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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 002-69972)
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
[X]
Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No. 86
[X]
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT (No. 811-03114)
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
[X]
Amendment No. 86
[X]
Fidelity Select Portfolios
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
82 Devonshire St., Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number: 617-563-7000
Eric D. Roiter, Secretary
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective
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immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b).
(X)
on ( April 28, 2007 ) pursuant to paragraph (b) at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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on ( ) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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on ( ) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
If appropriate, check the following box:
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this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed
post-effective amendment.
Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities
have not been approved or disapproved by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and the
Securities and Exchange Commission has not
determined if this prospectus is accurate or
complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
Fidelity®
Portfolios®
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Fund |
Trading |
Air Transportation Portfolio |
034 |
FSAIX |
Automotive Portfolio |
502 |
FSAVX |
Banking Portfolio |
507 |
FSRBX |
Biotechnology Portfolio |
042 |
FBIOX |
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio |
068 |
FSLBX |
Chemicals Portfolio |
069 |
FSCHX |
Communications Equipment Portfolio |
518 |
FSDCX |
Computers Portfolio |
007 |
FDCPX |
Construction and Housing Portfolio |
511 |
FSHOX |
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio |
517 |
FSCPX |
Consumer Staples Portfolio |
009 |
FDFAX |
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio |
067 |
FSDAX |
Electronics Portfolio |
008 |
FSELX |
Energy Portfolio |
060 |
FSENX |
Energy Service Portfolio |
043 |
FSESX |
Environmental Portfolio |
516 |
FSLEX |
Financial Services Portfolio |
066 |
FIDSX |
Gold Portfolio |
041 |
FSAGX |
Health Care Portfolio |
063 |
FSPHX |
Home Finance Portfolio |
098 |
FSVLX |
Industrial Equipment Portfolio |
510 |
FSCGX |
Industrials Portfolio |
515 |
FCYIX |
Insurance Portfolio |
045 |
FSPCX |
IT Services Portfolio (formerly Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio) |
353 |
FBSOX |
Leisure Portfolio |
062 |
FDLSX |
Materials Portfolio |
509 |
FSDPX |
Medical Delivery Portfolio |
505 |
FSHCX |
Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio |
354 |
FSMEX |
Multimedia Portfolio |
503 |
FBMPX |
Natural Gas Portfolio |
513 |
FSNGX |
Natural Resources Portfolio |
514 |
FNARX |
Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio |
912 |
FNINX |
Paper and Forest Products Portfolio |
506 |
FSPFX |
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio |
580 |
FPHAX |
Retailing Portfolio |
046 |
FSRPX |
Software and Computer Services Portfolio |
028 |
FSCSX |
Technology Portfolio |
064 |
FSPTX |
Telecommunications Portfolio |
096 |
FSTCX |
Transportation Portfolio |
512 |
FSRFX |
Utilities Growth Portfolio |
065 |
FSUTX |
Wireless Portfolio |
963 |
FWRLX |
Money Market Portfolio |
085 |
FSLXX |
Prospectus
April 28, 2007
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Performance |
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Fee Table |
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Fund Basics |
Investment Details |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Features and Policies |
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Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions |
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Tax Consequences |
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Fund Services |
Fund Management |
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Fund Distribution |
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Appendix |
Financial Highlights |
Prospectus
<R>Each of the Consumer Staples, Gold, Materials, and Telecommunications is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of a multiple class fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio. Only one class of shares of each multiple class fund is offered through this prospectus.</R>
<R>In this prospectus, the term "shares" (as it relates to the funds) means, as applicable, the shares of a non-multiple class fund offered through this prospectus or the one class of shares of a multiple class fund offered through this prospectus.</R>
Investment Objective
<R>Air Transportation seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Automotive seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Banking seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Biotechnology seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management seeks capital appreciation. </r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Chemicals seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Communications Equipment seeks capital appreciation. </r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Computers seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Construction and Housing seeks capital appreciation. </r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Consumer Discretionary seeks capital appreciation. </r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Consumer Staples seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Defense and Aerospace seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Electronics seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Energy seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Prospectus
Investment Objective
<R>Energy Service seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Environmental seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Financial Services seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Gold seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Health Care seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Home Finance seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Industrial Equipment seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Industrials seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Insurance seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>IT Services seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Leisure seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Materials seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Medical Delivery seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Prospectus
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Multimedia seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Natural Gas seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Natural Resources seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Networking and Infrastructure seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Paper and Forest Products seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Pharmaceuticals seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Retailing seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
Investment Objective
<R>Software and Computer Services seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Technology seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Telecommunications seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Prospectus
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Transportation seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Utilities Growth seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
Investment Objective
<R>Wireless seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
The Select Money Market Fund
Investment Objective
<R>Money Market seeks to provide high current income, consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in each fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of each fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of each Select stock fund's shares to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Returns (before and after taxes for each Select stock fund) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance. Prior to October 1, 2006, Consumer Discretionary was named Consumer Industries, Communications Equipment was named Developing Communications, Consumer Staples was named Food and Agriculture, Materials was named Industrial Materials, and IT Services was named Business Services and Outsourcing, and each of these funds operated under certain different investment policies and compared its performance to a different additional index. The historical performance for each of these funds may not represent its current investment policies. Prior to October 1, 2006, Utilities Growth operated under certain different investment policies and compared its performance to a different additional index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies.</R>
Prospectus
Year-by-Year Returns
<R>Air Transportation</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
31.14% |
6.42% |
34.49% |
39.71% |
-15.09% |
-26.19% |
35.96% |
14.06% |
21.91% |
22.46%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Air Transportation: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
35.23% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-27.27% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
3.44% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Automotive</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
16.78% |
4.94% |
-13.47% |
-7.24% |
22.82% |
-6.48% |
43.53% |
7.11% |
-1.75% |
13.33%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Automotive: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
26.81% |
December 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-22.27% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
3.86% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Banking</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
45.56% |
11.85% |
-10.07% |
18.28% |
0.44% |
-7.74% |
32.29% |
11.68% |
-0.14% |
13.15%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Banking: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
20.58% |
September 30, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-16.44% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-2.88% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Biotechnology</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
15.27% |
29.72% |
77.77% |
32.75% |
-24.98% |
-40.53% |
32.92% |
11.99% |
8.76% |
3.60%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Biotechnology: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
40.70% |
December 31, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-34.80% |
March 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-4.51% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
62.32% |
5.67% |
30.65% |
28.08% |
-9.09% |
-17.24% |
36.47% |
12.95% |
29.87% |
21.27%</R> |
<R></R>
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Brokerage and Investment Management: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
29.14% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-33.12% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.2% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Chemicals</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
16.48% |
-15.90% |
19.19% |
2.93% |
12.36% |
-9.62% |
35.10% |
32.81% |
1.10% |
16.84%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Chemicals: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
25.21% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-19.95% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.98% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
6.04% |
67.68% |
122.50% |
-28.77% |
-36.13% |
-47.78% |
68.09% |
16.52% |
3.52% |
2.25%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Communications Equipment: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
63.51% |
December 31, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-36.53% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
2.64% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Computers</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
0.10% |
96.37% |
81.10% |
-30.39% |
-27.33% |
-42.05% |
62.70% |
-1.98% |
2.65% |
9.45%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Computers: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
41.69% |
December 31, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-37.06% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
0.35% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
29.83% |
22.84% |
-12.45% |
8.86% |
20.01% |
-8.50% |
44.09% |
28.52% |
9.36% |
7.12%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Construction and Housing: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
29.68% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-22.43% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
0.11% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
38.06% |
27.49% |
10.14% |
-9.33% |
-3.14% |
-17.08% |
23.90% |
9.23% |
2.82% |
13.06%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Consumer Discretionary: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
27.07% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-15.61% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
3.89% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples*</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
30.34% |
15.69% |
-20.47% |
29.85% |
-0.47% |
-6.67% |
14.11% |
15.81% |
5.85% |
20.18%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Consumer Staples: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
17.29% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-13.69% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
4.73% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>* The returns shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
<R>Defense and Aerospace</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
23.57% |
4.34% |
11.83% |
18.92% |
1.18% |
-6.80% |
38.07% |
19.54% |
17.89% |
20.66%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Defense and Aerospace: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
23.08% |
September 30, 1997</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-18.25% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
4.6% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Electronics</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
13.72% |
51.12% |
106.68% |
-17.54% |
-14.73% |
-50.54% |
71.89% |
-9.81% |
15.75% |
0.30%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Electronics: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
56.77% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-37.41% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
2.19% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Energy</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
10.28% |
-14.74% |
34.23% |
31.77% |
-11.97% |
-11.48% |
22.87% |
31.68% |
51.99% |
14.21%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Energy: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
24.12% |
September 30, 2005</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-16.37% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.42% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Energy Service</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
51.87% |
-49.72% |
72.15% |
50.34% |
-21.01% |
-0.68% |
7.59% |
34.93% |
54.14% |
8.64%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Energy Service: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
39.07% |
December 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-34.78% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
7.35% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Environmental</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
17.87% |
-16.96% |
-25.85% |
34.49% |
-9.33% |
-16.37% |
28.97% |
7.44% |
9.37% |
10.49%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Environmental: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
21.53% |
June 30, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-30.60% |
September 30, 1999</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.06% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Financial Services</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
41.98% |
14.13% |
1.56% |
28.50% |
-9.12% |
-11.40% |
30.57% |
11.20% |
7.48% |
16.12%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Financial Services: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
22.47% |
September 30, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-19.75% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-1.42% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Gold*</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
-39.39% |
-8.64% |
8.36% |
-18.05% |
24.99% |
64.28% |
32.09% |
-9.79% |
40.59% |
25.38%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Gold: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
35.72% |
March 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-32.11% |
December 31, 1997</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.33% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>* The returns shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
<R>Health Care</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
31.15% |
41.28% |
-2.88% |
36.65% |
-15.01% |
-18.05% |
15.91% |
8.66% |
16.88% |
4.98%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Health Care: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
21.39% |
June 30, 1997</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-18.22% |
March 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.4% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Home Finance</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
45.75% |
-14.81% |
-12.37% |
50.23% |
-3.17% |
-0.70% |
36.92% |
13.25% |
-7.12% |
12.17%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Home Finance: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
30.96% |
September 30, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-25.76% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-6.19% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
18.55% |
12.67% |
17.39% |
-4.22% |
-1.00% |
-22.92% |
41.46% |
12.82% |
7.41% |
17.04%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Industrial Equipment: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
24.31% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-20.71% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
2.62% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Industrials</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
8.77% |
13.05% |
9.80% |
2.27% |
-19.96% |
37.64% |
23.48% |
12.33% |
14.80%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Industrials: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
21.17% |
December 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-19.87% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.37% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Insurance</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
42.47% |
20.32% |
-5.95% |
53.26% |
-4.91% |
-5.64% |
27.47% |
12.79% |
13.76% |
11.35%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Insurance: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
26.79% |
September 30, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-19.02% |
September 30, 1999</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-1.82% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>IT Services </R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
|
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
|
29.39% |
-1.61% |
9.61% |
-26.90% |
26.14% |
14.60% |
6.10% |
14.65%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for IT Services: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
25.22% |
December 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-21.66% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.98% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Leisure</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
41.29% |
37.92% |
32.83% |
-24.45% |
3.25% |
-21.13% |
41.85% |
17.51% |
3.99% |
16.28%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Leisure: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
32.19% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-22.89% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.44% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Materials*</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
1.75% |
-11.02% |
16.48% |
-5.43% |
7.77% |
1.03% |
50.32% |
13.04% |
14.32% |
19.47%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Materials: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
25.19% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-23.07% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
9.29% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>* The returns shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
<R>Medical Delivery</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
20.14% |
-6.16% |
-29.59% |
67.82% |
-2.32% |
-12.13% |
30.15% |
45.46% |
29.02% |
-1.63%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Medical Delivery: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
29.79% |
December 31, 2004</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-26.26% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.69% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
|
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
|
10.72% |
50.37% |
0.32% |
-6.24% |
33.36% |
17.48% |
7.46% |
4.03%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Medical Equipment and Systems: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
15.33% |
June 30, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-12.54% |
March 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
4.82% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Multimedia</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
30.93% |
35.69% |
44.14% |
-23.11% |
-0.97% |
-12.84% |
43.89% |
3.01% |
7.44% |
13.97%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Multimedia: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
30.17% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-23.78% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.44% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Natural Gas</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
-8.06% |
-12.40% |
26.19% |
71.29% |
-22.75% |
-9.55% |
28.68% |
40.26% |
45.71% |
5.24%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Natural Gas: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
26.34% |
September 30, 2005</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-16.20% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
11.03% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Natural Resources</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
-16.57% |
38.80% |
30.43% |
-11.37% |
-11.74% |
29.48% |
23.54% |
46.01% |
19.07%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Natural Resources: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
24.30% |
September 30, 2005</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-17.51% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
9.01% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
|
|
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
|
|
|
-50.25% |
-49.49% |
57.05% |
0.43% |
0.00% |
5.11%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Networking and Infrastructure: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
46.77% |
December 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-44.01% |
March 31, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.81% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
9.35% |
-7.89% |
30.51% |
1.12% |
6.50% |
-2.30% |
19.07% |
8.00% |
-8.29% |
11.66%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Paper and Forest Products: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
21.00% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-21.91% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
5.08% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
|
|
|
|
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
|
|
|
|
-23.37% |
20.33% |
3.31% |
9.79% |
12.45%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Pharmaceuticals: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
16.50% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-17.06% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.48% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Retailing</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
41.73% |
45.76% |
5.20% |
-11.27% |
-2.39% |
-18.94% |
31.10% |
16.10% |
7.13% |
15.12%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Retailing: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
34.78% |
December 31, 1998</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-20.25% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.15% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
15.01% |
45.77% |
93.12% |
-20.19% |
-6.99% |
-23.39% |
35.02% |
7.63% |
0.04% |
24.92%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Software and Computer Services: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
57.10% |
December 31, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-41.13% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.63% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Technology</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
10.33% |
74.16% |
131.75% |
-32.30% |
-31.70% |
-37.79% |
59.39% |
0.43% |
4.92% |
7.51%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Technology: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
62.10% |
December 31, 1999</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-38.25% |
September 30, 2001</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
3.15% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Telecommunications*</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
25.83% |
41.04% |
66.60% |
-37.41% |
-27.97% |
-29.32% |
25.51% |
17.54% |
5.15% |
26.78%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Telecommunications: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
36.60% |
December 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-29.29% |
June 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.24% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>* The returns shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
<R>Transportation</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
32.13% |
-4.34% |
27.69% |
17.74% |
6.21% |
-16.44% |
38.14% |
27.02% |
11.90% |
9.50%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Transportation: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
23.82% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-24.70% |
September 30, 1998</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
5.01% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
30.31% |
43.16% |
25.92% |
-13.52% |
-21.89% |
-30.40% |
26.42% |
24.22% |
9.36% |
30.08%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Utilities Growth: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
23.50% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-19.37% |
June 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
9.89% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Wireless</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
|
|
|
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
|
|
|
|
-34.74% |
-55.25% |
68.31% |
42.54% |
17.32% |
8.67%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Wireless: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
27.87% |
June 30, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-30.50% |
June 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
2.71% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>Money Market</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
5.20% |
5.20% |
4.91% |
6.13% |
4.00% |
1.60% |
0.90% |
1.09% |
2.97% |
4.82%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Money Market: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
1.57% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
0.19% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
1.25% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
After-tax returns for each Select stock fund are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.
For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Air Transportation |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
22.46% |
11.31% |
14.30%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
22.12% |
11.11% |
12.91%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
15.01% |
9.84% |
11.96%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Transportation Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
9.24% |
11.58% |
8.45%</R> |
<R>Automotive |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
13.33% |
9.87% |
6.82%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
13.30% |
9.85% |
6.11%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
8.70% |
8.60% |
5.53%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Automobiles & Components Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
18.97% |
-0.69% |
2.04%</R> |
<R>Banking |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
13.15% |
9.02% |
10.36%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
10.45% |
7.70% |
8.63%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.96% |
7.67% |
8.53%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Banks Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.59% |
11.11% |
11.57%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
3.60% |
-0.05% |
10.20%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
3.60% |
-0.05% |
9.44%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
2.34% |
-0.04% |
8.63%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Biotechnology Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
-1.47% |
3.58% |
15.17%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
21.27% |
14.98% |
18.02%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
18.25% |
14.14% |
16.82%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
15.63% |
12.91% |
15.83%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Capital Markets Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
32.30% |
-- |
--</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
16.84% |
13.88% |
9.97%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
14.27% |
13.10% |
8.85%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.24% |
12.07% |
8.30%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Chemicals Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
17.65% |
10.84% |
7.01%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
2.25% |
1.60% |
6.90%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
2.25% |
1.60% |
4.74%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
1.46% |
1.37% |
5.03%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Communications Equipment Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.68% |
3.66% |
2.66%</R> |
<R>Computers |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
9.45% |
0.76% |
6.46%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
9.45% |
0.76% |
4.05%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
6.14% |
0.64% |
4.54%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Computers & Peripherals Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
16.67% |
3.93% |
9.20%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
7.12% |
14.70% |
13.73%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
5.20% |
14.17% |
12.18%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
7.19% |
12.92% |
11.37%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Construction & Housing Custom Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
1.67% |
-- |
--</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
13.06% |
5.46% |
8.31%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
11.60% |
4.92% |
7.06%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
10.09% |
4.59% |
6.77%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
16.79% |
6.62% |
10.23%</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples* |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
20.18% |
9.43% |
9.29%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
19.10% |
8.85% |
7.92%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.49% |
8.07% |
7.52%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.03% |
7.58% |
7.63%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
20.66% |
16.95% |
14.27%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
19.09% |
16.46% |
13.39%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
15.07% |
14.90% |
12.37%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Aerospace & Defense Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
25.35% |
15.29% |
8.65%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
0.30% |
-2.30% |
8.32%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
0.29% |
-2.30% |
6.37%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
0.21% |
-1.94% |
6.37%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
-4.57% |
-- |
--</R> |
<R>Energy |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
14.21% |
19.98% |
13.79%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
12.10% |
19.14% |
12.26%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
10.70% |
17.44% |
11.45%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Energy Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
21.03% |
19.78% |
14.04%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
8.64% |
19.28% |
14.19%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
7.70% |
19.07% |
13.60%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
6.89% |
17.11% |
12.47%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Energy Equipment & Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
13.37% |
19.66% |
10.42%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
10.49% |
6.97% |
2.17%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
10.49% |
6.97% |
2.16%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
6.82% |
6.03% |
1.86%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Industrials Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.73% |
7.97% |
8.94%</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
16.12% |
9.93% |
11.93%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
14.09% |
8.87% |
10.32%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
12.94% |
8.45% |
9.89%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Financials Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
19.50% |
11.20% |
12.80%</R> |
<R>Gold* |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
25.38% |
28.11% |
7.81%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
21.84% |
26.24% |
6.77%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
18.46% |
24.34% |
6.35%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>S&P/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
20.13% |
26.47% |
3.57%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
4.98% |
4.84% |
10.22%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
2.77% |
4.00% |
8.59%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
5.57% |
4.06% |
8.35%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
6.85% |
2.72% |
9.51%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
12.17% |
9.91% |
9.77%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
9.99% |
8.37% |
8.24%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
10.78% |
8.49% |
8.12%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
13.97% |
-- |
--</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
17.04% |
9.11% |
8.68%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
16.74% |
8.71% |
6.99%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.34% |
7.85% |
6.66%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Capital Goods Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.91% |
7.72% |
9.71%</R> |
<R>Industrials |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
14.80% |
11.90% |
10.94%A</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
13.00% |
10.93% |
10.20%A</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.40% |
10.14% |
9.46%A</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
7.75%A</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Industrials Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.73% |
7.97% |
8.80%A</R> |
<R>Insurance |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
11.35% |
11.44% |
14.98%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
10.20% |
10.83% |
13.44%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
8.84% |
9.86% |
12.58%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Insurance Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
11.65% |
7.09% |
10.94%</R> |
<R>IT Services |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
14.65% |
5.15% |
10.61%B</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
12.95% |
4.66% |
9.62%B</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.53% |
4.39% |
8.96%B</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
5.57%B</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market IT Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.54% |
-3.49% |
-2.86%B</R> |
<R>Leisure |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
16.28% |
9.71% |
12.37%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
13.80% |
8.87% |
10.78%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
13.50% |
8.32% |
10.31%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
19.99% |
16.47% |
10.95%</R> |
<R>Materials* |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
19.47% |
18.58% |
9.69%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
17.29% |
17.77% |
8.60%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.74% |
16.19% |
7.94%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
19.80% |
12.63% |
7.59%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
-1.63% |
16.12% |
10.63%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
-3.28% |
15.38% |
9.60%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
0.47% |
13.98% |
8.91%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Providers & Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
-0.58% |
13.19% |
8.89%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
4.03% |
10.43% |
14.98%C</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
2.60% |
9.80% |
13.69%C</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
4.49% |
8.98% |
12.73%C</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
4.77%C</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Equipment & Supplies Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
5.12% |
7.48% |
9.70%C</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
13.97% |
9.61% |
11.92%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
11.58% |
8.40% |
10.67%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.43% |
7.86% |
10.06%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Media Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
26.24% |
0.43% |
8.35%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
5.24% |
20.15% |
12.91%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
3.62% |
19.08% |
12.19%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
4.79% |
17.50% |
11.29%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>S&P Custom Natural Gas Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
11.15% |
-- |
--</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
19.07% |
19.67% |
13.58%A</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
18.18% |
19.21% |
12.98%A</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
12.99% |
17.29% |
11.91%A</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
7.75%A</R> |
<R>Goldman Sachs Natural Resources Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
16.85% |
18.39% |
11.56%A</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
5.11% |
-3.49% |
-19.96%D</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
5.11% |
-3.49% |
-19.96%D</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
3.32% |
-2.93% |
-15.02%D</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
1.35%D</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
9.21% |
1.12% |
-11.58%D</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
11.66% |
5.17% |
6.18%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
10.94% |
5.01% |
5.67%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
8.47% |
4.44% |
5.14%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
19.80% |
12.63% |
7.59%</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
12.45% |
3.30% |
2.02%E</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
11.64% |
3.14% |
1.88%E</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
8.53% |
2.77% |
1.68%E</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
4.74%E</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Pharmaceuticals Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.42% |
-1.87% |
-2.33%E</R> |
<R>Retailing |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
15.12% |
8.76% |
11.10%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
13.98% |
8.10% |
9.88%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
11.31% |
7.54% |
9.45%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Retailing Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
10.68% |
8.83% |
14.88%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
24.92% |
6.83% |
12.83%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
24.92% |
6.80% |
11.03%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
16.20% |
5.91% |
10.59%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Software & Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
10.20% |
1.76% |
6.49%</R> |
<R>Technology |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
7.51% |
2.35% |
8.75%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
7.51% |
2.34% |
6.42%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
4.88% |
2.01% |
6.40%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
9.21% |
1.12% |
5.69%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications* |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
26.78% |
6.81% |
6.36%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
26.56% |
6.69% |
4.99%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
17.67% |
5.87% |
4.97%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
37.26% |
2.31% |
3.91%</R> |
<R>Transportation |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
9.50% |
12.43% |
13.75%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
9.18% |
12.26% |
11.97%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
6.62% |
10.88% |
11.06%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Transportation Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
9.24% |
11.58% |
8.45%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
30.08% |
9.23% |
9.45%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
29.85% |
8.88% |
7.57%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
19.85% |
7.87% |
7.33%</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Utilities Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
21.71% |
9.99% |
9.22%</R> |
<R>Wireless |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
8.67% |
6.48% |
-4.60%D</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
7.72% |
6.29% |
-4.74%D</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
6.93% |
5.61% |
-3.83%D</R> |
<R>S&P 500 (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
1.35%D</R> |
<R>MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
37.26% |
2.31% |
-3.82%D</R> |
<R>Money Market |
4.82% |
2.27% |
3.67%</R> |
<R>* The returns shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
A From March 3, 1997.
B From February 4, 1998.
C From April 28, 1998.
D From September 21, 2000.
E From June 18, 2001.
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Transportation Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Transportation companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Automobiles & Components Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Automobiles & Components companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Banks Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Bank companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Biotechnology Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Biotechnology companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Capital Markets Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Capital Markets companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Chemicals Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Chemicals companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Communications Equipment Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Communications Equipment companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Computers & Peripherals Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Computers companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
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Fund Summary - continued
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Construction & Housing Custom Index is a U.S. market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Construction & Housing Custom companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Consumer Discretionary Index is a U.S. market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Consumer Discretionary companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Consumer Staples Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Consumer Staples companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Aerospace & Defense Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Aerospace & Defense companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Energy Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Energy companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Energy Equipment & Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Energy Equipment & Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Industrials Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Industrials companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Financials Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Financials companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
S&P®/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of companies that produce gold and related products, including companies that mine or process gold and the South African finance houses which primarily invest in, but do not operate, gold mines.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Health Care Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Health Care companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Thrifts & Mortgage Finance companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Capital Goods Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Capital Goods companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Insurance Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Insurance companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market IT Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of IT Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Consumer Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Consumer Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Materials Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Materials companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Health Care Providers & Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Health Care Providers & Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Health Care Equipment & Supplies Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Health Care Equipment & Supplies companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Media Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Media companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
S&P Custom Natural Gas Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of companies whose main charter is to distribute and transmit natural and manufactured gas.
Goldman Sachs Natural Resources Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of companies in the natural resources sector.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Information Technology Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Information Technology companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
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Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Pharmaceuticals Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Pharmaceuticals companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Retailing Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Retailing companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Software & Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Software & Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Telecommunications Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Investable Market Utilities Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Utilities companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index.
The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell shares of a fund.
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
Sales charge (load) on purchases and reinvested distributions |
None |
Deferred sales charge (load) on redemptions |
None |
Redemption fee for the Select stock funds on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)A |
0.75% |
A A redemption fee may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your fund balance falls below the balance minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.
<R>Annual operating expenses (paid from fund or class assets, as applicable)</r>
<R>Air Transportation |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.43%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.00%</R> |
<R>Automotive |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.85%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.42%</R> |
<R>Banking |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.37%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.37%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.33%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.90%</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.43%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.99%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.38%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.94%</R> |
<R>Computers |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.38%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.95%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.39%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.95%</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.58%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.14%</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.44%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual class operating expensesC |
1.01%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.35%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.92%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.35%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.91%</R> |
<R>Energy |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.33%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.89%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.32%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.88%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.55%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.11%</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.36%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Gold |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.33%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual class operating expensesC |
0.90%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.32%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.88%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.37%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.43%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.99%</R> |
<R>Industrials |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.47%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.03%</R> |
<R>Insurance |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.41%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.98%</R> |
<R>IT Services |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.62%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.19%</R> |
<R>Leisure |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.39%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.96%</R> |
<R>Materials |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.45%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual class operating expensesC |
1.01%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.39%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.95%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.37%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.47%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.04%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.34%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.90%</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.37%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.44%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.00%</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expensesB |
0.59%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.16%</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.46%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.02%</R> |
<R>Retailing |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.49%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.06%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.35%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.92%</R> |
<R>Technology |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.39%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.95%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.42%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual class operating expensesC |
0.99%</R> |
<R>Transportation |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.47%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
1.03%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
Management fee |
0.57%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.36%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Wireless |
Management fee |
0.56%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.41%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesA |
0.97%</R> |
<R>Money Market |
Management fee |
0.24%</R> |
<R> |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None</R> |
<R> |
Other expenses |
0.15%</R> |
<R> |
Total annual fund operating expensesD |
0.39%</R> |
<R>A Effective January 1, 2007, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse each fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed 1.15%. These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
<R>B Based on historical expenses, adjusted to reflect current fees.</R>
<R>C Effective January 1, 2007, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the class of shares of each fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed 1.15%. These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
<R>D Effective February 1, 2005, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed 1.25%. These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the funds with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
<R>Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of each fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of each fund are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:</R>
<R>Air Transportation |
1 year |
$ 102</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 318</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 552</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,225</R> |
<R>Automotive |
1 year |
$ 145</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 449</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 776</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,702</R> |
<R>Banking |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
1 year |
$ 92</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 287</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 498</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,108</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
1 year |
$ 108</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 337</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 585</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,294</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
1 year |
$ 96</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 300</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 520</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,155</R> |
<R>Computers |
1 year |
$ 97</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 303</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 525</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,166</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
1 year |
$ 97</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 303</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 525</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,166</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
1 year |
$ 116</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 362</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 628</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,386</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples* |
1 year |
$ 103</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 322</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 558</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,236</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
1 year |
$ 94</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 293</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 509</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,131</R> |
<R>Electronics |
1 year |
$ 93</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 290</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 504</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,120</R> |
<R>Energy |
1 year |
$ 91</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 284</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 493</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,096</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
1 year |
$ 90</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 281</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 488</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,084</R> |
<R>Environmental |
1 year |
$ 113</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 353</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 612</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,352</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Gold* |
1 year |
$ 92</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 287</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 498</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,108</R> |
<R>Health Care |
1 year |
$ 90</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 281</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 488</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,084</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
1 year |
$ 101</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 315</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 547</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,213</R> |
<R>Industrials |
1 year |
$ 105</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 328</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 569</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,259</R> |
<R>Insurance |
1 year |
$ 100</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 312</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 542</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,201</R> |
<R>IT Services |
1 year |
$ 121</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 378</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 654</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,443</R> |
<R>Leisure |
1 year |
$ 98</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 306</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 531</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,178</R> |
<R>Materials* |
1 year |
$ 103</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 322</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 558</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,236</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
1 year |
$ 97</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 303</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 525</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,166</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
1 year |
$ 106</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 331</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 574</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,271</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
1 year |
$ 92</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 287</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 498</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,108</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
1 year |
$ 102</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 318</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 552</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,225</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
1 year |
$ 127</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 397</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 686</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,511</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
1 year |
$ 104</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 325</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 563</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,248</R> |
<R>Retailing |
1 year |
$ 108</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 337</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 585</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,294</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
1 year |
$ 94</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 293</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 509</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,131</R> |
<R>Technology |
1 year |
$ 97</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 303</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 525</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,166</R> |
<R>Telecommunications* |
1 year |
$ 101</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 315</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 547</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,213</R> |
<R>Transportation |
1 year |
$ 105</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 328</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 569</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,259</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
1 year |
$ 95</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 296</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 515</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,143</R> |
<R>Wireless |
1 year |
$ 99</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 309</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 536</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 1,190</R> |
<R>Money Market |
1 year |
$ 40</R> |
<R> |
3 years |
$ 125</R> |
<R> |
5 years |
$ 219</R> |
<R> |
10 years |
$ 493</R> |
<R>* The expenses shown above are for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
Prospectus
The Select Stock Funds
Principal Investment Strategies
<R>Air Transportation</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the regional, national, and international movement of passengers, mail, and freight via aircraft. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, major airlines, commuter airlines, air cargo and express delivery operators, airfreight forwarders, and companies that provide equipment or services to these companies, such as aviation service firms and manufacturers of aeronautical equipment.
<R>Automotive</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, marketing or sale of automobiles, trucks, specialty vehicles, parts, tires, and related services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, auto, truck, motorcycle, and scooter manufacturers; manufacturers of auto components and accessories; tire and rubber manufacturers; and auto dealers, gas stations, and other automotive retailers.
<R>Banking</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in banking. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in banking activities.
<R>Biotechnology</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of various biotechnological products, services, and processes and companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances in biotechnology. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products based in whole or in part on genetic analysis and genetic engineering.
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in stock brokerage, commodity brokerage, investment banking, tax-advantaged investment or investment sales, investment management, or related investment advisory services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, investment management firms; institutions providing custody services; investment banks; brokerage and asset management firms; and other financial institutions engaged in capital markets.
<R>Chemicals</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture or marketing of products or services related to the chemical process industries. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies that produce industrial and basic chemicals, including plastics, synthetic fibers, and commodity-based paints and pigments; producers of fertilizer and other agriculture-related chemical products; manufacturers of industrial gases; and companies that produce adhesives, sealants, and other high value-added chemicals.
<R>Communications Equipment</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of communications equipment and products, including LANs, WANs, routers, telephones, switchboards and exchanges.
<R>Computers</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in research, design, development, manufacture or distribution of products, processes, or services that relate to currently available or experimental hardware technology within the computer industry. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of personal computers, servers, mainframes and workstations, including ATMs; and manufacturers of electronic computer components and peripherals, including data storage components, motherboards, audio and video cards, monitors, keyboards, printers, and other peripherals, and providers of related services.
<R>Construction and Housing</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the design and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and public works facilities, as well as companies engaged in the manufacture, supply, distribution, or sale of construction and housing products or services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, residential construction companies and manufacturers of prefabricated houses; owners and operators of home and garden improvement retail stores; manufacturers of building components and home improvement products and equipment; manufacturers of construction materials including sand, clay, gypsum, lime, aggregates, cement, concrete and bricks; companies engaged in real estate ownership, development, or management; and companies engaged in non-residential construction, including civil engineering companies and large-scale contractors.
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<R>Consumer Discretionary</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture and distribution of consumer discretionary products and services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Consumer discretionary products and services are non-essential products and services whose demand tends to increase as consumers' disposable income increases, such as automobiles, apparel, electronics, home furnishings, and travel and leisure products and services.
These companies may include, for example, publishers; catalog and internet retailers; department stores and specialty retailers including apparel, electronics, automotive, and home furnishing stores; manufacturers of auto parts and accessories, tire and rubber, autos, motorcycles, and scooters; manufacturers of consumer electronic products, including TVs and DVD players; manufacturers of household appliances and home furnishings; residential construction companies; manufacturers of leisure products; manufacturers of apparel, accessories, footwear, textiles, and luxury goods; gaming facility, hotel, cruise and travel agency owners and operators; restaurants and caterers; companies providing educational, home security, legal, and personal services; advertising and public relations companies; and TV and cable companies.
<R>Consumer Staples</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Consumer staples tend to be essential products whose demand remains stable over economic cycles, such as food, beverages, tobacco, and household and personal care products.
These companies may include, for example, drug stores and pharmacies; retail food stores and super centers; producers of packaged foods and tobacco products; breweries, vintners, distillers, and non-alcoholic beverage producers; producers of agricultural products; and producers of non-durable household products and personal and beauty care products.
<R>Defense and Aerospace</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, manufacture or sale of products or services related to the defense or aerospace industries. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of civil or military aerospace and defense equipment, parts, or products, including defense electronics and space equipment.
<R>Electronics</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, manufacture, or sale of electronic components (semiconductors, connectors, printed circuit boards and other components); equipment vendors to electronic component manufacturers; electronic component distributors; and electronic instruments and electronic systems vendors. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturers and manufacturers of electronic equipment, instruments or components.
<R>Energy</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies in the energy field, including the conventional areas of oil, gas, electricity and coal, and newer sources of energy such as nuclear, geothermal, oil shale and solar power. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Energy products and services are those related to the exploration, extraction, production, sale, or distribution of energy resources, including oil, gas, electricity, coal, and nuclear, geothermal, and solar power.
These companies may include, for example, integrated oil companies; drilling contractors and rig owners; drilling rig and equipment manufacturers and providers of supplies and services to companies engaged in oil and gas drilling; companies engaged in the exploration, production, refining, or marketing of oil, gas, and/or refined products; and companies involved in the production and mining of coal, related products, and other consumable fuels.
<R>Energy Service</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies in the energy service field, including those that provide services and equipment to the conventional areas of oil, gas, electricity and coal, and newer sources of energy such as nuclear, geothermal, oil shale, and solar power. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, drilling contractors and rig owners; drilling rig and equipment manufacturers; and providers of supplies, equipment, and services to companies engaged in oil and gas drilling.
<R>Environmental</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture or distribution of products, processes or services related to waste management, pollution control or reduction, conservation, improving the environment or other environmental concerns. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies involved in the transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous or other wastes; transforming waste into energy; recycling; and participating in remedial projects, including groundwater and underground storage tank decontamination, asbestos cleanup, and emergency cleanup response. They may also include companies involved in the detection, analysis, evaluation, and treatment of both existing and potential environmental problems such as contaminated water, air pollution, and acid rain; companies that provide sanitation or filtration equipment or services; companies involved in the reduction of hazardous emissions or other pollution reduction or prevention efforts; companies that provide design, engineering, construction, and consulting services to companies engaged in waste management or pollution control; and companies that are manufacturing wind turbines, electric utilities with geothermal-fired plants, or organic foods suppliers.
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<R>Financial Services</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies that provide financial services to consumers and industry. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, investment banks; brokerage and asset management firms; companies providing life, health, and/or property and casualty insurance; commercial banks; financial institutions providing mortgages and mortgage-related services; providers of personal loans and other consumer finance services; credit agencies; stock exchanges; investment management firms; institutions providing custody services; reinsurance companies; and companies that manage and develop real estate including REITs.
<R>Gold</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or, to a lesser degree, in silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals and minerals. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in gold-related activities, and in gold bullion or coins.
Gold-related activities may include exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or the manufacture or distribution of gold products such as jewelry, watches, and gold foil and leaf. Companies principally engaged in gold-related activities may also include companies that invest in other companies engaged in gold-related activities. FMR treats investments in instruments whose value is linked to the price of gold as investments in gold bullion or coins.
FMR may also invest the fund's assets in other precious metals in the form of bullion, coins, instruments whose value is linked to the price of precious metals, and securities of companies that manufacture and distribute precious metal and minerals products (such as jewelry, watches, and metal foils and leaf) and companies that invest in other companies engaged in other precious metal and mineral-related activities.
<R>Health Care</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, manufacture, or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health care or medicine. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products based on biotechnology research; companies engaged in research, development, or production of pharmaceuticals, including veterinary drugs; manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers of health care equipment, devices, and supplies including drug delivery systems and eye care products; and owners and operators of health care facilities, HMOs, and other managed plans.
<R></r>Home Finance
The fund invests primarily in companies providing mortgages and other consumer loans and related services associated with home finance. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies include, for example, financial institutions providing mortgages and mortgage-related services.
<R>Industrial Equipment </r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution or service of products and equipment for the industrial sector, including integrated producers of capital equipment (such as general industrial machinery, farm equipment, and computers), parts suppliers and subcontractors. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of civil or military aerospace and defense equipment; manufacturers of building components and home improvement products and equipment; companies engaged in non-residential construction; producers of electric cables and wires, electrical components or equipment; manufacturers of power-generating equipment and other heavy electrical equipment; manufacturers of construction and farm machinery and heavy trucks; manufacturers of industrial machinery and industrial components; trading companies and other distributors of industrial equipment and products; and other diversified industrial companies.
<R>Industrials</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply, or sale of industrial products, services, or equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Industrial products, services and equipment, such as capital goods, construction services, machinery, commercial services, and transportation, are generally considered to be sensitive to the business cycle.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of civil or military aerospace and defense equipment, building components, and home improvement products and equipment; civil engineering companies and large-scale contractors; companies that produce electrical components or equipment; manufacturers of industrial machinery and industrial components and products; providers of commercial printing services and electronic data processing services; companies providing business support services and office supplies, environmental and facilities maintenance; companies providing transportation services; and airport, road, rail tracks and marine port owners and providers of related services.
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<R>Insurance</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in underwriting, reinsuring, selling, distributing, or placing of property and casualty, life, or health insurance. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies providing life, health, and/or property and casualty insurance; and reinsurance companies.
<R>IT Services</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in providing information technology services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Information technology services, or IT services, involve the development and maintenance of telephone, computer, or data networks for businesses and other organizations.
These companies may include, for example, providers of information technology and systems integration services, electronic data processing, and business outsourcing services.
<R>Leisure</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, production, or distribution of goods or services in the leisure industries. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, gaming facility, hotel, cruise and travel agency owners and operators; sports, fitness, and amusement center operators; restaurants, caterers, other consumer services companies; manufacturers of leisure products and equipment; owners and operators of TV and cable companies; and other companies that produce or sell entertainment and other leisure products and services.
<R>Materials </r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Materials refers to industrial or agricultural materials and unfinished goods, such as chemicals, gases, metals, or other natural or synthetic materials.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of sand, lime, concrete and other building materials, metal, glass, plastic, or cardboard containers or packaging; producers of industrial and basic chemicals, including plastics, synthetic fibers, and commodity-based paints and pigments; fertilizer and other agriculture-related chemical products; companies that produce adhesives, sealants, and other high value-added chemicals; producers of aluminum and related materials; companies engaged in producing and extracting metals and minerals; producers of gold, iron, steel, and companies mining precious metals and minerals; and manufacturers of timber, related wood products, and paper.
<R>Medical Delivery</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the ownership or management of hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, and other companies specializing in the delivery of health care services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, owners and operators of health care facilities, HMOs, and other managed plans; other health care providers and health care service companies; and distributors and wholesalers of health care products.
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply or sale of medical equipment and devices and related technologies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of health care equipment and supplies including drug delivery systems and eye care products.
<R>Multimedia</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, production, sale and distribution of goods or services used in the broadcast and media industries. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, print and online advertising and public relations companies; TV and cable companies; publishers; and companies that produce and sell entertainment and other media products and services.
<R>Natural Gas</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the production, transmission, and distribution of natural gas, and involved in the exploration of potential natural gas sources, as well as those companies that provide services and equipment to natural gas producers, refineries, cogeneration facilities, converters, and distributors. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
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These companies may include, for example, companies involved in the production, refinement, transmission, distribution, marketing, control, or measurement of natural gas; companies involved in exploration of potential natural gas sources; companies involved in natural gas research or experimentation; companies working toward the solution of energy problems, such as energy conservation or pollution control through the use of natural gas; companies working toward technological advances in the natural gas field; drilling contractors and other companies providing equipment or services related to, or engaged in, the exploration and production of oil and gas, including the drilling, evaluation and completion of oil and gas wells; integrated oil companies; and companies engaged in the refining and marketing of oil, gas and/or refined products.
<R>Natural Resources</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies that own or develop natural resources, or supply goods and services to such companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in owning or developing natural resources, or supplying goods and services to such companies, and in precious metals.
These companies may include, for example, companies involved either directly or through subsidiaries in exploring, mining, refining, processing, transporting, fabricating, dealing in, or owning natural resources. Natural resources include precious metals (e.g., gold, platinum, and silver), ferrous and nonferrous metals (e.g., iron, aluminum, and copper), strategic metals (e.g., uranium and titanium), hydrocarbons (e.g., coal, oil, and natural gases), chemicals, paper and forest products, real estate, food, textile and tobacco products, and other basic commodities. FMR treats investments in instruments whose value is linked to the price of precious metals as investments in precious metals.
<R>Networking and Infrastructure</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, sale or distribution of products, services or technologies that support the flow of electronic information, including voice, data, images and commercial transactions. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, providers of telecommunications and networking equipment, data storage, systems software, internet hardware including servers, routers, switches, and related equipment, systems for data encryption and security, internet services including hosting and commercial exchanges, fiber optics, satellites, cable equipment, and other companies involved in supporting the flow of information.
<R>Paper and Forest Products</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, research, sale, or distribution of paper products, packaging products, building materials (such as lumber and paneling products), and other products related to the paper and forest products industry. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, paper production and office product companies, printers, publishers, and real estate investment trusts that own or deal in forest products.
<R>Pharmaceuticals</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale, or distribution of pharmaceuticals and drugs of all types. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, pharmaceutical companies and other companies involved in the research, development, manufacture, sale, or distribution of drugs, including companies that facilitate the testing or regulatory approval of drugs.
<R>Retailing</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in merchandising finished goods and services primarily to individual consumers. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, department stores and specialty retailers including apparel, electronics, automotive, and home furnishing stores; catalog and internet retailers; restaurants and caterers; drug stores and pharmacies; and retail food stores and super centers. In managing the fund, FMR generally does not emphasize retailers of consumer staples such as food and drug stores.
<R>Software and Computer Services</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in research, design, production or distribution of products or processes that relate to software or information-based services. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies developing and marketing internet software and services; providers of information technology and systems integration services; providers of commercial data processing and/or business outsourcing services; companies developing and producing database management, home entertainment, and educational and specialty software; and other software and services companies.
<R>Technology</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies which FMR believes have, or will develop, products, processes or services that will provide or will benefit significantly from technological advances and improvements. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of communications equipment, products, and services, personal computers and other computer hardware components and peripherals; companies developing and marketing internet software and services; providers of information technology and systems integration services; providers of commercial data processing and/or business outsourcing services; companies developing and producing database management, home entertainment, and educational and specialty software; manufacturers of electronic equipment, instruments or components, including copiers and faxes; semiconductor and related equipment manufacturers; and other information technology companies.
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<R>Telecommunications </r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications services or communications equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, providers of communications and high-density data transmission services and equipment; operators of fixed-line telecommunications networks; and providers of cellular or wireless communications services and equipment. In managing the fund FMR generally emphasizes communications services companies and not communications equipment companies.
<R>Transportation </r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in providing transportation services or companies engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, or sale of transportation equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies providing air freight or passenger air, maritime, rail, or land transportation and services; and airport, road, rail tracks and marine port owners and providers of related services.
<R>Utilities Growth</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies in the utilities industry and companies deriving a majority of their revenues from their utility operations. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies that produce electricity, including nuclear and non-nuclear facilities; companies that distribute and transmit natural and manufactured gas; water treatment and other utility companies; and other companies that operate as independent power producers, gas and power marketing and trading specialists and/or integrated energy merchants. In managing the fund FMR generally emphasizes power and gas utilities and not telephone companies and telecommunications utilities.
<R>Wireless</r>
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in activities relating to wireless communications services or products. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, companies involved in cellular communications, paging, mobile radio, wireless LANs, microwave transmission, personal communications devices and networks, related software, or other companies with products or services related to wireless communications.
The following applies to all Select Stock Funds. See the sections above for information unique to each Select Stock Fund.
Each fund seeks capital appreciation.
FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
<R>FMR normally invests each fund's assets primarily in common stocks (and potentially in precious metals for Gold and Natural Resources).</R>
Each fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of some funds' assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, each fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The funds are considered non-diversified (except for Banking, Financial Services, and Home Finance which are diversified funds).
In buying and selling securities for a fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend a fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease a fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
Each fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. Those policies cannot be changed without a vote of the affected fund's shareholders. Each fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. Those policies can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the affected fund.
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
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Principal Investment Risks
Many factors affect each fund's performance. A fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. A fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates each fund's investments in a particular industry or group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that industry or group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of each fund (except Banking, Financial Services, and Home Finance) in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
The following factors can significantly affect a fund's performance:
Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single industry or a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that industry or group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.
The air transportation industry can be significantly affected by competition within the industry, domestic and foreign economies, government regulation, labor relations, and the price of fuel. Airline deregulation has substantially diminished the government's role in the air transport industry while promoting an increased level of competition. However, regulations and policies of various domestic and foreign governments can still affect the profitability of individual carriers as well as the entire industry.
The automotive industry can be highly cyclical, and companies in the industry may suffer periodic operating losses. The industry can be significantly affected by labor relations and fluctuating component prices. While most of the major manufacturers are large, financially strong companies, many others are small and can be non-diversified in both product line and customer base.
The banking industry can be significantly affected by the recent adoption of legislation that has reduced the separation between commercial and investment banking businesses and changed the laws governing capitalization and the savings and loan industry. While providing diversification, this new legislation could expose banks to well-established competitors, particularly as the historical distinctions between banks and other financial institutions erode. Increased competition can also result from the broadening of regional and national interstate banking powers, which has already reduced the number of publicly traded banks. In addition, general economic conditions are important to banks that face exposure to credit losses and can be significantly affected by changes in interest rates.
The biotechnology industry can be significantly affected by patent considerations, intense competition, rapid technological change and obsolescence, and government regulation. Biotechnology companies can have persistent losses during a new product's transition from development to production, and revenue patterns can be erratic.
The brokerage and investment management industry can be significantly affected by changes in regulations, brokerage commission structure, and a competitive environment combined with the high operating leverage inherent in companies in this industry. The performance of companies in this industry can be closely tied to the stock and bond markets and can suffer during market declines. Revenues can depend on overall market activity.
The chemical industry can be significantly affected by intense competition, product obsolescence, raw materials prices, and government regulation. As regulations are developed and enforced, chemical companies could be required to alter or cease production of a product, to pay fines, to pay for cleaning up a disposal site, or to agree to restrictions on their operations. In addition, some of the materials and processes used by these companies involve hazardous components. There can be risks associated with their production, handling, and disposal.
The communications equipment industry can be significantly affected by failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, financing or regulatory approval, intense competition, product compatibility, consumer preferences, corporate capital expenditures, and rapid obsolescence.
The computer industry can be significantly affected by competitive pressures. For example, as product cycles shorten and manufacturing capacity increases, these companies could become increasingly subject to aggressive pricing, which hampers profitability. Profitability can also be affected by changing domestic and international demand, research and development costs, availability and price of components, and product obsolescence.
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The construction and housing industry can be significantly affected by changes in government spending on housing subsidies, public works, and transportation facilities such as highways and airports, as well as changes in interest rates, consumer confidence and spending, taxation, demographic patterns, housing starts, and the level of new and existing home sales.
The consumer discretionary industries can be significantly affected by the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, and consumer confidence. Success can depend heavily on disposable household income and consumer spending. Changes in demographics and consumer tastes can also affect the demand for, and success of, consumer discretionary products.
The consumer staples industries can be significantly affected by demographic and product trends, competitive pricing, food fads, marketing campaigns, and environmental factors, as well as the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, and consumer confidence. In the United States, the agricultural products industry is subject to regulation by numerous federal and state government agencies.
The defense and aerospace industry can be significantly affected by government defense and aerospace regulation and spending policies because companies involved in the defense and aerospace industry rely to a large extent on U.S. (and other) government demand for their products and services.
The electronics industry can be significantly affected by rapid obsolescence, intense competition, and global demand.
The energy industries can be significantly affected by fluctuations in energy prices and supply and demand of energy fuels caused by events relating to international politics, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, weather or meteorological events, and tax and other government regulations.
The energy service industry can be significantly affected by the supply of and demand for specific products or services, the supply of and demand for oil and gas, the price of oil and gas, exploration and production spending, government regulation, world events, weather or meteorological events, and economic conditions.
The environmental industry can be significantly affected by intense competition and legislation resulting in more strict government regulations and enforcement policies for both commercial and governmental generators of waste materials as well as specific expenditures designated for remedial cleanup efforts. As regulations are developed and enforced, companies could be required to alter or cease production of a product or service or to agree to restrictions on their operations. In addition, hazardous materials involved in environmental industries can present significant liability risk.
The financials industries are subject to extensive government regulation which can limit both the amounts and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and the interest rates and fees they can charge. Profitability can be largely dependent on the availability and cost of capital funds and the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, and can fluctuate significantly when interest rates change. Credit losses resulting from financial difficulties of borrowers can negatively affect the financial services industries. Insurance companies can be subject to severe price competition. The financial services industries are currently undergoing relatively rapid change as existing distinctions between financial service segments become less clear. For example, recent business combinations have included insurance, finance, and securities brokerage under single ownership. Some primarily retail corporations have expanded into securities and insurance industries.
The gold industry can be significantly affected by international monetary and political developments such as currency devaluations or revaluations, central bank movements, economic and social conditions within a country, trade imbalances, or trade or currency restrictions between countries. The prices of gold and other precious metal mining securities can be subject to substantial fluctuations over short periods of time.
The health care industries are subject to government regulation and reimbursement rates, as well as government approval of products and services, which could have a significant effect on price and availability. Furthermore, the types of products or services produced or provided by health care companies quickly can become obsolete. In addition, pharmaceutical companies and other companies in the health care industries can be significantly affected by patent expirations.
The home finance industry can be significantly affected by regulatory changes, interest rate movements, home mortgage demand, refinancing activity, and residential delinquency trends. The residential real estate finance industry has changed rapidly over the last decade. Regulatory changes at federally insured institutions, in response to a high failure rate, have mandated higher capital ratios and more prudent underwriting. This reduced capacity has created growth opportunities for uninsured companies and secondary market products to fill unmet demand for home finance. Change continues in the origination, packaging, selling, holding, and insuring of home finance products.
The industrial equipment industry can be significantly affected by overall capital spending levels, which are influenced by an individual company's profitability and broader factors such as interest rates and foreign competition. The industrial equipment industry can also be significantly affected by economic cycles, technical obsolescence, labor relations, and government regulations.
The industrials industries can be significantly affected by general economic trends, including employment, economic growth, and interest rates, changes in consumer sentiment and spending, commodity prices, legislation, government regulation and spending, import controls, and worldwide competition. For example, commodity price declines and unit volume reductions resulting from an over-supply of materials used in industrials industries can adversely affect those industries. Furthermore, a company in the industrials industries can be subject to liability for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control.
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The insurance industry can be significantly affected by interest rates, general economic conditions, and price and marketing competition. Property and casualty insurance profits can be affected by weather catastrophes and other natural disasters. Life and health insurance profits can be affected by mortality and morbidity rates. Insurance companies can be adversely affected by inadequacy of cash reserves, the inability to collect from reinsurance carriers, liability for the coverage of environmental clean-up costs from past years, and as yet unanticipated liabilities. Also, insurance companies are subject to extensive government regulation, including the imposition of maximum rate levels, and can be adversely affected by proposed or potential tax law changes.
The IT services industry can be significantly affected by competitive pressures, such as technological developments, fixed-rate pricing, and the ability to attract and retain skilled employees. The success of companies that provide IT services is, in part, subject to continued demand for these services as companies and other organizations seek alternative, cost-effective means to meet their economic goals.
The leisure industry can be significantly affected by the performance of the overall economy, changing consumer tastes, and intense competition. The industry has reacted strongly to technological developments and to the threat of government regulation.
The materials industries can be significantly affected by the level and volatility of commodity prices, the exchange value of the dollar, import controls, and worldwide competition. At times, worldwide production of materials has exceeded demand as a result of over-building or economic downturns, which has led to commodity price declines and unit price reductions. Companies in these industries can also be adversely affected by liability for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control.
The medical delivery industry is subject to extensive government regulation and can be significantly affected by government reimbursement for medical expenses. Federal and state governments provide a substantial percentage of revenues to health care service providers via Medicare and Medicaid. The industry can also be significantly affected by rising costs of medical products and services, pricing pressure from health maintenance organizations, and an increased emphasis on outpatient services.
The medical equipment and systems industry can be significantly affected by patent considerations, rapid technological change and obsolescence, government regulation, and government reimbursement for medical expenses.
The multimedia industry can be significantly affected by the federal deregulation of cable and broadcasting, competitive pressures, and government regulation, including regulation of the concentration of investment in AM, FM, or TV stations.
The natural gas industry is subject to changes in price and supply of both conventional and alternative energy sources. Swift price and supply fluctuations can be caused by events relating to international politics, energy conservation, the success of energy source exploration projects, and tax and other domestic and foreign government regulations.
The natural resources industries can be significantly affected by events relating to international political and economic developments, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, commodity prices, and tax and other government regulations.
The networking and infrastructure industry is rapidly evolving and can be significantly affected by corporate capital expenditures and competitive pressures. Products and services in the networking and infrastructure industry can be subject to rapid obsolescence due to technological innovation or changing consumer preferences.
The paper and forest products industry can be significantly affected by the health of the economy, worldwide production capacity, and interest rates, which can affect product pricing, costs, and operating margins. These variables can also affect the level of industry and consumer capital spending for paper and forest products.
The pharmaceuticals industry can be significantly affected by government approval of products and services, government regulation and reimbursement rates, patent expirations, and intense competition.
The retail industry can be significantly affected by consumer spending, which is affected by general economic conditions and consumer confidence levels. The retailing industry is highly competitive, and a company's success can be tied to its ability to anticipate changing consumer tastes.
The software and computer services industry can be significantly affected by intense competition, aggressive pricing, technological innovation, and product obsolescence.
The technology industries can be significantly affected by obsolescence of existing technology, short product cycles, falling prices and profits, competition from new market entrants, and general economic conditions.
The telecom services industries, particularly telephone operating companies, are subject to both federal and state government regulations of rates of return and services that may be offered. Many telecommunications companies fiercely compete for market share.
The transportation industry can be significantly affected by changes in the economy, fuel prices, labor relations, and insurance costs. The trend in the United States has been to deregulate the transportation industry, which could have a favorable long-term effect, but future government decisions could adversely affect transportation companies.
The utilities industries can be significantly affected by government regulation, financing difficulties, supply and demand of services or fuel, changes in taxation, and natural resource conservation.
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The wireless industry can be significantly affected by failure or delays in obtaining financing or regulatory approval, intense competition, product incompatibility, changing consumer preferences, and rapid obsolescence. Wireless network operators can also face significant capital expenditures to build networks of critical mass, and can carry heavy debt burdens from financings.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect a fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Select Money Market Fund
Investment Objective
<R>Money Market seeks to provide high current income, consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.</r>
Principal Investment Strategies
FMR invests the fund's assets in U.S. dollar-denominated money market securities of domestic and foreign issuers and repurchase agreements. FMR also may enter into reverse repurchase agreements for the fund.
FMR will invest more than 25% of the fund's total assets in the financial services industries.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR complies with industry-standard regulatory requirements for money market funds regarding the quality, maturity, and diversification of the fund's investments. FMR stresses maintaining a stable $1.00 share price, liquidity, and income.
Description of Principal Security Types
Money market securities are high-quality, short-term securities that pay a fixed, variable, or floating interest rate. Securities are often specifically structured so that they are eligible investments for a money market fund. For example, in order to satisfy the maturity restrictions for a money market fund, some money market securities have demand or put features, which have the effect of shortening the security's maturity. Money market securities include bank certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances, bank time deposits, notes, commercial paper, and U.S. Government securities. Certain issuers of U.S. Government securities, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, are sponsored or chartered by Congress but their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.
A repurchase agreement is an agreement to buy a security at one price and a simultaneous agreement to sell it back at an agreed-upon price.
Principal Investment Risks
Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's yield will change daily based on changes in interest rates and other market conditions. Although the fund is managed to maintain a stable $1.00 share price, there is no guarantee that the fund will be able to do so. For example, a major increase in interest rates or a decrease in the credit quality of the issuer of one of the fund's investments could cause the fund's share price to decrease.
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
Interest Rate Changes. Money market securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a money market security can fall when interest rates rise and can rise when interest rates fall. Securities with longer maturities and the securities of issuers in the financial services sector can be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Short-term securities tend to react to changes in short-term interest rates.
Foreign Exposure. Issuers located in foreign countries and entities providing credit support or a maturity-shortening structure that are located in foreign countries can involve increased risks. Extensive public information about the issuer or provider may not be available and unfavorable political, economic, or governmental developments could affect the value of the security.
Financial Services Exposure. Financial services companies are highly dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of securities of issuers in the financial services sector can be sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's credit quality or value. Entities providing credit support or a maturity-shortening structure also can be affected by these types of changes. If the structure of a security fails to function as intended, the security could decline in value.
Each fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The Select money market fund is also open for business on Good Friday, and may be open in the event of an unexpected close of the NYSE if the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) and/or the principal bond markets (as recommended by the Bond Market Association) are open.
<R>Each fund's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates each fund's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Each fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing the fund's NAV. Fidelity calculates net asset value separately for each class of shares of a multiple class fund.</R>
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To the extent that each fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of a fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The Select money market fund's assets are valued on the basis of amortized cost.
Each Select stock fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before a fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent a fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. A fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While each Select stock fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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Fidelity Investments was established in 1946 to manage one of America's first mutual funds. Today, Fidelity is the largest mutual fund company in the country, and is known as an innovative provider of high-quality financial services to individuals and institutions.
In addition to its mutual fund business, the company operates one of America's leading brokerage firms, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fidelity is also a leader in providing tax-advantaged retirement plans for individuals investing on their own or through their employer.
You may buy or sell shares of a fund through a Fidelity brokerage account or a Fidelity mutual fund account. If you buy or sell shares of a fund (other than by exchange) through a Fidelity brokerage account, your transactions generally involve your Fidelity brokerage core (a settlement vehicle included as part of your Fidelity brokerage account).
If you do not currently have a Fidelity brokerage account or a Fidelity mutual fund account and would like to invest in a fund, you may need to complete an application. For more information about a Fidelity brokerage account or a Fidelity mutual fund account, please visit Fidelity's web site at www.fidelity.com, call 1-800-FIDELITY, or visit a Fidelity Investor Center (call 1-800-544-9797 for the center nearest you).
<R>You may also buy or sell shares of the funds through a retirement account (such as an IRA or an account funded through salary deduction) or an investment professional. Retirement specialists are available at 1-800-544-4774 to answer your questions about Fidelity retirement products. If you buy or sell shares of a fund through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging shares of the fund and the account features, policies, and fees may differ from those discussed in this prospectus. Fees in addition to those discussed in this prospectus may also apply. For example, you may be charged a transaction fee if you buy or sell shares of a fund through a non-Fidelity broker or other investment professional.</R>
Buying and Selling Information |
Internet www.fidelity.com |
Phone Fidelity Automated Service Telephone (FAST®) 1-800-544-5555 To reach a Fidelity representative 1-800-544-6666 |
Additional purchases: Redemptions: |
TDD - Service for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired 1-800-544-0118 (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern time) |
You should include the following information with any order to buy, sell, or exchange shares: · Your name; · Your account number; · Name of fund whose shares you want to buy or sell; and · Dollar amount or number of shares you want to buy or sell. |
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone or electronically, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity). In addition, the level and type of service available may be restricted based on criteria established by Fidelity.
Minimums |
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Initial Purchase |
$2,500 |
For Fidelity Simplified Employee Pension-IRA and Keogh accounts, and Non-Fidelity Prototype Retirement accounts |
$500 |
Through regular investment plans in Fidelity Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and Rollover IRAsA |
$200 |
Subsequent Purchase |
$250 |
Through regular investment plans |
$100 |
Balance |
$2,000 |
For Fidelity Simplified Employee Pension-IRA and Keogh accounts, and Non-Fidelity Prototype Retirement accounts |
$500 |
<R>A Requires monthly purchases of $200 until fund balance is $2,500 worth of shares.</R>
There is no minimum balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for investments through Portfolio Advisory ServicesSM , a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or fund positions opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts.
In addition, each fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
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A fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, a fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to that fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to a fund (such as brokerage commissions, or spreads paid to dealers who sell money market instruments to a fund), disrupting portfolio management strategies, or diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares for each Select stock fund. However, there is the risk that the funds' policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. A fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
FMR anticipates that shareholders will purchase and sell shares of the Select money market fund frequently because the money market fund is designed to offer investors a liquid cash option. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has not adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of money market fund shares and the Select money market fund accommodates frequent trading.
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the Select stock funds' policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from a fund. A fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The Select money market fund has no limit on purchase or exchange transactions. Each fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, each fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, each Select stock fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from each Select stock fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
<R>Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.</R>
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to a fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under a fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
Each Select stock fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the funds' satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity funds' policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity funds' Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity funds' Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to a fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by a fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The funds will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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The Select stock funds' Treasurer is authorized to suspend the funds' policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The Select stock funds do not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the funds' policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
The price to buy one share of each fund is the fund's NAV. Each fund's shares are sold without a sales charge.
Your shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after your investment is received in proper form.
Each fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Each fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
If you place an order to buy shares and your payment is not received and collected, your purchase may be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees a fund or Fidelity has incurred.
Certain financial institutions that have entered into sales agreements with Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than the time when fund shares are priced on the following business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution could be held liable for resulting fees or losses.
Under applicable anti-money laundering regulations and other federal regulations, purchase orders may be suspended, restricted, or canceled and the monies may be withheld.
The price to sell one share of the Select money market fund is the fund's NAV. The price to sell one share of each Select stock fund is the fund's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable.
For each Select stock fund, if you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the funds, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
<R>The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within a fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund, as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.</R>
Each fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
Each fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
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Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect a fund.
Each fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. If you hold your shares in a Fidelity mutual fund account and submit your request to Fidelity by mail, your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
The redemption proceeds are being transferred to a Fidelity mutual fund account with a different registration.
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker (including Fidelity Investor Centers), dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
<R>If you are selling some but not all of your shares, keep your fund balance above $2,000 worth of shares to keep your fund position open ($500 for fund balances in Fidelity Simplified Employee Pension-IRA and Keogh accounts, and Non-Fidelity Prototype Retirement accounts), except fund positions not subject to balance minimums.</R>
Redemption proceeds may be delayed until money from prior purchases sufficient to cover your redemption has been received and collected. This can take up to seven business days after a purchase.
Redemptions may be suspended or payment dates postponed when the NYSE is closed (other than weekends or holidays), when trading on the NYSE is restricted, or as permitted by the SEC.
Redemption proceeds may be paid in securities or other property rather than in cash if FMR determines it is in the best interests of a fund.
To sell shares issued with certificates, call Fidelity for instructions. Each fund no longer issues share certificates.
An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As a shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging shares of a fund for shares of other Fidelity funds.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
The funds may terminate or modify the exchange privileges in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
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The following features may be available to buy and sell shares of the funds or to move money to and from your account, depending on whether you are investing through a Fidelity brokerage account or a Fidelity mutual fund account. Please visit Fidelity's web site at www.fidelity.com or call 1-800-544-6666 for more information.
Electronic Funds Transfer: electronic money movement through the Automated Clearing House
- Make periodic (automatic) purchases of Fidelity fund shares or payments to your Fidelity brokerage account. - Make periodic (automatic) redemptions of Fidelity fund shares or withdrawals from your Fidelity brokerage account. |
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Wire: electronic money movement through the Federal Reserve wire system
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Automatic Transactions: periodic (automatic) transactions
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed to households, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of a fund. Call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, contact Fidelity in writing at P.O. Box 770001, Cincinnati, Ohio 45277-0002.
Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available at Fidelity's web site. To participate in Fidelity's electronic delivery program, call Fidelity or visit Fidelity's web site for more information.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions.
You may be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
<R>Fidelity may deduct a small balance maintenance fee of $12.00 from a fund balance with a value of less than $2,000 in shares. It is expected that fund balances will be valued on the second Friday in November of each calendar year. Fund positions opened after September 30 will not be subject to the fee for that calendar year. The fee, which is payable to Fidelity, is designed to offset in part the relatively higher costs of servicing smaller fund positions. This fee will not be deducted from fund positions opened after January 1 of that calendar year if those positions use regular investment plans.</r>
<R>You will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance if your fund balance falls below $2,000 worth of shares ($500 for fund balances in Fidelity Simplified Employee Pension-IRA and Keogh accounts, and Non-Fidelity Prototype Retirement accounts), for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may sell all of your shares and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the last calculated NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee for the Select stock funds, if applicable, on the day Fidelity closes your fund position. Certain fund positions are not subject to these balance requirements and will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.</r>
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Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
Each fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. Each fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
Each Select stock fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
Distributions you receive from the Select money market fund consist primarily of dividends. The Select money market fund normally declares dividends daily and pays them monthly.
Earning Dividends
For the Select money market fund, shares begin to earn dividends on the first business day following the day of purchase.
For the Select money market fund, shares earn dividends until, but not including, the next business day following the day of redemption.
When you exchange from a Select stock fund to Select Money Market, you will earn dividends the next business day. When you exchange from Select Money Market to a Select stock fund, you will earn dividends until, but not including, the next business day following the day of redemption. Exchange proceeds are paid from one Select fund to another in three business days. As a result, the delay in paying exchange proceeds when exchanging between Select Money Market and a Select stock fund could result in a lower or more volatile Select Money Market yield.
Neither Good Friday nor any day a fund is open despite an unexpected close of the NYSE will be considered a business day for purposes of exchanges into or out of any fund that is not open for business that day.
<R>When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for shares of each fund:</R>
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
2. Income-Earned Option. (Select stock funds only) Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund, automatically reinvested in additional shares of the fund, or paid in cash.
If the distribution option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current distribution option, visit Fidelity's web site at www.fidelity.com or call 1-800-544-6666 for more information.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
If your dividend check(s) remains uncashed for more than six months, your check(s) may be invested in additional shares of the fund at the next NAV calculated on the day of the investment.
As with any investment, your investment in a fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from each fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of each fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of each fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met). Because the Select money market fund's income is primarily derived from interest, dividends from the fund generally will not qualify for the long-term capital gains tax rates available to individuals.
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from a fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option. For the Select money market fund, if you elect to receive distributions in cash or to invest distributions automatically in shares of another Fidelity fund, you will receive certain December distributions in January, but those distributions will be taxable as if you received them on December 31.
Taxes on transactions. Your Select stock fund redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in a fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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Each fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is each fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing each fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), at One Spartan Way, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054, serves as a sub-adviser for the Select money market fund. FIMM has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for Select money market fund.
<R>FIMM is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FIMM had approximately $370.3 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for each Select stock fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for each Select stock fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for each Select stock fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for each Select stock fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
<R>Gavin Baker is manager of Telecommunications and Wireless, both of which he has managed since March 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1999, Mr. Baker has worked as an equity research analyst.</R>
<R>Justin Bennett is manager of Paper and Forest Products, which he has managed since March 2006. Mr. Bennett joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in August 2005, after receiving an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2005. Previously, he was an equity research associate at Morgan Stanley.</R>
<R>Yun-Min Chai is manager of Communications Equipment, Networking and Infrastructure, and Technology, which he has managed since May 2003, July 2004, and January 2007, respectively. He also manages other Fidelity funds. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1997, Mr. Chai has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager.</R>
<R>Lindsay Connor is manager of Transportation, which she has managed since April 2006. Ms. Connor joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2004, after receiving an MBA from Dartmouth College. Previously, she was an associate and founding employee for Edgemont Capital Partners in New York.</R>
<R>Aaron Cooper is manager of Medical Equipment and Systems, which he has managed since March 2005. Mr. Cooper joined Fidelity Investments as a research intern in 1999 and joined the equity research group full-time in 2000, after receiving a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Harvard University.</R>
<R>Nora Creedon is manager of Construction and Housing, which she has managed since February 2006. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2004, Ms. Creedon has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager. From 2003 to 2004, Ms. Creedon was with Goldman Sachs and graduated from Georgetown University in 2000.</R>
<R>John Dowd is manager of Energy, Energy Service, and Natural Resources, which he has managed since May 2006, December 2005, and May 2006, respectively. Mr. Dowd joined Fidelity Investments as an equity research analyst in 2005. Previously, Mr. Dowd was a senior research analyst for Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. from 2000 to 2005.</R>
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<R>Daniel Dupont is manager of Gold, which he has managed since February 2003. Mr. Dupont joined Fidelity Investments as a research associate in 2001, after receiving his bachelor of commerce degree from McGill University.</R>
<R>Duffy Fischer is manager of Chemicals and Materials, which he has managed since December 2006 and April 2007, respectively. Mr. Fischer joined Fidelity Investments in July 2006 as a research analyst. Previously, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager for Goldman Sachs & Co. from 1999 until 2006.</R>
<R>John M. Harris is manager of Consumer Discretionary, which he has managed since April 2007. Mr. Harris joined Fidelity Investments in May 2006 as a research analyst. Previously, he worked as an equity analyst and portfolio manager for Morgan Stanley from 2002 until 2005. Mr. Harris manages other Fidelity Funds.</R>
<R>Andrew Hatem is manager of Air Transportation and Defense and Aerospace, which he has managed since January 2005 and December 2005, respectively. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1994, Mr. Hatem has worked as an investment analyst, sector research specialist, research analyst and portfolio manager.</R>
<R>Stephen Hermsdorf is manager of Insurance, which he has managed since March 2006. Mr. Hermsdorf joined Fidelity Investments as an equity research analyst in 2004, after receiving an MBA from the University of Chicago. Previously, he was an associate in the venture capital group at Harbourvest Partners, LLC in Boston from 1998 to 2001.</R>
<R>Benjamin Hesse is manager of IT Services, which he has managed since January 2007. Mr. Hesse joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in August 2005, after receiving an MBA from Columbia Business School in 2005. Previously, Mr. Hesse was a research analyst intern at Credit Suisse Asset Management in New York.</R>
<R>Evan Hornbuckle is manager of Retailing, which he has managed since April 2007. Mr. Hornbuckle joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in August 2005, after receiving an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a bachelor of arts degree from Williams College in 1999.</R>
<R>Paul Jackson is co-manager of Electronics, which he has managed since February 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, Mr. Jackson has worked as a research analyst. From 2003 until 2005, Mr. Jackson worked for State Street Global Advisors as a research analyst and portfolio manager. Prior to that, he worked at Fortis Investments as a research analyst from April 2003 until September 2003. Before that, Mr. Jackson worked for Abacus Investments, a Boston-based hedge fund, as an analyst and assistant portfolio manager, from May 2002 until December 2002. He began his career at Wellington Management Company in Boston as a Global Industry Analyst from 1997 until 2002.</R>
<R>Rajiv Kaul is manager of Biotechnology, which he has managed since October 2005. He also manages another Fidelity fund. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1996, Mr. Kaul has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager.</R>
<R>Stavros Koutsantonis is manager of Environmental, which he has managed since March 2007. Mr. Koutsantonis joined Fidelity Investments in 2006 as a research analyst after receiving an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in August 2006. Before that, he was an associate in Equity Research for Banc of America Securities in New York from 2000 until 2003.</R>
<R>Geoffrey Kuli is manager of Leisure, which he has managed since October 2006. Mr. Kuli joined Fidelity Investments in 2006 as a research analyst. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Kuli worked as a senior equity analyst.</R>
<R>Heather Lawrence is manager of Computers, which she has managed since April 2006. Ms. Lawrence joined Fidelity Investments as an analyst in 2001, after receiving an MBA from Columbia Business School. Previously, Ms. Lawrence was an equity research associate with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover & Co. in New York, from 1997 to 1999.</R>
<R>Christopher Lee is co-manager of Electronics, which he has managed since February 2007. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2004, after receiving his MBA from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Lee was an Associate in the Technology Group for TA Associates in Boston.</R>
<R>Robert Lee is manager of Consumer Staples, which he has managed since June 2004. Mr. Lee joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2001, after receiving an MBA from The Wharton School. Previously, Mr. Lee was a financial analyst for Adshel Inc. from 1998 to 2000.</R>
<R>Richard Manuel is co-manager of Financial Services and manger of Home Finance, which he has managed since February 2007 and June 2006, respectively. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2006, Mr. Manuel was a research analyst for Riversource Investments, formerly a division of American Express. From 1995 to 2002, he worked for Putnam Investments as a research analyst.</R>
<R>James McElligot is manager of Natural Gas, which he has managed since November 2005. Mr. McElligot joined Fidelity Investments as an equity research analyst in 2003, after receiving a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Harvard.</R>
<R>Lee Miles is manager of Automotive, which he has managed since June 2006. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2006, Mr. Miles was a vice president and research analyst for Bernstein Investment Research & Management/Alliance Capital in New York. Previously, he was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company in Stamford, Conn.</R>
<R>Vincent Montemaggiore is manager of Industrial Equipment, which he has managed since March 2007. Mr. Montemaggiore joined Fidelity Investments in 2005 an equity research analyst. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Montemaggiore worked as an investment banking senior analyst for De Guardiola Advisors, Inc in New York from 2002 until 2003. He joined Putnam Lovell Securities, Inc in New York in 2000 as an investment banking analyst working with the Financial Services Industry until 2002.</R>
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<R>Andrew Oh is manager of Pharmaceuticals, which he has managed since July 2006. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2006 as an equity research analyst. Prior to Fidelity, Mr. Oh was director and senior pharmaceuticals analyst for Leernik Swann & Company in New York. From 2001 to 2004, he was senior equity research associate following the U.S. large cap pharmaceuticals sector for JP Morgan Chase in New York.</R>
<R>Ramona Persaud is manager of Banking, which she has managed since February 2006. Ms. Persaud joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2003, after receiving and MBA from The Wharton School. Previously, Ms. Persaud was with Goldman Sachs from 1999 to 2001.</R>
<R>Matthew Sabel is manager of Health Care and Medical Delivery, which he has managed since August 2006 and January 2005, respectively. Mr. Sabel joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2000. Previously, he was a consultant for Putnam Associates, a health care consulting firm.</R>
<R>Kristina Salen is manager of Multimedia, which she has managed since September 2006. Ms. Salen joined Fidelity Investments in 2006 as a research analyst. Previously, Ms. Salen was an assistant vice president and equity analyst at Oppenheimer Capital in New York from 2002 until 2005.</R>
<R>Douglas Simmons is manager of Utilities Growth, which he has managed since February 2004 and October 2006, respectively. Mr. Simmons joined Fidelity Investments in 2003 after receiving his MBA from Harvard Business School. Previously, Mr. Simmons was with Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst from September 1999 until July of 2001.</R>
<R>Mayank Tandon is manager of Software & Computer Services, which he has managed since January 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2006, Mr. Tandon has worked as a research analyst. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a research analyst for Janney Montgomery Scott LLC from 1998 until 2006.</R>
<R>Yolanda Taylor is manager of Brokerage and Investment Management. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1997, Ms. Taylor has worked as a research analyst, co-director of research and portfolio manager.</R>
<R>Tobias W. Welo is manager of Industrials, which he has managed since January 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, Mr. Welo has worked as an analyst. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as an analyst and assistant portfolio manager for BlackRock. From 1999 until 2002, Mr. Welo was an analyst for Boston Partners.</R>
<R>Brian Younger is co-manager of Financial Services, which he has managed since February 2007. He also manages other Fidelity funds. Since joining Fidelity Investments in June 1998, Mr. Younger has worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager.</R>
The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by each portfolio manager.
