% | | | |
PT Bank Bukopin Tbk (a) | | 520,100 | 11,358 |
PT Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk | | 185,300 | 109,699 |
PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk | | 128,900 | 6,402 |
|
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | 127,459 |
|
Ireland - 3.5% | | | |
Allergan PLC | | 6,900 | 1,090,269 |
C&C Group PLC | | 67,551 | 250,958 |
Hibernia (REIT) PLC | | 91,577 | 144,177 |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a) | | 6,400 | 1,016,448 |
Kingspan Group PLC (United Kingdom) | | 3,800 | 165,276 |
Medtronic PLC | | 7,100 | 637,722 |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | 10,000 | 703,000 |
Ryanair Holdings PLC sponsored ADR (a) | | 2,900 | 240,120 |
|
TOTAL IRELAND | | | 4,247,970 |
|
Israel - 0.5% | | | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 31,200 | 623,376 |
Italy - 0.9% | | | |
Leonardo SpA | | 28,839 | 313,252 |
Mediaset SpA (a) | | 28,300 | 85,296 |
Technogym SpA (a) | | 59,600 | 652,107 |
|
TOTAL ITALY | | | 1,050,655 |
|
Japan - 6.7% | | | |
Aichi Electric Co. Ltd. | | 3,500 | 98,485 |
Aucnet, Inc. | | 58,800 | 616,479 |
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. | | 8,600 | 306,013 |
Broadleaf Co. Ltd. | | 43,700 | 252,514 |
Daisue Construction Co. Ltd. | | 29,300 | 316,020 |
DENSO Corp. | | 12,000 | 535,269 |
Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd. | | 13,500 | 672,398 |
FJ Next Co. Ltd. | | 25,600 | 189,445 |
Fujita Engineering Co. Ltd. | | 12,400 | 91,982 |
Hokuriku Electrical Construction Co. Ltd. | | 19,400 | 174,511 |
Hoya Corp. | | 2,100 | 119,373 |
Maeda Seisakusho Co. Ltd. | | 17,500 | 64,054 |
Meitetsu Transport Co. Ltd. | | 7,500 | 160,190 |
Mikikogyo Co. Ltd. | | 4,400 | 152,860 |
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc. | | 32,900 | 503,305 |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | | 5,100 | 179,784 |
Monex Group, Inc. | | 68,800 | 271,334 |
Moriya Corp. | | 13,000 | 228,005 |
Nakano Corp. | | 34,500 | 198,436 |
NOF Corp. | | 21,000 | 596,490 |
Open House Co. Ltd. | | 2,500 | 98,263 |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | 18,500 | 98,046 |
Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd. | | 3,100 | 91,350 |
SAMTY Co. Ltd. (d) | | 11,800 | 154,566 |
SAMTY Co. Ltd. rights 11/19/18 (a) | | 12,200 | 11,893 |
Sanei Architecture Planning Co. Ltd. | | 700 | 10,193 |
Seikitokyu Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | 111,700 | 637,522 |
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | 5,200 | 332,507 |
SMC Corp. | | 1,400 | 448,531 |
Taiheiyo Cement Corp. | | 4,700 | 138,305 |
Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd. | | 4,100 | 148,615 |
Zozo, Inc. | | 5,100 | 122,895 |
|
TOTAL JAPAN | | | 8,019,633 |
|
Kenya - 0.1% | | | |
Safaricom Ltd. | | 427,400 | 97,327 |
Korea (South) - 0.4% | | | |
CJ O Shopping Co. Ltd. | | 41 | 8,121 |
Hyundai Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. | | 1,122 | 41,104 |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 208 | 63,257 |
Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | | 2,049 | 422,909 |
|
TOTAL KOREA (SOUTH) | | | 535,391 |
|
Liberia - 0.2% | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 1,900 | 198,987 |
Mexico - 0.5% | | | |
Banco del Bajio SA (b) | | 12,800 | 25,161 |
Credito Real S.A.B. de CV | | 463,600 | 530,396 |
|
TOTAL MEXICO | | | 555,557 |
|
Multi-National - 0.0% | | | |
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd. unit | | 39,000 | 53,711 |
Netherlands - 2.4% | | | |
AerCap Holdings NV (a) | | 1,900 | 95,152 |
Basic-Fit NV (a)(b) | | 10,100 | 291,142 |
Heijmans NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (a) | | 23,800 | 257,440 |
Intertrust NV (b) | | 36,400 | 587,506 |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV | | 11,152 | 415,923 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 8,900 | 794,503 |
NSI NV | | 6,183 | 244,061 |
PostNL NV | | 77,270 | 228,952 |
|
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 2,914,679 |
|
Norway - 1.1% | | | |
Aker Bp ASA | | 8,200 | 270,422 |
Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA (DNO) (A Shares) | | 163,400 | 314,596 |
Grieg Seafood ASA | | 23,700 | 345,528 |
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA | | 100 | 1,644 |
Marine Harvest ASA | | 14,400 | 348,478 |
|
TOTAL NORWAY | | | 1,280,668 |
|
Panama - 0.2% | | | |
Copa Holdings SA Class A | | 2,600 | 188,318 |
Philippines - 0.0% | | | |
Century Properties Group, Inc. | | 1,560,000 | 12,115 |
Portugal - 0.4% | | | |
Banco Comercial Portugues SA (Reg.) (a) | | 1,859,600 | 501,715 |
Russia - 0.1% | | | |
Bank St. Petersburg PJSC (a) | | 60,200 | 45,328 |
Sberbank of Russia | | 18,900 | 54,324 |
|
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | 99,652 |
|
Singapore - 0.1% | | | |
WAVE Life Sciences (a) | | 100 | 4,669 |
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd. | | 115,400 | 160,793 |
|
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | 165,462 |
|
South Africa - 0.5% | | | |
Naspers Ltd. Class N | | 3,100 | 544,810 |
Spain - 0.8% | | | |
Atresmedia Corporacion de Medios de Comunicacion SA | | 15,200 | 85,772 |
CaixaBank SA | | 165,700 | 670,540 |
Unicaja Banco SA (b) | | 130,100 | 166,662 |
|
TOTAL SPAIN | | | 922,974 |
|
Sweden - 0.7% | | | |
Alfa Laval AB | | 100 | 2,554 |
Essity AB Class B | | 11,000 | 251,105 |
Indutrade AB | | 7,300 | 175,178 |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (B Shares) | | 45,500 | 396,158 |
|
TOTAL SWEDEN | | | 824,995 |
|
Switzerland - 1.7% | | | |
Chubb Ltd. | | 2,500 | 312,275 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 7,270 | 1,769,241 |
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | 2,081,516 |
|
Taiwan - 0.4% | | | |
St.Shine Optical Co. Ltd. | | 1,000 | 17,765 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 40,000 | 300,126 |
TCI Co. Ltd. | | 3,136 | 43,808 |
United Microelectronics Corp. sponsored ADR | | 30,500 | 57,340 |
|
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | 419,039 |
|
Thailand - 0.5% | | | |
Bangkok Chain Hospital PCL | | 392,600 | 230,872 |
Kasikornbank PCL (For. Reg.) | | 1,400 | 8,423 |
MC Group PCL | | 2,700 | 985 |
PTT Exploration and Production PCL (For. Reg.) | | 72,700 | 305,840 |
|
TOTAL THAILAND | | | 546,120 |
|
United Kingdom - 5.5% | | | |
Admiral Group PLC | | 6,473 | 166,551 |
Alliance Pharma PLC | | 539,126 | 460,326 |
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR | | 11,100 | 430,458 |
Bunzl PLC | | 12,388 | 365,932 |
ConvaTec Group PLC (b) | | 154,387 | 319,687 |
ConvaTec Group PLC ADR | | 1,900 | 15,761 |
Conviviality PLC (c) | | 142,200 | 2 |
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC | | 64,236 | 270,541 |
Fever-Tree Drinks PLC | | 522 | 18,555 |
G4S PLC (United Kingdom) | | 89,627 | 246,307 |
Hastings Group Holdings PLC (b) | | 99,134 | 234,546 |
HomeServe PLC | | 28,600 | 347,835 |
Ibstock PLC (b) | | 43,200 | 123,910 |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | 663,956 | 484,515 |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 28,528 | 61,497 |
Metro Bank PLC (a) | | 300 | 8,528 |
Micro Focus International PLC | | 14,788 | 229,247 |
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | 34,386 | 128,912 |
Noble Corp. (a) | | 2,900 | 14,558 |
Prudential PLC | | 15,645 | 313,270 |
Safestore Holdings PLC | | 43,899 | 299,636 |
Senior Engineering Group PLC | | 69,700 | 243,217 |
Smiths Group PLC | | 20,800 | 371,547 |
Spire Healthcare Group PLC (b) | | 109,505 | 164,324 |
St. James's Place Capital PLC | | 25,434 | 329,486 |
Tesco PLC | | 181,975 | 495,595 |
Unilever PLC | | 5,956 | 315,487 |
Volution Group PLC | | 81,400 | 179,999 |
|
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 6,640,229 |
|
United States of America - 55.3% | | | |
Abraxas Petroleum Corp. (a) | | 204,600 | 376,464 |
Acceleron Pharma, Inc. (a) | | 3,900 | 198,003 |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | 17,600 | 1,215,280 |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | 900 | 221,184 |
Aetna, Inc. | | 2,900 | 575,360 |
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 11,900 | 859,775 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 9,800 | 1,098,286 |
Alleghany Corp. | | 600 | 360,408 |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | 5,200 | 229,216 |
Alphabet, Inc.: | | | |
Class A (a) | | 1,400 | 1,526,812 |
Class C (a) | | 1,059 | 1,140,299 |
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 5,800 | 124,700 |
American International Group, Inc. | | 18,800 | 776,252 |
Amgen, Inc. | | 4,500 | 867,555 |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | 15,800 | 840,560 |
Anthem, Inc. | | 2,000 | 551,140 |
Apache Corp. | | 10,800 | 408,564 |
Avnet, Inc. | | 4,300 | 172,301 |
Baker Hughes, a GE Co. Class A | | 3,700 | 98,753 |
Bank of America Corp. | | 57,200 | 1,573,000 |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | 5,500 | 260,315 |
bluebird bio, Inc. (a) | | 500 | 57,350 |
Brunswick Corp. | | 2,500 | 129,975 |
California Resources Corp. (a) | | 11,500 | 360,410 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 7,100 | 634,030 |
Carbonite, Inc. (a) | | 7,022 | 240,223 |
Care.com, Inc. (a) | | 17,900 | 315,040 |
CDK Global, Inc. | | 13,100 | 749,844 |
CDW Corp. | | 4,950 | 445,550 |
Centennial Resource Development, Inc. Class A (a) | | 2,279 | 43,666 |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | 7,500 | 360,225 |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (a) | | 14,700 | 888,027 |
Cigna Corp. | | 4,300 | 919,383 |
Cimarex Energy Co. | | 3,800 | 301,986 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 15,100 | 690,825 |
CIT Group, Inc. | | 13,900 | 658,582 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 22,000 | 1,440,120 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A | | 2,600 | 179,478 |
Conduent, Inc. (a) | | 48,800 | 932,080 |
Crown Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 24,500 | 1,036,105 |
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (a) | | 21,200 | 143,100 |
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. | | 11,300 | 414,936 |
Dine Brands Global, Inc. | | 7,900 | 640,216 |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | | 3,900 | 328,770 |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | 10,800 | 582,336 |
Drive Shack, Inc. (a) | | 36,996 | 197,559 |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. | | 1,600 | 227,648 |
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a) | | 9,800 | 891,604 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | 4,300 | 452,962 |
Epizyme, Inc. (a) | | 12,600 | 101,430 |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a) | | 10,800 | 1,200,744 |
Exelon Corp. | | 9,900 | 433,719 |
F5 Networks, Inc. (a) | | 1,300 | 227,864 |
Fluor Corp. | | 12,200 | 535,092 |
General Electric Co. | | 2,100 | 21,210 |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | 2,100 | 473,277 |
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. | | 1,900 | 102,885 |
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 10,400 | 390,728 |
Henry Schein, Inc. (a) | | 4,200 | 348,600 |
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. | | 1,600 | 134,528 |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (a) | | 11,500 | 309,005 |
Hubbell, Inc. Class B | | 4,000 | 406,800 |
Humana, Inc. | | 1,300 | 416,533 |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | 55,507 | 795,415 |
ImmunoGen, Inc. (a) | | 13,900 | 75,477 |
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. (a) | | 24,700 | 99,047 |
Inovalon Holdings, Inc. Class A (a) | | 23,500 | 221,135 |
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 300 | 28,803 |
Intuit, Inc. | | 700 | 147,700 |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Class A (a) | | 4,700 | 61,570 |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | 15,200 | 1,141,368 |
JBG SMITH Properties | | 7,600 | 284,848 |
KeyCorp | | 800 | 14,528 |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 100 | 5,103 |
Loxo Oncology, Inc. (a) | | 300 | 45,798 |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 4,400 | 727,804 |
Malibu Boats, Inc. Class A (a) | | 10,100 | 406,020 |
Match Group, Inc. (a)(d) | | 7,300 | 377,556 |
Matrix Service Co. (a) | | 38,600 | 784,738 |
McCormick & Co., Inc. (non-vtg.) | | 3,100 | 446,400 |
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 16,100 | 42,343 |
MetLife, Inc. | | 19,300 | 794,967 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 6,600 | 704,946 |
Mondelez International, Inc. | | 32,100 | 1,347,558 |
MyoKardia, Inc. (a) | | 1,300 | 68,822 |
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (a) | | 5,100 | 229,653 |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) | | 2,700 | 289,305 |
Noble Energy, Inc. | | 30,200 | 750,470 |
Party City Holdco, Inc. (a) | | 36,100 | 377,967 |
Phillips 66 Co. | | 6,000 | 616,920 |
Planet Fitness, Inc. (a) | | 9,100 | 446,719 |
Platform Specialty Products Corp. (a) | | 53,200 | 575,624 |
Post Holdings, Inc. (a) | | 3,000 | 265,260 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | | 10,000 | 886,800 |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (a) | | 1,700 | 62,985 |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | 9,900 | 622,611 |
Quantenna Communications, Inc. (a) | | 19,300 | 346,628 |
Radian Group, Inc. | | 10,400 | 199,576 |
Radius Health, Inc. (a) | | 2,600 | 41,158 |
RBC Bearings, Inc. (a) | | 2,500 | 369,200 |
Regal Beloit Corp. | | 13,100 | 939,270 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | 2,800 | 949,872 |
Rexnord Corp. (a) | | 13,300 | 356,573 |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (a) | | 2,600 | 347,776 |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | 5,300 | 285,458 |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | 6,300 | 409,185 |
Starbucks Corp. | | 3,000 | 174,810 |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | 3,600 | 164,592 |
Store Capital Corp. | | 1,700 | 49,351 |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a) | | 6,300 | 811,881 |
Team, Inc. (a)(d) | | 40,400 | 803,960 |
TESARO, Inc. (a) | | 500 | 14,440 |
The AES Corp. | | 99,600 | 1,452,168 |
The Chemours Co. LLC | | 24,200 | 798,842 |
The Mosaic Co. | | 37,900 | 1,172,626 |
The New York Times Co. Class A | | 29,300 | 773,520 |
The Walt Disney Co. | | 3,800 | 436,354 |
TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (a)(d) | | 9,400 | 45,966 |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | 2,500 | 84,150 |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a) | | 17,800 | 810,968 |
TriMas Corp. (a) | | 9,900 | 291,555 |
U.S. Bancorp | | 6,800 | 355,436 |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) | | 2,600 | 125,970 |
Umpqua Holdings Corp. | | 7,000 | 134,400 |
Under Armour, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) (a) | | 100 | 2,211 |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 2,400 | 350,928 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 2,800 | 731,780 |
Univar, Inc. (a) | | 12,400 | 305,288 |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 1,800 | 163,962 |
Virtusa Corp. (a) | | 5,100 | 252,909 |
Vistra Energy Corp. (a) | | 21,800 | 493,334 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 29,400 | 1,564,962 |
WESCO International, Inc. (a) | | 2,800 | 140,504 |
Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a) | | 11,200 | 417,760 |
World Fuel Services Corp. | | 25,300 | 809,600 |
Xilinx, Inc. | | 4,100 | 350,017 |
XPO Logistics, Inc. (a) | | 3,700 | 330,706 |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | 100 | 3,608 |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | 1,400 | 126,574 |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | 2,600 | 295,334 |
Zoetis, Inc. Class A | | 5,300 | 477,795 |
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 66,147,889 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $113,844,845) | | | 115,978,023 |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.1% | | | |
Brazil - 0.1% | | | |
Banco ABC Brasil SA | | 14,461 | 62,833 |
Banco do Estado Rio Grande do Sul SA | | 2,700 | 14,409 |
Companhia Paranaense de Energia-Copel (PN-B) | | 5,100 | 35,946 |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | 1,600 | 21,174 |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | |
(Cost 119,112) | | | 134,362 |
| | Principal Amount | Value |
|
Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.0% | | | |
Canada - 0.0% | | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. Canada Consumer Price Index + 6.500% 8.1% 3/31/40 (e)(f) (Cost $4,509) | | CAD 5,600 | 5,328 |
| | Shares | Value |
|
Money Market Funds - 5.3% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (g) | | 5,132,752 | 5,133,778 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (g)(h) | | 1,178,861 | 1,178,978 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $6,312,756) | | | 6,312,756 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 102.3% | | | |
(Cost $120,281,222) | | | 122,430,469 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (2.3)% | | | (2,732,990) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $119,697,479 |
Currency Abbreviations
CAD – Canadian dollar
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
Legend
(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $1,947,606 or 1.6% of net assets.
(c) Level 3 security
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(e) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.
(f) Coupon is indexed to a floating interest rate which may be multiplied by a specified factor and/or subject to caps or floors.