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
Each fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. For the Select stock funds, the fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The monthly management fee for the Select money market fund is calculated by adding a group fee to an income-related fee. The income-related fee varies depending on the level of the fund's monthly gross income from an annualized rate of 0.05% (at a fund annualized gross yield of 0%) to 0.27% (at a fund annualized gross yield of 15%) of the fund's average net assets throughout the month. For the Select money market fund, the group fee rate is divided by twelve and multiplied by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52% for each Select stock fund or 0.37% for the Select money market fund, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26% for each Select stock fund and the group fee rate was 0.12% for the Select money market fund. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30% for each Select stock fund.</R>
The total management fee, as a percentage of a fund's average net assets, for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, for each fund is shown in the following table.
|
Total |
<R>Air Transportation |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Automotive |
0.21%A</R> |
<R>Banking |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Computers |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
0.56%A</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Energy |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Gold |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Industrials |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Insurance |
0.57%</R> |
<R>IT Services |
0.53%A</R> |
<R>Leisure |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Materials |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
0.52%A</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Retailing |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Technology |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Transportation |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
0.57%</R> |
<R>Wireless |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Money Market |
0.24%</R> |
<R>A After reimbursement.</R>
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FMR pays FIMM, FMRC, and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR or FIMM pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
<R>The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for each fund is available in each fund's semiannual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.</R>
<R>FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a fund, or a class of shares of a multiple class fund, as applicable, for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a fund or class, as applicable, if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a fund's or class's expenses and boost its performance.</R>
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FDC distributes each fund's shares.
Intermediaries, including retirement plan sponsors, service-providers, and administrators, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for providing recordkeeping and administrative services, as well as other retirement plan expenses, and compensation for services intended to result in the sale of shares of the fund. These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
<R>Each fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) with respect to its shares that recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenues, as well as its past profits or its resources from any other source, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of shares of the fund and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, including retirement plan sponsors, service-providers, and administrators, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of each fund has authorized such payments for shares of each fund.</R>
<R>If payments made by FMR to FDC or to intermediaries under a Distribution and Service Plan were considered to be paid out of a fund's or class's assets on an ongoing basis, they might increase the cost of your investment and might cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.</R>
From time to time, FDC may offer special promotional programs to investors who purchase shares of Fidelity funds. For example, FDC may offer merchandise, discounts, vouchers, or similar items to investors who purchase shares of certain Fidelity funds during certain periods. To determine if you qualify for any such programs, contact Fidelity or visit our web site at www.fidelity.com.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the funds or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the funds or by FDC to sell shares of the funds to or to buy shares of the funds from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand the financial history of each fund's shares for the past 5 years or, if shorter, the period of operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a fund. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in shares of a fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose reports, along with each fund's financial highlights and financial statements, are included in each fund's annual report. A free copy of each annual report is available upon request.</R>
Air Transportation
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 43.14 |
$ 33.46 |
$ 30.04 |
$ 19.58 |
$ 32.96</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.06) |
(.04) |
.07 |
(.13) |
(.19)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
8.48 |
10.44 |
3.73 |
10.55 |
(12.99)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
8.42 |
10.40 |
3.80 |
10.42 |
(13.18)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
- |
(.01) |
(.06) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(.86) |
(.75) |
(.36) |
- |
(.24)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(.86) |
(.76) |
(.42) |
- |
(.24)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.04 |
.04 |
.04 |
.04 |
.04</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.74 |
$ 43.14 |
$ 33.46 |
$ 30.04 |
$ 19.58</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
19.81% |
31.40% |
12.92% |
53.42% |
(40.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.00% |
1.16% |
1.23% |
1.49% |
1.63%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.00% |
1.16% |
1.23% |
1.49% |
1.63%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.99% |
1.11% |
1.21% |
1.42% |
1.58%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.12)% |
(.11)% |
.22% |
(.47)% |
(.73)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 147,302 |
$ 117,641 |
$ 35,292 |
$ 34,724 |
$ 23,440</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
165% |
93% |
71% |
140% |
56%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
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Appendix - continued
Automotive
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 34.35 |
$ 34.10 |
$ 32.36 |
$ 21.27 |
$ 25.93</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.06 |
.06 |
(.11) |
(.22) |
(.13)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.85 |
.21 F |
1.81 |
11.29 |
(4.59)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
5.91 |
.27 |
1.70 |
11.07 |
(4.72)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.06) |
(.07) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.04 |
.05 |
.04 |
.02 |
.06</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 40.24 |
$ 34.35 |
$ 34.10 |
$ 32.36 |
$ 21.27</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
17.33% |
.94% |
5.38% |
52.14% |
(17.97)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.58% |
1.59% |
1.64% |
1.78% |
1.71%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.22% |
1.25% |
1.58% |
1.78% |
1.71%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.21% |
1.19% |
1.56% |
1.77% |
1.68%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.16% |
.17% |
(.34)% |
(.77)% |
(.52)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 47,708 |
$ 15,361 |
$ 16,954 |
$ 21,438 |
$ 15,241</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
256% |
206% |
188% |
125% |
217%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Banking
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.71 |
$ 37.98 |
$ 40.80 |
$ 29.86 |
$ 33.26</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.78 |
.76 |
.67 |
.52 |
.50</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
2.12 |
1.82 |
.54 |
11.36 |
(3.57)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
2.90 |
2.58 |
1.21 |
11.88 |
(3.07)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.71) |
(.62) |
(.57) |
(.48) |
(.34)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(5.39) |
(3.23) |
(3.46) |
(.46) |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(6.10) |
(3.85) |
(4.03) |
(.94) |
(.34)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
- H |
- H |
- H |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 33.52 |
$ 36.71 |
$ 37.98 |
$ 40.80 |
$ 29.86</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
8.23% |
7.22% |
2.68% |
40.08% |
(9.24)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.94% |
.95% |
1.08% |
1.11%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.94% |
.95% |
1.08% |
1.11%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.91% |
.92% |
.94% |
1.07% |
1.10%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
2.15% |
2.04% |
1.70% |
1.46% |
1.54%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 349,271 |
$ 367,009 |
$ 475,509 |
$ 489,376 |
$ 383,138</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
112% |
70% |
51% |
28% |
33%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Biotechnology
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 68.06 |
$ 49.04 |
$ 55.39 |
$ 38.42 |
$ 53.48</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.47) |
(.48) |
(.52) |
(.43) |
(.36)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(3.71) |
19.49 |
(5.84) |
17.39 |
(14.71)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(4.18) |
19.01 |
(6.36) |
16.96 |
(15.07)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 63.89 |
$ 68.06 |
$ 49.04 |
$ 55.39 |
$ 38.42</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
(6.13)% |
38.78% |
(11.46)% |
44.17% |
(28.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.97% |
.99% |
1.17% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.97% |
.99% |
1.17% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.92% |
.93% |
.98% |
1.15% |
1.24%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.75) % |
(.83)% |
(.94)% |
(.88)% |
(.87)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,369,309 |
$ 1,811,492 |
$ 1,487,400 |
$ 1,948,574 |
$ 1,484,303</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
70% |
63% |
19% |
50% |
73%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
Brokerage and Investment Management
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 76.12 |
$ 54.95 |
$ 54.13 |
$ 33.22 |
$ 42.32</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.61 |
.98 F |
.20 |
.17 |
.30</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
6.18 |
23.81 |
.85 |
20.88 |
(9.19)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
6.79 |
24.79 |
1.05 |
21.05 |
(8.89)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.59) |
(.19) |
(.24) |
(.16) |
(.23)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(8.65) |
(3.45) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(9.24) |
(3.64) |
(.24) |
(.16) |
(.23)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.02 |
.02 |
.01 |
.02 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 73.69 |
$ 76.12 |
$ 54.95 |
$ 54.13 |
$ 33.22</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
9.27% |
45.77% |
1.96% |
63.56% |
(21.02)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.90% |
.95% |
.98% |
1.12% |
1.20%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.90% |
.95% |
.98% |
1.12% |
1.20%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.89% |
.89% |
.94% |
1.10% |
1.16%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.82% |
1.51% F |
.40% |
.39% |
.78%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,252,565 |
$ 1,246,298 |
$ 415,237 |
$ 460,574 |
$ 281,885</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
124% |
112% |
98% |
64% |
64%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.58 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .63%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R> For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Chemicals
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 69.50 |
$ 71.52 |
$ 51.75 |
$ 36.79 |
$ 43.09</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.82 F |
.52 |
.45 G |
.46 |
.38</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.08 |
(.33) |
19.83 |
14.82 |
(6.21)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
11.90 |
.19 |
20.28 |
15.28 |
(5.83)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.87) |
(.52) |
(.18) |
(.37) |
(.39)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(9.96) |
(1.72) |
(.38) |
- |
(.14)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(10.83) |
(2.24) |
(.56) |
(.37) |
(.53)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.03 |
.03 |
.05 |
.05 |
.06</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 70.60 |
$ 69.50 |
$ 71.52 |
$ 51.75 |
$ 36.79</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
18.51% |
.51% |
39.38% |
41.73% |
(13.49) %</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.06% |
1.04% |
1.08% |
1.48% |
1.54%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.06% |
1.04% |
1.08% |
1.48% |
1.54%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.06% |
.99% |
1.04% |
1.43% |
1.50%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.19% F |
.78% |
.73% G |
1.03% |
.91%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 119,675 |
$ 114,729 |
$ 237,144 |
$ 50,502 |
$ 28,339</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
90% |
141% |
73% |
107% |
114%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.26 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .82%. </R>
G <R>As a result in the change in the estimate of the return of capital components of dividend income realized in the year ended February 28, 2004, net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets for the year ended February 28, 2005 have been reduced by $0.07 per share and .12%, respectively. The change in estimate has no impact on total net assets or total return of the class. </R>
H <R> Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Communications Equipment
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 21.67 |
$ 17.67 |
$ 20.25 |
$ 10.03 |
$ 14.98</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.13) |
(.09) |
(.11) |
(.13) |
(.10)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.90) |
4.09 |
(2.48) |
10.34 |
(4.85)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(1.03) |
4.00 |
(2.59) |
10.21 |
(4.95)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- H |
- H |
.01 |
.01 |
- H</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 20.64 |
$ 21.67 |
$ 17.67 |
$ 20.25 |
$ 10.03</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
(4.75)% |
22.64% |
(12.74)% |
101.89% |
(33.04)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.01% |
1.06% |
1.07% |
1.37% |
1.76%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.01% |
1.06% |
1.07% |
1.37% |
1.76%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.00% |
.94% |
.89% |
1.23% |
1.58%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.63)% |
(.48)% |
(.64)% |
(.87)% |
(.93)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 321,967 |
$ 480,127 |
$ 511,210 |
$ 940,061 |
$ 319,521</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
122% |
167% |
226% |
205% |
111%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Computers
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 37.55 |
$ 34.65 |
$ 37.50 |
$ 22.36 |
$ 32.73</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.10) |
(.20) |
(.21) F |
(.27) |
(.25)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.83 |
3.10 |
(2.64) |
15.40 |
(10.12)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.73 |
2.90 |
(2.85) |
15.13 |
(10.37)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
- I |
- I |
.01 |
- I</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 39.29 |
$ 37.55 |
$ 34.65 |
$ 37.50 |
$ 22.36</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
4.63% |
8.37% |
(7.60)% |
67.71% |
(31.68)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.02% |
1.04% |
1.05% |
1.23% |
1.40%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.02% |
1.04% |
1.05% |
1.23% |
1.40%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.00% |
.98% |
.98% |
1.16% |
1.31%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.28)% |
(.56)% |
(.63)% F |
(.85)% |
(.96)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 460,532 |
$ 531,707 |
$ 667,801 |
$ 999,708 |
$ 572,488</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
214% |
112% |
100% |
138% |
106%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.69)%.</R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Construction and Housing
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 49.42 |
$ 45.82 |
$ 36.04 |
$ 22.55 |
$ 28.41</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.19 |
- I |
.02 |
(.05) F |
(.10)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
2.28 |
3.99 |
10.78 |
13.52 |
(5.81)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
2.47 |
3.99 |
10.80 |
13.47 |
(5.91)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.05) |
(.01) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(5.87) |
(.42) |
(1.06) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(5.92) |
(.43) |
(1.06) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.04 |
.04 |
.02 |
.05</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 45.98 |
$ 49.42 |
$ 45.82 |
$ 36.04 |
$ 22.55</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
5.41% |
8.98% |
30.28% |
59.82% |
(20.63)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.02% |
1.05% |
1.09% |
1.37% |
1.44%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.02% |
1.05% |
1.09% |
1.37% |
1.44%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.02% |
1.01% |
1.08% |
1.35% |
1.41%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.41% |
-% |
.04% |
(.15)% |
(.37)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 163,981 |
$ 244,403 |
$ 239,205 |
$ 97,338 |
$ 47,083</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
54% |
154% |
119% |
71% |
133%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.05 per share. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Appendix - continued
Consumer Discretionary
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 25.74 |
$ 24.23 |
$ 24.21 |
$ 18.39 |
$ 23.58</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.11 F |
(.03) |
(.07) |
(.09) |
(.18)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.15 |
1.80 |
1.05 |
6.28 |
(5.02)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.26 |
1.77 |
.98 |
6.19 |
(5.20)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(2.16) |
(.26) |
(.97) |
(.38) |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
-I |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 26.85 |
$ 25.74 |
$ 24.23 |
$ 24.21 |
$ 18.39</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
12.99% |
7.31% |
4.18% |
33.82% |
(22.01)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.14% |
1.15% |
1.23% |
1.59% |
1.86%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.14% |
1.15% |
1.22% |
1.59% |
1.86%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.13% |
1.13% |
1.19% |
1.54% |
1.83%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.43% F |
(.11)% |
(.31)% |
(.39)% |
(.84)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 40,249 |
$ 49,682 |
$ 39,748 |
$ 35,573 |
$ 20,693</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
244% |
71% |
112% |
138% |
116%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.12 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.03)%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Consumer Staples
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 52.18 |
$ 51.42 |
$ 46.50 |
$ 35.71 |
$ 44.68</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.56 |
.50 |
.29 |
.22 |
.25</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
8.88 |
3.25 |
4.90 |
10.80 |
(8.06)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
9.44 |
3.75 |
5.19 |
11.02 |
(7.81)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.32) |
(.44) |
(.29) |
(.24) |
(.32)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(3.18) |
(2.56) |
- |
- |
(.88)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(3.50) |
(3.00) |
(.29) |
(.24) |
(1.20)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.02 |
.01 |
.04</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.13 |
$ 52.18 |
$ 51.42 |
$ 46.50 |
$ 35.71</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
18.43% |
7.50% |
11.24% |
30.94% |
(17.85)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.01% |
1.04% |
1.06% |
1.27% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.99% |
1.04% |
1.06% |
1.27% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.98% |
1.03% |
1.05% |
1.25% |
1.17%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.99% |
.97% |
.61% |
.55% |
.59%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 374,930 |
$ 125,007 |
$ 139,328 |
$ 104,436 |
$ 88,123</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
99% |
75% |
86% |
62% |
225%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>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 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.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
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Defense and Aerospace
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 78.91 |
$ 67.18 |
$ 55.07 |
$ 36.30 |
$ 46.08</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.08 |
.13 |
.25 |
(.09) |
- H</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
12.07 |
15.04 |
12.28 |
18.85 |
(9.77)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
12.15 |
15.17 |
12.53 |
18.76 |
(9.77)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.05) |
(.11) |
(.19) |
- |
(.04)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(6.56) |
(3.34) |
(.25) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(6.61) |
(3.45) |
(.44) |
- |
(.04)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.02 |
.01 |
.03</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 84.46 |
$ 78.91 |
$ 67.18 |
$ 55.07 |
$ 36.30</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
15.90% |
23.02% |
22.82% |
51.71% |
(21.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.92% |
.97% |
1.02% |
1.28% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.92% |
.97% |
1.02% |
1.28% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.92% |
.95% |
1.00% |
1.24% |
1.21%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.10% |
.19% |
.41% |
(.19)% |
-%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,203,294 |
$ 902,049 |
$ 583,116 |
$ 321,915 |
$ 264,301</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
82% |
50% |
38% |
47% |
79%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Electronics
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.60 |
$ 38.93 |
$ 43.67 |
$ 24.90 |
$ 44.26</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.05 |
(.07) |
(.17) |
(.25) |
(.26)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.48) |
7.73 |
(4.58) |
19.01 |
(19.12)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.43) |
7.66 |
(4.75) |
18.76 |
(19.38)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.03) |
- |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- H |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 46.14 |
$ 46.60 |
$ 38.93 |
$ 43.67 |
$ 24.90</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
(.92)% |
19.70% |
(10.85)% |
75.38% |
(43.74)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.91% |
.95% |
.96% |
1.08% |
1.14%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.91% |
.95% |
.96% |
1.08% |
1.14%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.89% |
.88% |
.89% |
1.06% |
1.06%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.11% |
(.17)% |
(.45)% |
(.70)% |
(.78)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,944,223 |
$ 2,840,570 |
$ 2,797,324 |
$ 4,110,073 |
$ 2,204,036</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
97% |
80% |
119% |
50% |
70%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Energy
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 49.20 |
$ 38.71 |
$ 26.52 |
$ 20.63 |
$ 23.45</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.18 |
.12 |
.19 |
.13 |
.12</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.13 |
12.87 |
12.43 |
5.89 |
(2.81)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.31 |
12.99 |
12.62 |
6.02 |
(2.69)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.10) |
(.09) |
(.17) |
(.14) |
(.14)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(4.62) |
(2.44) |
(.28) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(4.72) |
(2.53) |
(.45) |
(.14) |
(.14)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.03 |
.02 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 48.80 |
$ 49.20 |
$ 38.71 |
$ 26.52 |
$ 20.63</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
8.57% |
34.39% |
48.07% |
29.34% |
(11.46)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.89% |
.94% |
.97% |
1.18% |
1.22%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.89% |
.94% |
.97% |
1.18% |
1.22%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.89% |
.89% |
.93% |
1.17% |
1.21%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.36% |
.27% |
.62% |
.59% |
.54%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 2,145,397 |
$ 2,547,799 |
$ 1,148,860 |
$ 286,847 |
$ 194,294</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
102% |
128% |
91% |
33% |
73%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Energy Service
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 68.03 |
$ 49.44 |
$ 35.65 |
$ 29.73 |
$ 30.75</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss)C |
(.21)J |
(.12) G |
(.20) |
(.24) |
(.21) F</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.07 |
18.64 |
13.95 |
6.14 |
(.85)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
2.86 |
18.52 |
13.75 |
5.90 |
(1.06)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(4.15) |
- |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.08 |
.07 |
.04 |
.02 |
.04</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 66.82 |
$ 68.03 |
$ 49.44 |
$ 35.65 |
$ 29.73</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
3.92% |
37.60% |
38.68% |
19.91% |
(3.32)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.88% |
.94% |
.98% |
1.14% |
1.15%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.88% |
.94% |
.98% |
1.14% |
1.15%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.88% |
.91% |
.96% |
1.13% |
1.12%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.30)%J |
(.21)% G |
(.53)% |
(.79)% |
(.68)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,221,404 |
$ 1,734,076 |
$ 896,252 |
$ 463,384 |
$ 455,122</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
92% |
58% |
34% |
23% |
64%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.01 per share. </R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.34) %.</R>
H <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
J <R>Investment income reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.06 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.39)%.</R>
Prospectus
Environmental
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 17.35 |
$ 13.80 |
$ 13.29 |
$ 9.71 |
$ 11.58</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.02) |
(.02) |
(.14) |
(.25) |
(.20)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.14) |
3.55 |
.64 |
3.83 |
(1.68)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.16) |
3.53 |
.50 |
3.58 |
(1.88)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.02 |
.02 |
.01 |
- H |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 17.21 |
$ 17.35 |
$ 13.80 |
$ 13.29 |
$ 9.71</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
(.81)% |
25.72% |
3.84% |
36.87% |
(16.15)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.11% |
1.40% |
1.87% |
2.57% |
2.64%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.11% |
1.25% |
1.83% |
2.50% |
2.50%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.09% |
1.16% |
1.74% |
2.50% |
2.45%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.12)% |
(.14)% |
(1.06)% |
(2.12)% |
(1.92)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 46,377 |
$ 55,397 |
$ 12,005 |
$ 12,269 |
$ 9,987</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
224% |
166% |
220% |
90% |
67%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Financial Services
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 120.01 |
$ 114.70 |
$ 121.09 |
$ 84.14 |
$ 99.95</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
1.56 |
1.41 |
1.11 |
.96 |
.74</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
10.14 |
13.73 |
2.75 |
36.92 |
(15.75)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
11.70 |
15.14 |
3.86 |
37.88 |
(15.01)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(1.29) |
(1.34) |
(.89) |
(.94) |
(.82)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(13.10) |
(8.50) |
(9.37) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(14.39) |
(9.84) |
(10.26) |
(.94) |
(.82)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 117.33 |
$ 120.01 |
$ 114.70 |
$ 121.09 |
$ 84.14</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
10.14% |
14.51% |
3.29% |
45.17% |
(15.06)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.97% |
.97% |
1.09% |
1.12%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.97% |
.97% |
1.09% |
1.12%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.92% |
.95% |
.94% |
1.07% |
1.09%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.31% |
1.26% |
.96% |
.92% |
.79%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 541,576 |
$ 490,239 |
$ 487,073 |
$ 555,577 |
$ 389,392</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
55% |
47% |
101% |
51% |
76%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Gold
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 35.91 |
$ 27.46 |
$ 27.21 |
$ 22.73 |
$ 18.25</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.22 F |
.04 |
.02 G |
(.01) |
.05</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.49 |
12.21 |
.18 |
5.85 |
4.67</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
5.71 |
12.25 |
.20 |
5.84 |
4.72</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.02) |
(.02) |
- |
(1.42) |
(.36)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(5.10) |
(3.84) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(5.12) |
(3.86) |
- |
(1.42) |
(.36)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.04 |
.06 |
.05 |
.06 |
.12</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.54 |
$ 35.91 |
$ 27.46 |
$ 27.21 |
$ 22.73</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
16.19% |
48.84% |
.92% |
26.79% |
26.68%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.90% |
.97% |
1.00% |
1.12% |
1.18%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.90% |
.97% |
1.00% |
1.12% |
1.18%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.87% |
.82% |
.89% |
1.04% |
1.11%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.62% F |
.13% |
.07% G |
(.03)% |
.22%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,473,400 |
$ 1,325,665 |
$ 705,216 |
$ 735,744 |
$ 686,029</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
85% |
108% |
79% |
41% |
44%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .40%. </R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.04 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.08)%. </R>
H <R>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 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. </R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Health Care
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 139.09 |
$ 127.07 |
$ 123.36 |
$ 99.56 |
$ 121.42</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.39 |
(.17) |
.14 |
.13 |
.23</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.49 |
25.97 |
3.69 |
23.84 |
(19.48)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.88 |
25.80 |
3.83 |
23.97 |
(19.25)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.20) |
(.04) |
(.13) |
(.18) |
(.20)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(16.99) |
(13.75) |
- |
- |
(2.42)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(17.19) |
(13.79) |
(.13) |
(.18) |
(2.62)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- H |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 126.78 |
$ 139.09 |
$ 127.07 |
$ 123.36 |
$ 99.56</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
4.13% |
20.42% |
3.12% |
24.11% |
(16.14)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.88% |
.91% |
.93% |
1.02% |
1.05%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.88% |
.91% |
.93% |
1.02% |
1.05%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.87% |
.87% |
.92% |
.99% |
.99%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.31% |
(.12)% |
.11% |
.12% |
.22%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 2,073,783 |
$ 2,380,323 |
$ 1,906,252 |
$ 2,035,782 |
$ 1,748,459</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
91% |
120% |
32% |
104% |
139%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Home Finance
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 51.83 |
$ 59.12 |
$ 68.76 |
$ 47.60 |
$ 52.95</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.81 |
1.32 F |
.54 |
.61 |
.39</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.01 |
(.77) |
(.54) |
22.67 |
(4.77)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.82 |
.55 |
- |
23.28 |
(4.38)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.80) |
(.99) |
(.56) |
(.41) |
(.30)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(6.45) |
(6.85) |
(9.09) |
(1.72) |
(.70)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(7.25) |
(7.84) |
(9.65) |
(2.13) |
(1.00)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- I |
- I |
.01 |
.01 |
.03</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 48.40 |
$ 51.83 |
$ 59.12 |
$ 68.76 |
$ 47.60</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
7.10% |
.99% |
(.46)% |
49.39% |
(8.30)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.97% |
.97% |
1.11% |
1.14%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.97% |
.97% |
1.11% |
1.14%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.93% |
.94% |
.96% |
1.10% |
1.11%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.55% |
2.36% F |
.83% |
1.05% |
.75%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 256,873 |
$ 292,124 |
$ 396,088 |
$ 449,060 |
$ 327,394</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
52% |
76% |
37% |
38% |
78%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.54 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.40%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share. </R>
Industrial Equipment
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 29.15 |
$ 26.85 |
$ 24.60 |
$ 16.00 |
$ 22.54</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.18 |
.07 |
(.04) |
(.02) |
(.12)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
2.59 |
4.02 |
3.26 |
8.59 |
(6.43)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
2.77 |
4.09 |
3.22 |
8.57 |
(6.55)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.10) |
(.02) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(.33) |
(1.78) |
(.98) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(.43) |
(1.80) |
(.98) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.03 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 31.50 |
$ 29.15 |
$ 26.85 |
$ 24.60 |
$ 16.00</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
9.59% |
16.17% |
13.37% |
53.75% |
(29.02)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.99% |
1.03% |
1.07% |
1.37% |
1.77%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.99% |
1.03% |
1.07% |
1.37% |
1.77%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.98% |
1.02% |
1.06% |
1.33% |
1.76%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.60% |
.27% |
(.17)% |
(.08)% |
(.62)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 82,528 |
$ 74,770 |
$ 46,305 |
$ 66,383 |
$ 17,459</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
104% |
40% |
51% |
95% |
123%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Industrials
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 20.97 |
$ 19.21 |
$ 16.22 |
$ 11.04 |
$ 14.69</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.14 |
.06 |
.05 |
.02 |
(.05)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.55 |
3.06 |
3.99 |
5.46 |
(3.61)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.69 |
3.12 |
4.04 |
5.48 |
(3.66)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.08) |
(.05) |
(.02) |
(.01) |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(1.89) |
(1.32) |
(1.04) |
(.30) |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(1.97) |
(1.37) |
(1.06) |
(.31) |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 20.70 |
$ 20.97 |
$ 19.21 |
$ 16.22 |
$ 11.04</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
8.34% |
17.23% |
25.60% |
49.87% |
(24.85)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.10% |
1.12% |
1.19% |
1.60% |
1.94%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.10% |
1.12% |
1.19% |
1.60% |
1.94%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.09% |
1.07% |
1.15% |
1.57% |
1.91%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.66% |
.34% |
.27% |
.14% |
(.40)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 76,011 |
$ 83,680 |
$ 64,969 |
$ 36,797 |
$ 15,132</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
185% |
168% |
151% |
166% |
162%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Insurance
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 68.72 |
$ 62.15 |
$ 59.67 |
$ 41.06 |
$ 50.79</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.44 |
.70 F |
.23 |
.08 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.25 |
7.71 |
2.92 |
19.88 |
(8.14)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
5.69 |
8.41 |
3.15 |
19.96 |
(8.12)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.40) |
(.60) |
(.10) |
(.08) |
(.09)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(4.64) |
(1.26) |
(.59) |
(1.29) |
(1.55)</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(5.04) |
(1.86) |
(.69) |
(1.37) |
(1.64)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.02 |
.02 |
.02 |
.03</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 69.38 |
$ 68.72 |
$ 62.15 |
$ 59.67 |
$ 41.06</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
8.33% |
13.68% |
5.35% |
49.04% |
(16.41)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.98% |
1.03% |
1.05% |
1.24% |
1.26%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.98% |
1.03% |
1.05% |
1.24% |
1.26%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.98% |
1.02% |
1.04% |
1.23% |
1.24%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.64% |
1.08% F |
.39% |
.16% |
.05%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 244,251 |
$ 208,927 |
$ 173,377 |
$ 151,875 |
$ 88,150</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
58% |
44% |
50% |
59% |
95%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.38 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .50%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
IT Services
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 17.43 |
$ 15.50 |
$ 14.14 |
$ 10.20 |
$ 15.21</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.07) |
(.03) F |
(.10) G |
(.15) |
(.12)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.73 |
2.59 |
1.70 |
4.09 |
(4.90)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.66 |
2.56 |
1.60 |
3.94 |
(5.02)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(1.70) |
(.63) |
(.24) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
- J |
- J |
- J |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 17.40 |
$ 17.43 |
$ 15.50 |
$ 14.14 |
$ 10.20</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
10.11% |
17.14% |
11.26% |
38.63% |
(32.94)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.19% |
1.22% |
1.24% |
1.64% |
1.61%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.16% |
1.22% |
1.23% |
1.64% |
1.61%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.15% |
1.18% |
1.21% |
1.63% |
1.57%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.42)% |
(.17)% F |
(.66)% G |
(1.17)% |
(.97)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 34,104 |
$ 39,392 |
$ 37,165 |
$ 35,068 |
$ 27,888</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
200% |
73% |
88% |
54% |
129%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects special dividends which amounted to $.05 per share. Excluding these special dividends, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.50)%.</R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.02 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.81)%.</R>
H <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Leisure
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 80.64 |
$ 75.07 |
$ 74.40 |
$ 48.60 |
$ 61.57</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.25 F |
(.28) |
(.20) |
(.24) |
(.33)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
10.52 |
8.83 |
5.55 |
26.03 |
(12.66)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
10.77 |
8.55 |
5.35 |
25.79 |
(12.99)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.12) |
- |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(11.69) |
(2.98) |
(4.70) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(11.81) |
(2.98) |
(4.70) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
- I |
.02 |
.01 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 79.61 |
$ 80.64 |
$ 75.07 |
$ 74.40 |
$ 48.60</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
13.61% |
11.67% |
7.43% |
53.09% |
(21.07)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.96% |
.99% |
1.01% |
1.15% |
1.27%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.96% |
.99% |
1.01% |
1.15% |
1.27%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.94% |
.94% |
.96% |
1.09% |
1.19%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.31% |
(.37)% |
(.28)% |
(.38)% |
(.62)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 258,340 |
$ 205,290 |
$ 206,406 |
$ 204,354 |
$ 112,147</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
179% |
107% |
117% |
156% |
124%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .20%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Materials
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.35 |
$ 40.78 |
$ 35.99 |
$ 23.83 |
$ 25.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.42 |
.32 |
.15 |
.13 F |
.04 F</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
9.36 |
6.40 |
5.47 |
12.07 |
(1.69)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
9.78 |
6.72 |
5.62 |
12.20 |
(1.65)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.48) |
(.25) |
(.12) |
(.12) |
(.46)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(4.79) |
(.93) |
(.74) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(5.27) |
(1.18) |
(.86) |
(.12) |
(.46)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.06 |
.03 |
.03 |
.08 |
.05</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.92 |
$ 46.35 |
$ 40.78 |
$ 35.99 |
$ 23.83</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
22.29% |
17.01% |
16.09% |
51.73% |
(6.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.01% |
1.05% |
1.06% |
1.31% |
1.57%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.98% |
1.05% |
1.06% |
1.31% |
1.57%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.96% |
1.01% |
1.02% |
1.17% |
1.42%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.87% |
.78% |
.42% |
.43% |
.16%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 230,147 |
$ 169,523 |
$ 144,442 |
$ 135,131 |
$ 41,275</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
185% |
124% |
89% |
175% |
226%</R> |
A <R> Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.07 per share. </R>
G <R>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 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. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Medical Delivery
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 54.98 |
$ 46.80 |
$ 32.76 |
$ 22.84 |
$ 26.49</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss)C |
(.29) |
(.31) |
(.28) |
(.30) |
(.28)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.20 F |
11.41 |
14.28 |
10.20 |
(3.46)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
.91 |
11.10 |
14.00 |
9.90 |
(3.74)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(4.88) |
(2.94) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.02 |
.04 |
.02 |
.09</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 51.02 |
$ 54.98 |
$ 46.80 |
$ 32.76 |
$ 22.84</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
2.23% |
24.54% |
42.86% |
43.43% |
(13.78)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.95% |
.95% |
1.03% |
1.30% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.95% |
.95% |
1.03% |
1.30% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.94% |
.91% |
.92% |
1.24% |
1.13%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.58)% |
(.60)% |
(.72)% |
(1.11)% |
(.99)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 643,641 |
$ 1,469,861 |
$ 706,183 |
$ 210,255 |
$ 117,635</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
92% |
106% |
244% |
196% |
269%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Medical Equipment and Systems
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 24.62 |
$ 23.70 |
$ 20.99 |
$ 15.63 |
$ 16.02</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.05) |
(.04) |
(.06) |
(.09) |
(.08)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.35 |
1.80 |
2.88 |
5.97 |
(.21)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.30 |
1.76 |
2.82 |
5.88 |
(.29)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(2.25) |
(.84) |
(.11) |
(.53) |
(.11)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capitalC |
- H |
-H |
-H |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 23.67 |
$ 24.62 |
$ 23.70 |
$ 20.99 |
$ 15.63</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
5.66% |
7.36% |
13.49% |
37.94% |
(1.76)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.96% |
1.00% |
1.18% |
1.33%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.96% |
1.00% |
1.18% |
1.33%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.92% |
.92% |
.98% |
1.15% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.22)% |
(.18)% |
(.28)% |
(.46)% |
(.55)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 796,975 |
$ 1,115,117 |
$ 966,579 |
$ 571,596 |
$ 155,970</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
71% |
99% |
28% |
33% |
82%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Multimedia
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.33 |
$ 43.55 |
$ 44.83 |
$ 32.10 |
$ 37.38</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.07) |
(.12) |
(.18) |
(.31) |
(.20)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
6.27 |
4.70 |
.19 |
16.49 |
(5.14)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
6.20 |
4.58 |
.01 |
16.18 |
(5.34)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(6.23) |
(.80) |
(1.30) |
(3.47) |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
-H |
.01 |
.02 |
.06</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 47.31 |
$ 47.33 |
$ 43.55 |
$ 44.83 |
$ 32.10</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
13.73% |
10.48% |
.01% |
50.99% |
(14.13)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.04% |
1.07% |
1.07% |
1.17% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.04% |
1.07% |
1.07% |
1.17% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.04% |
1.04% |
1.03% |
1.09% |
1.13%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.16)% |
(.27)% |
(.42)% |
(.75)% |
(.59)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 90,806 |
$ 80,715 |
$ 125,615 |
$ 163,826 |
$ 100,111</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
179% |
48% |
88% |
208% |
272%</R> |
A <R> Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Natural Gas
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 38.86 |
$ 34.41 |
$ 23.00 |
$ 17.42 |
$ 17.91</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.03) H |
(.09) |
.01 |
(.09) |
.05</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.08 |
8.58 |
11.83 |
5.65 |
(.45)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.05 |
8.49 |
11.84 |
5.56 |
(.40)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
- |
- |
(.02) |
- |
(.10)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(3.31) |
(4.08) |
(.44) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(3.31) |
(4.08) |
(.46) |
- |
(.10)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.04 |
.03 |
.02 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 39.61 |
$ 38.86 |
$ 34.41 |
$ 23.00 |
$ 17.42</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
10.43% |
26.28% |
52.01% |
32.03% |
(2.17)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.90% |
.95% |
.98% |
1.21% |
1.30%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.90% |
.95% |
.98% |
1.21% |
1.30%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.89% |
.88% |
.94% |
1.14% |
1.24%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.09)% H |
(.24)% |
.02% |
(.46)% |
.27%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,025,589 |
$ 1,555,579 |
$ 947,538 |
$ 224,475 |
$ 163,005</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
59% |
148% |
190% |
171% |
108%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Investment income per share reflects special dividends, which amounted to $.09 per share. Excluding these special dividends, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.32)%.</R>
Natural Resources
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 25.87 |
$ 20.07 |
$ 14.90 |
$ 11.04 |
$ 12.78</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss)C |
.08 |
.05 |
.09 |
.03 |
- H</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.81 |
6.72 |
5.42 |
3.82 |
(1.73)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.89 |
6.77 |
5.51 |
3.85 |
(1.73)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.07) |
(.04) |
(.07) |
- |
(.02)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(.95) |
(.95) |
(.28) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(1.02) |
(.99) |
(.35) |
- |
(.02)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.02 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 28.75 |
$ 25.87 |
$ 20.07 |
$ 14.90 |
$ 11.04</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
15.18% |
34.50% |
37.51% |
34.96% |
(13.48)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.99% |
1.04% |
1.59% |
1.75%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.99% |
1.04% |
1.59% |
1.75%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.92% |
.93% |
1.00% |
1.59% |
1.72%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.31% |
.21% |
.55% |
.24% |
.01%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 958,443 |
$ 880,840 |
$ 308,695 |
$ 76,778 |
$ 27,198</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
116% |
119% |
101% |
32% |
70%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Networking and Infrastructure
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 2.58 |
$ 2.14 |
$ 2.66 |
$ 1.52 |
$ 2.38</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.02) |
(.02) |
(.02) |
(.02) |
(.03)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.07) |
.46 |
(.50) |
1.16 |
(.84)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.09) |
.44 |
(.52) |
1.14 |
(.87)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- H |
- H |
- H |
- H |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 2.49 |
$ 2.58 |
$ 2.14 |
$ 2.66 |
$ 1.52</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
(3.49)% |
20.56% |
(19.55)% |
75.00% |
(36.13)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.09% |
1.14% |
1.17% |
1.43% |
1.93%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.09% |
1.14% |
1.17% |
1.43% |
1.93%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.08% |
1.02% |
1.07% |
1.39% |
1.78%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.84)% |
(.84)% |
(.89)% |
(1.00)% |
(1.45)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 91,129 |
$ 125,367 |
$ 109,960 |
$ 211,468 |
$ 77,981</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
136% |
201% |
160% |
57% |
120%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Paper and Forest Products
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 30.63 |
$ 31.64 |
$ 31.64 |
$ 24.07 |
$ 28.78</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.89 F |
.61 G |
.14 |
(.05) |
(.02)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.37 |
(1.53) |
(.06) |
7.59 |
(4.74)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
5.26 |
(.92) |
.08 |
7.54 |
(4.76)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(1.37) |
(.13) |
(.12) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.04 |
.04 |
.03 |
.05</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 34.53 |
$ 30.63 |
$ 31.64 |
$ 31.64 |
$ 24.07</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
17.70% |
(2.77)% |
.37% |
31.45% |
(16.37)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.25% |
1.31% |
1.33% |
2.01% |
1.81%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.20% |
1.25% |
1.32% |
2.01% |
1.81%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.19% |
1.21% |
1.30% |
1.94% |
1.73%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
2.85% F |
2.10% G |
.45% |
(.20)% |
(.07)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 56,527 |
$ 28,716 |
$ 27,685 |
$ 28,818 |
$ 21,308</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
126% |
207% |
65% |
188% |
201%</R> |
A <R> Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.30 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.88%. </R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.42 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .64%. </R>
H <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Pharmaceuticals
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 G |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 10.41 |
$ 8.64 |
$ 8.95 |
$ 7.00 |
$ 9.23</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.08 |
.02 |
-H |
(.01) |
(.02)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
.74 |
1.77 |
(.31) |
1.95 |
(2.22)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
.82 |
1.79 |
(.31) |
1.94 |
(2.24)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.04) |
(.02) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(.31) |
- |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(.35) |
(.02) |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capitalC |
- H |
-H |
-H |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 10.88 |
$ 10.41 |
$ 8.64 |
$ 8.95 |
$ 7.00</R> |
<R>Total Return A,B |
8.05% |
20.68% |
(3.46)% |
27.86% |
(24.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, F |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.02% |
1.11% |
1.20% |
1.59% |
1.80%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.02% |
1.11% |
1.20% |
1.59% |
1.80%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.01% |
1.03% |
1.19% |
1.57% |
1.74%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.73% |
.23% |
.05% |
(.10)% |
(.26)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 195,128 |
$ 142,471 |
$ 95,502 |
$ 87,158 |
$ 50,456</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
204% |
207% |
42% |
80% |
140%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
G <R>For the year ended February 29. </R>
H <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Retailing
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 50.78 |
$ 50.89 |
$ 47.39 |
$ 30.72 |
$ 41.67</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.30 F |
(.10) |
(.01) |
(.19) |
(.28)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.46 |
6.24 |
4.00 |
16.83 |
(10.70)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
7.76 |
6.14 |
3.99 |
16.64 |
(10.98)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
- |
- |
(.01) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(3.58) |
(6.29) |
(.50) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(3.58) |
(6.29) |
(.51) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.02 |
.04 |
.02 |
.03 |
.03</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 54.98 |
$ 50.78 |
$ 50.89 |
$ 47.39 |
$ 30.72</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
15.79% |
12.77% |
8.47% |
54.26% |
(26.28)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.06% |
1.06% |
1.08% |
1.31% |
1.32%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.06% |
1.06% |
1.08% |
1.31% |
1.32%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.06% |
1.04% |
1.03% |
1.28% |
1.25%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.58%F |
(.20)% |
(.02)% |
(.46)% |
(.74)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 83,843 |
$ 67,009 |
$ 105,346 |
$ 87,086 |
$ 63,627</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
202% |
114% |
94% |
85% |
149%</R> |
A <R> Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects special dividends which amounted to $.37 per share. Excluding these special dividends, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.13)%. </R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
Software and Computer Services
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 53.94 |
$ 47.60 |
$ 51.37 |
$ 35.48 |
$ 41.84</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.21) |
(.25) |
.53 F |
(.24) G |
(.24)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.73 |
6.58 |
(3.79) |
16.12 |
(6.13)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
11.52 |
6.33 |
(3.26) |
15.88 |
(6.37)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
- |
- |
(.51) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.01 |
.01 |
- J |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 65.47 |
$ 53.94 |
$ 47.60 |
$ 51.37 |
$ 35.48</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
21.38% |
13.32% |
(6.43)% |
44.79% |
(15.20)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.92% |
.96% |
.98% |
1.09% |
1.18%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.92% |
.96% |
.98% |
1.09% |
1.18%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.91% |
.91% |
.92% |
1.06% |
1.05%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.34)% |
(.49)% |
1.09% F |
(.53)% |
(.65)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 924,664 |
$ 563,799 |
$ 680,988 |
$ 846,946 |
$ 617,904</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
139% |
59% |
94% |
81% |
198%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.76 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.48)%.</R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. </R>
H <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Technology
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 65.24 |
$ 57.62 |
$ 61.94 |
$ 38.44 |
$ 52.07</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
(.15) |
(.27) |
.11 F |
(.42) |
(.37)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.75 |
7.88 |
(4.28) |
23.91 |
(13.28)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.60 |
7.61 |
(4.17) |
23.49 |
(13.65)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
- |
- |
(.16) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- I |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 69.84 |
$ 65.24 |
$ 57.62 |
$ 61.94 |
$ 38.44</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
7.05% |
13.22% |
(6.73)% |
61.13% |
(26.18)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.95% |
.99% |
1.01% |
1.19% |
1.39%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.95% |
.99% |
1.01% |
1.19% |
1.39%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.95% |
.93% |
.94% |
1.14% |
1.22%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.24)% |
(.44)% |
.20% F |
(.80)% |
(.86)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,696,389 |
$ 1,923,316 |
$ 1,954,017 |
$ 2,599,172 |
$ 1,484,150</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
113% |
100% |
104% |
127% |
153%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.48 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been (.65)%.</R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Telecommunications Portfolio
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 41.97 |
$ 34.83 |
$ 35.79 |
$ 23.62 |
$ 30.55</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.61 F |
.36 |
.49 G |
.08 |
.03</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
8.85 |
7.11 |
(.96) |
12.13 |
(6.95)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
9.46 |
7.47 |
(.47) |
12.21 |
(6.92)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.53) |
(.33) |
(.49) |
(.05) |
(.03)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capitalC |
.01 |
- J |
- J |
.01 |
.02</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.91 |
$ 41.97 |
$ 34.83 |
$ 35.79 |
$ 23.62</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
22.69% |
21.54% |
(1.40)% |
51.78% |
(22.60)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.99% |
1.05% |
1.09% |
1.40% |
1.56%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.97% |
1.05% |
1.09% |
1.40% |
1.56%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.97% |
.96% |
1.02% |
1.34% |
1.34%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.34% F |
.96% |
1.44% G |
.27% |
.13%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 624,427 |
$ 402,334 |
$ 333,642 |
$ 439,350 |
$ 312,839</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
162% |
148% |
56% |
98% |
163%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.11 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.09%.</R>
G <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.26 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .68%.</R>
H <R>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 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.</R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Transportation
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 50.22 |
$ 42.08 |
$ 32.84 |
$ 22.80 |
$ 30.95</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.04 |
.17 |
.20 F |
(.12) |
(.18)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.72I |
8.99 |
9.24 |
10.13 |
(8.02)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.76 |
9.16 |
9.44 |
10.01 |
(8.20)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.02) |
(.10) |
(.11) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(1.01) |
(.96) |
(.13) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Total distributions |
(1.03) |
(1.06) |
(.24) |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.05 |
.04 |
.04 |
.03 |
.05</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 53.00 |
$ 50.22 |
$ 42.08 |
$ 32.84 |
$ 22.80</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
7.65% |
22.24% |
28.86% |
44.04% |
(26.33)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.03% |
1.13% |
1.17% |
1.57% |
1.77%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.03% |
1.13% |
1.17% |
1.57% |
1.77%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.02% |
1.11% |
1.14% |
1.53% |
1.75%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.09% |
.40% |
.53% F |
(.40)% |
(.67)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 105,027 |
$ 103,927 |
$ 81,958 |
$ 37,583 |
$ 21,820</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
133% |
142% |
148% |
86% |
47%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.09 per share and an in-kind dividend received in a corporate reorganization which amounted to $.08 per share. Excluding these dividends, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .06%.</R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
I <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
Prospectus
Utilities Growth
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 I |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.44 |
$ 40.04 |
$ 33.94 |
$ 24.44 |
$ 34.32</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
1.00 |
.73 |
.76 F, G |
.43 |
.44</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.45 |
6.59 |
5.95 |
9.46 |
(9.85)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
12.45 |
7.32 |
6.71 |
9.89 |
(9.41)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.64) |
(.93) |
(.62) |
(.40) |
(.48)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
.02 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01 |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.27 |
$ 46.44 |
$ 40.04 |
$ 33.94 |
$ 24.44</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
26.95% |
18.48% |
19.90% |
40.71% |
(27.55)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, H |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.93% |
.97% |
1.02% |
1.23% |
1.30%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.93% |
.97% |
1.02% |
1.23% |
1.30%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.93% |
.92% |
.99% |
1.19% |
1.17%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.93% |
1.71% |
2.06% F, G |
1.44% |
1.56%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 795,683 |
$ 298,371 |
$ 324,732 |
$ 207,044 |
$ 161,359</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
107% |
101% |
51% |
76% |
139%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges. </R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.22 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been 1.47%. </R>
G <R>As a result in the change in the estimate of the return of capital components of dividend income realized in the year ended February 29, 2004, net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets for the year ended February 28, 2005 have been reduced by $0.02 per share and .06%, respectively. The change in estimate has no impact on total net assets or total return of the fund. </R>
H <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund. </R>
I <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Wireless
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 H |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 7.20 |
$ 5.69 |
$ 4.85 |
$ 2.42 |
$ 3.68</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) C |
.05 F |
- I |
(.01) |
(.03) |
(.03)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
.32 |
1.51 |
.85 |
2.46 |
(1.23)</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
.37 |
1.51 |
.84 |
2.43 |
(1.26)</R> |
<R>Distributions from net realized gain |
(.44) |
- |
- |
- |
-</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital C |
- I |
- I |
- I |
- I |
- I</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 7.13 |
$ 7.20 |
$ 5.69 |
$ 4.85 |
$ 2.42</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
5.16% |
26.54% |
17.32% |
100.41% |
(34.24)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets D, G |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.97% |
1.00% |
1.04% |
1.55% |
2.17%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.97% |
1.00% |
1.04% |
1.55% |
2.17%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.96% |
.89% |
.97% |
1.43% |
2.01%</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.69% F |
.04% |
(.27)% |
(.77)% |
(1.16)%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 278,371 |
$ 502,702 |
$ 372,705 |
$ 283,040 |
$ 51,720</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate E |
124% |
162% |
96% |
79% |
110%</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
D <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
E <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
F <R>Investment income per share reflects a special dividend which amounted to $.03 per share. Excluding the special dividend, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been .30%.</R>
G <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
H <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
Prospectus
Appendix - continued
Money Market
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 D |
2003</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net investment income |
.049 |
.033 |
.013 |
.009 |
.015</R> |
<R>Distributions from net investment income |
(.049) |
(.033) |
(.013) |
(.009) |
(.015)</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00 |
$ 1.00</R> |
<R>Total Return A, B |
4.97% |
3.29% |
1.27% |
.84% |
1.48%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets C |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.39% |
.40% |
.39% |
.40% |
.38%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.39% |
.40% |
.39% |
.40% |
.38%</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.38% |
.40% |
.39% |
.40% |
.38%</R> |
<R>Net investment income |
4.92% |
3.34% |
1.26% |
.86% |
1.45%</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
|
|
|
|
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 2,567,640 |
$ 891,796 |
$ 584,755 |
$ 607,620 |
$ 1,079,578</R> |
A <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
B <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the former sales charges.</R>
C <R>Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the Fund. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the Fund during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the Fund.</R>
D <R>For the year ended February 29.</R>
Prospectus
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<R>1.701898.111 SEL-pro-0407</R>
Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio (formerly Developing Communications Portfolio), Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio (formerly Consumer Industries Portfolio), Consumer Staples Portfolio (formerly Food and Agriculture Portfolio), Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio (formerly Cyclical Industries Portfolio), Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio (formerly Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio), Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio (formerly Industrial Materials Portfolio), Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, Wireless Portfolio, and Money Market Portfolio
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
April 28, 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Investment Policies and Limitations |
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Portfolio Transactions |
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Valuation |
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Buying, Selling, and Exchanging Information |
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Distributions and Taxes |
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Trustees and Officers |
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Control of Investment Advisers |
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Management Contracts |
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Proxy Voting Guidelines |
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Distribution Services |
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Transfer and Service Agent Agreements |
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Description of the Trust |
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Financial Statements |
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Fund Holdings Information |
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Appendix |
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<R>SEL-ptb-0407
1.474722.111</R>
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS
The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of a fund's assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the fund's acquisition of such security or other asset. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values, net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with the fund's investment policies and limitations.
A fund's fundamental investment policies and limitations cannot be changed without approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act)) of the fund. However, except for the fundamental investment limitations listed below, the investment policies and limitations described in this SAI are not fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.
The following are each fund's fundamental investment limitations set forth in their entirety.
Diversification
<R>For Banking, Financial Services, and Home Finance:</r>
The fund may not with respect to 75% of the fund's total assets, purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or securities of other investment companies) if, as a result, (a) more than 5% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer, or (b) the fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer.
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer, if, as a result, the fund would not comply with any applicable diversification requirements for a money market fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules thereunder, as such may be amended from time to time.
Senior Securities
For each fund:
The fund may not issue senior securities, except in connection with the insurance program established by the fund pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or as otherwise permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Borrowing
<R>For each fund (other than Money Market):</r>
The fund may not borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation.
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may not borrow money, except that the fund may (i) borrow money for temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) and (ii) engage in reverse repurchase agreements for any purpose; provided that (i) and (ii) in combination do not exceed 33 1/3% of the fund's total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation.
Underwriting
For each fund:
The fund may not underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities or in connection with investments in other investment companies.
Concentration
<R>For each fund (other than Banking, Communications Equipment, Construction and Housing, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financial Services, Home Finance, Industrials, IT Services, Materials, and Money Market):</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the business activities having the specific characteristics denoted by the fund.
<R>For purposes of each Select stock fund's (other than Banking, Communications Equipment, Construction and Housing, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financial Services, Home Finance, Industrials, IT Services, Materials, and Money Market) concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity® Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) looks through to the holdings of the central fund.</R>
<R>For purposes of each Select stock fund's (other than Banking, Communications Equipment, Construction and Housing, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Financial Services, Home Finance, Industrials, IT Services, Materials, and Money Market) concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Banking:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in banking.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Communications Equipment:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the communications equipment industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Construction and Housing:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the construction and housing industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Consumer Discretionary:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the consumer discretionary industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Consumer Staples:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the consumer staples industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Financial Services:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the business activities having the specific characteristics denoted by the fund.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities. An issuer that derives more than 15% of revenues or profits from brokerage or investment management activities is considered to be principally engaged in the business activities identified for the fund.</R>
<R>For Home Finance:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the thrifts and mortgage finance industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Industrials:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the industrials industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For IT Services:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the information technology industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Materials:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the materials industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of companies whose principal business activities are in the same industry, except that the fund will invest more than 25% of its total assets in the financial services industry.
<R>For purposes of Money Market's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR deems the financial services industry to include the group of industries within the financial services sector.</R>
<R>For purposes of Money Market's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may analyze the characteristics of a particular issuer and security and assign an industry or sector classification consistent with those characteristics in the event that the third party classification provider used by FMR does not assign a classification.</R>
Real Estate
For each fund:
The fund may not purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business).
Commodities
<R>For each fund (other than Gold, Natural Resources, and Money Market):</r>
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities).
<R>For Gold:</r>
The fund may not purchase any precious metals if, as a result, more than 50% of its total assets would be invested in precious metals.
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities other than precious metals, provided that the fund may sell physical commodities acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This limitation shall not prevent the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities.
<R>For purposes of Gold's precious metals and commodities limitations discussed above, FMR currently intends to treat investments in securities whose redemption value is indexed to the price of gold or other precious metals as investments in precious metals.</R>
<R>For Natural Resources:</r>
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities other than precious metals, provided that the fund may sell physical commodities acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This limitation shall not prevent the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities.
<R>For purposes of Natural Resources's commodities limitation discussed above, FMR currently intends to treat investments in securities whose redemption value is indexed to the price of precious metals as investments in precious metals.</R>
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments.
Loans
For each fund:
The fund may not lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33 1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase agreements, or to acquisitions of loans, loan participations or other forms of debt instruments.
Investing for Control or Management
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may not invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or management.
Pooled Funds
<R>For each fund (other than IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Systems, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless):</r>
The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
<R>For IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Systems, and Natural Resources:</r>
The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate or successor with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
In addition, as a matter of fundamental policy:
<R>Air Transportation invests primarily in companies engaged in the regional, national, and international movement of passengers, mail and freight via aircraft.</r>
<R>Automotive invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, marketing or sale of automobiles, trucks, specialty vehicles, parts, tires, and related services. </r>
<R>Banking invests primarily in companies engaged in banking.</r>
<R>Biotechnology invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of various biotechnological products, services, and processes and companies that benefit significantly from scientific and technological advances in biotechnology.</r>
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management invests primarily in companies engaged in stock brokerage, commodity brokerage, investment banking, tax-advantaged investment or investment sales, investment management, or related investment advisory services.</r>
<R>Chemicals invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture or marketing of products or services related to the chemical process industries.</r>
<R>Communications Equipment invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications equipment.</r>
<R>Computers invests primarily in companies engaged in research, design, development, manufacture or distribution of products, processes or services that relate to currently available or experimental hardware technology within the computer industry.</r>
<R>Construction and Housing invests primarily in companies engaged in the design and construction of residential, commercial, industrial and public works facilities, as well as companies engaged in the manufacture, supply, distribution, or sale of construction and housing products or services.</r>
<R>Consumer Discretionary invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture and distribution of consumer discretionary products and services. </r>
<R>Consumer Staples invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples.</r>
<R>Defense and Aerospace invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, manufacture or sale of products or services related to the defense or aerospace industries.</r>
<R>Electronics invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, manufacture, or sale of electronic components (semiconductors, connectors, printed circuit boards and other components); equipment vendors to electronic component manufacturers; electronic component distributors; and electronic instruments and electronic systems vendors.</r>
<R>Energy invests primarily in companies in the energy field, including the conventional areas of oil, gas, electricity and coal, and newer sources of energy such as nuclear, geothermal, oil shale and solar power.</r>
<R>Energy Service invests primarily in companies in the energy service field, including those that provide services and equipment to the conventional areas of oil, gas, electricity and coal, and newer sources of energy such as nuclear, geothermal, oil shale and solar power.</r>
<R>Environmental invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture or distribution of products, processes or services related to waste management, pollution control or reduction, conservation, improving the environment or other environmental concerns.</r>
<R>Financial Services invests primarily in companies that provide financial services to consumers and industry.</r>
<R>Gold invests primarily in companies engaged in exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or, to a lesser degree, in silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals and minerals.</r>
<R>Health Care invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, manufacture, or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health care or medicine.</r>
<R>Home Finance invests primarily in companies providing mortgages and other consumer loans and related services associated with home finance.</r>
<R>Industrial Equipment invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution or service of products and equipment for the industrial sector, including integrated producers of capital equipment (such as general industrial machinery, farm equipment, and computers), parts suppliers and subcontractors.</r>
<R>Industrials invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply, or sale of industrial products, services, or equipment.</r>
<R>Insurance invests primarily in companies engaged in underwriting, reinsuring, selling, distributing, or placing of property and casualty, life, or health insurance.</r>
<R>IT Services invests primarily in companies engaged in providing information technology services.</r>
<R>Leisure invests primarily in companies engaged in the design, production, or distribution of goods or services in the leisure industries.</r>
<R>Materials invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods.</r>
<R>Medical Delivery invests primarily in companies engaged in the ownership or management of hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, and other companies specializing in the delivery of health care services.</r>
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems invests primarily in companies engaged in research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply or sale of medical equipment and devices and related technologies.</r>
<R>Multimedia invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, production, sale and distribution of goods or services used in the broadcast and media industries.</r>
<R>Natural Gas invests primarily in companies engaged in the production, transmission, and distribution of natural gas, and involved in the exploration of potential natural gas sources, as well as those companies that provide services and equipment to natural gas producers, refineries, cogeneration facilities, converters, and distributors.</r>
<R>Natural Resources invests primarily in companies that own or develop natural resources, or supply goods and services to such companies.</r>
<R>Networking and Infrastructure invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, sale or distribution of products, services or technologies that support the flow of electronic information, including voice, data, images and commercial transactions.</r>
<R>Paper and Forest Products invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, research, sale, or distribution of paper products, packaging products, building materials (such as lumber and paneling products), and other products related to the paper and forest products industry.</r>
<R>Pharmaceuticals invests primarily in companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale, or distribution of pharmaceuticals and drugs of all types.</r>
<R>Retailing invests primarily in companies engaged in merchandising finished goods and services primarily to individual consumers.</r>
<R>Software and Computer Services invests primarily in companies engaged in research, design, production or distribution of products or processes that relate to software or information-based services.</r>
<R>Technology invests primarily in companies which FMR believes have, or will develop, products, processes or services that will provide or will benefit significantly from technological advances and improvements.</r>
<R>Telecommunications invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications services or communications equipment.</r>
<R>Transportation invests primarily in companies engaged in providing transportation services or companies engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, or sale of transportation equipment.</r>
<R>Utilities Growth invests primarily in companies in the utilities industry and companies deriving a majority of their revenues from their utility operations.</r>
<R>Wireless invests primarily in companies engaged in activities relating to wireless communications services or products.</r>
<R>Each of Air Transportation, Automotive, Banking, Biotechnology, Brokerage and Investment Management, Chemicals, Communications Equipment, Computers, Construction and Housing, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Defense and Aerospace, Electronics, Energy, Energy Service, Environmental, Financial Services, Gold, Health Care, Home Finance, Industrial Equipment, Industrials, Insurance, IT Services, Leisure, Materials, Medical Delivery, Medical Equipment and Systems, Multimedia, Natural Gas, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Paper and Forest Products, Pharmaceuticals, Retailing, Software and Computer Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities Growth, and Wireless seeks capital appreciation.</r>
With the exception of IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Systems, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless, each Select stock fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities, including common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks, and for Gold, in certain precious metals. For each Select stock fund (except IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Systems, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless), FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
The following investment limitations are not fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.
Diversification
<R>For each fund (other than Banking, Financial Services, Home Finance, and Money Market):</r>
In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by Subchapter M.
For purposes of the fund's diversification limitation discussed above, Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50% of its total assets so that (a) no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are invested in securities of any one issuer, and (b) the fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. However, Subchapter M allows unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other regulated investment companies. These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of the fund's taxable year.
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund does not currently intend to purchase a security (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, or securities of other money market funds) if, as a result, more than 5% of its total assets would be invested in securities of a single issuer; provided that the fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the first tier securities of a single issuer for up to three business days.
For purposes of the fund's diversification limitation discussed above, certain securities subject to guarantees (including insurance, letters of credit and demand features) are not considered securities of their issuer, but are subject to separate diversification requirements, in accordance with industry standard requirements for money market funds.
Short Sales
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities short.
<R>For each fund (other than Money Market):</r>
The fund does not currently intend to hedge more than 40% of its total assets with short sales against the box under normal conditions.
Margin Purchases
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin, except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
Borrowing
<R>For each fund (other than Money Market):</r>
The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for purposes of the fundamental borrowing investment limitation).
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with any party.
Illiquid Securities
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they are valued.
For purposes of each fund's illiquid securities limitation discussed above, if through a change in values, net assets, or other circumstances, the fund were in a position where more than 10% of its net assets were invested in illiquid securities, it would consider appropriate steps to protect liquidity.
Commodities
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund does not currently intend to purchase physical commodities or purchase or sell futures contracts based on physical commodities.
Loans
<R>For each fund (other than Money Market):</r>
The fund does not currently intend to lend assets other than securities to other parties, except by (a) lending money (up to 15% of the fund's net assets) to a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) assuming any unfunded commitments in connection with the acquisition of loans, loan participations, or other forms of debt instruments. (This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities, to repurchase agreements, or to acquisitions of loans, loan participations or other forms of debt instruments.)
<R>For Money Market:</r>
The fund does not currently intend to lend assets other than securities to other parties, except by lending money (up to 15% of the fund's net assets) to a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser. (This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase agreements.)
Pooled Funds
<R>For each fund (other than IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Systems, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless):</r>
The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
<R>For IT Services, Industrials, Medical Equipment and Services, and Natural Resources:</r>
The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company managed by Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate or successor with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
In addition to each fund's fundamental and non-fundamental limitations discussed above:
For the Select stock funds' limitations on futures and options transactions, see the section entitled "Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions" on page <Click Here>.
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management. The extent to which the fund may invest in a company that engages in securities-related activities is limited by federal securities laws.</r>
<R>Financial Services. The extent to which the fund may invest in a company that engages in securities-related activities is limited by federal securities laws.</r>
<R>Multimedia. The extent to which the fund may invest in corporate broadcast licensees is limited by Federal Communications Commission regulations.</r>
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks. FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques unless it believes that doing so will help a fund achieve its goal.
Affiliated Bank Transactions. A fund may engage in transactions with financial institutions that are, or may be considered to be, "affiliated persons" of the fund under the 1940 Act. These transactions may involve repurchase agreements with custodian banks; short-term obligations of, and repurchase agreements with, the 50 largest U.S. banks (measured by deposits); municipal securities; U.S. Government securities with affiliated financial institutions that are primary dealers in these securities; short-term currency transactions; and short-term borrowings. In accordance with exemptive orders issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Board of Trustees has established and periodically reviews procedures applicable to transactions involving affiliated financial institutions.
Asset-Backed Securities represent interests in pools of mortgages, loans, receivables, or other assets. Payment of interest and repayment of principal may be largely dependent upon the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities and, in certain cases, supported by letters of credit, surety bonds, or other credit enhancements. Asset-backed security values may also be affected by other factors including changes in interest rates, the availability of information concerning the pool and its structure, the creditworthiness of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the entities providing the credit enhancement. In addition, these securities may be subject to prepayment risk.
Borrowing. Each fund may borrow from banks or from other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates, or through reverse repurchase agreements. If a fund borrows money, its share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is paid off. If a fund makes additional investments while borrowings are outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage.
Cash Management. A fund can hold uninvested cash or can invest it in cash equivalents such as money market securities, repurchase agreements, or shares of money market or short-term bond funds. Generally, these securities offer less potential for gains than other types of securities.
Central Funds are special types of investment vehicles created by Fidelity for use by the Fidelity funds and other advisory clients. FMR uses central funds to invest in particular security types or investment disciplines, or for cash management. Central funds incur certain costs related to their investment activity (such as custodial fees and expenses), but do not pay additional management fees to Fidelity. The investment results of the portions of the fund's assets invested in the central funds will be based upon the investment results of those funds.
Common Stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds and preferred stock take precedence over the claims of those who own common stock.
Convertible Securities are bonds, debentures, notes, or other securities that may be converted or exchanged (by the holder or by the issuer) into shares of the underlying common stock (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at a stated exchange ratio. A convertible security may also be called for redemption or conversion by the issuer after a particular date and under certain circumstances (including a specified price) established upon issue. If a convertible security held by a fund is called for redemption or conversion, the fund could be required to tender it for redemption, convert it into the underlying common stock, or sell it to a third party.
Convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Convertible securities generally provide yields higher than the underlying common stocks, but generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. Because of this higher yield, convertible securities generally sell at prices above their "conversion value," which is the current market value of the stock to be received upon conversion. The difference between this conversion value and the price of convertible securities will vary over time depending on changes in the value of the underlying common stocks and interest rates. When the underlying common stocks decline in value, convertible securities will tend not to decline to the same extent because of the interest or dividend payments and the repayment of principal at maturity for certain types of convertible securities. However, securities that are convertible other than at the option of the holder generally do not limit the potential for loss to the same extent as securities convertible at the option of the holder. When the underlying common stocks rise in value, the value of convertible securities may also be expected to increase. At the same time, however, the difference between the market value of convertible securities and their conversion value will narrow, which means that the value of convertible securities will generally not increase to the same extent as the value of the underlying common stocks. Because convertible securities may also be interest-rate sensitive, their value may increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Convertible securities are also subject to credit risk, and are often lower-quality securities.
<R>Companies "Principally Engaged" in a Designated Business Activity. For purposes of each Select stock fund's policy of investing at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the business activity or activities identified for the fund, FMR may consider a company to be principally engaged in a the designated business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of a company's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the company an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities. </r>
Debt Securities are used by issuers to borrow money. The issuer usually pays a fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the amount borrowed, usually at the maturity of the security. Some debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, do not pay interest but are sold at a deep discount from their face values. Debt securities include corporate bonds, government securities, repurchase agreements, and mortgage and other asset-backed securities.
<R>Domestic and Foreign Investments (money market fund only) include U.S. dollar-denominated time deposits, certificates of deposit, and bankers' acceptances of U.S. banks and their branches located outside of the United States, U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks, and foreign branches of foreign banks. Domestic and foreign investments may also include U.S. dollar-denominated securities issued or guaranteed by other U.S. or foreign issuers, including U.S. and foreign corporations or other business organizations, foreign governments, foreign government agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and foreign financial institutions, including savings and loan institutions, insurance companies, mortgage bankers, and real estate investment trusts, as well as banks.</r>
The obligations of foreign branches of U.S. banks may not be obligations of the parent bank in addition to the issuing branch, and may be limited by the terms of a specific obligation and by governmental regulation. Payment of interest and repayment of principal on these obligations may also be affected by governmental action in the country of domicile of the branch (generally referred to as sovereign risk) or by war or civil conflict. In addition, settlement of trades may occur outside of the United States and evidence of ownership of portfolio securities may be held outside of the United States. Accordingly, a fund may be subject to the risks associated with the settlement of trades and the holding of such property overseas. Various provisions of federal law governing the establishment and operation of U.S. branches do not apply to foreign branches of U.S. banks.
Obligations of U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks may be general obligations of the parent bank in addition to the issuing branch, or may be limited by the terms of a specific obligation and by federal and state regulation, as well as by governmental action in the country in which the foreign bank has its head office.
Obligations of foreign issuers involve certain additional risks. These risks may include future unfavorable political and economic developments, withholding taxes, seizures of foreign deposits, currency controls, interest limitations, or other governmental restrictions that might affect repayment of principal or payment of interest, or the ability to honor a credit commitment. Additionally, there may be less public information available about foreign entities. Foreign issuers may be subject to less governmental regulation and supervision than U.S. issuers. Foreign issuers also generally are not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers.
Exposure to Foreign Markets. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments.