(g) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(h) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $11,218 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 25,673 |
Total | $36,891 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $9,862,265 | $9,522,197 | $340,068 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 7,166,445 | 6,631,176 | 535,269 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 8,805,386 | 7,633,154 | 1,172,230 | 2 |
Energy | 10,844,776 | 10,844,776 | -- | -- |
Financials | 19,050,448 | 16,287,852 | 2,762,596 | -- |
Health Care | 18,982,021 | 16,461,330 | 2,517,671 | 3,020 |
Industrials | 17,310,903 | 15,913,272 | 1,397,631 | -- |
Information Technology | 12,490,908 | 10,934,179 | 1,556,729 | -- |
Materials | 7,342,658 | 7,204,353 | 138,305 | -- |
Real Estate | 1,699,881 | 1,699,881 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 2,556,694 | 2,556,694 | -- | -- |
Corporate Bonds | 5,328 | -- | 5,328 | -- |
Money Market Funds | 6,312,756 | 6,312,756 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $122,430,469 | $112,001,620 | $10,425,827 | $3,022 |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $2,424,005 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $6,782,931 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $1,148,585) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $113,968,466) | $116,117,713 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $6,312,756) | 6,312,756 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $120,281,222) | | $122,430,469 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $190) | | 190 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 838,161 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 15,301 |
Dividends receivable | | 115,916 |
Interest receivable | | 30 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 5,162 |
Prepaid expenses | | 276 |
Other receivables | | 52,549 |
Total assets | | 123,458,054 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $2,199,223 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 174,735 | |
Accrued management fee | 60,992 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 34,279 | |
Other affiliated payables | 27,164 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 85,251 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 1,178,931 | |
Total liabilities | | 3,760,575 |
Net Assets | | $119,697,479 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $107,648,795 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 12,048,684 |
Net Assets | | $119,697,479 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($33,588,818 ÷ 2,038,459 shares) | | $16.48 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $16.48) | | $17.49 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($21,338,909 ÷ 1,359,166 shares) | | $15.70 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $15.70) | | $16.27 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($19,741,227 ÷ 1,399,395 shares)(a) | | $14.11 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($45,028,525 ÷ 2,592,835 shares) | | $17.37 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $2,424,549 |
Interest | | 169 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 36,891 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 2,461,609 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (126,604) |
Total income | | 2,335,005 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | | |
Basic fee | $984,811 | |
Performance adjustment | 31,563 | |
Transfer agent fees | 287,099 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 476,093 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 55,762 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 90,317 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 718 | |
Registration fees | 61,777 | |
Audit | 91,172 | |
Legal | 3,838 | |
Miscellaneous | 999 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 2,084,149 | |
Expense reductions | (30,436) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 2,053,713 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 281,292 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 12,456,329 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 81 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (38,787) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 12,417,623 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | (21,252,133) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (5) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (9,211) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (21,261,349) |
Net gain (loss) | | (8,843,726) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(8,562,434) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $281,292 | $354,581 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 12,417,623 | 21,205,433 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (21,261,349) | 11,844,051 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (8,562,434) | 33,404,065 |
Distributions to shareholders | (17,875,671) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (1,458,293) |
Total distributions | (17,875,671) | (1,458,293) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 6,794,419 | (30,525,072) |
Redemption fees | 407 | 2,562 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (19,643,279) | 1,423,262 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 139,340,758 | 137,917,496 |
End of period | $119,697,479 | $139,340,758 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $290,406 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.21 | $16.18 | $15.89 | $15.32 | $13.64 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .05 | .05 | –B | (.01) | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.22) | 4.15 | .38 | .58 | 1.76 |
Total from investment operations | (1.17) | 4.20 | .38 | .57 | 1.77 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.04) | – | – | – | (.02) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.52) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.06) |
Total distributions | (2.56) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.09)C |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $16.48 | $20.21 | $16.18 | $15.89 | $15.32 |
Total ReturnD,E | (6.74)% | 26.17% | 2.39% | 3.72% | 13.03% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.39% | 1.48% | 1.55% | 1.57% | 1.62% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.39% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.37% | 1.44% | 1.44% | 1.44% | 1.45% |
Net investment income (loss) | .26% | .28% | (.02)% | (.07)% | .07% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $33,589 | $38,710 | $39,565 | $41,225 | $35,987 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 99% | 137% | 122% | 176% | 249% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total distributions of $.09 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.024 and distributions from net realized gain of $.064 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $19.37 | $15.56 | $15.32 | $14.81 | $13.19 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | – | .01 | (.04) | (.05) | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.15) | 3.97 | .37 | .56 | 1.71 |
Total from investment operations | (1.15) | 3.98 | .33 | .51 | 1.68 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.52) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.06) |
Total distributions | (2.52) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.06) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $15.70 | $19.37 | $15.56 | $15.32 | $14.81 |
Total ReturnC,D | (6.97)% | 25.80% | 2.15% | 3.44% | 12.77% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.67% | 1.77% | 1.85% | 1.89% | 1.93% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.67% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.65% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.01)% | .03% | (.27)% | (.32)% | (.17)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $21,339 | $25,535 | $21,351 | $24,017 | $20,975 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 99% | 137% | 122% | 176% | 249% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $17.65 | $14.26 | $14.12 | $13.72 | $12.26 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | (.08) | (.07) | (.11) | (.12) | (.09) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.02) | 3.63 | .34 | .52 | 1.58 |
Total from investment operations | (1.10) | 3.56 | .23 | .40 | 1.49 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.44) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.03) |
Total distributions | (2.44) | (.17) | (.09) | – | (.03) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,B | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $14.11 | $17.65 | $14.26 | $14.12 | $13.72 |
Total ReturnC,D | (7.39)% | 25.20% | 1.62% | 2.92% | 12.13% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.14% | 2.23% | 2.31% | 2.34% | 2.40% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.14% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.12% | 2.19% | 2.19% | 2.19% | 2.20% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.48)% | (.47)% | (.77)% | (.82)% | (.67)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $19,741 | $24,215 | $19,942 | $21,186 | $15,747 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 99% | 137% | 122% | 176% | 249% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.16 | $16.90 | $16.55 | $15.92 | $14.18 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .11 | .11 | .04 | .03 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.28) | 4.33 | .40 | .60 | 1.82 |
Total from investment operations | (1.17) | 4.44 | .44 | .63 | 1.87 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.10) | – | – | – | (.06) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (2.52) | (.18) | (.09) | – | (.06) |
Total distributions | (2.62) | (.18) | (.09) | – | (.13)B |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA,C | – | – | – | – | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $17.37 | $21.16 | $16.90 | $16.55 | $15.92 |
Total ReturnD | (6.45)% | 26.52% | 2.66% | 3.96% | 13.27% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.09% | 1.16% | 1.22% | 1.26% | 1.29% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.09% | 1.16% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.07% | 1.15% | 1.19% | 1.19% | 1.20% |
Net investment income (loss) | .57% | .57% | .23% | .18% | .33% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $45,029 | $50,881 | $57,060 | $59,117 | $39,159 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 99% | 137% | 122% | 176% | 249% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.13 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.064 and distributions from net realized gain of $.064 per share.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C and Class I 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. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds are valued by pricing vendors who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $12,638,268 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (10,757,654) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $1,880,614 |
Tax Cost | $120,549,855 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $80,228 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $10,119,118 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $1,849,340 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $5,723,707 | $ 47,785 |
Long-term Capital Gains | 12,151,964 | 1,410,508 |
Total | $17,875,671 | $ 1,458,293 |
Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees. During the period, shares held by investors in the Fund less than 30 days may have been subject to a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the NAV of shares redeemed. All redemption fees, which reduce the proceeds of the shareholder redemption, are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. In November 2017, the Board of Trustees approved the elimination of these redemption fees effective December 18, 2017.
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $138,827,275 and $152,367,958, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. 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 Class I of the Fund as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI All Country World Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .71% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $99,283 | $3,692 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 129,190 | 3,327 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 247,620 | 33,394 |
| | | $476,093 | $40,413 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $20,058 |
Class M | 4,441 |
Class C(a) | 1,478 |
| $25,977 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $86,384 | .22 |
Class M | 63,340 | .25 |
Class C | 53,213 | .22 |
Class I | 84,162 | .16 |
| $287,099 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $4,113 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $395 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. 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 $25,673, including $3,663 from securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $29,040 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $1,396.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $4,934,393 | $– |
Class M | 3,322,710 | – |
Class C | 3,329,453 | – |
Class I | 6,289,115 | – |
Total | $17,875,671 | $– |
From net realized gain | | |
Class A | $– | $395,545 |
Class M | – | 223,766 |
Class C | – | 228,025 |
Class I | – | 610,957 |
Total | $– | $1,458,293 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 327,844 | 362,115 | $6,088,684 | $6,440,454 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 267,705 | 23,639 | 4,779,482 | 385,077 |
Shares redeemed | (472,747) | (914,786) | (8,656,517) | (15,993,179) |
Net increase (decrease) | 122,802 | (529,032) | $2,211,649 | $(9,167,648) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 148,419 | 258,672 | $2,645,272 | $4,457,991 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 194,710 | 14,111 | 3,320,374 | 220,975 |
Shares redeemed | (301,937) | (326,771) | (5,316,454) | (5,647,103) |
Net increase (decrease) | 41,192 | (53,988) | $649,192 | $(968,137) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 336,353 | 277,302 | $5,409,086 | $4,342,182 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 209,356 | 15,260 | 3,222,495 | 218,681 |
Shares redeemed | (517,958) | (318,919) | (8,241,987) | (4,960,464) |
Net increase (decrease) | 27,751 | (26,357) | $389,594 | $(399,601) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 523,929 | 951,425 | $10,283,715 | $17,653,991 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 322,367 | 35,233 | 6,048,866 | 599,659 |
Shares redeemed | (658,439) | (1,957,451) | (12,788,597) | (38,243,336) |
Net increase (decrease) | 187,857 | (970,793) | $3,543,984 | $(19,989,686) |
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 13, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.34% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $899.50 | $6.42 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,018.45 | $6.82 |
Class M | 1.64% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $898.10 | $7.85 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,016.94 | $8.34 |
Class C | 2.08% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $896.30 | $9.94 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,014.72 | $10.56 |
Class I | .99% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $901.30 | $4.74 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.21 | $5.04 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund | | | | |
Class A | 09/17/18 | 09/14/18 | $0.000 | $0.018 |
| 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.023 | $1.406 |
Class M | 09/17/18 | 09/14/18 | $0.000 | $0.018 |
| 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $1.406 |
Class C | 09/17/18 | 09/14/18 | $0.000 | $0.018 |
| 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $1.406 |
Class I | 09/17/18 | 09/14/18 | $0.000 | $0.018 |
| 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.076 | $1.406 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $12,172,709, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Class A designates 12% and 24%; Class M designates 13% and 24%; Class C designates 14% and 24%; and Class I designates 12% and 24%; of the dividends distributed in December 2017 and September 2018, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A designates 34% and 25%; Class M designates 36% and 25%; Class C designates 40% and 25%; and Class I designates 32% and 25%; of the dividends distributed in December 2017 and September 2018, respectively during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/11/17 | $0.2435 | $0.0187 |
Class M | 12/11/17 | $0.2306 | $0.0187 |
Class C | 12/11/17 | $0.2068 | $0.0187 |
Class I | 12/11/17 | $0.2597 | $0.0187 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders, including the expense cap arrangement currently in place for the fund; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
AGLO-ANN-1218
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Fidelity Advisor® Global Equity Income Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Life of fundA |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (8.02)% | 4.63% | 7.20% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (6.05)% | 4.85% | 7.32% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (4.16)% | 5.07% | 7.37% |
Class I | (2.20)% | 6.13% | 8.46% |
Class Z | (2.20)% | 6.13% | 8.46% |
A From May 2, 2012
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year and life of fund total return figures are 1% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on October 2, 2018. Returns prior to October 2, 2018, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over Life of Fund
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Global Equity Income Fund - Class A on May 2, 2012, when the fund started, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $15,717 | Fidelity Advisor® Global Equity Income Fund - Class A |
| $17,285 | MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: Global equities returned -0.14% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of negative factors – including escalating trade tension, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -4% second-half return. The index lost 7.5% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, economically sensitive materials (-8%), financials (-6%) and industrials (-5%) stocks suffered from concerns about slowing growth in some key markets. Rising interest rates in the U.S. exerted pressure on real estate (-4%) and utilities (-2%). Conversely, information technology (+9%) benefited from better-than-expected earnings from some major index constituents. Stable profit growth helped health care (+8%) perform well, while elevated crude-oil prices supported energy (+5%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%). The U.S. (+7%) was the only region with a positive return, helped by steady economic and corporate profit growth.
Comments from Portfolio Manager Ramona Persaud: For the year, the fund’s share classes returned in a range of about -2% and -3% (excluding sales charges, if applicable), behind the -0.14% result of the benchmark MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) Index. Mixed performance among global stocks, along with investors’ preference for growth over value for much of the 12 months, provided a challenging backdrop for the fund, given its focus on value- and quality-oriented stocks and sectors. A few specific stocks particularly detracted, including U.K. software & services firm Micro Focus International. Its shares returned about -54% the past year, significantly declining in mid-March after the firm announced the resignation of CEO Chris Hsu, who had been on the job just a few months, and issued a profit warning as it struggled to integrate its acquisition of software assets from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, completed in September 2017. Elsewhere, ongoing concerns regarding demand for traditional tobacco products and the growing popularity of e-cigarettes as an alternative hurt shares of fund holding British American Tobacco (-30%). Conversely, ConocoPhillips (+39%) contributed more than any other fund position, driven higher by higher oil prices, new discoveries and stronger-than-expected financial results.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Apple, Inc. (United States of America, Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals) | 3.8 |
Microsoft Corp. (United States of America, Software) | 3.3 |
American Tower Corp. (United States of America, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)) | 2.0 |
Bank of America Corp. (United States of America, Banks) | 2.0 |
Nestle SA (Reg. S) (Switzerland, Food Products) | 1.9 |
| 13.0 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 20.4 |
Health Care | 14.3 |
Information Technology | 13.9 |
Consumer Staples | 13.5 |
Energy | 9.9 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
United States of America | 49.0 |
United Kingdom | 11.2 |
Japan | 7.6 |
Switzerland | 4.6 |
Canada | 4.5 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 99.2% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 0.8% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.1% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
Bailiwick of Jersey - 1.5% | | | |
Ferguson PLC | | 996 | $67,257 |
Shire PLC | | 2,146 | 129,513 |
WPP PLC | | 7,317 | 82,797 |
|
TOTAL BAILIWICK OF JERSEY | | | 279,567 |
|
Belgium - 0.8% | | | |
KBC Groep NV | | 2,211 | 152,511 |
Bermuda - 0.9% | | | |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 3,196 | 66,506 |
IHS Markit Ltd. (a) | | 2,036 | 106,951 |
|
TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 173,457 |
|
Canada - 4.5% | | | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) | | 2,283 | 109,030 |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | 358 | 246,384 |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (sub. vtg.) | | 143 | 69,488 |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | 4,759 | 148,650 |
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. | | 200 | 3,038 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | 7,675 | 257,456 |
|
TOTAL CANADA | | | 834,046 |
|
Cayman Islands - 0.6% | | | |
Best Pacific International Holdings Ltd. | | 36,000 | 9,181 |
SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 123,000 | 90,345 |
Value Partners Group Ltd. | | 14,000 | 10,390 |
|
TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 109,916 |
|
China - 0.3% | | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 400 | 31,475 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 3,634 | 25,813 |
Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co. Ltd. | | 2,700 | 4,126 |
|
TOTAL CHINA | | | 61,414 |
|
France - 2.4% | | | |
Amundi SA (b) | | 715 | 42,582 |
Compagnie de St. Gobain | | 2,252 | 84,836 |
Edenred SA | | 819 | 31,104 |
Sanofi SA | | 1,926 | 172,108 |
VINCI SA | | 1,293 | 115,076 |
|
TOTAL FRANCE | | | 445,706 |
|
Germany - 2.8% | | | |
Deutsche Post AG | | 2,337 | 73,791 |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | 2,910 | 47,729 |
Hannover Reuck SE | | 550 | 74,194 |
Linde PLC | | 1,016 | 166,689 |
SAP SE | | 1,523 | 163,073 |
|
TOTAL GERMANY | | | 525,476 |
|
Hong Kong - 0.8% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 7,800 | 59,033 |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | 17,500 | 81,899 |
|
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | 140,932 |
|
India - 0.7% | | | |
HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd. (a) | | 500 | 9,468 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 500 | 44,455 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 1,500 | 35,883 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 3,000 | 43,047 |
|
TOTAL INDIA | | | 132,853 |
|
Ireland - 1.4% | | | |
Accenture PLC Class A | | 1,276 | 201,123 |
Paddy Power Betfair PLC (Ireland) | | 700 | 60,416 |
|
TOTAL IRELAND | | | 261,539 |
|
Israel - 0.6% | | | |
Ituran Location & Control Ltd. | | 3,081 | 105,124 |
Japan - 7.6% | | | |
A/S One Corp. | | 700 | 49,754 |
Aucnet, Inc. | | 2,300 | 24,114 |
Broadleaf Co. Ltd. | | 5,500 | 31,781 |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. | | 6,300 | 290,335 |
Hoya Corp. | | 5,600 | 318,327 |
Inaba Denki Sangyo Co. Ltd. | | 2,200 | 88,616 |
Japan Meat Co. Ltd. | | 5,100 | 92,431 |
Minebea Mitsumi, Inc. | | 5,900 | 90,258 |
Mitani Shoji Co. Ltd. | | 1,100 | 52,448 |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | 2,400 | 98,973 |
Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 200 | 26,118 |
Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. | | 100 | 26,419 |
Sony Corp. | | 2,300 | 124,469 |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | 900 | 93,801 |
|
TOTAL JAPAN | | | 1,407,844 |
|
Kenya - 0.4% | | | |
Safaricom Ltd. | | 366,100 | 83,368 |
Luxembourg - 0.6% | | | |
B&M European Value Retail S.A. | | 21,719 | 115,709 |
Multi-National - 0.7% | | | |
HKT Trust/HKT Ltd. unit | | 96,280 | 132,598 |
Netherlands - 2.7% | | | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 1,623 | 144,885 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 715 | 53,618 |
Unilever NV (Certificaten Van Aandelen) (Bearer) | | 5,523 | 296,778 |
|
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 495,281 |
|
Norway - 0.8% | | | |
Equinor ASA | | 5,949 | 154,762 |
Panama - 0.4% | | | |
Carnival Corp. | | 1,325 | 74,253 |
Spain - 0.9% | | | |
Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A | | 600 | 48,373 |
CaixaBank SA | | 13,200 | 53,417 |
Prosegur Cash SA (b) | | 33,900 | 67,194 |
|
TOTAL SPAIN | | | 168,984 |
|
Sweden - 0.9% | | | |
AddTech AB (B Shares) | | 1,460 | 29,835 |
Essity AB Class B | | 2,200 | 50,221 |
HEXPOL AB (B Shares) | | 2,200 | 20,362 |
Loomis AB (B Shares) | | 1,570 | 48,552 |
Radisson Hospitality AB (a) | | 5,100 | 19,701 |
|
TOTAL SWEDEN | | | 168,671 |
|
Switzerland - 4.6% | | | |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise | | 129 | 96,447 |
Chubb Ltd. | | 954 | 119,164 |
Nestle SA (Reg. S) | | 4,271 | 360,571 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 795 | 193,473 |
Swatch Group AG (Bearer) | | 230 | 77,828 |
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | 847,483 |
|
Taiwan - 1.0% | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 26,000 | 195,082 |
United Kingdom - 11.2% | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC sponsored ADR | | 5,254 | 203,750 |
BP PLC | | 16,092 | 116,244 |
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | | 5,303 | 229,886 |
Bunzl PLC | | 4,346 | 128,377 |
Cineworld Group PLC | | 19,868 | 74,814 |
Compass Group PLC | | 4,106 | 80,824 |
Conviviality PLC (c) | | 13,550 | 0 |
Cranswick PLC | | 1,210 | 44,697 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | 7,607 | 147,331 |
Hastings Group Holdings PLC (b) | | 18,922 | 44,768 |
Hilton Food Group PLC | | 13,481 | 158,874 |
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC | | 3,114 | 105,598 |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 37,865 | 81,625 |
Micro Focus International PLC | | 14,347 | 222,410 |
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | 24,436 | 91,610 |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | 2,036 | 52,895 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | 1,485 | 120,083 |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | | 2,338 | 25,073 |
St. James's Place Capital PLC | | 6,761 | 87,586 |
Standard Life PLC | | 19,595 | 67,750 |
|
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 2,084,195 |
|
United States of America - 49.0% | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | 3,053 | 198,567 |
Ameren Corp. | | 908 | 58,639 |
American Tower Corp. | | 2,410 | 375,502 |
AMETEK, Inc. | | 3,081 | 206,673 |
Amgen, Inc. | | 1,821 | 351,071 |
Apple, Inc. | | 3,205 | 701,448 |
Bank of America Corp. | | 13,501 | 371,278 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | 908 | 209,294 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 1,616 | 81,673 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 2,503 | 223,518 |
Cedar Fair LP (depositary unit) | | 1,086 | 55,668 |
Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (a) | | 318 | 101,878 |
Chevron Corp. | | 3,044 | 339,863 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 4,319 | 282,722 |
Comcast Corp. Class A | | 4,054 | 154,620 |
ConocoPhillips Co. | | 4,539 | 317,276 |
Danaher Corp. | | 1,348 | 133,991 |
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. | | 1,100 | 40,392 |
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | | 265 | 45,628 |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | 2,927 | 157,824 |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | 1,760 | 47,203 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 2,649 | 211,072 |
Fortive Corp. | | 1,113 | 82,640 |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 358 | 61,784 |
General Electric Co. | | 6,751 | 68,185 |
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | 2,834 | 65,635 |
Johnson & Johnson | | 2,091 | 292,719 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 3,255 | 354,860 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | | 1,293 | 123,119 |
MetLife, Inc. | | 1,485 | 61,167 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 5,684 | 607,108 |
MSCI, Inc. | | 660 | 99,251 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | 248 | 64,964 |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | 1,430 | 51,752 |
Packaging Corp. of America | | 277 | 25,431 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | 1,733 | 194,755 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | 1,073 | 94,499 |
Phillips 66 Co. | | 927 | 95,314 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 589 | 107,386 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | | 3,411 | 213,733 |
The Coca-Cola Co. | | 4,511 | 215,987 |
The J.M. Smucker Co. | | 927 | 100,413 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | 523 | 65,443 |
U.S. Bancorp | | 4,836 | 252,778 |
United Technologies Corp. | | 853 | 105,951 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 1,018 | 266,054 |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 1,073 | 97,740 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | 6,217 | 354,929 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 6,232 | 331,729 |
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 9,121,126 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $15,947,943) | | | 18,271,897 |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.1% | | | |
Brazil - 0.5% | | | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | 7,200 | 95,284 |
Spain - 0.6% | | | |
Grifols SA Class B | | 5,200 | 108,064 |
United Kingdom - 0.0% | | | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Series C (a) | | 107,548 | 137 |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $186,286) | | | 203,485 |
| | Principal Amount(d) | Value |
|
Nonconvertible Bonds - 0.0% | | | |
Canada - 0.0% | | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. Canada Consumer Price Index + 6.500% 8.1% 3/31/40(e)(f) | CAD | | |
(Cost $429) | | CAD 500 | 476 |
| | Shares | Value |
|
Money Market Funds - 1.0% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (g) | | | |
(Cost $190,307) | | 190,269 | 190,307 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.2% | | | |
(Cost $16,324,965) | | | 18,666,165 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.2)% | | | (33,996) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $18,632,169 |
Currency Abbreviations
CAD – Canadian dollar
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $154,544 or 0.8% of net assets.
(c) Level 3 security
(d) Amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
(e) Coupon rates for floating and adjustable rate securities reflect the rates in effect at period end.
(f) Coupon is indexed to a floating interest rate which may be multiplied by a specified factor and/or subject to caps or floors.
(g) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $28,353 |
Total | $28,353 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $1,487,676 | $1,258,177 | $229,499 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 991,328 | 866,859 | 124,469 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 2,497,666 | 1,490,348 | 1,007,318 | -- |
Energy | 1,872,057 | 1,755,813 | 116,244 | -- |
Financials | 3,772,302 | 3,718,885 | 53,417 | -- |
Health Care | 2,657,122 | 1,906,633 | 750,489 | -- |
Industrials | 1,787,312 | 1,398,278 | 389,034 | -- |
Information Technology | 2,575,524 | 1,994,959 | 580,565 | -- |
Materials | 348,502 | 348,502 | -- | -- |
Real Estate | 375,502 | 375,502 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 110,391 | 110,391 | -- | -- |
Corporate Bonds | 476 | -- | 476 | -- |
Money Market Funds | 190,307 | 190,307 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $18,666,165 | $15,414,654 | $3,251,511 | $-- |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $670,403 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $961,270 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $16,134,658) | $18,475,858 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $190,307) | 190,307 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $16,324,965) | | $18,666,165 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 2,384 |
Dividends receivable | | 50,144 |
Interest receivable | | 5 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 661 |
Prepaid expenses | | 39 |
Receivable from investment adviser for expense reductions | | 4,043 |
Other receivables | | 586 |
Total assets | | 18,724,027 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | $17,785 | |
Accrued management fee | 11,086 | |
Audit fee payable | 47,159 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 6,987 | |
Other affiliated payables | 4,861 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 3,980 | |
Total liabilities | | 91,858 |
Net Assets | | $18,632,169 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $15,925,073 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 2,707,096 |
Net Assets | | $18,632,169 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($8,426,543 ÷ 608,169 shares) | | $13.86 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $13.86) | | $14.71 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($3,279,192 ÷ 236,814 shares) | | $13.85 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $13.85) | | $14.35 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($4,339,828 ÷ 315,135 shares)(a) | | $13.77 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($2,492,937 ÷ 179,669 shares) | | $13.88 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($93,669 ÷ 6,750 shares) | | $13.88 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $549,624 |
Interest | | 33 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 28,353 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 578,010 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (23,544) |
Total income | | 554,466 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | $138,059 | |
Transfer agent fees | 49,347 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 88,426 | |
Accounting fees and expenses | 10,366 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 10,241 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 99 | |
Registration fees | 54,948 | |
Audit | 69,256 | |
Legal | 979 | |
Miscellaneous | 191 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 421,912 | |
Expense reductions | (95,769) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 326,143 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 228,323 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 466,054 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (9) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (498) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 465,547 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | (1,262,392) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (755) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (1,263,147) |
Net gain (loss) | | (797,600) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(569,277) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $228,323 | $152,280 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 465,547 | 650,678 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,263,147) | 2,291,196 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (569,277) | 3,094,154 |
Distributions to shareholders | (539,380) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (152,524) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (9,225) |
Total distributions | (539,380) | (161,749) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 2,003,577 | (4,517,781) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 894,920 | (1,585,376) |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 17,737,249 | 19,322,625 |
End of period | $18,632,169 | $17,737,249 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $5,259 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.63 | $12.44 | $12.50 | $12.96 | $12.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .19 | .13 | .12 | .12 | .25B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.52) | 2.20 | .09 | .24 | .91 |
Total from investment operations | (.33) | 2.33 | .21 | .36 | 1.16 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.18) | (.13) | (.11) | (.11) | (.22) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.26) | (.01) | (.16) | (.71) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.44) | (.14) | (.27) | (.82) | (.40) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.86 | $14.63 | $12.44 | $12.50 | $12.96 |
Total ReturnC,D | (2.41)% | 18.79% | 1.72% | 2.85% | 9.70% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.91% | 2.05% | 2.13% | 2.42% | 2.63% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.44% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.44% | 1.45% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.33% | .96% | .96% | .95% | 1.95%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $8,427 | $7,441 | $6,068 | $4,552 | $4,025 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 37% | 48% | 43% | 87% | 112% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.25%.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.62 | $12.44 | $12.49 | $12.95 | $12.20 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .16 | .10 | .09 | .09 | .21B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.53) | 2.18 | .10 | .24 | .91 |
Total from investment operations | (.37) | 2.28 | .19 | .33 | 1.12 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.14) | (.10) | (.08) | (.08) | (.19) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.26) | (.01) | (.16) | (.71) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.40) | (.10)C | (.24) | (.79) | (.37) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.85 | $14.62 | $12.44 | $12.49 | $12.95 |
Total ReturnD,E | (2.64)% | 18.42% | 1.53% | 2.59% | 9.34% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.21% | 2.35% | 2.46% | 2.73% | 2.96% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.69% | 1.69% | 1.70% | 1.69% | 1.70% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.08% | .71% | .71% | .70% | 1.70%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $3,279 | $3,573 | $2,508 | $2,484 | $2,014 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 37% | 48% | 43% | 87% | 112% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.00%.
C Total distributions of $.10 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.096 and distributions from net realized gain of $.007 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.57 | $12.39 | $12.46 | $12.93 | $12.18 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .08 | .03 | .03 | .03 | .15B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.53) | 2.19 | .09 | .24 | .91 |
Total from investment operations | (.45) | 2.22 | .12 | .27 | 1.06 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.09) | (.03) | (.03) | (.05) | (.14) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.26) | (.01) | (.16) | (.70) | (.17) |
Total distributions | (.35) | (.04) | (.19) | (.74)C | (.31) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.77 | $14.57 | $12.39 | $12.46 | $12.93 |
Total ReturnD,E | (3.22)% | 17.91% | .99% | 2.10% | 8.83% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.72% | 2.85% | 2.93% | 3.23% | 3.43% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.19% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.19% | 2.20% |
Net investment income (loss) | .58% | .21% | .21% | .20% | 1.20%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $4,340 | $4,190 | $3,588 | $3,225 | $3,173 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 37% | 48% | 43% | 87% | 112% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .50%.
C Total distributions of $.74 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.046 and distributions from net realized gain of $.695 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.66 | $12.46 | $12.51 | $12.97 | $12.22 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .23 | .16 | .15 | .15 | .28B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.53) | 2.21 | .10 | .24 | .90 |
Total from investment operations | (.30) | 2.37 | .25 | .39 | 1.18 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.22) | (.16) | (.14) | (.14) | (.25) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.26) | (.01) | (.16) | (.71) | (.18) |
Total distributions | (.48) | (.17) | (.30) | (.85) | (.43) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.88 | $14.66 | $12.46 | $12.51 | $12.97 |
Total ReturnC | (2.20)% | 19.12% | 2.04% | 3.09% | 9.86% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,E | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.51% | 1.77% | 1.68% | 2.11% | 2.35% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.19% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.19% | 1.20% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.58% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 1.20% | 2.20%B |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $2,493 | $2,533 | $7,159 | $1,167 | $1,334 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 37% | 48% | 43% | 87% | 112% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net investment income per share reflects a large, non-recurring dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding this non-recurring dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.50%.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund Class Z
Year ended October 31, | 2018 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $14.88 |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (.94) |
Total from investment operations | (.93) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | – |
Total distributions | (.07) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.88 |
Total ReturnC,D | (6.31)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.08%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.05%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.04%G |
Net investment income (loss) | .45%G |
Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $94 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 37% |
A For the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2018.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on October 2, 2018. The Fund offers Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Debt securities, including restricted securities, are valued based on evaluated prices received from third party pricing vendors or from brokers who make markets in such securities. Corporate bonds are valued by pricing vendors who utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type or by broker-supplied prices. When independent prices are unavailable or unreliable, debt securities may be valued utilizing pricing methodologies which consider similar factors that would be used by third party pricing vendors. Debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy but may be Level 3 depending on the circumstances.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level as of October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Interest income is accrued as earned and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), partnerships and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $3,458,132 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (1,126,244) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $2,331,888 |
Tax Cost | $16,334,277 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $11,478 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $364,270 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $2,331,349 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $214,748 | $ 161,749 |
Long-term Capital Gains | 324,632 | – |
Total | $539,380 | $ 161,749 |
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $9,295,993 and $6,746,909, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .69% of the Fund's average net assets.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $22,701 | $1,307 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 18,674 | 57 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 47,051 | 11,589 |
| | | $88,426 | $ 12,953 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $5,908 |
Class M | 1,494 |
Class C(a) | 503 |
| $7,905 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $21,844 | .24 |
Class M | 10,958 | .29 |
Class C | 13,953 | .30 |
Class I | 2,588 | .10 |
Class Z | 4 | .05(a) |
| $49,347 | |
(a) Annualized
Accounting Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .05%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $67 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $54 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser contractually agreed to reimburse each class to the extent annual operating expenses exceeded certain levels of class-level average net assets as noted in the table below. This reimbursement will remain in place through February 29, 2020. Some expenses, for example the compensation of the independent Trustees, and certain miscellaneous expenses such as proxy and shareholder meeting expenses, are excluded from this reimbursement.
The following classes were in reimbursement during the period:
| Expense Limitations | Reimbursement |
Class A | 1.45% | $42,070 |
Class M | 1.70% | 19,103 |
Class C | 2.20% | 24,239 |
Class I | 1.20% | 7,697 |
Class Z | 1.05% | 2 |
| | $93,111 |
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $2,471 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $187.
8. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018(a) | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $248,761 | $– |
Class M | 101,394 | – |
Class C | 108,482 | – |
Class I | 80,306 | – |
Class Z | 437 | – |
Total | $539,380 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $62,298 |
Class M | – | 20,993 |
Class C | – | 8,251 |
Class I | – | 60,982 |
Total | $– | $152,524 |
From net realized gain | | |
Class A | $– | $3,380 |
Class M | – | 1,411 |
Class C | – | 1,976 |
Class I | – | 2,458 |
Total | $– | $9,225 |
(a) Distributions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2018
9. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018(a) | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018(a) | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 239,391 | 179,123 | $3,544,767 | $2,402,063 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 16,454 | 4,618 | 240,039 | 62,496 |
Shares redeemed | (156,221) | (162,932) | (2,283,605) | (2,152,063) |
Net increase (decrease) | 99,624 | 20,809 | $1,501,201 | $312,496 |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 74,172 | 106,443 | $1,084,407 | $1,436,955 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,928 | 1,634 | 101,155 | 22,204 |
Shares redeemed | (88,594) | (65,415) | (1,286,364) | (875,686) |
Net increase (decrease) | (7,494) | 42,662 | $(100,802) | $583,473 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 79,555 | 72,843 | $1,159,649 | $961,531 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 7,417 | 745 | 107,901 | 10,025 |
Shares redeemed | (59,540) | (75,518) | (861,126) | (992,138) |
Net increase (decrease) | 27,432 | (1,930) | $406,424 | $(20,582) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 70,175 | 185,075 | $1,032,359 | $2,445,899 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,702 | 1,797 | 68,667 | 24,321 |
Shares redeemed | (68,072) | (588,488) | (1,004,709) | (7,863,388) |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,805 | (401,616) | $96,317 | $(5,393,168) |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 6,720 | – | $100,000 | $– |
Reinvestment of distributions | 30 | – | 437 | – |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,750 | – | $100,437 | $– |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period October 2, 2018 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2018
10. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 14, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 Actual expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I and held for the period (October 2, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class Z. The hypothetical expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the one-half year period (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period |
Class A | 1.45% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $973.80 | $7.21-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.90 | $7.38-D |
Class M | 1.70% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $972.50 | $8.45-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,016.64 | $8.64-D |
Class C | 2.20% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $969.40 | $10.92-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,014.12 | $11.17-D |
Class I | 1.20% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $975.10 | $5.97-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,019.16 | $6.11-D |
Class Z | 1.05% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $975.10 | $.85-B |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,019.91 | $5.35-D |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Actual expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) for Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I, and multiplied by 30/365 (to reflect the period October 2, 2018 to October 31, 2018) for Class Z.
C 5% return per year before expenses
D Hypothetical expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/ 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/17/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $0.033 | $0.278 |
Class M | 12/17/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $0.023 | $0.278 |
Class C | 12/17/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $0.002 | $0.278 |
Class I | 12/17/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $0.050 | $0.278 |
Class Z | 12/17/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $0.051 | $0.278 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2017, $339,738, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $449,227, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
A total of 1.16% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year was derived from interest on U.S. Government securities which is generally exempt from state income tax.
Class A designates 99%, 100%, 100% and 100%; Class M designates 100%,100%,100% and 100%; Class C designates 100%, 100%, 100% and 100%; Class I designates 68%, 100%, 100% and 100%; Class Z designates 0%, 0%, 0% and 100% of the dividends distributed in December 2017, April 2018, July 2018, and October 2018, respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/18/2017 | $0.0308 | $0.0038 |
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Class M | 12/18/2017 | $0.0258 | $0.0038 |
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Class C | 12/18/2017 | $0.0068 | $0.0038 |
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Class I | 12/18/2017 | $0.0448 | $0.0038 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders, including the expense cap arrangement currently in place for the fund; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
AGED-ANN-1218
1.938151.106
Fidelity Advisor® International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (13.15)% | 3.73% | 10.80% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (11.30)% | 3.96% | 10.77% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (9.41)% | 4.19% | 10.61% |
Class I | (7.58)% | 5.25% | 11.73% |
Class Z | (7.46)% | 5.30% | 11.76% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on February 1, 2017. Returns prior to February 1, 2017, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $27,876 | Fidelity Advisor® International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A |
| $19,812 | MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: International equities returned -8.08% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of overwhelmingly negative factors – including escalating trade tensions, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -11% second-half return. The index lost 8% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, new-media-infused communications services (-15%) was hit the hardest, while economically sensitive consumer discretionary (-13%), information technology (-12%), financials (-10%), industrials (-9%) and materials (-7%) stocks also fared poorly. Even the more defensive real estate (-9%), utilities (-6%) and consumer staples (-5%) sectors weren’t spared this period. Conversely, elevated crude-oil prices fueled a positive return for energy (+7%), the top-performing sector, followed by the relatively stable-growing health care segment (+2%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth also pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%).