Foreign investments involve risks relating to local political, economic, regulatory, or social instability, military action or unrest, or adverse diplomatic developments, and may be affected by actions of foreign governments adverse to the interests of U.S. investors. Such actions may include expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on U.S. investment or on the ability to repatriate assets or convert currency into U.S. dollars, or other government intervention. Additionally, governmental issuers of foreign debt securities may be unwilling to pay interest and repay principal when due and may require that the conditions for payment be renegotiated. There is no assurance that FMR will be able to anticipate these potential events or counter their effects. In addition, the value of securities denominated in foreign currencies and of dividends and interest paid with respect to such securities will fluctuate based on the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.
It is anticipated that in most cases the best available market for foreign securities will be on an exchange or in over-the-counter (OTC) markets located outside of the United States. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Foreign security trading, settlement and custodial practices (including those involving securities settlement where fund assets may be released prior to receipt of payment) are often less developed than those in U.S. markets, and may result in increased risk or substantial delays in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of, or breach of duty by, a foreign broker-dealer, securities depository, or foreign subcustodian. In addition, the costs associated with foreign investments, including withholding taxes, brokerage commissions, and custodial costs, are generally higher than with U.S. investments.
Foreign markets may offer less protection to investors than U.S. markets. Foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers. Adequate public information on foreign issuers may not be available, and it may be difficult to secure dividends and information regarding corporate actions on a timely basis. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States. OTC markets tend to be less regulated than stock exchange markets and, in certain countries, may be totally unregulated. Regulatory enforcement may be influenced by economic or political concerns, and investors may have difficulty enforcing their legal rights in foreign countries.
Some foreign securities impose restrictions on transfer within the United States or to U.S. persons. Although securities subject to such transfer restrictions may be marketable abroad, they may be less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions.
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) as well as other "hybrid" forms of ADRs, including European Depositary Receipts (EDRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. These certificates are issued by depository banks and generally trade on an established market in the United States or elsewhere. The underlying shares are held in trust by a custodian bank or similar financial institution in the issuer's home country. The depository bank may not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may charge fees for various services, including forwarding dividends and interest and corporate actions. ADRs are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, ADRs continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks of the underlying issuer's country.
The risks of foreign investing may be magnified for investments in emerging markets. Security prices in emerging markets can be significantly more volatile than those in more developed markets, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and economies. In particular, countries with emerging markets may have relatively unstable governments, may present the risks of nationalization of businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership and prohibitions on the repatriation of assets, and may have less protection of property rights than more developed countries. The economies of countries with emerging markets may be based on only a few industries, may be highly vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer from extreme and volatile debt burdens or inflation rates. Local securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.
Foreign Currency Transactions. A fund (other than a money market fund) may conduct foreign currency transactions on a spot (i.e., cash) or forward basis (i.e., by entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies). Although foreign exchange dealers generally do not charge a fee for such conversions, they do realize a profit based on the difference between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies. Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign currency at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should the counterparty desire to resell that currency to the dealer. Forward contracts are customized transactions that require a specific amount of a currency to be delivered at a specific exchange rate on a specific date or range of dates in the future. Forward contracts are generally traded in an interbank market directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. The parties to a forward contract may agree to offset or terminate the contract before its maturity, or may hold the contract to maturity and complete the contemplated currency exchange.
The following discussion summarizes the principal currency management strategies involving forward contracts that could be used by a fund. A fund may also use swap agreements, indexed securities, and options and futures contracts relating to foreign currencies for the same purposes.
A "settlement hedge" or "transaction hedge" is designed to protect a fund against an adverse change in foreign currency values between the date a security is purchased or sold and the date on which payment is made or received. Entering into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in an underlying security transaction for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars "locks in" the U.S. dollar price of the security. Forward contracts to purchase or sell a foreign currency may also be used by a fund in anticipation of future purchases or sales of securities denominated in foreign currency, even if the specific investments have not yet been selected by FMR.
A fund may also use forward contracts to hedge against a decline in the value of existing investments denominated in foreign currency. For example, if a fund owned securities denominated in pounds sterling, it could enter into a forward contract to sell pounds sterling in return for U.S. dollars to hedge against possible declines in the pound's value. Such a hedge, sometimes referred to as a "position hedge," would tend to offset both positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes in security values caused by other factors. A fund could also hedge the position by selling another currency expected to perform similarly to the pound sterling. This type of hedge, sometimes referred to as a "proxy hedge," could offer advantages in terms of cost, yield, or efficiency, but generally would not hedge currency exposure as effectively as a direct hedge into U.S. dollars. Proxy hedges may result in losses if the currency used to hedge does not perform similarly to the currency in which the hedged securities are denominated.
A fund may enter into forward contracts to shift its investment exposure from one currency into another. This may include shifting exposure from U.S. dollars to a foreign currency, or from one foreign currency to another foreign currency. This type of strategy, sometimes known as a "cross-hedge," will tend to reduce or eliminate exposure to the currency that is sold, and increase exposure to the currency that is purchased, much as if a fund had sold a security denominated in one currency and purchased an equivalent security denominated in another. Cross-hedges protect against losses resulting from a decline in the hedged currency, but will cause a fund to assume the risk of fluctuations in the value of the currency it purchases.
Successful use of currency management strategies will depend on FMR's skill in analyzing currency values. Currency management strategies may substantially change a fund's investment exposure to changes in currency exchange rates and could result in losses to a fund if currencies do not perform as FMR anticipates. For example, if a currency's value rose at a time when FMR had hedged a fund by selling that currency in exchange for dollars, a fund would not participate in the currency's appreciation. If FMR hedges currency exposure through proxy hedges, a fund could realize currency losses from both the hedge and the security position if the two currencies do not move in tandem. Similarly, if FMR increases a fund's exposure to a foreign currency and that currency's value declines, a fund will realize a loss. There is no assurance that FMR's use of currency management strategies will be advantageous to a fund or that it will hedge at appropriate times.
Funds' Rights as Investors. The funds do not intend to direct or administer the day-to-day operations of any company. A fund, however, may exercise its rights as a shareholder or lender and may communicate its views on important matters of policy to management, the Board of Directors, shareholders of a company, and holders of other securities of the company when FMR determines that such matters could have a significant effect on the value of the fund's investment in the company. The activities in which a fund may engage, either individually or in conjunction with others, may include, among others, supporting or opposing proposed changes in a company's corporate structure or business activities; seeking changes in a company's directors or management; seeking changes in a company's direction or policies; seeking the sale or reorganization of the company or a portion of its assets; supporting or opposing third-party takeover efforts; supporting the filing of a bankruptcy petition; or foreclosing on collateral securing a security. This area of corporate activity is increasingly prone to litigation and it is possible that a fund could be involved in lawsuits related to such activities. FMR will monitor such activities with a view to mitigating, to the extent possible, the risk of litigation against a fund and the risk of actual liability if a fund is involved in litigation. No guarantee can be made, however, that litigation against a fund will not be undertaken or liabilities incurred. The funds' proxy voting guidelines are included in this SAI.
Futures, Options, and Swaps. The following paragraphs pertain to futures, options, and swaps: Combined Positions, Correlation of Price Changes, Futures Contracts, Futures Margin Payments, Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions, Liquidity of Options and Futures Contracts, Options and Futures Relating to Foreign Currencies, OTC Options, Purchasing Put and Call Options, Writing Put and Call Options, and Swap Agreements.
Combined Positions involve purchasing and writing options in combination with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts, to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For example, purchasing a put option and writing a call option on the same underlying instrument would construct a combined position whose risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract. Another possible combined position would involve writing a call option at one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, to reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades, they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and close out.
Correlation of Price Changes. Because there are a limited number of types of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the standardized contracts available will not match a fund's current or anticipated investments exactly. A fund may invest in options and futures contracts based on securities with different issuers, maturities, or other characteristics from the securities in which the fund typically invests, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not track the performance of the fund's other investments.
Options and futures prices can also diverge from the prices of their underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match a fund's investments well. Options and futures prices are affected by such factors as current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options and futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences in how options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of daily price fluctuation limits or trading halts. A fund may purchase or sell options and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the securities it wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to compensate for differences in volatility between the contract and the securities, although this may not be successful in all cases. If price changes in a fund's options or futures positions are poorly correlated with its other investments, the positions may fail to produce anticipated gains or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other investments.
Futures Contracts. In purchasing a futures contract, the buyer agrees to purchase a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. In selling a futures contract, the seller agrees to sell a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. The price at which the purchase and sale will take place is fixed when the buyer and seller enter into the contract. Some currently available futures contracts are based on specific securities, such as U.S. Treasury bonds or notes, and some are based on indices of securities prices, such as the Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®). Futures can be held until their delivery dates, or can be closed out before then if a liquid secondary market is available.
The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of its underlying instrument. Therefore, purchasing futures contracts will tend to increase a fund's exposure to positive and negative price fluctuations in the underlying instrument, much as if it had purchased the underlying instrument directly. When a fund sells a futures contract, by contrast, the value of its futures position will tend to move in a direction contrary to the market. Selling futures contracts, therefore, will tend to offset both positive and negative market price changes, much as if the underlying instrument had been sold.
Futures Margin Payments. The purchaser or seller of a futures contract is not required to deliver or pay for the underlying instrument unless the contract is held until the delivery date. However, both the purchaser and seller are required to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), when the contract is entered into. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the contract's value. If the value of either party's position declines, that party will be required to make additional "variation margin" payments to settle the change in value on a daily basis. The party that has a gain may be entitled to receive all or a portion of this amount. Initial and variation margin payments do not constitute purchasing securities on margin for purposes of a fund's investment limitations. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a fund, the fund may be entitled to return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount received by the FCM's other customers, potentially resulting in losses to the fund. A fund is required to segregate liquid assets equivalent to the fund's outstanding obligations under the contract in excess of the initial margin and variation margin, if any.
Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions. The trust, on behalf of each Select stock fund, has filed with the National Futures Association a notice claiming an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" (CPO) under the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission promulgated thereunder, with respect to each fund's operation. Accordingly, each Select stock fund is not subject to registration or regulation as a CPO.
Each fund will not: (a) sell futures contracts, purchase put options, or write call options if, as a result, more than 25% of the fund's total assets would be hedged with futures and options under normal conditions; (b) purchase futures contracts or write put options if, as a result, the fund's total obligations upon settlement or exercise of purchased futures contracts and written put options would exceed 25% of its total assets under normal conditions; or (c) purchase call options if, as a result, the current value of option premiums for call options purchased by the fund would exceed 5% of the fund's total assets. These limitations do not apply to options attached to or acquired or traded together with their underlying securities, and do not apply to securities that incorporate features similar to options.
The above limitations on the funds' (other than the money market fund's) investments in futures contracts and options, and the funds' policies regarding futures contracts and options discussed elsewhere in this SAI may be changed as regulatory agencies permit.
Liquidity of Options and Futures Contracts. There is no assurance a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular options or futures contract at any particular time. Options may have relatively low trading volume and liquidity if their strike prices are not close to the underlying instrument's current price. In addition, exchanges may establish daily price fluctuation limits for options and futures contracts, and may halt trading if a contract's price moves upward or downward more than the limit in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation limit is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible to enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the secondary market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions, and potentially could require a fund to continue to hold a position until delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, a fund's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures positions could also be impaired.
Options and Futures Relating to Foreign Currencies. Currency futures contracts are similar to forward currency exchange contracts, except that they are traded on exchanges (and have margin requirements) and are standardized as to contract size and delivery date. Most currency futures contracts call for payment or delivery in U.S. dollars. The underlying instrument of a currency option may be a foreign currency, which generally is purchased or delivered in exchange for U.S. dollars, or may be a futures contract. The purchaser of a currency call obtains the right to purchase the underlying currency, and the purchaser of a currency put obtains the right to sell the underlying currency.
The uses and risks of currency options and futures are similar to options and futures relating to securities or indices, as discussed above. A fund may purchase and sell currency futures and may purchase and write currency options to increase or decrease its exposure to different foreign currencies. Currency options may also be purchased or written in conjunction with each other or with currency futures or forward contracts. Currency futures and options values can be expected to correlate with exchange rates, but may not reflect other factors that affect the value of a fund's investments. A currency hedge, for example, should protect a Yen-denominated security from a decline in the Yen, but will not protect a fund against a price decline resulting from deterioration in the issuer's creditworthiness. Because the value of a fund's foreign-denominated investments changes in response to many factors other than exchange rates, it may not be possible to match the amount of currency options and futures to the value of the fund's investments exactly over time.
OTC Options. Unlike exchange-traded options, which are standardized with respect to the underlying instrument, expiration date, contract size, and strike price, the terms of OTC options (options not traded on exchanges) generally are established through negotiation with the other party to the option contract. While this type of arrangement allows the purchaser or writer greater flexibility to tailor an option to its needs, OTC options generally are less liquid and involve greater credit risk than exchange-traded options, which are guaranteed by the clearing organization of the exchanges where they are traded.
Purchasing Put and Call Options. By purchasing a put option, the purchaser obtains the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option's underlying instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the purchaser pays the current market price for the option (known as the option premium). Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific securities, indices of securities prices, and futures contracts. The purchaser may terminate its position in a put option by allowing it to expire or by exercising the option. If the option is allowed to expire, the purchaser will lose the entire premium. If the option is exercised, the purchaser completes the sale of the underlying instrument at the strike price. A purchaser may also terminate a put option position by closing it out in the secondary market at its current price, if a liquid secondary market exists.
The buyer of a typical put option can expect to realize a gain if security prices fall substantially. However, if the underlying instrument's price does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put buyer can expect to suffer a loss (limited to the amount of the premium, plus related transaction costs).
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's strike price. A call buyer typically attempts to participate in potential price increases of the underlying instrument with risk limited to the cost of the option if security prices fall. At the same time, the buyer can expect to suffer a loss if security prices do not rise sufficiently to offset the cost of the option.
Writing Put and Call Options. The writer of a put or call option takes the opposite side of the transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for receipt of the premium, the writer assumes the obligation to pay the strike price for the option's underlying instrument if the other party to the option chooses to exercise it. The writer may seek to terminate a position in a put option before exercise by closing out the option in the secondary market at its current price. If the secondary market is not liquid for a put option, however, the writer must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option is outstanding, regardless of price changes. When writing an option on a futures contract, a fund will be required to make margin payments to an FCM as described above for futures contracts.
If security prices rise, a put writer would generally expect to profit, although its gain would be limited to the amount of the premium it received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely that the writer will also profit, because it should be able to close out the option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the put writer would expect to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss from purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because the premium received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the decline.
Writing a call option obligates the writer to sell or deliver the option's underlying instrument, in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the option. The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of writing put options, except that writing calls generally is a profitable strategy if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option premium, a call writer mitigates the effects of a price decline. At the same time, because a call writer must be prepared to deliver the underlying instrument in return for the strike price, even if its current value is greater, a call writer gives up some ability to participate in security price increases.
Swap Agreements can be individually negotiated and structured to include exposure to a variety of different types of investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap agreements may increase or decrease a fund's exposure to long- or short-term interest rates (in the United States or abroad), foreign currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing rates, or other factors such as security prices or inflation rates. Swap agreements can take many different forms and are known by a variety of names.
In a typical cap or floor agreement, one party agrees to make payments only under specified circumstances, usually in return for payment of a fee by the other party. For example, the buyer of an interest rate cap obtains the right to receive payments to the extent that a specified interest rate exceeds an agreed-upon level, while the seller of an interest rate floor is obligated to make payments to the extent that a specified interest rate falls below an agreed-upon level. An interest rate collar combines elements of buying a cap and selling a floor.
Swap agreements will tend to shift a fund's investment exposure from one type of investment to another. For example, if the fund agreed to exchange payments in dollars for payments in foreign currency, the swap agreement would tend to decrease the fund's exposure to U.S. interest rates and increase its exposure to foreign currency and interest rates. Caps and floors have an effect similar to buying or writing options. Depending on how they are used, swap agreements may increase or decrease the overall volatility of a fund's investments and its share price and yield.
Swap agreements also may allow a fund to acquire or reduce credit exposure to a particular issuer. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in the factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from a fund. If a swap agreement calls for payments by the fund, the fund must be prepared to make such payments when due. If a swap counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the risk that they may not perform may increase, potentially resulting in a loss to the fund. Although there can be no assurance that the fund will be able to do so, the fund may be able to reduce or eliminate its exposure under a swap agreement either by assignment or other disposition, or by entering into an offsetting swap agreement with the same party or a similarly creditworthy party.
<R>Illiquid Securities cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they are valued. Difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss or may be costly to a fund. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, FMR determines the liquidity of a fund's investments and, through reports from FMR, the Board monitors investments in illiquid securities. In determining the liquidity of a fund's investments, various factors may be considered, including (1) the frequency and volume of trades and quotations, (2) the number of dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer undertakings to make a market, and (4) the nature of the security and the market in which it trades (including any demand, put or tender features, the mechanics and other requirements for transfer, any letters of credit or other credit enhancement features, any ratings, the number of holders, the method of soliciting offers, the time required to dispose of the security, and the ability to assign or offset the rights and obligations of the security).</r>
Indexed Securities are instruments whose prices are indexed to the prices of other securities, securities indices, currencies, precious metals or other commodities, or other financial indicators. Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt securities or deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined by reference to a specific instrument or statistic.
Gold-indexed securities typically provide for a maturity value that depends on the price of gold, resulting in a security whose price tends to rise and fall together with gold prices. Currency-indexed securities typically are short-term to intermediate-term debt securities whose maturity values or interest rates are determined by reference to the values of one or more specified foreign currencies, and may offer higher yields than U.S. dollar-denominated securities. Currency-indexed securities may be positively or negatively indexed; that is, their maturity value may increase when the specified currency value increases, resulting in a security that performs similarly to a foreign-denominated instrument, or their maturity value may decline when foreign currencies increase, resulting in a security whose price characteristics are similar to a put on the underlying currency. Currency-indexed securities may also have prices that depend on the values of a number of different foreign currencies relative to each other.
The performance of indexed securities depends to a great extent on the performance of the security, currency, or other instrument to which they are indexed, and may also be influenced by interest rate changes in the United States and abroad. Indexed securities may be more volatile than the underlying instruments. Indexed securities are also subject to the credit risks associated with the issuer of the security, and their values may decline substantially if the issuer's creditworthiness deteriorates. Recent issuers of indexed securities have included banks, corporations, and certain U.S. Government agencies.
<R>Gold and Natural Resources may purchase securities indexed to the price of precious metals as an alternative to direct investment in precious metals. Because the value of these securities is directly linked to the price of gold or other precious metals, they involve risks and pricing characteristics similar to direct investments in precious metals. The funds will purchase precious metals-indexed securities only when FMR is satisfied with the creditworthiness of the issuers liable for payment. The securities generally will earn a nominal rate of interest while held by the funds, and may have maturities of one year or more. In addition, the securities may be subject to being put by a fund to the issuer, with payment to be received on no more than seven days' notice. The put feature would ensure the liquidity of the notes in the absence of an active secondary market.</R>
Interfund Borrowing and Lending Program. Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, a fund may lend money to, and borrow money from, other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates. A fund will borrow through the program only when the costs are equal to or lower than the cost of bank loans, and will lend through the program only when the returns are higher than those available from an investment in repurchase agreements. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one day's notice. A fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or not renewed. Any delay in repayment to a lending fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.
Investment-Grade Debt Securities. Investment-grade debt securities include all types of debt instruments that are of medium and high-quality. Investment-grade debt securities include repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities as well as repurchase agreements collateralized by equity securities, non-investment-grade debt, and all other instruments in which a fund can perfect a security interest, provided the repurchase agreement counterparty has an investment-grade rating. Some investment-grade debt securities may possess speculative characteristics and may be more sensitive to economic changes and to changes in the financial conditions of issuers. An investment-grade rating means the security or issuer is rated investment-grade by Moody's® Investors Service, Standard & Poor's® (S&P®), Fitch Inc., Dominion Bond Rating Service Limited, or another credit rating agency designated as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) by the SEC, or is unrated but considered to be of equivalent quality by FMR.
Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. Direct debt instruments are interests in amounts owed by a corporate, governmental, or other borrower to lenders or lending syndicates (loans and loan participations), to suppliers of goods or services (trade claims or other receivables), or to other parties. Direct debt instruments involve a risk of loss in case of default or insolvency of the borrower and may offer less legal protection to the purchaser in the event of fraud or misrepresentation, or there may be a requirement that a fund supply additional cash to a borrower on demand.
Purchasers of loans and other forms of direct indebtedness depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of interest and repayment of principal. If scheduled interest or principal payments are not made, the value of the instrument may be adversely affected. Loans that are fully secured provide more protections than an unsecured loan in the event of failure to make scheduled interest or principal payments. However, there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the borrower's obligation, or that the collateral could be liquidated. Indebtedness of borrowers whose creditworthiness is poor involves substantially greater risks and may be highly speculative. Borrowers that are in bankruptcy or restructuring may never pay off their indebtedness, or may pay only a small fraction of the amount owed. Direct indebtedness of developing countries also involves a risk that the governmental entities responsible for the repayment of the debt may be unable, or unwilling, to pay interest and repay principal when due.
Investments in loans through direct assignment of a financial institution's interests with respect to a loan may involve additional risks. For example, if a loan is foreclosed, the purchaser could become part owner of any collateral, and would bear the costs and liabilities associated with owning and disposing of the collateral. In addition, it is conceivable that under emerging legal theories of lender liability, a purchaser could be held liable as a co-lender. Direct debt instruments may also involve a risk of insolvency of the lending bank or other intermediary.
A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or other indebtedness, the purchaser has direct recourse against the borrower, the purchaser may have to rely on the agent to apply appropriate credit remedies against a borrower. If assets held by the agent for the benefit of a purchaser were determined to be subject to the claims of the agent's general creditors, the purchaser might incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment on the loan or loan participation and could suffer a loss of principal or interest.
Direct indebtedness may include letters of credit, revolving credit facilities, or other standby financing commitments that obligate purchasers to make additional cash payments on demand. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a purchaser to increase its investment in a borrower at a time when it would not otherwise have done so, even if the borrower's condition makes it unlikely that the amount will ever be repaid.
Each fund limits the amount of total assets that it will invest in any one issuer or in issuers within the same industry (see each fund's investment limitations). For purposes of these limitations, a fund generally will treat the borrower as the "issuer" of indebtedness held by the fund. In the case of loan participations where a bank or other lending institution serves as financial intermediary between a fund and the borrower, if the participation does not shift to the fund the direct debtor-creditor relationship with the borrower, SEC interpretations require a fund, in appropriate circumstances, to treat both the lending bank or other lending institution and the borrower as "issuers" for these purposes. Treating a financial intermediary as an issuer of indebtedness may restrict a fund's ability to invest in indebtedness related to a single financial intermediary, or a group of intermediaries engaged in the same industry, even if the underlying borrowers represent many different companies and industries.
Lower-Quality Debt Securities. Lower-quality debt securities include all types of debt instruments that have poor protection with respect to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, or may be in default. These securities are often considered to be speculative and involve greater risk of loss or price changes due to changes in the issuer's capacity to pay. The market prices of lower-quality debt securities may fluctuate more than those of higher-quality debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty, which may follow periods of rising interest rates.
The market for lower-quality debt securities may be thinner and less active than that for higher-quality debt securities, which can adversely affect the prices at which the former are sold. Adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions may affect the liquidity of lower-quality debt securities and the ability of outside pricing services to value lower-quality debt securities.
Because the risk of default is higher for lower-quality debt securities, FMR's research and credit analysis are an especially important part of managing securities of this type. FMR will attempt to identify those issuers of high-yielding securities whose financial condition is adequate to meet future obligations, has improved, or is expected to improve in the future. FMR's analysis focuses on relative values based on such factors as interest or dividend coverage, asset coverage, earnings prospects, and the experience and managerial strength of the issuer.
A fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to pursue litigation or otherwise to exercise its rights as a security holder to seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to be in the best interest of the fund's shareholders.
Money Market Securities are high-quality, short-term obligations. Money market securities may be structured to be, or may employ a trust or other form so that they are, eligible investments for money market funds. For example, put features can be used to modify the maturity of a security or interest rate adjustment features can be used to enhance price stability. If a structure fails to function as intended, adverse tax or investment consequences may result. Neither the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) nor any other regulatory authority has ruled definitively on certain legal issues presented by certain structured securities. Future tax or other regulatory determinations could adversely affect the value, liquidity, or tax treatment of the income received from these securities or the nature and timing of distributions made by the funds.
Municipal Securities are issued to raise money for a variety of public or private purposes, including general financing for state and local governments, or financing for specific projects or public facilities. They may be issued in anticipation of future revenues and may be backed by the full taxing power of a municipality, the revenues from a specific project, or the credit of a private organization. The value of some or all municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders. A municipal security may be owned directly or through a participation interest.
Precious Metals. Precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, at times have been subject to substantial price fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by unpredictable monetary and political policies such as currency devaluations or revaluations, economic and social conditions within a country, trade imbalances, or trade or currency restrictions between countries. The prices of gold and other precious metals, however, are less subject to local and company-specific factors than securities of individual companies. As a result, precious metals may be more or less volatile in price than securities of companies engaged in precious metals-related businesses. Investments in precious metals can present concerns such as delivery, storage and maintenance, possible illiquidity, and the unavailability of accurate market valuations. Although precious metals can be purchased in any form, including bullion and coins, FMR intends to purchase only those forms of precious metals that are readily marketable and that can be stored in accordance with custody regulations applicable to mutual funds. A fund may incur higher custody and transaction costs for precious metals than for securities. Also, precious metals investments do not pay income.
For a fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under current federal tax law, gains from selling precious metals may not exceed 10% of the fund's gross income for its taxable year. This tax requirement could cause a fund to hold or sell precious metals or securities when it would not otherwise do so.
Preferred Stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has precedence over common stock in the payment of dividends. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds take precedence over the claims of those who own preferred and common stock.
Put Features entitle the holder to sell a security back to the issuer or a third party at any time or at specified intervals. In exchange for this benefit, a fund may accept a lower interest rate. Securities with put features are subject to the risk that the put provider is unable to honor the put feature (purchase the security). Put providers often support their ability to buy securities on demand by obtaining letters of credit or other guarantees from other entities. Demand features, standby commitments, and tender options are types of put features.
Real Estate Investment Trusts. Equity real estate investment trusts own real estate properties, while mortgage real estate investment trusts make construction, development, and long-term mortgage loans. Their value may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property of the trusts, the creditworthiness of the issuer, property taxes, interest rates, and tax and regulatory requirements, such as those relating to the environment. Both types of trusts are dependent upon management skill, are not diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation, and the possibility of failing to qualify for tax-free status of income under the Internal Revenue Code and failing to maintain exemption from the 1940 Act.
Repurchase Agreements involve an agreement to purchase a security and to sell that security back to the original seller at an agreed-upon price. The resale price reflects the purchase price plus an agreed-upon incremental amount which is unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. As protection against the risk that the original seller will not fulfill its obligation, the securities are held in a separate account at a bank, marked-to-market daily, and maintained at a value at least equal to the sale price plus the accrued incremental amount. The value of the security purchased may be more or less than the price at which the counterparty has agreed to purchase the security. In addition, delays or losses could result if the other party to the agreement defaults or becomes insolvent. The funds will engage in repurchase agreement transactions with parties whose creditworthiness has been reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR.
Restricted Securities are subject to legal restrictions on their sale. Difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss or be costly to a fund. Restricted securities generally can be sold in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act), or in a registered public offering. Where registration is required, the holder of a registered security may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time it decides to seek registration and the time it may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the holder might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of the security.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund sells a security to another party, such as a bank or broker-dealer, in return for cash and agrees to repurchase that security at an agreed-upon price and time. The funds will enter into reverse repurchase agreements with parties whose creditworthiness has been reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR. Such transactions may increase fluctuations in the market value of fund assets and a fund's yield and may be viewed as a form of leverage.
Securities Lending. A fund may lend securities to parties such as broker-dealers or other institutions, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (FBS LLC). FBS LLC is a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and an indirect subsidiary of FMR Corp.
<R>Securities lending allows a fund to retain ownership of the securities loaned and, at the same time, earn additional income. The borrower provides the fund with collateral in an amount at least equal to the value of the securities loaned. The fund seeks to maintain the ability to obtain the right to vote or consent on proxy proposals involving material events affecting securities loaned. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. These delays and costs could be greater for foreign securities. If a fund is not able to recover the securities loaned, a fund may sell the collateral and purchase a replacement investment in the market. The value of the collateral could decrease below the value of the replacement investment by the time the replacement investment is purchased. Loans will be made only to parties deemed by FMR to be in good standing and when, in FMR's judgment, the income earned would justify the risks.</R>
Cash received as collateral through loan transactions may be invested in other eligible securities, including shares of a money market fund. Investing this cash subjects that investment, as well as the securities loaned, to market appreciation or depreciation.
Securities of Other Investment Companies, including shares of closed-end investment companies, unit investment trusts, and open-end investment companies, represent interests in professionally managed portfolios that may invest in any type of instrument. Investing in other investment companies involves substantially the same risks as investing directly in the underlying instruments, but may involve additional expenses at the investment company-level, such as portfolio management fees and operating expenses. Certain types of investment companies, such as closed-end investment companies, issue a fixed number of shares that trade on a stock exchange or over-the-counter at a premium or a discount to their net asset value per share (NAV). Others are continuously offered at NAV, but may also be traded in the secondary market.
The extent to which a fund can invest in securities of other investment companies is limited by federal securities laws.
Short Sales "Against the Box" are short sales of securities that a fund owns or has the right to obtain (equivalent in kind or amount to the securities sold short). If a fund enters into a short sale against the box, it will be required to set aside securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (or securities convertible or exchangeable into such securities) and will be required to hold such securities while the short sale is outstanding.
Short sales against the box could be used to protect the NAV of a money market fund in anticipation of increased interest rates, without sacrificing the current yield of the securities sold short. A money market fund will incur transaction costs in connection with opening and closing short sales against the box. A fund (other than a money market fund) will incur transaction costs, including interest expenses, in connection with opening, maintaining, and closing short sales against the box.
Sources of Liquidity or Credit Support. Issuers may employ various forms of credit and liquidity enhancements, including letters of credit, guarantees, swaps, puts, and demand features, and insurance provided by domestic or foreign entities such as banks and other financial institutions. For purposes of making initial and ongoing minimal credit risk determinations, FMR and its affiliates may rely on their evaluation of the credit of the issuer or the credit of the liquidity or credit enhancement provider. In evaluating the credit of a foreign bank or other foreign entities, factors considered may include whether adequate public information about the entity is available and whether the entity may be subject to unfavorable political or economic developments, currency controls, or other government restrictions that might affect its ability to honor its commitment. Changes in the credit quality of the entity providing the enhancement could affect the value of the security or a fund's share price.
Stripped Securities are the separate income or principal components of a debt security. The risks associated with stripped securities are similar to those of other money market securities, although stripped securities may be more volatile. U.S. Treasury securities that have been stripped by a Federal Reserve Bank are obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury.
Privately stripped government securities are created when a dealer deposits a U.S. Treasury security or other U.S. Government security with a custodian for safekeeping. The custodian issues separate receipts for the coupon payments and the principal payment, which the dealer then sells.
Because the SEC does not consider privately stripped government securities to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of Rule 2a-7, a fund must evaluate them as it would non-government securities pursuant to regulatory guidelines applicable to money market funds.
Temporary Defensive Policies. Each Select stock fund reserves the right to invest without limitation in preferred stocks and investment-grade debt instruments for temporary, defensive purposes.
Variable and Floating Rate Securities provide for periodic adjustments in the interest rate paid on the security. Variable rate securities provide for a specified periodic adjustment in the interest rate, while floating rate securities have interest rates that change whenever there is a change in a designated benchmark rate or the issuer's credit quality. Some variable or floating rate securities are structured with put features that permit holders to demand payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest from the issuers or certain financial intermediaries.
Warrants. Warrants are instruments which entitle the holder to buy an equity security at a specific price for a specific period of time. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.
Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments.
When-Issued and Forward Purchase or Sale Transactions involve a commitment to purchase or sell specific securities at a predetermined price or yield in which payment and delivery take place after the customary settlement period for that type of security. Typically, no interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered.
When purchasing securities pursuant to one of these transactions, the purchaser assumes the rights and risks of ownership, including the risks of price and yield fluctuations and the risk that the security will not be issued as anticipated. Because payment for the securities is not required until the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with a fund's investments. If a fund remains substantially fully invested at a time when a purchase is outstanding, the purchases may result in a form of leverage. When a fund has sold a security pursuant to one of these transactions, the fund does not participate in further gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a delayed-delivery transaction fails to deliver or pay for the securities, a fund could miss a favorable price or yield opportunity or suffer a loss.
A fund may renegotiate a when-issued or forward transaction and may sell the underlying securities before delivery, which may result in capital gains or losses for the fund.
Zero Coupon Bonds do not make interest payments; instead, they are sold at a discount from their face value and are redeemed at face value when they mature. Because zero coupon bonds do not pay current income, their prices can be more volatile than other types of fixed-income securities when interest rates change. In calculating a fund's dividend, a portion of the difference between a zero coupon bond's purchase price and its face value is considered income.
All orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities are placed on behalf of each fund by FMR pursuant to authority contained in the management contract. FMR may also be responsible for the placement of portfolio transactions for other investment companies and investment accounts for which it has or its affiliates have investment discretion. If FMR grants investment management authority to a sub-adviser (see the section entitled "Management Contracts"), that sub-adviser is authorized to provide the services described in the sub-advisory agreement, and in accordance with the policies described in this section.
Purchases and sales of equity securities on a securities exchange or OTC are effected through brokers who receive compensation for their services. Generally, compensation relating to securities traded on foreign exchanges will be higher than compensation relating to securities traded on U.S. exchanges and may not be subject to negotiation. Compensation may also be paid in connection with principal transactions (in both OTC securities and securities listed on an exchange) and agency OTC transactions executed with an electronic communications network (ECN) or an alternative trading system. Equity securities may be purchased from underwriters at prices that include underwriting fees.
Purchases and sales of fixed-income securities are generally made with an issuer or a primary market-maker acting as principal. Although there is no stated brokerage commission paid by the fund for any fixed-income security, the price paid by the fund to an underwriter includes the disclosed underwriting fee and prices in secondary trades usually include an undisclosed dealer commission or markup reflecting the spread between the bid and ask prices of the fixed-income security.
The Trustees of each fund periodically review FMR's performance of its responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions on behalf of the fund. The Trustees also review the compensation paid by the fund over representative periods of time to determine if it was reasonable in relation to the benefits to the fund.
The Selection of Brokers
In selecting brokers or dealers (including affiliates of FMR) to execute each fund's portfolio transactions, FMR considers factors deemed relevant in the context of a particular trade and in regard to FMR's overall responsibilities with respect to each fund and other investment accounts, including any instructions from each fund's portfolio manager, which may emphasize, for example, speed of execution over other factors. The factors considered will influence whether it is appropriate to execute an order using ECNs, electronic channels including algorithmic trading, or by actively working an order. Other factors deemed relevant may include, but are not limited to: price; the size and type of the transaction; the reasonableness of compensation to be paid, including spreads and commission rates; the speed and certainty of trade executions, including broker willingness to commit capital; the nature and characteristics of the markets for the security to be purchased or sold, including the degree of specialization of the broker in such markets or securities; the availability of liquidity in the security, including the liquidity and depth afforded by a market center or market-maker; the reliability of a market center or broker; the broker's overall trading relationship with FMR; the trader's assessment of whether and how closely the broker likely will follow the trader's instructions to the broker; the degree of anonymity that a particular broker or market can provide; the potential for avoiding market impact; the execution services rendered on a continuing basis; the execution efficiency, settlement capability, and financial condition of the firm; arrangements for payment of fund expenses, if applicable; and the provision of additional brokerage and research products and services, if applicable. In seeking best execution, FMR may select a broker using a trading method for which the broker may charge a higher commission than its lowest available commission rate. FMR also may select a broker that charges more than the lowest available commission rate available from another broker. For futures transactions, the selection of an FCM is generally based on the overall quality of execution and other services provided by the FCM.
The Acquisition of Brokerage and Research Products and Services
Brokers (who are not affiliates of FMR) that execute transactions for each fund may receive higher compensation from each fund than other brokers might have charged each fund, in recognition of the value of the brokerage or research products and services they provide to FMR or its affiliates.
Research Products and Services. These products and services may include: economic, industry, company, municipal, sovereign (U.S. and non-U.S.), legal, or political research reports; market color; company meeting facilitation; and investment recommendations. FMR may request that a broker provide a specific proprietary or third-party product or service. Some of these products and services supplement FMR's own research activities in providing investment advice to the funds.
Execution Services. In addition, products and services may include those that assist in the execution, clearing, and settlement of securities transactions, as well as other incidental functions (including but not limited to communication services related to trade execution, order routing and algorithmic trading, post-trade matching, exchange of messages among brokers or dealers, custodians and institutions, and the use of electronic confirmation and affirmation of institutional trades).
Mixed-Use Products and Services. In addition to receiving brokerage and research products and services via written reports and computer-delivered services, such reports may also be provided by telephone and in personal meetings with securities analysts, corporate and industry spokespersons, economists, academicians and government representatives and others with relevant professional expertise. FMR and its affiliates may use commission dollars to obtain certain products or services that are not used exclusively in FMR's or its affiliates' investment decision-making process (mixed-use products or services). In those circumstances, FMR or its affiliates will make a good faith judgment to evaluate the various benefits and uses to which they intend to put the mixed-use product or service, and will pay for that portion of the mixed-use product or service that does not qualify as brokerage and research products and services with their own resources (referred to as "hard dollars").
Benefit to FMR. FMR's expenses would likely be increased if it attempted to generate these additional products and services through its own efforts, or if it paid for these products or services itself. Certain of the brokerage and research products and services FMR receives from brokers are furnished by brokers on their own initiative, either in connection with a particular transaction or as part of their overall services. Some of these products or services may not have an explicit cost associated with such product or service.
FMR's Decision-Making Process. Before causing a fund to pay a particular level of compensation, FMR will make a good faith determination that the compensation is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or research products and services provided to FMR, viewed in terms of the particular transaction for a fund or FMR's overall responsibilities to a fund or other investment companies and investment accounts. While FMR may take into account the brokerage and/or research products and services provided by a broker in determining whether compensation paid is reasonable, neither FMR nor the funds incur an obligation to any broker, dealer, or third party to pay for any product or service (or portion thereof) by generating a specific amount of compensation or otherwise. Typically, these products and services assist FMR and its affiliates in terms of its overall investment responsibilities to a fund and other investment companies and investment accounts; however, each product or service received may not benefit the fund. Certain funds or investment accounts may use brokerage commissions to acquire brokerage and research products and services that may also benefit other funds or accounts managed by FMR or its affiliates.
Hard Dollar Research Contracts. FMR has arrangements with certain third-party research providers and brokers through whom FMR effects fund trades, whereby FMR may pay with hard dollars for all or a portion of the cost of research products and services purchased from such research providers or brokers. Even with such hard dollar payments, FMR may cause a fund to pay more for execution than the lowest commission rate available from the broker providing research products and services to FMR, or that may be available from another broker. FMR views its hard dollar payments for research products and services as likely to reduce a fund's total commission costs even though it is expected that in such hard dollar arrangements the commissions available for recapture and to pay fund expenses, as described below, will decrease. FMR's determination to pay for research products and services separately, rather than bundled with fund commissions, is wholly voluntary on FMR's part and may be extended to additional brokers or discontinued with any broker participating in this arrangement.
Commission Recapture
FMR may allocate brokerage transactions to brokers (who are not affiliates of FMR) who have entered into arrangements with FMR under which the broker, using predetermined methodology, rebates a portion of the compensation paid by a fund to offset that fund's expenses, which may be paid to FMR or its affiliates. Not all brokers with whom a fund trades have agreed to participate in brokerage commission recapture. FMR expects that brokers from whom FMR purchases research products and services with hard dollars are unlikely to participate in commission recapture.
Affiliated Transactions
FMR may place trades with certain brokers, including National Financial Services LLC (NFS), with whom it is under common control provided FMR determines that these affiliates' trade execution abilities and costs are comparable to those of non-affiliated, qualified brokerage firms.
The Trustees of each fund have approved procedures whereby a fund may purchase securities that are offered in underwritings in which an affiliate of FMR participates. In addition, for underwritings where an FMR affiliate participates as a principal underwriter, certain restrictions may apply that could, among other things, limit the amount of securities that the funds could purchase in the underwritings.
Trade Allocation
Although the Trustees and officers of each fund are substantially the same as those of other funds managed by FMR or its affiliates, investment decisions for each fund are made independently from those of other funds or investment accounts (including proprietary accounts) managed by FMR or its affiliates. The same security is often held in the portfolio of more than one of these funds or investment accounts. Simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several funds and investment accounts are managed by the same investment adviser, particularly when the same security is suitable for the investment objective of more than one fund or investment account.
When two or more funds or investment accounts are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, including a futures contract, the prices and amounts are allocated in accordance with procedures believed by FMR to be appropriate and equitable to each fund or investment account. In some cases adherence to these procedures could have a detrimental effect on the price or value of the security as far as each fund is concerned. In other cases, however, the ability of the funds to participate in volume transactions will produce better executions and prices for the funds.
Commissions Paid
A fund may pay compensation including both commissions and spreads in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions. The amount of brokerage commissions paid by a fund may change from year to year because of, among other things, changing asset levels, shareholder activity, and/or portfolio turnover.
<R>For the fiscal periods ended February 28, 2007 and 2006, the portfolio turnover rates for each fund (other than the money market fund) are presented in the table below. Variations in turnover rate may be due to a fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, market conditions, and/or changes in FMR's investment outlook. </R>
<R>Turnover Rates |
2007 |
2006</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
165% |
93%</R> |
<R>Automotive |
256% |
206%</R> |
<R>Banking |
112% |
70%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
70% |
63%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
124% |
112%</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
90% |
141%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
122% |
167%</R> |
<R>Computers |
214% |
112%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
54% |
154%</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
244% |
71%</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
99% |
75%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
82% |
50%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
97% |
80%</R> |
<R>Energy |
102% |
128%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
92% |
58%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
224% |
166%</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
55% |
47%</R> |
<R>Gold |
85% |
108%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
91% |
120%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
52% |
76%</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
104% |
40%</R> |
<R>Industrials |
185% |
168%</R> |
<R>Insurance |
58% |
44%</R> |
<R>IT Services |
200% |
73%</R> |
<R>Leisure |
179% |
107%</R> |
<R>Materials |
185% |
124%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
92% |
106%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
71% |
99%</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
179% |
48%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
59% |
148%</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
116% |
119%</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
136% |
201%</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
126% |
207%</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
204% |
207%</R> |
<R>Retailing |
202% |
114%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
139% |
59%</R> |
<R>Technology |
113% |
100%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
162% |
148%</R> |
<R>Transportation |
133% |
142%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
107% |
101%</R> |
<R>Wireless |
124% |
162%</R> |
<R>For the fiscal years ended February 28, 2007, 2006, and 2005, Select money market fund paid no brokerage commissions.</R>
<R>The following table shows the total amount of brokerage commissions paid by each Select stock fund, comprising commissions paid on securities and/or futures transactions, as applicable, for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2007, 2006, and 2005. The total amount of brokerage commissions paid is stated as a dollar amount and a percentage of the fund's average net assets.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Dollar |
Percentage of
Average |
<R>Air Transportation |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 258,141 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 132,488 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 55,930 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>Automotive |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 114,224 |
0.44%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 77,335 |
0.43%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 70,760 |
0.37%</R> |
<R>Banking |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 557,419 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 641,794 |
0.16%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 546,069 |
0.11%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,582,169 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 3,537,933 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,220,838 |
0.06%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,570,826 |
0.14%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,844,467 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,093,942 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 97,576 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 517,624 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 336,888 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,628,579 |
0.40%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 4,666,903 |
1.01%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 9,147,675 |
1.36%</R> |
<R>Computers |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,661,071 |
0.35%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,212,804 |
0.38%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 4,739,602 |
0.63%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 95,539 |
0.05%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 562,320 |
0.21%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 230,549 |
0.19%</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 105,452 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 52,386 |
0.12%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 82,006 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 225,401 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 136,572 |
0.11%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 181,554 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 993,057 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 773,459 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 505,278 |
0.13%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 5,120,604 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 9,384,642 |
0.35%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 19,568,734 |
0.63%</R> |
<R>Energy |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,385,253 |
0.09%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 5,049,449 |
0.26%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,489,388 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,390,499 |
0.08%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,494,719 |
0.12%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 755,592 |
0.14%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 287,426 |
0.37%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 174,224 |
0.81%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 93,332 |
0.78%</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 318,376 |
0.06%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 427,087 |
0.09%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,159,808 |
0.23%</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 4,079,464 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 5,710,365 |
0.70%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 3,671,146 |
0.54%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,484,573 |
0.11%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 4,929,318 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,644,271 |
0.08%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 226,052 |
0.08%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 737,659 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 340,847 |
0.08%</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 61,921 |
0.07%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 29,966 |
0.06%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 72,244 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>Industrials |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 120,435 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 183,405 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 140,151 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>Insurance |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 104,654 |
0.05%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 130,173 |
0.07%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 168,343 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>IT Services |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 100,464 |
0.26%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 63,004 |
0.18%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 82,636 |
0.22%</R> |
<R>Leisure |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 733,360 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 613,339 |
0.30%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 648,031 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 579,211 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 363,313 |
0.27%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 291,444 |
0.26%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,310,754 |
0.16%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 3,487,140 |
0.27%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,800,129 |
0.67%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 910,404 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,243,608 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 831,148 |
0.11%</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 203,417 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 138,015 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 354,911 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,125,619 |
0.09%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 4,064,686 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 2,262,932 |
0.53%</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,304,276 |
0.12%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,659,969 |
0.31%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 448,968 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 531,381 |
0.45%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,160,835 |
1.14%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,421,120 |
1.01%</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 88,544 |
0.34%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 78,621 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 33,918 |
0.13%</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 517,680 |
0.26%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 465,931 |
0.41%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 128,634 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>Retailing |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 167,314 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 209,582 |
0.25%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 279,884 |
0.27%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,127,600 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,032,066 |
0.32%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 3,385,123 |
0.45%</R> |
<R>Technology |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 3,520,816 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 6,551,160 |
0.35%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 12,185,246 |
0.56%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,016,465 |
0.41%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,320,587 |
0.67%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,525,027 |
0.41%</R> |
<R>Transportation |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 164,525 |
0.14%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 137,911 |
0.18%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 190,904 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 918,626 |
0.19%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 902,761 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 517,568 |
0.20%</R> |
<R>Wireless |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,109,627 |
0.30%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,215,605 |
0.53%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,663,915 |
0.45%</R> |
<R>The first table below shows the total amount of brokerage commissions paid by each fund to NFS for the past three fiscal years. The second table shows the approximate amount of aggregate brokerage commissions paid by a fund to NFS as a percentage of the approximate aggregate dollar amount of transactions for which the fund paid brokerage commissions as well as the percentage of transactions effected by a fund through NFS, in each case for the fiscal year ended 2007. NFS is paid on a commission basis.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Total Amount |
<R>Air Transportation |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 3,892</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 5,915</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 9,881</R> |
<R>Automotive |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 5,416</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 14,177</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 8,321</R> |
<R>Banking |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,286</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 6,605</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 10,403</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 5,997</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 63,072</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 17,881</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 4,553</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 50,322</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 60,702</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 372</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 43,981</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 7,739</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 31,089</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 98,416</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 176,533</R> |
<R>Computers |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 11,015</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 32,900</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 138,939</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 267</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 26,108</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 10,947</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 411</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,725</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 2,243</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,593</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 21,979</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 18,496</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 11,316</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 9,801</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 7,672</R> |
<R>Electronics |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 21,840</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 117,401</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 271,611</R> |
<R>Energy |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 7,298</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 33,099</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 9,913</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 764</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 7,795</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 5,103</R> |
<R>Environmental |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,170</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 9,361</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 3,241</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,306</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 9,305</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 38,637</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 165</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 747</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 2,550</R> |
<R>Health Care |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 7,378</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 18,901</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 17,413</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,128</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 7,389</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 9,426</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,862</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,624</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 2,953</R> |
<R>Industrials |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,072</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 9,426</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 5,652</R> |
<R>Insurance |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,990</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 3,510</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 6,808</R> |
<R>IT Services |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,159</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 4,369</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 5,871</R> |
<R>Leisure |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,768</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 6,568</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 13,116</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 847</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,189</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 6,085</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 10,628</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 40,022</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 35,091</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 4,915</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 17,208</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 4,299</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,687</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 1,794</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 8,819</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 3,933</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 5,125</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 10,653</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 4,591</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 16,838</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 9,551</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 19,868</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 31,045</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 36,635</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 397</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 11,037</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 5,916</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,929</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 6,109</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 5,113</R> |
<R>Retailing |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 695</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 16,302</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 8,310</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 31,171</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 87,980</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 164,718</R> |
<R>Technology |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 35,817</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 181,172</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 279,018</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 40,816</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 48,031</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 85,708</R> |
<R>Transportation |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,516</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 15,308</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 32,452</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 3,439</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 17,015</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 10,015</R> |
<R>Wireless |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 7,667</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 25,931</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 26,921</R> |
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
% of Aggregate |
% of Aggregate |
<R>Air Transportation(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.51% |
5.83%</R> |
<R>Automotive(dagger) |
February 28 |
4.74% |
9.87%</R> |
<R>Banking |
February 28 |
0.23% |
1.29%</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
February 28 |
0.38% |
1.13%</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
February 28 |
0.29% |
0.95%</R> |
<R>Chemicals(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.38% |
2.02%</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.91% |
2.99%</R> |
<R>Computers |
February 28 |
0.66% |
1.97%</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
February 28 |
0.28% |
1.23%</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
February 28 |
0.39% |
1.57%</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.71% |
2.60%</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.14% |
2.45%</R> |
<R>Electronics |
February 28 |
0.43% |
1.59%</R> |
<R>Energy |
February 28 |
0.31% |
0.85%</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
February 28 |
0.05% |
0.17%</R> |
<R>Environmental |
February 28 |
0.75% |
1.46%</R> |
<R>Financial Services(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.41% |
2.15%</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
0.00% |
0.04%</R> |
<R>Health Care |
February 28 |
0.30% |
0.93%</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
February 28 |
0.50% |
1.13%</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment(dagger) |
February 28 |
3.01% |
7.22%</R> |
<R>Industrials(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.89% |
2.04%</R> |
<R>Insurance(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.90% |
6.66%</R> |
<R>IT Services(dagger) |
February 28 |
2.15% |
6.72%</R> |
<R>Leisure |
February 28 |
0.24% |
1.01%</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
0.15% |
0.97%</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.81% |
2.54%</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.54% |
2.24%</R> |
<R>Multimedia(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.83% |
3.10%</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
February 28 |
0.35% |
0.92%</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
February 28 |
0.35% |
0.98%</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure(dagger) |
February 28 |
3.74% |
9.75%</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.45% |
3.13%</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
February 28 |
0.37% |
1.44%</R> |
<R>Retailing |
February 28 |
0.42% |
1.54%</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.47% |
3.53%</R> |
<R>Technology(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.02% |
3.03%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications(dagger) |
February 28 |
2.02% |
3.01%</R> |
<R>Transportation(dagger) |
February 28 |
1.53% |
5.42%</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
February 28 |
0.37% |
0.98%</R> |
<R>Wireless(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.69% |
1.99%</R> |
<R>(dagger) The difference between the percentage of aggregate brokerage commissions paid to, and the percentage of the aggregate dollar amount of transactions effected through, NFS is a result of the low commission rates charged by NFS.</R>
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<R>The following table shows the dollar amount of brokerage commissions paid to firms for providing research services and the approximate dollar amount of the transactions involved for the fiscal year ended 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
$ Amount of |
$ Amount of |
<R>Air Transportation |
February 28 |
$ 248,757 |
$ 297,919,093</R> |
<R>Automotive |
February 28 |
$ 92,348 |
$ 108,361,458</R> |
<R>Banking |
February 28 |
$ 544,543 |
$ 711,446,081</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
February 28 |
$ 1,506,000 |
$ 2,137,391,466</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
February 28 |
$ 1,482,833 |
$ 2,174,694,877</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
February 28 |
$ 85,152 |
$ 119,413,289</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
February 28 |
$ 1,577,115 |
$ 954,964,810</R> |
<R>Computers |
February 28 |
$ 1,513,724 |
$ 1,469,356,904</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
February 28 |
$ 74,899 |
$ 145,553,831</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
February 28 |
$ 93,923 |
$ 166,551,426</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
$ 184,724 |
$ 362,541,460</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
February 28 |
$ 931,782 |
$ 1,438,858,026</R> |
<R>Electronics |
February 28 |
$ 5,047,835 |
$ 4,522,220,685</R> |
<R>Energy |
February 28 |
$ 2,277,584 |
$ 4,453,623,851</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
February 28 |
$ 1,355,526 |
$ 2,884,000,052</R> |
<R>Environmental |
February 28 |
$ 274,083 |
$ 263,620,487</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
February 28 |
$ 301,299 |
$ 448,402,714</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
$ 3,964,776 |
$ 2,089,656,682</R> |
<R>Health Care |
February 28 |
$ 2,369,621 |
$ 3,445,888,482</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
February 28 |
$ 200,478 |
$ 203,930,035</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
February 28 |
$ 48,936 |
$ 87,044,961</R> |
<R>Industrials |
February 28 |
$ 98,662 |
$ 166,135,594</R> |
<R>Insurance |
February 28 |
$ 90,938 |
$ 189,188,921</R> |
<R>IT Services |
February 28 |
$ 90,204 |
$ 111,454,460</R> |
<R>Leisure |
February 28 |
$ 664,183 |
$ 557,603,707</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
$ 560,344 |
$ 650,188,079</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
February 28 |
$ 1,201,822 |
$ 1,711,618,547</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
February 28 |
$ 842,158 |
$ 1,160,829,506</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
February 28 |
$ 182,269 |
$ 238,475,633</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
February 28 |
$ 1,072,331 |
$ 1,773,064,029</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
February 28 |
$ 1,215,300 |
$ 2,073,316,871</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
February 28 |
$ 503,417 |
$ 253,452,750</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
February 28 |
$ 84,276 |
$ 65,882,323</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
February 28 |
$ 483,308 |
$ 618,604,572</R> |
<R>Retailing |
February 28 |
$ 155,332 |
$ 238,137,628</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
February 28 |
$ 1,834,506 |
$ 1,553,801,828</R> |
<R>Technology |
February 28 |
$ 3,399,153 |
$ 3,475,132,916</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
$ 1,928,605 |
$ 1,432,707,439</R> |
<R>Transportation |
February 28 |
$ 151,476 |
$ 216,621,158</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
February 28 |
$ 880,031 |
$ 1,105,180,783</R> |
<R>Wireless |
February 28 |
$ 1,088,826 |
$ 1,012,624,232</R> |
<R>For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Select money market fund paid no brokerage commissions to firms for providing research services.</R>
<R>For each non-multiple class fund, the fund's NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV of each fund is computed by adding the value of the fund's investments, cash, and other assets, subtracting its liabilities, and dividing the result by the number of shares outstanding.</R>
<R>For each multiple class fund, each class's NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV of each class is computed by adding the class's pro rata share of the value of the applicable fund's investments, cash, and other assets, subtracting the class's pro rata share of the applicable fund's liabilities, subtracting the liabilities allocated to the class, and dividing the result by the number of shares of that class that are outstanding.</R>
The Select Stock Funds. Portfolio securities are valued by various methods depending on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Most equity securities for which the primary market is the United States are valued at the official closing price, the most recent sale price or, if no sale has occurred, at the most recent bid price. Most equity securities for which the primary market is outside the United States are valued at that day's official closing price if available or, if not, at the most recent sale price in the principal market in which they are traded. If neither is available, the most recent evaluated quote or bid price normally is used. Securities of other open-end investment companies are valued at their respective NAVs.
Debt securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available may be valued at market values determined by such securities' most recent bid prices (sales prices if the principal market is an exchange) in the principal market in which they normally are traded, as furnished by recognized dealers in such securities or assets. Or, debt securities and convertible securities may be valued on the basis of information furnished by a pricing service that uses a valuation matrix which incorporates both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Use of pricing services has been approved by the Board of Trustees. A number of pricing services are available, and the funds may use various pricing services or discontinue the use of any pricing service.
Futures contracts and options are valued on the basis of market quotations, if available.
Independent brokers or quotation services provide prices of foreign securities in their local currency. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC) gathers all exchange rates daily at the close of the NYSE using the last quoted price on the local currency and then translates the value of foreign securities from their local currencies into U.S. dollars. Any changes in the value of forward contracts due to exchange rate fluctuations and days to maturity are included in the calculation of NAV. If an event that is expected to materially affect the value of a portfolio security occurs after the close of an exchange or market on which that security is traded, then that security will be valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which market quotations and information furnished by a pricing service are not readily available are valued either at amortized cost or at original cost plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
The procedures set forth above need not be used to determine the value of the securities owned by a fund if, in the opinion of a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees, some other method would more accurately reflect the fair value of such securities. For example, securities and other assets for which there is no readily available market value may be valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. In making a good faith determination of the value of a security, the committee may review price movements in futures contracts and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), market and trading trends, the bid/ask quotes of brokers and off-exchange institutional trading.
The Select Money Market Fund. Portfolio securities and other assets are valued on the basis of amortized cost. This technique involves initially valuing an instrument at its cost as adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount rather than its current market value. The amortized cost value of an instrument may be higher or lower than the price the fund would receive if it sold the instrument.
Securities of other open-end investment companies are valued at their respective NAVs.
At such intervals as they deem appropriate, the Trustees consider the extent to which NAV calculated by using market valuations would deviate from the $1.00 per share calculated using amortized cost valuation. If the Trustees believe that a deviation from the fund's amortized cost per share may result in material dilution or other unfair results to shareholders, the Trustees have agreed to take such corrective action, if any, as they deem appropriate to eliminate or reduce, to the extent reasonably practicable, the dilution or unfair results. Such corrective action could include selling portfolio instruments prior to maturity to realize capital gains or losses or to shorten average portfolio maturity; withholding dividends; redeeming shares in kind; establishing NAV by using available market quotations; and such other measures as the Trustees may deem appropriate.
BUYING, SELLING, AND EXCHANGING INFORMATION
A fund may make redemption payments in whole or in part in readily marketable securities or other property pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees if FMR determines it is in the best interests of the fund. Such securities or other property will be valued for this purpose as they are valued in computing the NAV of a fund or class, as applicable. Shareholders that receive securities or other property will realize, upon receipt, a gain or loss for tax purposes, and will incur additional costs and be exposed to market risk prior to and upon sale of such securities or other property.
<R>Dividends. A portion of each fund's income may qualify for the dividends-received deduction available to corporate shareholders, but it is unlikely that all of the fund's income will qualify for the deduction. A portion of each fund's dividends, when distributed to individual shareholders, may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met), or may be exempt from state and local taxation to the extent that they are derived from certain U.S. Government securities and meet certain requirements. Dividends from the Select money market fund generally will not qualify for the long-term capital gains tax rates available to individuals.</r>
Capital Gain Distributions. Each fund's long-term capital gain distributions are federally taxable to shareholders generally as capital gains. The Select money market fund may distribute any net realized capital gains once a year or more often, as necessary.
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Automotive had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $2,058,115. This loss carryforward, of which $878,623 and $1,179,492 will expire on February 28, 2010 and 2011, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Biotechnology had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $382,410,343. This loss carryforward, all of which will expire on February 28, 2011, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Communications Equipment had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $1,220,948,544. This loss carryforward, of which $865,500,593 and $355,447,951 will expire on February 28, 2010 and 2011, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Computers had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $769,357,814. This loss carryforward, of which $517,577,615 and $251,780,199 will expire on February 28, 2010 and 2011, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Electronics had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $2,508,602,338. This loss carryforward, of which $926,318,519, $1,514,779,921, and $67,503,898 will expire on February 28, 2010, 2011, and February 29, 2012, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Environmental had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $4,005,657. This loss carryforward, of which $10,408 and $3,995,249 will expire on February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2015, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Gold had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $5,961,929, which was acquired in the merger with Precious Metals and Minerals, which will expire on February 29, 2008, and is available to offset future capital gains of the fund up to $5,961,929 per year as provided by regulations. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Networking and Infrastructure had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $186,635,331. This loss carryforward, of which $99,728,449, $83,559,188, and $3,347,694 will expire on February 28, 2010, 2011, and 2013, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Paper and Forest Products had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $4,223,818. This loss carryforward, of which $1,366,068 and $2,857,750 will expire on February 28, 2010 and 2011, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Software and Computer Services had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $56,672,617. This loss carryforward, all of which will expire on February 28, 2011, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Technology had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $2,499,857,819. This loss carryforward, of which $1,721,407,331 and $778,450,488 will expire on February 28, 2010 and 2011, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Telecommunications had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $495,069,450. This loss carryforward, of which $321,438,292, $161,866,685, and $11,764,473 will expire on February 28, 2010, 2011, and February 29, 2012, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Utilities Growth had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $54,429,916. This loss carryforward, all of which will expire on February 28, 2011, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Money Market had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $113,648. This loss carryforward, of which $88,157 and $25,491 will expire on February 28, 2013 and 2014, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
Returns of Capital. If a fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.
Foreign Tax Credit or Deduction. Foreign governments may withhold taxes on dividends and interest earned by a fund with respect to foreign securities. Foreign governments may also impose taxes on other payments or gains with respect to foreign securities. If, at the close of its fiscal year, more than 50% of a fund's total assets is invested in securities of foreign issuers, the fund may elect to pass through eligible foreign taxes paid and thereby allow shareholders to take a deduction or, if they meet certain holding period requirements with respect to fund shares, a credit on their individual tax returns. Special rules may apply to the credit for individuals who receive dividends qualifying for the long-term capital gains tax rate.
Tax Status of the Funds. Each fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code so that it will not be liable for federal tax on income and capital gains distributed to shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company, and avoid being subject to federal income or excise taxes at the fund level, each fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains within each calendar year as well as on a fiscal year basis, and intends to comply with other tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies.
Other Tax Information. The information above is only a summary of some of the tax consequences generally affecting each fund and its shareholders, and no attempt has been made to discuss individual tax consequences. It is up to you or your tax preparer to determine whether the sale of shares of a fund resulted in a capital gain or loss or other tax consequence to you. In addition to federal income taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and local taxes on fund distributions, and shares may be subject to state and local personal property taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers to determine whether a fund is suitable to their particular tax situation.
<R>The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and funds, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs each fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee each fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to each fund, and review each fund's performance. Each of the Trustees oversees 349 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.</R>
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) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 72nd birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Member hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and 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.
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
Name, Age; Principal Occupation |
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Edward C. Johnson 3d (76) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 1980 Mr. Johnson is Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Johnson serves as President (2006-present), Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and a Director of FMR Corp.; Chairman and a Director of FMR; Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC); Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc.; and Chairman (2001-present) and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Johnson serves as Chairman and Director of Fidelity International Limited (FIL). |
Robert L. Reynolds (54) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2003 Mr. Reynolds is President and a Director of FMR (2005-present), Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2005-present), and FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present). Mr. Reynolds also serves as Vice Chairman (2006-present), a Director (2003-present), and Chief Operating Officer of FMR Corp. and a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005-present). He also serves on the Board at Fidelity Investments Canada, Ltd. |
* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
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Dennis J. Dirks (58) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 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) (1999-2003). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) (1999-2003) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) (1999-2003). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation (2001-2003) and Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation (2001-2003). Mr. Dirks also serves as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-present) and a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-present). |
Albert R. Gamper, Jr. (64) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006 Prior to his retirement in December 2004, Mr. Gamper served as Chairman of the Board of CIT Group Inc. (commercial finance). During his tenure with CIT Group Inc. Mr. Gamper served in numerous senior management positions, including Chairman (1987-1989; 1999-2001; 2002-2004), Chief Executive Officer (1987-2004), and President (1989-2002). He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (utilities, 2001-present), Chairman of the Board of Governors, Rutgers University (2004-present), and Chairman of the Board of Saint Barnabas Health Care System. |
George H. Heilmeier (70) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004 Dr. Heilmeier is Chairman Emeritus of Telcordia Technologies (communication software and systems), where prior to his retirement, he served as company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Mitre Corporation (systems engineering and information technology support for the government), and HRL Laboratories (private research and development, 2004-present). He is Chairman of the General Motors Science & Technology Advisory Board and a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Heilmeier is a member of the Defense Science Board and the National Security Agency Advisory Board. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Board of Overseers of the School of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Dr. Heilmeier served as a Director of TRW Inc. (automotive, space, defense, and information technology, 1992-2002), Compaq (1994-2002), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) (technology-based business outsourcing, 1995-2002), INET Technologies Inc. (telecommunications network surveillance, 2001-2004), and Teletech Holdings (customer management services). He is the recipient of the 2005 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his invention of the liquid crystal display, and a member of the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. |
James H. Keyes (66) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007 Prior to his retirement in 2003, Mr. Keyes was Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls, Inc. (automotive supplier, 1993-2003). He currently serves as a member of the boards of LSI Logic Corporation (semiconductor technologies), Navistar International Corporation (manufacture and sale of trucks, buses, and diesel engines, 2002-present), and Pitney Bowes, Inc. (integrated mail, messaging, and document management solutions). |
Marie L. Knowles (60) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2001 Prior to Ms. Knowles' retirement in June 2000, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) (diversified energy, 1996-2000). From 1993 to 1996, she was a Senior Vice President of ARCO and President of ARCO Transportation Company. She served as a Director of ARCO from 1996 to 1998. She currently serves as a Director of Phelps Dodge Corporation (copper mining and manufacturing) and McKesson Corporation (healthcare service, 2002-present). Ms. Knowles is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution and the Catalina Island Conservancy and also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Engineering of the University of Southern California. |
Ned C. Lautenbach (63) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2000 Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach has been a partner of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (private equity investment firm) since September 1998. Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) from 1968 until his retirement in 1998. Mr. Lautenbach serves as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-present) and Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial) as well as the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida. He also is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fairfield University (2005-present), as well as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. |
Cornelia M. Small (62) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Ms. Small is a member (2000-present) and Chairperson (2002-present) of the Investment Committee, and a member (2002-present) of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. Previously, she served as Chief Investment Officer (1999-2000), Director of Global Equity Investments (1996-1999), and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark (1990-1997) and Scudder Kemper Investments (1997-1999). In addition, Ms. Small served as Co-Chair (2000-2003) of the Annual Fund for the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. |
<R>William S. Stavropoulos (67)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2001</R> Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company. Since joining The Dow Chemical Company in 1967, Mr. Stavropoulos served in numerous senior management positions, including President (1993-2000; 2002-2003), CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), and Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2004). Currently, he is a Director of NCR Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), Chemical Financial Corporation, Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate, 2002-present), Tyco International, Inc. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital (private equity investment firm, 2005-present). He is a special advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., a private equity investment firm. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of The Business Council, J.P. Morgan International Council and the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science. |
Kenneth L. Wolfe (68) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Prior to his retirement in 2001, Mr. Wolfe was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hershey Foods Corporation (1993-2001). He currently serves as a member of the boards of Adelphia Communications Corporation (2003-present), Bausch & Lomb, Inc., and Revlon Inc. (2004-present). |
Advisory Board Member and Executive Officers:
Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Mr. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
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Peter S. Lynch (63) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2003 Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity Select Portfolios. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR, and Vice Chairman (2001-present) and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. Previously, Mr. Lynch served as a Trustee of the Fidelity funds (1990-2003). In addition, he serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. |
Kimberley H. Monasterio (43) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007 President and Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Ms. Monasterio also serves as President and Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2007-present) and is an employee of FMR (2004-present). Previously, Ms. Monasterio served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2006). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Monasterio served as Treasurer (2000-2004) and Chief Financial Officer (2002-2004) of the Franklin Templeton Funds and Senior Vice President of Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (2000-2004). |
Boyce I. Greer (51) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006 Vice President of each of the Select funds. Mr. Greer also serves as Vice President of certain Equity Funds (2005-present), certain Asset Allocation Funds (2005-present), Fixed-Income Funds (2006-present), and Money Market Funds (2006-present). Mr. Greer is also a Trustee of other investment companies advised by FMR (2003-present). He is an Executive Vice President of FMR (2005-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present), and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Greer served as a Director and Managing Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2002-2005), and Executive Vice President (2000-2002) and Money Market Group Leader (1997-2002) of the Fidelity Investments Fixed Income Division. He also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (1997-2002), Senior Vice President of FMR (1997-2002), and Vice President of FIMM (1998-2002). |
Charles S. Morrison (46) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Vice President of the Select money market fund. Mr. Morrison also serves as Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2005-present) and certain Asset Allocation Funds (2002-present). Previously, he served as Vice President of Fidelity's Bond Funds (2002-2005) and certain Balanced Funds (2002-2005). He served as Vice President (2002-2005) and Bond Group Leader (2002-2005) of Fidelity Investments Fixed Income Division. Mr. Morrison is also Vice President of FIMM (2002-present) and FMR (2002-present). Mr. Morrison joined Fidelity Investments in 1987 as a Corporate Bond Analyst in the Fixed Income Research Division. |
David L. Murphy (59) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2002</R> Vice President of the Select money market fund. Mr. Murphy also serves as Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (2002-present), certain Asset Allocation Funds (2003-present), Fixed-Income Funds (2005-present), and Balanced Funds (2005-present). He serves as Senior Vice President (2000-present) and Head (2004-present) of the Fidelity Investments Fixed Income Division. Mr. Murphy is also a Senior Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2003-present) and an Executive Vice President of FMR (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Murphy served as Money Market Group Leader (2002-2004), Bond Group Leader (2000-2002), and Vice President of Fidelity's Taxable Bond Funds (2000-2002) and Fidelity's Municipal Bond Funds (2001-2002). |
Robert A. Litterst (47) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004 Vice President of Money Market. Mr. Litterst also serves as Vice President of other funds advised by FMR. Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, Mr. Litterst worked as a portfolio manager. |
Eric D. Roiter (58) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 1998, 2000, or 2001 Secretary of Air Transportation (1998), Automotive (1998), Banking (1998), Biotechnology (1998), Brokerage and Investment Management (1998), Chemicals (1998), Communications Equipment (1998), Computers (1998), Construction and Housing (1998), Consumer Discretionary (1998), Consumer Staples (1998), Defense and Aerospace (1998), Electronics (1998), Energy (1998), Energy Service (1998), Environmental (1998), Financial Services (1998), Gold (1998), Health Care (1998), Home Finance (1998), Industrial Equipment (1998), Industrials (1998), Insurance (1998), IT Services (1998), Leisure (1998), Materials (1998), Medical Delivery (1998), Medical Equipment and Systems (1998), Multimedia (1998), Natural Gas (1998), Natural Resources (1998), Networking and Infrastructure (2000), Paper and Forest Products (1998), Pharmaceuticals (2001), Retailing (1998), Software and Computer Services (1998), Technology (1998), Telecommunications (1998), Transportation (1998), Utilities Growth (1998), Wireless (2000), and Money Market (1998). He also serves as Secretary of other Fidelity funds; Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-present) and FMR; Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2001-present), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2001-present), and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2001-present). Mr. Roiter is an Adjunct Member, Faculty of Law, at Boston College Law School (2003-present). Previously, Mr. Roiter served as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (1998-2005). |
<R>Scott C. Goebel (39)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007</R> Assistant Secretary of each of the Select funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Assistant Secretary of other Fidelity funds (2007-present), Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2006-present), and is an employee of FMR. |
R. Stephen Ganis (40) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) officer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Ganis also serves as AML officer of other Fidelity funds (2006-present) and FMR Corp. (2003-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Ganis practiced law at Goodwin Procter, LLP (2000-2002). |
Joseph B. Hollis (58) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006 Chief Financial Officer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Hollis also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Hollis is President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2005-present). Mr. Hollis also serves as President and Director of Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Hollis served as Senior Vice President of Cash Management Services (1999-2002) and Investment Management Operations (2002-2005). |
Kenneth A. Rathgeber (59) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004 Chief Compliance Officer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Rathgeber also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other Fidelity funds (2004-present) and Executive Vice President of Risk Oversight for Fidelity Investments (2002-present). He is Chief Compliance Officer of FMR (2005-present), FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present), Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2005-present), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2005-present), Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2005-present), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Rathgeber served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. (1998-2002). |
Bryan A. Mehrmann (45) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Deputy Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Mehrmann also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR. Previously, Mr. Mehrmann served as Vice President of Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Group (FIIS)/Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Corporation, Inc. (FIIOC) Client Services (1998-2004). |
Kenneth B. Robins (37) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Deputy Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Robins also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2004-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Robins worked at KPMG LLP, where he was a partner in KPMG's department of professional practice (2002-2004) and a Senior Manager (1999-2000). In addition, Mr. Robins served as Assistant Chief Accountant, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (2000-2002). |
Robert G. Byrnes (40) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Assistant Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Byrnes also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Byrnes served as Vice President of FPCMS (2003-2005). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Byrnes worked at Deutsche Asset Management where he served as Vice President of the Investment Operations Group (2000-2003). |
<r></r> Peter L. Lydecker (53) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004 Assistant Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Lydecker also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2004) and is an employee of FMR. |
<r></r> Gary W. Ryan (48) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Assistant Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Ryan also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in FPCMS (1999-2005). |
Salvatore Schiavone (41) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Assistant Treasurer of each of the Select funds. Mr. Schiavone also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Schiavone worked at Deutsche Asset Management, where he most recently served as Assistant Treasurer (2003-2005) of the Scudder Funds and Vice President and Head of Fund Reporting (1996-2003). |
Standing Committees of the Funds' Trustees. The Board of Trustees has established various committees to support the Independent Trustees in acting independently in pursuing the best interests of the Fidelity funds and their shareholders. The committees facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to Independent Trustees, each fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Currently, the Board of Trustees has 12 standing committees. The members of each committee are Independent Trustees.