Comments from Portfolio Manager Sammy Simnegar: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned roughly -7% to -9%, mostly ahead of the benchmark MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. Versus the benchmark, favorable stock selection within the information technology, financials and industrials sectors notably lifted the fund's relative performance. Geographically, stock picks in continental Europe, Germany in particular, as well as out-of-benchmark exposure to the United States, added value. The fund’s top relative contributor was an overweight stake in Wirecard, a Germany-based provider of online payment processing that gained after the company reported strong financial results during the period. Other contributors included an out-of-benchmark position in Heico, a provider of aftermarket aerospace components, and a non-benchmark stake in online retailer Amazon.com. Conversely, the fund's relative result was curbed by stock choices in consumer staples and a notable underweight in energy. By region, positioning in emerging markets was by far the biggest detractor. The fund’s three largest relative detractors were based in China, starting with TAL Education Group, a provider of after-school tutoring that was bought during the period and later sold. Midea Group, an electrical appliance manufacturer in China, is another stock purchased this period that underperformed. Lastly, China-based CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, which was also sold prior to period-end, detracted as well.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (Cayman Islands, Interactive Media & Services) | 1.6 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR (Taiwan, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | 1.5 |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (Cayman Islands, Internet & Direct Marketing Retail) | 1.4 |
SAP SE (Germany, Software) | 1.1 |
AIA Group Ltd. (Hong Kong, Insurance) | 1.1 |
| 6.7 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Industrials | 19.3 |
Information Technology | 17.7 |
Financials | 16.2 |
Consumer Discretionary | 13.1 |
Consumer Staples | 9.6 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
United States of America | 14.0 |
United Kingdom | 11.3 |
France | 9.2 |
Japan | 8.3 |
India | 6.2 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 99.4% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 0.6% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 98.1% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
Australia - 2.0% | | | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | 504,381 | $9,465,201 |
CSL Ltd. | | 107,828 | 14,355,379 |
realestate.com.au Ltd. | | 182,026 | 9,231,941 |
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TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | 33,052,521 |
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Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.7% | | | |
Experian PLC | | 485,900 | 11,175,312 |
Belgium - 0.6% | | | |
Umicore SA | | 218,398 | 10,288,056 |
Bermuda - 1.7% | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. (United States) | | 47,661 | 10,757,564 |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 431,168 | 8,972,216 |
IHS Markit Ltd. (a) | | 170,300 | 8,945,859 |
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TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 28,675,639 |
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Brazil - 0.6% | | | |
BM&F BOVESPA SA | | 1,420,200 | 10,128,203 |
Canada - 6.1% | | | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B (sub. vtg.) | | 223,700 | 10,683,291 |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | 163,640 | 13,989,172 |
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. | | 54,800 | 11,238,069 |
CCL Industries, Inc. Class B | | 227,350 | 9,564,088 |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | 15,060 | 10,364,625 |
Dollarama, Inc. | | 330,000 | 9,127,046 |
Open Text Corp. | | 281,400 | 9,499,347 |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank | | 308,400 | 17,108,475 |
Waste Connection, Inc. (Canada) | | 122,530 | 9,367,176 |
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TOTAL CANADA | | | 100,941,289 |
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Cayman Islands - 4.3% | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. sponsored ADR (a) | | 165,760 | 23,584,333 |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR | | 186,700 | 10,923,817 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | 874,000 | 9,651,732 |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 797,600 | 27,325,189 |
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TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 71,485,071 |
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Chile - 0.6% | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (PN-B) sponsored ADR (b) | | 227,400 | 9,962,394 |
China - 3.7% | | | |
China International Travel Service Corp. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 1,258,080 | 9,681,354 |
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd. Class A | | 2,526,756 | 8,765,849 |
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 122,700 | 9,655,019 |
Midea Group Co. Ltd. Class A | | 1,738,000 | 9,228,605 |
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd. (H Shares) | | 1,502,000 | 14,144,785 |
Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd. (A Shares) | | 1,321,752 | 9,388,775 |
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TOTAL CHINA | | | 60,864,387 |
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Denmark - 1.2% | | | |
DONG Energy A/S (c) | | 156,700 | 9,955,966 |
DSV de Sammensluttede Vognmaend A/S | | 130,000 | 10,452,261 |
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TOTAL DENMARK | | | 20,408,227 |
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Finland - 0.6% | | | |
Neste Oyj | | 124,000 | 10,219,040 |
France - 9.2% | | | |
Dassault Systemes SA | | 83,000 | 10,421,003 |
Eiffage SA | | 103,300 | 10,111,377 |
Hermes International SCA | | 18,301 | 10,467,957 |
Kering SA | | 28,188 | 12,566,522 |
L'Oreal SA | | 64,900 | 14,620,937 |
Legrand SA | | 165,400 | 10,817,029 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA | | 55,371 | 16,799,862 |
Orpea | | 75,630 | 9,324,343 |
Pernod Ricard SA | | 77,900 | 11,893,867 |
Safran SA | | 99,000 | 12,793,554 |
SR Teleperformance SA | | 56,600 | 9,334,123 |
Thales SA | | 78,600 | 10,059,971 |
VINCI SA (b) | | 147,100 | 13,091,807 |
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TOTAL FRANCE | | | 152,302,352 |
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Germany - 5.9% | | | |
adidas AG | | 53,157 | 12,523,321 |
Deutsche Wohnen AG (Bearer) | | 228,100 | 10,447,976 |
Infineon Technologies AG | | 564,400 | 11,308,823 |
Linde PLC | | 78,232 | 12,835,082 |
SAP SE | | 169,100 | 18,106,128 |
Symrise AG | | 120,200 | 10,096,478 |
Vonovia SE | | 245,300 | 11,230,254 |
Wirecard AG | | 57,100 | 10,697,132 |
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TOTAL GERMANY | | | 97,245,194 |
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Hong Kong - 1.1% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 2,305,200 | 17,446,378 |
India - 6.2% | | | |
Asian Paints Ltd. | | 574,869 | 9,563,532 |
Eicher Motors Ltd. | | 33,537 | 9,914,455 |
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | | 905,829 | 8,877,639 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 356,416 | 9,252,654 |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 570,269 | 13,641,812 |
IndusInd Bank Ltd. | | 472,641 | 9,107,094 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | | 633,546 | 9,586,709 |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | | 102,215 | 9,144,069 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 912,558 | 13,094,270 |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | 857,833 | 9,796,184 |
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TOTAL INDIA | | | 101,978,418 |
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Indonesia - 0.6% | | | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | 6,808,900 | 10,592,369 |
Ireland - 2.3% | | | |
Accenture PLC Class A | | 55,280 | 8,713,234 |
DCC PLC (United Kingdom) | | 110,700 | 9,501,506 |
Kerry Group PLC Class A | | 101,320 | 10,385,789 |
Kingspan Group PLC (Ireland) | | 212,760 | 9,253,732 |
|
TOTAL IRELAND | | | 37,854,261 |
|
Italy - 1.1% | | | |
Amplifon SpA | | 473,600 | 8,400,385 |
Recordati SpA | | 274,500 | 9,302,500 |
|
TOTAL ITALY | | | 17,702,885 |
|
Japan - 8.3% | | | |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | 8,200 | 950,478 |
Hoya Corp. | | 202,600 | 11,516,607 |
Kao Corp. | | 181,700 | 12,087,089 |
Keyence Corp. | | 27,314 | 13,386,486 |
Misumi Group, Inc. | | 471,400 | 9,466,853 |
Nidec Corp. | | 93,800 | 12,045,571 |
Nissan Chemical Corp. | | 181,300 | 8,548,528 |
Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 79,100 | 10,329,583 |
OBIC Co. Ltd. | | 103,400 | 9,420,410 |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 454,400 | 12,195,911 |
Relo Group, Inc. | | 373,100 | 8,815,391 |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | 93,700 | 9,765,693 |
Unicharm Corp. | | 375,700 | 10,228,656 |
Zozo, Inc. | | 367,400 | 8,853,287 |
|
TOTAL JAPAN | | | 137,610,543 |
|
Korea (South) - 0.6% | | | |
LG Household & Health Care Ltd. | | 10,681 | 9,772,975 |
Mexico - 0.6% | | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de CV Series B | | 541,435 | 8,999,550 |
Netherlands - 4.0% | | | |
ASML Holding NV (Netherlands) | | 90,800 | 15,639,767 |
Ferrari NV | | 88,600 | 10,386,514 |
Heineken NV (Bearer) | | 135,600 | 12,225,552 |
Interxion Holding N.V. (a) | | 150,379 | 8,852,812 |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | 181,800 | 10,328,735 |
Yandex NV Series A (a) | | 298,500 | 8,993,805 |
|
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 66,427,185 |
|
Philippines - 0.6% | | | |
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. | | 15,579,000 | 9,854,037 |
South Africa - 2.2% | | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | 142,100 | 9,542,397 |
FirstRand Ltd. | | 2,339,800 | 10,199,799 |
Naspers Ltd. Class N | | 94,130 | 16,542,889 |
|
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | 36,285,085 |
|
Spain - 0.7% | | | |
Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A | | 147,260 | 11,872,400 |
Sweden - 1.9% | | | |
Alfa Laval AB | | 381,700 | 9,747,768 |
ASSA ABLOY AB (B Shares) | | 539,900 | 10,739,023 |
Hexagon AB (B Shares) | | 215,800 | 10,578,767 |
|
TOTAL SWEDEN | | | 31,065,558 |
|
Switzerland - 3.9% | | | |
Givaudan SA | | 4,548 | 11,036,402 |
Lonza Group AG | | 34,750 | 10,927,196 |
Partners Group Holding AG | | 14,887 | 10,605,593 |
Schindler Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 47,900 | 10,101,733 |
Sika AG | | 89,903 | 11,533,007 |
Temenos Group AG | | 76,100 | 10,465,025 |
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | 64,668,956 |
|
Taiwan - 1.5% | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 653,670 | 24,904,827 |
United Kingdom - 11.3% | | | |
Beazley PLC | | 1,403,200 | 9,461,083 |
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | | 383,500 | 16,624,828 |
Bunzl PLC | | 346,900 | 10,247,149 |
Compass Group PLC | | 589,550 | 11,604,867 |
Croda International PLC | | 160,200 | 9,869,800 |
Diageo PLC | | 485,354 | 16,779,422 |
Halma PLC | | 547,400 | 9,291,839 |
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | 413,800 | 9,880,210 |
InterContinental Hotel Group PLC | | 199,702 | 10,491,149 |
Intertek Group PLC | | 168,500 | 10,096,860 |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | 190,000 | 10,479,323 |
Mondi PLC | | 442,600 | 10,434,914 |
NMC Health PLC | | 229,300 | 10,351,983 |
RELX PLC | | 637,328 | 12,611,061 |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | 2,518,800 | 10,180,154 |
Rightmove PLC | | 1,594,500 | 9,215,223 |
St. James's Place Capital PLC | | 765,300 | 9,914,122 |
|
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 187,533,987 |
|
United States of America - 14.0% | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | 127,500 | 8,803,875 |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | 35,360 | 8,690,074 |
American Tower Corp. | | 55,980 | 8,722,244 |
Amphenol Corp. Class A | | 104,062 | 9,313,549 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | 36,800 | 8,482,400 |
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.) | | 42,900 | 8,546,967 |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | 114,900 | 9,111,570 |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a) | | 46,200 | 9,241,386 |
Global Payments, Inc. | | 78,900 | 9,012,747 |
HEICO Corp. Class A | | 133,700 | 8,912,442 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | 111,000 | 9,407,250 |
MasterCard, Inc. Class A | | 44,050 | 8,707,364 |
Microsoft Corp. | | 81,000 | 8,651,610 |
Moody's Corp. | | 59,740 | 8,690,975 |
MSCI, Inc. | | 57,390 | 8,630,308 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | 50,400 | 8,694,000 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 45,300 | 9,550,599 |
ResMed, Inc. | | 84,400 | 8,939,648 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 48,464 | 8,835,956 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 24,020 | 9,451,149 |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | 178,000 | 9,106,480 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | 38,200 | 8,925,430 |
TransDigm Group, Inc. (a) | | 28,200 | 9,313,050 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 33,100 | 8,650,685 |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (a) | | 76,200 | 9,131,808 |
Visa, Inc. Class A | | 62,740 | 8,648,709 |
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 232,172,275 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $1,608,292,668) | | | 1,623,489,374 |
|
Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 1.3% | | | |
Brazil - 1.3% | | | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA sponsored ADR | | 956,780 | 12,600,793 |
Itausa-Investimentos Itau SA (PN) | | 3,121,200 | 9,426,921 |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $20,146,408) | | | 22,027,714 |
|
Money Market Funds - 1.5% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (d) | | 2,166,561 | 2,166,995 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (d)(e) | | 22,514,874 | 22,517,125 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $24,684,120) | | | 24,684,120 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.9% | | | |
(Cost $1,653,123,196) | | | 1,670,201,208 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.9)% | | | (15,313,349) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $1,654,887,859 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(c) 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 $9,955,966 or 0.6% of net assets.
(d) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(e) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $418,218 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 149,241 |
Total | $567,459 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $80,112,922 | $52,787,733 | $27,325,189 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 214,539,858 | 197,739,996 | 16,799,862 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 162,147,724 | 116,656,385 | 45,491,339 | -- |
Energy | 23,313,310 | 23,313,310 | -- | -- |
Financials | 271,248,071 | 261,995,417 | 9,252,654 | -- |
Health Care | 109,176,556 | 109,176,556 | -- | -- |
Industrials | 314,587,869 | 253,641,784 | 60,946,085 | -- |
Information Technology | 292,322,562 | 247,267,844 | 45,054,718 | -- |
Materials | 110,348,348 | 101,799,820 | 8,548,528 | -- |
Real Estate | 49,069,902 | 49,069,902 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 18,649,966 | 18,649,966 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 24,684,120 | 24,684,120 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $1,670,201,208 | $1,456,782,833 | $213,418,375 | $-- |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $7,920,567 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $48,550,396 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $21,974,249) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,628,439,076) | $1,645,517,088 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $24,684,120) | 24,684,120 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $1,653,123,196) | | $1,670,201,208 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $346,870) | | 346,578 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 47,865,367 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 5,039,111 |
Dividends receivable | | 1,586,087 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 47,468 |
Prepaid expenses | | 3,262 |
Other receivables | | 704,308 |
Total assets | | 1,725,793,389 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $39,728,879 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 6,927,052 | |
Accrued management fee | 1,010,895 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 175,427 | |
Other affiliated payables | 319,889 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 226,263 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 22,517,125 | |
Total liabilities | | 70,905,530 |
Net Assets | | $1,654,887,859 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $1,674,639,730 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | (19,751,871) |
Net Assets | | $1,654,887,859 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($190,277,616 ÷ 10,792,469 shares) | | $17.63 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $17.63) | | $18.71 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($87,750,296 ÷ 5,109,940 shares) | | $17.17 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $17.17) | | $17.79 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($107,858,419 ÷ 6,956,255 shares)(a) | | $15.51 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,115,088,913 ÷ 59,151,429 shares) | | $18.85 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($153,912,615 ÷ 8,151,923 shares) | | $18.88 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $26,384,683 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 567,459 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 26,952,142 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (2,396,326) |
Total income | | 24,555,816 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | | |
Basic fee | $10,636,810 | |
Performance adjustment | 944,549 | |
Transfer agent fees | 2,686,443 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 2,161,898 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 692,640 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 424,603 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 7,407 | |
Registration fees | 203,611 | |
Audit | 91,344 | |
Legal | 3,664 | |
Interest | 2,777 | |
Miscellaneous | 8,157 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 17,863,903 | |
Expense reductions | (907,862) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 16,956,041 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 7,599,775 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes of $288,344) | (42,852,549) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 4,122 | |
Foreign currency transactions | (181,790) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | (43,030,217) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $1,085,748) | (131,847,420) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 6 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (133,617) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (131,981,031) |
Net gain (loss) | | (175,011,248) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(167,411,473) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $7,599,775 | $1,896,904 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (43,030,217) | 20,956,403 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (131,981,031) | 135,004,752 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (167,411,473) | 157,858,059 |
Distributions to shareholders | (1,800,404) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (869,640) |
Total distributions | (1,800,404) | (869,640) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 766,075,127 | 498,875,357 |
Redemption fees | – | 19,108 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 596,863,250 | 655,882,884 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,058,024,609 | 402,141,725 |
End of period | $1,654,887,859 | $1,058,024,609 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $1,746,727 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $19.14 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $14.77 | $13.96 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .07 | .04 | .05 | .05 | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.57) | 3.86 | (.03) | .46 | .82 |
Total from investment operations | (1.50) | 3.90 | .02 | .51 | .88 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.01) | (.02) | (.01) | (.03) | (.07) |
Total distributions | (.01) | (.02) | (.01) | (.03) | (.07) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $17.63 | $19.14 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $14.77 |
Total ReturnC,D | (7.85)% | 25.56% | .12% | 3.46% | 6.31% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.29% | 1.38% | 1.50% | 1.58% | 1.73% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.29% | 1.37% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.23% | 1.35% | 1.43% | 1.42% | 1.44% |
Net investment income (loss) | .35% | .21% | .34% | .30% | .42% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $190,278 | $173,948 | $127,536 | $89,753 | $51,567 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 151% | 155% | 167% | 176% | 197% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.68 | $14.92 | $14.94 | $14.47 | $13.68 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .02 | (.01) | .01 | .01 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.53) | 3.77 | (.03) | .46 | .81 |
Total from investment operations | (1.51) | 3.76 | (.02) | .47 | .83 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | (.04) |
Total distributions | – | – | – | – | (.04) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $17.17 | $18.68 | $14.92 | $14.94 | $14.47 |
Total ReturnC,D | (8.08)% | 25.20% | (.13)% | 3.25% | 6.07% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.76% | 1.86% | 1.94% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.49% | 1.61% | 1.68% | 1.67% | 1.69% |
Net investment income (loss) | .10% | (.04)% | .09% | .05% | .17% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $87,750 | $86,547 | $62,866 | $60,293 | $58,454 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 151% | 155% | 167% | 176% | 197% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $16.95 | $13.61 | $13.69 | $13.33 | $12.63 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | (.07) | (.08) | (.06) | (.06) | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.37) | 3.42 | (.02) | .42 | .74 |
Total from investment operations | (1.44) | 3.34 | (.08) | .36 | .70 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | – | – | – |
Total distributions | – | – | – | – | – |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $15.51 | $16.95 | $13.61 | $13.69 | $13.33 |
Total ReturnC,D | (8.50)% | 24.54% | (.58)% | 2.70% | 5.54% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.04% | 2.13% | 2.27% | 2.33% | 2.47% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.04% | 2.12% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.99% | 2.10% | 2.18% | 2.17% | 2.19% |
Net investment income (loss) | (.40)% | (.54)% | (.41)% | (.45)% | (.33)% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $107,858 | $85,022 | $42,146 | $36,491 | $20,910 |
Portfolio turnover rateG | 151% | 155% | 167% | 176% | 197% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.44 | $16.30 | $16.28 | $15.75 | $14.87 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .13 | .09 | .10 | .09 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.68) | 4.11 | (.04) | .51 | .87 |
Total from investment operations | (1.55) | 4.20 | .06 | .60 | .97 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.04) | (.06) | (.04) | (.07) | (.09) |
Total distributions | (.04) | (.06) | (.04) | (.07) | (.09) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –B | –B | –B | –B |
Net asset value, end of period | $18.85 | $20.44 | $16.30 | $16.28 | $15.75 |
Total ReturnC | (7.58)% | 25.87% | .36% | 3.80% | 6.58% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsD,E | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.02% | 1.09% | 1.21% | 1.27% | 1.38% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.02% | 1.08% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .96% | 1.06% | 1.18% | 1.17% | 1.20% |
Net investment income (loss) | .63% | .50% | .59% | .55% | .67% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $1,115,089 | $652,774 | $169,594 | $72,421 | $18,449 |
Portfolio turnover rateF | 151% | 155% | 167% | 176% | 197% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.46 | $16.22 |
Income from Investment Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .16 | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.68) | 4.18 |
Total from investment operations | (1.52) | 4.24 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | – |
Total distributions | (.06) | – |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalB | – | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $18.88 | $20.46 |
Total ReturnD,E | (7.46)% | 26.14% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | |
Expenses before reductions | .89% | .96%H |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .89% | .96%H |
Expenses net of all reductions | .83% | .94%H |
Net investment income (loss) | .76% | .42%H |
Supplemental Data | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $153,913 | $59,734 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 151% | 155% |
A For the period February 1, 2017 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Annualized
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. The Fund's investments in emerging markets can be subject to social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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 October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. The Fund is subject to a tax imposed on capital gains by certain countries in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, certain foreign taxes, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $119,758,054 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (112,811,853) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $6,946,201 |
Tax Cost | $1,663,255,007 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $6,992,899 |
Capital loss carryforward | $(33,526,260) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $6,781,489 |
Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire. The capital loss carryforward information presented below, including any applicable limitation, is estimated as of fiscal period end and is subject to adjustment.