<R>The Operations Committee is composed of all of the Independent Trustees, with Mr. Lautenbach currently serving as Chair. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair, and serves as a forum for consideration of issues of importance to, or calling for particular determinations by, the Independent Trustees. The committee also considers matters involving potential conflicts of interest between the funds and FMR and its affiliates and reviews proposed contracts and the proposed continuation of contracts between the Fidelity funds and FMR and its affiliates, and annually reviews and makes recommendations regarding contracts with third parties unaffiliated with FMR, including insurance coverage and custody agreements. The committee also monitors additional issues including the nature, levels and quality of services provided to shareholders, significant litigation, and the voting of proxies of portfolio companies. The committee also has oversight of compliance issues not specifically within the scope of any other committee. The committee is also responsible for definitive action on all compliance matters involving the potential for significant reimbursement by FMR. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 13 meetings.</R>
<R>The Fair Value Oversight Committee is composed of all of the Independent Trustees, with Mr. Lautenbach currently serving as Chair. The committee normally meets quarterly, or more frequently as called by the Chair. The Fair Value Oversight Committee monitors and establishes policies concerning procedures and controls regarding the valuation of fund investments and monitors matters of disclosure to the extent required to fulfill its statutory responsibilities. The committee also reviews actions taken by FMR's Fair Value Committee. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held four meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees has established three Fund Oversight Committees: the Equity Committee (composed of Messrs. Stavropoulos (Chair), Gamper, and Lautenbach), the Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Ms. Knowles, and Mr. Dirks), and the Select and Asset Allocation Committee (composed of Dr. Heilmeier (Chair), Messrs. Keyes and Wolfe). Each committee normally meets in conjunction with in-person meetings of the Board of Trustees, or more frequently as called by the Chair of the respective committee. Each committee develops an understanding of and reviews the investment objectives, policies, and practices of each fund under its oversight. Each committee also monitors investment performance, compliance by each relevant Fidelity fund with its investment policies and restrictions and reviews appropriate benchmarks, competitive universes, unusual or exceptional investment matters, the personnel and other resources devoted to the management of each fund and all other matters bearing on each fund's investment results. The Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee also receives reports required under Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act and has oversight of research bearing on credit quality, investment structures and other fixed-income issues, and of international research. The Select and Asset Allocation Committee has oversight of FMR's equity investment research. Each committee will review and recommend any required action to the Board in respect of specific funds, including new funds, changes in fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies and restrictions, partial or full closing to new investors, fund mergers, fund name changes, and liquidations of funds. The members of each committee may organize working groups to make recommendations concerning issues related to funds that are within the scope of the committee's review. These working groups report to the committee or to the Independent Trustees, or both, as appropriate. Each working group may request from FMR such information from FMR as may be appropriate to the working group's deliberations. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Equity Committee held 12 meetings, the Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee held 13 meetings, and the Select and Asset Allocation Committee held 12 meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees has established two Fund Contract Committees: the Equity Contract Committee (composed of Messrs. Stavropoulos (Chair), Gamper, and Lautenbach, Dr. Heilmeier, and Ms. Small) and the Fixed-Income Contract Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Mr. Dirks, and Ms. Knowles). Each committee will ordinarily meet as needed to consider matters related to the renewal of fund investment advisory agreements. The committees will assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of investment advisory agreements of each fund. Each committee receives information on and makes recommendations concerning the approval of investment advisory agreements between the Fidelity funds and FMR and its affiliates and any non-FMR affiliate that serves as a sub-adviser to a Fidelity fund (collectively, investment advisers) and the annual review of these contracts. The Fixed-Income Contract Committee will be responsible for investment advisory agreements of the fixed-income funds. The Equity Contract Committee will be responsible for the investment advisory agreements of all other funds. With respect to each fund under its purview, each committee: requests and receives information on the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the shareholders of the Fidelity funds by the investment advisers and their respective affiliates, fund performance, the investment performance of the investment adviser, and such other information as the committee determines to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the investment advisory agreements; considers the cost of the services to be provided and the profitability and other benefits that the investment advisers and their respective affiliates derive or will derive from their contractual arrangements with each of the funds (including tangible and intangible "fall-out benefits"); considers the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the funds grow and whether fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of fund investors; considers methodologies for determining the extent to which the funds benefit from economies of scale and refinements to these methodologies; considers information comparing the services to be rendered and the amount to be paid under the funds' contracts with those under other investment advisory contracts entered into with FMR and its affiliates and other investment advisers, such as contracts with other registered investment companies or other types of clients; considers such other matters and information as may be necessary and appropriate to evaluate investment advisory agreements of the funds; and makes recommendations to the Board concerning the approval or renewal of investment advisory agreements. Each committee will consult with the other committees of the Board of Trustees, and in particular with the Audit Committee and the applicable Fund Oversight Committees, in carrying out its responsibilities. Each committee's responsibilities are guided by Sections 15(c) and 36(b) of the 1940 Act. While each committee consists solely of Independent Trustees, its meetings may, depending upon the subject matter, be attended by one or more senior members of FMR's management or representatives of a sub-adviser not affiliated with FMR. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Equity Contract Committee held seven meetings and the Fixed-Income Contract Committee held four meetings.</R>
<R>The Shareholder, Distribution and Brokerage Committee is composed of Messrs. Dirks (Chair), Gamper, and Stavropoulos, and Ms. Small. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair. Regarding shareholder services, the committee considers the structure and amount of the Fidelity funds' transfer agency fees and fees, including direct fees to investors (other than sales loads), such as bookkeeping and custodial fees, and the nature and quality of services rendered by FMR and its affiliates or third parties (such as custodians) in consideration of these fees. The committee also considers other non-investment management services rendered to the Fidelity funds by FMR and its affiliates, including pricing and bookkeeping services. Regarding brokerage, the committee monitors and recommends policies concerning the securities transactions of the Fidelity funds. The committee periodically reviews the policies and practices with respect to efforts to achieve best execution, commissions paid to firms supplying research and brokerage services or paying fund expenses, and policies and procedures designed to assure that any allocation of portfolio transactions is not influenced by the sale of Fidelity fund shares. The committee also monitors brokerage and other similar relationships between the Fidelity funds and firms affiliated with FMR that participate in the execution of securities transactions. Regarding the distribution of fund shares, the committee considers issues bearing on the various distribution channels employed by the Fidelity funds, including issues regarding Rule 18f-3 plans and related consideration of classes of shares, sales load structures (including breakpoints), load waivers, selling concessions and service charges paid to intermediaries, Rule 12b-1 plans, contingent deferred sales charges, and finders' fees, and other means by which intermediaries are compensated for selling fund shares or providing shareholder servicing, including revenue sharing. The committee also considers issues bearing on the preparation and use of advertisements and sales literature for the Fidelity funds, policies and procedures regarding frequent purchase of Fidelity fund shares, and selective disclosure of portfolio holdings. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Shareholder, Distribution and Brokerage Committee held 13 meetings.</R>
<R>The Audit Committee is composed of Ms. Knowles (Chair), Dr. Heilmeier, and Messrs. Keyes and Wolfe. All committee members must be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including a company's balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. At least one committee member will be an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by the SEC. The committee will have at least one committee member in common with the Compliance Committee. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair. The committee meets separately at least four times a year with the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, with personnel responsible for the internal audit function of FMR Corp., and with the Fidelity funds' outside auditors. The committee has direct responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the outside auditors employed by the Fidelity funds. The committee assists the Trustees in overseeing and monitoring: (i) the systems of internal accounting and financial controls of the Fidelity funds and the funds' service providers, (ii) the financial reporting processes of the Fidelity funds, (iii) the independence, objectivity and qualification of the auditors to the Fidelity funds, (iv) the annual audits of the Fidelity funds' financial statements, and (v) the accounting policies and disclosures of the Fidelity funds. The committee considers and acts upon (i) the provision by any outside auditor of any non-audit services for any Fidelity fund, and (ii) the provision by any outside auditor of certain non-audit services to Fidelity fund service providers and their affiliates to the extent that such approval (in the case of this clause (ii)) is required under applicable regulations of the SEC. In furtherance of the foregoing, the committee has adopted (and may from time to time amend or supplement) and provides oversight of policies and procedures for non-audit engagements by outside auditors of the Fidelity funds. It is responsible for approving all audit engagement fees and terms for the Fidelity funds, resolving disagreements between a fund and any outside auditor regarding any fund's financial reporting, and has sole authority to hire and fire any auditor. Auditors of the funds report directly to the committee. The committee will obtain assurance of independence and objectivity from the outside auditors, including a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the auditor and the Fidelity funds and any service providers consistent with Independent Standards Board Standard No. 1. The committee will receive reports of compliance with provisions of the Auditor Independence Regulations relating to the hiring of employees or former employees of the outside auditors. It oversees and receives reports on the Fidelity funds' service providers' internal controls and reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the service providers' accounting and financial controls, including: (i) any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting that are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Fidelity funds' ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data; (ii) any change in the fund's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the fund's internal control over financial reporting; and (iii) any fraud, whether material or not, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Fidelity funds' or service providers internal controls over financial reporting. The committee will review with counsel any legal matters that may have a material impact on the Fidelity funds' financial statements and any material reports or inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies. These matters may also be reviewed by the Compliance Committee or the Operations Committee. The Chair of the Audit Committee will coordinate with the Chair of the Compliance Committee, as appropriate. The committee reviews at least annually a report from each outside auditor describing any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control, peer review, or Public Company Accounting Oversight Board examination of the auditing firm and any material issues raised by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities of the auditing firm and in each case any steps taken to deal with such issues. The committee will oversee and receive reports on the Fidelity funds' financial reporting process, will discuss with FMR, the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, outside auditors and, if appropriate, internal audit personnel of FMR Corp. their qualitative judgments about the appropriateness and acceptability of accounting principles and financial disclosure practices used or proposed for adoption by the Fidelity funds, and will review with FMR, the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, outside auditor, and internal auditor personnel of FMR Corp. (to the extent relevant) the results of audits of the Fidelity funds' financial statements. The committee will review periodically the Fidelity funds' major internal controls exposures and the steps that have been taken to monitor and control such exposures. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 17 meetings.</R>
<R>The Governance and Nominating Committee is composed of Messrs. Lautenbach (Chair), Stavropoulos, and Wolfe. The committee meets as called by the Chair. With respect to fund governance and board administration matters, the committee periodically reviews procedures of the Board of Trustees and its committees (including committee charters) and periodically reviews compensation of Independent Trustees. The committee monitors corporate governance matters and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on the frequency and structure of the Board of Trustee meetings and on any other aspect of Board procedures. It acts as the administrative committee under the retirement plan for Independent Trustees who retired prior to December 30, 1996 and under the fee deferral plan for Independent Trustees. It reviews the performance of legal counsel employed by the Fidelity funds and the Independent Trustees. On behalf of the Independent Trustees, the committee will make such findings and determinations as to the independence of counsel for the Independent Trustees as may be necessary or appropriate under applicable regulations or otherwise. The committee is also responsible for Board administrative matters applicable to Independent Trustees, such as expense reimbursement policies and compensation for attendance at meetings, conferences and other events. The committee monitors compliance with, acts as the administrator of, and makes determinations in respect of, the provisions of the code of ethics and any supplemental policies regarding personal securities transactions applicable to the Independent Trustees. The committee monitors the functioning of each Board committee and makes recommendations for any changes, including the creation or elimination of standing or ad hoc Board committees. The committee monitors regulatory and other developments to determine whether to recommend modifications to the committee's responsibilities or other Trustee policies and procedures in light of rule changes, reports concerning "best practices" in corporate governance and other developments in mutual fund governance. The committee meets with Independent Trustees at least once a year to discuss matters relating to fund governance. The committee recommends that the Board establish such special or ad hoc Board committees as may be desirable or necessary from time to time in order to address ethical, legal, or other matters that may arise. The committee also oversees the annual self-evaluation of the Board of Trustees and establishes procedures to allow it to exercise this oversight function. In conducting this oversight, the committee shall address all matters that it considers relevant to the performance of the Board of Trustees and shall report the results of its evaluation to the Board of Trustees, including any recommended amendments to the principles of governance, and any recommended changes to the Fidelity funds' or the Board of Trustees' policies, procedures, and structures. The committee reviews periodically the size and composition of the Board of Trustees as a whole and recommends, if necessary, measures to be taken so that the Board of Trustees reflects the appropriate balance of knowledge, experience, skills, expertise, and diversity required for the Board as a whole and contains at least the minimum number of Independent Trustees required by law. The committee makes nominations for the election or appointment of Independent Trustees and non-management Members of any Advisory Board, and for membership on committees. The committee shall have authority to retain and terminate any third-party advisers, including authority to approve fees and other retention terms. Such advisers may include search firms to identify Independent Trustee candidates and board compensation consultants. The committee may conduct or authorize investigations into or studies of matters within the committee's scope of responsibilities, and may retain, at the Fidelity funds' expense, such independent counsel or other advisers as it deems necessary. The committee will consider nominees to the Board of Trustees recommended by shareholders based upon the criteria applied to candidates presented to the committee by a search firm or other source. Recommendations, along with appropriate background material concerning the candidate that demonstrates his or her ability to serve as an Independent Trustee of the Fidelity funds, should be submitted to the Chair of the committee at the address maintained for communications with Independent Trustees. If the committee retains a search firm, the Chair will generally forward all such submissions to the search firm for evaluation. With respect to the criteria for selecting Independent Trustees, it is expected that all candidates will possess the following minimum qualifications: (i) unquestioned personal integrity; (ii) not an interested person of FMR or its affiliates within the meaning of the 1940 Act; (iii) does not have a material relationship (e.g., commercial, banking, consulting, legal, or accounting) that could create an appearance of lack of independence in respect of FMR and its affiliates; (iv) has the disposition to act independently in respect of FMR and its affiliates and others in order to protect the interests of the funds and all shareholders; (v) ability to attend 11 meetings per year; (vi) demonstrates sound business judgment gained through broad experience in significant positions where the candidate has dealt with management, technical, financial, or regulatory issues; (vii) sufficient financial or accounting knowledge to add value in the complex financial environment of the Fidelity funds; (viii) experience on corporate or other institutional oversight bodies having similar responsibilities, but which board memberships or other relationships could not result in business or regulatory conflicts with the funds; and (ix) capacity for the hard work and attention to detail that is required to be an effective Independent Trustee in light of the Fidelity funds' complex regulatory, operational, and marketing setting. The Governance and Nominating Committee may determine that a candidate who does not have the type of previous experience or knowledge referred to above should nevertheless be considered as a nominee if the Governance and Nominating Committee finds that the candidate has additional qualifications such that his or her qualifications, taken as a whole, demonstrate the same level of fitness to serve as an Independent Trustee. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 10 meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees established the Compliance Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Ms. Knowles, and Messrs. Stavropoulos and Wolfe) in May 2005. The committee normally meets quarterly, or more frequently as called by the Chair. The committee oversees the administration and operation of the compliance policies and procedures of the Fidelity funds and their service providers as required by Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. The committee is responsible for the review and approval of policies and procedures relating to (i) provisions of the Code of Ethics, (ii) anti-money laundering requirements, (iii) compliance with investment restrictions and limitations, (iv) privacy, (v) recordkeeping, and (vi) other compliance policies and procedures which are not otherwise delegated to another committee. The committee has responsibility for recommending to the Board the designation of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of the Fidelity funds. The committee serves as the primary point of contact between the CCO and the Board, it oversees the annual performance review and compensation of the CCO, and if required, makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the removal of the appointed CCO. The committee receives reports of significant correspondence with regulators or governmental agencies, employee complaints or published reports which raise concerns regarding compliance matters, and copies of significant non-routine correspondence with the SEC. The committee receives reports from the CCO including the annual report concerning the funds' compliance policies as required by Rule 38a-1, quarterly reports in respect of any breaches of fiduciary duty or violations of federal securities laws, and reports on any other compliance or related matters that may have a significant impact on the funds. The committee will recommend to the Board, what actions, if any, should be taken with respect to such reports. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 19 meetings.</R>
<R>The Proxy Voting Committee is composed of Messrs. Gamper (Chair), Dirks, and Keyes. The committee will meet as needed to review the fund's proxy voting policies, consider changes to the policies, and review the manner in which the policies have been applied. The committee will receive reports on the manner in which proxy votes have been cast under the proxy voting policies and reports on consultations between the fund's investment advisers and portfolio companies concerning matters presented to shareholders for approval. The committee will address issues relating to the fund's annual voting report filed with the SEC. The committee will receive reports concerning the implementation of procedures and controls designed to ensure that the proxy voting policies are implemented in accordance with their terms. The committee will consider FMR's recommendations concerning certain non-routine proposals not covered by the proxy voting policies. The committee will receive reports with respect to steps taken by FMR to assure that proxy voting has been done without regard to any other FMR relationships, business or otherwise, with that portfolio company. The committee will make recommendations to the Board concerning the casting of proxy votes in circumstances where FMR has determined that, because of a conflict of interest, the proposal to be voted on should be reviewed by the Board. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held two meetings. </R>
The following table sets forth information describing the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each Trustee in each fund and in all funds in the aggregate within the same fund family overseen by the Trustee for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006.
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<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Robert L. Reynolds</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Automotive |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Banking |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
over $100,000 |
none </R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Computers |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Electronics |
over $100,000 |
none</R> |
<R>Energy |
over $100,000 |
none</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Environmental |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Health Care |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrials |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Insurance |
none |
none</R> |
<R>IT Services |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Leisure |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
over $100,000 |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
over $100,000 |
none</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
over $100,000 |
none</R> |
<R>Retailing |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Technology |
none |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Transportation |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Wireless |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Money Market |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000</R> |
<R>Independent Trustees</R> |
|||||
<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Dennis J. Dirks |
Albert R. Gamper, Jr. |
George H. Heilmeier |
James H. Keyes |
Marie L. Knowles</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Automotive |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Banking |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
$10,001 - $50,000 |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Computers |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Electronics |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Energy |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Environmental |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Health Care |
$1 - $10,000 |
$1 - $10,000 |
$1 - $10,000 |
none |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrials |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Insurance |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>IT Services |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Leisure |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Retailing |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Technology |
none |
$10,001 - $50,000 |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Transportation |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Wireless |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Money Market |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
none |
over $100,000</R> |
<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Ned C. Lautenbach |
Cornelia M. Small |
William S. |
Kenneth L. Wolfe</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Automotive |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Banking |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
none |
none |
none |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Computers |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Electronics |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Energy |
none |
none |
none |
$50,001 - $100,000</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
none |
none |
none |
$50,001 - $100,000</R> |
<R>Environmental |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Health Care |
$10,001 - $50,000 |
$1 - $10,000 |
$10,001 - $50,000 |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Industrials |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Insurance |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>IT Services |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Leisure |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
none |
none |
none |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Retailing |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Technology |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Transportation |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Wireless |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Money Market |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000</R> |
The following table sets forth information describing the compensation of each Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board for his or her services for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, or calendar year ended December 31, 2006, as applicable.
<R>Compensation Table1</R> |
|||||||
<R>AGGREGATE |
Dennis J. Dirks |
Albert R. |
Robert M. |
George H. |
James H. |
Marie L. |
</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
$ 33 |
$ 32 |
$ 32 |
$ 32 |
$ 32 |
$ 35 |
</R> |
<R>Automotive |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 5 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
</R> |
<R>Banking |
$ 112 |
$ 110 |
$ 113 |
$ 108 |
$ 108 |
$ 119 |
</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
$ 467 |
$ 463 |
$ 476 |
$ 451 |
$ 454 |
$ 500 |
</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
$ 329 |
$ 326 |
$ 323 |
$ 317 |
$ 319 |
$ 352 |
</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
$ 28 |
$ 28 |
$ 31 |
</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
$ 125 |
$ 124 |
$ 131 |
$ 120 |
$ 121 |
$ 134 |
</R> |
<R>Computers |
$ 143 |
$ 141 |
$ 142 |
$ 137 |
$ 138 |
$ 153 |
</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
$ 55 |
$ 55 |
$ 58 |
$ 53 |
$ 54 |
$ 59 |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
$ 16 |
$ 15 |
$ 16 |
$ 15 |
$ 15 |
$ 17 |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 62 |
$ 61 |
$ 54 |
$ 60 |
$ 60 |
$ 66 |
</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
$ 289 |
$ 285 |
$ 286 |
$ 279 |
$ 280 |
$ 309 |
</R> |
<R>ElectronicsC |
$ 707 |
$ 700 |
$ 736 |
$ 682 |
$ 687 |
$ 757 |
</R> |
<R>Energy |
$ 766 |
$ 758 |
$ 794 |
$ 741 |
$ 744 |
$ 820 |
</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
$ 505 |
$ 499 |
$ 535 |
$ 488 |
$ 490 |
$ 540 |
</R> |
<R>Environmental |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
$ 25 |
$ 22 |
$ 22 |
$ 24 |
</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
$ 150 |
$ 148 |
$ 147 |
$ 145 |
$ 145 |
$ 160 |
</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 435 |
$ 430 |
$ 438 |
$ 421 |
$ 422 |
$ 466 |
</R> |
<R>Health CareD |
$ 648 |
$ 641 |
$ 660 |
$ 626 |
$ 629 |
$ 694 |
</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
$ 83 |
$ 82 |
$ 84 |
$ 80 |
$ 80 |
$ 89 |
</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
$ 25 |
$ 25 |
$ 26 |
$ 24 |
$ 24 |
$ 27 |
</R> |
<R>Industrials |
$ 24 |
$ 24 |
$ 26 |
$ 23 |
$ 24 |
$ 26 |
</R> |
<R>Insurance |
$ 60 |
$ 59 |
$ 59 |
$ 58 |
$ 58 |
$ 64 |
</R> |
<R>IT Services |
$ 12 |
$ 12 |
$ 12 |
$ 11 |
$ 11 |
$ 12 |
</R> |
<R>Leisure |
$ 67 |
$ 66 |
$ 65 |
$ 64 |
$ 65 |
$ 71 |
</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 60 |
$ 56 |
$ 56 |
$ 62 |
</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
$ 272 |
$ 270 |
$ 295 |
$ 261 |
$ 265 |
$ 291 |
</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
$ 268 |
$ 265 |
$ 277 |
$ 258 |
$ 260 |
$ 286 |
</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
$ 27 |
$ 28 |
$ 28 |
$ 31 |
</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
$ 402 |
$ 398 |
$ 422 |
$ 389 |
$ 391 |
$ 430 |
</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
$ 320 |
$ 316 |
$ 322 |
$ 310 |
$ 310 |
$ 342 |
</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
$ 36 |
$ 35 |
$ 37 |
$ 34 |
$ 35 |
$ 38 |
</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 8 |
</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 56 |
$ 56 |
$ 56 |
$ 62 |
</R> |
<R>Retailing |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
$ 22 |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
$ 25 |
</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
$ 207 |
$ 205 |
$ 187 |
$ 201 |
$ 201 |
$ 221 |
</R> |
<R>Technology |
$ 522 |
$ 516 |
$ 527 |
$ 503 |
$ 506 |
$ 558 |
</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 139 |
$ 138 |
$ 136 |
$ 134 |
$ 135 |
$ 149 |
</R> |
<R>Transportation |
$ 33 |
$ 33 |
$ 34 |
$ 32 |
$ 32 |
$ 36 |
</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
$ 127 |
$ 126 |
$ 110 |
$ 123 |
$ 123 |
$ 136 |
</R> |
<R>Wireless |
$ 116 |
$ 115 |
$ 124 |
$ 111 |
$ 113 |
$ 124 |
</R> |
<R>Money Market |
$ 429 |
$ 424 |
$ 384 |
$ 417 |
$ 415 |
$ 459 |
</R> |
<R>TOTAL COMPENSATION |
$ 363,500 |
$ 362,000 |
$ 435,788 |
$ 354,000 |
$ 295,500 |
$ 389,000 |
</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE |
Ned C. |
William O. |
Cornelia M. Small |
William S. |
Kenneth L. |
</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
$ 35 |
$ 27 |
$ 33 |
$ 33 |
$ 32 |
</R> |
<R>Automotive |
$ 8 |
$ 5 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
</R> |
<R>Banking |
$ 117 |
$ 93 |
$ 111 |
$ 110 |
$ 110 |
</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
$ 492 |
$ 391 |
$ 465 |
$ 463 |
$ 461 |
</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
$ 350 |
$ 267 |
$ 327 |
$ 326 |
$ 325 |
</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
$ 31 |
$ 24 |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
$ 131 |
$ 107 |
$ 124 |
$ 124 |
$ 123 |
</R> |
<R>Computers |
$ 151 |
$ 116 |
$ 142 |
$ 141 |
$ 141 |
</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
$ 58 |
$ 47 |
$ 55 |
$ 55 |
$ 55 |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
$ 16 |
$ 13 |
$ 16 |
$ 15 |
$ 15 |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 67 |
$ 46 |
$ 62 |
$ 61 |
$ 61 |
</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
$ 306 |
$ 236 |
$ 287 |
$ 286 |
$ 285 |
</R> |
<R>ElectronicsC |
$ 741 |
$ 601 |
$ 704 |
$ 701 |
$ 698 |
</R> |
<R>Energy |
$ 803 |
$ 648 |
$ 762 |
$ 759 |
$ 756 |
</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
$ 526 |
$ 434 |
$ 502 |
$ 500 |
$ 498 |
</R> |
<R>Environmental |
$ 24 |
$ 20 |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
$ 22 |
</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
$ 159 |
$ 122 |
$ 149 |
$ 148 |
$ 148 |
</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 459 |
$ 360 |
$ 433 |
$ 431 |
$ 429 |
</R> |
<R>Health CareD |
$ 682 |
$ 542 |
$ 645 |
$ 642 |
$ 640 |
</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
$ 87 |
$ 69 |
$ 82 |
$ 82 |
$ 82 |
</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
$ 26 |
$ 21 |
$ 25 |
$ 25 |
$ 25 |
</R> |
<R>Industrials |
$ 25 |
$ 21 |
$ 24 |
$ 24 |
$ 24 |
</R> |
<R>Insurance |
$ 63 |
$ 49 |
$ 60 |
$ 59 |
$ 59 |
</R> |
<R>IT Services |
$ 12 |
$ 10 |
$ 12 |
$ 12 |
$ 11 |
</R> |
<R>Leisure |
$ 71 |
$ 54 |
$ 66 |
$ 66 |
$ 66 |
</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 61 |
$ 49 |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 57 |
</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
$ 283 |
$ 238 |
$ 270 |
$ 270 |
$ 269 |
</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
$ 281 |
$ 226 |
$ 266 |
$ 265 |
$ 264 |
</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
$ 31 |
$ 23 |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
$ 29 |
</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
$ 420 |
$ 344 |
$ 400 |
$ 399 |
$ 397 |
</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
$ 337 |
$ 264 |
$ 318 |
$ 317 |
$ 315 |
</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
$ 37 |
$ 30 |
$ 36 |
$ 35 |
$ 35 |
</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
$ 8 |
$ 6 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
$ 7 |
</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
$ 62 |
$ 47 |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 57 |
</R> |
<R>Retailing |
$ 25 |
$ 19 |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
$ 23 |
</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
$ 224 |
$ 160 |
$ 207 |
$ 205 |
$ 204 |
</R> |
<R>Technology |
$ 550 |
$ 434 |
$ 519 |
$ 517 |
$ 515 |
</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 148 |
$ 113 |
$ 138 |
$ 138 |
$ 137 |
</R> |
<R>Transportation |
$ 35 |
$ 28 |
$ 33 |
$ 33 |
$ 33 |
</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
$ 138 |
$ 94 |
$ 127 |
$ 126 |
$ 125 |
</R> |
<R>Wireless |
$ 121 |
$ 100 |
$ 115 |
$ 115 |
$ 115 |
</R> |
<R>Money Market |
$ 463 |
$ 325 |
$ 428 |
$ 424 |
$ 422 |
</R> |
<R>TOTAL COMPENSATION |
$ 369,333 |
$ 403,500B |
$ 362,000 |
$ 358,500 |
$ 359,500 |
</R> |
1 Edward C. Johnson 3d, Peter S. Lynch, and Robert L. Reynolds are interested persons and are compensated by FMR.
2 During the period from June 1, 2005 through September 19, 2006, Mr. Gamper served as a Member of the Advisory Board. Effective September 20, 2006, Mr. Gamper serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees.
3 Dr. Gates served on the Board of Trustees through December 2006.
4 During the period from March 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, Mr. Keyes served as a Member of the Advisory Board. Effective January 1, 2007, Mr. Keyes serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees.
5 Mr. McCoy served on the Board of Trustees through January 1, 2007.
<R>A Reflects compensation received for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006 for 350 funds of 58 trusts (including Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC). Compensation figures include cash, amounts required to be deferred, and may include amounts deferred at the election of Trustees. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, the Trustees accrued required deferred compensation from the funds as follows: Dennis J. Dirks, $148,500; Albert R. Gamper, $146,670; Robert M. Gates, $189,144; George H. Heilmeier, $148,500; Marie L. Knowles, $163,500; Ned C. Lautenbach, $152,667; William O. McCoy, $148,500; Cornelia M. Small, $148,500; William S. Stavropoulos, $148,500; and Kenneth L. Wolfe, $148,500. Certain of the Independent Trustees elected voluntarily to defer a portion of their compensation as follows: Ned C. Lautenbach, $39,213; and William O. McCoy, $85,287.</R>
<R>B Compensation figures include cash and may include amounts deferred at Mr. McCoy's election under a deferred compensation plan adopted by the other open-end registered investment companies in the fund complex (Other Open-End Funds). Pursuant to the deferred compensation plan, Mr. McCoy, as an Independent Trustee, may elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of his annual fees. Amounts deferred under the deferred compensation plan are credited to an account established for Mr. McCoy on the books of the Other Open-End Funds. Interest is accrued on amounts deferred under the deferred compensation plan. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, Mr. McCoy voluntarily elected to defer $47,000.</R>
<R>C Compensation figures include cash, amounts required to be deferred, and may include amounts deferred at the election of Trustees. The amounts required to be deferred by each Independent Trustee are as follows: Dennis J. Dirks, $462; Albert R. Gamper, Jr., $205; Robert M. Gates, $508; George H. Heilmeier, $462; James H. Keyes, $63; Marie L. Knowles, $509; Ned C. Lautenbach, $495; William O. McCoy, $399; Cornelia M. Small, $462; William S. Stavropoulos, $462; and Kenneth L. Wolfe, $462. Certain of the Independent Trustees' aggregate compensation from the fund includes accrued voluntary deferred compensation as follows: Ned C. Lautenbach, $122; and William O. McCoy, $101.</R>
<R>D Compensation figures include cash, amounts required to be deferred, and may include amounts deferred at the election of Trustees. The amounts required to be deferred by each Independent Trustee are as follows: Dennis J. Dirks, $425; Albert R. Gamper, Jr., $204 ; Robert M. Gates, $457; George H. Heilmeier, $425; James H. Keyes, $64; Marie L. Knowles, $468; Ned C. Lautenbach, $458; William O. McCoy, $361 ; Cornelia M. Small, $425;William S. Stavropoulos, $425; and Kenneth L. Wolfe, $425. Certain of the Independent Trustees' aggregate compensation from the fund includes accrued voluntary deferred compensation as follows: Ned C. Lautenbach, $112; and William O. McCoy, $91.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, approximately 5.36% of Natural Gas' total outstanding shares was held by an FMR affiliate. FMR Corp. is the ultimate parent company of this FMR affiliate. By virtue of his ownership interest in FMR Corp., as described in the "Control of Investment Advisers" section on page 49, Mr. Edward C. Johnson 3d, Trustee, may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares. As of the above date, with the exception of Mr. Johnson 3d's deemed ownership of Natural Gas' shares, the Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of the funds owned, in the aggregate, less than 1% of the fund's total outstanding shares.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, the following owned of record and/or beneficially 5% or more of each fund's or class's, as applicable, outstanding shares:</R>
<R>Automotive: University of Texas, Austin, TX (6.55%); Braver Wealth Management, Inc., Newton, MA (5.17%); Schreiner Capital Management, Exton, PA (5.00%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (64.64%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (10.41%); Nationwide Financial, Dublin, OH (8.50%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class T: Securities Service Network, Inc., Knoxville, TN (26.91%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (23.05%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (22.71%); Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (7.28%); Financial West Group, Weslake Village, CA (6.68%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class B: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (45.05%), Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (15.04%); Hartford Life, Woodbury, MN (11.58%); Wachovia/Prudential Financial Advisors, LLC, Charlotte, NC, (8.50%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (5.41%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (58.85%); Securities Service Network, Inc., Knoxville, TN (10.54%); American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Holbrook, NY (9.46%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (8.53%); Rydex Distributors Inc., Rockville, MD (8.45%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (77.44%); RBC Dain Rauscher Corp., Minneapolis, MN (17.15%).</R>
<R>Environmental: State Street Bank, North Quincy, MA (11.31%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class A: AIG, Phoenix, AZ (21.02%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (13.61%); New York Life Group, New York, NY (12.10%); NFP Securities, Inc., Austin, TX (11.62%); First Midwest Securities, Inc., Bloomington, IL (9.19%); Invest Financial Corporation, Bridgewater, NJ (6.07%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (5.51%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class T: A. G. Edwards & Sons Inc., Saint Louis, MO (48.74%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (9.13%); ADP, Roseland, NJ (5.94%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class B: ING, El Segundo, CA (61.01%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (11.17%); L.O. Thomas & Company, Linwood, NJ (8.07%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (23.98%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (13.36%); Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (11.87%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (10.22%); AIG, Phoenix, AZ (9.68%); Great American Advisors, Cincinnati, OH (5.35%); First Midwest Securities, Inc., Bloomington, IL (5.22%).</R>
<R>Gold: Institutional Class: LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (53.49%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (37.00%).</R>
<R>Industrial Equipment: Sutter Health System, Sacramento, CA (29.58%); Northern Trust Company, Chicago, IL (6.67%); Northern Trust Company, Chicago, IL (6.53%).</R>
<R>Insurance: Weber Asset Management, Lake Success, NY (5.49%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (21.03%); AIG, Houston, TX (19.53%); AIG, Atlanta, GA (14.27%); New York Life Group, New York, NY (11.90%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (10.68%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class T: Oak Tree Securities, Walnut Creek, CA (24.87%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (17.73%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (16.74%); Investacorp, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL (5.59%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc., Portland, OR (5.36%); Wells Fargo Bank, San Diego, CA (5.08%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class B: AIG, Atlanta, GA (50.60%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (16.37%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc., Portland, OR (14.34%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class C: Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (20.70%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (20.52%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc., Portland, OR (17.85%); Crown Capital Securities, Orange, CA (9.60%); AXA Financial, New York, NY (7.39%).</R>
<R>Materials: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (91.40%).</R>
<R>Materials*: Dion Money Management, Williamstown, MA (7.00%).</R>
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Kirkland, WA (7.06%).</R>
<R>Natural Gas: Strategic Advisers, Inc., Boston, MA (5.36%).</R>
<R>Networking and Infrastructure: FMR Corp., Wilmington, DE (9.95%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (26.10%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (17.05%); Investment Architects Inc., Petaluma, CA (9.68%); John Hancock, Boston, MA (6.83%); Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Saint Petersburg, FL (6.66%); Financial West Group, Westlake Village, CA (5.63%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class T: HBW Securities LLC, Simi Valley, CA (27.47%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (22.21%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (21.59%); ING, Denver, CO (5.17%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class B: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (36.56%); John Hancock, Boston, MA (19.42%); ABN Amro, Chicago, IL (17.10%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (8.87%); Jackson National, Santa Monica, CA (6.84%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (32.04%); Suntrust Bank, Atlanta, GA (17.19%); RBC Dain Rauscher Corp., Minneapolis, MN (15.62%); Jackson National, Santa Monica, CA (6.89%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (93.46%).</R>
<R>*The ownership information shown above is for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, approximately 29.58% of Industrial Equipment's total outstanding shares was held by Sutter Health System, Sacramento, CA. </R>
<R>A shareholder owning of record or beneficially more than 25% of a fund's outstanding shares may be considered a controlling person. That shareholder's vote could have a more significant effect on matters presented at a shareholders' meeting than votes of other shareholders.</R>
CONTROL OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS
FMR Corp., organized in 1972, is the ultimate parent company of FMR, Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., and FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC). The voting common stock of FMR Corp. is divided into two classes. Class B is held predominantly by members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family and is entitled to 49% of the vote on any matter acted upon by the voting common stock. Class A is held predominantly by non-Johnson family member employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates and is entitled to 51% of the vote on any such matter. The Johnson family group and all other Class B shareholders have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which all Class B shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Class B shares. Under the 1940 Act, control of a company is presumed where one individual or group of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting stock of that company. Therefore, through their ownership of voting common stock and the execution of the shareholders' voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed, under the 1940 Act, to form a controlling group with respect to FMR Corp.
At present, the primary business activities of FMR Corp. and its subsidiaries are: (i) the provision of investment advisory, management, shareholder, investment information and assistance and certain fiduciary services for individual and institutional investors; (ii) the provision of securities brokerage services; (iii) the management and development of real estate; and (iv) the investment in and operation of a number of emerging businesses.
Fidelity International Limited (FIL), a Bermuda company formed in 1968, is the ultimate parent company of Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA), Fidelity Investments Japan Limited (FIJ), and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited (FIIA(U.K.)L). Edward C. Johnson 3d, Johnson family members, and various trusts for the benefit of the Johnson family own, directly or indirectly, more than 25% of the voting common stock of FIL. At present, the primary business activities of FIL and its subsidiaries are the provision of investment advisory services to non-U.S. investment companies and private accounts investing in securities throughout the world.
FMR, FIMM, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIJ, FIIA, FIIA(U.K.)L (the Investment Advisers), FDC, and the funds have adopted codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act that set forth employees' fiduciary responsibilities regarding the funds, establish procedures for personal investing, and restrict certain transactions. Employees subject to the codes of ethics, including Fidelity investment personnel, may invest in securities for their own investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by the funds.
Each fund has entered into a management contract with FMR, pursuant to which FMR furnishes investment advisory and other services.
Management Services. Under the terms of its management contract with each fund, FMR acts as investment adviser and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, has overall responsibility for directing the investments of the fund in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. FMR also provides each fund with all necessary office facilities and personnel for servicing the fund's investments, compensates all officers of each fund and all Trustees who are interested persons of the trust or of FMR, and all personnel of each fund or FMR performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities.
In addition, FMR or its affiliates, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, provide the management and administrative services necessary for the operation of each fund. These services include providing facilities for maintaining each fund's organization; supervising relations with custodians, transfer and pricing agents, accountants, underwriters and other persons dealing with each fund; preparing all general shareholder communications and conducting shareholder relations; maintaining each fund's records and the registration of each fund's shares under federal securities laws and making necessary filings under state securities laws; developing management and shareholder services for each fund; and furnishing reports, evaluations and analyses on a variety of subjects to the Trustees.
Management-Related Expenses. In addition to the management fee payable to FMR and the fees payable to the transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent and pricing and bookkeeping agent, and the costs associated with securities lending, as applicable, each fund pays all of its expenses that are not assumed by those parties. Each fund pays for the typesetting, printing, and mailing of its proxy materials to shareholders, legal expenses, and the fees of the custodian, auditor, and Independent Trustees. Each fund's management contract further provides that the fund will pay for typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, notices, and reports to shareholders; however, under the terms of each fund's transfer agent agreement, the transfer agent bears these costs. Other expenses paid by each fund include interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, the fund's proportionate share of insurance premiums and Investment Company Institute dues, and the costs of registering shares under federal securities laws and making necessary filings under state securities laws. Each fund is also liable for such non-recurring expenses as may arise, including costs of any litigation to which the fund may be a party, and any obligation it may have to indemnify its officers and Trustees with respect to litigation.
Management Fees. For the services of FMR under the management contract, each Select stock fund pays FMR a monthly management fee which has two components: a group fee rate and an individual fund fee rate.
For the services of FMR under the management contract, Select Money Market pays FMR a monthly management fee which has two components: a group fee and an income component.
The group fee rate is based on the monthly average net assets of all of the registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts.
The following is the fee schedule for the Select money market fund.
MONEY MARKET FUND
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE |
EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES |
||||
Average Group |
Annualized |
Group Net |
Effective Annual Fee |
||
0 |
- |
$3 billion |
.3700% |
$ 1 billion |
.3700% |
3 |
- |
6 |
.3400 |
50 |
.2188 |
6 |
- |
9 |
.3100 |
100 |
.1869 |
9 |
- |
12 |
.2800 |
150 |
.1736 |
12 |
- |
15 |
.2500 |
200 |
.1652 |
15 |
- |
18 |
.2200 |
250 |
.1587 |
18 |
- |
21 |
.2000 |
300 |
.1536 |
21 |
- |
24 |
.1900 |
350 |
.1494 |
24 |
- |
30 |
.1800 |
400 |
.1459 |
30 |
- |
36 |
.1750 |
450 |
.1427 |
36 |
- |
42 |
.1700 |
500 |
.1399 |
42 |
- |
48 |
.1650 |
550 |
.1372 |
48 |
- |
66 |
.1600 |
600 |
.1349 |
66 |
- |
84 |
.1550 |
650 |
.1328 |
84 |
- |
120 |
.1500 |
700 |
.1309 |
120 |
- |
156 |
.1450 |
750 |
.1291 |
156 |
- |
192 |
.1400 |
800 |
.1275 |
192 |
- |
228 |
.1350 |
850 |
.1260 |
228 |
- |
264 |
.1300 |
900 |
.1246 |
264 |
- |
300 |
.1275 |
950 |
.1233 |
300 |
- |
336 |
.1250 |
1,000 |
.1220 |
336 |
- |
372 |
.1225 |
1,050 |
.1209 |
372 |
- |
408 |
.1200 |
1,100 |
.1197 |
408 |
- |
444 |
.1175 |
1,150 |
.1187 |
444 |
- |
480 |
.1150 |
1,200 |
.1177 |
480 |
- |
516 |
.1125 |
1,250 |
.1167 |
516 |
- |
587 |
.1100 |
1,300 |
.1158 |
587 |
- |
646 |
.1080 |
1,350 |
.1149 |
646 |
- |
711 |
.1060 |
1,400 |
.1141 |
711 |
- |
782 |
.1040 |
|
|
782 |
- |
860 |
.1020 |
|
|
860 |
- |
946 |
.1000 |
|
|
946 |
- |
1,041 |
.0980 |
|
|
1,041 |
- |
1,145 |
.0960 |
|
|
1,145 |
- |
1,260 |
.0940 |
|
|
Over |
|
1,260 |
.0920 |
|
|
<R>The group fee rate is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to the graduated fee rate schedule shown above on the left. The schedule above on the right shows the effective annual group fee rate at various asset levels, which is the result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates on the left. For example, the effective annual fee rate at $1,212 billion of group net assets - the approximate level for February 2007 - was 0.1174%, which is the weighted average of the respective fee rates for each level of group net assets up to $1,212 billion.</R>
<R>For Select money market fund, one-twelfth of the group fee rate is applied to the fund's average net assets for the month, giving a dollar amount which is the fee for that month to which the income component is added.</R>
The income component for each month is the sum of an income-based fee and an asset-based fee as follows:
If the fund's annualized gross yield is: |
|||
Equal To or |
But Less |
Income-Based Fee |
Annual Asset- |
0.00% |
1.00% |
2% of Monthly Gross Income |
0.05% |
1.00% |
3.00% |
zero |
0.07% |
3.00% |
11.00% |
2% of Monthly Gross Income |
0.01% |
11.00% |
13.00% |
zero |
0.23% |
13.00% |
15.00% |
2% of Monthly Gross Income |
(0.03)% |
15.00% |
-- |
zero |
0.27% |
Gross income, for this purpose, includes interest accrued and/or discount earned (including both original issue discount and market discount) on portfolio obligations, less amortization of premium on portfolio obligations. Annualized gross yield is determined by dividing the fund's gross income for the month by the average daily net assets of the fund and dividing the result by the number of days in the month divided by 365 days. One-twelfth of the annual asset-based fee rate is applied to the fund's average net assets for the month, and the resulting dollar amount (positive or negative) is the asset-based fee for that month.
The following is the fee schedule for the Select stock funds.
EQUITY FUNDS
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE |
EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES |
||||
Average Group |
Annualized |
Group Net |
Effective Annual Fee |
||
0 |
- |
$3 billion |
.5200% |
$ 1 billion |
.5200% |
3 |
- |
6 |
.4900 |
50 |
.3823 |
6 |
- |
9 |
.4600 |
100 |
.3512 |
9 |
- |
12 |
.4300 |
150 |
.3371 |
12 |
- |
15 |
.4000 |
200 |
.3284 |
15 |
- |
18 |
.3850 |
250 |
.3219 |
18 |
- |
21 |
.3700 |
300 |
.3163 |
21 |
- |
24 |
.3600 |
350 |
.3113 |
24 |
- |
30 |
.3500 |
400 |
.3067 |
30 |
- |
36 |
.3450 |
450 |
.3024 |
36 |
- |
42 |
.3400 |
500 |
.2982 |
42 |
- |
48 |
.3350 |
550 |
.2942 |
48 |
- |
66 |
.3250 |
600 |
.2904 |
66 |
- |
84 |
.3200 |
650 |
.2870 |
84 |
- |
102 |
.3150 |
700 |
.2838 |
102 |
- |
138 |
.3100 |
750 |
.2809 |
138 |
- |
174 |
.3050 |
800 |
.2782 |
174 |
- |
210 |
.3000 |
850 |
.2756 |
210 |
- |
246 |
.2950 |
900 |
.2732 |
246 |
- |
282 |
.2900 |
950 |
.2710 |
282 |
- |
318 |
.2850 |
1,000 |
.2689 |
318 |
- |
354 |
.2800 |
1,050 |
.2669 |
354 |
- |
390 |
.2750 |
1,100 |
.2649 |
390 |
- |
426 |
.2700 |
1,150 |
.2631 |
426 |
- |
462 |
.2650 |
1,200 |
.2614 |
462 |
- |
498 |
.2600 |
1,250 |
.2597 |
498 |
- |
534 |
.2550 |
1,300 |
.2581 |
534 |
- |
587 |
.2500 |
1,350 |
.2566 |
587 |
- |
646 |
.2463 |
1,400 |
.2551 |
646 |
- |
711 |
.2426 |
|
|
711 |
- |
782 |
.2389 |
|
|
782 |
- |
860 |
.2352 |
|
|
860 |
- |
946 |
.2315 |
|
|
946 |
- |
1,041 |
.2278 |
|
|
1,041 |
- |
1,145 |
.2241 |
|
|
1,145 |
- |
1,260 |
.2204 |
|
|
Over |
|
1,260 |
.2167 |
|
|
<R>The group fee rate is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to the graduated fee rate schedule shown above on the left. The schedule above on the right shows the effective annual group fee rate at various asset levels, which is the result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates on the left. For example, the effective annual fee rate at $1,212 billion of group net assets - the approximate level for February 2007 - was 0.2609%, which is the weighted average of the respective fee rates for each level of group net assets up to $1,212 billion.</R>
<R>Each Select stock fund's individual fund fee rate is 0.30%. Based on the average group net assets of the funds advised by FMR for February 2007, each Select stock fund's annual management fee rate would be calculated as follows:</R>
<R>Fund |
Group Fee Rate |
|
Individual Fund Fee Rate |
|
Management Fee Rate</R> |
<R>Select Stock Funds |
0.2609% |
+ |
0.3000% |
= |
0.5609%</R> |
One-twelfth of the management fee rate is applied to each Select stock fund's average net assets for the month, giving a dollar amount which is the fee for that month.
The following table shows the amount of management fees paid by each fund to FMR for the past three fiscal years.
Fund |
Fiscal Years |
Management
Fees |
<R>Air Transportation |
2007 |
$ 655,425</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 272,683</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 212,032</R> |
<R>Automotive |
2007 |
$ 148,688</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 102,404</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 109,902</R> |
<R>Banking |
2007 |
$ 2,120,724</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,325,775</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,736,011</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
2007 |
$ 8,731,488</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 9,307,268</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 10,937,945</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
2007 |
$ 6,333,827</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,742,983</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,253,942</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
2007 |
$ 548,328</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,015,581</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 604,594</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
2007 |
$ 2,285,926</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,643,641</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,844,181</R> |
<R>Computers |
2007 |
$ 2,719,349</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,308,312</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 4,331,414</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
2007 |
$ 1,002,483</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,532,344</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 694,641</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
2007 |
$ 292,855</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 244,492</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 210,448</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 1,315,325</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 739,001</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 676,891</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
2007 |
$ 5,664,491</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,372,314</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,294,850</R> |
<R>Electronics |
2007 |
$ 12,925,235</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 15,361,915</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 17,896,192</R> |
<R>Energy |
2007 |
$ 14,317,493</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 11,195,847</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,964,958</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
2007 |
$ 9,235,810</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 7,092,316</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,017,915</R> |
<R>Environmental |
2007 |
$ 432,797</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 122,147</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 68,615</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
2007 |
$ 2,888,408</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,646,531</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,931,006</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 8,439,362</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,693,130</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,868,424</R> |
<R>Health Care |
2007 |
$ 12,199,482</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 12,561,974</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 11,273,727</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
2007 |
$ 1,559,343</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,895,122</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,362,360</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
2007 |
$ 484,354</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 267,740</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 270,440</R> |
<R>Industrials |
2007 |
$ 460,879</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 365,905</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 250,786</R> |
<R>Insurance |
2007 |
$ 1,160,548</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,077,829</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 985,510</R> |
<R>IT Services |
2007 |
$ 220,514</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 202,624</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 220,756</R> |
<R>Leisure |
2007 |
$ 1,307,080</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,149,768</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,160,202</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 1,110,432</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 771,230</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 654,503</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
2007 |
$ 4,712,681</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 7,339,423</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,569,716</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
2007 |
$ 4,911,582</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 6,448,483</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 4,359,741</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
2007 |
$ 577,805</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 521,414</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 707,270</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
2007 |
$ 7,280,517</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 8,099,434</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,472,690</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
2007 |
$ 6,120,653</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,091,282</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 821,532</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
2007 |
$ 660,885</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 579,903</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 808,134</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
2007 |
$ 149,656</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 163,512</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 149,026</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
2007 |
$ 1,140,232</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 648,339</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 478,358</R> |
<R>Retailing |
2007 |
$ 461,653</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 478,256</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 604,301</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
2007 |
$ 4,165,186</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,582,821</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 4,341,573</R> |
<R>Technology |
2007 |
$ 9,811,688</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 10,713,846</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 12,388,322</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 2,765,966</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,978,420</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,110,153</R> |
<R>Transportation |
2007 |
$ 641,690</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 440,013</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 381,107</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
2007 |
$ 2,689,027</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,836,083</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,472,975</R> |
<R>Wireless |
2007 |
$ 2,081,653</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,390,692</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,107,991</R> |
<R>Money Market |
2007 |
$ 3,748,566</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,494,928</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,228,663</R> |
<R>FMR may, from time to time, voluntarily reimburse all or a portion of a fund's or, in the case of a multiple class fund, a class's operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, and extraordinary expenses), which is subject to revision or discontinuance. FMR retains the ability to be repaid for these expense reimbursements in the amount that expenses fall below the limit prior to the end of the fiscal year.</R>
<R>Expense reimbursements by FMR will increase a fund's or class's returns and yield, and repayment of the reimbursement by a fund or class will lower its returns and yield.</R>
FMR voluntarily agreed to reimburse the funds if and to the extent that the fund's aggregate operating expenses, including management fees, were in excess of an annual rate of its average net assets. The following tables show the periods of reimbursement and levels of expense limitations for the applicable funds; the dollar amount of management fees incurred under each fund's contract before reimbursement; and the dollar amount of management fees reimbursed by FMR under the expense reimbursement for each period.
<R><R>Fund |
Period of |
Aggregate |
Fiscal Year |
Management
Fee Before |
Amount of |
|
From |
To |
|||||
<R>Automotive |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 39,198 |
$ 17,398</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 109,490 |
$ 73,822</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 102,404 |
$ 60,932</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 9,624 |
$ 10,573</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 100,278 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Consumer |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 37,763 |
$ 1,211</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 255,092 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 244,492 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 19,990 |
$ 3,152</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 190,458 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Environmental |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 43,944 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 388,853 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 122,147 |
$ 31,764</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 5,913 |
$ 3,958</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 62,702 |
$ 0</R> |
<R><R>Fund |
Period of |
Aggregate |
Fiscal Year |
Management
Fee Before |
Amount of |
|
From |
To |
|||||
<R>IT Services |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 35,321 |
$ 12,223</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 185,193 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 202,624 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 17,942 |
$ 2,013</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 202,814 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 40,788 |
$ 13,866</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 108,868 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 163,512 |
$ 16,539</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 12,445 |
$ 1,543</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 136,581 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
January 1, |
February 28, |
1.15% |
2007 |
$ 191,151 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
December 31, |
1.25% |
2007 |
$ 949,081 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2006 |
$ 648,339 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
February 1, |
February 28, |
1.25% |
2005 |
$ 46,764 |
$ 2,532</R> |
<R> |
March 1, |
January 31, |
2.50% |
2005 |
$ 431,594 |
$ 0</R> |
Sub-Adviser - FIMM. On behalf of the Select money market fund, FMR has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with FIMM pursuant to which FIMM has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreement for the Select money market fund, FMR pays FIMM fees equal to 50% of the management fee payable to FMR under its management contract with the fund. The fees paid to FIMM are not reduced by any voluntary or mandatory expense reimbursements that may be in effect from time to time.
<R>On behalf of the Select money market fund, for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2007, 2006, and 2005, FMR paid FIMM fees of $1,874,102, $744,179, and $617,378 respectively.</R>
Sub-Adviser - FMRC. On behalf of each Select stock fund, FMR has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with FMRC pursuant to which FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for each fund.
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements for each Select stock fund, FMR pays FMRC fees equal to 50% of the management fee payable to FMR under its management contract with each fund. The fees paid to FMRC are not reduced by any voluntary or mandatory expense reimbursements that may be in effect from time to time.
Fees paid to FMRC by FMR on behalf of each Select stock fund for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Fees |
<R>Air Transportation |
2007 |
$ 327,205</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 136,717</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 105,974</R> |
<R>Automotive |
2007 |
$ 74,254</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 51,175</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 54,928</R> |
<R>Banking |
2007 |
$ 1,059,893</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,163,054</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,367,714</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
2007 |
$ 4,363,550</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,657,004</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 5,466,223</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
2007 |
$ 3,164,399</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,872,089</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,126,684</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
2007 |
$ 274,221</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 507,470</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 302,558</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
2007 |
$ 1,142,847</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,322,295</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,921,269</R> |
<R>Computers |
2007 |
$ 1,358,241</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,654,128</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,165,752</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
2007 |
$ 501,205</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 765,947</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 347,502</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
2007 |
$ 146,399</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 122,283</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 105,179</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 657,541</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 369,491</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 338,378</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
2007 |
$ 2,830,932</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,186,560</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,147,804</R> |
<R>Electronics |
2007 |
$ 6,462,009</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 7,678,966</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 8,947,476</R> |
<R>Energy |
2007 |
$ 7,158,207</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 5,592,471</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,486,069</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
2007 |
$ 4,618,976</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,542,765</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,509,921</R> |
<R>Environmental |
2007 |
$ 216,119</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 61,333</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 34,306</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
2007 |
$ 1,443,504</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,323,724</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,464,956</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 4,174,117</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,345,910</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,934,868</R> |
<R>Health Care |
2007 |
$ 6,098,175</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 6,281,334</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 5,636,873</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
2007 |
$ 779,479</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 947,781</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,180,861</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
2007 |
$ 242,030</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 133,996</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 135,291</R> |
<R>Industrials |
2007 |
$ 230,312</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 183,021</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 125,429</R> |
<R>Insurance |
2007 |
$ 580,093</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 538,966</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 492,546</R> |
<R>IT Services |
2007 |
$ 110,210</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 101,338</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 110,380</R> |
<R>Leisure |
2007 |
$ 653,099</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 575,038</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 579,936</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 555,637</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 385,519</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 327,255</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
2007 |
$ 2,356,349</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,669,960</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 784,102</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
2007 |
$ 2,455,639</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,223,865</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,179,714</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
2007 |
$ 288,501</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 260,769</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 353,613</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
2007 |
$ 3,641,755</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,045,688</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,238,008</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
2007 |
$ 3,060,069</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,544,495</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 411,467</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
2007 |
$ 330,336</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 290,054</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 403,993</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
2007 |
$ 74,951</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 81,719</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 74,459</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
2007 |
$ 569,260</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 324,120</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 239,135</R> |
<R>Retailing |
2007 |
$ 230,747</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 239,254</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 302,011</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
2007 |
$ 2,081,618</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,791,270</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,169,768</R> |
<R>Technology |
2007 |
$ 4,904,780</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 5,357,259</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 6,193,688</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 1,382,461</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 989,730</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,054,924</R> |
<R>Transportation |
2007 |
$ 320,633</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 220,173</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 190,465</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
2007 |
$ 1,344,385</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 918,339</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 736,341</R> |
<R>Wireless |
2007 |
$ 1,040,579</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,195,844</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,053,203</R> |
Sub-Advisers - FIIA and FIIA(U.K.)L. On behalf of the Select money market fund, FIMM has entered into a master international fixed-income research agreement with FIIA. On behalf of the Select money market fund, FIIA, in turn, has entered into a fixed-income sub-research agreement with FIIA(U.K.)L. Pursuant to the fixed-income research agreements, FIMM may receive investment advice and research services concerning issuers and countries outside the United States. In particular, FIIA and FIIA(U.K.)L will make minimal credit risk and comparable quality determinations for foreign issuers that issue U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
Under the terms of the master international fixed-income research agreement, FIMM pays FIIA an amount based on the fund's net assets relative to the assets of other registered investment companies with which FMR or FIMM has management contracts. Under the terms of the fixed-income sub-research agreement, FIIA pays FIIA(U.K.)L an amount equal to the administrative costs incurred in providing investment advice and research services for a fund.
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FIIA (U.K.)L on behalf of Select money market fund for providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the fixed-income research agreements.</R>
<R>For providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the fixed-income research agreements, fees paid to FIIA on behalf of Select money market fund for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
<R>Fiscal Year |
FIIA</R> |
<R>Money Market |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 8,133</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 4,559</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 270</R> |
Sub-Advisers - FIIA, FIIA(U.K.)L, and FIJ. On behalf of each Select stock fund, FMR has entered into a master international research agreement with FIIA. On behalf of each Select stock fund, FIIA, in turn, has entered into sub-research agreements with FIIA(U.K.)L and FIJ. Pursuant to the research agreements, FMR may receive investment advice and research services concerning issuers and countries outside the United States.
Under the terms of the master international research agreement, FMR pays FIIA an amount based on a fund's international net assets relative to the international assets of other registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts. Under the terms of the sub-research agreements, FIIA pays FIIA(U.K.)L and FIJ an amount equal to the administrative costs incurred in providing investment advice and research services for a fund.
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FIIA (U.K.)L and FIJ on behalf of each Select stock fund for providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the research agreements.</R>
<R>For providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the research agreements, fees paid to FIIA on behalf of each Select stock fund for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
Fiscal Year |
FIIA |
<R>Air Transportation |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 704</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 627</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 76</R> |
<R>Automotive |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,596</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 2,098</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 245</R> |
<R>Banking |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 4,553</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 2,249</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 5,470</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 73,127</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 37,604</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 29,756</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 1,587</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 491</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 4,144</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 540</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 11,558</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 26,831</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2,808</R> |
<R>Computers |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 10,418</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 21,185</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2,147</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,724</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 1,591</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 91</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,048</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 1,061</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 63</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 12,331</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 9,788</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 750</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 4,691</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 3,109</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 575</R> |
<R>Electronics |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 119,749</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 205,728</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 15,223</R> |
<R>Energy |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 24,026</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 89,167</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 4,642</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 5,559</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 29,902</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Environmental |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 807</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 619</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 34</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 10,534</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 10,346</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 618</R> |
<R>Gold |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 87,454</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 73,127</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Health Care |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 30,351</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 65,078</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 1,815</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 639</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 749</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 160</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 23</R> |
<R>Industrials |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,281</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 1,644</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 127</R> |
<R>Insurance |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,175</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 298</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>IT Services |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 131</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 909</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 151</R> |
<R>Leisure |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 3,338</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 3,069</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 307</R> |
<R>Materials |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 278</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 899</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 31</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 9,789</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 18,224</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 141</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 15,023</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 49,707</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 3,469</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 1,356</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 2,824</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 362</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 3,641</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 14,182</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2,076</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 15,801</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 21,154</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 1,127</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 2,213</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 9</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 26</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 5</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 16,604</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 47,322</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 5,470</R> |
<R>Retailing |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 327</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 87</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 21,344</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 12,776</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2,193</R> |
<R>Technology |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 58,947</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 57,294</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 4,556</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 9,275</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 12,070</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 930</R> |
<R>Transportation |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 883</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 2,994</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 229</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 115</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 154</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 5</R> |
<R>Wireless |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 12,214</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
Sub-Adviser - FRAC. On behalf of each fund, FMR, FMRC, FIMM, and FRAC have entered into a research agreement. Pursuant to the research agreement, FRAC provides investment advice and research services on domestic issuers. The Board of Trustees approved the new research agreement with FRAC on January 19, 2006.
Under the terms of the research agreement, FMR, FMRC, and FIMM agree, in the aggregate, to pay FRAC a monthly fee equal to 110% of FRAC's costs incurred in providing investment advice and research services for each fund.
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<R>Fees paid to FRAC on behalf of each fund for the past two fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Fees |
<R>Air Transportation |
2007 |
$ 35,382</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Automotive |
2007 |
$ 11,630</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Banking |
2007 |
$ 83,379</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
2007 |
$ 327,101</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
2007 |
$ 298,967</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
2007 |
$ 28,520</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
2007 |
$ 76,822</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Computers |
2007 |
$ 110,182</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
2007 |
$ 39,155</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
2007 |
$ 9,593</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 88,830</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
2007 |
$ 286,609</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Electronics |
2007 |
$ 464,149</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Energy |
2007 |
$ 511,812</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
2007 |
$ 291,296</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Environmental |
2007 |
$ 11,069</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
2007 |
$ 129,114</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 352,937</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Health Care |
2007 |
$ 494,590</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
2007 |
$ 61,253</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
2007 |
$ 19,705</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Industrials |
2007 |
$ 18,216</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Insurance |
2007 |
$ 58,257</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>IT Services |
2007 |
$ 8,156</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Leisure |
2007 |
$ 61,609</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 55,319</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
2007 |
$ 153,480</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
2007 |
$ 190,132</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
2007 |
$ 22,148</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
2007 |
$ 244,996</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
2007 |
$ 228,543</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
2007 |
$ 21,849</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
2007 |
$ 13,482</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
2007 |
$ 46,547</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Retailing |
2007 |
$ 20,044</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
2007 |
$ 220,699</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Technology |
2007 |
$ 405,312</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 149,571</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Transportation |
2007 |
$ 24,980</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
2007 |
$ 189,629</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Wireless |
2007 |
$ 66,423</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Money Market |
2007 |
$ 605,847</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
Sub-Advisers - FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIJ. On behalf of each Select stock fund, FMR has entered into sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FRAC. On behalf of each Select stock fund, FRAC has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with FIJ. Pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements, FMR may receive from the sub-advisers investment research and advice on issuers outside the United States (non-discretionary services) and FMR may grant the sub-advisers investment management authority and the authority to buy and sell securities if FMR believes it would be beneficial to the funds (discretionary services).
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, for providing non-discretionary investment advice and research services the sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, for providing discretionary investment management and executing portfolio transactions, the sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FMR U.K., FRAC and FIJ on behalf of on behalf of each Select stock fund for providing non-discretionary investment advice and research services pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
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<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FMR U.K. on behalf of each Select stock fund for providing discretionary investment management and execution of portfolio transactions pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FRAC and FIJ on behalf of each Select stock fund (except Air Transportation, Automotive, Banking, Brokerage and Investment Management, Chemicals, Communications Equipment, Computers, Consumer Staples, Defense and Aerospace, Electronics, Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Industrials, Insurance, Leisure, Medical Delivery, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, Software and Computer Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, and Wireless) for providing discretionary investment management and execution of portfolio transactions pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
<R>For providing discretionary investment management and execution of portfolio transactions pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements, fees paid to FRAC and FIJ on behalf of Air Transportation, Automotive, Banking, Brokerage and Investment Management, Chemicals, Communications Equipment, Computers, Consumer Staples, Defense and Aerospace, Electronics, Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Industrials, Insurance, Leisure, Medical Delivery, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, Software and Computer Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, and Wireless for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
<R>Fiscal Year |
FRAC |
FIJ</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 54 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 52 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Automotive |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 72 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 77 |
$ 1,755</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 29 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>Banking |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 151 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 154 |
$ 459</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 402 |
$ 1,242</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 368 |
$ 540</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 20 |
$ 405</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 8 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 11 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 1 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 75 |
$ 27</R> |
<R>Computers |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 147 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 109 |
$ 297</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 146 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 11 |
$ 297</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 290 |
$ 216</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Electronics |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 778 |
$ 999</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 740 |
$ 567</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2,071 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>Energy |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 238 |
$ 270</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 337 |
$ 837</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 209 |
$ 1,296</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 97 |
$ 1,107</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Health Care |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 98 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 155 |
$ 216</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Industrials |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 3 |
$ 81</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 2 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>Insurance |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 14 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 2 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Leisure |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 107 |
$ 756</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 117 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 36 |
$ 405</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 9 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 5 |
$ 216</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 15 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 35 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 41 |
$ 1,674</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 12 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 672 |
$ 3,915</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 114 |
$ 864</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 6 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 392 |
$ 486</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 431 |
$ 891</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 588 |
$ 189</R> |
<R>Technology |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 175 |
$ 351</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 304 |
$ 405</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 429 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 22 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Transportation |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 57 |
$ 108</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 65 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Wireless |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 32 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 19 |
$ 0</R> |
The following persons are research analysts and are the portfolio managers of the Select fund(s) indicated. Research analysts who also manage sector funds, such as the Select funds, are referred to as sector fund managers.
<R>Sector Fund Manager |
Select Fund(s) </R> |
<R>Andrew Hatem |
Air Transportation; Defense and Aerospace</R> |
<R>Lee Miles |
Automotive</R> |
<R>Ramona Persaud |
Banking </R> |
<R>Rajiv Kaul |
Biotechnology</R> |
<R>Yolanda Taylor |
Brokerage and Investment Management</R> |
<R>Duffy Fischer |
Chemicals; Materials1</R> |
<R>Heather Lawrence |
Computers </R> |
<R>Nora Creedon |
Construction and Housing </R> |
<R>John Harris |
Consumer Discretionary2</R> |
Consumer Staples </R> |
|
<R>Yun-Min Chai |
Communications Equipment; Networking and Infrastructure; Technology</R> |
<R>Paul Jackson |
Electronics</R> |
<R>Christopher Lee |
Electronics</R> |
<R>John Dowd |
Energy; Energy Service; Natural Resources</R> |
<R>Stavros Koutsantonis |
Environmental</R> |
<R>Richard Manuel |
Financial Services; Home Finance</R> |
<R>Brian Younger |
Financial Services</R> |
<R>Matthew Sabel |
Health Care; Medical Delivery</R> |
<R>Vincent Montemaggiore |
Industrial Equipment</R> |
<R>Tobias Welo |
Industrials</R> |
<R>Stephen Hermsdorf |
Insurance</R> |
<R>Sector Fund Manager |
Select Fund(s) </R> |
<R>Benjamin Hesse |
IT Services</R> |
<R>Geoffrey Kuli |
Leisure</R> |
<R>Aaron Cooper |
Medical Equipment and Systems</R> |
<R>Kristina Salen |
Multimedia </R> |
<R>James McElligott |
Natural Gas </R> |
<R>Justin Bennett |
Paper and Forest Products</R> |
<R>Andrew Oh |
Pharmaceuticals</R> |
<R>Evan Hornbuckle |
Retailing3</R> |
<R>Mayank Tandon |
Software and Computer Services </R> |
<R>Gavin Baker |
Telecommunications; Wireless </R> |
<R>Lindsay Connor |
Transportation</R> |
<R>Douglas Simmons |
Utilities Growth</R> |
<R>1 Mr. Fischer was appointed to manage Materials Portfolio effective April 2, 2007. Information with respect to his holdings and other accounts managed will be updated in a supplement to this SAI.</R>
<R>2 Mr. Harris was appointed to manage Consumer Discretionary Portfolio effective April 11, 2007. Information with respect to his holdings and other accounts managed will be updated in a supplement to this SAI.</R>
<R>3 Mr. Hornbuckle was appointed to manage Retailing Portfolio effective April 11, 2007. Information with respect to his holdings and other accounts managed will be updated in a supplement to this SAI.</R>
<R>Each sector fund manager receives compensation for his or her services as a research analyst and as a portfolio manager under a single compensation plan. As of February 28, 2007, each sector fund manager's compensation generally consists of a fixed base salary determined periodically (typically annually), a bonus, in certain cases, participation in several types of equity-based compensation plans, and, if applicable, relocation plan benefits. A portion of each sector fund manager's compensation may be deferred based on criteria established by FMR or at the election of the sector fund manager. </R>
<R>Each sector fund manager's base salary is determined primarily by level of experience and skills, and performance as a research analyst and sector fund manager at FMR or its affiliates. A portion of each sector fund manager's bonus relates to his or her performance as a research analyst and is based on the Director of Research's assessment of the research analyst's performance and may include factors such as portfolio manager survey-based assessments, which relate to analytical work and investment results within the relevant sector(s) and impact on other equity funds and accounts as a research analyst, and the research analyst's contributions to the research groups and to FMR. Another component of the bonus is based upon (i) the pre-tax investment performance of the sector fund manager's fund(s) and account(s) measured against a benchmark index (which may be a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR) assigned to each fund or account, (ii) the pre-tax investment performance of the research analyst's recommendations measured against a benchmark index corresponding to the research analyst's assignment universe and against a broadly diversified equity index, and (iii) the investment performance of other FMR equity funds and accounts within the sector fund manager's designated sector team. The pre-tax investment performance of each sector fund manager's fund(s) and account(s) is weighted according to the sector fund manager's tenure on those fund(s) and account(s). The component of the bonus relating to the Director of Research's assessment is calculated over a one-year period, and each other component of the bonus is calculated over a measurement period that initially is contemporaneous with the sector fund manager's tenure, but that eventually encompasses rolling periods of up to five years. With the exception of Paul Jackson and Christopher Lee, the portion of each sector fund manager's bonus that is linked to the investment performance of his or her fund is based on the fund's pre-tax investment performance measured against the index identified below for the fund. For Mr. Jackson and Christopher Lee, the portion of each sector fund manager's bonus that is linked to the investment performance of his fund is based on the pre-tax investment performance of the fund's assets he manages measured against the index identified below for the fund. Each sector fund manager also is compensated under equity-based compensation plans linked to increases or decreases in the net asset value of the stock of FMR Corp., FMR's parent company. FMR Corp. is a diverse financial services company engaged in various activities that include fund management, brokerage, retirement, and employer administrative services. If requested to relocate their primary residence, sector fund managers also may be eligible to receive benefits, such as home sale assistance and payment of certain moving expenses, under relocation plans for most full-time employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates.</R>
<R>The index for each Select fund listed above is: </R>
<R>Select Fund |
</R> |
<R>Air Transportation |
Air Transportation Custom Index4</R> |
<R>Automotive |
MSCI US Investable Market Automobiles & Components Index</R> |
<R>Banking |
MSCI US Investable Market Banks Index</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
MSCI US Investable Market Biotechnology Index</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
MSCI US Investable Market Capital Markets Index</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
MSCI US Investable Market Chemicals Index</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
MSCI US Investable Market Communications Equipment Index</R> |
<R>Computers |
MSCI US Investable Market Computers & Peripherals Index</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
MSCI US Investable Market Construction & Housing Custom Index</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary Index</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
MSCI US Investable Market Aerospace & Defense Index</R> |
<R>Electronics |
MSCI US Investable Market Semiconductors & Semiconductor |
<R>Energy |
MSCI US Investable Market Energy Index</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
MSCI US Investable Market Energy Equipment & Services Index</R> |
<R>Environmental |
Environmental Custom Index4</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
MSCI US Investable Market Financials Index</R> |
<R>Health Care |
MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Index</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
MSCI US Investable Market Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Index</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
MSCI US Investable Market Capital Goods Index</R> |
<R>Industrials |
MSCI US Investable Market Industrials Index</R> |
<R>Insurance |
MSCI US Investable Market Insurance Index</R> |
<R>IT Services |
MSCI US Investable Market IT Services Index</R> |
<R>Leisure |
MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Services Index</R> |
<R>Materials |
MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Providers & Services Index</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
MSCI US Investable Market Health Care Equipment & Supplies Index</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
MSCI US Investable Market Media Index</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
S&P Custom Natural Gas Index</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
Goldman Sachs Natural Resources Index </R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
Networking and Infrastructure Custom Index4</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
Paper and Forest Products Custom Index4</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
MSCI US Investable Market Pharmaceuticals Index</R> |
<R>Retailing |
MSCI US Investable Market Retailing Index</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
MSCI US Investable Market Software & Services Index</R> |
<R>Technology |
MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology Index</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index</R> |
<R>Transportation |
MSCI US Investable Market Transportation Index</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
MSCI US Investable Market Utilities Index</R> |
<R>Wireless |
Wireless Custom Index4</R> |
<R>4 This is a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR for internal use. Each customized industry benchmark generally is a market-capitalization weighted index of securities that meet a fund's 80% name test policy. FMR rebalances these customized industry benchmark indexes monthly to add new securities issued (e.g., IPO's) and to exclude securities that fall below a certain market capitalization in the weighted index. The customized industry benchmarks generally exclude securities of foreign companies.</R>
<R>Daniel Dupont is a research analyst and is the portfolio manager of Gold. Research analysts who also manage a sector fund, such as a Select fund, are referred to as sector fund managers. The sector fund manager receives compensation for his services as a research analyst and as a portfolio manager under a single compensation plan. As of February 28, 2007, the sector fund manager's compensation generally consists of a fixed base salary determined periodically (typically annually), a bonus, in certain cases, participation in several types of equity-based compensation plans, and, if applicable, relocation plan benefits. A portion of the sector fund manager's compensation may be deferred based on criteria established by FMR or at the election of the sector fund manager. </R>
<R>The sector fund manager's base salary is determined primarily by level of responsibility and performance as a research analyst and sector fund manager at FMR or its affiliates. The sector fund manager's bonus is based on several components over a one-year period for research performance and over a one-year period, and an additional period relating to tenure on the sector fund, if longer, for performance of the fund and other investment accounts. A substantial portion of the sector fund manager's bonus for his fund relates to his performance as a research analyst and is based on ratings that relate to analytical work and investment results within the relevant sector(s) and impact on other equity funds and accounts. Additional components of the bonus are based on the Director of Research's assessment of the research analyst's performance and may include factors such as measurement of the analyst's stock recommendations; the pre-tax investment performance of the fund relative to a benchmark index (which may be a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR), and the pre-tax investment performance of the fund relative to sector peer groups of funds, if applicable; and the research analyst's contributions to the research groups and to FMR. Another component of the bonus is based upon the investment performance of a broad range of FMR equity funds and accounts. The sector fund manager also is compensated under equity-based compensation plans linked to increases or decreases in the net asset value of the stock of FMR Corp., FMR's parent company. FMR Corp. is a diverse financial services company engaged in various activities that include fund management, brokerage, retirement and employer administrative services. If requested to relocate their primary residence, portfolio managers also may be eligible to receive benefits, such as home sale assistance and payment of certain moving expenses, under relocation plans for most full-time employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates.</R>
<R>The index for the Select fund above is:</R>
<R>Select Fund |
Sector or Industry Index</R> |
<R>Gold |
Gold Custom Index5</R> |
<R>5 This is a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR for internal use. The customized industry benchmark generally is a market-capitalization weighted index of securities that meet the fund's 80% name test policy. FMR rebalances the customized industry benchmark index monthly to add new securities issued (e.g., IPO's) and to exclude securities that fall below a certain market capitalization in the weighted index. The customized industry benchmark generally excludes securities of foreign companies.</R>
<R>A sector fund manager's compensation plan may give rise to potential conflicts of interest. Although investors in a fund may invest through either tax-deferred accounts or taxable accounts, a sector fund manager's compensation is linked to the pre-tax performance of the fund, rather than its after-tax performance. A sector fund manager's base pay and bonus opportunity tend to increase with the sector fund manager's level of experience and skills relative to research and fund assignments. The management of multiple funds and accounts (including proprietary accounts) may give rise to potential conflicts of interest if the funds and accounts have different objectives, benchmarks, time horizons, and fees as a sector fund manager must allocate his or her time and investment ideas across multiple funds and accounts. In addition, a fund's trade allocation policies and procedures may give rise to conflicts of interest if the fund's orders do not get fully executed due to being aggregated with those of other accounts managed by FMR. A sector fund manager may execute transactions for another fund or account that may adversely impact the value of securities held by a fund. Securities selected for other funds or accounts may outperform the securities selected for the fund. Trading in personal accounts, which may give rise to potential conflicts of interest, is restricted by a fund's Code of Ethics. Furthermore, the potential exists that a sector fund manager's responsibilities as a portfolio manager of a sector fund may not be entirely consistent with his or her responsibilities as a research analyst providing recommendations to other Fidelity portfolio managers.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Hatem as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
2 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,351 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Air Transportation ($148 (in millions) assets managed) and Defense and Aerospace ($1,202 (in millions). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Miles as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 49 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Automotive ($49 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Persaud as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 350 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Banking ($350 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Kaul as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
2 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,430 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Biotechnology ($1,372 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Taylor as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,254 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Brokerage and Investment Management ($1,254 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Fischer as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 120 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Chemicals ($120 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Lawrence as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 461 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Computers ($461 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Creedon as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 164 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Construction and Housing ($164 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Robert Lee as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
2 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 916 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Consumer Staples ($373 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Chai as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
7 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 3,991 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Communications Equipment ($322 (in millions) assets managed), Networking and Infrastructure ($92 (in millions) assets managed) and Technology ($1,700 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Jackson as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
none |
2 |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
none |
$ 346 |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes assets of Electronics managed by Mr. Jackson ($341 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Christopher Lee as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
none |
2 |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
none |
$ 1,616 |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes assets of Electronics managed by Christopher Lee ($1,591 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Dowd as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
6 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 6,062 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Energy ($2,147 (in millions) assets managed), Energy Service ($1,222 (in millions) assets managed), and Natural Resources ($959 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Koutsantonis as of March 31, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 43 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Environmental ($43 (in millions) assets managed). </R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Manuel as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
5 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 2,693 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes assets of Financial Services managed by Mr. Manuel ($542 (in millions) assets managed) and Home Finance ($257 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Younger as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
7 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 3,565 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes assets of Financial Services managed by Mr. Younger ($542 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Sabel as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
3 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 3,509 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Health Care ($2,074 (in millions) assets managed) and Medical Delivery ($644 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Montemaggiore as of March 31, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 76 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Industrial Equipment ($76 (in millions) assets managed). </R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Welo as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
4 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,185 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Industrials ($76 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Hermsdorf as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 244 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Insurance ($244 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Hesse as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 34 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes IT Services ($34 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Kuli as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 258 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Leisure ($258 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Cooper as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
3 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,578 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Medical Equipment and Systems ($798 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Salen as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 93 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Multimedia ($93 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. McElligott as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,026 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Natural Gas ($1,026 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Bennett as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 57 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Paper and Forest Products ($57 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Oh as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 195 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Pharmaceuticals ($195 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Tandon as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 926 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Software and Computer Services ($926 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Baker as of March 31, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
3 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,133 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Telecommunications ($633 (in millions) assets managed) and Wireless ($272 (in millions) assets managed). </R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Ms. Connor as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 105 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Transportation ($105 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Simmons as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
6 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 3,133 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
$ 1,688 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Utilities Growth ($796 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Dupont as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,481 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Gold ($1,481 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of the fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>The following tables provide the dollar range of shares of a Select fund beneficially owned by its sector fund manager: </R>
<R>Dollar Range of Fund Shares Owned as of February 28, 2007</R>
<R>Sector Fund Manager |
Select Fund(s) |
Dollar Range of Shares </R> |
<R>Andrew Hatem |
Air Transportation |
$1 - $10,000 |
<R>Lee Miles |
Automotive |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Ramona Persaud |
Banking |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Rajiv Kaul |
Biotechnology |
none</R> |
<R>Yolanda Taylor |
Brokerage and Investment Management |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Duffy Fischer |
Chemicals |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Heather Lawrence |
Computers |
none</R> |
<R>Nora Creedon |
Construction and Housing |
none</R> |
<R>Robert Lee |
Consumer Staples |
$50,001 - $100,000</R> |
<R>Yun-Min Chai |
Communications Equipment |
none |
<R>Paul Jackson |
Electronics |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Christopher Lee |
Electronics |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>John Dowd |
Energy |
$100,001 - $500,000 |
<R>Richard Manuel |
Financial Services |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
<R>Brian Younger |
Financial Services |
$50,001 - $100,000</R> |
<R>Daniel Dupont |
Gold |
none</R> |
<R>Matthew Sabel |
Health Care |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
<R>Tobias Welo |
Industrials |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Stephen Hermsdorf |
Insurance |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Benjamin Hesse |
IT Services |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Geoffrey Kuli |
Leisure |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Aaron Cooper |
Medical Equipment and Systems |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Kristina Salen |
Multimedia |
$50,001 - $100,000</R> |
<R>James McElligott |
Natural Gas |
$100,001 - $500,000</R> |
<R>Justin Bennett |
Paper and Forest Products |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Andrew Oh |
Pharmaceuticals |
$1 - $10,000</R> |
<R>Mayank Tandon |
Software and Computer Services |
none</R> |
<R>Lindsay Connor |
Transportation |
$10,001 - $50,000</R> |
<R>Douglas Simmons |
Utilities Growth |
none</R> |
<R>Dollar Range of Fund Shares Owned as of March 31, 2007 (pursuant to appointment after each fund's fiscal year end)</R>
<R>Sector Fund Manager |
Select Fund(s) |
Dollar Range of Shares </R> |
<R>Stavros Koutsantonis |
Environmental |
none</R> |
<R>Vincent Montemaggiore |
Industrial Equipment |
none</R> |
<R>Gavin Baker |
Telecommunications |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
<R>The following Proxy Voting Guidelines were established by the Board of Trustees of the funds, after consultation with Fidelity. (The guidelines are reviewed periodically by Fidelity and by the Independent Trustees of the Fidelity funds, and, accordingly, are subject to change.)</R>
<R>I. General Principles</R>
<R> A. Voting of shares will be conducted in a manner consistent with the best interests of mutual fund shareholders as follows: (i) securities of a portfolio company will generally be voted in a manner consistent with the Proxy Voting Guidelines; and (ii) voting will be done without regard to any other Fidelity companies' relationship, business or otherwise, with that portfolio company.</R>
<R> B. The FMR Investment & Advisor Compliance Department votes proxies. In the event an Investment & Advisor Compliance employee has a personal conflict with a portfolio company or an employee or director of a portfolio company, that employee will withdraw from making any proxy voting decisions with respect to that portfolio company. A conflict of interest arises when there are factors that may prompt one to question whether a Fidelity employee is acting solely in the best interests of Fidelity and its customers. Employees are expected to avoid situations that could present even the appearance of a conflict between their interests and the interests of Fidelity and its customers.</R>
<R> C. Except as set forth herein, FMR will generally vote in favor of routine management proposals.</R>
<R> D. Non-routine proposals will generally be voted in accordance with the guidelines.</R>
<R> E. Non-routine proposals not covered by the guidelines or involving other special circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with input from the appropriate FMR analyst or portfolio manager, as applicable, subject to review by an attorney within FMR's General Counsel's office and a member of senior management within FMR's Investment and Advisor Compliance Department. A significant pattern of such proposals or other special circumstances will be referred to the Fund Board Proxy Voting Committee or its designee.</R>
<R> F. FMR will vote on shareholder proposals not specifically addressed by the guidelines based on an evaluation of a proposal's likelihood to enhance the economic returns or profitability of the portfolio company or to maximize shareholder value. Where information is not readily available to analyze the economic impact of the proposal, FMR will generally abstain.</R>
<R> G. Many Fidelity Funds invest in voting securities issued by companies that are domiciled outside the United States and are not listed on a U.S. securities exchange. Corporate governance standards, legal or regulatory requirements and disclosure practices in foreign countries can differ from those in the United States. When voting proxies relating to non-U.S. securities, FMR will generally evaluate proposals in the context of these guidelines, but FMR may, where applicable and feasible, take into consideration differing laws and regulations in the relevant foreign market in determining how to vote shares.</R>
<R> H. In certain non-U.S. jurisdictions, shareholders voting shares of a portfolio company may be restricted from trading the shares for a period of time around the shareholder meeting date. Because such trading restrictions can hinder portfolio management and could result in a loss of liquidity for a fund, FMR will generally not vote proxies in circumstances where such restrictions apply. In addition, certain non-U.S. jurisdictions require voting shareholders to disclose current share ownership on a fund-by-fund basis. When such disclosure requirements apply, FMR will generally not vote proxies in order to safeguard fund holdings information.</R>
<R> I. Where a management-sponsored proposal is inconsistent with the guidelines, FMR may receive a company's commitment to modify the proposal or its practice to conform to the guidelines, and FMR will generally support management based on this commitment. If a company subsequently does not abide by its commitment, FMR will generally withhold authority for the election of directors at the next election.</R>
<R>II. Definitions (as used in this document)</R>
<R> A. Anti-Takeover Provision - includes fair price amendments; classified boards; "blank check" preferred stock; golden and tin parachutes; supermajority provisions; Poison Pills; and any other provision that eliminates or limits shareholder rights.</R>
<R> B. Golden parachute - accelerated options and/or employment contracts for officers and directors that will result in a lump sum payment of more than three times annual compensation (salary and bonus) in the event of termination following a change in control.</R>
<R> C. Tin parachute - accelerated options and/or employment contracts for employees beyond officers and directors that will result in a lump sum payment in the event of termination.</R>
<R> D. Greenmail - payment of a premium to repurchase shares from a shareholder seeking to take over a company through a proxy contest or other means.</R>
<R> E. Sunset provision - a condition in a charter or plan that specifies an expiration date.</R>
<R> F. Permitted Bid Feature - a provision suspending the application of a Poison Pill, by shareholder referendum, in the event a potential acquirer announces a bona fide offer for all outstanding shares.</R>
<R> G. Poison Pill - a strategy employed by a potential take-over/target company to make its stock less attractive to an acquirer. Poison Pills are generally designed to dilute the acquirer's ownership and value in the event of a take-over.</R>
<R> H. Large Capitalization Company - a company included in the Russell 1000® stock index.</R>
<R> I. Small Capitalization Company - a company not included in the Russell 1000 stock index that is not a Micro-Capitalization Company.</R>
<R> J. Micro-Capitalization Company - a company with a market capitalization under US $300 million.</R>
<R>III. Directors</R>
<R> A. Incumbent Directors</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of incumbent and nominee directors except where one or more such directors clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable judgment.</R>
<R> FMR will also generally withhold authority for the election of all directors or directors on responsible committees if:</R>
<R> 1. An Anti-Takeover Provision was introduced, an Anti-Takeover Provision was extended, or a new Anti-Takeover Provision was adopted upon the expiration of an existing Anti-Takeover Provision, without shareholder approval except as set forth below.</R>
<R> With respect to Poison Pills, however, FMR will consider not withholding authority on the election of directors if all of the following conditions are met when a Poison Pill is introduced, extended, or adopted:</R>
<R> a. The Poison Pill includes a Sunset Provision of less than 5 years;</R>
<R> b. The Poison Pill includes a Permitted Bid Feature;</R>
<R> c. The Poison Pill is linked to a business strategy that will result in greater value for the shareholders; and</R>
<R> d. Shareholder approval is required to reinstate the Poison Pill upon expiration.</R>
<R> FMR will also consider not withholding authority on the election of directors when one or more of the conditions above are not met if a board is willing to strongly consider seeking shareholder ratification of, or adding above conditions noted a. and b. to an existing Poison Pill. In such a case, if the company does not take appropriate action prior to the next annual shareholder meeting, FMR will withhold authority on the election of directors.</R>
<R> 2. The company refuses, upon request by FMR, to amend the Poison Pill to allow Fidelity to hold an aggregate position of up to 20% of a company's total voting securities and of any class of voting securities.</R>
<R> 3. Within the last year and without shareholder approval, a company's board of directors or compensation committee has repriced outstanding options.</R>
<R> 4. The company failed to act in the best interests of shareholders when approving executive compensation, taking into account such factors as: (i) whether the company used an independent compensation committee; and (ii) whether the compensation committee engaged independent compensation consultants; and (iii) whether it has been proven that the company engaged in options backdating.</R>
<R> 5. To gain FMR's support on a proposal, the company made a commitment to modify a proposal or practice to conform to these guidelines and the company has failed to act on that commitment.</R>
<R> 6. The director attended fewer than 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the board or its committees on which the director served during the company's prior fiscal year, absent extenuating circumstances.</R>
<R> B. Indemnification</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of charter and by-law amendments expanding the indemnification of directors and/or limiting their liability for breaches of care unless FMR is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of management or the proposal is accompanied by Anti-Takeover Provisions.</R>
<R> C. Independent Chairperson</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending the appointment of a non-executive or independent chairperson. However, FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, appointment of a non-executive or independent chairperson appears likely to further the interests of shareholders and to promote effective oversight of management by the board of directors.</R>
<R> D. Majority Director Elections</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals calling for directors to be elected by an affirmative majority of votes cast in a board election, provided that the proposal allows for plurality voting standard in the case of contested elections (i.e., where there are more nominees than board seats). FMR may consider voting against such shareholder proposals where a company's board has adopted an alternative measure, such as a director resignation policy, that provides a meaningful alternative to the majority voting standard and appropriately addresses situations where an incumbent director fails to receive the support of a majority of the votes cast in an uncontested election.</R>
<R>IV. Compensation</R>
<R> A. Equity Award Plans (including stock options, restricted stock awards, and other stock awards).</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against Equity Award Plans or amendments to authorize additional shares under such plans if:</R>
<R> 1. (a) The dilution effect of the shares outstanding and available for issuance pursuant to all plans, plus any new share requests is greater than 10% for a Large Capitalization Company, 15% for a Small Capitalization Company or 20% for a Micro-Capitalization Company; and (b) there were no circumstances specific to the company or the plans that lead FMR to conclude that the level of dilution in the plan or the amendments is acceptable.</R>
<R> 2. In the case of stock option plans, (a) the offering price of options is less than 100% of fair market value on the date of grant, except that the offering price may be as low as 85% of fair market value if the discount is expressly granted in lieu of salary or cash bonus; (b) the plan's terms allow repricing of underwater options; or (c) the board/committee has repriced options outstanding under the plan in the past two years.</R>
<R> 3. The plan may be materially altered without shareholder approval, including increasing the benefits accrued to participants under the plan; increasing the number of securities which may be issued under the plan; modifying the requirements for participation in the plan; or including a provision allowing the Board to lapse or waive restrictions at its discretion.</R>
<R> 4. Awards to non-employee directors are subject to management discretion.</R>
<R> 5. In the case of stock awards, the restriction period, or holding period after exercise, is less than 3 years for non-performance-based awards, and less than 1 year for performance-based awards.</R>
<R> FMR will consider approving an Equity Award Plan or an amendment to authorize additional shares under such plan if, without complying with the guidelines immediately above, the following two conditions are met:</R>
<R> 1. The shares are granted by a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors; and</R>
<R> 2. The shares are limited to 5% (large capitalization company) and 10% (small capitalization company) of the shares authorized for grant under the plan.</R>
<R> B. Equity Exchanges and Repricing</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of a management proposal to exchange shares or reprice outstanding options if the proposed exchange or repricing is consistent with the interests of shareholders, taking into account such factors as:</R>
<R> 1. Whether the proposal excludes senior management and directors;</R>
<R> 2. Whether the equity proposed to be exchanged or repriced exceeded FMR's dilution thresholds when initially granted;</R>
<R> 3. Whether the exchange or repricing proposal is value neutral to shareholders based upon an acceptable pricing model;</R>
<R> 4. The company's relative performance compared to other companies within the relevant industry or industries;</R>
<R> 5. Economic and other conditions affecting the relevant industry or industries in which the company competes; and</R>
<R> 6. Any other facts or circumstances relevant to determining whether an exchange or repricing proposal is consistent with the interests of shareholders.</R>
<R> C. Employee Stock Purchase Plans</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against employee stock purchase plans if the plan violates any of the criteria in section IV(A) above, except that the minimum stock purchase price may be equal to or greater than 85% of the stock's fair market value if the plan constitutes a reasonable effort to encourage broad based participation in the company's equity. In the case of non-U.S. company stock purchase plans, FMR may permit a lower minimum stock purchase price equal to the prevailing "best practices" in the relevant non-U.S. market, provided that the minimum stock purchase price must be at least 75% of the stock's fair market value.</R>
<R> D. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of non-leveraged ESOPs. For leveraged ESOPs, FMR may examine the company's state of incorporation, existence of supermajority vote rules in the charter, number of shares authorized for the ESOP, and number of shares held by insiders. FMR may also examine where the ESOP shares are purchased and the dilution effect of the purchase. FMR will generally vote against leveraged ESOPs if all outstanding loans are due immediately upon change in control.</R>
<R> E. Executive Compensation</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against management proposals on stock-based compensation plans or other compensation plans if such proposals are inconsistent with the interests of shareholders, taking into account such factors as: (i) whether the company has an independent compensation committee; and (ii) whether the compensation committee has authority to engage independent compensation consultants.</R>
<R> F. Bonus Plans and Tax Deductibility Proposals</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of cash and stock incentive plans that are submitted for shareholder approval in order to qualify for favorable tax treatment under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that the plan includes well defined and appropriate performance criteria, and with respect to any cash component, that the maximum award per participant is clearly stated and is not unreasonable or excessive.</R>
<R>V. Anti-Takeover Provisions</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against a proposal to adopt or approve the adoption of an Anti-Takeover Provision unless:</R>
<R> A. The Poison Pill includes the following features:</R>
<R> 1. A sunset provision of no greater than 5 years;</R>
<R> 2. Linked to a business strategy that is expected to result in greater value for the shareholders;</R>
<R> 3. Requires shareholder approval to be reinstated upon expiration or if amended;</R>
<R> 4. Contains a Permitted Bid Feature; and</R>
<R> 5. Allows the Fidelity funds to hold an aggregate position of up to 20% of a company's total voting securities and of any class of voting securities.</R>
<R> B. An Anti-Greenmail proposal that does not include other Anti-Takeover Provisions; or</R>
<R> C. It is a fair price amendment that considers a two-year price history or less.</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals to eliminate Anti-Takeover Provisions. In the case of proposals to declassify a board of directors, FMR will generally vote against such a proposal if the issuer's Articles of Incorporation or applicable statutes include a provision whereby a majority of directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by written consent, or other reasonable procedures, by a majority of shareholders entitled to vote for the election of directors.</R>
<R>VI. Capital Structure/Incorporation</R>
<R> A. Increases in Common Stock</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against a provision to increase a Company's common stock if such increase will result in a total number of authorized shares greater than 3 times the current number of outstanding and scheduled to be issued shares, including stock options, except in the case of real estate investment trusts, where an increase that will result in a total number of authorized shares up to 5 times the current number of outstanding and scheduled to be issued shares is generally acceptable.</R>
<R> B. New Classes of Shares</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against the introduction of new classes of stock with differential voting rights.</R>
<R> C. Cumulative Voting Rights</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against the introduction and in favor of the elimination of cumulative voting rights.</R>
<R> D. Acquisition or Business Combination Statutes</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposed amendments to a company's certificate of incorporation or by-laws that enable the company to opt out of the control shares acquisition or business combination statutes.</R>
<R> E. Incorporation or Reincorporation in Another State or Country</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending that a portfolio company reincorporate in the United States and vote in favor of management proposals to reincorporate in a jurisdiction outside the United States if (i) it is lawful under United States, state and other applicable law for the company to be incorporated under the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction and to conduct its business and (ii) reincorporating or maintaining a domicile in the United States would likely give rise to adverse tax or other economic consequences detrimental to the interests of the company and its shareholders. However, FMR will consider supporting such shareholder proposals and opposing such management proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, reincorporating in or maintaining a domicile in the relevant foreign jurisdiction gives rise to significant risks or other potential adverse consequences that appear reasonably likely to be detrimental to the interests of the company or its shareholders.</R>
<R>VII. Auditors</R>
<R> A. FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending periodic rotation of a portfolio company's auditor. FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, a company's board of directors and audit committee clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable business judgment in the selection of the company's auditor.</R>
<R> B. FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending the prohibition or limitation of the performance of non-audit services by a portfolio company's auditor. FMR will also generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending removal of a company's auditor due to, among other reasons, the performance of non-audit work by the auditor. FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, a company's board of directors and audit committee clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable business judgment in the oversight of the performance of the auditor for audit or non-audit services for the company.</R>
<R>VIII. Shares of Investment Companies</R>
<R> A. When a Fidelity Fund invests in an underlying Fidelity fund, FMR will vote in the same proportion as all other shareholders of such underlying fund or class ("echo voting").</R>
<R> B. Certain Fidelity Funds may invest in shares of Fidelity Central Funds. Central Fund shares, which are held exclusively by Fidelity funds or accounts managed by an FMR affiliate, will be voted in favor of proposals recommended by the Central Funds' Board of Trustees.</R>
<R>IX. Other</R>
<R> A. Voting Process</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals to adopt confidential voting and independent vote tabulation practices.</R>
<R> B. Regulated Industries</R>
<R> Voting of shares in securities of any regulated industry (e.g. U.S. banking) organization shall be conducted in a manner consistent with conditions that may be specified by the industry's regulator (e.g. the Federal Reserve Board) for a determination under applicable law (e.g. federal banking law) that no Fund or group of Funds has acquired control of such organization.</R>
To view a fund's proxy voting record for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, visit www.fidelity.com/proxyvotingresults or visit the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
<R>For purposes of the following "Distributions Services" discussion, the term "shares" (as it relates to the funds) means, as applicable, the shares of a non-multiple class fund offered through the prospectus to which this SAI relates or the one class of shares of a multiple class fund offered through the prospectus to which this SAI relates.</R>
Each fund has entered into a distribution agreement with FDC, an affiliate of FMR. The principal business address of FDC is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. FDC is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The distribution agreements call for FDC to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the funds, which are continuously offered at NAV. Promotional and administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of shares are paid by FMR.
Sales charge revenues collected and retained by FDC for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Deferred Sales Charge RevenueA |
|
Amount |
Amount |
||
<R>Air Transportation |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 45 |
$ 45</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 272 |
$ 272</R> |
<R>Automotive |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3 |
$ 3</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 24 |
$ 24</R> |
<R>Banking |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,665 |
$ 1,665</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,701 |
$ 2,701</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 14,905 |
$ 14,905</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 24,098 |
$ 24,098</R> |
<R><R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
2006 |
$ 556 |
$ 556</R> |
|
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,733 |
$ 2,733</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 824 |
$ 824</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,326 |
$ 1,326</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,333 |
$ 1,333</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 5,533 |
$ 5,533</R> |
<R>Computers |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,300 |
$ 1,300</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,285 |
$ 3,285</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 565 |
$ 565</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 321 |
$ 321</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 111 |
$ 111</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 95 |
$ 95</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples* |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 370 |
$ 370</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,041 |
$ 2,041</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 82 |
$ 82</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 678 |
$ 678</R> |
<R>Electronics |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 3,714 |
$ 3,714</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 10,850 |
$ 10,850</R> |
<R>Energy |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,146 |
$ 4,146</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 10,735 |
$ 10,735</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,320 |
$ 2,320</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,142 |
$ 3,142</R> |
<R>Environmental |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 836 |
$ 836</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,100 |
$ 1,100</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 5,676 |
$ 5,676</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 11,250 |
$ 11,250</R> |
<R>Gold* |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 7,423 |
$ 7,423</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 23,695 |
$ 23,695</R> |
<R>Health Care |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 29,300 |
$ 29,300</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 76,238 |
$ 76,238</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 821 |
$ 821</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,854 |
$ 1,854</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 417 |
$ 417</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 88 |
$ 88</R> |
<R>Industrials |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 122 |
$ 122</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 172 |
$ 172</R> |
<R>Insurance |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 426 |
$ 426</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 648 |
$ 648</R> |
<R><R>IT Services |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
2006 |
$ 369 |
$ 369</R> |
|
<R> |
2005 |
$ 305 |
$ 305</R> |
<R>Leisure |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,365 |
$ 4,365</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 10,210 |
$ 10,210</R> |
<R>Materials* |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 227 |
$ 227</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 303 |
$ 303</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 696 |
$ 696</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,579 |
$ 1,579</R> |
<R><R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
2006 |
$ 486 |
$ 486</R> |
|
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,011 |
$ 3,011</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 516 |
$ 516</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,208 |
$ 1,208</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,750 |
$ 1,750</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,370 |
$ 1,370</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 278 |
$ 278</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 363 |
$ 363</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 40 |
$ 40</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 370 |
$ 370</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 803 |
$ 803</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 465 |
$ 465</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 131 |
$ 131</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 164 |
$ 164</R> |
<R>Retailing |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 497 |
$ 497</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,465 |
$ 1,465</R> |
<R><R><R>Software and Computer Services |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
2006 |
$ 2,221 |
$ 2,221</R> |
|
2005 |
$ 5,487 |
$ 5,487</R> |
|
<R>Technology |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 15,463 |
$ 15,463</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 29,132 |
$ 29,132</R> |
<R>Telecommunications* |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,228 |
$ 4,228</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 8,447 |
$ 8,447</R> |
<R>Transportation |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 29 |
$ 29</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 216 |
$ 216</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,926 |
$ 4,926</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 11,393 |
$ 11,393</R> |
<R>Wireless |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 175 |
$ 175</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,435 |
$ 2,435</R> |
<R>Money Market |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 10,037 |
$ 10,037</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 41,842 |
$ 41,842</R> |
A Prior to July 1, 2005, each Select fund had a 1% deferred sales charge upon redemption of shares purchased prior to October 12, 1990. The deferred sales charge did not apply to exchanges between Select funds.
<R>* Amounts shown are for the class of shares of the fund offered through the prospectus to which this SAI relates.</R>
The Trustees have approved Distribution and Service Plans with respect to shares of each fund (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the Rule). The Plans, as approved by the Trustees, allow shares of the funds and FMR to incur certain expenses that might be considered to constitute indirect payment by the funds of distribution expenses.
<R>Under each Plan, if the payment of management fees by the fund to FMR is deemed to be indirect financing by the fund of the distribution of its shares, such payment is authorized by the Plan. Each Plan specifically recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenue, as well as its past profits or its other resources, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of shares of the fund and/or shareholder support services. In addition, each Plan provides that FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, including retirement plan sponsors, service-providers and administrators, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees has authorized such payments for shares of each fund.</R>
<R>Prior to approving each Plan, the Trustees carefully considered all pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plan, and determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit the fund or class, as applicable, and its shareholders. In particular, the Trustees noted that each Plan does not authorize payments by shares of the fund other than those made to FMR under its management contract with the fund. To the extent that each Plan gives FMR and FDC greater flexibility in connection with the distribution of shares of the fund, additional sales of shares of the fund or stabilization of cash flows may result. Furthermore, certain shareholder support services may be provided more effectively under the Plans by local entities with whom shareholders have other relationships.</R>
FDC or an affiliate may compensate, or upon direction make payments for certain retirement plan expenses to, intermediaries, including retirement plan sponsors, service-providers and administrators. A number of factors are considered in determining whether to pay these additional amounts. Such factors may include, without limitation, the level or type of services provided by the intermediary, the level or expected level of assets or sales of shares, and other factors. In addition to such payments, FDC or an affiliate may offer other incentives such as sponsorship of educational or client seminars relating to current products and issues, payments or reimbursements for travel and related expenses associated with due diligence trips that an intermediary may undertake in order to explore possible business relationships with affiliates of FDC, and/or payments of costs and expenses associated with attendance at seminars, including travel, lodging, entertainment and meals. Certain of the payments described above may be significant to an intermediary. As permitted by SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers rules, FDC or any affiliate may pay or allow other incentives or payments to intermediaries.
The funds' transfer agent or an affiliate may also make payments and reimbursements to certain intermediaries, including retirement plan sponsors, service providers and administrators, for providing recordkeeping and administrative services to plan participants or for providing other services to retirement plans. Please see "Transfer and Service Agent Agreements" in this SAI for more information.
FDC or an affiliate may also make payments to banks, broker-dealers and other service providers for distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services. If you have purchased shares of the fund through an investment professional, please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
Any of the payments described in this section may represent a premium over payments made by other fund families. Investment professionals may have an added incentive to recommend a fund over others offered by competing fund families, or retirement plan sponsors may take these payments into account when deciding whether to include a fund as a plan investment option.
TRANSFER AND SERVICE AGENT AGREEMENTS
<R>For purposes of the following "Transfer and Service Agent Agreements" discussion, the term "shares" (as it relates to the funds) means, as applicable, the shares of a non-multiple class fund offered through the prospectus to which this SAI relates or the one class of shares of a multiple class fund offered through the prospectus to which this SAI relates.</R>
Each fund has entered into a transfer agent agreement with FSC, an affiliate of FMR, which is located at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Under the terms of the agreements, FSC (or an agent, including an affiliate) performs transfer agency, dividend disbursing, and shareholder services for shares of each fund.
<R>For providing transfer agency services, FSC receives a position fee and an asset-based fee with respect to each position in a fund. For retail accounts, these fees are based on fund type. For certain institutional accounts, these fees are based on size of position and fund type. For institutional retirement accounts, these fees are based on account type and fund type. The position fee is billed monthly on a pro rata basis at one-twelfth of the applicable annual rate as of the end of each calendar month. The asset-based fee is calculated and paid monthly on the basis of average daily net assets. The position fees are subject to increase based on postage rate changes.</R>
For the Select stock funds, the asset-based fees are subject to adjustment if the year-to-date total return of the S&P 500 exceeds a positive or negative 15%.
FSC also collects fees charged in connection with providing certain types of services such as exchanges, closing out fund balances, maintaining fund positions with low balances, checkwriting, wire transactions, and providing historical account research.
In addition, FSC receives the pro rata portion of the transfer agency fees applicable to shareholder accounts in a qualified tuition program (QTP), as defined under the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, managed by FMR or an affiliate and in each Fidelity Freedom Fund and Fidelity Four-in-One Index Fund, funds of funds managed by an FMR affiliate, according to the percentage of the QTP's, Freedom Fund's, or Fidelity Four-in-One Index Fund's assets that is invested in a fund, subject to certain limitations in the case of Fidelity Four-in-One Index Fund.
FSC pays out-of-pocket expenses associated with providing transfer agent services. In addition, FSC bears the expense of typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, and all other reports, notices, and statements to existing shareholders, with the exception of proxy statements.
Many fund shares are owned by certain intermediaries for the benefit of their customers. Since the funds often do not maintain an account for shareholders in those instances, some or all of the recordkeeping services for these accounts may be performed by third parties. FSC or an affiliate may make payments to intermediaries for recordkeeping and other services.
Retirement plans may also hold fund shares in the name of the plan or its trustee, rather than the plan participant. In situations where FSC or an affiliate does not provide recordkeeping services to a retirement plan, plan recordkeepers, who may have affiliated financial intermediaries who sell shares of the funds, may, upon direction, be paid for providing recordkeeping services to plan participants. Payments may also be made, upon direction, for other plan expenses.
In certain situations where FSC or an affiliate provides recordkeeping services to a retirement plan, payments may be made to pay for plan expenses. The amount of such payments may be based on investments in particular Fidelity funds, or may be fixed for a given period of time. Upon direction, payments may be made to plan sponsors, or at the direction of plan sponsors, third parties, for expenses incurred in connection with the plan.
<R>Each fund has also entered into a service agent agreement with FSC. Each fund has also entered into a securities lending administration agreement with FSC. Under the terms of the agreements, FSC calculates the NAV and dividends for shares of each fund, maintains each fund's portfolio and general accounting records, and administers each Select stock fund's securities lending program.</R>
For providing pricing and bookkeeping services, FSC receives a monthly fee based on each fund's average daily net assets throughout the month.
The annual rates for pricing and bookkeeping services for the Select stock funds are 0.0389% of the first $500 million of average net assets, 0.0275% of average net assets between $500 million and $3.5 billion, 0.0041% of average net assets between $3.5 billion and $25 billion, and 0.0019% of average net assets in excess of $25 billion.
The annual rates for pricing and bookkeeping services for money market funds are 0.0156% of the first $500 million of average net assets, 0.0078% of average net assets between $500 million and $10 billion, 0.0041% of average net assets between $10 billion and $25 billion, and 0.0019% of average net assets in excess of $25 billion.
Pricing and bookkeeping fees paid by the funds to FSC for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
Fund |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
<R>Air Transportation |
$ 52,327 |
$ 23,997 |
$ 27,966</R> |
<R>Automotive |
$ 11,228 |
$ 8,988 |
$ 26,856</R> |
<R>Banking |
$ 169,154 |
$ 203,889 |
$ 238,330</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
$ 561,018 |
$ 648,170 |
$ 743,462</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
$ 418,587 |
$ 300,076 |
$ 196,421</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
$ 43,694 |
$ 89,144 |
$ 53,301</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
$ 184,496 |
$ 232,577 |
$ 311,924</R> |
<R>Computers |
$ 214,253 |
$ 278,134 |
$ 339,524</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
$ 81,425 |
$ 134,480 |
$ 60,590</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
$ 23,389 |
$ 21,452 |
$ 28,467</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 100,295 |
$ 64,841 |
$ 59,061</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
$ 383,006 |
$ 343,614 |
$ 199,011</R> |
<R>Electronics |
$ 798,579 |
$ 1,018,694 |
$ 1,146,655</R> |
<R>Energy |
$ 878,100 |
$ 762,933 |
$ 249,417</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
$ 594,551 |
$ 511,068 |
$ 255,687</R> |
<R>Environmental |
$ 35,736 |
$ 10,722 |
$ 26,082</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
$ 225,761 |
$ 232,135 |
$ 253,189</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 535,807 |
$ 364,133 |
$ 311,205</R> |
<R>Health Care |
$ 751,806 |
$ 846,886 |
$ 762,016</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
$ 124,970 |
$ 166,341 |
$ 205,657</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
$ 38,804 |
$ 23,577 |
$ 28,744</R> |
<R>Industrials |
$ 37,315 |
$ 32,134 |
$ 29,962</R> |
<R>Insurance |
$ 91,752 |
$ 94,548 |
$ 85,792</R> |
<R>IT Services |
$ 17,642 |
$ 17,845 |
$ 28,233</R> |
<R>Leisure |
$ 103,723 |
$ 100,900 |
$ 101,258</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 89,751 |
$ 67,676 |
$ 57,062</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
$ 336,530 |
$ 525,810 |
$ 132,499</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
$ 344,315 |
$ 471,710 |
$ 340,899</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
$ 45,067 |
$ 45,907 |
$ 61,771</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
$ 480,225 |
$ 572,746 |
$ 208,531</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
$ 411,603 |
$ 256,458 |
$ 71,606</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
$ 53,391 |
$ 50,961 |
$ 70,572</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
$ 11,767 |
$ 14,349 |
$ 27,191</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
$ 89,125 |
$ 57,079 |
$ 41,758</R> |
<R>Retailing |
$ 35,661 |
$ 42,030 |
$ 52,688</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
$ 292,524 |
$ 295,183 |
$ 339,990</R> |
<R>Technology |
$ 617,486 |
$ 732,912 |
$ 830,899</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 214,677 |
$ 173,772 |
$ 184,054</R> |
<R>Transportation |
$ 51,712 |
$ 38,640 |
$ 38,039</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
$ 198,374 |
$ 161,029 |
$ 128,358</R> |
<R>Wireless |
$ 168,910 |
$ 210,268 |
$ 183,956</R> |
<R>Money Market |
$ 158,573 |
$ 91,240 |
$ 84,941</R> |
For administering each Select stock fund's securities lending program, FSC is paid based on the number and duration of individual securities loans.
Payments made by each Select stock fund to FSC for securities lending for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
Fund |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
<R>Air Transportation |
$ 2,662 |
$ 865 |
$ 694</R> |
<R>Automotive |
$ 554 |
$ 145 |
$ 53</R> |
<R>Banking |
$ 4,555 |
$ 975 |
$ 1,218</R> |
<R>Biotechnology |
$ 53,151 |
$ 16,327 |
$ 39,064</R> |
<R>Brokerage and Investment Management |
$ 19,414 |
$ 5,357 |
$ 2,153</R> |
<R>Chemicals |
$ 294 |
$ 773 |
$ 961</R> |
<R>Communications Equipment |
$ 3,914 |
$ 4,139 |
$ 7,572</R> |
<R>Computers |
$ 6,487 |
$ 609 |
$ 1,581</R> |
<R>Construction and Housing |
$ 4,630 |
$ 2,100 |
$ 1,191</R> |
<R>Consumer Discretionary |
$ 440 |
$ 97 |
$ 96</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 2,500 |
$ 1,471 |
$ 1,802</R> |
<R>Defense and Aerospace |
$ 5,654 |
$ 3,290 |
$ 2,338</R> |
<R>Electronics |
$ 28,308 |
$ 11,800 |
$ 11,261</R> |
<R>Energy |
$ 8,805 |
$ 4,631 |
$ 1,736</R> |
<R>Energy Service |
$ 6,865 |
$ 5,398 |
$ 8,393</R> |
<R>Environmental |
$ 1,979 |
$ 185 |
$ 191</R> |
<R>Financial Services |
$ 2,626 |
$ 1,366 |
$ 198</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 6,372 |
$ 7,830 |
$ 7,450</R> |
<R>Health Care |
$ 7,474 |
$ 6,623 |
$ 3,702</R> |
<R>Home Finance |
$ 4,191 |
$ 1,986 |
$ 567</R> |
<R>Industrial Equipment |
$ 503 |
$ 380 |
$ 656</R> |
<R>Industrials |
$ 479 |
$ 225 |
$ 327</R> |
<R>Insurance |
$ 2,641 |
$ 188 |
$ 176</R> |
<R>IT Services |
$ 131 |
$ 430 |
$ 990</R> |
<R>Leisure |
$ 3,389 |
$ 3,738 |
$ 1,181</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 1,381 |
$ 1,099 |
$ 349</R> |
<R>Medical Delivery |
$ 5,396 |
$ 2,630 |
$ 931</R> |
<R>Medical Equipment and Systems |
$ 8,529 |
$ 7,087 |
$ 5,047</R> |
<R>Multimedia |
$ 1,824 |
$ 490 |
$ 1,879</R> |
<R>Natural Gas |
$ 17,472 |
$ 2,432 |
$ 3,249</R> |
<R>Natural Resources |
$ 5,320 |
$ 1,177 |
$ 374</R> |
<R>Networking and Infrastructure |
$ 1,766 |
$ 388 |
$ 893</R> |
<R>Paper and Forest Products |
$ 73 |
$ 34 |
$ 47</R> |
<R>Pharmaceuticals |
$ 2,285 |
$ 1,378 |
$ 1,343</R> |
<R>Retailing |
$ 1,580 |
$ 950 |
$ 1,637</R> |
<R>Software and Computer Services |
$ 8,159 |
$ 1,422 |
$ 5,405</R> |
<R>Technology |
$ 11,851 |
$ 6,000 |
$ 4,574</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 11,104 |
$ 2,917 |
$ 923</R> |
<R>Transportation |
$ 1,354 |
$ 585 |
$ 543</R> |
<R>Utilities Growth |
$ 3,373 |
$ 1,347 |
$ 575</R> |
<R>Wireless |
$ 3,933 |
$ 3,246 |
$ 2,429</R> |
Trust Organization. Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, Wireless Portfolio, and Money Market Portfolio are funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios, an open-end management investment company created under an initial declaration of trust dated November 20, 1980. On April 1, 2001, Environmental Portfolio changed its name from Environmental Services Portfolio to Environmental Portfolio. On October 1, 2006, Communications Equipment Portfolio changed its name from Developing Communications Portfolio to Communications Equipment Portfolio; Consumer Discretionary Portfolio changed its name from Consumer Industries Portfolio to Consumer Discretionary Portfolio; Consumer Staples Portfolio changed its name from Food and Agriculture Portfolio to Consumer Staples Portfolio; Industrials Portfolio changed its name from Cyclical Industries Portfolio to Industrials Portfolio; IT Services Portfolio changed its name from Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio to IT Services Portfolio; and Materials Portfolio changed its name from Industrial Materials Portfolio to Materials Portfolio. Currently, there are 42 funds offered in Fidelity Select Portfolios: Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, Wireless Portfolio, and Money Market Portfolio. The Trustees are permitted to create additional funds in the trust and to create additional classes of the funds.
<R>The assets of the trust received for the issue or sale of shares of each fund and all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof, subject to the rights of creditors, are allocated to such fund, and constitute the underlying assets of such fund. The underlying assets of each fund in the trust shall be charged with the liabilities and expenses attributable to such fund, except that liabilities and expenses may be allocated to a particular class. Any general expenses of the trust shall be allocated between or among any one or more of the funds or classes. </R>
Shareholder Liability. The trust is an entity commonly known as a "Massachusetts business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a trust may, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the trust.
The Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability for the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses of the trust or fund. The Declaration of Trust provides that the trust shall not have any claim against shareholders except for the payment of the purchase price of shares and requires that each agreement, obligation, or instrument entered into or executed by the trust or the Trustees relating to the trust or to a fund shall include a provision limiting the obligations created thereby to the trust or to one or more funds and its or their assets. The Declaration of Trust further provides that shareholders of a fund shall not have a claim on or right to any assets belonging to any other fund.
<R>The Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any shareholder or former shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the fund solely by reason of his or her being or having been a shareholder and not because of his or her acts or omissions or for some other reason. The Declaration of Trust also provides that each fund shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which a fund itself would be unable to meet its obligations. FMR believes that, in view of the above, the risk of personal liability to shareholders is remote. Claims asserted against one class of shares may subject holders of another class of shares to certain liabilities.</R>
Voting Rights. Each fund's capital consists of shares of beneficial interest. As a shareholder, you are entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value you own. The voting rights of shareholders can be changed only by a shareholder vote. Shares may be voted in the aggregate, by fund, and by class.
The shares have no preemptive or conversion rights. Shares are fully paid and nonassessable, except as set forth under the heading "Shareholder Liability" above.
The trust or a fund or a class may be terminated upon the sale of its assets to, or merger with, another open-end management investment company, series, or class thereof, or upon liquidation and distribution of its assets. The Trustees may reorganize, terminate, merge, or sell all or a portion of the assets of the trust or a fund or a class without prior shareholder approval. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the trust, shareholders of each of its funds are entitled to receive the underlying assets of such fund available for distribution. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of a fund or a class, shareholders of that fund or that class are entitled to receive the underlying assets of the fund or class available for distribution.
Custodians. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., 40 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian of the assets of each Select stock fund. The Bank of New York, 110 Washington Street, New York, New York, is custodian of the assets of the Select money market fund. Each custodian is responsible for the safekeeping of a fund's assets and the appointment of any subcustodian banks and clearing agencies. JPMorgan Chase Bank, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets in connection with repurchase agreement transactions. The Bank of New York, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets of each Select stock fund in connection with repurchase agreement transactions.
FMR, its officers and directors, its affiliated companies, Members of the Advisory Board, and Members of the Board of Trustees may, from time to time, conduct transactions with various banks, including banks serving as custodians for certain funds advised by FMR. The Boston branch of each Select stock funds' custodian leases its office space from an affiliate of FMR at a lease payment which, when entered into, was consistent with prevailing market rates. Transactions that have occurred to date include mortgages and personal and general business loans. In the judgment of FMR, the terms and conditions of those transactions were not influenced by existing or potential custodial or other fund relationships.
<R>Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, independent registered public accounting firm, examines financial statements for each fund and provides other audit, tax, and related services.</r>
Each fund's financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, and report of the independent registered public accounting firm, are included in the fund's annual report and are incorporated herein by reference. Total annual operating expenses as shown in the prospectus fee table may differ from the ratios of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights because total annual operating expenses as shown in the prospectus fee table include any acquired fund fees and expenses, whereas the ratios of expenses in the financial highlights do not. Acquired funds include other investment companies (such as central funds or other underlying funds) in which a fund has invested, if and to the extent it is permitted to do so. Total annual operating expenses in the prospectus fee table and the financial highlights do not include any expenses associated with investments in certain structured or synthetic products that may rely on the exception from the definition of "investment company" provided by section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act.
Each fund views holdings information as sensitive and limits its dissemination. The Board authorized FMR to establish and administer guidelines for the dissemination of fund holdings information, which may be amended at any time without prior notice. FMR's Disclosure Policy Committee (comprising executive officers of FMR) evaluates disclosure policy with the goal of serving a fund's best interests by striking an appropriate balance between providing information about a fund's portfolio and protecting a fund from potentially harmful disclosure. The Board reviews the administration and modification of these guidelines and receives reports from the funds' chief compliance officer periodically.
1. Each fund will provide a full list of holdings as of the end of the fund's fiscal quarter on www.fidelity.com 60 days after its fiscal quarter-end. The Select money market fund's full holdings are also available monthly, 15 or more days after month-end by calling Fidelity at 1-800-544-8544.
2. Each Select stock fund will provide its top ten holdings (excluding cash and futures) as of the end of the calendar quarter on Fidelity's web site 15 or more days after the calendar quarter-end.
This information will be available on the web site until updated for the next applicable period.
Each fund may also from time to time provide specific fund level performance attribution information and statistics to the Board or third parties, such as fund shareholders or prospective fund shareholders, members of the press, consultants, and ratings and ranking organizations.
The Use of Holdings In Connection With Fund Operations. Material non-public holdings information may be provided as part of the investment activities of each fund to: entities which, by explicit agreement or by virtue of their respective duties to the fund, are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information disclosed; other parties if legally required; or persons FMR believes will not misuse the disclosed information. These entities, parties, and persons include: a fund's trustees; a fund's manager, its sub-advisers and their affiliates whose access persons are subject to a code of ethics; contractors who are subject to a confidentiality agreement; a fund's auditors; a fund's custodians; proxy voting service providers; financial printers; pricing service vendors; broker-dealers in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or requests for price quotations or bids on one or more securities; securities lending agents; counsel to a fund or their Independent Trustees; regulatory authorities; stock exchanges and other listing organizations; parties to litigation; and third-parties in connection with a bankruptcy proceeding relating to a fund holding. Non-public holdings information may also be provided to an issuer regarding the number or percentage of its shares that are owned by a fund and in connection with redemptions in kind.
Other Uses Of Holdings Information. In addition, each fund may provide material non-public holdings information to (i) third-parties that calculate information derived from holdings for use by FMR or its affiliates, (ii) third parties that supply their analyses of holdings (but not the holdings themselves) to their clients (including sponsors of retirement plans or their consultants), (iii) ratings and rankings organizations, and (iv) an investment adviser, trustee, or their agents to whom holdings are disclosed for due diligence purposes or in anticipation of a merger involving a fund. Each individual request is reviewed by the Disclosure Policy Committee which must find, in its sole discretion that, based on the specific facts and circumstances, the disclosure appears unlikely to be harmful to a fund. Entities receiving this information must have in place control mechanisms to reasonably ensure or otherwise agree that, (a) the holdings information will be kept confidential, (b) no employee shall use the information to effect trading or for their personal benefit, and (c) the nature and type of information that they, in turn, may disclose to third-parties is limited. FMR relies primarily on the existence of non-disclosure agreements and/or control mechanisms when determining that disclosure is not likely to be harmful to a fund.
At this time, the entities receiving information described in the preceding paragraph are: Factset Research Systems Inc. (full holdings daily, on the next business day); Thomson Vestek (full holdings, as of the end of the calendar quarter, 15 calendar days after the calendar quarter-end); Standard & Poor's Rating Services (full holdings weekly, four or more calendar days after the end of the week); Moody's Investors Service (full holdings weekly, four or more calendar days after the end of the week); and Anacomp Inc. (full or partial holdings daily, on the next business day).
FMR, its affiliates, or the funds will not enter into any arrangements with third-parties from which they derive consideration for the disclosure of material non-public holdings information. If, in the future, FMR desired to make such an arrangement, it would seek prior Board approval and any such arrangements would be disclosed in the funds' SAI.
There can be no assurance that the funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of fund portfolio holdings will prevent the misuse of such information by individuals and firms that receive such information.
Fidelity, Select Portfolios, and Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Class A
<R>(Fund 1779)</R>
Class T
<R>(Fund 1782)</R>
Class B
<R>(Fund 1780)</R>
Class C
<R>(Fund 1781)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are classes of Consumer Staples Portfolio
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82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Fund Basics |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Account Features and Policies |
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Fund Services |
Fund Management |
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<R>Appendix |
Financial Highlights</R> |
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
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Fund Summary - continued
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Prior to October 1, 2006, the fund was named Food and Agriculture Portfolio, operated under certain different investment policies, and compared its performance to a different additional index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
Performance history will be available for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C after Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Consumer Staples</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
30.34% |
15.69% |
-20.47% |
29.85% |
-0.47% |
-6.67% |
14.11% |
15.81% |
5.85% |
20.18%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Consumer Staples: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
17.29% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-13.69% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
4.73% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
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<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Consumer Staples |
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<R>Return Before Taxes |
20.18% |
9.43% |
9.29%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
19.10% |
8.85% |
7.92%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.49% |
8.07% |
7.52%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index |
15.03% |
7.58% |
7.63%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Consumer Staples Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Consumer Staples companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
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Class B |
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Class C</R> |
<R>Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)A |
5.75%B |
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3.50%C |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)D,E |
NoneF |
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NoneG |
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5.00%H |
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1.00%I</R> |
<R>Sales charge (load) on reinvested distributions |
None |
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None</R> |
<R>Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)D |
0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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A The actual sales charge may be higher due to rounding.
B Lower front-end sales charges for Class A may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
C Lower front-end sales charges for Class T may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
<R>D A redemption fee and/or a contingent deferred sales charge may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.</R>
<R>E The actual contingent deferred sales charge may be higher due to rounding.</R>
F Class A purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge that declines over 2 years from 1.00% to 0%.
G Class T purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.25% if redeemed less than one year after purchase.
H Declines over 6 years from 5.00% to 0%.
I On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Class C |
Management fee |
0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
0.25% |
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0.50% |
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1.00% |
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1.00% |
Other expensesA |
0.56% |
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0.56% |
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0.56% |
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0.56% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
1.38% |
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1.63% |
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2.13% |
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2.13% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed the following rates:</R>
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Class A |
Effective |
Class T |
Effective |
Class B |
Effective |
Class C |
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1.40% |
12/12/06 |
1.65% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.
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This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that each class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and each class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated and if you hold your shares:
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Class C |
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Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
1 year |
$ 707 |
$ 707 |
$ 510 |
$ 510 |
$ 716 |
$ 216 |
$ 316 |
$ 216 |
3 years |
$ 986 |
$ 986 |
$ 846 |
$ 846 |
$ 967 |
$ 667 |
$ 667 |
$ 667 |
5 years |
$ 1,285 |
$ 1,285 |
$ 1,205 |
$ 1,205 |
$ 1,344 |
$ 1,144 |
$ 1,144 |
$ 1,144 |
10 years |
$ 2,132 |
$ 2,132 |
$ 2,215 |
$ 2,215 |
$ 2,180A |
$ 2,180A |
$ 2,462 |
$ 2,462 |
A Reflects conversion to Class A shares after a maximum of seven years.
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Consumer staples tend to be essential products whose demand remains stable over economic cycles, such as food, beverages, tobacco, and household and personal care products.
These companies may include, for example, drug stores and pharmacies; retail food stores and super centers; producers of packaged foods and tobacco products; breweries, vintners, distillers, and non-alcoholic beverage producers; producers of agricultural products; and producers of non-durable household products and personal and beauty care products.
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
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Fund Basics - continued
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.</R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
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<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The consumer staples industries can be significantly affected by demographic and product trends, competitive pricing, food fads, marketing campaigns, and environmental factors, as well as the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, and consumer confidence. In the United States, the agricultural products industry is subject to regulation by numerous federal and state government agencies.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates each class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing each class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
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Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
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Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
The price to buy one share of Class A or Class T is the class's offering price or the class's NAV, depending on whether you pay a front-end sales charge.
For Class B or Class C, the price to buy one share is the class's NAV. Class B and Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) upon redemption.
If you pay a front-end sales charge, your price will be Class A's or Class T's offering price. When you buy Class A or Class T shares at the offering price, Fidelity deducts the appropriate sales charge and invests the rest in Class A or Class T shares of the fund. If you qualify for a front-end sales charge waiver, your price will be Class A's or Class T's NAV.
The offering price of Class A or Class T is its NAV plus the sales charge. The offering price is calculated by dividing Class A's or Class T's NAV by the difference between one and the applicable front-end sales charge percentage and rounding to the nearest cent.
The dollar amount of the sales charge for Class A or Class T is the difference between the offering price of the shares purchased and the NAV of those shares. Since the offering price per share is calculated to the nearest cent using standard rounding criteria, the percentage sales charge you actually pay may be higher or lower than the sales charge percentages shown in this prospectus due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Your investment professional can help you choose the class of shares that best suits your investment needs.
Your shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after your order is received in proper form.
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It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
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There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts or (ii) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
Purchase and account minimums are waived for purchases of Class T shares with distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust account.
Purchase amounts of more than $49,999 will not be accepted for Class B shares.
Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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The price to sell one share of Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
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The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Any applicable CDSC is calculated based on your original redemption amount (before deducting any applicable redemption fee).
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
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You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
Key Information |
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Phone |
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Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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Automatically |
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As a Class A shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class A shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund.
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As a Class T shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class T shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund. If you purchased your Class T shares through certain investment professionals that have signed an agreement with FDC, you also have the privilege of exchanging your Class T shares for shares of Fidelity Capital Appreciation Fund.
As a Class B shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class B shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund.
As a Class C shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class C shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
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The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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To direct distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust to Class T of a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. |
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Minimum Not Applicable |
Minimum Not Applicable |
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Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Exchange Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Class A and Class T: Monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually
Class B and Class C: Monthly |
Procedures
|
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
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<R>Fidelity Advisor Money Line |
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
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When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for each class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
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2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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Robert Lee is manager of the fund, which he has managed since June 2004. Mr. Lee joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2001, after receiving an MBA from The Wharton School. Previously, Mr. Lee was a financial analyst for Adshel Inc. from 1998 to 2000.
The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Lee.
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
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The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
FDC distributes each class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of class shares. This compensation may take the form of:
· sales charges and concessions
· distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees
· finder's fees
· payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services
· payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary
These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
You may pay a sales charge when you buy or sell your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
FDC collects the sales charge.
As described in detail on the following pages, you may be entitled to a waiver of your sales charge, or to pay a reduced sales charge, when you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
The front-end sales charge will be reduced for purchases of Class A and Class T shares according to the sales charge schedules below.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class A
|
Sales Charge |
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As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999B |
5.75% |
6.10% |
5.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
4.50% |
4.71% |
3.75% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
2.75% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
2.00% |
2.04% |
1.75% |
$1,000,000 to $3,999,999 |
None |
None |
1.00% |
$4,000,000 to $24,999,999 |
None |
None |
0.50% |
$25,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B Purchases of $5.00 or less will not pay a sales charge.
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Investments in Class A shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
1.00% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
0.50% |
2 years or more |
0.00% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class A shares of one fund for Class A shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class A shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class T
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Sales Charge |
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As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
3.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
3.00% |
3.09% |
2.50% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
1.50% |
1.52% |
1.25% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
1.00% |
1.01% |
0.75% |
$1,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Investments in Class T shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 0.25%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class T shares of one fund for Class T shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class T shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Class A or Class T shares purchased by an individual or company through the Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, or Letter of Intent program may receive a reduced front-end sales charge according to the sales charge schedules above. To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction under one of these programs, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs. The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Combined Purchase and Rights of Accumulation program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account or for a single or parent-subsidiary group of "employee benefit plans" (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Letter of Intent program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)); an IRA or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).
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Combined Purchase. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are a new shareholder, you may combine your purchase of Class A or Class T shares with purchases of: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iii) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Combined Purchase program, they must be made on the same day through one intermediary.
<R>Rights of Accumulation. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are an existing shareholder, you may add to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares the current value of your holdings in: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, (iii) Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iv) Class O shares of Advisor Diversified Stock Fund and Advisor Capital Development Fund, and (v) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. The current value of your holdings is determined at the NAV at the close of business on the day prior to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares. The current value of your holdings will be added to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program. For your purchases and holdings to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program, they must have been made through one intermediary.</r>
Letter of Intent. You may receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction on your purchases of Class A and Class T shares made during a 13-month period by signing a Letter of Intent (Letter). You must file your Letter with Fidelity within 90 days of the start of your purchases toward completing your Letter. Each Class A or Class T purchase you make toward completing your Letter will be entitled to the reduced front-end sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter. Purchases of the following may be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter: (i) Class A and Class T shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares (except those acquired by exchange from Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund that had been previously exchanged from a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares), (ii) Class B and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iv) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. Reinvested income and capital gain distributions will not be considered purchases for the purpose of completing your Letter. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter, they must be made through one intermediary. Your initial purchase toward completing your Letter must be at least 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter. Fidelity will register Class A or Class T shares equal to 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter in your name and will hold those shares in escrow. You will earn income, dividends and capital gain distributions on escrowed Class A and Class T shares. The escrow will be released when you complete your Letter. You are not obligated to complete your Letter. If you do not complete your Letter, you must pay the increased front-end sales charges due. If you do not pay the increased front-end sales charges within 20 days after the date your Letter expires, Fidelity will redeem sufficient escrowed Class A or Class T shares to pay any applicable front-end sales charges. If you purchase more than the amount specified in your Letter and qualify for additional Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reductions, the front-end sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months and the surplus amount will be applied to your purchase of additional Class A or Class T shares at the then-current offering price applicable to the total investment.
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Detailed information about these programs also is available on www.advisor.fidelity.com. In order to obtain the benefit of a front-end sales charge reduction for which you may be eligible, you may need to inform your investment professional of other accounts you, your spouse, or your children maintain with your investment professional or other investment professionals from the same intermediary.
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Class B shares may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
5% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
4% |
2 years to less than 3 years |
3% |
3 years to less than 4 years |
3% |
4 years to less than 5 years |
2% |
5 years to less than 6 years |
1% |
6 years to less than 7 yearsB |
0% |
A The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B After a maximum of seven years, Class B shares will convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund.
When exchanging Class B shares of one fund for Class B shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund, your Class B shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Except as provided below, investment professionals receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of sale, a concession equal to 4.00% of your purchase of Class B shares. For purchases of Class B shares through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
Class C shares may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 1.00%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Except as provided below, investment professionals will receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of the sale, a concession equal to 1.00% of your purchase of Class C shares. For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
The CDSC for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares will be calculated based on the lesser of the cost of each class's shares, as applicable, at the initial date of purchase or the value of those shares, as applicable, at redemption, not including any reinvested dividends or capital gains. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions will not be subject to a CDSC. In determining the applicability and rate of any CDSC at redemption, shares representing reinvested dividends and capital gains will be redeemed first, followed by those shares that have been held for the longest period of time.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class A shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
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2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
5. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
6. Purchased to repay a loan against Class A or Class B shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
7. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class T shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased for a Fidelity or Fidelity Advisor account (including purchases by exchange) with the proceeds of a distribution from (i) an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans, 403(b) programs, or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans) that are invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds, or (ii) an employee benefit plan, a 403(b) program other than a Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) that is invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds. (Distributions other than those transferred to an IRA account must be transferred directly into a Fidelity account.);
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5. Purchased for any state, county, or city, or any governmental instrumentality, department, authority or agency;
6. Purchased by a current or former Trustee or officer of a Fidelity fund or a current or retired officer, director or regular employee of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (a Fidelity Trustee or employee), the spouse of a Fidelity Trustee or employee, a Fidelity Trustee or employee acting as custodian for a minor child, or a person acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
7. Purchased by a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) investing $100,000 or more;
8. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
9. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
10. Purchased for a charitable remainder trust or life income pool established for the benefit of a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code);
11. Purchased with distributions of income, principal, and capital gains from Fidelity Defined Trusts;
12. Purchased to repay a loan against Class T shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
13. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
Pursuant to Rule 22d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), FDC exercises its right to waive Class A's and Class T's front-end sales charge on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions or in connection with a fund's merger with or acquisition of any investment company or trust. FDC also exercises its right to waive Class A's front-end sales charge on purchases of $5.00 or less.
The Class A or Class T CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. Held by insurance company separate accounts;
2. For plan loans or distributions or exchanges to non-Advisor fund investment options from employee benefit plans (except shares of SIMPLE IRA, SEP, and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs other than Fidelity Advisor 403(b) programs for which Fidelity or an affiliate serves as custodian;
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3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEPs, SARSEPs, and plans covering a sole-proprietor or self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans);
4. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund; or
5. On which a finder's fee was eligible to be paid to an investment professional at the time of purchase, but was not paid because payment was declined. (To determine your eligibility for this CDSC waiver, please ask your investment professional if he or she received a finder's fee at the time of purchase.)
The Class B or Class C CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. For disability or death, provided that the shares are sold within one year following the death or the initial determination of disability;
2. That are permitted without penalty at age 70 1/2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code from retirement plans or accounts (except Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs);
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs;
4. Through the Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program;
5. (Applicable to Class C only) From an employee benefit plan, 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan); or
6. (Applicable to Class C only) From an intermediary-sponsored managed account program.
You may be required to submit a waiver form with these transactions.
To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction or waiver, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
You may be required to notify Fidelity in advance of your redemption to qualify for a Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C CDSC waiver.
Information on sales charge reductions and waivers, including CDSC waivers, is available free of charge on www.advisor.fidelity.com.
Finder's Fees. Finder's fees may be paid to investment professionals who sell Class A and Class T shares in purchase amounts of $1 million or more. For Class A share purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 1.00% of the purchase amount for purchases of $1 million up to $4 million, 0.50% of the purchase amount for purchases of $4 million up to $25 million, and 0.25% of the purchase amount for purchases of $25 million or more. For Class T purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 0.25% of the purchase amount.
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<R>Investment professionals may be eligible for a finder's fee on the following purchases of Class A and Class T shares made through broker-dealers and banks: a trade that brings the value of the accumulated account(s) of an investor, including a 403(b) program or an employee benefit plan (except a SEP or SARSEP plan or a plan covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly a Keogh/H.R. 10 plan)), over $1 million; a trade for an investor with an accumulated account value of $1 million or more; and an incremental trade toward an investor's $1 million Letter. Accumulated account value for purposes of finder's fees eligibility is determined the same as it is for Rights of Accumulation. Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund are not counted for this purpose unless acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. For information, see "Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs" above.</R>
Finder's fees are not paid in connection with purchases of Class A or Class T shares by insurance company separate accounts or the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, or purchases of Class A or Class T shares made with the proceeds from the redemption of shares of any Fidelity fund.
To qualify to receive a finder's fee, an investment professional must notify Fidelity in advance, and may be required to enter into an agreement with FDC in order to receive the finder's fee.
Reinstatement Privilege. If you have sold all or part of your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares of the fund, you may reinvest an amount equal to all or a portion of the redemption proceeds in the same class of the fund or another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, at the NAV next determined after receipt in proper form of your investment order, provided that such reinvestment is made within 90 days of redemption. Under these circumstances, the dollar amount of the CDSC you paid, if any, on shares will be reimbursed to you by reinvesting that amount in Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares, as applicable. You must reinstate your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares into an account with the same registration. This privilege may be exercised only once by a shareholder with respect to the fund and certain restrictions may apply. For purposes of the CDSC schedule, the holding period will continue as if the Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares had not been redeemed.
To qualify for the reinstatement privilege, you must notify Fidelity in writing in advance of your reinvestment.
Conversion Feature. After a maximum of seven years from the initial date of purchase, Class B shares and any capital appreciation associated with those shares convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund. Conversion to Class A shares will be made at NAV. At the time of conversion, a portion of the Class B shares bought through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains (Dividend Shares) will also convert to Class A shares. The portion of Dividend Shares that will convert is determined by the ratio of your converting Class B non-Dividend Shares to your total Class B non-Dividend Shares.
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Class A has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class A is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Class A may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Currently, the Trustees have not approved such payments. The Trustees may approve 12b-1 (distribution) fee payments at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of Class A's average net assets when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class A shareholders to do so.
In addition, pursuant to the Class A plan, Class A pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class A's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Except as provided below, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services. For purchases of Class A shares on which a finder's fee was paid to intermediaries, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class T has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class T is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares. Class T may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Class T currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of its average net assets throughout the month. Class T's 12b-1 (distribution) fee rate may be increased only when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class T shareholders to do so.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares.
In addition, pursuant to the Class T plan, Class T pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class T's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
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Class B has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class B is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class B shares. Class B currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class B plan, Class B pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class B's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class C has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class C is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares. Class C currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class C plan, Class C pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class C's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Normally, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (distribution) fees to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Any fees paid out of each class's assets on an ongoing basis pursuant to a Distribution and Service Plan will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
In addition to the above payments, each plan specifically recognizes that FMR may make payments from its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources to FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of the applicable class's shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC or one or more affiliates, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
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No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Consumer Staples - Class A
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 56.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.01)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.28</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.27</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.16</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
2.23%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.29% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.29% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.28% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.11)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 986</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
99%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Consumer Staples - Class T
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 56.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.01)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.18</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.17</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
-J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.06</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
2.06%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.61% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.61% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.60% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.11)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 529</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
99%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Consumer Staples - Class B
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 56.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.07)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.18</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.11</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.00</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
1.95%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.09% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.09% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.09% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.59)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 226</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
99%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Appendix - continued
Consumer Staples - Class C
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
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<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 56.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
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<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.08)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.18</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.10</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
-J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 57.99</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
1.93%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.14% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.14% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.14% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.66)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
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<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 178</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
99%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
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Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Institutional Class
<R>(Fund 1783)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Institutional Class is a class of Consumer Staples Portfolio
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Financial Highlights</R> |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Prior to October 1, 2006, the fund was named Food and Agriculture Portfolio, operated under certain different investment policies, and compared its performance to a different additional index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Performance history will be available for Institutional Class after Institutional Class has been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Consumer Staples</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
30.34% |
15.69% |
-20.47% |
29.85% |
-0.47% |
-6.67% |
14.11% |
15.81% |
5.85% |
20.18%</R> |
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<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Consumer Staples: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
17.29% |
December 31, 2000</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-13.69% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
4.73% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
Average Annual Returns
<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Consumer Staples |
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<R> Return Before Taxes |
20.18% |
9.43% |
9.29%</R> |
<R> Return After Taxes on Distributions |
19.10% |
8.85% |
7.92%</R> |
<R> Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.49% |
8.07% |
7.52%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index |
15.03% |
7.58% |
7.63%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) Investable Market Consumer Staples Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Consumer Staples companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund.</R>
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
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Institutional Class |
Sales charge (load) on purchases and reinvested distributions |
None |
Deferred sales charge (load) on redemptions |
None |
Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)A |
0.75% |
A A redemption fee may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.
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Fund Summary - continued
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Institutional Class |
Management fee |
0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None |
Other expensesA |
0.34% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
0.91% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B Effective December 12, 2006, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Institutional Class of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of its average net assets, exceed 1.15%. This arrangement may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that Institutional Class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and Institutional Class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:
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Institutional Class |
1 year |
$ 93 |
3 years |
$ 290 |
5 years |
$ 504 |
10 years |
$ 1,120 |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Consumer staples tend to be essential products whose demand remains stable over economic cycles, such as food, beverages, tobacco, and household and personal care products.
These companies may include, for example, drug stores and pharmacies; retail food stores and super centers; producers of packaged foods and tobacco products; breweries, vintners, distillers, and non-alcoholic beverage producers; producers of agricultural products; and producers of non-durable household products and personal and beauty care products.
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Prospectus
Fund Basics - continued
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.</R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
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<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The consumer staples industries can be significantly affected by demographic and product trends, competitive pricing, food fads, marketing campaigns, and environmental factors, as well as the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, and consumer confidence. In the United States, the agricultural products industry is subject to regulation by numerous federal and state government agencies.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates Institutional Class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing Institutional Class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
Prospectus
For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Institutional Class shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Institutional Class shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
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Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
Prospectus
Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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Shareholder Information - continued
The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
Institutional Class shares are offered to:
1. Employee benefit plans investing through an intermediary. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Insurance company separate accounts;
3. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution and bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Current or former Trustees or officers of a Fidelity fund or current or retired officers, directors, or regular employees of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (Fidelity Trustee or employee), spouses of Fidelity Trustees or employees, Fidelity Trustees or employees acting as a custodian for a minor child, or persons acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
5. Qualified tuition programs for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or mutual funds managed by Fidelity or other parties;
6. Non-U.S. public and private retirement programs and non-U.S. insurance companies, if approved by Fidelity; and
7. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, and bank trust department health savings account programs.