No expiration | |
Short-term | $(33,526,260) |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $1,800,404 | $ 869,640 |
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $3,054,397,183 and $2,277,120,272, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .45% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. 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 Class I of the Fund as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .75% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $533,605 | $83,592 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 486,164 | 13,824 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 1,142,129 | 457,771 |
| | | $2,161,898 | $555,187 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $202,921 |
Class M | 34,903 |
Class C(a) | 27,493 |
| $265,317 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $429,549 | .20 |
Class M | 202,200 | .21 |
Class C | 232,466 | .20 |
Class I | 1,773,813 | .17 |
Class Z | 48,415 | .05 |
| $2,686,443 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $12,043 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 Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower or Lender | Average Loan Balance | Weighted Average Interest Rate | Interest Expense |
Borrower | $4,021,182 | 2.26% | $2,777 |
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $3,941 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested 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. The value of securities loaned to FCM at period end was $232,193. 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 $149,241, including $39 from securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $894,776 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $1,402.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $11,684.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $85,926 | $– |
Class I | 1,520,196 | – |
Class Z | 194,282 | – |
Total | $1,800,404 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $139,479 |
Class I | – | 730,161 |
Total | $– | $869,640 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017(a) | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017(a) |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 5,619,393 | 5,604,681 | $111,188,105 | $95,077,981 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,343 | 9,092 | 84,071 | 132,373 |
Shares redeemed | (3,921,150) | (4,879,929) | (75,740,806) | (77,285,834) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,702,586 | 733,844 | $35,531,370 | $17,924,520 |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,392,282 | 1,315,380 | $26,802,724 | $22,202,958 |
Shares redeemed | (915,804) | (895,515) | (17,480,449) | (14,327,827) |
Net increase (decrease) | 476,478 | 419,865 | $9,322,275 | $7,875,131 |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,456,992 | 2,768,623 | $60,466,658 | $42,257,866 |
Shares redeemed | (1,517,181) | (849,933) | (25,987,529) | (12,496,362) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,939,811 | 1,918,690 | $34,479,129 | $29,761,504 |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 42,034,960 | 27,999,504 | $884,843,888 | $501,951,139 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 64,781 | 38,510 | 1,337,720 | 597,293 |
Shares redeemed | (14,886,018) | (6,506,957) | (307,898,733) | (114,106,972) |
Net increase (decrease) | 27,213,723 | 21,531,057 | $578,282,875 | $388,441,460 |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 6,965,818 | 3,021,797 | $144,277,729 | $56,872,882 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,285 | – | 129,857 | – |
Shares redeemed | (1,739,970) | (102,007) | (35,948,108) | (2,000,140) |
Net increase (decrease) | 5,232,133 | 2,919,790 | $108,459,478 | $54,872,742 |
(a) Share transactions for Z are for the period February 1, 2017 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2017.
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund (the "Fund"), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, including the schedule of investments, as of October 31, 2018, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 13, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the Fidelity investment companies since 1999.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.28% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $898.60 | $6.13 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,018.75 | $6.51 |
Class M | 1.53% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $897.10 | $7.32 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.49 | $7.78 |
Class C | 2.03% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $895.50 | $9.70 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,014.97 | $10.31 |
Class I | 1.01% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $899.80 | $4.84 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.11 | $5.14 |
Class Z | .88% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $900.30 | $4.22 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.77 | $4.48 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
Class A designates 52%, Class I designates 21% and Class Z designates 17% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class I and Class Z designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Class A | 12/11/17 | $0.0241 | $0.0151 |
Class M | 12/11/17 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Class C | 12/11/17 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Class I | 12/11/17 | $0.0591 | $0.0151 |
Class Z | 12/11/17 | $0.0741 | $0.0151 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders, including the expense cap arrangement currently in place for the fund; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
AICAP-ANN-1218
1.711985.120
Fidelity Advisor® Overseas Fund Class A, Class M, Class C, Class I and Class Z
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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NOT FDIC INSURED •MAY LOSE VALUE •NO BANK GUARANTEE
Neither the Fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (12.80)% | 0.88% | 6.09% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (10.94)% | 1.15% | 6.13% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | (9.12)% | 1.26% | 5.89% |
Class I | (7.23)% | 2.40% | 7.07% |
Class Z | (7.13)% | 2.44% | 7.09% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on February 1, 2017. Returns prior to February 1, 2017, are those of Class I.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Overseas Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the MSCI EAFE Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $18,055 | Fidelity Advisor® Overseas Fund - Class A |
| $19,780 | MSCI EAFE Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: International equities returned -8.08% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, according to the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex USA Index. A modestly positive first half of the period gave way to a confluence of overwhelmingly negative factors – including escalating trade tensions, a surging U.S. dollar, tepid economic growth in Europe, global central bank tightening, concerns about Italy’s budget stalemate with the EU, and weakness in China’s stock market – that yielded a -11% second-half return. The index lost 8% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in more than six years. Among sectors, new-media-infused communications services (-15%) was hit the hardest, while economically sensitive consumer discretionary (-13%), information technology (-12%), financials (-10%), industrials (-9%) and materials (-7%) stocks also fared poorly. Even the more defensive real estate (-9%), utilities (-6%) and consumer staples (-5%) sectors weren’t spared this period. Conversely, elevated crude-oil prices fueled a positive return for energy (+7%), the top-performing sector, followed by the relatively stable-growing health care segment (+2%). Regionally, emerging markets (-12%) fared the worst, hampered by the impact of foreign exchange and concerns about economic weakness in China, India and South Korea. Sluggish growth also pressured shares in continental Europe (-9%). Stocks in Japan (-3%) and the U.K. (-4%) held up better, followed by Canada (-5%) and Asia-Pacific ex Japan (-6%).
Comments from Portfolio Manager Vincent Montemaggiore: For the fiscal year, the fund’s share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) returned roughly -7% to -8%, trailing the -6.65% return of the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index. Versus the benchmark, security selection within consumer staples was the biggest detractor, though stock picks in health care and a sizable underweighting in the strong-performing energy sector, also weighed on relative results. Geographically, our investment choices in the U.K. notably detracted. Among stocks, our sizable overweighting in U.K. enterprise software provider Micro Focus International was the largest relative detractor. A recent acquisition proved challenging, with revenue declining faster than anticipated amid heavy sales-force attrition. The fund’s out-of-benchmark stake in Conviviality, another U.K.-based holding and distributor of alcoholic beverages, also hurt, as did overweighting Germany-based drugmaker and chemical company Bayer. Conversely, stock selection in communication services, information technology, materials and industrials all bolstered relative performance. By region, non-benchmark exposure to the United States and stock selection in continental Europe added the most value. The top individual relative contributor was an out-of-benchmark position in Japan-based Nakanishi, a manufacturer of dental equipment. Non-benchmark exposure to LivaNova, a London-based maker of medical devices, as well as an overweighting in Edenred, a France-based company providing payment solutions, also aided results.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Five Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) (Switzerland, Pharmaceuticals) | 2.0 |
SAP SE (Germany, Software) | 1.6 |
Total SA (France, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels) | 1.6 |
Sanofi SA (France, Pharmaceuticals) | 1.3 |
Hoya Corp. (Japan, Health Care Equipment & Supplies) | 1.3 |
| 7.8 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 22.6 |
Industrials | 16.1 |
Health Care | 14.5 |
Information Technology | 10.6 |
Consumer Staples | 10.3 |
Top Five Countries as of October 31, 2018
(excluding cash equivalents) | % of fund's net assets |
United Kingdom | 21.9 |
Japan | 17.6 |
France | 9.4 |
Germany | 8.5 |
Switzerland | 6.0 |
Percentages are adjusted for the effect of futures contracts, if applicable.
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 |
| Stocks | 96.2% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 3.8% |
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 95.3% | | | |
| | Shares | Value (000s) |
Australia - 0.8% | | | |
Adelaide Brighton Ltd. | | 507,480 | $2,038 |
Aub Group Ltd.�� | | 215,425 | 2,055 |
Netwealth Group Ltd. | | 52,505 | 260 |
Pact Group Holdings Ltd. (a) | | 75,176 | 186 |
realestate.com.au Ltd. | | 9,020 | 457 |
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TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | 4,996 |
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Austria - 0.6% | | | |
Andritz AG | | 6,840 | 355 |
Erste Group Bank AG | | 78,100 | 3,185 |
|
TOTAL AUSTRIA | | | 3,540 |
|
Bailiwick of Jersey - 0.9% | | | |
Ferguson PLC | | 50,912 | 3,438 |
Sanne Group PLC | | 301,519 | 2,158 |
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TOTAL BAILIWICK OF JERSEY | | | 5,596 |
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Belgium - 1.1% | | | |
KBC Groep NV | | 97,013 | 6,692 |
Bermuda - 1.9% | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. (United States) | | 11,200 | 2,528 |
Hiscox Ltd. | | 206,200 | 4,291 |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | 96,700 | 572 |
IHS Markit Ltd. (b) | | 77,301 | 4,061 |
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. | | 475,500 | 660 |
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TOTAL BERMUDA | | | 12,112 |
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Canada - 0.6% | | | |
Constellation Software, Inc. | | 5,800 | 3,992 |
Cayman Islands - 0.5% | | | |
SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 1,003,000 | 737 |
Value Partners Group Ltd. | | 932,000 | 692 |
ZTO Express (Cayman), Inc. sponsored ADR | | 112,600 | 1,826 |
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TOTAL CAYMAN ISLANDS | | | 3,255 |
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China - 0.1% | | | |
Suofeiya Home Collection Co. Ltd. Class A | | 172,354 | 444 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co. Ltd. (c) | | 36,163 | 364 |
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TOTAL CHINA | | | 808 |
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Denmark - 1.4% | | | |
DSV de Sammensluttede Vognmaend A/S | | 53,500 | 4,302 |
Netcompany Group A/S | | 57,844 | 1,913 |
NNIT A/S (a) | | 69,013 | 1,949 |
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (a) | | 49,636 | 753 |
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TOTAL DENMARK | | | 8,917 |
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Finland - 0.1% | | | |
Nokian Tyres PLC | | 17,300 | 550 |
France - 9.4% | | | |
Altarea SCA | | 2,800 | 616 |
ALTEN | | 31,810 | 3,068 |
Amundi SA (a) | | 56,841 | 3,385 |
Capgemini SA | | 52,300 | 6,398 |
Compagnie de St. Gobain | | 102,000 | 3,842 |
Danone SA | | 82,300 | 5,828 |
Edenred SA | | 139,700 | 5,305 |
Elior SA | | 90,100 | 1,299 |
Elis SA | | 557 | 11 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton SA | | 23,379 | 7,093 |
Sanofi SA | | 91,941 | 8,216 |
SR Teleperformance SA | | 25,000 | 4,123 |
Total SA | | 169,411 | 9,940 |
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TOTAL FRANCE | | | 59,124 |
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Germany - 7.6% | | | |
adidas AG | | 19,684 | 4,637 |
Axel Springer Verlag AG | | 60,200 | 4,002 |
Bayer AG | | 86,551 | 6,634 |
Bertrandt AG | | 10,093 | 836 |
Deutsche Post AG | | 185,226 | 5,849 |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA | | 46,900 | 3,682 |
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | 89,308 | 5,676 |
Hannover Reuck SE | | 28,400 | 3,831 |
Instone Real Estate Group BV (a) | | 18,600 | 436 |
JOST Werke AG (a) | | 7,300 | 255 |
SAP SE | | 93,783 | 10,042 |
Scout24 AG (a) | | 38,000 | 1,578 |
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TOTAL GERMANY | | | 47,458 |
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Hong Kong - 1.3% | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 968,700 | 7,331 |
Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd. | | 244,800 | 465 |
Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. | | 56,800 | 305 |
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TOTAL HONG KONG | | | 8,101 |
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India - 0.8% | | | |
Axis Bank Ltd. (b) | | 375,314 | 2,955 |
HDFC Bank Ltd. sponsored ADR | | 23,600 | 2,098 |
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TOTAL INDIA | | | 5,053 |
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Indonesia - 0.6% | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | 1,440,500 | 749 |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk | | 15,288,000 | 3,168 |
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TOTAL INDONESIA | | | 3,917 |
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Ireland - 2.8% | | | |
CRH PLC | | 72,800 | 2,174 |
DCC PLC (United Kingdom) | | 53,809 | 4,618 |
Kerry Group PLC Class A | | 43,390 | 4,448 |
Kingspan Group PLC (Ireland) | | 69,928 | 3,041 |
United Drug PLC (United Kingdom) | | 377,026 | 3,046 |
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TOTAL IRELAND | | | 17,327 |
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Italy - 1.2% | | | |
Banca Generali SpA | | 41,700 | 804 |
FinecoBank SpA | | 158,300 | 1,658 |
Prada SpA | | 582,000 | 2,056 |
Recordati SpA | | 92,800 | 3,145 |
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TOTAL ITALY | | | 7,663 |
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Japan - 17.6% | | | |
AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. | | 171,300 | 3,364 |
Arata Corp. | | 13,800 | 626 |
Bridgestone Corp. | | 22,040 | 850 |
Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | 39,300 | 624 |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. | | 60,200 | 2,774 |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | 25,900 | 3,002 |
Dentsu, Inc. | | 8,220 | 381 |
Elecom Co. Ltd. | | 31,900 | 757 |
GMO Internet, Inc. | | 16,700 | 239 |
Hoya Corp. | | 144,500 | 8,214 |
Iriso Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 49,900 | 2,112 |
Keyence Corp. | | 10,400 | 5,097 |
KH Neochem Co. Ltd. | | 129,100 | 3,661 |
Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd. | | 81,740 | 1,543 |
Misumi Group, Inc. | | 27,090 | 544 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | 994,200 | 6,017 |
Morinaga & Co. Ltd. | | 48,600 | 1,953 |
Nabtesco Corp. | | 82,500 | 1,819 |
Nakanishi, Inc. | | 218,000 | 5,106 |
Nissan Chemical Corp. | | 51,500 | 2,428 |
Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 31,500 | 4,114 |
NOF Corp. | | 100,200 | 2,846 |
OBIC Co. Ltd. | | 45,020 | 4,102 |
Olympus Corp. | | 109,580 | 3,652 |
ORIX Corp. | | 474,680 | 7,745 |
Otsuka Corp. | | 85,800 | 2,852 |
PALTAC Corp. | | 38,500 | 1,965 |
Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 12,200 | 514 |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 188,740 | 5,066 |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (b) | | 80,900 | 429 |
S Foods, Inc. | | 68,400 | 2,761 |
SMC Corp. | | 11,400 | 3,652 |
Subaru Corp. | | 25,300 | 682 |
Sundrug Co. Ltd. | | 51,200 | 1,860 |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | 61,400 | 3,062 |
Temp Holdings Co., Ltd. | | 134,400 | 2,559 |
The Suruga Bank Ltd. | | 54,700 | 258 |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | 36,100 | 3,762 |
USS Co. Ltd. | | 175,600 | 3,170 |
VT Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 12,380 | 52 |
Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 83,520 | 4,264 |
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TOTAL JAPAN | | | 110,478 |
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Kenya - 0.3% | | | |
Safaricom Ltd. | | 7,828,400 | 1,783 |
Korea (South) - 0.3% | | | |
LG Chemical Ltd. | | 5,734 | 1,744 |
Netherlands - 3.1% | | | |
Adyen BV (a) | | 800 | 517 |
ASR Nederland NV | | 10,400 | 473 |
Grandvision NV (a) | | 103,000 | 2,606 |
Heineken NV (Bearer) | | 50,500 | 4,553 |
IMCD Group BV | | 86,290 | 5,859 |
Intertrust NV (a) | | 37,924 | 612 |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV | | 139,430 | 5,200 |
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TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | 19,820 |
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New Zealand - 0.7% | | | |
EBOS Group Ltd. | | 193,328 | 2,629 |
Trade Maine Group Ltd. | | 610,230 | 1,931 |
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TOTAL NEW ZEALAND | | | 4,560 |
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Norway - 2.0% | | | |
Equinor ASA | | 264,540 | 6,882 |
Schibsted ASA: | | | |
(A Shares) | | 113,900 | 3,947 |
(B Shares) | | 25,950 | 822 |
Skandiabanken ASA (a) | | 67,000 | 668 |
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TOTAL NORWAY | | | 12,319 |
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Spain - 3.2% | | | |
Amadeus IT Holding SA Class A | | 62,456 | 5,035 |
CaixaBank SA (d) | | 1,159,300 | 4,691 |
Grifols SA ADR | | 247,500 | 5,054 |
Masmovil Ibercom SA (b) | | 14,162 | 1,838 |
Prosegur Cash SA (a) | | 1,620,600 | 3,212 |
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TOTAL SPAIN | | | 19,830 |
|
Sweden - 3.1% | | | |
Addlife AB | | 84,600 | 1,941 |
Alfa Laval AB | | 98,600 | 2,518 |
Essity AB Class B | | 18,680 | 426 |
HEXPOL AB (B Shares) | | 374,400 | 3,465 |
Indutrade AB | | 155,820 | 3,739 |
Swedbank AB (A Shares) | | 299,295 | 6,741 |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (B Shares) | | 82,700 | 720 |
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TOTAL SWEDEN | | | 19,550 |
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Switzerland - 6.0% | | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | 321,229 | 4,200 |
Julius Baer Group Ltd. | | 77,970 | 3,556 |
Kaba Holding AG (B Shares) (Reg.) | | 4,025 | 2,905 |
Lonza Group AG | | 16,331 | 5,135 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 52,556 | 12,797 |
Sika AG | | 32,280 | 4,141 |
UBS Group AG | | 362,334 | 5,069 |
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TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | 37,803 |
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Taiwan - 0.5% | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 415,300 | 3,116 |
United Kingdom - 21.9% | | | |
Admiral Group PLC | | 174,500 | 4,490 |
Aggreko PLC | | 22,916 | 251 |
Ascential PLC | | 795,074 | 3,829 |
BCA Marketplace PLC | | 215,000 | 554 |
Beazley PLC | | 424,400 | 2,862 |
BP PLC | | 130,900 | 946 |
British American Tobacco PLC (United Kingdom) | | 173,705 | 7,530 |
Charter Court Financial Services Group PLC (a) | | 171,373 | 637 |
Cineworld Group PLC | | 1,306,095 | 4,918 |
Close Brothers Group PLC | | 17,118 | 322 |
Compass Group PLC | | 266,878 | 5,253 |
Conviviality PLC (c) | | 414,300 | 0 |
Cranswick PLC | | 76,898 | 2,841 |
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC | | 64,320 | 1,879 |
Diageo PLC | | 212,400 | 7,343 |
Diploma PLC | | 177,689 | 2,987 |
Halma PLC | | 209,709 | 3,560 |
Hastings Group Holdings PLC (a) | | 646,378 | 1,529 |
Hilton Food Group PLC | | 148,645 | 1,752 |
InterContinental Hotel Group PLC | | 77,700 | 4,082 |
Intertek Group PLC | | 59,290 | 3,553 |
James Fisher and Sons PLC | | 89,347 | 1,935 |
John Wood Group PLC | | 290,300 | 2,650 |
JTC PLC | | 242,000 | 1,036 |
LivaNova PLC (b) | | 24,458 | 2,739 |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | 794,980 | 580 |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | 101,530 | 5,600 |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 562,611 | 1,213 |
Micro Focus International PLC | | 183,461 | 2,844 |
Mondi PLC | | 125,200 | 2,952 |
Prudential PLC | | 360,611 | 7,221 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | 90,318 | 7,303 |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | 792,500 | 3,203 |
Rightmove PLC | | 110,400 | 638 |
Rio Tinto PLC | | 94,754 | 4,600 |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | | 323,177 | 3,466 |
Rotork PLC | | 822,363 | 3,151 |
Sabre Insurance Group PLC (a) | | 269,481 | 909 |
Schroders PLC | | 42,017 | 1,439 |
Spectris PLC | | 125,828 | 3,448 |
St. James's Place Capital PLC | | 367,600 | 4,762 |
Standard Life PLC | | 873,806 | 3,021 |
The Weir Group PLC | | 172,991 | 3,507 |
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC | | 115,909 | 2,130 |
Unilever PLC | | 24,300 | 1,287 |
Victrex PLC | | 74,195 | 2,515 |
Volution Group PLC | | 818,300 | 1,809 |
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TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | 137,076 |
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United States of America - 4.9% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class C (b) | | 2,583 | 2,781 |
Boston Scientific Corp. (b) | | 113,700 | 4,109 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | 19,935 | 2,884 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Israel) | | 7,465 | 1,078 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | 47,400 | 4,017 |
Moody's Corp. | | 23,530 | 3,423 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 28,703 | 5,233 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 9,200 | 3,620 |
Worldpay, Inc. (b) | | 36,700 | 3,371 |
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TOTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | | | 30,516 |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $565,512) | | | 597,696 |
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Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.9% | | | |
Germany - 0.9% | | | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | 50,800 | 5,557 |
United Kingdom - 0.0% | | | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Series C (b) | | 14,125,542 | 18 |
TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $6,590) | | | 5,575 |
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Money Market Funds - 4.2% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (e) | | 21,903,916 | 21,908 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund 2.23% (e)(f) | | 4,235,551 | 4,236 |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS | | | |
(Cost $26,144) | | | 26,144 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.4% | | | |
(Cost $598,246) | | | 629,415 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.4)% | | | (2,420) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $626,995 |
Categorizations in the Schedule of Investments are based on country or territory of incorporation.