The price to buy one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV. Institutional Class shares are sold without a sales charge.
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Your shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Institutional Class shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
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Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) investments through Portfolio Advisory ServicesSM , (ii) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts, (iii) investments through a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or (iv) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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The price to sell one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Key Information |
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Phone |
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Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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Automatically |
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As an Institutional Class shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging your Institutional Class shares for Institutional Class shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for shares of Fidelity funds.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
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The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, or semi-annually |
Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually |
Procedures
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
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<R>Fidelity Advisor Money Line |
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Prospectus
The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for Institutional Class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
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Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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Fund Services - continued
Robert Lee is manager of the fund, which he has managed since June 2004. Mr. Lee joined Fidelity Investments as a research analyst in 2001, after receiving an MBA from The Wharton School. Previously, Mr. Lee was a financial analyst for Adshel Inc. from 1998 to 2000.
The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Lee.
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
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FDC distributes Institutional Class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares. This compensation may take the form of payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services and payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary. These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
Institutional Class has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) that recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenues, as well as its past profits or its resources from any other source, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Institutional Class. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
If payments made by FMR to FDC or to intermediaries under the Distribution and Service Plan were considered to be paid out of Institutional Class's assets on an ongoing basis, they might increase the cost of your investment and might cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand Institutional Class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Selected Per-Share Data and Ratios
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 G</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 56.89</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) D |
.07</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.16</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
1.23</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital D |
- I</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 58.12</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C |
2.16%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.00% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.00% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.00% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.57% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 132</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate F |
99%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
E <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
F <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
G <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
H <R>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 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.</R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Notes
Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
Fidelity, Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, Fidelity Advisor Money Line, and Directed Dividends are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.
Portfolio Advisory Services is a service mark of FMR Corp.
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
<R>1.835860.102 ACSFI-pro-0407</R>
Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Class A
<R>(Fund 1784)</R>
Class T
<R>(Fund 1787)</R>
Class B
<R>(Fund 1785)</R>
Class C
<R>(Fund 1786)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are classes of Gold Portfolio
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Performance |
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Fee Table |
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Fund Basics |
Investment Details |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Account Features and Policies |
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Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions |
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Tax Consequences |
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Fund Services |
Fund Management |
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Fund Distribution |
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<R>Appendix |
Financial Highlights</R> |
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
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Fund Summary - continued
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
Performance history will be available for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C after Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Gold</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
-39.39% |
-8.64% |
8.36% |
-18.05% |
24.99% |
64.28% |
32.09% |
-9.79% |
40.59% |
25.38%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Gold: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
35.72% |
March 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-32.11% |
December 31, 1997</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.33% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
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<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Gold |
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</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
25.38% |
28.11% |
7.81%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
21.84% |
26.24% |
6.77%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
18.46% |
24.34% |
6.35%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>S&P®/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index |
20.13% |
26.47% |
3.57%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
S&P®/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of companies that produce gold and related products, including companies that mine or process gold and the South African finance houses which primarily invest in, but do not operate, gold mines.
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Fund Summary - continued
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund.</R>
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
<R> |
Class A |
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Class T |
|
Class B |
|
Class C</R> |
<R>Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)A |
5.75%B |
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3.50%C |
|
None |
|
None</R> |
<R>Maximum contingent deferred sales charge |
NoneF |
|
NoneG |
|
5.00%H |
|
1.00%I</R> |
<R>Sales charge (load) on reinvested distributions |
None |
|
None |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)D |
0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75%</R> |
A The actual sales charge may be higher due to rounding.
B Lower front-end sales charges for Class A may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
C Lower front-end sales charges for Class T may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
<R>D A redemption fee and/or a contingent deferred sales charge may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.</R>
<R>E The actual contingent deferred sales charge may be higher due to rounding.</R>
F Class A purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge that declines over 2 years from 1.00% to 0%.
G Class T purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.25% if redeemed less than one year after purchase.
H Declines over 6 years from 5.00% to 0%.
I On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.
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Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Class A |
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Class T |
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Class B |
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Class C |
Management fee |
0.57% |
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0.57% |
|
0.57% |
|
0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
0.25% |
|
0.50% |
|
1.00% |
|
1.00% |
Other expensesA |
0.50% |
|
0.50% |
|
0.50% |
|
0.50% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
1.32% |
|
1.57% |
|
2.07% |
|
2.07% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed the following rates:</R>
|
Class A |
Effective |
Class T |
Effective |
Class B |
Effective |
Class C |
Effective |
|
1.40% |
12/12/06 |
1.65% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that each class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and each class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated and if you hold your shares:
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Class A |
Class T |
Class B |
Class C |
||||
|
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
1 year |
$ 701 |
$ 701 |
$ 504 |
$ 504 |
$ 710 |
$ 210 |
$ 310 |
$ 210 |
3 years |
$ 968 |
$ 968 |
$ 828 |
$ 828 |
$ 949 |
$ 649 |
$ 649 |
$ 649 |
5 years |
$ 1,255 |
$ 1,255 |
$ 1,175 |
$ 1,175 |
$ 1,314 |
$ 1,114 |
$ 1,114 |
$ 1,114 |
10 years |
$ 2,069 |
$ 2,069 |
$ 2,152 |
$ 2,152 |
$ 2,116A |
$ 2,116A |
$ 2,400 |
$ 2,400 |
A Reflects conversion to Class A shares after a maximum of seven years.
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or, to a lesser degree, in silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals and minerals. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in gold-related activities, and in gold bullion or coins.
Gold-related activities may include exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or the manufacture or distribution of gold products such as jewelry, watches, and gold foil and leaf. Companies principally engaged in gold-related activities may also include companies that invest in other companies engaged in gold-related activities. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) treats investments in instruments whose value is linked to the price of gold as investments in gold bullion or coins.
FMR may also invest the fund's assets in other precious metals in the form of bullion, coins, instruments whose value is linked to the price of precious metals, and securities of companies that manufacture and distribute precious metal and minerals products (such as jewelry, watches, and metal foils and leaf) and companies that invest in other companies engaged in other precious metal and mineral-related activities.
FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks and potentially in precious metals.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
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Fund Basics - continued
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular industry, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that industry and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.</R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
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<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single industry, and the securities of companies in that industry could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The gold industry can be significantly affected by international monetary and political developments such as currency devaluations or revaluations, central bank movements, economic and social conditions within a country, trade imbalances, or trade or currency restrictions between countries. The prices of gold and other precious metal mining securities can be subject to substantial fluctuations over short periods of time.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates each class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing each class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
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Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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Shareholder Information - continued
The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
The price to buy one share of Class A or Class T is the class's offering price or the class's NAV, depending on whether you pay a front-end sales charge.
For Class B or Class C, the price to buy one share is the class's NAV. Class B and Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) upon redemption.
If you pay a front-end sales charge, your price will be Class A's or Class T's offering price. When you buy Class A or Class T shares at the offering price, Fidelity deducts the appropriate sales charge and invests the rest in Class A or Class T shares of the fund. If you qualify for a front-end sales charge waiver, your price will be Class A's or Class T's NAV.
The offering price of Class A or Class T is its NAV plus the sales charge. The offering price is calculated by dividing Class A's or Class T's NAV by the difference between one and the applicable front-end sales charge percentage and rounding to the nearest cent.
The dollar amount of the sales charge for Class A or Class T is the difference between the offering price of the shares purchased and the NAV of those shares. Since the offering price per share is calculated to the nearest cent using standard rounding criteria, the percentage sales charge you actually pay may be higher or lower than the sales charge percentages shown in this prospectus due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
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Your investment professional can help you choose the class of shares that best suits your investment needs.
Your shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts or (ii) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
Purchase and account minimums are waived for purchases of Class T shares with distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust account.
Purchase amounts of more than $49,999 will not be accepted for Class B shares.
Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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The price to sell one share of Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
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Shareholder Information - continued
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Any applicable CDSC is calculated based on your original redemption amount (before deducting any applicable redemption fee).
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
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You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Shareholder Information - continued
Key Information |
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Phone |
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Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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Automatically |
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As a Class A shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class A shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund.
As a Class T shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class T shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund. If you purchased your Class T shares through certain investment professionals that have signed an agreement with FDC, you also have the privilege of exchanging your Class T shares for shares of Fidelity Capital Appreciation Fund.
As a Class B shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class B shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund.
As a Class C shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class C shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
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The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
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Minimum Not Applicable |
Minimum Not Applicable |
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Exchange Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Class A and Class T: Monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually
Class B and Class C: Monthly or quarterly |
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
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When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for each class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
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2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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Daniel Dupont is manager of the fund, which he has managed since February 2003. Mr. Dupont joined Fidelity Investments as a research associate in 2001, after receiving his bachelor of commerce degree from McGill University.
The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Dupont.
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
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The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
FDC distributes each class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of class shares. This compensation may take the form of:
· sales charges and concessions
· distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees
· finder's fees
· payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services
· payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary
These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
You may pay a sales charge when you buy or sell your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
FDC collects the sales charge.
As described in detail on the following pages, you may be entitled to a waiver of your sales charge, or to pay a reduced sales charge, when you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
The front-end sales charge will be reduced for purchases of Class A and Class T shares according to the sales charge schedules below.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class A
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Sales Charge |
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As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999B |
5.75% |
6.10% |
5.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
4.50% |
4.71% |
3.75% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
2.75% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
2.00% |
2.04% |
1.75% |
$1,000,000 to $3,999,999 |
None |
None |
1.00% |
$4,000,000 to $24,999,999 |
None |
None |
0.50% |
$25,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B Purchases of $5.00 or less will not pay a sales charge.
Investments in Class A shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
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From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
1.00% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
0.50% |
2 years or more |
0.00% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class A shares of one fund for Class A shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class A shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class T
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Sales Charge |
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As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
3.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
3.00% |
3.09% |
2.50% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
1.50% |
1.52% |
1.25% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
1.00% |
1.01% |
0.75% |
$1,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Investments in Class T shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 0.25%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class T shares of one fund for Class T shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class T shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Class A or Class T shares purchased by an individual or company through the Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, or Letter of Intent program may receive a reduced front-end sales charge according to the sales charge schedules above. To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction under one of these programs, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs. The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Combined Purchase and Rights of Accumulation program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account or for a single or parent-subsidiary group of "employee benefit plans" (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Letter of Intent program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)); an IRA or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).
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Combined Purchase. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are a new shareholder, you may combine your purchase of Class A or Class T shares with purchases of: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iii) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Combined Purchase program, they must be made on the same day through one intermediary.
<R>Rights of Accumulation. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are an existing shareholder, you may add to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares the current value of your holdings in: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, (iii) Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iv) Class O shares of Advisor Diversified Stock Fund and Advisor Capital Development Fund, and (v) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. The current value of your holdings is determined at the NAV at the close of business on the day prior to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares. The current value of your holdings will be added to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program. For your purchases and holdings to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program, they must have been made through one intermediary.</r>
Letter of Intent. You may receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction on your purchases of Class A and Class T shares made during a 13-month period by signing a Letter of Intent (Letter). You must file your Letter with Fidelity within 90 days of the start of your purchases toward completing your Letter. Each Class A or Class T purchase you make toward completing your Letter will be entitled to the reduced front-end sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter. Purchases of the following may be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter: (i) Class A and Class T shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares (except those acquired by exchange from Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund that had been previously exchanged from a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares), (ii) Class B and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iv) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. Reinvested income and capital gain distributions will not be considered purchases for the purpose of completing your Letter. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter, they must be made through one intermediary. Your initial purchase toward completing your Letter must be at least 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter. Fidelity will register Class A or Class T shares equal to 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter in your name and will hold those shares in escrow. You will earn income, dividends and capital gain distributions on escrowed Class A and Class T shares. The escrow will be released when you complete your Letter. You are not obligated to complete your Letter. If you do not complete your Letter, you must pay the increased front-end sales charges due. If you do not pay the increased front-end sales charges within 20 days after the date your Letter expires, Fidelity will redeem sufficient escrowed Class A or Class T shares to pay any applicable front-end sales charges. If you purchase more than the amount specified in your Letter and qualify for additional Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reductions, the front-end sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months and the surplus amount will be applied to your purchase of additional Class A or Class T shares at the then-current offering price applicable to the total investment.
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Detailed information about these programs also is available on www.advisor.fidelity.com. In order to obtain the benefit of a front-end sales charge reduction for which you may be eligible, you may need to inform your investment professional of other accounts you, your spouse, or your children maintain with your investment professional or other investment professionals from the same intermediary.
Class B shares may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
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Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
5% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
4% |
2 years to less than 3 years |
3% |
3 years to less than 4 years |
3% |
4 years to less than 5 years |
2% |
5 years to less than 6 years |
1% |
6 years to less than 7 yearsB |
0% |
A The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B After a maximum of seven years, Class B shares will convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund.
When exchanging Class B shares of one fund for Class B shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund, your Class B shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Except as provided below, investment professionals receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of sale, a concession equal to 4.00% of your purchase of Class B shares. For purchases of Class B shares through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
Class C shares may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 1.00%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Except as provided below, investment professionals will receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of the sale, a concession equal to 1.00% of your purchase of Class C shares. For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
The CDSC for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares will be calculated based on the lesser of the cost of each class's shares, as applicable, at the initial date of purchase or the value of those shares, as applicable, at redemption, not including any reinvested dividends or capital gains. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions will not be subject to a CDSC. In determining the applicability and rate of any CDSC at redemption, shares representing reinvested dividends and capital gains will be redeemed first, followed by those shares that have been held for the longest period of time.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class A shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
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2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
5. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
6. Purchased to repay a loan against Class A or Class B shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
7. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class T shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased for a Fidelity or Fidelity Advisor account (including purchases by exchange) with the proceeds of a distribution from (i) an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans, 403(b) programs, or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans) that are invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds, or (ii) an employee benefit plan, a 403(b) program other than a Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) that is invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds. (Distributions other than those transferred to an IRA account must be transferred directly into a Fidelity account.);
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5. Purchased for any state, county, or city, or any governmental instrumentality, department, authority or agency;
6. Purchased by a current or former Trustee or officer of a Fidelity fund or a current or retired officer, director or regular employee of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (a Fidelity Trustee or employee), the spouse of a Fidelity Trustee or employee, a Fidelity Trustee or employee acting as custodian for a minor child, or a person acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
7. Purchased by a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) investing $100,000 or more;
8. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
9. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
10. Purchased for a charitable remainder trust or life income pool established for the benefit of a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code);
11. Purchased with distributions of income, principal, and capital gains from Fidelity Defined Trusts;
12. Purchased to repay a loan against Class T shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
13. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
Pursuant to Rule 22d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), FDC exercises its right to waive Class A's and Class T's front-end sales charge on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions or in connection with a fund's merger with or acquisition of any investment company or trust. FDC also exercises its right to waive Class A's front-end sales charge on purchases of $5.00 or less.
The Class A or Class T CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. Held by insurance company separate accounts;
2. For plan loans or distributions or exchanges to non-Advisor fund investment options from employee benefit plans (except shares of SIMPLE IRA, SEP, and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs other than Fidelity Advisor 403(b) programs for which Fidelity or an affiliate serves as custodian;
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3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEPs, SARSEPs, and plans covering a sole-proprietor or self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans);
4. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund; or
5. On which a finder's fee was eligible to be paid to an investment professional at the time of purchase, but was not paid because payment was declined. (To determine your eligibility for this CDSC waiver, please ask your investment professional if he or she received a finder's fee at the time of purchase.)
The Class B or Class C CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. For disability or death, provided that the shares are sold within one year following the death or the initial determination of disability;
2. That are permitted without penalty at age 70 1/2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code from retirement plans or accounts (except Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs);
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs;
4. Through the Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program;
5. (Applicable to Class C only) From an employee benefit plan, 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan); or
6. (Applicable to Class C only) From an intermediary-sponsored managed account program.
You may be required to submit a waiver form with these transactions.
To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction or waiver, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
You may be required to notify Fidelity in advance of your redemption to qualify for a Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C CDSC waiver.
Information on sales charge reductions and waivers, including CDSC waivers, is available free of charge on www.advisor.fidelity.com.
Finder's Fees. Finder's fees may be paid to investment professionals who sell Class A and Class T shares in purchase amounts of $1 million or more. For Class A share purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 1.00% of the purchase amount for purchases of $1 million up to $4 million, 0.50% of the purchase amount for purchases of $4 million up to $25 million, and 0.25% of the purchase amount for purchases of $25 million or more. For Class T purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 0.25% of the purchase amount.
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<R>Investment professionals may be eligible for a finder's fee on the following purchases of Class A and Class T shares made through broker-dealers and banks: a trade that brings the value of the accumulated account(s) of an investor, including a 403(b) program or an employee benefit plan (except a SEP or SARSEP plan or a plan covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly a Keogh/H.R. 10 plan)), over $1 million; a trade for an investor with an accumulated account value of $1 million or more; and an incremental trade toward an investor's $1 million Letter. Accumulated account value for purposes of finder's fees eligibility is determined the same as it is for Rights of Accumulation. Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund are not counted for this purpose unless acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. For information, see "Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs" above.</R>
Finder's fees are not paid in connection with purchases of Class A or Class T shares by insurance company separate accounts or the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, or purchases of Class A or Class T shares made with the proceeds from the redemption of shares of any Fidelity fund.
To qualify to receive a finder's fee, an investment professional must notify Fidelity in advance, and may be required to enter into an agreement with FDC in order to receive the finder's fee.
Reinstatement Privilege. If you have sold all or part of your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares of the fund, you may reinvest an amount equal to all or a portion of the redemption proceeds in the same class of the fund or another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, at the NAV next determined after receipt in proper form of your investment order, provided that such reinvestment is made within 90 days of redemption. Under these circumstances, the dollar amount of the CDSC you paid, if any, on shares will be reimbursed to you by reinvesting that amount in Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares, as applicable. You must reinstate your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares into an account with the same registration. This privilege may be exercised only once by a shareholder with respect to the fund and certain restrictions may apply. For purposes of the CDSC schedule, the holding period will continue as if the Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares had not been redeemed.
To qualify for the reinstatement privilege, you must notify Fidelity in writing in advance of your reinvestment.
Conversion Feature. After a maximum of seven years from the initial date of purchase, Class B shares and any capital appreciation associated with those shares convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund. Conversion to Class A shares will be made at NAV. At the time of conversion, a portion of the Class B shares bought through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains (Dividend Shares) will also convert to Class A shares. The portion of Dividend Shares that will convert is determined by the ratio of your converting Class B non-Dividend Shares to your total Class B non-Dividend Shares.
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Class A has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class A is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Class A may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Currently, the Trustees have not approved such payments. The Trustees may approve 12b-1 (distribution) fee payments at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of Class A's average net assets when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class A shareholders to do so.
In addition, pursuant to the Class A plan, Class A pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class A's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Except as provided below, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services. For purchases of Class A shares on which a finder's fee was paid to intermediaries, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class T has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class T is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares. Class T may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Class T currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of its average net assets throughout the month. Class T's 12b-1 (distribution) fee rate may be increased only when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class T shareholders to do so.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares.
In addition, pursuant to the Class T plan, Class T pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class T's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
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Class B has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class B is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class B shares. Class B currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class B plan, Class B pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class B's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class C has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class C is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares. Class C currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class C plan, Class C pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class C's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Normally, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (distribution) fees to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Any fees paid out of each class's assets on an ongoing basis pursuant to a Distribution and Service Plan will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
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In addition to the above payments, each plan specifically recognizes that FMR may make payments from its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources to FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of the applicable class's shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC or one or more affiliates, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Advisor Gold - Class A
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 I</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.60</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.01) </R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.07) H</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.08)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.53</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
(.19)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,J |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.13% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.13% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.10% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.18)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,857</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
85%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
J <R>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 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.</R>
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Advisor Gold - Class T
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007I</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.60</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.03)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.09)H</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.12)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.49</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
(.30)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,J |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.46% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.46% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.43% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.40)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,093</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
85%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
J <R>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 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.</R>
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Advisor Gold - Class B
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007I</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.60</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.07)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.08) H</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.15)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.46</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
(.38)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,J |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.96% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.96% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.93% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.93)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 902</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
85%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
J <R>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 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.</R>
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Advisor Gold - Class C
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007I</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.60</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.07)</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.10) H</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.17)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.44</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C,D |
(.44)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,J |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.02% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.02% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.99% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(1.03)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 437</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
85%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
I <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
J <R>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 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.</R>
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Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
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The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
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Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Institutional Class
<R>(Fund 1788)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Institutional Class is a class of Gold Portfolio
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
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Valuing Shares |
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Buying and Selling Shares |
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<R>Appendix |
Financial Highlights</R> |
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
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When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
Performance history will be available for Institutional Class after Institutional Class has been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Gold</R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
-39.39% |
-8.64% |
8.36% |
-18.05% |
24.99% |
64.28% |
32.09% |
-9.79% |
40.59% |
25.38%</R> |
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<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Gold: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
35.72% |
March 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-32.11% |
December 31, 1997</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
-0.33% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
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<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Gold |
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|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
25.38% |
28.11% |
7.81%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
21.84% |
26.24% |
6.77%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
18.46% |
24.34% |
6.35%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>S&P®/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index |
20.13% |
26.47% |
3.57%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
S&P®/Citigroup BMI Global Gold Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of companies that produce gold and related products, including companies that mine or process gold and the South African finance houses which primarily invest in, but do not operate, gold mines.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund.</R>
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Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
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Institutional Class |
Sales charge (load) on purchases and reinvested distributions |
None |
Deferred sales charge (load) on redemptions |
None |
Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)A |
0.75% |
A A redemption fee may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Institutional Class |
Management fee |
0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None |
Other expensesA |
0.29% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
0.86% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B Effective December 12, 2006, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Institutional Class of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of its average net assets, exceed 1.15%. This arrangement may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that Institutional Class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and Institutional Class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:
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Institutional Class |
1 year |
$ 88 |
3 years |
$ 274 |
5 years |
$ 477 |
10 years |
$ 1,061 |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or, to a lesser degree, in silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals and minerals. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in gold-related activities, and in gold bullion or coins.
Gold-related activities may include exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or the manufacture or distribution of gold products such as jewelry, watches, and gold foil and leaf. Companies principally engaged in gold-related activities may also include companies that invest in other companies engaged in gold-related activities. Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) treats investments in instruments whose value is linked to the price of gold as investments in gold bullion or coins.
FMR may also invest the fund's assets in other precious metals in the form of bullion, coins, instruments whose value is linked to the price of precious metals, and securities of companies that manufacture and distribute precious metal and minerals products (such as jewelry, watches, and metal foils and leaf) and companies that invest in other companies engaged in other precious metal and mineral-related activities.
FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks and potentially in precious metals.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
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Fund Basics - continued
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular industry, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that industry and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.</R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
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<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single industry and the securities of companies in that industry could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The gold industry can be significantly affected by international monetary and political developments such as currency devaluations or revaluations, central bank movements, economic and social conditions within a country, trade imbalances, or trade or currency restrictions between countries. The prices of gold and other precious metal mining securities can be subject to substantial fluctuations over short periods of time.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates Institutional Class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing Institutional Class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Institutional Class shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Institutional Class shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
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Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
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Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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Shareholder Information - continued
The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
Institutional Class shares are offered to:
1. Employee benefit plans investing through an intermediary. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Insurance company separate accounts;
3. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution and bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Current or former Trustees or officers of a Fidelity fund or current or retired officers, directors, or regular employees of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (Fidelity Trustee or employee), spouses of Fidelity Trustees or employees, Fidelity Trustees or employees acting as a custodian for a minor child, or persons acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
5. Qualified tuition programs for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or mutual funds managed by Fidelity or other parties;
6. Non-U.S. public and private retirement programs and non-U.S. insurance companies, if approved by Fidelity; and
7. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, and bank trust department health savings account programs.
The price to buy one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV. Institutional Class shares are sold without a sales charge.
Your shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
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The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Institutional Class shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) investments through Portfolio Advisory ServicesSM , (ii) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts, (iii) investments through a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or (iv) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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The price to sell one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Key Information |
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Phone |
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Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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Automatically |
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As an Institutional Class shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging your Institutional Class shares for Institutional Class shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for shares of Fidelity funds.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
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Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for Institutional Class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
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Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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Daniel Dupont is manager of the fund, which he has managed since February 2003. Mr. Dupont joined Fidelity Investments as a research associate in 2001, after receiving his bachelor of commerce degree from McGill University.
The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Dupont.
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
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FDC distributes Institutional Class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares. This compensation may take the form of payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services and payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary. These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
Institutional Class has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) that recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenues, as well as its past profits or its resources from any other source, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Institutional Class. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
If payments made by FMR to FDC or to intermediaries under the Distribution and Service Plan were considered to be paid out of Institutional Class's assets on an ongoing basis, they might increase the cost of your investment and might cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand Institutional Class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Selected Per-Share Data and Ratios
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
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<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 36.60</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
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<R>Net investment income (loss) D |
.01</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
(.08) G</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
(.07)</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital D |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 36.54</R> |
<R>Total Return B,C |
(.16)%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets E,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.94% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.94% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.91% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.12% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
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<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 385</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate F |
85%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
E <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
F <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
G <R>The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
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Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Class A
<R>(Fund 1789)</R>
Class T
<R>(Fund 1792)</R>
Class B
<R>(Fund 1790)</R>
Class C
<R>(Fund 1791)</R>
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<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are classes of Materials Portfolio
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
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Performance |
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Fund Basics |
Investment Details |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Account Features and Policies |
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Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions |
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Fund Services |
Fund Management |
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Fund Distribution |
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Financial Highlights</R> |
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
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Fund Summary - continued
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Prior to October 1, 2006, the fund was named Industrial Materials Portfolio, operated under certain different investment policies, and compared its performance to a different additional index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance. </R>
Performance history will be available for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C after Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Materials </R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
1.75% |
-11.02% |
16.48% |
-5.43% |
7.77% |
1.03% |
50.32% |
13.04% |
14.32% |
19.47%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Materials: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
25.19% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-23.07% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
9.29% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
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<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Materials |
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<R>Return Before Taxes |
19.47% |
18.58% |
9.69%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
17.29% |
17.77% |
8.60%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.74% |
16.19% |
7.94%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Materials Index |
19.80% |
12.63% |
7.59%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Materials Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Materials companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
<R> |
Class A |
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Class T |
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Class B |
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Class C</R> |
<R>Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)A |
5.75%B |
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3.50%C |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Maximum contingent deferred sales charge |
NoneF |
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NoneG |
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5.00%H |
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1.00%I</R> |
<R>Sales charge (load) on reinvested distributions |
None |
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None |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)D |
0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75%</R> |
A The actual sales charge may be higher due to rounding.
B Lower front-end sales charges for Class A may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
C Lower front-end sales charges for Class T may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
<R>D A redemption fee and/or a contingent deferred sales charge may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.</R>
<R>E The actual contingent deferred sales charge may be higher due to rounding.</R>
F Class A purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge that declines over 2 years from 1.00% to 0%.
G Class T purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.25% if redeemed less than one year after purchase.
H Declines over 6 years from 5.00% to 0%.
I On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Class A |
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Class T |
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Class B |
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Class C |
Management fee |
0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
0.25% |
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0.50% |
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1.00% |
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1.00% |
Other expensesA |
0.55% |
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0.55% |
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0.55% |
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0.55% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
1.37% |
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1.62% |
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2.12% |
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2.12% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed the following rates:</R>
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Class A |
Effective |
Class T |
Effective |
Class B |
Effective |
Class C |
Effective |
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1.40% |
12/12/06 |
1.65% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.
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This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that each class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and each class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated and if you hold your shares:
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Class A |
Class T |
Class B |
Class C |
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Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
1 year |
$ 706 |
$ 706 |
$ 509 |
$ 509 |
$ 715 |
$ 215 |
$ 315 |
$ 215 |
3 years |
$ 983 |
$ 983 |
$ 843 |
$ 843 |
$ 964 |
$ 664 |
$ 664 |
$ 664 |
5 years |
$ 1,280 |
$ 1,280 |
$ 1,200 |
$ 1,200 |
$ 1,339 |
$ 1,139 |
$ 1,139 |
$ 1,139 |
10 years |
$ 2,122 |
$ 2,122 |
$ 2,205 |
$ 2,205 |
$ 2,169A |
$ 2,169A |
$ 2,452 |
$ 2,452 |
A Reflects conversion to Class A shares after a maximum of seven years.
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Materials refers to industrial or agricultural materials and unfinished goods, such as chemicals, gases, metals, or other natural or synthetic materials.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of sand, lime, concrete and other building materials, metal, glass, plastic, or cardboard containers or packaging; producers of industrial and basic chemicals, including plastics, synthetic fibers, and commodity-based paints and pigments; fertilizer and other agriculture-related chemical products; companies that produce adhesives, sealants, and other high value-added chemicals; producers of aluminum and related materials; companies engaged in producing and extracting metals and minerals; producers of gold, iron, steel, and companies mining precious metals and minerals; and manufacturers of timber, related wood products, and paper.
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
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Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money. </R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
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<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The materials industries can be significantly affected by the level and volatility of commodity prices, the exchange value of the dollar, import controls, and worldwide competition. At times, worldwide production of materials has exceeded demand as a result of over-building or economic downturns, which has led to commodity price declines and unit price reductions. Companies in these industries can also be adversely affected by liability for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates each class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing each class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
· Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) |
· Roth IRAs |
· Rollover IRAs |
· 401(k) Plans and certain other 401(a)-qualified plans |
· Keogh Plans |
· SIMPLE IRAs |
· Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEP-IRAs) |
· Salary Reduction SEP-IRAs (SARSEPs) |
Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
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There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
The price to buy one share of Class A or Class T is the class's offering price or the class's NAV, depending on whether you pay a front-end sales charge.
For Class B or Class C, the price to buy one share is the class's NAV. Class B and Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) upon redemption.
If you pay a front-end sales charge, your price will be Class A's or Class T's offering price. When you buy Class A or Class T shares at the offering price, Fidelity deducts the appropriate sales charge and invests the rest in Class A or Class T shares of the fund. If you qualify for a front-end sales charge waiver, your price will be Class A's or Class T's NAV.
The offering price of Class A or Class T is its NAV plus the sales charge. The offering price is calculated by dividing Class A's or Class T's NAV by the difference between one and the applicable front-end sales charge percentage and rounding to the nearest cent.
The dollar amount of the sales charge for Class A or Class T is the difference between the offering price of the shares purchased and the NAV of those shares. Since the offering price per share is calculated to the nearest cent using standard rounding criteria, the percentage sales charge you actually pay may be higher or lower than the sales charge percentages shown in this prospectus due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Your investment professional can help you choose the class of shares that best suits your investment needs.
Your shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
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The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
|
To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts or (ii) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
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Purchase and account minimums are waived for purchases of Class T shares with distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust account.
Purchase amounts of more than $49,999 will not be accepted for Class B shares.
Key Information |
|
Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
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The price to sell one share of Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
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Any applicable CDSC is calculated based on your original redemption amount (before deducting any applicable redemption fee).
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Key Information |
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Phone |
|
Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
|
Automatically |
|
An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As a Class A shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class A shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund.
As a Class T shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class T shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund. If you purchased your Class T shares through certain investment professionals that have signed an agreement with FDC, you also have the privilege of exchanging your Class T shares for shares of Fidelity Capital Appreciation Fund.
As a Class B shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class B shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund.
As a Class C shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class C shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
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The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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To direct distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust to Class T of a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. |
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Minimum Not Applicable |
Minimum Not Applicable |
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Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Exchange Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Class A and Class T: Monthly, quarterly, or
semi-annually |
Procedures
|
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
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<R>Fidelity Advisor Money Line |
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
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When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for each class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
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3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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<R>Duffy Fischer is manager of the fund, which he has managed since April 2007. Mr. Fischer joined Fidelity Investments in July 2006 as a research analyst. Previously, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager for Goldman Sachs & Co. from 1999 until 2006.</R>
<R>The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Fischer.</R>
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.56% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
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FDC distributes each class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of class shares. This compensation may take the form of:
· sales charges and concessions
· distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees
· finder's fees
· payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services
· payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary
These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
You may pay a sales charge when you buy or sell your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
FDC collects the sales charge.
As described in detail on the following pages, you may be entitled to a waiver of your sales charge, or to pay a reduced sales charge, when you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
The front-end sales charge will be reduced for purchases of Class A and Class T shares according to the sales charge schedules below.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class A
|
Sales Charge |
|
|
|
As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999B |
5.75% |
6.10% |
5.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
4.50% |
4.71% |
3.75% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
2.75% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
2.00% |
2.04% |
1.75% |
$1,000,000 to $3,999,999 |
None |
None |
1.00% |
$4,000,000 to $24,999,999 |
None |
None |
0.50% |
$25,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B Purchases of $5.00 or less will not pay a sales charge.
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Investments in Class A shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
1.00% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
0.50% |
2 years or more |
0.00% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class A shares of one fund for Class A shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class A shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class T
|
Sales Charge |
|
|
|
As a % of |
As an |
Investment |
Up to $49,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
3.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
3.00% |
3.09% |
2.50% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
1.50% |
1.52% |
1.25% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
1.00% |
1.01% |
0.75% |
$1,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Investments in Class T shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 0.25%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class T shares of one fund for Class T shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class T shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
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Class A or Class T shares purchased by an individual or company through the Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, or Letter of Intent program may receive a reduced front-end sales charge according to the sales charge schedules above. To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction under one of these programs, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs. The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Combined Purchase and Rights of Accumulation program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account or for a single or parent-subsidiary group of "employee benefit plans" (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Letter of Intent program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)); an IRA or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).
Combined Purchase. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are a new shareholder, you may combine your purchase of Class A or Class T shares with purchases of: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iii) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Combined Purchase program, they must be made on the same day through one intermediary.
<R>Rights of Accumulation. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are an existing shareholder, you may add to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares the current value of your holdings in: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, (iii) Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iv) Class O shares of Advisor Diversified Stock Fund and Advisor Capital Development Fund, and (v) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. The current value of your holdings is determined at the NAV at the close of business on the day prior to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares. The current value of your holdings will be added to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program. For your purchases and holdings to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program, they must have been made through one intermediary.</r>
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Letter of Intent. You may receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction on your purchases of Class A and Class T shares made during a 13-month period by signing a Letter of Intent (Letter). You must file your Letter with Fidelity within 90 days of the start of your purchases toward completing your Letter. Each Class A or Class T purchase you make toward completing your Letter will be entitled to the reduced front-end sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter. Purchases of the following may be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter: (i) Class A and Class T shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares (except those acquired by exchange from Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund that had been previously exchanged from a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares), (ii) Class B and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iv) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. Reinvested income and capital gain distributions will not be considered purchases for the purpose of completing your Letter. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter, they must be made through one intermediary. Your initial purchase toward completing your Letter must be at least 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter. Fidelity will register Class A or Class T shares equal to 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter in your name and will hold those shares in escrow. You will earn income, dividends and capital gain distributions on escrowed Class A and Class T shares. The escrow will be released when you complete your Letter. You are not obligated to complete your Letter. If you do not complete your Letter, you must pay the increased front-end sales charges due. If you do not pay the increased front-end sales charges within 20 days after the date your Letter expires, Fidelity will redeem sufficient escrowed Class A or Class T shares to pay any applicable front-end sales charges. If you purchase more than the amount specified in your Letter and qualify for additional Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reductions, the front-end sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months and the surplus amount will be applied to your purchase of additional Class A or Class T shares at the then-current offering price applicable to the total investment.
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Detailed information about these programs also is available on www.advisor.fidelity.com. In order to obtain the benefit of a front-end sales charge reduction for which you may be eligible, you may need to inform your investment professional of other accounts you, your spouse, or your children maintain with your investment professional or other investment professionals from the same intermediary.
Class B shares may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
5% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
4% |
2 years to less than 3 years |
3% |
3 years to less than 4 years |
3% |
4 years to less than 5 years |
2% |
5 years to less than 6 years |
1% |
6 years to less than 7 yearsB |
0% |
A The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B After a maximum of seven years, Class B shares will convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund.
When exchanging Class B shares of one fund for Class B shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund, your Class B shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Except as provided below, investment professionals receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of sale, a concession equal to 4.00% of your purchase of Class B shares. For purchases of Class B shares through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
Class C shares may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 1.00%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Except as provided below, investment professionals will receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of the sale, a concession equal to 1.00% of your purchase of Class C shares. For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
The CDSC for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares will be calculated based on the lesser of the cost of each class's shares, as applicable, at the initial date of purchase or the value of those shares, as applicable, at redemption, not including any reinvested dividends or capital gains. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions will not be subject to a CDSC. In determining the applicability and rate of any CDSC at redemption, shares representing reinvested dividends and capital gains will be redeemed first, followed by those shares that have been held for the longest period of time.
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A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class A shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
5. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
6. Purchased to repay a loan against Class A or Class B shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
7. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class T shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased for a Fidelity or Fidelity Advisor account (including purchases by exchange) with the proceeds of a distribution from (i) an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans, 403(b) programs, or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans) that are invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds, or (ii) an employee benefit plan, a 403(b) program other than a Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) that is invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds. (Distributions other than those transferred to an IRA account must be transferred directly into a Fidelity account.);
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5. Purchased for any state, county, or city, or any governmental instrumentality, department, authority or agency;
6. Purchased by a current or former Trustee or officer of a Fidelity fund or a current or retired officer, director or regular employee of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (a Fidelity Trustee or employee), the spouse of a Fidelity Trustee or employee, a Fidelity Trustee or employee acting as custodian for a minor child, or a person acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
7. Purchased by a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) investing $100,000 or more;
8. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
9. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
10. Purchased for a charitable remainder trust or life income pool established for the benefit of a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code);
11. Purchased with distributions of income, principal, and capital gains from Fidelity Defined Trusts;
12. Purchased to repay a loan against Class T shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
13. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
Pursuant to Rule 22d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), FDC exercises its right to waive Class A's and Class T's front-end sales charge on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions or in connection with a fund's merger with or acquisition of any investment company or trust. FDC also exercises its right to waive Class A's front-end sales charge on purchases of $5.00 or less.
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The Class A or Class T CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. Held by insurance company separate accounts;
2. For plan loans or distributions or exchanges to non-Advisor fund investment options from employee benefit plans (except shares of SIMPLE IRA, SEP, and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs other than Fidelity Advisor 403(b) programs for which Fidelity or an affiliate serves as custodian;
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEPs, SARSEPs, and plans covering a sole-proprietor or self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans);
4. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund; or
5. On which a finder's fee was eligible to be paid to an investment professional at the time of purchase, but was not paid because payment was declined. (To determine your eligibility for this CDSC waiver, please ask your investment professional if he or she received a finder's fee at the time of purchase.)
The Class B or Class C CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. For disability or death, provided that the shares are sold within one year following the death or the initial determination of disability;
2. That are permitted without penalty at age 70 1/2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code from retirement plans or accounts (except Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs);
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs;
4. Through the Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program;
5. (Applicable to Class C only) From an employee benefit plan, 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan); or
6. (Applicable to Class C only) From an intermediary-sponsored managed account program.
You may be required to submit a waiver form with these transactions.
To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction or waiver, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
You may be required to notify Fidelity in advance of your redemption to qualify for a Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C CDSC waiver.
Information on sales charge reductions and waivers, including CDSC waivers, is available free of charge on www.advisor.fidelity.com.
Finder's Fees. Finder's fees may be paid to investment professionals who sell Class A and Class T shares in purchase amounts of $1 million or more. For Class A share purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 1.00% of the purchase amount for purchases of $1 million up to $4 million, 0.50% of the purchase amount for purchases of $4 million up to $25 million, and 0.25% of the purchase amount for purchases of $25 million or more. For Class T purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 0.25% of the purchase amount.
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<R>Investment professionals may be eligible for a finder's fee on the following purchases of Class A and Class T shares made through broker-dealers and banks: a trade that brings the value of the accumulated account(s) of an investor, including a 403(b) program or an employee benefit plan (except a SEP or SARSEP plan or a plan covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly a Keogh/H.R. 10 plan)), over $1 million; a trade for an investor with an accumulated account value of $1 million or more; and an incremental trade toward an investor's $1 million Letter. Accumulated account value for purposes of finder's fees eligibility is determined the same as it is for Rights of Accumulation. Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund are not counted for this purpose unless acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. For information, see "Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs" above.</R>
Finder's fees are not paid in connection with purchases of Class A or Class T shares by insurance company separate accounts or the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, or purchases of Class A or Class T shares made with the proceeds from the redemption of shares of any Fidelity fund.
To qualify to receive a finder's fee, an investment professional must notify Fidelity in advance, and may be required to enter into an agreement with FDC in order to receive the finder's fee.
Reinstatement Privilege. If you have sold all or part of your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares of the fund, you may reinvest an amount equal to all or a portion of the redemption proceeds in the same class of the fund or another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, at the NAV next determined after receipt in proper form of your investment order, provided that such reinvestment is made within 90 days of redemption. Under these circumstances, the dollar amount of the CDSC you paid, if any, on shares will be reimbursed to you by reinvesting that amount in Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares, as applicable. You must reinstate your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares into an account with the same registration. This privilege may be exercised only once by a shareholder with respect to the fund and certain restrictions may apply. For purposes of the CDSC schedule, the holding period will continue as if the Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares had not been redeemed.
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To qualify for the reinstatement privilege, you must notify Fidelity in writing in advance of your reinvestment.
Conversion Feature. After a maximum of seven years from the initial date of purchase, Class B shares and any capital appreciation associated with those shares convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund. Conversion to Class A shares will be made at NAV. At the time of conversion, a portion of the Class B shares bought through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains (Dividend Shares) will also convert to Class A shares. The portion of Dividend Shares that will convert is determined by the ratio of your converting Class B non-Dividend Shares to your total Class B non-Dividend Shares.
Class A has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class A is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Class A may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Currently, the Trustees have not approved such payments. The Trustees may approve 12b-1 (distribution) fee payments at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of Class A's average net assets when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class A shareholders to do so.
In addition, pursuant to the Class A plan, Class A pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class A's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Except as provided below, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services. For purchases of Class A shares on which a finder's fee was paid to intermediaries, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class T has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class T is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares. Class T may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Class T currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of its average net assets throughout the month. Class T's 12b-1 (distribution) fee rate may be increased only when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class T shareholders to do so.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares.
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In addition, pursuant to the Class T plan, Class T pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class T's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class B has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class B is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class B shares. Class B currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class B plan, Class B pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class B's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class C has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class C is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares. Class C currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class C plan, Class C pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class C's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Normally, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (distribution) fees to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
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Any fees paid out of each class's assets on an ongoing basis pursuant to a Distribution and Service Plan will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
In addition to the above payments, each plan specifically recognizes that FMR may make payments from its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources to FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of the applicable class's shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC or one or more affiliates, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
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<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.90</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
.17</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.93</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.10</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 51.01</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
8.76%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.50% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.40% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.38% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.76% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 1,018</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
185%</R> |
A <R>Annualized </R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. </R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. </R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007. </R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
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Appendix - continued
Advisor Materials - Class T
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.90</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
.11</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.87</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.98</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.89</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
8.51%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.80% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.65% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.62% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.18% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 707</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
185%</R> |
A <R>Annualized </R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges. </R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007. </R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
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Advisor Materials - Class B
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.90</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
.06</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.84</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.90</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.81</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
8.34%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.26% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.15% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.12% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.60% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 662</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
185%</R> |
A <R>Annualized </R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. </R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. </R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007. </R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
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Appendix - continued
Advisor Materials - Class C
<R>Year ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.90</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
.09</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.81</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.90</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.81</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
8.34%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.31% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.15% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.13% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.89% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 547</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
185%</R> |
A <R>Annualized </R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. </R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown. </R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge. </R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. </R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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. </R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds. </R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007. </R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
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Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
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The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
<R>1.835898.102 AMF-pro-0407</R>
Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Institutional Class
<R>(Fund 1793)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Institutional Class is a class of Materials Portfolio
(fidelity_logo_graphic)
82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Performance |
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Fee Table |
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Fund Basics |
Investment Details |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Account Features and Policies |
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Fund Services |
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<R>Appendix |
Financial Highlights</R> |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Prior to October 1, 2006, the fund was named Industrial Materials Portfolio, operated under certain different investment policies, and compared its performance to a different additional index. The fund's historical performance may not represent its current investment policies. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Performance history will be available for Institutional Class after Institutional Class has been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Materials </R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
1.75% |
-11.02% |
16.48% |
-5.43% |
7.77% |
1.03% |
50.32% |
13.04% |
14.32% |
19.47%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Materials: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
25.19% |
December 31, 2003</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-23.07% |
September 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
9.29% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
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<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Materials |
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</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
19.47% |
18.58% |
9.69%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
17.29% |
17.77% |
8.60%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
14.74% |
16.19% |
7.94%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Materials Index |
19.80% |
12.63% |
7.59%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Materials Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Materials companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund.</R>
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
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Institutional Class |
Sales charge (load) on purchases and reinvested distributions |
None |
Deferred sales charge (load) on redemptions |
None |
Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)A |
0.75% |
A A redemption fee may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.
Prospectus
Fund Summary - continued
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
|
Institutional Class |
Management fee |
0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None |
Other expensesA |
0.35% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
0.92% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B Effective December 12, 2006, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Institutional Class of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of its average net assets, exceed 1.15%. This arrangement may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that Institutional Class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and Institutional Class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:
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Institutional Class |
1 year |
$ 94 |
3 years |
$ 293 |
5 years |
$ 509 |
10 years |
$ 1,131 |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
Materials refers to industrial or agricultural materials and unfinished goods, such as chemicals, gases, metals, or other natural or synthetic materials.
These companies may include, for example, manufacturers of sand, lime, concrete and other building materials, metal, glass, plastic, or cardboard containers or packaging; producers of industrial and basic chemicals, including plastics, synthetic fibers, and commodity-based paints and pigments; fertilizer and other agriculture-related chemical products; companies that produce adhesives, sealants, and other high value-added chemicals; producers of aluminum and related materials; companies engaged in producing and extracting metals and minerals; producers of gold, iron, steel, and companies mining precious metals and minerals; and manufacturers of timber, related wood products, and paper.
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Prospectus
Fund Basics - continued
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.</R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
Prospectus
<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
The materials industries can be significantly affected by the level and volatility of commodity prices, the exchange value of the dollar, import controls, and worldwide competition. At times, worldwide production of materials has exceeded demand as a result of over-building or economic downturns, which has led to commodity price declines and unit price reductions. Companies in these industries can also be adversely affected by liability for environmental damage, depletion of resources, and mandated expenditures for safety and pollution control.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates Institutional Class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing Institutional Class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
Prospectus
For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Institutional Class shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Institutional Class shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
· Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) |
· Roth IRAs |
· Rollover IRAs |
· 401(k) Plans and certain other 401(a)-qualified plans |
· Keogh Plans |
· SIMPLE IRAs |
· Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEP-IRAs) |
· Salary Reduction SEP-IRAs (SARSEPs) |
Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
Prospectus
Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
Institutional Class shares are offered to:
1. Employee benefit plans investing through an intermediary. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Insurance company separate accounts;
3. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution and bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Current or former Trustees or officers of a Fidelity fund or current or retired officers, directors, or regular employees of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (Fidelity Trustee or employee), spouses of Fidelity Trustees or employees, Fidelity Trustees or employees acting as a custodian for a minor child, or persons acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
5. Qualified tuition programs for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or mutual funds managed by Fidelity or other parties;
6. Non-U.S. public and private retirement programs and non-U.S. insurance companies, if approved by Fidelity; and
7. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, and bank trust department health savings account programs.
The price to buy one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV. Institutional Class shares are sold without a sales charge.
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Your shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Institutional Class shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
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Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) investments through Portfolio Advisory ServicesSM , (ii) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts, (iii) investments through a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or (iv) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
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Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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The price to sell one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
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The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
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Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Key Information |
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Phone |
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Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
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Automatically |
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As an Institutional Class shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging your Institutional Class shares for Institutional Class shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for shares of Fidelity funds.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
|
<R>Fidelity Advisor Money Line |
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
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When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for Institutional Class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
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2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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<R>Duffy Fischer is manager of the fund, which he has managed since April 2007. Mr. Fischer joined Fidelity Investments in July 2006 as a research analyst. Previously, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager for Goldman Sachs & Co. from 1999 until 2006.</R>
<R>The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Fischer.</R>
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
<R>The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.</R>
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.56% of the fund's average net assets.
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
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The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
FDC distributes Institutional Class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares. This compensation may take the form of payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services and payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary. These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
Institutional Class has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) that recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenues, as well as its past profits or its resources from any other source, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Institutional Class. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
If payments made by FMR to FDC or to intermediaries under the Distribution and Service Plan were considered to be paid out of Institutional Class's assets on an ongoing basis, they might increase the cost of your investment and might cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand Institutional Class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Selected Per-Share Data and Ratios
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 G</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 46.90</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) D |
.08</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.92</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
4.00</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital D |
.01</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.91</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C |
8.55%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.06% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.06% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.04% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
.79% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 119</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate F |
185%</R> |
A <R> Annualized </R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
E <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
F <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
G <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
H <R>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 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.</R>
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Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
Fidelity, Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, Fidelity Advisor Money Line, and Directed Dividends are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.
Portfolio Advisory Services is a service mark of FMR Corp.
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
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Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Class A
<R>(Fund 1794)</R>
Class T
<R>(Fund 1797)</R>
Class B
<R>(Fund 1795)</R>
Class C
<R>(Fund 1796)</R>
Prospectus
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C are classes of Telecommunications Portfolio
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82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
Fund Summary |
Investment Summary |
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Performance |
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Fee Table |
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Fund Basics |
Investment Details |
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Valuing Shares |
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Shareholder Information |
Buying and Selling Shares |
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Exchanging Shares |
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Account Features and Policies |
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Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions |
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Tax Consequences |
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Fund Services |
Fund Management |
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Fund Distribution |
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<R>Appendix |
Financial Highlights</R> |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Performance history will be available for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C after Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Telecommunications </R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
25.83% |
41.04% |
66.60% |
-37.41% |
-27.97% |
-29.32% |
25.51% |
17.54% |
5.15% |
26.78%</R> |
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<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Telecommunications: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
36.60% |
December 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-29.29% |
June 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.24% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
Prospectus
<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Telecommunications |
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<R>Return Before Taxes |
26.78% |
6.81% |
6.36%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
26.56% |
6.69% |
4.99%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
17.67% |
5.87% |
4.97%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index |
37.26% |
2.31% |
3.91%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities. Class A's, Class T's, Class B's, and Class C's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C have higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Telecommunications Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund.</R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
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Class A |
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Class T |
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Class B |
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Class C</R> |
<R>Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)A |
5.75%B |
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3.50%C |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Maximum contingent deferred sales charge |
NoneF |
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NoneG |
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5.00%H |
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1.00%I</R> |
<R>Sales charge (load) on reinvested distributions |
None |
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None |
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None |
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None</R> |
<R>Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days |
0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75% |
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0.75%</R> |
A The actual sales charge may be higher due to rounding.
B Lower front-end sales charges for Class A may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
C Lower front-end sales charges for Class T may be available with purchase of $50,000 or more.
<R>D A redemption fee and/or a contingent deferred sales charge may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.</R>
<R>E The actual contingent deferred sales charge may be higher due to rounding.</R>
F Class A purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge that declines over 2 years from 1.00% to 0%.
G Class T purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge but may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge of 0.25% if redeemed less than one year after purchase.
H Declines over 6 years from 5.00% to 0%.
I On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
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Class A |
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Class T |
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Class B |
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Class C |
Management fee |
0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
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0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
0.25% |
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0.50% |
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1.00% |
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1.00% |
Other expensesA |
0.50% |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
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0.50% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
1.32% |
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1.57% |
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2.07% |
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2.07% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of their respective average net assets, exceed the following rates:</R>
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Class A |
Effective |
Class T |
Effective |
Class B |
Effective |
Class C |
Effective |
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1.40% |
12/12/06 |
1.65% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
2.15% |
12/12/06 |
These arrangements may be discontinued by FMR at any time.
Prospectus
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that each class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and each class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated and if you hold your shares:
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Class A |
Class T |
Class B |
Class C |
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Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
Sell All |
Hold |
1 year |
$ 701 |
$ 701 |
$ 504 |
$ 504 |
$ 710 |
$ 210 |
$ 310 |
$ 210 |
3 years |
$ 968 |
$ 968 |
$ 828 |
$ 828 |
$ 949 |
$ 649 |
$ 649 |
$ 649 |
5 years |
$ 1,255 |
$ 1,255 |
$ 1,175 |
$ 1,175 |
$ 1,314 |
$ 1,114 |
$ 1,114 |
$ 1,114 |
10 years |
$ 2,069 |
$ 2,069 |
$ 2,152 |
$ 2,152 |
$ 2,116A |
$ 2,116A |
$ 2,400 |
$ 2,400 |
A Reflects conversion to Class A shares after a maximum of seven years.
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications services or communications equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, providers of communications and high-density data transmission services and equipment; operators of fixed-line telecommunications networks; and providers of cellular or wireless communications services and equipment. In managing the fund, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) generally emphasizes communications services companies and not communications equipment companies.
FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
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Fund Basics - continued
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money. </R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
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The telecom services industries, particularly telephone operating companies, are subject to both federal and state government regulations of rates of return and services that may be offered. Many telecommunications companies fiercely compete for market share.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates each class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing each class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
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For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
· Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) |
· Roth IRAs |
· Rollover IRAs |
· 401(k) Plans and certain other 401(a)-qualified plans |
· Keogh Plans |
· SIMPLE IRAs |
· Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEP-IRAs) |
· Salary Reduction SEP-IRAs (SARSEPs) |
Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
Prospectus
Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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Shareholder Information - continued
The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
The price to buy one share of Class A or Class T is the class's offering price or the class's NAV, depending on whether you pay a front-end sales charge.
For Class B or Class C, the price to buy one share is the class's NAV. Class B and Class C shares are sold without a front-end sales charge, but may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) upon redemption.
If you pay a front-end sales charge, your price will be Class A's or Class T's offering price. When you buy Class A or Class T shares at the offering price, Fidelity deducts the appropriate sales charge and invests the rest in Class A or Class T shares of the fund. If you qualify for a front-end sales charge waiver, your price will be Class A's or Class T's NAV.
The offering price of Class A or Class T is its NAV plus the sales charge. The offering price is calculated by dividing Class A's or Class T's NAV by the difference between one and the applicable front-end sales charge percentage and rounding to the nearest cent.
The dollar amount of the sales charge for Class A or Class T is the difference between the offering price of the shares purchased and the NAV of those shares. Since the offering price per share is calculated to the nearest cent using standard rounding criteria, the percentage sales charge you actually pay may be higher or lower than the sales charge percentages shown in this prospectus due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Your investment professional can help you choose the class of shares that best suits your investment needs.
Your shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after your order is received in proper form.
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It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next offering price or NAV, as applicable, calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
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To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
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Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts or (ii) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
Purchase and account minimums are waived for purchases of Class T shares with distributions from a Fidelity Defined Trust account.
Purchase amounts of more than $49,999 will not be accepted for Class B shares.
Key Information |
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Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
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Automatically |
To Open an Account
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The price to sell one share of Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
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The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Any applicable CDSC is calculated based on your original redemption amount (before deducting any applicable redemption fee).
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
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You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As a Class A shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class A shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund.
As a Class T shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class T shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares at NAV or for Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund. If you purchased your Class T shares through certain investment professionals that have signed an agreement with FDC, you also have the privilege of exchanging your Class T shares for shares of Fidelity Capital Appreciation Fund.
As a Class B shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class B shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund.
As a Class C shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging Class C shares of the fund for the same class of shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
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The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
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Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
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When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, and any applicable CDSC, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for each class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
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2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in the same class of shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of certain identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
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The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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<R>Gavin Baker is manager of the fund, which he has managed since March 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1999, Mr. Baker has worked as an equity research analyst.</R>
<R>The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Baker.</R>
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
FDC distributes each class's shares.
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Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of class shares. This compensation may take the form of:
· sales charges and concessions
· distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees
· finder's fees
· payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services
· payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary
These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
You may pay a sales charge when you buy or sell your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
FDC collects the sales charge.
As described in detail on the following pages, you may be entitled to a waiver of your sales charge, or to pay a reduced sales charge, when you buy or sell Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares.
The front-end sales charge will be reduced for purchases of Class A and Class T shares according to the sales charge schedules below.
Sales Charges and Concessions - Class A
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Up to $49,999B |
5.75% |
6.10% |
5.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
4.50% |
4.71% |
3.75% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
2.75% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
2.00% |
2.04% |
1.75% |
$1,000,000 to $3,999,999 |
None |
None |
1.00% |
$4,000,000 to $24,999,999 |
None |
None |
0.50% |
$25,000,000 or more |
None |
None |
0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B Purchases of $5.00 or less will not pay a sales charge.
Investments in Class A shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
1.00% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
0.50% |
2 years or more |
0.00% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
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When exchanging Class A shares of one fund for Class A shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class A shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
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Up to $49,999 |
3.50% |
3.63% |
3.00% |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
3.00% |
3.09% |
2.50% |
$100,000 to $249,999 |
2.50% |
2.56% |
2.00% |
$250,000 to $499,999 |
1.50% |
1.52% |
1.25% |
$500,000 to $999,999 |
1.00% |
1.01% |
0.75% |
$1,000,000 or more |
None |
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0.25% |
A The actual sales charge you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Investments in Class T shares of $1 million or more may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 0.25%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
When exchanging Class T shares of one fund for Class T shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund, your Class T shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Class A or Class T shares purchased by an individual or company through the Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, or Letter of Intent program may receive a reduced front-end sales charge according to the sales charge schedules above. To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction under one of these programs, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs. The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Combined Purchase and Rights of Accumulation program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account or for a single or parent-subsidiary group of "employee benefit plans" (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). The following qualify as an "individual" or "company" for the purposes of determining eligibility for the Letter of Intent program: an individual, spouse, and their children under age 21 purchasing for his/her or their own account; a trustee, administrator, or other fiduciary purchasing for a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account (except SEP and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)); an IRA or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; and tax-exempt organizations (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).
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Combined Purchase. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are a new shareholder, you may combine your purchase of Class A or Class T shares with purchases of: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iii) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Combined Purchase program, they must be made on the same day through one intermediary.
<R>Rights of Accumulation. To receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction, if you are an existing shareholder, you may add to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares the current value of your holdings in: (i) Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (ii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, (iii) Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iv) Class O shares of Advisor Diversified Stock Fund and Advisor Capital Development Fund, and (v) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. The current value of your holdings is determined at the NAV at the close of business on the day prior to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares. The current value of your holdings will be added to your purchase of Class A or Class T shares for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program. For your purchases and holdings to be aggregated for the purpose of qualifying for the Rights of Accumulation program, they must have been made through one intermediary.</r>
Letter of Intent. You may receive a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction on your purchases of Class A and Class T shares made during a 13-month period by signing a Letter of Intent (Letter). You must file your Letter with Fidelity within 90 days of the start of your purchases toward completing your Letter. Each Class A or Class T purchase you make toward completing your Letter will be entitled to the reduced front-end sales charge applicable to the total investment indicated in the Letter. Purchases of the following may be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter: (i) Class A and Class T shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares (except those acquired by exchange from Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund that had been previously exchanged from a Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares), (ii) Class B and Class C shares of any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, (iii) Advisor B Class shares and Advisor C Class shares of Treasury Fund, and (iv) Class A Units (New and Old), Class B Units (New and Old), Class C Units, Class D Units, and Class P Units of the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan. Reinvested income and capital gain distributions will not be considered purchases for the purpose of completing your Letter. For your purchases to be aggregated for the purpose of completing your Letter, they must be made through one intermediary. Your initial purchase toward completing your Letter must be at least 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter. Fidelity will register Class A or Class T shares equal to 5% of the total investment specified in your Letter in your name and will hold those shares in escrow. You will earn income, dividends and capital gain distributions on escrowed Class A and Class T shares. The escrow will be released when you complete your Letter. You are not obligated to complete your Letter. If you do not complete your Letter, you must pay the increased front-end sales charges due. If you do not pay the increased front-end sales charges within 20 days after the date your Letter expires, Fidelity will redeem sufficient escrowed Class A or Class T shares to pay any applicable front-end sales charges. If you purchase more than the amount specified in your Letter and qualify for additional Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reductions, the front-end sales charge will be adjusted to reflect your total purchase at the end of 13 months and the surplus amount will be applied to your purchase of additional Class A or Class T shares at the then-current offering price applicable to the total investment.
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Detailed information about these programs also is available on www.advisor.fidelity.com. In order to obtain the benefit of a front-end sales charge reduction for which you may be eligible, you may need to inform your investment professional of other accounts you, your spouse, or your children maintain with your investment professional or other investment professionals from the same intermediary.
Class B shares may, upon redemption for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC based on the following schedule:
From Date |
Contingent Deferred |
Less than 1 year |
5% |
1 year to less than 2 years |
4% |
2 years to less than 3 years |
3% |
3 years to less than 4 years |
3% |
4 years to less than 5 years |
2% |
5 years to less than 6 years |
1% |
6 years to less than 7 yearsB |
0% |
A The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than those calculated using these percentages due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
B After a maximum of seven years, Class B shares will convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund.
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When exchanging Class B shares of one fund for Class B shares of another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or Advisor B Class shares of Treasury Fund, your Class B shares retain the CDSC schedule in effect when they were originally bought.
Except as provided below, investment professionals receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of sale, a concession equal to 4.00% of your purchase of Class B shares. For purchases of Class B shares through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
Class C shares may, upon redemption less than one year after purchase, for any reason, including failure to maintain the account minimum, be assessed a CDSC of 1.00%. The actual CDSC you pay may be higher or lower than that calculated using this percentage due to rounding. The impact of rounding may vary with the amount of your investment and the size of the class's NAV.
Except as provided below, investment professionals will receive as compensation from FDC, at the time of the sale, a concession equal to 1.00% of your purchase of Class C shares. For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, investment professionals do not receive a concession at the time of sale.
The CDSC for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares will be calculated based on the lesser of the cost of each class's shares, as applicable, at the initial date of purchase or the value of those shares, as applicable, at redemption, not including any reinvested dividends or capital gains. Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions will not be subject to a CDSC. In determining the applicability and rate of any CDSC at redemption, shares representing reinvested dividends and capital gains will be redeemed first, followed by those shares that have been held for the longest period of time.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class A shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
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4. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
5. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
6. Purchased to repay a loan against Class A or Class B shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
7. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
A front-end sales charge will not apply to the following Class T shares:
1. Purchased for an employee benefit plan. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Purchased for an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans (as defined above);
3. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution or bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Purchased for a Fidelity or Fidelity Advisor account (including purchases by exchange) with the proceeds of a distribution from (i) an insurance company separate account used to fund annuity contracts for employee benefit plans, 403(b) programs, or plans covering sole-proprietors (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans) that are invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds, or (ii) an employee benefit plan, a 403(b) program other than a Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) that is invested in Fidelity Advisor or Fidelity funds. (Distributions other than those transferred to an IRA account must be transferred directly into a Fidelity account.);
5. Purchased for any state, county, or city, or any governmental instrumentality, department, authority or agency;
6. Purchased by a current or former Trustee or officer of a Fidelity fund or a current or retired officer, director or regular employee of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (a Fidelity Trustee or employee), the spouse of a Fidelity Trustee or employee, a Fidelity Trustee or employee acting as custodian for a minor child, or a person acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
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7. Purchased by a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) investing $100,000 or more;
8. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund;
9. Purchased by a bank trust officer, registered representative, or other employee (or a member of one of their immediate families) of intermediaries having agreements with FDC. A member of the immediate family of a bank trust officer, a registered representative, or other employee of intermediaries having agreements with FDC, is a spouse of one of those individuals, an account for which one of those individuals is acting as custodian for a minor child, and a trust account that is registered for the sole benefit of a minor child of one of those individuals;
10. Purchased for a charitable remainder trust or life income pool established for the benefit of a charitable organization (as defined for purposes of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code);
11. Purchased with distributions of income, principal, and capital gains from Fidelity Defined Trusts;
12. Purchased to repay a loan against Class T shares held in the investor's Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program; or
13. Purchased by broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, or bank trust department health savings account programs.
Pursuant to Rule 22d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), FDC exercises its right to waive Class A's and Class T's front-end sales charge on shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions or in connection with a fund's merger with or acquisition of any investment company or trust. FDC also exercises its right to waive Class A's front-end sales charge on purchases of $5.00 or less.
The Class A or Class T CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. Held by insurance company separate accounts;
2. For plan loans or distributions or exchanges to non-Advisor fund investment options from employee benefit plans (except shares of SIMPLE IRA, SEP, and SARSEP plans and plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans)) and 403(b) programs other than Fidelity Advisor 403(b) programs for which Fidelity or an affiliate serves as custodian;
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEPs, SARSEPs, and plans covering a sole-proprietor or self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans);
4. Purchased by the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund; or
5. On which a finder's fee was eligible to be paid to an investment professional at the time of purchase, but was not paid because payment was declined. (To determine your eligibility for this CDSC waiver, please ask your investment professional if he or she received a finder's fee at the time of purchase.)
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The Class B or Class C CDSC will not apply to the redemption of shares:
1. For disability or death, provided that the shares are sold within one year following the death or the initial determination of disability;
2. That are permitted without penalty at age 70 1/2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code from retirement plans or accounts (except Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs);
3. For disability, payment of death benefits, or minimum required distributions starting at age 70 1/2 from Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Rollover IRAs;
4. Through the Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program;
5. (Applicable to Class C only) From an employee benefit plan, 403(b) program, or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan); or
6. (Applicable to Class C only) From an intermediary-sponsored managed account program.
You may be required to submit a waiver form with these transactions.
To qualify for a Class A or Class T front-end sales charge reduction or waiver, you must notify Fidelity in advance of your purchase.
You may be required to notify Fidelity in advance of your redemption to qualify for a Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C CDSC waiver.
Information on sales charge reductions and waivers, including CDSC waivers, is available free of charge on www.advisor.fidelity.com.
Finder's Fees. Finder's fees may be paid to investment professionals who sell Class A and Class T shares in purchase amounts of $1 million or more. For Class A share purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 1.00% of the purchase amount for purchases of $1 million up to $4 million, 0.50% of the purchase amount for purchases of $4 million up to $25 million, and 0.25% of the purchase amount for purchases of $25 million or more. For Class T purchases, investment professionals may be compensated at the time of purchase with a finder's fee at the rate of 0.25% of the purchase amount.
<R>Investment professionals may be eligible for a finder's fee on the following purchases of Class A and Class T shares made through broker-dealers and banks: a trade that brings the value of the accumulated account(s) of an investor, including a 403(b) program or an employee benefit plan (except a SEP or SARSEP plan or a plan covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly a Keogh/H.R. 10 plan)), over $1 million; a trade for an investor with an accumulated account value of $1 million or more; and an incremental trade toward an investor's $1 million Letter. Accumulated account value for purposes of finder's fees eligibility is determined the same as it is for Rights of Accumulation. Daily Money Class shares of Treasury Fund, Prime Fund, or Tax-Exempt Fund are not counted for this purpose unless acquired by exchange from any Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares. For information, see "Combined Purchase, Rights of Accumulation, and Letter of Intent Programs" above.</R>
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Finder's fees are not paid in connection with purchases of Class A or Class T shares by insurance company separate accounts or the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, or purchases of Class A or Class T shares made with the proceeds from the redemption of shares of any Fidelity fund.
To qualify to receive a finder's fee, an investment professional must notify Fidelity in advance, and may be required to enter into an agreement with FDC in order to receive the finder's fee.
Reinstatement Privilege. If you have sold all or part of your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares of the fund, you may reinvest an amount equal to all or a portion of the redemption proceeds in the same class of the fund or another Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares, at the NAV next determined after receipt in proper form of your investment order, provided that such reinvestment is made within 90 days of redemption. Under these circumstances, the dollar amount of the CDSC you paid, if any, on shares will be reimbursed to you by reinvesting that amount in Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares, as applicable. You must reinstate your Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares into an account with the same registration. This privilege may be exercised only once by a shareholder with respect to the fund and certain restrictions may apply. For purposes of the CDSC schedule, the holding period will continue as if the Class A, Class T, Class B, or Class C shares had not been redeemed.
To qualify for the reinstatement privilege, you must notify Fidelity in writing in advance of your reinvestment.
Conversion Feature. After a maximum of seven years from the initial date of purchase, Class B shares and any capital appreciation associated with those shares convert automatically to Class A shares of the fund. Conversion to Class A shares will be made at NAV. At the time of conversion, a portion of the Class B shares bought through the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains (Dividend Shares) will also convert to Class A shares. The portion of Dividend Shares that will convert is determined by the ratio of your converting Class B non-Dividend Shares to your total Class B non-Dividend Shares.
Class A has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class A is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class A shares. Class A may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Currently, the Trustees have not approved such payments. The Trustees may approve 12b-1 (distribution) fee payments at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of Class A's average net assets when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class A shareholders to do so.
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In addition, pursuant to the Class A plan, Class A pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class A's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Except as provided below, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services. For purchases of Class A shares on which a finder's fee was paid to intermediaries, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class T has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class T is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares. Class T may pay this 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.50% of its average net assets, or such lesser amount as the Trustees may determine from time to time. Class T currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of its average net assets throughout the month. Class T's 12b-1 (distribution) fee rate may be increased only when the Trustees believe that it is in the best interests of Class T shareholders to do so.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class T shares.
In addition, pursuant to the Class T plan, Class T pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class T's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Class B has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class B is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class B shares. Class B currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class B plan, Class B pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class B's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
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Class C has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, Class C is authorized to pay FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee as compensation for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares. Class C currently pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (distribution) fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average net assets throughout the month.
In addition, pursuant to the Class C plan, Class C pays FDC a monthly 12b-1 (service) fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of Class C's average net assets throughout the month for providing shareholder support services.
Normally, after the first year of investment, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (distribution) fees to intermediaries (such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers), including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of the 12b-1 (service) fee to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
For purchases of Class C shares made for an intermediary-sponsored managed account program, employee benefit plan, 403(b) program or plan covering a sole-proprietor (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plan) or through reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions, during the first year of investment and thereafter, FDC may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (distribution) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing services intended to result in the sale of Class C shares and may reallow up to the full amount of this 12b-1 (service) fee paid by such shares to intermediaries, including its affiliates, for providing shareholder support services.
Any fees paid out of each class's assets on an ongoing basis pursuant to a Distribution and Service Plan will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
In addition to the above payments, each plan specifically recognizes that FMR may make payments from its management fee revenue, past profits, or other resources to FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of the applicable class's shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC or one or more affiliates, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
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<R>The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Advisor Telecommunications - Class A
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.74</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.15</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.15</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.89</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
6.60%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F,I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.23% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.23% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.22% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.03)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 658</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
162%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Advisor Telecommunications - Class T
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.74</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.02) </R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.14</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.12</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
-J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.86</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
6.54%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
1.54% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
1.54% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
1.53% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.24)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
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<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 560</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
162%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Advisor Telecommunications - Class B
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.74</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.05) </R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.11</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.06</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.80</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
6.41%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.05% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.05% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.05% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.49)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 291</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
162%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Advisor Telecommunications - Class C
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 H</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.74</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) E |
(.07) </R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.14</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.07</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital E |
- J</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.81</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C, D |
6.43%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets F, I |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
2.07% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
2.07% A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
2.06% A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
(.65)% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 332</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate G |
162%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.</R>
E <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
F <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
G <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
H <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
I <R>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 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.</R>
J <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
<R>Fidelity, Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, Fidelity Advisor Money Line, and Directed Dividends are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.</R>
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
<R>1.835913.102 ATLC-pro-0407</R>
Like securities of all mutual funds, these securities have not been approved or disapproved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission has not determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Fidelity Advisor
Fund
Institutional Class
<R>(Fund 1798)</R>
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<R>April 28, 2007</R>
Institutional Class is a class of Telecommunications Portfolio
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82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
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Financial Highlights</R> |
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Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Principal Investment Risks
In addition, the fund is considered non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a more diversified fund.
An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money.