Legend
(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $19,232,000 or 3.1% of net assets.
(b) Non-income producing
(c) Level 3 security
(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.
(e) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund’s Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.
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 |
| (Amounts in thousands) |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $207 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 194 |
Total | $401 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $28,830 | $28,449 | $381 | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 47,856 | 36,169 | 11,687 | -- |
Consumer Staples | 64,221 | 34,930 | 29,291 | -- |
Energy | 20,418 | 9,532 | 10,886 | -- |
Financials | 141,560 | 114,671 | 26,889 | -- |
Health Care | 91,681 | 45,460 | 45,857 | 364 |
Industrials | 100,016 | 78,791 | 21,225 | -- |
Information Technology | 66,733 | 50,011 | 16,722 | -- |
Materials | 40,332 | 31,130 | 9,202 | -- |
Real Estate | 1,624 | 1,624 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 26,144 | 26,144 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $629,415 | $456,911 | $172,140 | $364 |
The following is a summary of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the period ended October 31, 2018. Transfers are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the period, and are primarily attributable to the valuation techniques used for foreign equity securities, as discussed in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements:
Transfers | Total (000s) |
Level 1 to Level 2 | $28,572 |
Level 2 to Level 1 | $81,565 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Amounts in thousands (except per-share amounts) | | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $4,044) — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $572,102) | $603,271 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $26,144) | 26,144 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $598,246) | | $629,415 |
Cash | | 39 |
Foreign currency held at value (cost $1,250) | | 1,250 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 3,372 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 8,109 |
Dividends receivable | | 2,422 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 28 |
Prepaid expenses | | 1 |
Other receivables | | 127 |
Total assets | | 644,763 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $12,337 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 512 | |
Accrued management fee | 319 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 115 | |
Other affiliated payables | 125 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 124 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | 4,236 | |
Total liabilities | | 17,768 |
Net Assets | | $626,995 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $570,716 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 56,279 |
Net Assets | | $626,995 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($43,634 ÷ 1,941.3 shares) | | $22.48 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $22.48) | | $23.85 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($218,108 ÷ 9,457.1 shares) | | $23.06 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $23.06) | | $23.90 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($12,951 ÷ 596.3 shares)(a) | | $21.72 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($305,381 ÷ 13,284.2 shares) | | $22.99 |
Class Z: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($46,921 ÷ 2,039.7 shares) | | $23.00 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
Amounts in thousands | | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $16,402 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 401 |
Income before foreign taxes withheld | | 16,803 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | | (1,367) |
Total income | | 15,436 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | | |
Basic fee | $4,401 | |
Performance adjustment | (98) | |
Transfer agent fees | 1,220 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 1,597 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 328 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 128 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 3 | |
Registration fees | 80 | |
Audit | 87 | |
Legal | 4 | |
Miscellaneous | 5 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 7,755 | |
Expense reductions | (66) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 7,689 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 7,747 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 21,443 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (2) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (201) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 21,240 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | (78,940) | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (31) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (78,971) |
Net gain (loss) | | (57,731) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $(49,984) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Amounts in thousands | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $7,747 | $6,691 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 21,240 | 33,853 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (78,971) | 95,260 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (49,984) | 135,804 |
Distributions to shareholders | (23,429) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (6,346) |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | – | (438) |
Total distributions | (23,429) | (6,784) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | 35,007 | (85,843) |
Redemption fees | – | 3 |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (38,406) | 43,180 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 665,401 | 622,221 |
End of period | $626,995 | $665,401 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $5,729 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.20 | $20.40 | $21.59 | $21.09 | $21.61 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .28 | .23 | .20 | .19 | .24 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.10) | 4.78 | (1.31) | .33 | (.50) |
Total from investment operations | (1.82) | 5.01 | (1.11) | .52 | (.26) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.22) | (.20) | (.08) | (.02) | (.18) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.69) | (.02) | – | – | (.08) |
Total distributions | (.90)B | (.21)C | (.08) | (.02) | (.26) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –D | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.48 | $25.20 | $20.40 | $21.59 | $21.09 |
Total ReturnE,F | (7.48)% | 24.86% | (5.16)% | 2.46% | (1.24)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.21% | 1.25% | 1.36% | 1.35% | 1.30% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.21% | 1.25% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 1.30% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.20% | 1.23% | 1.35% | 1.34% | 1.30% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.13% | 1.05% | .96% | .89% | 1.10% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $44 | $69 | $58 | $78 | $65 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 39% | 42% | 94% | 29% | 39% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.90 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.219 and distributions from net realized gain of $.685 per share.
C Total distributions of $.21 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.198 and distributions from net realized gain of $.015 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.84 | $20.91 | $22.11 | $21.62 | $22.16 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .23 | .19 | .16 | .15 | .21 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.15) | 4.90 | (1.34) | .34 | (.52) |
Total from investment operations | (1.92) | 5.09 | (1.18) | .49 | (.31) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.17) | (.15) | (.02) | – | (.15) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.69) | (.02) | – | – | (.08) |
Total distributions | (.86) | (.16)B | (.02) | – | (.23) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –C | –C | –C | –C |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.06 | $25.84 | $20.91 | $22.11 | $21.62 |
Total ReturnD,E | (7.71)% | 24.57% | (5.34)% | 2.27% | (1.42)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.44% | 1.46% | 1.56% | 1.55% | 1.48% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.43% | 1.46% | 1.56% | 1.55% | 1.48% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.43% | 1.44% | 1.56% | 1.55% | 1.48% |
Net investment income (loss) | .90% | .84% | .76% | .69% | .92% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $218 | $272 | $237 | $285 | $293 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 39% | 42% | 94% | 29% | 39% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.16 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.148 and distributions from net realized gain of $.015 per share.
C Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $24.41 | $19.74 | $20.98 | $20.63 | $21.21 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .07 | .05 | .03 | .02 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.02) | 4.64 | (1.27) | .33 | (.50) |
Total from investment operations | (1.95) | 4.69 | (1.24) | .35 | (.43) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | (.01) | – | – | (.07) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.69) | (.02) | – | – | (.08) |
Total distributions | (.74)B | (.02)C | – | – | (.15) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –D | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $21.72 | $24.41 | $19.74 | $20.98 | $20.63 |
Total ReturnE,F | (8.23)% | 23.81% | (5.91)% | 1.70% | (2.06)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsG,H | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.03% | 2.06% | 2.16% | 2.15% | 2.08% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.03% | 2.05% | 2.16% | 2.15% | 2.08% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.02% | 2.04% | 2.16% | 2.14% | 2.08% |
Net investment income (loss) | .31% | .24% | .16% | .09% | .32% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $13 | $17 | $16 | $19 | $19 |
Portfolio turnover rateI | 39% | 42% | 94% | 29% | 39% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.74 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.058 and distributions from net realized gain of $.685 per share.
C Total distributions of $.02 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.009 and distributions from net realized gain of $.015 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
G Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
I Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.74 | $20.86 | $22.06 | $21.55 | $22.07 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .36 | .31 | .27 | .27 | .32 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.15) | 4.87 | (1.33) | .34 | (.52) |
Total from investment operations | (1.79) | 5.18 | (1.06) | .61 | (.20) |
Distributions from net investment income | (.28) | (.29) | (.14) | (.10) | (.24) |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.69) | (.02) | – | – | (.08) |
Total distributions | (.96)B | (.30)C | (.14) | (.10) | (.32) |
Redemption fees added to paid in capitalA | – | –D | –D | –D | –D |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.99 | $25.74 | $20.86 | $22.06 | $21.55 |
Total ReturnE | (7.23)% | 25.24% | (4.85)% | 2.82% | (.95)% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | .92% | .95% | 1.04% | 1.03% | .96% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .92% | .94% | 1.04% | 1.03% | .96% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .91% | .92% | 1.03% | 1.02% | .96% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.42% | 1.35% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 1.44% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $305 | $306 | $311 | $298 | $330 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 39% | 42% | 94% | 29% | 39% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Total distributions of $.96 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.276 and distributions from net realized gain of $.685 per share.
C Total distributions of $.30 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.287 and distributions from net realized gain of $.015 per share.
D Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 A |
Selected Per–Share Data | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $25.76 | $20.88 |
Income from Investment Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss)B | .38 | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.14) | 4.69 |
Total from investment operations | (1.76) | 4.88 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.31) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | (.69) | – |
Total distributions | (1.00) | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.00 | $25.76 |
Total ReturnC,D | (7.13)% | 23.37% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsE,F | | |
Expenses before reductions | .79% | .82%G |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .79% | .82%G |
Expenses net of all reductions | .78% | .80%G |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.55% | 1.02%G |
Supplemental Data | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $47 | $2 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 39% | 42% |
A For the period February 1, 2017 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2017.
B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
C Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
D Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
G Annualized
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands except percentages)
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares, each of which has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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 October 31, 2018, including information on transfers between Levels 1 and 2, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), deferred trustees compensation and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $73,656 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (43,593) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $30,063 |
Tax Cost | $599,352 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $6,531 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $19,762 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $29,986 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $7,102 | $ 6,784 |
Long-term Capital Gains | 16,327 | – |
Total | $23,429 | $ 6,784 |
Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $266,317 and $255,776, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .424% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. 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 investment performance of the asset-weighted return of all classes as compared to its benchmark index, the MSCI EAFE Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .65% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $148 | $3 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 1,291 | 44 |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 158 | 9 |
| | | $1,597 | $56 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $9 |
Class C(a) | 1 |
| $10 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $128 | .22 |
Class M | 488 | .19 |
Class C | 45 | .28 |
Class I | 551 | .18 |
Class Z | 8 | .04 |
| $1,220 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .05%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $1 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
Other. During the period, the investment adviser reimbursed the Fund for certain losses in the amount of $51.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $2 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. 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 $194. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $60 for the period.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $6.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $2,452 | $– |
Class M | 8,968 | – |
Class C | 506 | – |
Class I | 11,363 | – |
Class Z | 140 | – |
Total | $23,429 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $558 |
Class M | – | 1,667 |
Class C | – | 7 |
Class I | – | 4,114 |
Total | $– | $6,346 |
From net realized gain | | |
Class A | $– | $42 |
Class M | – | 169 |
Class C | – | 12 |
Class I | – | 215 |
Total | $– | $438 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017(a) | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017(a) |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 268 | 643 | $6,680 | $14,062 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 97 | 29 | 2,369 | 573 |
Shares redeemed | (1,166) | (770) | (28,586) | (16,696) |
Net increase (decrease) | (801) | (98) | $(19,537) | $(2,061) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,484 | 1,813 | $37,742 | $41,652 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 354 | 88 | 8,851 | 1,797 |
Shares redeemed | (2,899) | (2,730) | (73,413) | (62,206) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,061) | (829) | $(26,820) | $(18,757) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 85 | 124 | $2,077 | $2,679 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 20 | 1 | 477 | 17 |
Shares redeemed | (189) | (233) | (4,547) | (5,021) |
Net increase (decrease) | (84) | (108) | $(1,993) | $(2,325) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,512 | 1,350 | $87,065 | $30,881 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 332 | 138 | 8,235 | 2,779 |
Shares redeemed | (2,465) | (4,514) | (61,772) | (97,807) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,379 | (3,026) | $33,528 | $(64,147) |
Class Z | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,080 | 67 | $77,109 | $1,653 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5 | – | 118 | – |
Shares redeemed | (1,104) | (8) | (27,398) | (206) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,981 | 59 | $49,829 | $1,447 |
(a) Share transactions for Class Z are for the period February 1, 2017 (commencement of sale of shares) to October 31, 2017
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
At the end of the period, Strategic Advisers Fidelity International Fund was the owner of record of approximately 11% of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 12, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr. Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.17% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $907.50 | $5.63 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,019.31 | $5.96 |
Class M | 1.40% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $906.40 | $6.73 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,018.15 | $7.12 |
Class C | 1.99% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $903.90 | $9.55 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,015.17 | $10.11 |
Class I | .89% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $909.10 | $4.28 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.72 | $4.53 |
Class Z | .80% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $909.50 | $3.85 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,021.17 | $4.08 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.206 | $0.730 |
Class M | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.153 | $0.730 |
Class C | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.000 | $0.730 |
Class I | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.318 | $0.730 |
Class Z | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.360 | $0.730 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $21,898,056, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Class A designates 2%; Class M designates 2%; Class C designates 4%; Class I designates 2%; and Class Z designates 2% of the dividend distributed in December 2017 during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class M, Class C, and Class I designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The amounts per share which represent income derived from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries or possessions of the United States are as follows:
| Pay Date | Income | Taxes |
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund | | | |
Class A | 12/11/17 | $0.3025 | $0.0305 |
Class M | 12/11/17 | $0.2545 | $0.0305 |
Class C | 12/11/17 | $0.1415 | $0.0305 |
Class I | 12/11/17 | $0.3595 | $0.0305 |
Class Z | 12/11/17 | $0.3945 | $0.0305 |
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The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
OS-ANN-1218
1.538536.121
Fidelity Advisor® Value Leaders Fund Class A, Class M, Class C and Class I
Annual Report October 31, 2018 |
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Contents
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A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-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.institutional.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.
Performance: The Bottom Line
Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The hypothetical investment and the average annual total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund’s total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.
Average Annual Total Returns
For the periods ended October 31, 2018 | Past 1 year | Past 5 years | Past 10 years |
Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge) | (2.61)% | 6.57% | 8.95% |
Class M (incl. 3.50% sales charge) | (0.52)% | 6.81% | 8.94% |
Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) | 1.53% | 7.03% | 8.77% |
Class I | 3.61% | 8.12% | 9.88% |
Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years and past ten years total return figures are 1%, 0% and 0%, respectively.
$10,000 Over 10 Years
Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Value Leaders Fund - Class A on October 31, 2008, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid.
The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the Russell 1000® Value Index performed over the same period.
| Period Ending Values |
| $23,556 | Fidelity Advisor® Value Leaders Fund - Class A |
| $29,170 | Russell 1000® Value Index |
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
Market Recap: The S&P 500
® index gained 7.35% for the 12 months ending October 31, 2018, as the U.S. equity bellwether declined sharply in October after climbing steadily beginning in May and achieving a record close in late September. Rising U.S. Treasury yields and concern about peaking corporate earnings growth sent investors fleeing from risk assets at a time when they were still dealing with lingering uncertainty related to global trade and the U.S. Federal Reserve picking up the pace of interest rate hikes. The index returned -6.84% in October alone, its largest monthly drop in roughly seven years. Growth stocks within the index were hardest hit for the month, but maintained a sizable advantage over their value counterparts for the full year, extending a trend that began in early 2017. By sector, a number of economically sensitive groups dropped to the bottom of the 12-month performance scale, with materials (-9%) and industrials (-1%) faring worst, followed by financials (+1%) and energy (+2%). In contrast, consumer discretionary was rattled in October but earlier strength resulted in an advance of about 17% for the full 12 months. Information technology, the largest sector in the index this period, followed a similar trend and also returned 17%. The defensive-oriented health care sector gained about 11%, while communication services, which includes dividend-rich telecommunications stocks, rose 6%. Real estate (+2%) and utilities (+1%) also lagged.
Comments from Portfolio Manager Sean Gavin: For the fiscal year, the fund's share classes (excluding sales charges, if applicable) gained roughly approximately 3% to 4%, with most share classes performing in line or outpacing the 3.03% increase in the benchmark Russell 1000
® Value Index. As higher-quality stocks began to outperform their lower-quality counterparts, the fund's relative performance improved, given our preference for the former type. Versus the benchmark, the fund experienced good results with its positioning in the communication services sector, especially an overweighting in the media & entertainment industry, where positions in Twenty-First Century Fox and Comcast added particular value. Both were among the fund's largest holdings on October 31. A helpful underweighting in the industrials sector also contributed. Within this group, our lack of exposure to poor-performing benchmark component General Electric added value. Meanwhile, the fund had mixed results in the health care sector, with good picks in the health care equipment & services industry – especially Anthem and CVS Health (another large portfolio holding on October 31) – and subpar results with our pharmaceutical-related investments. In this latter group, an out-of-benchmark position in Bayer, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and life sciences company, hurt the most; legal liabilities of Monsanto, which Bayer acquired in June, weighed on the stock. On balance, security selection in energy hurt the fund's performance, especially a position in Golar LNG Partners, a liquid natural gas tanker company and an out-of-benchmark holding that fell due to a temporary decline in tanker rates. In addition, the fund's foreign holdings detracted overall, hampered in part by a surging U.S. dollar.
The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.