<R>The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the fund's performance from year to year, as represented by the performance of the original class of shares of the fund, and compares the performance of the original class of shares of the fund to the performance of a market index and an additional index over various periods of time. Returns (before and after taxes) are based on past results and are not an indication of future performance. </R>
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Fund Summary - continued
Performance history will be available for Institutional Class after Institutional Class has been in operation for one calendar year.
<R>Telecommunications </R> |
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<R>Calendar Years |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006</R> |
<R> |
25.83% |
41.04% |
66.60% |
-37.41% |
-27.97% |
-29.32% |
25.51% |
17.54% |
5.15% |
26.78%</R> |
<R></R>
<R>During the periods shown in the chart for Telecommunications: |
Returns |
Quarter ended</R> |
<R>Highest Quarter Return |
36.60% |
December 31, 2002</R> |
<R>Lowest Quarter Return |
-29.29% |
June 30, 2002</R> |
<R>Year-to-Date Return |
6.24% |
March 31, 2007</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
<R>After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, but do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. After-tax returns for the original class of shares of the fund are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may be higher than other returns for the same period due to a tax benefit of realizing a capital loss upon the sale of fund shares. Actual after-tax returns may differ depending on your individual circumstances. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement.</R>
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<R>For the periods ended |
Past 1 |
Past 5 |
Past 10 |
<R>Telecommunications |
|
|
</R> |
<R>Return Before Taxes |
26.78% |
6.81% |
6.36%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions |
26.56% |
6.69% |
4.99%</R> |
<R>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares |
17.67% |
5.87% |
4.97%</R> |
<R>S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
15.79% |
6.19% |
8.42%</R> |
<R>MSCI® US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index |
37.26% |
2.31% |
3.91%</R> |
<R>The returns shown above are for the original class of shares of the fund, which is not available through this prospectus. Institutional Class would have substantially similar annual returns to the original class because the class is invested in the same portfolio of securities. Institutional Class's returns will be lower than the original class's returns to the extent that Institutional Class has higher expenses.</R>
Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®) is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation to represent U.S. equity performance.
Morgan Stanley Capital InternationalSM (MSCI®) U.S. Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of Telecommunications Services companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Large Cap 300, Mid Cap 450, and Small Cap 1750 Indexes.
<R>The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy, hold, or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund.</R>
Shareholder fees (paid by the investor directly)
|
Institutional Class |
Sales charge (load) on purchases and reinvested distributions |
None |
Deferred sales charge (load) on redemptions |
None |
Redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days (as a % of amount redeemed)A |
0.75% |
A A redemption fee may be charged when you sell your shares or if your shares are redeemed because your account falls below the account minimum for any reason, including solely due to declines in net asset value per share.
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Fund Summary - continued
Annual operating expenses (paid from class assets)
|
Institutional Class |
Management fee |
0.57% |
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees |
None |
Other expensesA |
0.31% |
Total annual class operating expensesB |
0.88% |
A Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
<R>B Effective December 12, 2006, FMR has voluntarily agreed to reimburse Institutional Class of the fund to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, and acquired fund fees and expenses, if any), as a percentage of its average net assets, exceed 1.15%. This arrangement may be discontinued by FMR at any time.</R>
This example helps you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
Let's say, hypothetically, that Institutional Class's annual return is 5% and that your shareholder fees and Institutional Class's annual operating expenses are exactly as described in the fee table. This example illustrates the effect of fees and expenses, but is not meant to suggest actual or expected fees and expenses or returns, all of which may vary. For every $10,000 you invested, here's how much you would pay in total expenses if you sell all of your shares at the end of each time period indicated:
|
Institutional Class |
1 year |
$ 90 |
3 years |
$ 281 |
5 years |
$ 488 |
10 years |
$ 1,084 |
Prospectus
Investment Objective
The fund seeks capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The fund invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications services or communications equipment. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in these activities.
These companies may include, for example, providers of communications and high-density data transmission services and equipment; operators of fixed-line telecommunications networks; and providers of cellular or wireless communications services and equipment. In managing the fund, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) generally emphasizes communications services companies and not communications equipment companies.
FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
FMR normally invests the fund's assets primarily in common stocks.
The fund may invest in domestic and foreign securities. Foreign stocks may make up a majority of the fund's assets at times.
In addition to concentrating on particular industries, the fund may invest a significant percentage of its assets in relatively few companies and may invest up to 25% in a single company. The fund is considered non-diversified.
In buying and selling securities for the fund, FMR relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates, and management.
In addition to the principal investment strategies discussed above, FMR may lend the fund's securities to broker-dealers or other institutions to earn income for the fund.
FMR may also use various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts and exchange traded funds, to increase or decrease the fund's exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect security values. If FMR's strategies do not work as intended, the fund may not achieve its objective.
The fund has a policy of investing primarily in companies engaged in specified activities. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder vote. The fund also has a policy of normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in specified activities. This policy can be changed without a vote only upon 60 days' prior notice to shareholders of the fund.
Description of Principal Security Types
Equity securities represent an ownership interest, or the right to acquire an ownership interest, in an issuer. Different types of equity securities provide different voting and dividend rights and priority in the event of the bankruptcy of the issuer. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.
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Fund Basics - continued
Principal Investment Risks
<R>Many factors affect the fund's performance. The fund's share price changes daily based on changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The fund's reaction to these events will be affected by the types of securities in which the fund invests, the financial condition, industry and economic sector, and geographic location of an issuer, and the fund's level of investment in the securities of that issuer. Because FMR concentrates the fund's investments in a particular group of related industries, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that group of industries and could be more volatile than the performance of less concentrated funds. In addition, because FMR may invest a significant percentage of the assets of the fund in a single issuer, the fund's performance could be closely tied to that one issuer and could be more volatile than the performance of more diversified funds. When you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you paid for them, which means that you could lose money. </R>
The following factors can significantly affect the fund's performance:
<R>Stock Market Volatility. The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political, market, and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Different parts of the market and different types of equity securities can react differently to these developments. For example, large cap stocks can react differently from small cap stocks, and "growth" stocks can react differently from "value" stocks. Issuer, political, or economic developments can affect a single issuer, issuers within an industry or economic sector or geographic region, or the market as a whole. Terrorism and related geo-political risks have led, and may in the future lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.</r>
Foreign Exposure. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets. All of these factors can make foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can perform differently from the U.S. market.
<R>Industry Concentration. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments.</r>
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The telecom services industries, particularly telephone operating companies, are subject to both federal and state government regulations of rates of return and services that may be offered. Many telecommunications companies fiercely compete for market share.
Issuer-Specific Changes. Changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Smaller issuers can have more limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, FMR may temporarily use a different investment strategy for defensive purposes. If FMR does so, different factors could affect the fund's performance and the fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The fund is open for business each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open.
A class's net asset value per share (NAV) is the value of a single share. Fidelity normally calculates Institutional Class's NAV as of the close of business of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. However, NAV may be calculated earlier if trading on the NYSE is restricted or as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund's assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing Institutional Class's NAV.
To the extent that the fund's assets are traded in other markets on days when the fund is not open for business, the value of the fund's assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the fund's assets may not occur on days when the fund is open for business.
The fund's assets are valued primarily on the basis of market quotations or official closing prices. Certain short-term securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost. If market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or do not accurately reflect fair value for a security or if a security's value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, that security will be valued by another method that the Board of Trustees believes accurately reflects fair value in accordance with the Board's fair value pricing policies. For example, arbitrage opportunities may exist when trading in a portfolio security or securities is halted and does not resume before the fund calculates its NAV. These arbitrage opportunities may enable short-term traders to dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Securities trading in overseas markets present time zone arbitrage opportunities when events affecting portfolio security values occur after the close of the overseas market but prior to the close of the U.S. market. Fair value pricing will be used for high yield debt and floating rate loans when available pricing information is determined to be stale or for other reasons not to accurately reflect fair value. To the extent the fund invests in other open-end funds, the fund will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the underlying funds in which it invests as described in the underlying funds' prospectuses. The fund may invest in other Fidelity funds that use the same fair value pricing policies as the fund or in Fidelity money market funds. A security's valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. Fair valuation of a fund's portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of the fund's NAV by short-term traders. While the fund has policies regarding excessive trading, these too may not be effective to prevent short-term NAV arbitrage trading, particularly in regard to omnibus accounts.
Prospectus
For account, product, and service information, please call 1-877-208-0098 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday).
Please use the following addresses:
Buying or Selling Shares
Fidelity Investments
P.O. Box 770002
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0081
Overnight Express
Fidelity Investments
100 Crosby Parkway
Covington, KY 41015
You may buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a retirement account or an investment professional. When you invest through a retirement account or an investment professional, the procedures for buying, selling, and exchanging Institutional Class shares of the fund and the account features and policies may differ. Additional fees may also apply to your investment in Institutional Class shares of the fund, including a transaction fee if you buy or sell Institutional Class shares of the fund through a broker or other investment professional.
Certain methods of contacting Fidelity, such as by telephone, may be unavailable or delayed (for example, during periods of unusual market activity).
The different ways to set up (register) your account with Fidelity are listed in the following table.
Ways to Set Up Your Account |
Individual or Joint Tenant For your general investment needs |
Retirement For tax-advantaged retirement savings |
· Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) |
· Roth IRAs |
· Rollover IRAs |
· 401(k) Plans and certain other 401(a)-qualified plans |
· Keogh Plans |
· SIMPLE IRAs |
· Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEP-IRAs) |
· Salary Reduction SEP-IRAs (SARSEPs) |
Gifts or Transfers to a Minor (UGMA, UTMA) To invest for a child's education or other future needs |
Trust For money being invested by a trust |
Business or Organization For investment needs of corporations, associations, partnerships, or other groups |
The fund may reject for any reason, or cancel as permitted or required by law, any purchase orders, including exchanges.
For example, the fund may reject any purchase orders, including exchanges, from market timers or investors that, in FMR's opinion, may be disruptive to the fund.
Frequent purchases and sales of fund shares can harm shareholders in various ways, including reducing the returns to long-term shareholders by increasing costs to the fund (such as brokerage commissions), disrupting portfolio management strategies, and diluting the value of the shares of long-term shareholders in cases in which fluctuations in markets are not fully priced into the fund's NAV. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures designed to discourage excessive or short-term trading of fund shares. However, there is the risk that the fund's policies and procedures will prove ineffective in whole or in part to detect or prevent frequent trading. The fund may alter its policies at any time without prior notice to shareholders.
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Shareholder Information - continued
There is no minimum holding period and shareholders can sell their shares at any time. Shareholders will ordinarily comply with the fund's policies regarding excessive trading by allowing 90 days to pass after each investment before they sell or exchange from the fund. The fund may take action if shares are held longer than 90 days if the trading is disruptive for other reasons such as unusually large trade size. The fund reserves the right, but does not have the obligation, to reject any purchase or exchange transaction at any time. In addition, the fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges at any time or conditions that are more restrictive on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading than those that are otherwise stated in this prospectus. In addition to these policies, the fund imposes a short-term redemption fee on redemptions from the fund which is discussed in "Selling Shares."
Excessive trading activity is measured by the number of roundtrip transactions in a shareholder's account. A roundtrip transaction occurs when a shareholder buys and then sells shares of a fund within 30 days. Shareholders are limited to two roundtrip transactions per fund within any rolling 90-day period, subject to an overall limit of four roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds over a rolling 12-month period. Roundtrip transactions are counted at the shareholder account level for this purpose and each class of a multiple class fund is treated separately. Transactions of $1,000 or less, systematic withdrawal and/or contribution programs, mandatory retirement distributions, and transactions initiated by a plan sponsor will not count toward the roundtrip limits. For employer-sponsored retirement plans, only participant directed exchanges will count toward the roundtrip limits.
Shareholders with two or more roundtrip transactions in a single fund within a rolling 90-day period will be blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of the fund for 85 days. Shareholders with four or more roundtrip transactions across all Fidelity funds within any rolling 12-month period will be blocked for 85 days from additional purchases or exchange purchases across all Fidelity funds. Any roundtrip within 12 months of the expiration of a multi-fund block will initiate another multi-fund block for an 85-day period. For repeat offenders, FMR may, but does not have the obligation to, impose long-term or permanent blocks on purchase or exchange purchase transactions in any account under the shareholder's common control at any time, other than a participant's account held through an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Employer-sponsored retirement plan participants whose activity triggers a purchase or exchange block will be permitted one trade every calendar quarter. In the event of a block, employer and participant contributions and loan repayments by the participant may still be invested in the fund.
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Qualified wrap programs will be monitored by matching the adviser's orders for purchase, exchange, or sale transactions in fund shares to determine if the adviser's orders comply with the fund's frequent trading policies. Additions to and withdrawals from a qualified wrap program by the adviser's client will not be matched with transactions initiated by the adviser. Therefore if the adviser buys shares of a fund and an individual client subsequently sells shares of the same fund within 30 days, the client's transaction is not matched with the adviser's and therefore does not count as a roundtrip. However, client initiated transactions are subject to the fund's policies on frequent trading and individual clients will be subject to restrictions due to their frequent trading in a wrap account. Excessive trading by an adviser will lead to fund blocks and the wrap program will cease to be a qualified wrap program. If the wrap program is blocked from making additional purchases or exchange purchases of a fund because of excessive trading by the adviser the wrap program will no longer be considered qualified and any transaction whether initiated by the adviser or the client will be matched when counting roundtrips. Wrap account client purchases and sale transactions will be monitored under the fund's monitoring policy as though the wrap clients were fund shareholders. A qualified wrap program is: (i) a program whose adviser certifies that it has investment discretion over $100 million or more in client assets invested in mutual funds at the time of the certification, (ii) a program in which the adviser directs transactions in the accounts participating in the program in concert with changes in a model portfolio, and (iii) managed by an adviser who agrees to give FMR sufficient information to permit FMR to identify the individual accounts in the wrap program.
The fund's excessive trade monitoring policy described above does not apply to transactions initiated by the trustee or adviser to a donor-advised charitable gift fund, qualified fund-of-fund(s) or other strategy funds, or omnibus accounts. Trustees or advisers of donor-advised charitable gift funds must certify to the fund's satisfaction that they either work from an asset allocation model or direct transactions in their accounts in concert with changes in a model portfolio and that participants are limited in their ability to influence investments by the trust. A qualified fund-of-fund(s) is a mutual fund, qualified tuition program, or other strategy fund consisting of qualified plan assets that either applies the Fidelity fund's policies on frequent trading to shareholders at the fund-of-fund(s) level, or demonstrates that the fund-of-fund(s) has policies designed to control frequent trading and that they are reasonably likely to be effective as determined by the Fidelity fund's Treasurer. The adviser to the fund-of-fund(s) must also demonstrate to the Fidelity fund's Treasurer that its investment strategy will not lead to excessive trading. Omnibus accounts are maintained by intermediaries acting on behalf of multiple investors whose individual trades are not ordinarily disclosed to the fund. Short-term trading by these investors is likely to go undetected by the fund and may increase costs and disrupt portfolio management. The fund will monitor aggregate trading in qualified fund-of-funds and known omnibus accounts to attempt to identify disruptive trades, focusing on transactions in excess of $250,000. There is no assurance that these policies will be effective, or will successfully detect or deter market timing.
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Shareholder Information - continued
The fund's Treasurer is authorized to suspend the fund's policies during periods of severe market turbulence or national emergency.
The fund does not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares by investors, except as provided under the fund's policies with respect to known omnibus accounts, qualified fund-of-fund(s), qualified wrap accounts, donor-advised charitable gift funds, and 30 day roundtrips.
Institutional Class shares are offered to:
1. Employee benefit plans investing through an intermediary. For this purpose, employee benefit plans generally include profit sharing, 401(k), and 403(b) plans, but do not include: IRAs; SIMPLE, SEP, or SARSEP plans; plans covering self-employed individuals and their employees (formerly Keogh/H.R. 10 plans); health savings accounts; or plans investing through the Fidelity Advisor 403(b) program;
2. Insurance company separate accounts;
3. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution and bank trust department managed account programs that charge an asset-based fee;
4. Current or former Trustees or officers of a Fidelity fund or current or retired officers, directors, or regular employees of FMR Corp. or Fidelity International Limited (FIL) or their direct or indirect subsidiaries (Fidelity Trustee or employee), spouses of Fidelity Trustees or employees, Fidelity Trustees or employees acting as a custodian for a minor child, or persons acting as trustee of a trust for the sole benefit of the minor child of a Fidelity Trustee or employee;
5. Qualified tuition programs for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or mutual funds managed by Fidelity or other parties;
6. Non-U.S. public and private retirement programs and non-U.S. insurance companies, if approved by Fidelity; and
7. Broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance company, trust institution, and bank trust department health savings account programs.
The price to buy one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV. Institutional Class shares are sold without a sales charge.
Your shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form.
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to buy shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to buy shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be bought at the next NAV calculated after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
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The fund may stop offering shares completely or may offer shares only on a limited basis, for a period of time or permanently.
When you place an order to buy shares, note the following:
Institutional Class shares can be bought or sold through investment professionals using an automated order placement and settlement system that guarantees payment for orders on a specified date.
Certain financial institutions that meet creditworthiness criteria established by Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of customers by phone, with payment to follow no later than close of business on the next business day. If payment is not received by that time, the order will be canceled and the financial institution will be liable for any losses.
Minimums |
|
To Open an Account |
$2,500 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
$500 |
Through regular investment plansB |
$100 |
To Add to an Account |
$100 |
Minimum Balance |
$1,000 |
For certain Fidelity Advisor retirement accountsA |
None |
A Fidelity Advisor Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Rollover IRA, SEP-IRA, and Keogh accounts.
B An account may be opened with a minimum of $100, provided that a regular investment plan is established at the time the account is opened.
There is no minimum account balance or initial or subsequent purchase minimum for (i) investments through Portfolio Advisory ServicesSM , (ii) certain Fidelity retirement accounts funded through salary deduction, or accounts opened with the proceeds of distributions from such retirement accounts, (iii) investments through a mutual fund or a qualified tuition program for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager, or (iv) certain mutual fund wrap program accounts. An eligible wrap program must offer asset allocation services, charge an asset-based fee to its participants for asset allocation and/or other advisory services, and meet trading and other operational requirements under an appropriate agreement with FDC. In addition, the fund may waive or lower purchase minimums in other circumstances.
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Shareholder Information - continued
Key Information |
|
Phone |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Mail |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
In Person |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Wire |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
Automatically |
To Open an Account
To Add to an Account
|
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The price to sell one share of Institutional Class is the class's NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable.
If you sell your shares after holding them less than 30 days, a 0.75% short-term redemption fee may be deducted from the redemption amount. For this purpose, shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest as being redeemed last. The fees are paid to the fund, not Fidelity, and are designed to help offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term shareholder trading.
The short-term redemption fee does not apply to: (i) redemptions of shares acquired by reinvesting dividends and distributions; (ii) rollovers, transfers, and changes of account registration within the fund, or transfers between classes of a multiple class fund as long as the money never leaves the fund; and (iii) redemptions in kind.
The fund also permits waivers of the short-term redemption fee for the following transactions:
The application of short-term redemption fees and waivers may vary among intermediaries and certain intermediaries may not apply the waivers listed above. If you purchase or sell fund shares through an intermediary, you should contact your intermediary for more information on whether the short-term redemption fee will be applied to redemptions of your shares.
The fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the short-term redemption fee or waivers at any time. Investment advisers or their affiliates may pay short-term redemption fees on behalf of investors in managed accounts. Unitized group accounts consisting of qualified plan assets may be treated as a single account for redemption fee purposes.
Fidelity seeks to identify intermediaries that hold fund shares in omnibus accounts and will refuse their purchase orders if they do not agree to track and remit short-term redemption fees based on the transactions of underlying investors. There are no assurances that Fidelity will successfully identify all intermediaries or that the intermediaries will properly assess short-term redemption fees.
Your shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated after your order is received in proper form, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable. Normally, redemptions will be processed by the next business day, but it may take up to seven days to pay the redemption proceeds if making immediate payment would adversely affect the fund.
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Shareholder Information - continued
It is the responsibility of your investment professional to transmit your order to sell shares to Fidelity before the close of business on the day you place your order.
The fund has authorized certain intermediaries and mutual funds for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment manager to accept orders to sell shares on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries or mutual funds receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the fund, and shares will be sold at the next NAV calculated, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, after the order is received by the authorized intermediary or mutual fund.
Certain requests must include a signature guarantee. It is designed to protect you and Fidelity from fraud. Your request must be made in writing and include a signature guarantee if any of the following situations apply:
You should be able to obtain a signature guarantee from a bank, broker, dealer, credit union (if authorized under state law), securities exchange or association, clearing agency, or savings association. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.
When you place an order to sell shares, note the following:
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Key Information |
|
Phone |
|
Mail |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
|
In Person |
Individual, Joint Tenant, Sole Proprietorship, UGMA, UTMA
Retirement Account
Trust
Business or Organization
Executor, Administrator, Conservator, Guardian
|
Automatically |
|
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Shareholder Information - continued
An exchange involves the redemption of all or a portion of the shares of one fund and the purchase of shares of another fund.
As an Institutional Class shareholder, you have the privilege of exchanging your Institutional Class shares for Institutional Class shares of other Fidelity funds that offer Advisor classes of shares or for shares of Fidelity funds.
However, you should note the following policies and restrictions governing exchanges:
The fund may terminate or modify the exchange privilege in the future.
Other funds may have different exchange restrictions and minimums, and may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% of the amount exchanged. Check each fund's prospectus for details.
The following features are available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
Automatic Investment and Withdrawal Programs. Fidelity offers convenient services that let you automatically transfer money into your account, between accounts, or out of your account. While automatic investment programs do not guarantee a profit and will not protect you against loss in a declining market, they can be an excellent way to invest for retirement, a home, educational expenses, and other long-term financial goals. Automatic withdrawal or exchange programs can be a convenient way to provide a consistent income flow or to move money between your investments.
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Investment Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Minimum $100 |
Frequency Monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
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Fidelity Advisor Systematic Withdrawal Program |
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Minimum $100 |
Maximum $50,000 |
Frequency Monthly, quarterly, |
Procedures
|
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Shareholder Information - continued
Other Features. The following other features are also available to buy and sell shares of the fund.
<R>Wire |
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<R>Fidelity Advisor Money Line |
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The following policies apply to you as a shareholder.
Statements and reports that Fidelity sends to you include the following:
To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses may be mailed, even if more than one person in a household holds shares of the fund. Call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 if you need additional copies of financial reports or prospectuses. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.
You may initiate many transactions by telephone or electronically. Fidelity will not be responsible for any loss, cost, expense, or other liability resulting from unauthorized transactions if it follows reasonable security procedures designed to verify the identity of the investor. Fidelity will request personalized security codes or other information, and may also record calls. For transactions conducted through the Internet, Fidelity recommends the use of an Internet browser with 128-bit encryption. You should verify the accuracy of your confirmation statements upon receipt and notify Fidelity immediately of any discrepancies in your account activity. If you do not want the ability to sell and exchange by telephone, call Fidelity for instructions. Additional documentation may be required from corporations, associations, and certain fiduciaries.
Prospectus
When you sign your account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security or taxpayer identification number (TIN) is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you violate IRS regulations, the IRS can require the fund to withhold an amount subject to the applicable backup withholding rate from your taxable distributions and redemptions.
You may also be asked to provide additional information in order for Fidelity to verify your identity in accordance with requirements under anti-money laundering regulations. Accounts may be restricted and/or closed, and the monies withheld, pending verification of this information or as otherwise required under these and other federal regulations.
If your account balance falls below $1,000 for any reason, including solely due to declines in NAV, you will be given 30 days' notice to reestablish the minimum balance. If you do not increase your balance, Fidelity may close your account and send the proceeds to you. Your shares will be sold at the NAV, minus the short-term redemption fee, if applicable, on the day your account is closed. Accounts not subject to account minimums will not be closed for failure to maintain a minimum balance.
Fidelity may charge a fee for certain services, such as providing historical account documents.
Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions
The fund earns dividends, interest, and other income from its investments, and distributes this income (less expenses) to shareholders as dividends. The fund also realizes capital gains from its investments, and distributes these gains (less any losses) to shareholders as capital gain distributions.
The fund normally pays dividends and capital gain distributions in April and December.
When you open an account, specify on your application how you want to receive your distributions. The following distribution options are available for Institutional Class:
1. Reinvestment Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. If you do not indicate a choice on your application, you will be assigned this option.
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2. Income-Earned Option. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund. Your dividends will be paid in cash.
3. Cash Option. Your dividends and capital gain distributions will be paid in cash.
4. Directed Dividends® Option. Your dividends will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds. Your capital gain distributions will be automatically invested in Institutional Class shares of another identically registered Fidelity fund that offers Advisor classes of shares or shares of identically registered Fidelity funds, automatically reinvested in additional Institutional Class shares of the fund, or paid in cash.
Not all distribution options are available for every account. If the option you prefer is not listed on your account application, or if you want to change your current option, contact your investment professional directly or call Fidelity.
If you elect to receive distributions paid in cash by check and the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver your checks, your distribution option may be converted to the Reinvestment Option. You will not receive interest on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks.
As with any investment, your investment in the fund could have tax consequences for you. If you are not investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account, you should consider these tax consequences.
Taxes on distributions. Distributions you receive from the fund are subject to federal income tax, and may also be subject to state or local taxes.
For federal tax purposes, certain of the fund's distributions, including dividends and distributions of short-term capital gains, are taxable to you as ordinary income, while certain of the fund's distributions, including distributions of long-term capital gains, are taxable to you generally as capital gains. A percentage of certain distributions of dividends may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met).
If you buy shares when a fund has realized but not yet distributed income or capital gains, you will be "buying a dividend" by paying the full price for the shares and then receiving a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution.
Any taxable distributions you receive from the fund will normally be taxable to you when you receive them, regardless of your distribution option.
Taxes on transactions. Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment in the fund generally is the difference between the cost of your shares and the price you receive when you sell them.
Prospectus
The fund is a mutual fund, an investment that pools shareholders' money and invests it toward a specified goal.
FMR is the fund's manager. The address of FMR and its affiliates, unless otherwise indicated below, is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
<R>As of March 29, 2007, FMR had approximately $1.6 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
As the manager, FMR has overall responsibility for directing the fund's investments and handling its business affairs.
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC) serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for the fund.
<R>FMRC is an affiliate of FMR. As of March 29, 2007, FMRC had approximately $766.7 billion in discretionary assets under management.</R>
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., serves as a sub-adviser for the fund. FRAC, an affiliate of FMR, was organized in 1986 to provide investment research and advice on issuers based outside the United States and currently also provides investment research and advice on domestic issuers. FRAC may provide investment research and advice and may also provide investment advisory services for the fund.
Affiliates assist FMR with foreign investments:
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<R>Gavin Baker is manager of the fund, which he has managed since March 2007. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 1999, Mr. Baker has worked as an equity research analyst.</R>
<R>The statement of additional information (SAI) provides additional information about the compensation of, any other accounts managed by, and any fund shares held by Mr. Baker.</R>
From time to time a manager, analyst, or other Fidelity employee may express views regarding a particular company, security, industry, or market sector. The views expressed by any such person are the views of only that individual as of the time expressed 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.
The fund pays a management fee to FMR. The management fee is calculated and paid to FMR every month. The fee is calculated by adding a group fee rate to an individual fund fee rate, dividing by twelve, and multiplying the result by the fund's average net assets throughout the month.
The group fee rate is based on the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by FMR. This rate cannot rise above 0.52%, and it drops as total assets under management increase.
<R>For February 2007, the group fee rate was 0.26%. The individual fund fee rate is 0.30%.</r>
<R>The total management fee for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, was 0.57% of the fund's average net assets.</R>
FMR pays FMRC and FMR U.K. for providing sub-advisory services. FMR and its affiliates pay FRAC for providing sub-advisory services. FMR pays FIIA for providing sub-advisory services, and FIIA in turn pays FIIA(U.K.)L. FIIA or FRAC in turn pays FIJ for providing sub-advisory services.
The basis for the Board of Trustees approving the management contract and sub-advisory agreements for the fund is available in the fund's semi-annual report for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2006.
FMR may, from time to time, agree to reimburse a class for management fees and other expenses above a specified limit. FMR retains the ability to be repaid by a class if expenses fall below the specified limit prior to the end of the fiscal year. Reimbursement arrangements, which may be discontinued by FMR at any time, can decrease a class's expenses and boost its performance.
The fund is composed of multiple classes of shares. All classes of the fund have a common investment objective and investment portfolio.
Prospectus
FDC distributes Institutional Class's shares.
Intermediaries, including banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates compensation for their services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares. This compensation may take the form of payments for additional distribution-related activities and/or shareholder services and payments for educational seminars and training, including seminars sponsored by FMR or an affiliate, or by an intermediary. These payments are described in more detail on the following pages and in the SAI.
Institutional Class has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) that recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenues, as well as its past profits or its resources from any other source, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares and/or shareholder support services. FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees of the fund has authorized such payments for Institutional Class. Please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC, and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
If payments made by FMR to FDC or to intermediaries under the Distribution and Service Plan were considered to be paid out of Institutional Class's assets on an ongoing basis, they might increase the cost of your investment and might cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.
No dealer, sales representative, or any other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this prospectus and in the related SAI, in connection with the offer contained in this prospectus. If given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the fund or FDC. This prospectus and the related SAI do not constitute an offer by the fund or by FDC to sell shares of the fund to or to buy shares of the fund from any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer.
Prospectus
<R>The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand Institutional Class's financial history for the period of the class's operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single class share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the class (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the fund's financial highlights and financial statements, is included in the fund's annual report. A free copy of the annual report is available upon request.</R>
Selected Per-Share Data and Ratios
<R>Years ended February 28, |
2007 G</R> |
<R>Selected Per-Share Data |
</R> |
<R>Net asset value, beginning of period |
$ 47.74</R> |
<R>Income from Investment Operations |
</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) D |
.16 </R> |
<R>Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.01</R> |
<R>Total from investment operations |
3.17</R> |
<R>Redemption fees added to paid in capital D |
- I</R> |
<R>Net asset value, end of period |
$ 50.91</R> |
<R>Total Return B, C |
6.64%</R> |
<R>Ratios to Average Net Assets E, H |
</R> |
<R>Expenses before reductions |
.98%A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of fee waivers, if any |
.98%A</R> |
<R>Expenses net of all reductions |
.97%A</R> |
<R>Net investment income (loss) |
1.52% A</R> |
<R>Supplemental Data |
</R> |
<R>Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
$ 114</R> |
<R>Portfolio turnover rate F |
162%</R> |
A <R>Annualized</R>
B <R>Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.</R>
C <R>Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.</R>
D <R>Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.</R>
E <R>Fees and expenses of the 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.</R>
F <R>Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.</R>
G <R>For the period December 12, 2006 (commencement of sale of shares) to February 28, 2007.</R>
H <R>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 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.</R>
I <R>Amount represents less than $.01 per share.</R>
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Notes
Notes
Notes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT), requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that opens an account. For individual investors opening an account: When you open an account, you will be asked for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Fidelity to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documents that may help to establish your identity, such as your driver's license. For investors other than individuals: When you open an account, you will be asked for the name of the entity, its principal place of business and taxpayer identification number (TIN) and may be requested to provide information on persons with authority or control over the account such as name, residential address, date of birth and social security number. You may also be asked to provide documents, such as drivers' licenses, articles of incorporation, trust instruments or partnership agreements and other information that will help Fidelity identify the entity. |
You can obtain additional information about the fund. A description of the fund's policies and procedures for disclosing its holdings is available in its SAI and on Fidelity's web sites. The SAI also includes more detailed information about the fund and its investments. The SAI is incorporated herein by reference (legally forms a part of the prospectus). The fund's annual and semi-annual reports also include additional information. The fund's annual report includes a discussion of the fund's holdings and recent market conditions and the fund's investment strategies that affected performance.
For a free copy of any of these documents or to request other information or ask questions about the fund, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098. In addition, you may visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com for a free copy of a prospectus, SAI, or annual or semi-annual report or to request other information.
The SAI, the fund's annual and semi-annual reports and other related materials are available from the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov). You can obtain copies of this information, after paying a duplicating fee, by sending a request by e-mail to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102. You can also review and copy information about the fund, including the fund's SAI, at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-202-551-8090 for information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room. Investment Company Act of 1940, File Number, 811-03114 |
Fidelity, Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, Fidelity Advisor Money Line, and Directed Dividends are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.
Portfolio Advisory Services is a service mark of FMR Corp.
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
<R>1.835905.102 ATLCI-pro-0407</R>
<R>Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Fund
Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class
Classes of Consumer Staples Portfolio</R>
<R>Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund
Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class
Classes of Gold Portfolio</R>
<R>Fidelity Advisor Materials Fund
Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class
Classes of Materials Portfolio</R>
<R>Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Fund
Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class
Classes of Telecommunications Portfolio</R>
Funds of Fidelity® Select Portfolios®
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
<R>April 28, 2007</R>
<R>This statement of additional information (SAI) is not a prospectus. Portions of each fund's annual report are incorporated herein. The annual reports are supplied with this SAI.</R>
<R>To obtain a free additional copy of a prospectus or SAI, dated April 28, 2007, or an annual report, please call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098 or visit Fidelity's web site at www.advisor.fidelity.com.</R>
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Investment Policies and Limitations |
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Portfolio Transactions |
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Valuation |
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Buying, Selling, and Exchanging Information |
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Distributions and Taxes |
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Trustees and Officers |
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Control of Investment Advisers |
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Management Contracts |
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Proxy Voting Guidelines |
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Distribution Services |
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Transfer and Service Agent Agreements |
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Description of the Trust |
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Financial Statements |
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Fund Holdings Information |
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Appendix |
For more information on any Fidelity fund, including charges and expenses, call Fidelity at the number
indicated above for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending
money.
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<R>FASF-ptb-0407
1.836264.102</R>
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND LIMITATIONS
<R>The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever an investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of Consumer Staples, Gold, Materials, and Telecommunications (the funds)'s assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the fund's acquisition of such security or other asset. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values, net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with the fund's investment policies and limitations.</R>
A fund's fundamental investment policies and limitations cannot be changed without approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act)) of the fund. However, except for the fundamental investment limitations listed below, the investment policies and limitations described in this SAI are not fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.
The following are each fund's fundamental investment limitations set forth in their entirety.
Senior Securities
For each fund:
The fund may not issue senior securities, except in connection with the insurance program established by the fund pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or as otherwise permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Borrowing
For each fund:
The fund may not borrow money, except that the fund may borrow money for temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging or investment) in an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that come to exceed this amount will be reduced within three days (not including Sundays and holidays) to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation.
Underwriting
For each fund:
The fund may not underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities or in connection with investments in other investment companies.
Concentration
<R>For Consumer Staples:</R>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the consumer staples industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in a Fidelity® Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the designated business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
For Gold and Telecommunications:
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the business activities having the specific characteristics denoted by the fund.
For purposes of each fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in a Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of each fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the designated business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
<R>For Materials:</R>
The fund may not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, less than 25% of the fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of issuers principally engaged in the materials industries.
For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, with respect to any investment in a Fidelity Money Market Central Fund and/or any non-money market central fund, FMR looks through to the holdings of the central fund.
<R>For purposes of the fund's concentration limitation discussed above, FMR may consider an issuer to be principally engaged in the designated business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of an issuer's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the issuer an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</R>
Real Estate
For each fund:
The fund may not purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business).
Commodities
<R>For each fund (other than Gold):</R>
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities).
<R>For Gold:</R>
The fund may not purchase any precious metals if, as a result, more than 50% of its total assets would be invested in precious metals.
The fund may not purchase or sell physical commodities other than precious metals, provided that the fund may sell physical commodities acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This limitation shall not prevent the fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities.
<R>For purposes of Gold's precious metals and commodities limitations discussed above, FMR currently intends to treat investments in securities whose redemption value is indexed to the price of gold or other precious metals as investments in precious metals.</R>
Loans
For each fund:
The fund may not lend any security or make any other loan if, as a result, more than 33 1/3% of its total assets would be lent to other parties, but this limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase agreements, or to acquisitions of loans, loan participations or other forms of debt instruments.
Pooled Funds
For each fund:
The fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
In addition, as a matter of fundamental policy:
<R>Consumer Staples invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of consumer staples.</r>
<R>Gold invests primarily in companies engaged in exploration, mining, processing, or dealing in gold, or, to a lesser degree, in silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious metals and minerals.</r>
<R>Materials invests primarily in companies engaged in the manufacture, mining, processing, or distribution of raw materials and intermediate goods.</r>
<R>Telecommunications invests primarily in companies engaged in the development, manufacture, or sale of communications services or communications equipment.</r>
<R>Each of Consumer Staples, Gold, Materials, and Telecommunications seeks capital appreciation.</r>
Each fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities, including common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks, and for Gold, in certain precious metals. For each fund, FMR does not place any emphasis on income when selecting securities, except when it believes that income may have a favorable effect on a security's market value.
The following investment limitations are not fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval.
Diversification
For each fund:
In order to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the fund currently intends to comply with certain diversification limits imposed by Subchapter M.
For purposes of the fund's diversification limitation discussed above, Subchapter M generally requires the fund to invest no more than 25% of its total assets in securities of any one issuer and to invest at least 50% of its total assets so that (a) no more than 5% of the fund's total assets are invested in securities of any one issuer, and (b) the fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. However, Subchapter M allows unlimited investments in cash, cash items, government securities (as defined in Subchapter M) and securities of other regulated investment companies. These tax requirements are generally applied at the end of each quarter of the fund's taxable year.
Short Sales
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to sell securities short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short, and provided that transactions in futures contracts and options are not deemed to constitute selling securities short.
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to hedge more than 40% of its total assets with short sales against the box under normal conditions.
Margin Purchases
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to purchase securities on margin, except that the fund may obtain such short-term credits as are necessary for the clearance of transactions, and provided that margin payments in connection with futures contracts and options on futures contracts shall not constitute purchasing securities on margin.
Borrowing
For each fund:
The fund may borrow money only (a) from a bank or from a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) by engaging in reverse repurchase agreements with any party (reverse repurchase agreements are treated as borrowings for purposes of the fundamental borrowing investment limitation).
Illiquid Securities
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to purchase any security if, as a result, more than 10% of its net assets would be invested in securities that are deemed to be illiquid because they are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or because they cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they are valued.
For purposes of each fund's illiquid securities limitation discussed above, if through a change in values, net assets, or other circumstances, the fund were in a position where more than 10% of its net assets were invested in illiquid securities, it would consider appropriate steps to protect liquidity.
Loans
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to lend assets other than securities to other parties, except by (a) lending money (up to 15% of the fund's net assets) to a registered investment company or portfolio for which FMR or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or (b) assuming any unfunded commitments in connection with the acquisition of loans, loan participations, or other forms of debt instruments. (This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities, to repurchase agreements, or to acquisitions of loans, loan participations or other forms of debt instruments.)
Pooled Funds
For each fund:
The fund does not currently intend to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objective, policies, and limitations as the fund.
In addition to each fund's fundamental and non-fundamental limitations discussed above:
For a fund's limitations on futures and options transactions, see the section entitled "Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions" on page <Click Here>.
The following pages contain more detailed information about types of instruments in which a fund may invest, strategies FMR may employ in pursuit of a fund's investment objective, and a summary of related risks. FMR may not buy all of these instruments or use all of these techniques unless it believes that doing so will help a fund achieve its goal.
Affiliated Bank Transactions. A fund may engage in transactions with financial institutions that are, or may be considered to be, "affiliated persons" of the fund under the 1940 Act. These transactions may involve repurchase agreements with custodian banks; short-term obligations of, and repurchase agreements with, the 50 largest U.S. banks (measured by deposits); municipal securities; U.S. Government securities with affiliated financial institutions that are primary dealers in these securities; short-term currency transactions; and short-term borrowings. In accordance with exemptive orders issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Board of Trustees has established and periodically reviews procedures applicable to transactions involving affiliated financial institutions.
Borrowing. Each fund may borrow from banks or from other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates, or through reverse repurchase agreements. If a fund borrows money, its share price may be subject to greater fluctuation until the borrowing is paid off. If a fund makes additional investments while borrowings are outstanding, this may be considered a form of leverage.
Cash Management. A fund can hold uninvested cash or can invest it in cash equivalents such as money market securities, repurchase agreements, or shares of money market or short-term bond funds. Generally, these securities offer less potential for gains than other types of securities.
Central Funds are special types of investment vehicles created by Fidelity for use by the Fidelity funds and other advisory clients. FMR uses central funds to invest in particular security types or investment disciplines, or for cash management. Central funds incur certain costs related to their investment activity (such as custodial fees and expenses), but do not pay additional management fees to Fidelity. The investment results of the portions of the fund's assets invested in the central funds will be based upon the investment results of those funds.
Common Stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds and preferred stock take precedence over the claims of those who own common stock.
Convertible Securities are bonds, debentures, notes, or other securities that may be converted or exchanged (by the holder or by the issuer) into shares of the underlying common stock (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at a stated exchange ratio. A convertible security may also be called for redemption or conversion by the issuer after a particular date and under certain circumstances (including a specified price) established upon issue. If a convertible security held by a fund is called for redemption or conversion, the fund could be required to tender it for redemption, convert it into the underlying common stock, or sell it to a third party.
Convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Convertible securities generally provide yields higher than the underlying common stocks, but generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. Because of this higher yield, convertible securities generally sell at prices above their "conversion value," which is the current market value of the stock to be received upon conversion. The difference between this conversion value and the price of convertible securities will vary over time depending on changes in the value of the underlying common stocks and interest rates. When the underlying common stocks decline in value, convertible securities will tend not to decline to the same extent because of the interest or dividend payments and the repayment of principal at maturity for certain types of convertible securities. However, securities that are convertible other than at the option of the holder generally do not limit the potential for loss to the same extent as securities convertible at the option of the holder. When the underlying common stocks rise in value, the value of convertible securities may also be expected to increase. At the same time, however, the difference between the market value of convertible securities and their conversion value will narrow, which means that the value of convertible securities will generally not increase to the same extent as the value of the underlying common stocks. Because convertible securities may also be interest-rate sensitive, their value may increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Convertible securities are also subject to credit risk, and are often lower-quality securities.
<R>Companies "Principally Engaged" in a Designated Business Activity. For purposes of each fund's policy of investing at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the business activity or activities identified for the fund, FMR may consider a company to be principally engaged in the designated business activity or activities if: (i) at least a plurality of a company's assets, income, sales, or profits are committed to, derived from, or related to the designated business activity or activities, or (ii) a third party has given the company an industry or sector classification consistent with the designated business activity or activities.</r>
Debt Securities are used by issuers to borrow money. The issuer usually pays a fixed, variable, or floating rate of interest, and must repay the amount borrowed, usually at the maturity of the security. Some debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, do not pay interest but are sold at a deep discount from their face values. Debt securities include corporate bonds, government securities, repurchase agreements, and mortgage and other asset-backed securities.
Exposure to Foreign Markets. Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments.
Foreign investments involve risks relating to local political, economic, regulatory, or social instability, military action or unrest, or adverse diplomatic developments, and may be affected by actions of foreign governments adverse to the interests of U.S. investors. Such actions may include expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on U.S. investment or on the ability to repatriate assets or convert currency into U.S. dollars, or other government intervention. Additionally, governmental issuers of foreign debt securities may be unwilling to pay interest and repay principal when due and may require that the conditions for payment be renegotiated. There is no assurance that FMR will be able to anticipate these potential events or counter their effects. In addition, the value of securities denominated in foreign currencies and of dividends and interest paid with respect to such securities will fluctuate based on the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.
It is anticipated that in most cases the best available market for foreign securities will be on an exchange or in over-the-counter (OTC) markets located outside of the United States. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Foreign security trading, settlement and custodial practices (including those involving securities settlement where fund assets may be released prior to receipt of payment) are often less developed than those in U.S. markets, and may result in increased risk or substantial delays in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of, or breach of duty by, a foreign broker-dealer, securities depository, or foreign subcustodian. In addition, the costs associated with foreign investments, including withholding taxes, brokerage commissions, and custodial costs, are generally higher than with U.S. investments.
Foreign markets may offer less protection to investors than U.S. markets. Foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers. Adequate public information on foreign issuers may not be available, and it may be difficult to secure dividends and information regarding corporate actions on a timely basis. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States. OTC markets tend to be less regulated than stock exchange markets and, in certain countries, may be totally unregulated. Regulatory enforcement may be influenced by economic or political concerns, and investors may have difficulty enforcing their legal rights in foreign countries.
Some foreign securities impose restrictions on transfer within the United States or to U.S. persons. Although securities subject to such transfer restrictions may be marketable abroad, they may be less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions.
American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) as well as other "hybrid" forms of ADRs, including European Depositary Receipts (EDRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. These certificates are issued by depository banks and generally trade on an established market in the United States or elsewhere. The underlying shares are held in trust by a custodian bank or similar financial institution in the issuer's home country. The depository bank may not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may charge fees for various services, including forwarding dividends and interest and corporate actions. ADRs are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, ADRs continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks of the underlying issuer's country.
The risks of foreign investing may be magnified for investments in emerging markets. Security prices in emerging markets can be significantly more volatile than those in more developed markets, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and economies. In particular, countries with emerging markets may have relatively unstable governments, may present the risks of nationalization of businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership and prohibitions on the repatriation of assets, and may have less protection of property rights than more developed countries. The economies of countries with emerging markets may be based on only a few industries, may be highly vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer from extreme and volatile debt burdens or inflation rates. Local securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.
Foreign Currency Transactions. A fund may conduct foreign currency transactions on a spot (i.e., cash) or forward basis (i.e., by entering into forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies). Although foreign exchange dealers generally do not charge a fee for such conversions, they do realize a profit based on the difference between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies. Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign currency at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should the counterparty desire to resell that currency to the dealer. Forward contracts are customized transactions that require a specific amount of a currency to be delivered at a specific exchange rate on a specific date or range of dates in the future. Forward contracts are generally traded in an interbank market directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. The parties to a forward contract may agree to offset or terminate the contract before its maturity, or may hold the contract to maturity and complete the contemplated currency exchange.
The following discussion summarizes the principal currency management strategies involving forward contracts that could be used by a fund. A fund may also use swap agreements, indexed securities, and options and futures contracts relating to foreign currencies for the same purposes.
A "settlement hedge" or "transaction hedge" is designed to protect a fund against an adverse change in foreign currency values between the date a security is purchased or sold and the date on which payment is made or received. Entering into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in an underlying security transaction for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars "locks in" the U.S. dollar price of the security. Forward contracts to purchase or sell a foreign currency may also be used by a fund in anticipation of future purchases or sales of securities denominated in foreign currency, even if the specific investments have not yet been selected by FMR.
A fund may also use forward contracts to hedge against a decline in the value of existing investments denominated in foreign currency. For example, if a fund owned securities denominated in pounds sterling, it could enter into a forward contract to sell pounds sterling in return for U.S. dollars to hedge against possible declines in the pound's value. Such a hedge, sometimes referred to as a "position hedge," would tend to offset both positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes in security values caused by other factors. A fund could also hedge the position by selling another currency expected to perform similarly to the pound sterling. This type of hedge, sometimes referred to as a "proxy hedge," could offer advantages in terms of cost, yield, or efficiency, but generally would not hedge currency exposure as effectively as a direct hedge into U.S. dollars. Proxy hedges may result in losses if the currency used to hedge does not perform similarly to the currency in which the hedged securities are denominated.
A fund may enter into forward contracts to shift its investment exposure from one currency into another. This may include shifting exposure from U.S. dollars to a foreign currency, or from one foreign currency to another foreign currency. This type of strategy, sometimes known as a "cross-hedge," will tend to reduce or eliminate exposure to the currency that is sold, and increase exposure to the currency that is purchased, much as if a fund had sold a security denominated in one currency and purchased an equivalent security denominated in another. Cross-hedges protect against losses resulting from a decline in the hedged currency, but will cause a fund to assume the risk of fluctuations in the value of the currency it purchases.
Successful use of currency management strategies will depend on FMR's skill in analyzing currency values. Currency management strategies may substantially change a fund's investment exposure to changes in currency exchange rates and could result in losses to a fund if currencies do not perform as FMR anticipates. For example, if a currency's value rose at a time when FMR had hedged a fund by selling that currency in exchange for dollars, a fund would not participate in the currency's appreciation. If FMR hedges currency exposure through proxy hedges, a fund could realize currency losses from both the hedge and the security position if the two currencies do not move in tandem. Similarly, if FMR increases a fund's exposure to a foreign currency and that currency's value declines, a fund will realize a loss. There is no assurance that FMR's use of currency management strategies will be advantageous to a fund or that it will hedge at appropriate times.
Funds' Rights as Investors. The funds do not intend to direct or administer the day-to-day operations of any company. A fund, however, may exercise its rights as a shareholder or lender and may communicate its views on important matters of policy to management, the Board of Directors, shareholders of a company, and holders of other securities of the company when FMR determines that such matters could have a significant effect on the value of the fund's investment in the company. The activities in which a fund may engage, either individually or in conjunction with others, may include, among others, supporting or opposing proposed changes in a company's corporate structure or business activities; seeking changes in a company's directors or management; seeking changes in a company's direction or policies; seeking the sale or reorganization of the company or a portion of its assets; supporting or opposing third-party takeover efforts; supporting the filing of a bankruptcy petition; or foreclosing on collateral securing a security. This area of corporate activity is increasingly prone to litigation and it is possible that a fund could be involved in lawsuits related to such activities. FMR will monitor such activities with a view to mitigating, to the extent possible, the risk of litigation against a fund and the risk of actual liability if a fund is involved in litigation. No guarantee can be made, however, that litigation against a fund will not be undertaken or liabilities incurred. The funds' proxy voting guidelines are included in this SAI.
Futures, Options, and Swaps. The following paragraphs pertain to futures, options, and swaps: Combined Positions, Correlation of Price Changes, Futures Contracts, Futures Margin Payments, Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions, Liquidity of Options and Futures Contracts, Options and Futures Relating to Foreign Currencies, OTC Options, Purchasing Put and Call Options, Writing Put and Call Options, and Swap Agreements.
Combined Positions involve purchasing and writing options in combination with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts, to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For example, purchasing a put option and writing a call option on the same underlying instrument would construct a combined position whose risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract. Another possible combined position would involve writing a call option at one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, to reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades, they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and close out.
Correlation of Price Changes. Because there are a limited number of types of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the standardized contracts available will not match a fund's current or anticipated investments exactly. A fund may invest in options and futures contracts based on securities with different issuers, maturities, or other characteristics from the securities in which the fund typically invests, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not track the performance of the fund's other investments.
Options and futures prices can also diverge from the prices of their underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match a fund's investments well. Options and futures prices are affected by such factors as current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options and futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences in how options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of daily price fluctuation limits or trading halts. A fund may purchase or sell options and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the securities it wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to compensate for differences in volatility between the contract and the securities, although this may not be successful in all cases. If price changes in a fund's options or futures positions are poorly correlated with its other investments, the positions may fail to produce anticipated gains or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other investments.
Futures Contracts. In purchasing a futures contract, the buyer agrees to purchase a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. In selling a futures contract, the seller agrees to sell a specified underlying instrument at a specified future date. The price at which the purchase and sale will take place is fixed when the buyer and seller enter into the contract. Some currently available futures contracts are based on specific securities, such as U.S. Treasury bonds or notes, and some are based on indices of securities prices, such as the Standard & Poor's 500SM Index (S&P 500®). Futures can be held until their delivery dates, or can be closed out before then if a liquid secondary market is available.
The value of a futures contract tends to increase and decrease in tandem with the value of its underlying instrument. Therefore, purchasing futures contracts will tend to increase a fund's exposure to positive and negative price fluctuations in the underlying instrument, much as if it had purchased the underlying instrument directly. When a fund sells a futures contract, by contrast, the value of its futures position will tend to move in a direction contrary to the market. Selling futures contracts, therefore, will tend to offset both positive and negative market price changes, much as if the underlying instrument had been sold.
Futures Margin Payments. The purchaser or seller of a futures contract is not required to deliver or pay for the underlying instrument unless the contract is held until the delivery date. However, both the purchaser and seller are required to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker, known as a futures commission merchant (FCM), when the contract is entered into. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the contract's value. If the value of either party's position declines, that party will be required to make additional "variation margin" payments to settle the change in value on a daily basis. The party that has a gain may be entitled to receive all or a portion of this amount. Initial and variation margin payments do not constitute purchasing securities on margin for purposes of a fund's investment limitations. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a fund, the fund may be entitled to return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount received by the FCM's other customers, potentially resulting in losses to the fund. A fund is required to segregate liquid assets equivalent to the fund's outstanding obligations under the contract in excess of the initial margin and variation margin, if any.
Limitations on Futures and Options Transactions. The trust, on behalf of each fund, has filed with the National Futures Association a notice claiming an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" (CPO) under the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, and the rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission promulgated thereunder, with respect to each fund's operation. Accordingly, each fund is not subject to registration or regulation as a CPO.
Each fund will not: (a) sell futures contracts, purchase put options, or write call options if, as a result, more than 25% of the fund's total assets would be hedged with futures and options under normal conditions; (b) purchase futures contracts or write put options if, as a result, the fund's total obligations upon settlement or exercise of purchased futures contracts and written put options would exceed 25% of its total assets under normal conditions; or (c) purchase call options if, as a result, the current value of option premiums for call options purchased by the fund would exceed 5% of the fund's total assets. These limitations do not apply to options attached to or acquired or traded together with their underlying securities, and do not apply to securities that incorporate features similar to options.
The above limitations on the funds' investments in futures contracts and options, and the funds' policies regarding futures contracts and options discussed elsewhere in this SAI may be changed as regulatory agencies permit.
Liquidity of Options and Futures Contracts. There is no assurance a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular options or futures contract at any particular time. Options may have relatively low trading volume and liquidity if their strike prices are not close to the underlying instrument's current price. In addition, exchanges may establish daily price fluctuation limits for options and futures contracts, and may halt trading if a contract's price moves upward or downward more than the limit in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation limit is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible to enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the secondary market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions, and potentially could require a fund to continue to hold a position until delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, a fund's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures positions could also be impaired.
Options and Futures Relating to Foreign Currencies. Currency futures contracts are similar to forward currency exchange contracts, except that they are traded on exchanges (and have margin requirements) and are standardized as to contract size and delivery date. Most currency futures contracts call for payment or delivery in U.S. dollars. The underlying instrument of a currency option may be a foreign currency, which generally is purchased or delivered in exchange for U.S. dollars, or may be a futures contract. The purchaser of a currency call obtains the right to purchase the underlying currency, and the purchaser of a currency put obtains the right to sell the underlying currency.
The uses and risks of currency options and futures are similar to options and futures relating to securities or indices, as discussed above. A fund may purchase and sell currency futures and may purchase and write currency options to increase or decrease its exposure to different foreign currencies. Currency options may also be purchased or written in conjunction with each other or with currency futures or forward contracts. Currency futures and options values can be expected to correlate with exchange rates, but may not reflect other factors that affect the value of a fund's investments. A currency hedge, for example, should protect a Yen-denominated security from a decline in the Yen, but will not protect a fund against a price decline resulting from deterioration in the issuer's creditworthiness. Because the value of a fund's foreign-denominated investments changes in response to many factors other than exchange rates, it may not be possible to match the amount of currency options and futures to the value of the fund's investments exactly over time.
OTC Options. Unlike exchange-traded options, which are standardized with respect to the underlying instrument, expiration date, contract size, and strike price, the terms of OTC options (options not traded on exchanges) generally are established through negotiation with the other party to the option contract. While this type of arrangement allows the purchaser or writer greater flexibility to tailor an option to its needs, OTC options generally are less liquid and involve greater credit risk than exchange-traded options, which are guaranteed by the clearing organization of the exchanges where they are traded.
Purchasing Put and Call Options. By purchasing a put option, the purchaser obtains the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option's underlying instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the purchaser pays the current market price for the option (known as the option premium). Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific securities, indices of securities prices, and futures contracts. The purchaser may terminate its position in a put option by allowing it to expire or by exercising the option. If the option is allowed to expire, the purchaser will lose the entire premium. If the option is exercised, the purchaser completes the sale of the underlying instrument at the strike price. A purchaser may also terminate a put option position by closing it out in the secondary market at its current price, if a liquid secondary market exists.
The buyer of a typical put option can expect to realize a gain if security prices fall substantially. However, if the underlying instrument's price does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put buyer can expect to suffer a loss (limited to the amount of the premium, plus related transaction costs).
The features of call options are essentially the same as those of put options, except that the purchaser of a call option obtains the right to purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's strike price. A call buyer typically attempts to participate in potential price increases of the underlying instrument with risk limited to the cost of the option if security prices fall. At the same time, the buyer can expect to suffer a loss if security prices do not rise sufficiently to offset the cost of the option.
Writing Put and Call Options. The writer of a put or call option takes the opposite side of the transaction from the option's purchaser. In return for receipt of the premium, the writer assumes the obligation to pay the strike price for the option's underlying instrument if the other party to the option chooses to exercise it. The writer may seek to terminate a position in a put option before exercise by closing out the option in the secondary market at its current price. If the secondary market is not liquid for a put option, however, the writer must continue to be prepared to pay the strike price while the option is outstanding, regardless of price changes. When writing an option on a futures contract, a fund will be required to make margin payments to an FCM as described above for futures contracts.
If security prices rise, a put writer would generally expect to profit, although its gain would be limited to the amount of the premium it received. If security prices remain the same over time, it is likely that the writer will also profit, because it should be able to close out the option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the put writer would expect to suffer a loss. This loss should be less than the loss from purchasing the underlying instrument directly, however, because the premium received for writing the option should mitigate the effects of the decline.
Writing a call option obligates the writer to sell or deliver the option's underlying instrument, in return for the strike price, upon exercise of the option. The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of writing put options, except that writing calls generally is a profitable strategy if prices remain the same or fall. Through receipt of the option premium, a call writer mitigates the effects of a price decline. At the same time, because a call writer must be prepared to deliver the underlying instrument in return for the strike price, even if its current value is greater, a call writer gives up some ability to participate in security price increases.
Swap Agreements can be individually negotiated and structured to include exposure to a variety of different types of investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap agreements may increase or decrease a fund's exposure to long- or short-term interest rates (in the United States or abroad), foreign currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing rates, or other factors such as security prices or inflation rates. Swap agreements can take many different forms and are known by a variety of names.
In a typical cap or floor agreement, one party agrees to make payments only under specified circumstances, usually in return for payment of a fee by the other party. For example, the buyer of an interest rate cap obtains the right to receive payments to the extent that a specified interest rate exceeds an agreed-upon level, while the seller of an interest rate floor is obligated to make payments to the extent that a specified interest rate falls below an agreed-upon level. An interest rate collar combines elements of buying a cap and selling a floor.
Swap agreements will tend to shift a fund's investment exposure from one type of investment to another. For example, if the fund agreed to exchange payments in dollars for payments in foreign currency, the swap agreement would tend to decrease the fund's exposure to U.S. interest rates and increase its exposure to foreign currency and interest rates. Caps and floors have an effect similar to buying or writing options. Depending on how they are used, swap agreements may increase or decrease the overall volatility of a fund's investments and its share price.
Swap agreements also may allow a fund to acquire or reduce credit exposure to a particular issuer. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in the factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from a fund. If a swap agreement calls for payments by the fund, the fund must be prepared to make such payments when due. If a swap counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the risk that they may not perform may increase, potentially resulting in a loss to the fund. Although there can be no assurance that the fund will be able to do so, the fund may be able to reduce or eliminate its exposure under a swap agreement either by assignment or other disposition, or by entering into an offsetting swap agreement with the same party or a similarly creditworthy party.
<R>Illiquid Securities cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the prices at which they are valued. Difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss or may be costly to a fund. Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, FMR determines the liquidity of a fund's investments and, through reports from FMR, the Board monitors investments in illiquid securities. In determining the liquidity of a fund's investments, various factors may be considered, including (1) the frequency and volume of trades and quotations, (2) the number of dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer undertakings to make a market, and (4) the nature of the security and the market in which it trades (including any demand, put or tender features, the mechanics and other requirements for transfer, any letters of credit or other credit enhancement features, any ratings, the number of holders, the method of soliciting offers, the time required to dispose of the security, and the ability to assign or offset the rights and obligations of the security).</r>
Indexed Securities are instruments whose prices are indexed to the prices of other securities, securities indices, currencies, precious metals or other commodities, or other financial indicators. Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt securities or deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined by reference to a specific instrument or statistic.
Gold-indexed securities typically provide for a maturity value that depends on the price of gold, resulting in a security whose price tends to rise and fall together with gold prices. Currency-indexed securities typically are short-term to intermediate-term debt securities whose maturity values or interest rates are determined by reference to the values of one or more specified foreign currencies, and may offer higher yields than U.S. dollar-denominated securities. Currency-indexed securities may be positively or negatively indexed; that is, their maturity value may increase when the specified currency value increases, resulting in a security that performs similarly to a foreign-denominated instrument, or their maturity value may decline when foreign currencies increase, resulting in a security whose price characteristics are similar to a put on the underlying currency. Currency-indexed securities may also have prices that depend on the values of a number of different foreign currencies relative to each other.
The performance of indexed securities depends to a great extent on the performance of the security, currency, or other instrument to which they are indexed, and may also be influenced by interest rate changes in the United States and abroad. Indexed securities may be more volatile than the underlying instruments. Indexed securities are also subject to the credit risks associated with the issuer of the security, and their values may decline substantially if the issuer's creditworthiness deteriorates. Recent issuers of indexed securities have included banks, corporations, and certain U.S. Government agencies.
<R>Gold may purchase securities indexed to the price of precious metals as an alternative to direct investment in precious metals. Because the value of these securities is directly linked to the price of gold or other precious metals, they involve risks and pricing characteristics similar to direct investments in precious metals. The fund will purchase precious metals-indexed securities only when FMR is satisfied with the creditworthiness of the issuers liable for payment. The securities generally will earn a nominal rate of interest while held by the fund, and may have maturities of one year or more. In addition, the securities may be subject to being put by the fund to the issuer, with payment to be received on no more than seven days' notice. The put feature would ensure the liquidity of the notes in the absence of an active secondary market.</R>
Interfund Borrowing and Lending Program. Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, a fund may lend money to, and borrow money from, other funds advised by FMR or its affiliates. A fund will borrow through the program only when the costs are equal to or lower than the cost of bank loans, and will lend through the program only when the returns are higher than those available from an investment in repurchase agreements. Interfund loans and borrowings normally extend overnight, but can have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called on one day's notice. A fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher interest rate if an interfund loan is called or not renewed. Any delay in repayment to a lending fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.
Investment-Grade Debt Securities. Investment-grade debt securities include all types of debt instruments that are of medium and high-quality. Investment-grade debt securities include repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities as well as repurchase agreements collateralized by equity securities, non-investment-grade debt, and all other instruments in which a fund can perfect a security interest, provided the repurchase agreement counterparty has an investment-grade rating. Some investment-grade debt securities may possess speculative characteristics and may be more sensitive to economic changes and to changes in the financial conditions of issuers. An investment-grade rating means the security or issuer is rated investment-grade by Moody's® Investors Service, Standard & Poor's® (S&P®), Fitch Inc., Dominion Bond Rating Service Limited, or another credit rating agency designated as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) by the SEC, or is unrated but considered to be of equivalent quality by FMR.
Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments. Direct debt instruments are interests in amounts owed by a corporate, governmental, or other borrower to lenders or lending syndicates (loans and loan participations), to suppliers of goods or services (trade claims or other receivables), or to other parties. Direct debt instruments involve a risk of loss in case of default or insolvency of the borrower and may offer less legal protection to the purchaser in the event of fraud or misrepresentation, or there may be a requirement that a fund supply additional cash to a borrower on demand.
Purchasers of loans and other forms of direct indebtedness depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of interest and repayment of principal. If scheduled interest or principal payments are not made, the value of the instrument may be adversely affected. Loans that are fully secured provide more protections than an unsecured loan in the event of failure to make scheduled interest or principal payments. However, there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the borrower's obligation, or that the collateral could be liquidated. Indebtedness of borrowers whose creditworthiness is poor involves substantially greater risks and may be highly speculative. Borrowers that are in bankruptcy or restructuring may never pay off their indebtedness, or may pay only a small fraction of the amount owed. Direct indebtedness of developing countries also involves a risk that the governmental entities responsible for the repayment of the debt may be unable, or unwilling, to pay interest and repay principal when due.
Investments in loans through direct assignment of a financial institution's interests with respect to a loan may involve additional risks. For example, if a loan is foreclosed, the purchaser could become part owner of any collateral, and would bear the costs and liabilities associated with owning and disposing of the collateral. In addition, it is conceivable that under emerging legal theories of lender liability, a purchaser could be held liable as a co-lender. Direct debt instruments may also involve a risk of insolvency of the lending bank or other intermediary.
A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or other indebtedness, the purchaser has direct recourse against the borrower, the purchaser may have to rely on the agent to apply appropriate credit remedies against a borrower. If assets held by the agent for the benefit of a purchaser were determined to be subject to the claims of the agent's general creditors, the purchaser might incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment on the loan or loan participation and could suffer a loss of principal or interest.
Direct indebtedness may include letters of credit, revolving credit facilities, or other standby financing commitments that obligate purchasers to make additional cash payments on demand. These commitments may have the effect of requiring a purchaser to increase its investment in a borrower at a time when it would not otherwise have done so, even if the borrower's condition makes it unlikely that the amount will ever be repaid.
Each fund limits the amount of total assets that it will invest in any one issuer or in issuers within the same industry (see each fund's investment limitations). For purposes of these limitations, a fund generally will treat the borrower as the "issuer" of indebtedness held by the fund. In the case of loan participations where a bank or other lending institution serves as financial intermediary between a fund and the borrower, if the participation does not shift to the fund the direct debtor-creditor relationship with the borrower, SEC interpretations require a fund, in appropriate circumstances, to treat both the lending bank or other lending institution and the borrower as "issuers" for these purposes. Treating a financial intermediary as an issuer of indebtedness may restrict a fund's ability to invest in indebtedness related to a single financial intermediary, or a group of intermediaries engaged in the same industry, even if the underlying borrowers represent many different companies and industries.
Lower-Quality Debt Securities. Lower-quality debt securities include all types of debt instruments that have poor protection with respect to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, or may be in default. These securities are often considered to be speculative and involve greater risk of loss or price changes due to changes in the issuer's capacity to pay. The market prices of lower-quality debt securities may fluctuate more than those of higher-quality debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty, which may follow periods of rising interest rates.
The market for lower-quality debt securities may be thinner and less active than that for higher-quality debt securities, which can adversely affect the prices at which the former are sold. Adverse publicity and changing investor perceptions may affect the liquidity of lower-quality debt securities and the ability of outside pricing services to value lower-quality debt securities.
Because the risk of default is higher for lower-quality debt securities, FMR's research and credit analysis are an especially important part of managing securities of this type. FMR will attempt to identify those issuers of high-yielding securities whose financial condition is adequate to meet future obligations, has improved, or is expected to improve in the future. FMR's analysis focuses on relative values based on such factors as interest or dividend coverage, asset coverage, earnings prospects, and the experience and managerial strength of the issuer.
A fund may choose, at its expense or in conjunction with others, to pursue litigation or otherwise to exercise its rights as a security holder to seek to protect the interests of security holders if it determines this to be in the best interest of the fund's shareholders.
Precious Metals. Precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, at times have been subject to substantial price fluctuations over short periods of time and may be affected by unpredictable monetary and political policies such as currency devaluations or revaluations, economic and social conditions within a country, trade imbalances, or trade or currency restrictions between countries. The prices of gold and other precious metals, however, are less subject to local and company-specific factors than securities of individual companies. As a result, precious metals may be more or less volatile in price than securities of companies engaged in precious metals-related businesses. Investments in precious metals can present concerns such as delivery, storage and maintenance, possible illiquidity, and the unavailability of accurate market valuations. Although precious metals can be purchased in any form, including bullion and coins, FMR intends to purchase only those forms of precious metals that are readily marketable and that can be stored in accordance with custody regulations applicable to mutual funds. A fund may incur higher custody and transaction costs for precious metals than for securities. Also, precious metals investments do not pay income.
For a fund to qualify as a regulated investment company under current federal tax law, gains from selling precious metals may not exceed 10% of the fund's gross income for its taxable year. This tax requirement could cause a fund to hold or sell precious metals or securities when it would not otherwise do so.
Preferred Stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has precedence over common stock in the payment of dividends. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds take precedence over the claims of those who own preferred and common stock.
Real Estate Investment Trusts. Equity real estate investment trusts own real estate properties, while mortgage real estate investment trusts make construction, development, and long-term mortgage loans. Their value may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property of the trusts, the creditworthiness of the issuer, property taxes, interest rates, and tax and regulatory requirements, such as those relating to the environment. Both types of trusts are dependent upon management skill, are not diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation, and the possibility of failing to qualify for tax-free status of income under the Internal Revenue Code and failing to maintain exemption from the 1940 Act.
Repurchase Agreements involve an agreement to purchase a security and to sell that security back to the original seller at an agreed-upon price. The resale price reflects the purchase price plus an agreed-upon incremental amount which is unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased security. As protection against the risk that the original seller will not fulfill its obligation, the securities are held in a separate account at a bank, marked-to-market daily, and maintained at a value at least equal to the sale price plus the accrued incremental amount. The value of the security purchased may be more or less than the price at which the counterparty has agreed to purchase the security. In addition, delays or losses could result if the other party to the agreement defaults or becomes insolvent. The funds will engage in repurchase agreement transactions with parties whose creditworthiness has been reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR.
Restricted Securities are subject to legal restrictions on their sale. Difficulty in selling securities may result in a loss or be costly to a fund. Restricted securities generally can be sold in privately negotiated transactions, pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act), or in a registered public offering. Where registration is required, the holder of a registered security may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expense and a considerable period may elapse between the time it decides to seek registration and the time it may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the holder might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to seek registration of the security.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund sells a security to another party, such as a bank or broker-dealer, in return for cash and agrees to repurchase that security at an agreed-upon price and time. The funds will enter into reverse repurchase agreements with parties whose creditworthiness has been reviewed and found satisfactory by FMR. Such transactions may increase fluctuations in the market value of fund assets and may be viewed as a form of leverage.
Securities Lending. A fund may lend securities to parties such as broker-dealers or other institutions, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (FBS LLC). FBS LLC is a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and an indirect subsidiary of FMR Corp.
<R>Securities lending allows a fund to retain ownership of the securities loaned and, at the same time, earn additional income. The borrower provides the fund with collateral in an amount at least equal to the value of the securities loaned. The fund seeks to maintain the ability to obtain the right to vote or consent on proxy proposals involving material events affecting securities loaned. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, a fund could experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. These delays and costs could be greater for foreign securities. If a fund is not able to recover the securities loaned, a fund may sell the collateral and purchase a replacement investment in the market. The value of the collateral could decrease below the value of the replacement investment by the time the replacement investment is purchased. Loans will be made only to parties deemed by FMR to be in good standing and when, in FMR's judgment, the income earned would justify the risks.</R>
Cash received as collateral through loan transactions may be invested in other eligible securities, including shares of a money market fund. Investing this cash subjects that investment, as well as the securities loaned, to market appreciation or depreciation.
Securities of Other Investment Companies, including shares of closed-end investment companies, unit investment trusts, and open-end investment companies, represent interests in professionally managed portfolios that may invest in any type of instrument. Investing in other investment companies involves substantially the same risks as investing directly in the underlying instruments, but may involve additional expenses at the investment company-level, such as portfolio management fees and operating expenses. Certain types of investment companies, such as closed-end investment companies, issue a fixed number of shares that trade on a stock exchange or over-the-counter at a premium or a discount to their net asset value per share (NAV). Others are continuously offered at NAV, but may also be traded in the secondary market.
The extent to which a fund can invest in securities of other investment companies is limited by federal securities laws.
Short Sales "Against the Box" are short sales of securities that a fund owns or has the right to obtain (equivalent in kind or amount to the securities sold short). If a fund enters into a short sale against the box, it will be required to set aside securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (or securities convertible or exchangeable into such securities) and will be required to hold such securities while the short sale is outstanding. The fund will incur transaction costs, including interest expenses, in connection with opening, maintaining, and closing short sales against the box.
Temporary Defensive Policies. Each fund reserves the right to invest without limitation in preferred stocks and investment-grade debt instruments for temporary, defensive purposes.
Warrants. Warrants are instruments which entitle the holder to buy an equity security at a specific price for a specific period of time. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.
Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments.
Zero Coupon Bonds do not make interest payments; instead, they are sold at a discount from their face value and are redeemed at face value when they mature. Because zero coupon bonds do not pay current income, their prices can be more volatile than other types of fixed-income securities when interest rates change. In calculating a fund's dividend, a portion of the difference between a zero coupon bond's purchase price and its face value is considered income.