Investment Summary (Unaudited)
Top Ten Stocks as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B | 5.2 |
Cigna Corp. | 5.2 |
CVS Health Corp. | 4.9 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.6 |
Comcast Corp. Class A | 4.5 |
Amgen, Inc. | 4.2 |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 3.9 |
U.S. Bancorp | 3.2 |
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A | 2.9 |
The Walt Disney Co. | 2.9 |
| 41.5 |
Top Five Market Sectors as of October 31, 2018
| % of fund's net assets |
Financials | 26.7 |
Health Care | 22.7 |
Communication Services | 13.7 |
Energy | 10.4 |
Consumer Staples | 7.3 |
Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)
As of October 31, 2018 * |
| Stocks | 96.3% |
| Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets (Liabilities) | 3.7% |
* Foreign investments - 22.3%
Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018
Showing Percentage of Net Assets
Common Stocks - 96.3% | | | |
| | Shares | Value |
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 3.1% | | | |
Multiline Retail - 1.6% | | | |
Dollar General Corp. | | 4,200 | $467,796 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.5% | | | |
PVH Corp. | | 3,800 | 459,002 |
|
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY | | | 926,798 |
|
CONSUMER STAPLES - 7.3% | | | |
Beverages - 2.0% | | | |
C&C Group PLC | | 157,002 | 583,277 |
Food Products - 3.2% | | | |
The Hershey Co. | | 3,600 | 385,740 |
The J.M. Smucker Co. | | 5,100 | 552,432 |
| | | 938,172 |
Tobacco - 2.1% | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC sponsored ADR | | 14,700 | 637,980 |
|
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES | | | 2,159,429 |
|
ENERGY - 10.4% | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.4% | | | |
Baker Hughes, a GE Co. Class A | | 15,900 | 424,371 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 9.0% | | | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 14,500 | 1,155,360 |
GasLog Partners LP | | 24,000 | 596,400 |
Golar LNG Partners LP | | 30,700 | 433,177 |
Teekay LNG Partners LP | | 29,000 | 412,090 |
Teekay Offshore Partners LP | | 30,655 | 66,828 |
| | | 2,663,855 |
|
TOTAL ENERGY | | | 3,088,226 |
|
FINANCIALS - 26.7% | | | |
Banks - 7.8% | | | |
U.S. Bancorp | | 18,471 | 965,479 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 25,526 | 1,358,749 |
| | | 2,324,228 |
Capital Markets - 1.5% | | | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | 2,000 | 450,740 |
Consumer Finance - 2.0% | | | |
Discover Financial Services | | 8,300 | 578,261 |
Diversified Financial Services - 5.2% | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a) | | 7,500 | 1,539,599 |
Insurance - 7.0% | | | |
Chubb Ltd. | | 5,400 | 674,514 |
Prudential PLC | | 33,473 | 670,251 |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | 5,700 | 713,241 |
| | | 2,058,006 |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts - 3.2% | | | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | 26,200 | 467,408 |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | 49,200 | 485,604 |
| | | 953,012 |
|
TOTAL FINANCIALS | | | 7,903,846 |
|
HEALTH CARE - 22.7% | | | |
Biotechnology - 6.5% | | | |
Amgen, Inc. | | 6,400 | 1,233,856 |
Shire PLC sponsored ADR | | 3,719 | 676,114 |
| | | 1,909,970 |
Health Care Providers & Services - 12.6% | | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | 2,700 | 744,039 |
Cigna Corp. | | 7,200 | 1,539,432 |
CVS Health Corp. | | 20,100 | 1,455,039 |
| | | 3,738,510 |
Pharmaceuticals - 3.6% | | | |
Bayer AG | | 6,172 | 473,099 |
Roche Holding AG (participation certificate) | | 2,480 | 603,539 |
| | | 1,076,638 |
|
TOTAL HEALTH CARE | | | 6,725,118 |
|
INDUSTRIALS - 2.5% | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 2.5% | | | |
United Technologies Corp. | | 6,000 | 745,260 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 4.5% | | | |
IT Services - 4.5% | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | 6,300 | 398,601 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A | | 8,100 | 559,143 |
The Western Union Co. | | 19,800 | 357,192 |
| | | 1,314,936 |
MATERIALS - 1.2% | | | |
Chemicals - 1.2% | | | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A | | 4,100 | 366,007 |
Media & Entertainment - 13.7% | | | |
Entertainment - 5.8% | | | |
The Walt Disney Co. | | 7,400 | 849,742 |
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A | | 19,100 | 869,432 |
| | | 1,719,174 |
Interactive Media & Services - 1.8% | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A (a) | | 470 | 512,573 |
Media - 6.1% | | | |
Comcast Corp. Class A | | 35,000 | 1,334,900 |
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | 20,600 | 477,096 |
| | | 1,811,996 |
|
TOTAL MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT | | | 4,043,743 |
|
REAL ESTATE - 2.6% | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development - 2.6% | | | |
CBRE Group, Inc. (a) | | 19,000 | 765,510 |
UTILITIES - 1.6% | | | |
Electric Utilities - 1.6% | | | |
Exelon Corp. | | 11,000 | 481,910 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | |
(Cost $25,471,440) | | | 28,520,783 |
|
Money Market Funds - 4.5% | | | |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 2.23% (b) | | | |
(Cost $1,338,780) | | 1,338,512 | 1,338,780 |
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES - 100.8% | | | |
(Cost $26,810,220) | | | 29,859,563 |
NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (0.8)% | | | (245,362) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | $29,614,201 |
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(a) Non-income producing
(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.
Affiliated Central Funds
Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:
Fund | Income earned |
Fidelity Cash Central Fund | $12,761 |
Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund | 15,418 |
Total | $28,179 |
Amounts in the income column in the above table include any capital gain distributions from underlying funds, which are presented in the corresponding line-item in the Statement of Operations if applicable.
Investment Valuation
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2018, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
| Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date: |
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities: | | | | |
Equities: | | | | |
Communication Services | $4,043,743 | $4,043,743 | $-- | $-- |
Consumer Discretionary | 926,798 | 926,798 | -- | -- |
Consumer Staples | 2,159,429 | 2,159,429 | -- | -- |
Energy | 3,088,226 | 3,088,226 | -- | -- |
Financials | 7,903,846 | 7,233,595 | 670,251 | -- |
Health Care | 6,725,118 | 5,648,480 | 1,076,638 | -- |
Industrials | 745,260 | 745,260 | -- | -- |
Information Technology | 1,314,936 | 1,314,936 | -- | -- |
Materials | 366,007 | 366,007 | -- | -- |
Real Estate | 765,510 | 765,510 | -- | -- |
Utilities | 481,910 | 481,910 | -- | -- |
Money Market Funds | 1,338,780 | 1,338,780 | -- | -- |
Total Investments in Securities: | $29,859,563 | $28,112,674 | $1,746,889 | $-- |
Other Information
Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of Total Net Assets, is as follows (Unaudited):
United States of America | 77.7% |
Marshall Islands | 5.1% |
United Kingdom | 4.4% |
Switzerland | 4.3% |
Bailiwick of Jersey | 2.3% |
Ireland | 2.0% |
Germany | 1.6% |
Bailiwick of Guernsey | 1.4% |
Netherlands | 1.2% |
| 100.0% |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| | October 31, 2018 |
Assets | | |
Investment in securities, at value — See accompanying schedule: Unaffiliated issuers (cost $25,471,440) | $28,520,783 | |
Fidelity Central Funds (cost $1,338,780) | 1,338,780 | |
Total Investment in Securities (cost $26,810,220) | | $29,859,563 |
Receivable for investments sold | | 10,042 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | 43,657 |
Dividends receivable | | 26,740 |
Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds | | 2,172 |
Prepaid expenses | | 58 |
Other receivables | | 410 |
Total assets | | 29,942,642 |
Liabilities | | |
Payable for investments purchased | $258,350 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 259 | |
Accrued management fee | 12,440 | |
Audit fee payable | 39,977 | |
Distribution and service plan fees payable | 9,795 | |
Other affiliated payables | 6,542 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | 1,078 | |
Total liabilities | | 328,441 |
Net Assets | | $29,614,201 |
Net Assets consist of: | | |
Paid in capital | | $24,548,550 |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | 5,065,651 |
Net Assets | | $29,614,201 |
Net Asset Value and Maximum Offering Price | | |
Class A: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($15,104,756 ÷ 782,235 shares) | | $19.31 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $19.31) | | $20.49 |
Class M: | | |
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($4,986,648 ÷ 257,808 shares) | | $19.34 |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $19.34) | | $20.04 |
Class C: | | |
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($5,297,715 ÷ 283,705 shares)(a) | | $18.67 |
Class I: | | |
Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share ($4,225,082 ÷ 216,978 shares) | | $19.47 |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
| | Year ended October 31, 2018 |
Investment Income | | |
Dividends | | $632,749 |
Income from Fidelity Central Funds | | 28,179 |
Total income | | 660,928 |
Expenses | | |
Management fee | | |
Basic fee | $173,430 | |
Performance adjustment | (48,275) | |
Transfer agent fees | 70,787 | |
Distribution and service plan fees | 125,216 | |
Accounting and security lending fees | 12,579 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | 3,607 | |
Independent trustees' fees and expenses | 160 | |
Registration fees | 55,573 | |
Audit | 54,963 | |
Legal | 3,448 | |
Miscellaneous | 278 | |
Total expenses before reductions | 451,766 | |
Expense reductions | (8,472) | |
Total expenses after reductions | | 443,294 |
Net investment income (loss) | | 217,634 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 2,240,350 | |
Fidelity Central Funds | (35) | |
Foreign currency transactions | (330) | |
Total net realized gain (loss) | | 2,239,985 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investment securities: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | (1,305,989) | |
Fidelity Central Funds | 47 | |
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (53) | |
Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (1,305,995) |
Net gain (loss) | | 933,990 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $1,151,624 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $217,634 | $156,901 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 2,239,985 | 951,998 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,305,995) | 4,323,474 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,151,624 | 5,432,373 |
Distributions to shareholders | (177,168) | – |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income | – | (117,871) |
Total distributions | (177,168) | (117,871) |
Share transactions - net increase (decrease) | (4,744,571) | (3,454,904) |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (3,770,115) | 1,859,598 |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 33,384,316 | 31,524,718 |
End of period | $29,614,201 | $33,384,316 |
Other Information | | |
Undistributed net investment income end of period | | $102,151 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund Class A
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.81 | $16.03 | $16.34 | $15.79 | $13.73 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .16 | .11 | .12 | .29 | .12 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .47B | 2.75 | (.15)C | .39D | 1.94 |
Total from investment operations | .63 | 2.86 | (.03) | .68 | 2.06 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.13) | (.08) | (.27) | (.12) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | – | (.02) | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.13) | (.08) | (.28)E | (.13) | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $19.31 | $18.81 | $16.03 | $16.34 | $15.79 |
Total ReturnF,G | 3.33%B | 17.87% | (.18)%C | 4.32%D | 15.00% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.25% | 1.39% | 1.47% | 1.49% | 1.30% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.24% | 1.25% | 1.25% |
Net investment income (loss) | .81% | .61% | .77% | 1.78% | .78% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $15,105 | $17,848 | $16,448 | $18,237 | $15,067 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 35% | 34% | 63% | 54% | 182% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 3.21%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (.24)%.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 4.01%.
E Total distributions of $.28 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.265 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund Class M
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.82 | $16.04 | $16.33 | $15.78 | $13.75 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .11 | .07 | .08 | .25 | .08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .47B | 2.75 | (.16)C | .39D | 1.95 |
Total from investment operations | .58 | 2.82 | (.08) | .64 | 2.03 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.06) | (.04) | (.20) | (.08) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | – | (.02) | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.06) | (.04) | (.21)E | (.09) | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $19.34 | $18.82 | $16.04 | $16.33 | $15.78 |
Total ReturnF,G | 3.09%B | 17.60% | (.49)%C | 4.04%D | 14.76% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsH,I | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.54% | 1.67% | 1.77% | 1.78% | 1.58% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.50% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 1.50% | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.50% | 1.50% |
Net investment income (loss) | .56% | .37% | .52% | 1.53% | .53% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $4,987 | $5,866 | $6,732 | $7,672 | $7,819 |
Portfolio turnover rateJ | 35% | 34% | 63% | 54% | 182% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 2.97%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (.55)%.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 3.73%.
E Total distributions of $.21 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.195 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.
F Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
G Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.
H Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
I Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
J Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund Class C
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.21 | $15.56 | $15.88 | $15.35 | $13.44 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .01 | (.02) | –B | .17 | –B |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .45C | 2.67 | (.16)D | .37E | 1.91 |
Total from investment operations | .46 | 2.65 | (.16) | .54 | 1.91 |
Distributions from net investment income | – | – | (.15) | – | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | – | (.02) | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | – | – | (.16)F | (.01) | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $18.67 | $18.21 | $15.56 | $15.88 | $15.35 |
Total ReturnG,H | 2.53%C | 17.03% | (1.00)%D | 3.54%E | 14.21% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsI,J | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.09% | 2.22% | 2.29% | 2.29% | 2.09% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | 2.00% | 1.99% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Expenses net of all reductions | 2.00% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Net investment income (loss) | .06% | (.13)% | .02% | 1.03% | .03% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $5,298 | $5,619 | $5,057 | $5,662 | $4,458 |
Portfolio turnover rateK | 35% | 34% | 63% | 54% | 182% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Amount represents less than $.005 per share.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 2.41%.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (1.06)%.
E Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 3.23%.
F Total distributions of $.16 per share is comprised of distributions from net investment income of $.147 and distributions from net realized gain of $.017 per share.
G Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
H Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.
I Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
J Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
K Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund Class I
Years ended October 31, | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Selected Per–Share Data | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.97 | $16.16 | $16.48 | $15.93 | $13.81 |
Income from Investment Operations | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)A | .22 | .16 | .16 | .34 | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | .46B | 2.77 | (.15)C | .39D | 1.97 |
Total from investment operations | .68 | 2.93 | .01 | .73 | 2.12 |
Distributions from net investment income | (.18) | (.12) | (.31) | (.17) | – |
Distributions from net realized gain | – | – | (.02) | (.01) | – |
Total distributions | (.18) | (.12) | (.33) | (.18) | – |
Net asset value, end of period | $19.47 | $18.97 | $16.16 | $16.48 | $15.93 |
Total ReturnE | 3.61%B | 18.19% | .03%C | 4.58%D | 15.35% |
Ratios to Average Net AssetsF,G | | | | | |
Expenses before reductions | .96% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.18% | 1.01% |
Expenses net of fee waivers, if any | .96% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Expenses net of all reductions | .96% | 1.00% | .99% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Net investment income (loss) | 1.10% | .87% | 1.02% | 2.03% | 1.03% |
Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | $4,225 | $4,052 | $3,287 | $3,052 | $1,261 |
Portfolio turnover rateH | 35% | 34% | 63% | 54% | 182% |
A Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
B Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 3.49%.
C Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.01 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been (.03)%.
D Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share reflects proceeds received from litigation which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these litigation proceeds, the total return would have been 4.27%.
E Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.
F Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.
H Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
For the period ended October 31, 2018
1. Organization.
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (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 M, Class C, and Class I 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.
2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.
The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.
The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .005%.
A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.
3. Significant Accounting Policies.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investments Companies. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. The Board of Trustees (the Board) has delegated the day to day responsibility for the valuation of the Fund's investments to the Fair Value Committee (the Committee) established by the Fund's investment adviser. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board, the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Committee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and reports to the Board on the Committee's activities and fair value determinations. The Board monitors the appropriateness of the procedures used in valuing the Fund's investments and ratifies the fair value determinations of the Committee.
The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)
- Level 3 – unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)
Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:
Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.
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 October 31, 2018 is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.
Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.
Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.
Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Income and capital gain distributions from Fidelity Central Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain distributions received by the Fund represent a return of capital or capital gain. The Fund determines the components of these distributions subsequent to the ex-dividend date, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. These distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.
Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of October 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.
Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.
Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, partnerships, capital loss carryforwards and losses deferred due to wash sales.
As of period end, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in securities, and derivatives if applicable, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $4,202,413 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (1,159,013) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $3,043,400 |
Tax Cost | $26,816,163 |
The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $136,303 |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $1,915,438 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments | $3,013,912 |
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:
| October 31, 2018 | October 31, 2017 |
Ordinary Income | $177,168 | $ 117,872 |
New Rule Issuance. During August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification. This Final Rule includes amendments specific to registered investment companies that are intended to eliminate overlap in disclosure requirements between Regulation S-X and GAAP. In accordance with these amendments, certain line-items in the Fund's financial statements have been combined or removed for the current period as outlined in the table below.
Financial Statement | Current Line-Item Presentation | Prior Line-Item Presentation |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Total distributable earnings (loss) | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) Accumulated/Undistributed net realized gain (loss) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | N/A - removed | Undistributed/Distributions in excess of/Accumulated net investment income (loss) end of period |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
Distributions to Shareholders Note to Financial Statements | Distributions to shareholders | Distributions to shareholders from net investment income Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain |
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $10,833,337 and $14,960,019, respectively.
5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .24% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. 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 Class I of the Fund as compared to its benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Value Index, over the same 36 month performance period. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate, including the performance adjustment, was .39% of the Fund's average net assets. The performance adjustment included in the management fee rate may be higher or lower than the maximum performance adjustment rate due to the difference between the average net assets for the reporting and performance periods.
Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services. For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Distribution Fee | Service Fee | Total Fees | Retained by FDC |
Class A | -% | .25% | $41,189 | $1,162 |
Class M | .25% | .25% | 28,442 | – |
Class C | .75% | .25% | 55,585 | 1,842 |
| | | $125,216 | $3,004 |
Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class M shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class M and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges are 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class M shares.
For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:
| Retained by FDC |
Class A | $3,798 |
Class M | 907 |
Class C(a) | 386 |
| $5,091 |
(a) When Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.
Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.
For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:
| Amount | % of Class-Level Average Net Assets |
Class A | $33,476 | .20 |
Class M | 13,963 | .25 |
Class C | 15,992 | .29 |
Class I | 7,356 | .17 |
| $70,787 | |
Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions. For the period, the fees were equivalent to an annual rate of .04%.
Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $246 for the period.
Interfund Trades. The Fund may purchase from or sell securities to other Fidelity Funds under procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure these interfund trades are executed in accordance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Interfund trades are included within the respective purchases and sales amounts shown in the Purchases and Sales of Investments note.
6. Committed Line of Credit.
The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $89 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not borrow on this line of credit.
7. Security Lending.
The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. 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. The Fund or borrower may terminate the loan at any time, and if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in 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 $15,418. During the period, there were no securities loaned to FCM.
8. Expense Reductions.
The investment adviser contractually agreed to reimburse each class to the extent annual operating expenses exceeded certain levels of class-level average net assets as noted in the table below. This reimbursement will remain in place through February 29, 2020. Some expenses, for example the compensation of the independent Trustees, and certain miscellaneous expenses such as proxy and shareholder meeting expenses, are excluded from this reimbursement.
The following classes were in reimbursement during the period:
| Expense Limitations | Reimbursement |
Class M | 1.50% | $2,430 |
Class C | 2.00% | 4,496 |
| | $6,926 |
Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $1,132 for the period. In addition through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of certain uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $73.
In addition, during the period the investment adviser reimbursed and/or waived a portion of fund-level operating expenses in the amount of $341.
9. Distributions to Shareholders.
Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Distributions to shareholders | | |
Class A | $113,174 | $– |
Class M | 19,042 | – |
Class I | 44,952 | – |
Total | $177,168 | $– |
From net investment income | | |
Class A | $– | $78,085 |
Class M | – | 16,949 |
Class I | – | 22,837 |
Total | $– | $117,871 |
10. Share Transactions.
Share transactions for each class were as follows and may contain automatic conversions between classes or exchanges between affiliated funds:
| Shares | Shares | Dollars | Dollars |
| Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 | Year ended October 31, 2018 | Year ended October 31, 2017 |
Class A | | | | |
Shares sold | 65,937 | 133,168 | $1,294,206 | $2,414,399 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,767 | 4,407 | 111,530 | 76,682 |
Shares redeemed | (238,442) | (214,986) | (4,673,543) | (3,879,909) |
Net increase (decrease) | (166,738) | (77,411) | $(3,267,807) | $(1,388,828) |
Class M | | | | |
Shares sold | 13,950 | 47,575 | $273,190 | $846,154 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 959 | 936 | 18,619 | 16,345 |
Shares redeemed | (68,747) | (156,483) | (1,339,051) | (2,880,230) |
Net increase (decrease) | (53,838) | (107,972) | $(1,047,242) | $(2,017,731) |
Class C | | | | |
Shares sold | 24,252 | 106,588 | $460,882 | $1,841,507 |
Shares redeemed | (49,189) | (122,931) | (931,780) | (2,160,674) |
Net increase (decrease) | (24,937) | (16,343) | $(470,898) | $(319,167) |
Class I | | | | |
Shares sold | 105,068 | 155,909 | $2,041,577 | $2,906,271 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,283 | 1,271 | 44,422 | 22,260 |
Shares redeemed | (103,976) | (146,978) | (2,044,623) | (2,657,709) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,375 | 10,202 | $41,376 | $270,822 |
11. Other.
The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series VIII and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund (one of the funds constituting Fidelity Advisor Series VIII, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of October 31, 2018, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2018, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2018, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 12, 2018
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Fidelity group of funds since 1932.
Trustees and Officers
The Trustees, Members of the Advisory Board (if any), and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for Jonathan Chiel, each of the Trustees oversees 283 funds. Mr Chiel oversees 154 funds.
The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund is referred to herein as an Independent Trustee. Each Independent Trustee shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. Officers and Advisory Board Members hold office without limit in time, except that any officer or Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.
The fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.
In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.
Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.
Fidelity® funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's high income and certain equity funds, and other Boards oversee Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, asset allocation, and other equity funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity® funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity® funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity® funds overseen by each Board.
The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates, and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with Fidelity to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of Fidelity's risk management program for the Fidelity® funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Trustees."
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for a Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Jonathan Chiel (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Trustee
Mr. Chiel also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Chiel is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Chiel served as general counsel (2004-2012) and senior vice president and deputy general counsel (2000-2004) for John Hancock Financial Services; a partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart (1996-2000) (law firm); and an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts (1986-95), including Chief of the Criminal Division (1993-1995). Mr. Chiel is a director on the boards of the Boston Bar Foundation and the Maimonides School.
James C. Curvey (1935)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2007
Trustee
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Curvey is Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company). In addition, Mr. Curvey is an Overseer Emeritus for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Director of Artis-Naples, and a Trustee of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Previously, Mr. Curvey served as a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2018), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2009-2014) and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2007-2014).
Charles S. Morrison (1960)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2014
Trustee
Mr. Morrison also serves as Trustee of other funds. He serves as President of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2017-present) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (investment adviser firm, 2014-present), President, Asset Management (2014-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Morrison served as Vice President of Fidelity's Fixed Income and Asset Allocation Funds (2012-2014), President, Fixed Income (2011-2014), Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-2009), President, Money Market Group Leader of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2009), and Senior Vice President, Money Market Group of FMR (2004-2009). Mr. Morrison also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005), certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005), and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-2007), and as Senior Vice President (2002-2005) of Fidelity's Bond Division.
* Determined to be an “Interested Trustee” by virtue of, among other things, his or her affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for an Independent Trustee may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+
Dennis J. Dirks (1948)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008), as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-2015), and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. (2009-2017). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Finance Committee (2016-present), Board of Directors (2017-present) and Board of Trustees (2018-present) and is Treasurer (2018-present) of the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Donald F. Donahue (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Donahue also serves as a Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Donahue is President and Chief Executive Officer of Miranda Partners, LLC (risk consulting for the financial services industry, 2012-present). Previously, Mr. Donahue served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2012), Chief Operating Officer (2003-2006), and Managing Director, Customer Marketing and Development (1999-2003) of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (financial markets infrastructure). Mr. Donahue serves as a Member (2007-present) and Co-Chairman (2016-present) of the Board of Directors of United Way of New York, Member of the Board of Directors of NYC Leadership Academy (2012-present) and Member of the Board of Advisors of Ripple Labs, Inc. (financial services, 2015-present). He also served as Chairman (2010-2012) and Member of the Board of Directors (2012-2013) of Omgeo, LLC (financial services), Treasurer of United Way of New York (2012-2016), and Member of the Board of Directors of XBRL US (financial services non-profit, 2009-2012) and the International Securities Services Association (2009-2012).
Alan J. Lacy (1953)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lacy serves as a Director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). He is a Trustee of the California Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (2015-present) and a Director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University (2015-present). In addition, Mr. Lacy served as Senior Adviser (2007-2014) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity) and also served as Chief Executive Officer (2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation (retail) and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail, 2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman (2014-2017) and a member (2010-2017) of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes), as Chairman (2008-2011) and a member (2006-2015) of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors for The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-2014), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2010-2014), and The Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).
Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2000
Trustee
Chairman of the Independent Trustees
Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida (2013-present) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). He is also a member and has most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Artis-Naples (2012-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach served as a member and then Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial, 1997-2016). He was also a Partner and Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007). In addition, Mr. Lautenbach also had a 30-year career with IBM (technology company) during which time he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the Corporate Executive Committee (1968-1998).
Joseph Mauriello (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2015-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-2018).
Cornelia M. Small (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2005
Trustee
Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.
Garnett A. Smith (1947)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Trustee
Mr. Smith also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Prior to Mr. Smith's retirement, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inbrand Corp. (manufacturer of personal absorbent products, 1990-1997). He also served as President (1986-1990) of Inbrand Corp. Prior to his employment with Inbrand Corp., he was employed by a retail fabric chain and North Carolina National Bank. In addition, Mr. Smith served as a Member of the Advisory Board of certain Fidelity® funds (2012-2013) and as a board member of the Jackson Hole Land Trust (2009-2012).
David M. Thomas (1949)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2008
Trustee
Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), as a member of the Board of Directors (2004-present) and Presiding Director (2013-present) of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication), and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida (2013-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).
+ The information includes the Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to the Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that the Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.
Advisory Board Members and Officers:
Correspondence intended for a Member of the Advisory Board (if any) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235. Correspondence intended for an officer or Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.
Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation
Vicki L. Fuller (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Fuller also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Fuller serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee of The Williams Companies, Inc. (natural gas infrastructure, 2018-present). Previously, Ms. Fuller served as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (2012-2018) and held a variety of positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. (global asset management, 1985-2012), including Managing Director (2006-2012) and Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager (2001-2006).
Peter S. Lynch (1944)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2003
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR (investment adviser firm) and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firm). In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).
William S. Stavropoulos (1939)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of Artis-Naples in Naples, Florida. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2001-2018) and as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).
Carol B. Tomé (1957)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Tomé also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Ms. Tomé is Chief Financial Officer (2001-present) and Executive Vice President of Corporate Services (2007-present) of The Home Depot, Inc. (home improvement retailer) and a Director (2003-present) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2004-present) of United Parcel Service, Inc. (package delivery and supply chain management). Previously, Ms. Tomé served as Trustee of certain Fidelity® funds (2017), Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting/Treasurer (2000-2007) and Vice President and Treasurer (1995-2000) of The Home Depot, Inc. and Chair of the Board (2010-2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2009 and 2013), and a Director (2008-2013) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Ms. Tomé is also a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Michael E. Wiley (1950)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Member of the Advisory Board [Include if document contains trusts for which the individual serves as Advisory Board Member and trusts for which he/she does not serve as Advisory Board Member:of Name(s) of Trust(s)]
Mr. Wiley also serves as Trustee or Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity® funds. Mr. Wiley serves as a Director of High Point Resources (exploration and production, 2005-present). Previously, Mr. Wiley served as a Director of Andeavor Corporation (independent oil refiner and marketer, 2005-2018), a Director of Andeavor Logistics LP (natural resources logistics, 2015-2018), a Director of Post Oak Bank (privately-held bank, 2004-2018), a Director of Asia Pacific Exploration Consolidated (international oil and gas exploration and production, 2008-2013), a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tulsa (2000-2006; 2007-2010), a Senior Energy Advisor of Katzenbach Partners, LLC (consulting, 2006-2007), an Advisory Director of Riverstone Holdings (private investment), a Director of Spinnaker Exploration Company (exploration and production, 2001-2005) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Baker Hughes, Inc. (oilfield services, 2000-2004).
Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer
Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer (2012-present) and Senior Vice President (2014-present) of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as AML Officer of the funds (2012-2016), and Vice President (2007-2014) and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012) of FMR LLC.
John J. Burke III (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burke also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Mr. Burke serves as Head of Investment Operations for Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1998-present). Previously Mr. Burke served as head of Asset Management Investment Operations (2012-2018).
William C. Coffey (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Mr. Coffey also serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Coffey serves as CLO, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); Secretary of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2018-present); and CLO of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, and Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firms, 2018-present). He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Assistant Secretary of certain funds (2009-2018) and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).
Timothy M. Cohen (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Mr. Cohen also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Cohen serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2016-present), a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Cohen served as Chief Investment Officer - Equity and a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2015) and as a Director of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (investment adviser firm, 2017).
Jonathan Davis (1968)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2010
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (diversified financial services company, 2003-2010).
Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (investment adviser firm, 2016-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served as President and Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2013-2018). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005). Previously, Mr. Deberghes served in other fund officer roles.
Laura M. Del Prato (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Del Prato also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Del Prato is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2017-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Del Prato served as a Managing Director and Treasurer of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds (2014-2017). Prior to JPMorgan, Ms. Del Prato served as a partner at Cohen Fund Audit Services (accounting firm, 2012-2013) and KPMG LLP (accounting firm, 2004-2012).
Colm A. Hogan (1973)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Deputy Treasurer
Mr. Hogan also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Assistant Treasurer of certain Fidelity® funds (2016-2018).
Pamela R. Holding (1964)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2018
Vice President
Ms. Holding also serves as Vice President of other funds. Ms. Holding serves as Co-Head of Global Equity Research (2018-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2013-present).
Chris Maher (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2013
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight, serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of the Program Management Group of FMR (investment adviser firm, 2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).
Rieco E. Mello (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2017
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Mello also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Mello serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (1995-present).
Kenneth B. Robins (1969)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research Company and FMR Co., Inc. (investment adviser firms, 2016-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (investment adviser firm, 2013-2016) and served in other fund officer roles.
Stacie M. Smith (1974)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
President and Treasurer
Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. Ms. Smith serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present), is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present), and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (accounting firm, 1996-2009). Previously, Ms. Smith served as Assistant Treasurer (2013-2018) and Deputy Treasurer (2013-2016) of certain Fidelity® funds.
Marc L. Spector (1972)
Year of Election or Appointment: 2016
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Spector also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Spector serves as Assistant Treasurer of FMR Capital, Inc. (2017-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2016-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Spector served as Director at the Siegfried Group (accounting firm, 2013-2016), and prior to Siegfried Group as audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche (accounting firm, 2005-2013).
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 (May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018).
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Annualized Expense Ratio-A | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value October 31, 2018 | Expenses Paid During Period-B May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018 |
Class A | 1.25% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $1,006.80 | $6.32 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,018.90 | $6.36 |
Class M | 1.50% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $1,005.20 | $7.58 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,017.64 | $7.63 |
Class C | 2.00% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $1,002.70 | $10.10 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,015.12 | $10.16 |
Class I | .92% | | | |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | $1,007.80 | $4.66 |
Hypothetical-C | | $1,000.00 | $1,020.57 | $4.69 |
A Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.
B Expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
C 5% return per year before expenses
Distributions (Unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities, and dividends derived from net investment income:
| Pay Date | Record Date | Dividends | Capital Gains |
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | | | | |
Class A | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.194 | $1.278 |
Class M | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.131 | $1.278 |
Class C | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.038 | $1.278 |
Class I | 12/10/18 | 12/07/18 | $0.255 | $1.278 |
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The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended October 31, 2018, $1,915,438, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.
Class A, Class M, and Class I designate 100% of the dividends distributed in 2017 respectively during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends–received deduction for corporate shareholders.
Class A, Class M, and Class I designate 100% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund will notify shareholders in January 2019 of amounts for use in preparing 2018 income tax returns.
Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), voted to continue the management contract with Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) and the sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund for six months through January 31, 2019, in connection with the reunification of the Fidelity Equity High Income Funds Board, which oversees the fund, and the Sector Portfolios Board.
The Board considered that the approval of the fund's Advisory Contracts will not result in any changes in (i) the investment process or strategies employed in the management of the fund's assets; (ii) the fees and expenses paid by shareholders; (iii) the nature, extent or quality of services provided under the fund's Advisory Contracts; or (iv) the day-to-day management of the fund or the persons primarily responsible for such management. The Board concluded that the fund's Advisory Contracts are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed, without modification, through January 31, 2019, with the understanding that the Board will consider the annual renewal for a full one year period in January 2019.
In connection with its consideration of future renewals of the fund's Advisory Contracts, the Board will consider: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the fund, including shareholder and administrative services and investment performance; (ii) the competitiveness of the management fee and total expenses for the fund; (iii) the costs of the services and profitability, including the revenues earned and the expenses incurred in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering, and servicing the fund and its shareholders, to the extent applicable, as well as potential fall-out benefits from Fidelity's non-fund businesses; and (iv) whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is the potential for realization of any further economies.
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 fund's management fee structure is fair and reasonable, and that the continuation of the fund's Advisory Contracts should be approved.
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Item 2.
Code of Ethics
As of the end of the period, October 31, 2018, Fidelity Advisor Series VIII (the trust) has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Board of Trustees of the trust has determined that Joseph Mauriello is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr. Mauriello is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Fees and Services
The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, “Deloitte Entities”) in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund and Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund (the “Funds”):
Services Billed by Deloitte Entities
October 31, 2018 FeesA
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| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund | $46,000 | $100 | $7,100 | $1,400 |
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund | $55,000 | $100 | $7,100 | $1,600 |
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| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Fund | $46,000 | $100 | $7,200 | $1,400 |
Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund | $57,000 | $100 | $7,200 | $1,600 |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
The following table presents fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund, Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund, Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund, Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund, Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund and Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund (the “Funds”):
Services Billed by PwC
October 31, 2018 FeesA
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| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund | $58,000 | $5,200 | $6,300 | $2,600 |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund | $65,000 | $5,700 | $5,200 | $2,800 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund | $57,000 | $5,000 | $5,200 | $2,500 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund | $48,000 | $4,300 | $5,200 | $2,100 |
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund | $66,000 | $5,800 | $5,400 | $2,900 |
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | $43,000 | $3,900 | $4,400 | $1,900 |
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| Audit Fees | Audit-Related Fees | Tax Fees | All Other Fees |
Fidelity Advisor Diversified International Fund | $59,000 | $5,600 | $6,700 | $2,700 |
Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund | $64,000 | $6,200 | $5,500 | $2,900 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Capital Appreciation Fund | $57,000 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $2,600 |
Fidelity Advisor Global Equity Income Fund | $48,000 | $4,700 | $6,000 | $2,200 |
Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund | $70,000 | $6,200 | $5,700 | $3,000 |
Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | $43,000 | $4,200 | $4,800 | $2,000 |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
The following table presents fees billed by PwC and Deloitte Entities that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee for services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds and that are rendered on behalf of Fidelity Management & Research Company (“FMR”) and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Funds (“Fund Service Providers”):
Services Billed by Deloitte Entities
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| October 31, 2018A | October 31, 2017A |
Audit-Related Fees | $290,000 | $- |
Tax Fees | $5,000 | $25,000 |
All Other Fees | $- | $- |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
Services Billed by PwC
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| October 31, 2018A | October 31, 2017A |
Audit-Related Fees | $7,745,000 | $12,525,000 |
Tax Fees | $20,000 | $155,000 |
All Other Fees | $- | $- |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
“Audit-Related Fees” represent fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the fund audit or the review of the fund's financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees.
“Tax Fees” represent fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund.
“All Other Fees” represent fees billed for services provided to the fund or Fund Service Provider, a significant portion of which are assurance related, that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund, excluding those services that are reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees or Tax Fees.
Assurance services must be performed by an independent public accountant.
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The aggregate non-audit fees billed by PwC and Deloitte Entities for services rendered to the Funds, FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any Fund Service Provider for each of the last two fiscal years of the Funds are as follows:
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Billed By | October 31, 2018A | October 31, 2017A |
Deloitte Entities | $770,000 | $550,000 |
PwC | $10,835,000 | $15,345,000 |
A Amounts may reflect rounding.
The trust's Audit Committee has considered non-audit services that were not pre-approved that were provided by PwC and Deloitte Entities to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC and Deloitte Entities in their audits of the Funds, taking into account representations from PwC and Deloitte Entities, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding their independence from the Funds and their related entities and FMR’s review of the appropriateness and permissibility under applicable law of such non-audit services prior to their provision to the Fund Service Providers.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The trust’s Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by a fund’s independent registered public accounting firm relating to the operations or financial reporting of the fund. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.
The Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee’s consideration of non-audit services by the audit firms that audit the Fidelity funds. The policies and procedures require that any non-audit service provided by a fund audit firm to a Fidelity fund and any non-audit service provided by a fund auditor to a Fund Service Provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund (“Covered Service”) are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided.
All Covered Services must be approved in advance of provision of the service either: (i) by formal resolution of the Audit Committee, or (ii) by oral or written approval of the service by the Chair of the Audit Committee (or if the Chair is unavailable, such other member of the Audit Committee as may be designated by the Chair to act in the Chair’s absence). The approval contemplated by (ii) above is permitted where the Treasurer determines that action on such an engagement is necessary before the next meeting of the Audit Committee.
Non-audit services provided by a fund audit firm to a Fund Service Provider that do not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund are reported to the Audit Committee periodically.
Non-Audit Services Approved Pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) and (ii) of Regulation S-X (“De Minimis Exception”)
There were no non-audit services approved or required to be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the De Minimis Exception during the Funds’ last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Funds or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.
Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6.
Investments
(a)
Not applicable.
(b)
Not applicable
Item 7.
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8.
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9.
Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 10.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the trust’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11.
Controls and Procedures
(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the trust’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(a)(ii) There was no change in the trust’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the trust’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12.
Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management
Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 13.
Exhibits
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(a) | (1) | Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH. |
(a) | (2) | Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. |
(a) | (3) | Not applicable. |
(b) | | Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Fidelity Advisor Series VIII
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By: | /s/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | December 26, 2018 |
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.
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By: | /s/Stacie M. Smith |
| Stacie M. Smith |
| President and Treasurer |
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Date: | December 26, 2018 |
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By: | /s/John J. Burke III |
| John J. Burke III |
| Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | December 26, 2018 |