<R>All orders for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities are placed on behalf of each fund by FMR pursuant to authority contained in the management contract. FMR may also be responsible for the placement of portfolio transactions for other investment companies and investment accounts for which it has or its affiliates have investment discretion. If FMR grants investment management authority to a sub-adviser (see the section entitled "Management Contracts"), that sub-adviser is authorized to provide the services described in the sub-advisory agreement, and in accordance with the policies described in this section.</R>
<R>Purchases and sales of equity securities on a securities exchange or OTC are effected through brokers who receive compensation for their services. Generally, compensation relating to securities traded on foreign exchanges will be higher than compensation relating to securities traded on U.S. exchanges and may not be subject to negotiation. Compensation may also be paid in connection with principal transactions (in both OTC securities and securities listed on an exchange) and agency OTC transactions executed with an electronic communications network (ECN) or an alternative trading system. Equity securities may be purchased from underwriters at prices that include underwriting fees.</R>
<R>Purchases and sales of fixed-income securities are generally made with an issuer or a primary market-maker acting as principal. Although there is no stated brokerage commission paid by the fund for any fixed-income security, the price paid by the fund to an underwriter includes the disclosed underwriting fee and prices in secondary trades usually include an undisclosed dealer commission or markup reflecting the spread between the bid and ask prices of the fixed-income security.</R>
<R>The Trustees of each fund periodically review FMR's performance of its responsibilities in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions on behalf of the fund. The Trustees also review the compensation paid by the fund over representative periods of time to determine if it was reasonable in relation to the benefits to the fund.</R>
<R>The Selection of Brokers</r>
<R>In selecting brokers or dealers (including affiliates of FMR) to execute each fund's portfolio transactions, FMR considers factors deemed relevant in the context of a particular trade and in regard to FMR's overall responsibilities with respect to each fund and other investment accounts, including any instructions from each fund's portfolio manager, which may emphasize, for example, speed of execution over other factors. The factors considered will influence whether it is appropriate to execute an order using electronic communications networks (ECNs), electronic channels including algorithmic trading, or by actively working an order. Other factors deemed relevant may include, but are not limited to: price; the size and type of the transaction; the reasonableness of compensation to be paid, including spreads and commission rates; the speed and certainty of trade executions, including broker willingness to commit capital; the nature and characteristics of the markets for the security to be purchased or sold, including the degree of specialization of the broker in such markets or securities; the availability of liquidity in the security, including the liquidity and depth afforded by a market center or market-maker; the reliability of a market center or broker; the broker's overall trading relationship with FMR; the trader's assessment of whether and how closely the broker likely will follow the trader's instructions to the broker; the degree of anonymity that a particular broker or market can provide; the potential for avoiding market impact; the execution services rendered on a continuing basis; the execution efficiency, settlement capability, and financial condition of the firm; arrangements for payment of fund expenses, if applicable; and the provision of additional brokerage and research products and services, if applicable. In seeking best execution, FMR may select a broker using a trading method for which the broker may charge a higher commission than its lowest available commission rate. FMR also may select a broker that charges more than the lowest available commission rate available from another broker. For futures transactions, the selection of an FCM is generally based on the overall quality of execution and other services provided by the FCM.</R>
<R>The Acquisition of Brokerage and Research Products and Services</r>
<R>Brokers (who are not affiliates of FMR) that execute transactions for each fund may receive higher compensation from each fund than other brokers might have charged each fund, in recognition of the value of the brokerage or research products and services they provide to FMR or its affiliates.</R>
<R>Research Products and Services. These products and services may include: economic, industry, company, municipal, sovereign (U.S. and non-U.S.), legal, or political research reports; market color; company meeting facilitation; and investment recommendations. FMR may request that a broker provide a specific proprietary or third-party product or service. Some of these products and services supplement FMR's own research activities in providing investment advice to the funds.</r>
<R>Execution Services. In addition, products and services may include those that assist in the execution, clearing, and settlement of securities transactions, as well as other incidental functions (including but not limited to communication services related to trade execution, order routing and algorithmic trading, post-trade matching, exchange of messages among brokers or dealers, custodians and institutions, and the use of electronic confirmation and affirmation of institutional trades).</r>
<R>Mixed-Use Products and Services. In addition to receiving brokerage and research products and services via written reports and computer -delivered services, such reports may also be provided by telephone and in personal meetings with securities analysts, corporate and industry spokespersons, economists, academicians and government representatives and others with relevant professional expertise. FMR and its affiliates may use commission dollars to obtain certain products or services that are not used exclusively in FMR's or its affiliates' investment decision-making process (mixed-use products or services). In those circumstances, FMR or its affiliates will make a good faith judgment to evaluate the various benefits and uses to which they intend to put the mixed-use product or service, and will pay for that portion of the mixed-use product or service that does not qualify as brokerage and research products and services with their own resources (referred to as "hard dollars").</r>
<R>Benefit to FMR. FMR's expenses would likely be increased if it attempted to generate these additional products and services through its own efforts, or if it paid for these products or services itself. Certain of the brokerage and research products and services FMR receives from brokers are furnished by brokers on their own initiative, either in connection with a particular transaction or as part of their overall services. Some of these products or services may not have an explicit cost associated with such product or service.</r>
<R>FMR's Decision-Making Process. Before causing a fund to pay a particular level of compensation, FMR will make a good faith determination that the compensation is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or research products and services provided to FMR, viewed in terms of the particular transaction for a fund or FMR's overall responsibilities to a fund or other investment companies and investment accounts. While FMR may take into account the brokerage and/or research products and services provided by a broker in determining whether compensation paid is reasonable, neither FMR nor the funds incur an obligation to any broker, dealer, or third party to pay for any product or service (or portion thereof) by generating a specific amount of compensation or otherwise. Typically, these products and services assist FMR and its affiliates in terms of its overall investment responsibilities to a fund and other investment companies and investment accounts; however, each product or service received may not benefit the fund. Certain funds or investment accounts may use brokerage commissions to acquire brokerage and research products and services that may also benefit other funds or accounts managed by FMR or its affiliates.</r>
<R>Hard Dollar Research Contracts. FMR has arrangements with certain third-party research providers and brokers through whom FMR effects fund trades, whereby FMR may pay with hard dollars for all or a portion of the cost of research products and services purchased from such research providers or brokers. Even with such hard dollar payments, FMR may cause a fund to pay more for execution than the lowest commission rate available from the broker providing research products and services to FMR, or that may be available from another broker. FMR views its hard dollar payments for research products and services as likely to reduce a fund's total commission costs even though it is expected that in such hard dollar arrangements the commissions available for recapture and to pay fund expenses, as described below, will decrease. FMR's determination to pay for research products and services separately, rather than bundled with fund commissions, is wholly voluntary on FMR's part and may be extended to additional brokers or discontinued with any broker participating in this arrangement.</r>
<R>Commission Recapture</r>
<R>FMR may allocate brokerage transactions to brokers (who are not affiliates of FMR) who have entered into arrangements with FMR under which the broker, using predetermined methodology, rebates a portion of the compensation paid by a fund to offset that fund's expenses, which may be paid to FMR or its affiliates. Not all brokers with whom a fund trades have agreed to participate in brokerage commission recapture. FMR expects that brokers from whom FMR purchases research products and services with hard dollars are unlikely to participate in commission recapture.</R>
<R>Affiliated Transactions</r>
<R>FMR may place trades with certain brokers, including National Financial Services LLC (NFS), with whom it is under common control provided FMR determines that these affiliates' trade execution abilities and costs are comparable to those of non-affiliated, qualified brokerage firms.</R>
<R>The Trustees of each fund have approved procedures whereby a fund may purchase securities that are offered in underwritings in which an affiliate of FMR participates. In addition, for underwritings where an FMR affiliate participates as a principal underwriter, certain restrictions may apply that could, among other things, limit the amount of securities that the funds could purchase in the underwritings.</R>
<R>Trade Allocation</r>
<R>Although the Trustees and officers of each fund are substantially the same as those of other funds managed by FMR or its affiliates, investment decisions for each fund are made independently from those of other funds or investment accounts (including proprietary accounts) managed by FMR or its affiliates. The same security is often held in the portfolio of more than one of these funds or investment accounts. Simultaneous transactions are inevitable when several funds and investment accounts are managed by the same investment adviser, particularly when the same security is suitable for the investment objective of more than one fund or investment account.</R>
<R>When two or more funds or investment accounts are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, including a futures contract, the prices and amounts are allocated in accordance with procedures believed by FMR to be appropriate and equitable to each fund or investment account. In some cases adherence to these procedures could have a detrimental effect on the price or value of the security as far as each fund is concerned. In other cases, however, the ability of the funds to participate in volume transactions will produce better executions and prices for the funds.</R>
<R>Commissions Paid</r>
<R>A fund may pay compensation including both commissions and spreads in connection with the placement of portfolio transactions. The amount of brokerage commissions paid by a fund may change from year to year because of, among other things, changing asset levels, shareholder activity, and/or portfolio turnover.</R>
<R>For the fiscal periods ended February 28, 2007 and 2006, the portfolio turnover rates for each fund are presented in the table below.</R>
<R>Turnover Rates |
2007 |
2006</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
99% |
75%</R> |
<R>Gold |
85% |
108%</R> |
<R>Materials |
185% |
124%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
162% |
148%</R> |
<R>The following table shows the total amount of brokerage commissions paid by each fund, comprising commissions paid on securities and/or futures transactions, as applicable, for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2007, 2006, and 2005. The total amount of brokerage commissions paid is stated as a dollar amount and a percentage of the fund's average net assets.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Dollar |
Percentage of
Average |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 225,401 |
0.10%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 136,572 |
0.11%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 181,554 |
0.15%</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 4,079,464 |
0.28%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 5,710,365 |
0.70%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 3,671,146 |
0.54%</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 579,211 |
0.29%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 363,313 |
0.27%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 291,444 |
0.26%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 2,016,465 |
0.41%</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,320,587 |
0.67%</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 1,525,027 |
0.41%</R> |
<R>The first table below shows the total amount of brokerage commissions paid by each fund to NFS for the past three fiscal years. The second table shows the approximate amount of aggregate brokerage commissions paid by a fund to NFS as a percentage of the approximate aggregate dollar amount of transactions for which the fund paid brokerage commissions as well as the percentage of transactions effected by a fund through NFS, in each case for the fiscal year ended 2007. NFS is paid on a commission basis.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Total Amount Paid to NFS</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 1,593</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 21,979</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 18,496</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 165</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 747</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 2,550</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 847</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 2,189</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 6,085</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
|
$ 40,816</R> |
<R>2006 |
|
$ 48,031</R> |
<R>2005 |
|
$ 85,708</R> |
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
% of Aggregate |
% of Aggregate Dollar Amount of Transactions Effected through NFS</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples(dagger) |
February 28 |
0.71% |
2.60%</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
0.00% |
0.04%</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
0.15% |
0.97%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications(dagger) |
February 28 |
2.02% |
3.01%</R> |
<R>(dagger) The difference between the percentage of aggregate brokerage commissions paid to, and the percentage of the aggregate dollar amount of transactions effected through, NFS is a result of the low commission rates charged by NFS.</R>
<R>The following table shows the dollar amount of brokerage commissions paid to firms for providing research services and the approximate dollar amount of the transactions involved for the fiscal year ended 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
$ Amount of |
$ Amount of |
<R>Consumer Staples |
February 28 |
$ 184,724 |
$ 362,541,460</R> |
<R>Gold |
February 28 |
$ 3,964,776 |
$ 2,089,656,682</R> |
<R>Materials |
February 28 |
$ 560,344 |
$ 650,188,079</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
February 28 |
$ 1,928,605 |
$ 1,432,707,439</R> |
Each class's NAV is the value of a single share. The NAV of each class is computed by adding the class's pro rata share of the value of the applicable fund's investments, cash, and other assets, subtracting the class's pro rata share of the applicable fund's liabilities, subtracting the liabilities allocated to the class, and dividing the result by the number of shares of that class that are outstanding.
Portfolio securities are valued by various methods depending on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Most equity securities for which the primary market is the United States are valued at the official closing price, last sale price or, if no sale has occurred, at the closing bid price. Most equity securities for which the primary market is outside the United States are valued using the official closing price or the last sale price in the principal market in which they are traded. If the last sale price (on the local exchange) is unavailable, the last evaluated quote or closing bid price normally is used. Securities of other open-end investment companies are valued at their respective NAVs.
Debt securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available may be valued at market values determined by such securities' most recent bid prices (sales prices if the principal market is an exchange) in the principal market in which they normally are traded, as furnished by recognized dealers in such securities or assets. Or, debt securities and convertible securities may be valued on the basis of information furnished by a pricing service that uses a valuation matrix which incorporates both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques. Use of pricing services has been approved by the Board of Trustees. A number of pricing services are available, and the funds may use various pricing services or discontinue the use of any pricing service.
Futures contracts and options are valued on the basis of market quotations, if available.
Independent brokers or quotation services provide prices of foreign securities in their local currency. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC) gathers all exchange rates daily at the close of the NYSE using the last quoted price on the local currency and then translates the value of foreign securities from their local currencies into U.S. dollars. Any changes in the value of forward contracts due to exchange rate fluctuations and days to maturity are included in the calculation of NAV. If an event that is expected to materially affect the value of a portfolio security occurs after the close of an exchange or market on which that security is traded, then that security will be valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less for which market quotations and information furnished by a pricing service are not readily available are valued either at amortized cost or at original cost plus accrued interest, both of which approximate current value.
The procedures set forth above need not be used to determine the value of the securities owned by a fund if, in the opinion of a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees, some other method would more accurately reflect the fair value of such securities. For example, securities and other assets for which there is no readily available market value may be valued in good faith by a committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. In making a good faith determination of the value of a security, the committee may review price movements in futures contracts and ADRs, market and trading trends, the bid/ask quotes of brokers and off-exchange institutional trading.
BUYING, SELLING, AND EXCHANGING INFORMATION
A fund may make redemption payments in whole or in part in readily marketable securities or other property pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees if FMR determines it is in the best interests of the fund. Such securities or other property will be valued for this purpose as they are valued in computing each class's NAV. Shareholders that receive securities or other property will realize, upon receipt, a gain or loss for tax purposes, and will incur additional costs and be exposed to market risk prior to and upon sale of such securities or other property.
<R>Dividends. A portion of each fund's income may qualify for the dividends-received deduction available to corporate shareholders, but it is unlikely that all of the fund's income will qualify for the deduction. A portion of each fund's dividends, when distributed to individual shareholders, may qualify for taxation at long-term capital gains rates (provided certain holding period requirements are met), or may be exempt from state and local taxation to the extent that they are derived from certain U.S. Government securities and meet certain requirements.</r>
Capital Gain Distributions. Each fund's long-term capital gain distributions are federally taxable to shareholders generally as capital gains.
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Gold had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $5,961,929, which was acquired in the merger with Precious Metals and Minerals, which will expire on February 29, 2008, and is available to offset future capital gains of the fund up to $5,961,929 per year as provided by regulations. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</r>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, Telecommunications had an aggregate capital loss carryforward of approximately $495,069,450. This loss carryforward, of which $321,438,292, $161,866,685, and $11,764,473 will expire on February 28, 2010, 2011, and February 29, 2012, respectively, is available to offset future capital gains. Under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, the fund's ability to utilize its capital loss carryforwards in a given year or in total may be limited.</R>
Returns of Capital. If a fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.
Foreign Tax Credit or Deduction. Foreign governments may withhold taxes on dividends and interest earned by a fund with respect to foreign securities. Foreign governments may also impose taxes on other payments or gains with respect to foreign securities. If, at the close of its fiscal year, more than 50% of a fund's total assets is invested in securities of foreign issuers, the fund may elect to pass through eligible foreign taxes paid and thereby allow shareholders to take a deduction or, if they meet certain holding period requirements with respect to fund shares, a credit on their individual tax returns. Special rules may apply to the credit for individuals who receive dividends qualifying for the long-term capital gains tax rate.
Tax Status of the Funds. Each fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code so that it will not be liable for federal tax on income and capital gains distributed to shareholders. In order to qualify as a regulated investment company, and avoid being subject to federal income or excise taxes at the fund level, each fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains within each calendar year as well as on a fiscal year basis, and intends to comply with other tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies.
Other Tax Information. The information above is only a summary of some of the tax consequences generally affecting each fund and its shareholders, and no attempt has been made to discuss individual tax consequences. It is up to you or your tax preparer to determine whether the sale of shares of a fund resulted in a capital gain or loss or other tax consequence to you. In addition to federal income taxes, shareholders may be subject to state and local taxes on fund distributions, and shares may be subject to state and local personal property taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers to determine whether a fund is suitable to their particular tax situation.
<R>The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and executive officers of the trust and funds, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs each fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee each fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to each fund, and review each fund's performance. Each of the Trustees oversees 349 funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.</R>
<R>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) (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 72nd birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The executive officers and Advisory Board Member hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and 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.</R>
Interested Trustees*:
Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
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Edward C. Johnson 3d (76) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 1980 Mr. Johnson is Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Johnson serves as President (2006-present), Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and a Director of FMR Corp.; Chairman and a Director of FMR; Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC); Chairman and a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc.; and Chairman (2001-present) and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Johnson serves as Chairman and Director of Fidelity International Limited (FIL). |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2003 Mr. Reynolds is President and a Director of FMR (2005-present), Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2005-present), and FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present). Mr. Reynolds also serves as Vice Chairman (2006-present), a Director (2003-present), and Chief Operating Officer of FMR Corp. and a Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005-present). He also serves on the Board at Fidelity Investments Canada, Ltd. |
* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.
Independent Trustees:
Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.
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Dennis J. Dirks (58) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 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) (1999-2003). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) (1999-2003) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) (1999-2003). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation (2001-2003) and Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation (2001-2003). Mr. Dirks also serves as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-present) and a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-present). |
Albert R. Gamper, Jr. (64) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006 Prior to his retirement in December 2004, Mr. Gamper served as Chairman of the Board of CIT Group Inc. (commercial finance). During his tenure with CIT Group Inc. Mr. Gamper served in numerous senior management positions, including Chairman (1987-1989; 1999-2001; 2002-2004), Chief Executive Officer (1987-2004), and President (1989-2002). He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Public Service Enterprise Group (utilities, 2001-present), Chairman of the Board of Governors, Rutgers University (2004-present), and Chairman of the Board of Saint Barnabas Health Care System. |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004 Dr. Heilmeier is Chairman Emeritus of Telcordia Technologies (communication software and systems), where prior to his retirement, he served as company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Mitre Corporation (systems engineering and information technology support for the government), and HRL Laboratories (private research and development, 2004-present). He is Chairman of the General Motors Science & Technology Advisory Board and a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Heilmeier is a member of the Defense Science Board and the National Security Agency Advisory Board. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Board of Overseers of the School of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Dr. Heilmeier served as a Director of TRW Inc. (automotive, space, defense, and information technology, 1992-2002), Compaq (1994-2002), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) (technology-based business outsourcing, 1995-2002), INET Technologies Inc. (telecommunications network surveillance, 2001-2004), and Teletech Holdings (customer management services). He is the recipient of the 2005 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his invention of the liquid crystal display, and a member of the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. |
<R>James H. Keyes (66)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007</R> Prior to his retirement in 2003, Mr. Keyes was Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls, Inc. (automotive supplier, 1993-2003). He currently serves as a member of the boards of LSI Logic Corporation (semiconductor technologies), Navistar International Corporation (manufacture and sale of trucks, buses, and diesel engines, 2002-present), and Pitney Bowes, Inc. (integrated mail, messaging, and document management solutions). |
Marie L. Knowles (60) |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2001 Prior to Ms. Knowles' retirement in June 2000, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) (diversified energy, 1996-2000). From 1993 to 1996, she was a Senior Vice President of ARCO and President of ARCO Transportation Company. She served as a Director of ARCO from 1996 to 1998. She currently serves as a Director of Phelps Dodge Corporation (copper mining and manufacturing) and McKesson Corporation (healthcare service, 2002-present). Ms. Knowles is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution and the Catalina Island Conservancy and also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Engineering of the University of Southern California. |
<R>Ned C. Lautenbach (63)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2000</R> Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Independent Trustees (2006-present). Mr. Lautenbach has been a partner of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (private equity investment firm) since September 1998. Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) from 1968 until his retirement in 1998. Mr. Lautenbach serves as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-present) and Eaton Corporation (diversified industrial) as well as the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida. He also is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fairfield University (2005-present), as well as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005 Ms. Small is a member (2000-present) and Chairperson (2002-present) of the Investment Committee, and a member (2002-present) of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. Previously, she served as Chief Investment Officer (1999-2000), Director of Global Equity Investments (1996-1999), and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark (1990-1997) and Scudder Kemper Investments (1997-1999). In addition, Ms. Small served as Co-Chair (2000-2003) of the Annual Fund for the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. |
<R>William S. Stavropoulos (67)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2001</R> Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company. Since joining The Dow Chemical Company in 1967, Mr. Stavropoulos served in numerous senior management positions, including President (1993-2000; 2002-2003), CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), and Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2004). Currently, he is a Director of NCR Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), Chemical Financial Corporation, Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate, 2002-present), Tyco International, Inc. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-present), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital (private equity investment firm, 2005-present). He is a special advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., a private equity investment firm. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of The Business Council, J.P. Morgan International Council and the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science. |
<R>Kenneth L. Wolfe (68)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Prior to his retirement in 2001, Mr. Wolfe was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hershey Foods Corporation (1993-2001). He currently serves as a member of the boards of Adelphia Communications Corporation (2003-present), Bausch & Lomb, Inc., and Revlon Inc. (2004-present). |
<R>Advisory Board Member and Executive Officers:</r>
<R>Correspondence intended for each executive officer and Mr. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.</R>
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<R>Peter S. Lynch (63)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2003</R> Member of the Advisory Board of Fidelity Select Portfolios. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR, and Vice Chairman (2001-present) and a Director of FMR Co., Inc. Previously, Mr. Lynch served as a Trustee of the Fidelity funds (1990-2003). In addition, he serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. |
<R>Kimberley H. Monasterio (43)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007</R> President and Treasurer of the funds. Ms. Monasterio also serves as President and Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2007-present) and is an employee of FMR (2004-present). Previously, Ms. Monasterio served as Deputy Treasurer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2006). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Monasterio served as Treasurer (2000-2004) and Chief Financial Officer (2002-2004) of the Franklin Templeton Funds and Senior Vice President of Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (2000-2004). |
<R>Boyce I. Greer (51)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Vice President of the funds. Mr. Greer also serves as Vice President of certain Equity Funds (2005-present), certain Asset Allocation Funds (2005-present), Fixed-Income Funds (2006-present), and Money Market Funds (2006-present). Mr. Greer is also a Trustee of other investment companies advised by FMR (2003-present). He is an Executive Vice President of FMR (2005-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present), and Senior Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Greer served as a Director and Managing Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2002-2005), and Executive Vice President (2000-2002) and Money Market Group Leader (1997-2002) of the Fidelity Investments Fixed Income Division. He also served as Vice President of Fidelity's Money Market Funds (1997-2002), Senior Vice President of FMR (1997-2002), and Vice President of FIMM (1998-2002). |
<R>Eric D. Roiter (58)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 1998</R> Secretary of the funds. He also serves as Secretary of other Fidelity funds; Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-present) and FMR; Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2001-present), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2001-present), and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2001-present). Mr. Roiter is an Adjunct Member, Faculty of Law, at Boston College Law School (2003-present). Previously, Mr. Roiter served as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (1998-2005). |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2007</R> Assistant Secretary of the funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Assistant Secretary of other Fidelity funds (2007-present), Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2006-present), and is an employee of FMR. |
<R>R. Stephen Ganis (40)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006</R> Anti-Money Laundering (AML) officer of the funds. Mr. Ganis also serves as AML officer of other Fidelity funds (2006-present) and FMR Corp. (2003-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Ganis practiced law at Goodwin Procter, LLP (2000-2002). |
<R>Joseph B. Hollis (58)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2006</R> Chief Financial Officer of the funds. Mr. Hollis also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Hollis is President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (2005-present). Mr. Hollis also serves as President and Director of Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Hollis served as Senior Vice President of Cash Management Services (1999-2002) and Investment Management Operations (2002-2005). |
<R>Kenneth A. Rathgeber (59)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004</R> Chief Compliance Officer of the funds. Mr. Rathgeber also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other Fidelity funds (2004-present) and Executive Vice President of Risk Oversight for Fidelity Investments (2002-present). He is Chief Compliance Officer of FMR (2005-present), FMR Co., Inc. (2005-present), Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2005-present), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2005-present), Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2005-present), and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Rathgeber served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. (1998-2002). |
<R>Bryan A. Mehrmann (45)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Deputy Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Mehrmann also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR. Previously, Mr. Mehrmann served as Vice President of Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Group (FIIS)/Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Corporation, Inc. (FIIOC) Client Services (1998-2004). |
<R>Kenneth B. Robins (37)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Deputy Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Robins also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2004-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Robins worked at KPMG LLP, where he was a partner in KPMG's department of professional practice (2002-2004) and a Senior Manager (1999-2000). In addition, Mr. Robins served as Assistant Chief Accountant, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (2000-2002). |
<R>Robert G. Byrnes (40)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Assistant Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Byrnes also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Byrnes served as Vice President of FPCMS (2003-2005). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Byrnes worked at Deutsche Asset Management where he served as Vice President of the Investment Operations Group (2000-2003). |
<R>Peter L. Lydecker (53)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2004</R> Assistant Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Lydecker also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2004) and is an employee of FMR. |
<R>Gary W. Ryan (48)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Assistant Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Ryan also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in FPCMS (1999-2005). |
<R>Salvatore Schiavone (41)</R> |
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Year of Election or Appointment: 2005</R> Assistant Treasurer of the funds. Mr. Schiavone also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other Fidelity funds (2005-present) and is an employee of FMR (2005-present). Before joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Schiavone worked at Deutsche Asset Management, where he most recently served as Assistant Treasurer (2003-2005) of the Scudder Funds and Vice President and Head of Fund Reporting (1996-2003). |
Standing Committees of the Funds' Trustees. The Board of Trustees has established various committees to support the Independent Trustees in acting independently in pursuing the best interests of the Fidelity funds and their shareholders. The committees facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to Independent Trustees, each fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Currently, the Board of Trustees has 12 standing committees. The members of each committee are Independent Trustees.
<R>The Operations Committee is composed of all of the Independent Trustees, with Mr. Lautenbach currently serving as Chair. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair, and serves as a forum for consideration of issues of importance to, or calling for particular determinations by, the Independent Trustees. The committee also considers matters involving potential conflicts of interest between the funds and FMR and its affiliates and reviews proposed contracts and the proposed continuation of contracts between the Fidelity funds and FMR and its affiliates, and annually reviews and makes recommendations regarding contracts with third parties unaffiliated with FMR, including insurance coverage and custody agreements. The committee also monitors additional issues including the nature, levels and quality of services provided to shareholders, significant litigation, and the voting of proxies of portfolio companies. The committee also has oversight of compliance issues not specifically within the scope of any other committee. The committee is also responsible for definitive action on all compliance matters involving the potential for significant reimbursement by FMR. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 13 meetings.</R>
<R>The Fair Value Oversight Committee is composed of all of the Independent Trustees, with Mr. Lautenbach currently serving as Chair. The committee normally meets quarterly, or more frequently as called by the Chair. The Fair Value Oversight Committee monitors and establishes policies concerning procedures and controls regarding the valuation of fund investments and monitors matters of disclosure to the extent required to fulfill its statutory responsibilities. The committee also reviews actions taken by FMR's Fair Value Committee. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held four meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees has established three Fund Oversight Committees: the Equity Committee (composed of Messrs. Stavropoulos (Chair), Gamper, and Lautenbach), the Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Ms. Knowles, and Mr. Dirks), and the Select and Asset Allocation Committee (composed of Dr. Heilmeier (Chair), Messrs. Keyes and Wolfe). Each committee normally meets in conjunction with in-person meetings of the Board of Trustees, or more frequently as called by the Chair of the respective committee. Each committee develops an understanding of and reviews the investment objectives, policies, and practices of each fund under its oversight. Each committee also monitors investment performance, compliance by each relevant Fidelity fund with its investment policies and restrictions and reviews appropriate benchmarks, competitive universes, unusual or exceptional investment matters, the personnel and other resources devoted to the management of each fund and all other matters bearing on each fund's investment results. The Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee also receives reports required under Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act and has oversight of research bearing on credit quality, investment structures and other fixed-income issues, and of international research. The Select and Asset Allocation Committee has oversight of FMR's equity investment research. Each committee will review and recommend any required action to the Board in respect of specific funds, including new funds, changes in fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies and restrictions, partial or full closing to new investors, fund mergers, fund name changes, and liquidations of funds. The members of each committee may organize working groups to make recommendations concerning issues related to funds that are within the scope of the committee's review. These working groups report to the committee or to the Independent Trustees, or both, as appropriate. Each working group may request from FMR such information from FMR as may be appropriate to the working group's deliberations. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Equity Committee held 12 meetings, the Fixed-Income, International, and Special Committee held 13 meetings, and the Select and Asset Allocation Committee held 12 meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees has established two Fund Contract Committees: the Equity Contract Committee (composed of Messrs. Stavropoulos (Chair), Gamper, and Lautenbach, Dr. Heilmeier, and Ms. Small) and the Fixed-Income Contract Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Mr. Dirks, and Ms. Knowles). Each committee will ordinarily meet as needed to consider matters related to the renewal of fund investment advisory agreements. The committees will assist the Independent Trustees in their consideration of investment advisory agreements of each fund. Each committee receives information on and makes recommendations concerning the approval of investment advisory agreements between the Fidelity funds and FMR and its affiliates and any non-FMR affiliate that serves as a sub-adviser to a Fidelity fund (collectively, investment advisers) and the annual review of these contracts. The Fixed-Income Contract Committee will be responsible for investment advisory agreements of the fixed-income funds. The Equity Contract Committee will be responsible for the investment advisory agreements of all other funds. With respect to each fund under its purview, each committee: requests and receives information on the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the shareholders of the Fidelity funds by the investment advisers and their respective affiliates, fund performance, the investment performance of the investment adviser, and such other information as the committee determines to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the investment advisory agreements; considers the cost of the services to be provided and the profitability and other benefits that the investment advisers and their respective affiliates derive or will derive from their contractual arrangements with each of the funds (including tangible and intangible "fall-out benefits"); considers the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the funds grow and whether fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of fund investors; considers methodologies for determining the extent to which the funds benefit from economies of scale and refinements to these methodologies; considers information comparing the services to be rendered and the amount to be paid under the funds' contracts with those under other investment advisory contracts entered into with FMR and its affiliates and other investment advisers, such as contracts with other registered investment companies or other types of clients; considers such other matters and information as may be necessary and appropriate to evaluate investment advisory agreements of the funds; and makes recommendations to the Board concerning the approval or renewal of investment advisory agreements. Each committee will consult with the other committees of the Board of Trustees, and in particular with the Audit Committee and the applicable Fund Oversight Committees, in carrying out its responsibilities. Each committee's responsibilities are guided by Sections 15(c) and 36(b) of the 1940 Act. While each committee consists solely of Independent Trustees, its meetings may, depending upon the subject matter, be attended by one or more senior members of FMR's management or representatives of a sub-adviser not affiliated with FMR. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Equity Contract Committee held seven meetings and the Fixed-Income Contract Committee held four meetings.</R>
<R>The Shareholder, Distribution and Brokerage Committee is composed of Messrs. Dirks (Chair), Gamper, and Stavropoulos, and Ms. Small. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair. Regarding shareholder services, the committee considers the structure and amount of the Fidelity funds' transfer agency fees and fees, including direct fees to investors (other than sales loads), such as bookkeeping and custodial fees, and the nature and quality of services rendered by FMR and its affiliates or third parties (such as custodians) in consideration of these fees. The committee also considers other non-investment management services rendered to the Fidelity funds by FMR and its affiliates, including pricing and bookkeeping services. Regarding brokerage, the committee monitors and recommends policies concerning the securities transactions of the Fidelity funds. The committee periodically reviews the policies and practices with respect to efforts to achieve best execution, commissions paid to firms supplying research and brokerage services or paying fund expenses, and policies and procedures designed to assure that any allocation of portfolio transactions is not influenced by the sale of Fidelity fund shares. The committee also monitors brokerage and other similar relationships between the Fidelity funds and firms affiliated with FMR that participate in the execution of securities transactions. Regarding the distribution of fund shares, the committee considers issues bearing on the various distribution channels employed by the Fidelity funds, including issues regarding Rule 18f-3 plans and related consideration of classes of shares, sales load structures (including breakpoints), load waivers, selling concessions and service charges paid to intermediaries, Rule 12b-1 plans, contingent deferred sales charges, and finders' fees, and other means by which intermediaries are compensated for selling fund shares or providing shareholder servicing, including revenue sharing. The committee also considers issues bearing on the preparation and use of advertisements and sales literature for the Fidelity funds, policies and procedures regarding frequent purchase of Fidelity fund shares, and selective disclosure of portfolio holdings. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the Shareholder, Distribution and Brokerage Committee held 13 meetings.</R>
<R>The Audit Committee is composed of Ms. Knowles (Chair), Dr. Heilmeier, and Messrs. Keyes and Wolfe. All committee members must be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including a company's balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. At least one committee member will be an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by the SEC. The committee will have at least one committee member in common with the Compliance Committee. The committee normally meets monthly (except August), or more frequently as called by the Chair. The committee meets separately at least four times a year with the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, with personnel responsible for the internal audit function of FMR Corp., and with the Fidelity funds' outside auditors. The committee has direct responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the outside auditors employed by the Fidelity funds. The committee assists the Trustees in overseeing and monitoring: (i) the systems of internal accounting and financial controls of the Fidelity funds and the funds' service providers, (ii) the financial reporting processes of the Fidelity funds, (iii) the independence, objectivity and qualification of the auditors to the Fidelity funds, (iv) the annual audits of the Fidelity funds' financial statements, and (v) the accounting policies and disclosures of the Fidelity funds. The committee considers and acts upon (i) the provision by any outside auditor of any non-audit services for any Fidelity fund, and (ii) the provision by any outside auditor of certain non-audit services to Fidelity fund service providers and their affiliates to the extent that such approval (in the case of this clause (ii)) is required under applicable regulations of the SEC. In furtherance of the foregoing, the committee has adopted (and may from time to time amend or supplement) and provides oversight of policies and procedures for non-audit engagements by outside auditors of the Fidelity funds. It is responsible for approving all audit engagement fees and terms for the Fidelity funds, resolving disagreements between a fund and any outside auditor regarding any fund's financial reporting, and has sole authority to hire and fire any auditor. Auditors of the funds report directly to the committee. The committee will obtain assurance of independence and objectivity from the outside auditors, including a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the auditor and the Fidelity funds and any service providers consistent with Independent Standards Board Standard No. 1. The committee will receive reports of compliance with provisions of the Auditor Independence Regulations relating to the hiring of employees or former employees of the outside auditors. It oversees and receives reports on the Fidelity funds' service providers' internal controls and reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the service providers' accounting and financial controls, including: (i) any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting that are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Fidelity funds' ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data; (ii) any change in the fund's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the fund's internal control over financial reporting; and (iii) any fraud, whether material or not, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Fidelity funds' or service providers internal controls over financial reporting. The committee will review with counsel any legal matters that may have a material impact on the Fidelity funds' financial statements and any material reports or inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies. These matters may also be reviewed by the Compliance Committee or the Operations Committee. The Chair of the Audit Committee will coordinate with the Chair of the Compliance Committee, as appropriate. The committee reviews at least annually a report from each outside auditor describing any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control, peer review, or Public Company Accounting Oversight Board examination of the auditing firm and any material issues raised by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities of the auditing firm and in each case any steps taken to deal with such issues. The committee will oversee and receive reports on the Fidelity funds' financial reporting process, will discuss with FMR, the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, outside auditors and, if appropriate, internal audit personnel of FMR Corp. their qualitative judgments about the appropriateness and acceptability of accounting principles and financial disclosure practices used or proposed for adoption by the Fidelity funds, and will review with FMR, the Fidelity funds' Treasurer, outside auditor, and internal auditor personnel of FMR Corp. (to the extent relevant) the results of audits of the Fidelity funds' financial statements. The committee will review periodically the Fidelity funds' major internal controls exposures and the steps that have been taken to monitor and control such exposures. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 17 meetings.</R>
<R>The Governance and Nominating Committee is composed of Messrs. Lautenbach (Chair), Stavropoulos, and Wolfe. The committee meets as called by the Chair. With respect to fund governance and board administration matters, the committee periodically reviews procedures of the Board of Trustees and its committees (including committee charters) and periodically reviews compensation of Independent Trustees. The committee monitors corporate governance matters and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on the frequency and structure of the Board of Trustee meetings and on any other aspect of Board procedures. It acts as the administrative committee under the retirement plan for Independent Trustees who retired prior to December 30, 1996 and under the fee deferral plan for Independent Trustees. It reviews the performance of legal counsel employed by the Fidelity funds and the Independent Trustees. On behalf of the Independent Trustees, the committee will make such findings and determinations as to the independence of counsel for the Independent Trustees as may be necessary or appropriate under applicable regulations or otherwise. The committee is also responsible for Board administrative matters applicable to Independent Trustees, such as expense reimbursement policies and compensation for attendance at meetings, conferences and other events. The committee monitors compliance with, acts as the administrator of, and makes determinations in respect of, the provisions of the code of ethics and any supplemental policies regarding personal securities transactions applicable to the Independent Trustees. The committee monitors the functioning of each Board committee and makes recommendations for any changes, including the creation or elimination of standing or ad hoc Board committees. The committee monitors regulatory and other developments to determine whether to recommend modifications to the committee's responsibilities or other Trustee policies and procedures in light of rule changes, reports concerning "best practices" in corporate governance and other developments in mutual fund governance. The committee meets with Independent Trustees at least once a year to discuss matters relating to fund governance. The committee recommends that the Board establish such special or ad hoc Board committees as may be desirable or necessary from time to time in order to address ethical, legal, or other matters that may arise. The committee also oversees the annual self-evaluation of the Board of Trustees and establishes procedures to allow it to exercise this oversight function. In conducting this oversight, the committee shall address all matters that it considers relevant to the performance of the Board of Trustees and shall report the results of its evaluation to the Board of Trustees, including any recommended amendments to the principles of governance, and any recommended changes to the Fidelity funds' or the Board of Trustees' policies, procedures, and structures. The committee reviews periodically the size and composition of the Board of Trustees as a whole and recommends, if necessary, measures to be taken so that the Board of Trustees reflects the appropriate balance of knowledge, experience, skills, expertise, and diversity required for the Board as a whole and contains at least the minimum number of Independent Trustees required by law. The committee makes nominations for the election or appointment of Independent Trustees and non-management Members of any Advisory Board, and for membership on committees. The committee shall have authority to retain and terminate any third-party advisers, including authority to approve fees and other retention terms. Such advisers may include search firms to identify Independent Trustee candidates and board compensation consultants. The committee may conduct or authorize investigations into or studies of matters within the committee's scope of responsibilities, and may retain, at the Fidelity funds' expense, such independent counsel or other advisers as it deems necessary. The committee will consider nominees to the Board of Trustees recommended by shareholders based upon the criteria applied to candidates presented to the committee by a search firm or other source. Recommendations, along with appropriate background material concerning the candidate that demonstrates his or her ability to serve as an Independent Trustee of the Fidelity funds, should be submitted to the Chair of the committee at the address maintained for communications with Independent Trustees. If the committee retains a search firm, the Chair will generally forward all such submissions to the search firm for evaluation. With respect to the criteria for selecting Independent Trustees, it is expected that all candidates will possess the following minimum qualifications: (i) unquestioned personal integrity; (ii) not an interested person of FMR or its affiliates within the meaning of the 1940 Act; (iii) does not have a material relationship (e.g., commercial, banking, consulting, legal, or accounting) that could create an appearance of lack of independence in respect of FMR and its affiliates; (iv) has the disposition to act independently in respect of FMR and its affiliates and others in order to protect the interests of the funds and all shareholders; (v) ability to attend 11 meetings per year; (vi) demonstrates sound business judgment gained through broad experience in significant positions where the candidate has dealt with management, technical, financial, or regulatory issues; (vii) sufficient financial or accounting knowledge to add value in the complex financial environment of the Fidelity funds; (viii) experience on corporate or other institutional oversight bodies having similar responsibilities, but which board memberships or other relationships could not result in business or regulatory conflicts with the funds; and (ix) capacity for the hard work and attention to detail that is required to be an effective Independent Trustee in light of the Fidelity funds' complex regulatory, operational, and marketing setting. The Governance and Nominating Committee may determine that a candidate who does not have the type of previous experience or knowledge referred to above should nevertheless be considered as a nominee if the Governance and Nominating Committee finds that the candidate has additional qualifications such that his or her qualifications, taken as a whole, demonstrate the same level of fitness to serve as an Independent Trustee. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 10 meetings.</R>
<R>The Board of Trustees established the Compliance Committee (composed of Ms. Small (Chair), Ms. Knowles, and Messrs. Stavropoulos and Wolfe) in May 2005. The committee normally meets quarterly, or more frequently as called by the Chair. The committee oversees the administration and operation of the compliance policies and procedures of the Fidelity funds and their service providers as required by Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act. The committee is responsible for the review and approval of policies and procedures relating to (i) provisions of the Code of Ethics, (ii) anti-money laundering requirements, (iii) compliance with investment restrictions and limitations, (iv) privacy, (v) recordkeeping, and (vi) other compliance policies and procedures which are not otherwise delegated to another committee. The committee has responsibility for recommending to the Board the designation of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of the Fidelity funds. The committee serves as the primary point of contact between the CCO and the Board, it oversees the annual performance review and compensation of the CCO, and if required, makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the removal of the appointed CCO. The committee receives reports of significant correspondence with regulators or governmental agencies, employee complaints or published reports which raise concerns regarding compliance matters, and copies of significant non-routine correspondence with the SEC. The committee receives reports from the CCO including the annual report concerning the funds' compliance policies as required by Rule 38a-1, quarterly reports in respect of any breaches of fiduciary duty or violations of federal securities laws, and reports on any other compliance or related matters that may have a significant impact on the funds. The committee will recommend to the Board, what actions, if any, should be taken with respect to such reports. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held 19 meetings.</R>
<R>The Proxy Voting Committee is composed of Messrs. Gamper (Chair), Dirks, and Keyes. The committee will meet as needed to review the fund's proxy voting policies, consider changes to the policies, and review the manner in which the policies have been applied. The committee will receive reports on the manner in which proxy votes have been cast under the proxy voting policies and reports on consultations between the fund's investment advisers and portfolio companies concerning matters presented to shareholders for approval. The committee will address issues relating to the fund's annual voting report filed with the SEC. The committee will receive reports concerning the implementation of procedures and controls designed to ensure that the proxy voting policies are implemented in accordance with their terms. The committee will consider FMR's recommendations concerning certain non-routine proposals not covered by the proxy voting policies. The committee will receive reports with respect to steps taken by FMR to assure that proxy voting has been done without regard to any other FMR relationships, business or otherwise, with that portfolio company. The committee will make recommendations to the Board concerning the casting of proxy votes in circumstances where FMR has determined that, because of a conflict of interest, the proposal to be voted on should be reviewed by the Board. During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, the committee held two meetings.</R>
<R>The following table sets forth information describing the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each Trustee in each fund and in all funds in the aggregate within the same fund family overseen by the Trustee for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006.</R>
<R>Interested Trustees</R> |
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<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Robert L. Reynolds</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000</R> |
<R>Independent Trustees</R> |
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<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Dennis J. Dirks |
Albert R. Gamper, Jr. |
George H. Heilmeier |
James H. Keyes |
Marie L. Knowles</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
none |
over $100,000</R> |
<R>DOLLAR RANGE OF |
Ned C. Lautenbach |
Cornelia M. Small |
William S. Stavropoulos |
Kenneth L. Wolfe</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Gold |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Materials |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
none |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF FUND SHARES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN WITHIN FUND FAMILY |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000 |
over $100,000</R> |
<R>The following table sets forth information describing the compensation of each Trustee and Member of the Advisory Board for his or her services for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, or calendar year ended December 31, 2006, as applicable.</R>
<R>Compensation Table1</R> |
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<R>AGGREGATE |
Dennis J. |
Albert R. |
Robert M. |
George H. |
James H. |
Marie L. |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 62 |
$ 61 |
$ 54 |
$ 60 |
$ 60 |
$ 66 |
</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 435 |
$ 430 |
$ 438 |
$ 421 |
$ 422 |
$ 466 |
</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 60 |
$ 56 |
$ 56 |
$ 62 |
</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 139 |
$ 138 |
$ 136 |
$ 134 |
$ 135 |
$ 149 |
</R> |
<R>TOTAL COMPENSATION |
$ 363,500 |
$ 362,000 |
$ 435,788 |
$ 354,000 |
$ 295,500 |
$ 389,000 |
</R> |
<R>AGGREGATE |
Ned C. |
William O. |
Cornelia M. |
William S. |
Kenneth L. |
</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 67 |
$ 46 |
$ 62 |
$ 61 |
$ 61 |
</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 459 |
$ 360 |
$ 433 |
$ 431 |
$ 429 |
</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 61 |
$ 49 |
$ 58 |
$ 57 |
$ 57 |
</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 148 |
$ 113 |
$ 138 |
$ 138 |
$ 137 |
</R> |
<R>TOTAL COMPENSATION |
$ 369,333 |
$ 403,500B |
$ 362,000 |
$ 358,500 |
$ 359,500 |
</R> |
<R>1 Edward C. Johnson 3d, Peter S. Lynch, and Robert L. Reynolds are interested persons and are compensated by FMR.</R>
2 During the period from June 1, 2005 through September 19, 2006, Mr. Gamper served as a Member of the Advisory Board. Effective September 20, 2006, Mr. Gamper serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees.
<R>3 Dr. Gates served on the Board of Trustees through December 2006.</R>
<R>4 During the period from March 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, Mr. Keyes served as a Member of the Advisory Board. Effective January 1, 2007, Mr. Keyes serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees.</R>
<R>5 Mr. McCoy served on the Board of Trustees through January 1, 2007.</R>
<R>A Reflects compensation received for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006 for 350 funds of 58 trusts (including Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC). Compensation figures include cash, amounts required to be deferred, and may include amounts deferred at the election of Trustees. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, the Trustees accrued required deferred compensation from the funds as follows: Dennis J. Dirks, $148,500; Albert R. Gamper, $146,670; Robert M. Gates, $189,144; George H. Heilmeier, $148,500; Marie L. Knowles, $163,500; Ned C. Lautenbach, $152,667; William O. McCoy, $148,500; Cornelia M. Small, $148,500; William S. Stavropoulos, $148,500; and Kenneth L. Wolfe, $148,500. Certain of the Independent Trustees elected voluntarily to defer a portion of their compensation as follows: Ned C. Lautenbach, $39,213; and William O. McCoy, $85,287.</R>
<R>B Compensation figures include cash and may include amounts deferred at Mr. McCoy's election under a deferred compensation plan adopted by the other open-end registered investment companies in the fund complex (Other Open-End Funds). Pursuant to the deferred compensation plan, Mr. McCoy, as an Independent Trustee, may elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of his annual fees. Amounts deferred under the deferred compensation plan are credited to an account established for Mr. McCoy on the books of the Other Open-End Funds. Interest is accrued on amounts deferred under the deferred compensation plan. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, Mr. McCoy voluntarily elected to defer $47,000.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, the Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of each fund owned, in the aggregate, less than 1% of each fund's total outstanding shares.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, the following owned of record and/or beneficially 5% or more of each class's outstanding shares:</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (64.64%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (10.41%); Nationwide Financial, Dublin, OH (8.50%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class T: Securities Service Network, Inc., Knoxville, TN (26.91%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (23.05%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (22.71%); Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (7.28%); Financial West Group, Weslake Village, CA (6.68%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class B: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (45.05%), Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Minneapolis, MN (15.04%); Hartford Life, Woodbury, MN (11.58%); Wachovia/Prudential Financial Advisors, LLC, Charlotte, NC, (8.50%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (5.41%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (58.85%); Securities Service Network, Inc., Knoxville, TN (10.54%); American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Holbrook, NY (9.46%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (8.53%); Rydex Distributors Inc., Rockville, MD (8.45%).</R>
<R>Consumer Staples: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (77.44%); RBC Dain Rauscher Corp., Minneapolis, MN (17.15%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class A: AIG, Phoenix, AZ (21.02%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (13.61%); New York Life Group, New York, NY (12.10%); NFP Securities, Inc., Austin, TX (11.62%); First Midwest Securities, Inc, Bloomington, IL (9.19%); Invest Financial Corporation, Bridgewater, NJ (6.07%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (5.51%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class T: A. G. Edwards & Sons Inc., Saint Louis, MO (48.74%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (9.13%); ADP, Roseland, NJ (5.94%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class B: ING, El Segundo, CA (61.01%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (11.17%); L.O. Thomas & Company, Linwood, NJ (8.07%).</R>
<R>Gold: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (23.98%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (13.36%); Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (11.87%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (10.22%); AIG, Phoenix, AZ (9.68%); Great American Advisors, Cincinnati, OH (5.35%); First Midwest Securities, Inc, Bloomington, IL (5.22%).</R>
<R>Gold: Institutional Class: LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (53.49%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (37.00%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (21.03%); AIG, Houston, TX (19.53%); AIG, Atlanta, GA (14.27%); New York Life Group, New York, NY (11.90%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (10.68%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class T: Oak Tree Securities, Walnut Creek, CA (24.87%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (17.73%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (16.74%); Investacorp, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL (5.59%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc, Portland, OR (5.36%); Wells Fargo Bank, San Diego, CA (5.08%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class B: AIG, Atlanta, GA (50.60%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (16.37%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc, Portland, OR (14.34%).</R>
<R>Materials: Class C: Ameriprise Financial Corporation, Omaha, NE (20.70%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (20.52%); Strand Atkinson Williams & York Inc, Portland, OR (17.85%); Crown Capital Securities, Orange, CA (9.60%); AXA Financial, New York, NY (7.39%).</R>
<R>Materials: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (91.40%).</R>
<R>Materials*: Dion Money Management, Williamstown, MA (7.00%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class A: Oppenheimer & Co Inc., New York, NY (26.10%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (17.05%); Investment Architects Inc., Petaluma, CA (9.68%); John Hancock, Boston, MA (6.83%); Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Saint Petersburg, FL (6.66%); Financial West Group, Westlake Village, CA (5.63%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class T: HBW Securities LLC, Simi Valley, CA (27.47%); Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (22.21%); LPL Financial Services, Inc., San Diego, CA (21.59%); ING, Denver, CO (5.17%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class B: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (36.56%); John Hancock, Boston, MA (19.42%); ABN Amro, Chicago, IL (17.10%); Mutual Service Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL (8.87%); Jackson National, Santa Monica, CA (6.84%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Class C: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (32.04%); Suntrust Bank, Atlanta, GA (17.19%); RBC Dain Rauscher Corp., Minneapolis, MN (15.62%); Jackson National, Santa Monica, CA (6.89%).</R>
<R>Telecommunications: Institutional Class: Fidelity Distributors Corporation, Boston, MA (93.46%).</R>
<R>* The ownership information shown above is for a class of shares of the fund.</R>
CONTROL OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS
<R>FMR Corp., organized in 1972, is the ultimate parent company of FMR, Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.), FRAC, formerly known as Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., and FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC). The voting common stock of FMR Corp. is divided into two classes. Class B is held predominantly by members of the Edward C. Johnson 3d family and is entitled to 49% of the vote on any matter acted upon by the voting common stock. Class A is held predominantly by non-Johnson family member employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates and is entitled to 51% of the vote on any such matter. The Johnson family group and all other Class B shareholders have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which all Class B shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Class B shares. Under the 1940 Act, control of a company is presumed where one individual or group of individuals owns more than 25% of the voting stock of that company. Therefore, through their ownership of voting common stock and the execution of the shareholders' voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed, under the 1940 Act, to form a controlling group with respect to FMR Corp.</R>
At present, the primary business activities of FMR Corp. and its subsidiaries are: (i) the provision of investment advisory, management, shareholder, investment information and assistance and certain fiduciary services for individual and institutional investors; (ii) the provision of securities brokerage services; (iii) the management and development of real estate; and (iv) the investment in and operation of a number of emerging businesses.
Fidelity International Limited (FIL), a Bermuda company formed in 1968, is the ultimate parent company of Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA), Fidelity Investments Japan Limited (FIJ), and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited (FIIA(U.K.)L). Edward C. Johnson 3d, Johnson family members, and various trusts for the benefit of the Johnson family own, directly or indirectly, more than 25% of the voting common stock of FIL. At present, the primary business activities of FIL and its subsidiaries are the provision of investment advisory services to non-U.S. investment companies and private accounts investing in securities throughout the world.
<R>FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIJ, FIIA, FIIA(U.K.)L (the Investment Advisers), FDC, and the funds have adopted codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act that set forth employees' fiduciary responsibilities regarding the funds, establish procedures for personal investing, and restrict certain transactions. Employees subject to the codes of ethics, including Fidelity investment personnel, may invest in securities for their own investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by the funds.</R>
Each fund has entered into a management contract with FMR, pursuant to which FMR furnishes investment advisory and other services.
Management Services. Under the terms of its management contract with each fund, FMR acts as investment adviser and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, has overall responsibility for directing the investments of the fund in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations. FMR also provides each fund with all necessary office facilities and personnel for servicing the fund's investments, compensates all officers of each fund and all Trustees who are interested persons of the trust or of FMR, and all personnel of each fund or FMR performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities.
In addition, FMR or its affiliates, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, provide the management and administrative services necessary for the operation of each fund. These services include providing facilities for maintaining each fund's organization; supervising relations with custodians, transfer and pricing agents, accountants, underwriters and other persons dealing with each fund; preparing all general shareholder communications and conducting shareholder relations; maintaining each fund's records and the registration of each fund's shares under federal securities laws and making necessary filings under state securities laws; developing management and shareholder services for each fund; and furnishing reports, evaluations and analyses on a variety of subjects to the Trustees.
Management-Related Expenses. In addition to the management fee payable to FMR and the fees payable to the transfer, dividend disbursing, and shareholder servicing agent and pricing and bookkeeping agent, and the costs associated with securities lending, as applicable, each fund or each class thereof, as applicable, pays all of its expenses that are not assumed by those parties. Each fund pays for the typesetting, printing, and mailing of its proxy materials to shareholders, legal expenses, and the fees of the custodian, auditor, and Independent Trustees. Each fund's management contract further provides that the fund will pay for typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, notices, and reports to shareholders; however, under the terms of each fund's transfer agent agreement, the transfer agent bears these costs. Other expenses paid by each fund include interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, the fund's proportionate share of insurance premiums and Investment Company Institute dues, and the costs of registering shares under federal securities laws and making necessary filings under state securities laws. Each fund is also liable for such non-recurring expenses as may arise, including costs of any litigation to which the fund may be a party, and any obligation it may have to indemnify its officers and Trustees with respect to litigation.
Management Fees. For the services of FMR under the management contract, each fund pays FMR a monthly management fee which has two components: a group fee rate and an individual fund fee rate.
The group fee rate is based on the monthly average net assets of all of the registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts.
GROUP FEE RATE SCHEDULE |
EFFECTIVE ANNUAL FEE RATES |
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Average Group |
Annualized |
Group Net |
Effective Annual Fee |
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0 |
- |
$3 billion |
.5200% |
$ 1 billion |
.5200% |
3 |
- |
6 |
.4900 |
50 |
.3823 |
6 |
- |
9 |
.4600 |
100 |
.3512 |
9 |
- |
12 |
.4300 |
150 |
.3371 |
12 |
- |
15 |
.4000 |
200 |
.3284 |
15 |
- |
18 |
.3850 |
250 |
.3219 |
18 |
- |
21 |
.3700 |
300 |
.3163 |
21 |
- |
24 |
.3600 |
350 |
.3113 |
24 |
- |
30 |
.3500 |
400 |
.3067 |
30 |
- |
36 |
.3450 |
450 |
.3024 |
36 |
- |
42 |
.3400 |
500 |
.2982 |
42 |
- |
48 |
.3350 |
550 |
.2942 |
48 |
- |
66 |
.3250 |
600 |
.2904 |
66 |
- |
84 |
.3200 |
650 |
.2870 |
84 |
- |
102 |
.3150 |
700 |
.2838 |
102 |
- |
138 |
.3100 |
750 |
.2809 |
138 |
- |
174 |
.3050 |
800 |
.2782 |
174 |
- |
210 |
.3000 |
850 |
.2756 |
210 |
- |
246 |
.2950 |
900 |
.2732 |
246 |
- |
282 |
.2900 |
950 |
.2710 |
282 |
- |
318 |
.2850 |
1,000 |
.2689 |
318 |
- |
354 |
.2800 |
1,050 |
.2669 |
354 |
- |
390 |
.2750 |
1,100 |
.2649 |
390 |
- |
426 |
.2700 |
1,150 |
.2631 |
426 |
- |
462 |
.2650 |
1,200 |
.2614 |
462 |
- |
498 |
.2600 |
1,250 |
.2597 |
498 |
- |
534 |
.2550 |
1,300 |
.2581 |
534 |
- |
587 |
.2500 |
1,350 |
.2566 |
587 |
- |
646 |
.2463 |
1,400 |
.2551 |
646 |
- |
711 |
.2426 |
|
|
711 |
- |
782 |
.2389 |
|
|
782 |
- |
860 |
.2352 |
|
|
860 |
- |
946 |
.2315 |
|
|
946 |
- |
1,041 |
.2278 |
|
|
1,041 |
- |
1,145 |
.2241 |
|
|
1,145 |
- |
1,260 |
.2204 |
|
|
Over |
|
1,260 |
.2167 |
|
|
<R>The group fee rate is calculated on a cumulative basis pursuant to the graduated fee rate schedule shown above on the left. The schedule above on the right shows the effective annual group fee rate at various asset levels, which is the result of cumulatively applying the annualized rates on the left. For example, the effective annual fee rate at $1,212 billion of group net assets - the approximate level for February 2007 - was 0.2609%, which is the weighted average of the respective fee rates for each level of group net assets up to $1,212 billion.</R>
<R>Each fund's individual fund fee rate is 0.30%. Based on the average group net assets of the funds advised by FMR for February 2007, each fund's annual management fee rate would be calculated as follows:</R>
<R>Fund |
Group Fee Rate |
|
Individual Fund Fee Rate |
|
Management Fee Rate</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
0.2609% |
+ |
0.3000% |
= |
0.5609%</R> |
<R>Gold |
0.2609% |
+ |
0.3000% |
= |
0.5609%</R> |
<R>Materials |
0.2609% |
+ |
0.3000% |
= |
0.5609%</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
0.2609% |
+ |
0.3000% |
= |
0.5609%</R> |
One-twelfth of the management fee rate is applied to each fund's average net assets for the month, giving a dollar amount which is the fee for that month.
The following table shows the amount of management fees paid by each fund to FMR for the past three fiscal years.
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Years |
Management
Fees |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 1,315,325</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 739,001</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 676,891</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 8,349,362</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 4,693,130</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 3,868,424</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 1,110,432</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 771,230</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 654,503</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 2,765,966</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 1,978,420</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 2,110,153</R> |
<R>FMR may, from time to time, voluntarily reimburse all or a portion of a class's operating expenses (exclusive of interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions, and extraordinary expenses), which is subject to revision or discontinuance. FMR retains the ability to be repaid for these expense reimbursements in the amount that expenses fall below the limit prior to the end of the fiscal year.</R>
<R>Expense reimbursements by FMR will increase a class's returns, and repayment of the reimbursement by a class will lower its returns.</R>
Sub-Adviser - FMRC. On behalf of each fund, FMR has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with FMRC pursuant to which FMRC has day-to-day responsibility for choosing investments for each fund.
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements for each fund, FMR pays FMRC fees equal to 50% of the management fee payable to FMR under its management contract with each fund. The fees paid to FMRC are not reduced by any voluntary or mandatory expense reimbursements that may be in effect from time to time.
Fees paid to FMRC by FMR on behalf of each fund for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Fees |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 657,541</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 369,491</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 338,378</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 4,174,117</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 2,345,910</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,934,868</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 555,637</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 385,519</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 327,255</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 1,382,461</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
$ 989,730</R> |
<R> |
2005 |
$ 1,054,924</R> |
<R></r>
Sub-Advisers - FIIA, FIIA(U.K.)L, and FIJ. On behalf of each fund, FMR has entered into a master international research
agreement with FIIA. On behalf of each fund, FIIA, in turn, has entered into sub-research agreements with FIIA(U.K.)L and FIJ.
Pursuant to the research agreements, FMR may receive investment advice and research services concerning issuers and countries
outside the United States.
Under the terms of the master international research agreement, FMR pays FIIA an amount based on a fund's international net assets relative to the international assets of other registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts. Under the terms of the sub-research agreements, FIIA pays FIIA(U.K.)L and FIJ an amount equal to the administrative costs incurred in providing investment advice and research services for a fund.
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FIIA(U.K.)L and FIJ on behalf of the funds for providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the research agreements.</R>
For providing investment advice and research services pursuant to the research agreements, fees paid to FIIA on behalf of each fund for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
<R>Fiscal
Year |
FIIA</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 12,331</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 9,788</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 750</R> |
<R>Gold |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 87,454</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 73,127</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Materials |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 278</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 899</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 31</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 9,275</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 12,070</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 930</R> |
<R></r>
Sub-Adviser - FRAC. On behalf of each fund, FMR, FMRC, and FRAC have entered into a research agreement. Pursuant to the
research agreement, FRAC provides investment advice and research services on domestic issuers. The Board of Trustees approved the
new research agreement with FRAC on January 19, 2006.
Under the terms of the research agreement, FMR and FMRC agree, in the aggregate, to pay FRAC a monthly fee equal to 110% of FRAC's costs incurred in providing investment advice and research services for each fund.
<R>Fees paid to FRAC on behalf of each fund for the past two fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Fees |
<R>Consumer Staples |
2007 |
$ 88,830</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Gold |
2007 |
$ 352,937</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Materials |
2007 |
$ 55,319</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
2007 |
$ 149,571</R> |
<R> |
2006 |
N/A</R> |
Sub-Advisers - FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIJ. On behalf of each fund, FMR has entered into sub-advisory agreements with FMR U.K. and FRAC. On behalf of each fund, FRAC has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with FIJ. Pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements, FMR may receive from the sub-advisers investment research and advice on issuers outside the United States (non-discretionary services) and FMR may grant the sub-advisers investment management authority and the authority to buy and sell securities if FMR believes it would be beneficial to the funds (discretionary services).
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, for providing non-discretionary investment advice and research services the sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreements, for providing discretionary investment management and executing portfolio transactions, the sub-advisers are compensated as follows:
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FRAC and FIJ on behalf of the funds for providing non-discretionary investment advice and research services pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FRAC and FIJ on behalf of Gold and Materials for providing discretionary investment management and execution of portfolio transactions pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
<R>For providing discretionary investment management and execution of portfolio transactions pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements, fees paid to FRAC and FIJ on behalf of Consumer Staples and Telecommunications for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
<R>Fiscal
Year |
FRAC |
Fees Paid |
<R>Consumer Staples |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 11 |
$ 297</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
|
</R> |
<R>2007 |
$ 22 |
$ 54</R> |
<R>2006 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>2005 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>For the past three fiscal years, no fees were paid to FMR U.K. on behalf of the funds for providing non-discretionary or discretionary services pursuant to the sub-advisory agreements.</R>
<R>Robert Lee is a research analyst and is the portfolio manager of Consumer Staples. Duffy Fischer is a research analyst and is the portfolio manager of Materials. Gavin Baker is a research analyst and is the portfolio manager of Telecommunications. Research analysts who also manage sector funds, such as the Select funds, are referred to as sector fund managers. Each sector fund manager receives compensation for his services as a research analyst and as a portfolio manager under a single compensation plan. As of February 28, 2007 (April 30, 2007 for Mr. Fischer1 and March 31, 2007 for Mr. Baker), each sector fund manager's compensation generally consists of a fixed base salary determined periodically (typically annually), a bonus, in certain cases, participation in several types of equity-based compensation plans, and, if applicable, relocation plan benefits. A portion of each sector fund manager's compensation may be deferred based on criteria established by FMR or at the election of the sector fund manager.</r>
<R>Each sector fund manager's base salary is determined primarily by level of experience and skills, and performance as a research analyst and sector fund manager at FMR or its affiliates. A portion of each sector fund manager's bonus relates to his performance as a research analyst and is based on the Director of Research's assessment of the research analyst's performance and may include factors such as portfolio manager survey-based assessments, which relate to analytical work and investment results within the relevant sector(s) and impact on other equity funds and accounts as a research analyst, and the research analyst's contributions to the research groups and to FMR. Another component of the bonus is based upon (i) the pre-tax investment performance of the sector fund manager's fund(s) and account(s) measured against a benchmark index assigned to each fund or account, (ii) the pre-tax investment performance of the research analyst's recommendations measured against a benchmark index corresponding to the research analyst's assignment universe and against a broadly diversified equity index, and (iii) the investment performance of other FMR equity funds and accounts within the sector fund manager's designated sector team. The pre-tax investment performance of each sector fund manager's fund(s) and account(s) is weighted according to the sector fund manager's tenure on those fund(s) and account(s). The component of the bonus relating to the Director of Research's assessment is calculated over a one-year period, and each other component of the bonus is calculated over a measurement period that initially is contemporaneous with the sector fund manager's tenure, but that eventually encompasses rolling periods of up to five years. The portion of each sector fund manager's bonus that is linked to the investment performance of his fund is based on the fund's pre-tax investment performance measured against the index identified below for the fund. Each sector fund manager also is compensated under equity-based compensation plans linked to increases or decreases in the net asset value of the stock of FMR Corp., FMR's parent company. FMR Corp. is a diverse financial services company engaged in various activities that include fund management, brokerage, retirement, and employer administrative services. If requested to relocate their primary residence, sector fund managers also may be eligible to receive benefits, such as home sale assistance and payment of certain moving expenses, under relocation plans for most full-time employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates.</R>
<R>The index for each fund above is:</R>
<R>Select Fund |
Sector or Industry Index</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples Index</R> |
<R>Materials |
MSCI US Investable Market Materials Index</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunications Services Index</R> |
<R>Daniel Dupont is a research analyst and is the portfolio manager of Gold. Research analysts who also manage sector funds, such as the Select funds, are referred to as sector fund managers. The sector fund manager receives compensation for his services as a research analyst and as a portfolio manager under a single compensation plan. As of February 28, 2007, the sector fund manager's compensation generally consists of a fixed base salary determined periodically (typically annually), a bonus, in certain cases, participation in several types of equity-based compensation plans, and, if applicable, relocation plan benefits. A portion of the sector fund manager's compensation may be deferred based on criteria established by FMR or at the election of the sector fund manager. </R>
<R>The sector fund manager's base salary is determined primarily by level of responsibility and performance as a research analyst and sector fund manager at FMR or its affiliates. The sector fund manager's bonus is based on several components over a one-year period for research performance and over a one-year period, and an additional period relating to tenure on the sector fund, if longer, for performance of the fund and other investment accounts. A substantial portion of the sector fund manager's bonus for his fund relates to his performance as a research analyst and is based on ratings that relate to analytical work and investment results within the relevant sector(s) and impact on other equity funds and accounts. Additional components of the bonus are based on the Director of Research's assessment of the research analyst's performance and may include factors such as measurement of the analyst's stock recommendations; the pre-tax investment performance of the fund relative to a benchmark index (which may be a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR), and the pre-tax investment performance of the fund relative to sector peer groups of funds, if applicable; and the research analyst's contributions to the research groups and to FMR. Another component of the bonus is based upon the investment performance of a broad range of FMR equity funds and accounts. The sector fund manager also is compensated under equity-based compensation plans linked to increases or decreases in the net asset value of the stock of FMR Corp., FMR's parent company. FMR Corp. is a diverse financial services company engaged in various activities that include fund management, brokerage, retirement and employer administrative services. If requested to relocate their primary residence, portfolio managers also may be eligible to receive benefits, such as home sale assistance and payment of certain moving expenses, under relocation plans for most full-time employees of FMR Corp. and its affiliates.</R>
<R>The index for the fund above is:</R>
<R>1 Mr. Fischer was appointed to manage Materials effective April 2, 2007. Information with respect to his holdings and other accounts managed will be provided in a supplement to this SAI.</R>
<R>Select Fund |
Sector or Industry Index</R> |
<R>Gold |
Gold Custom Index2</R> |
<R>2 This is a customized industry benchmark index developed by FMR for internal use. The customized industry benchmark generally is a market-capitalization weighted index of securities that meet the fund's 80% name test policy. FMR rebalances the customized industry benchmark index monthly to add new securities issued (e.g., IPO's) and to exclude securities that fall below a certain market capitalization in the weighted index. The customized industry benchmark generally excludes securities of foreign companies.</R>
<R>A sector fund manager's compensation plan may give rise to potential conflicts of interest. A sector fund manager's base pay and bonus opportunity tend to increase with the sector fund manager's level of experience and skills relative to research and fund assignments. The management of multiple funds and accounts (including proprietary accounts) may give rise to potential conflicts of interest if the funds and accounts have different objectives, benchmarks, time horizons, and fees as a sector fund manager must allocate his time and investment ideas across multiple funds and accounts. In addition, a fund's trade allocation policies and procedures may give rise to conflicts of interest if the fund's orders do not get fully executed due to being aggregated with those of other accounts managed by FMR. A sector fund manager may execute transactions for another fund or account that may adversely impact the value of securities held by a fund. Securities selected for other funds or accounts may outperform the securities selected for the fund. Trading in personal accounts, which may give rise to potential conflicts of interest, is restricted by a fund's Code of Ethics. Furthermore, the potential exists that a sector fund manager's responsibilities as a portfolio manager of a sector fund may not be entirely consistent with his responsibilities as a research analyst providing recommendations to other Fidelity portfolio managers.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Lee as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled
Investment |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
2 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 916 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Consumer Staples ($373 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of a fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, the dollar range of shares of Consumer Staples beneficially owned by Mr. Lee was $50,001-$100,000.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Baker as of March 31, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled
Investment |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
3 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,133 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Telecommunications ($633 (in millions) assets managed).</R>
<R>As of March 31, 2007, the dollar range of shares of Telecommunications beneficially owned by Mr. Baker was $50,001 - $100,000.</R>
<R>The following table provides information relating to other accounts managed by Mr. Dupont as of February 28, 2007: </R>
<R> |
Registered |
Other Pooled
Investment |
Other |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed |
1 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Number of Accounts Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed (in millions) |
$ 1,481 |
none |
none</R> |
<R>Assets Managed with Performance-Based Advisory Fees (in millions) |
none |
none |
none</R> |
<R>* Includes Gold ($1,481 (in millions) assets managed). The amount of assets managed of the fund reflects trades and other assets as of the close of the business day prior to the fund's fiscal year-end.</R>
<R>As of February 28, 2007, the dollar range of shares of Gold beneficially owned by Mr. Dupont was none.</R>
<R>The following Proxy Voting Guidelines were established by the Board of Trustees of the funds, after consultation with Fidelity. (The guidelines are reviewed periodically by Fidelity and by the Independent Trustees of the Fidelity funds, and, accordingly, are subject to change.)</R>
<R>I. General Principles</R>
<R> A. Voting of shares will be conducted in a manner consistent with the best interests of mutual fund shareholders as follows: (i) securities of a portfolio company will generally be voted in a manner consistent with the Proxy Voting Guidelines; and (ii) voting will be done without regard to any other Fidelity companies' relationship, business or otherwise, with that portfolio company.</R>
<R> B. The FMR Investment & Advisor Compliance Department votes proxies. In the event an Investment & Advisor Compliance employee has a personal conflict with a portfolio company or an employee or director of a portfolio company, that employee will withdraw from making any proxy voting decisions with respect to that portfolio company. A conflict of interest arises when there are factors that may prompt one to question whether a Fidelity employee is acting solely in the best interests of Fidelity and its customers. Employees are expected to avoid situations that could present even the appearance of a conflict between their interests and the interests of Fidelity and its customers.</R>
<R> C. Except as set forth herein, FMR will generally vote in favor of routine management proposals.</R>
<R> D. Non-routine proposals will generally be voted in accordance with the guidelines.</R>
<R> E. Non-routine proposals not covered by the guidelines or involving other special circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with input from the appropriate FMR analyst or portfolio manager, as applicable, subject to review by an attorney within FMR's General Counsel's office and a member of senior management within FMR's Investment and Advisor Compliance Department. A significant pattern of such proposals or other special circumstances will be referred to the Fund Board Proxy Voting Committee or its designee.</R>
<R> F. FMR will vote on shareholder proposals not specifically addressed by the guidelines based on an evaluation of a proposal's likelihood to enhance the economic returns or profitability of the portfolio company or to maximize shareholder value. Where information is not readily available to analyze the economic impact of the proposal, FMR will generally abstain.</R>
<R> G. Many Fidelity Funds invest in voting securities issued by companies that are domiciled outside the United States and are not listed on a U.S. securities exchange. Corporate governance standards, legal or regulatory requirements and disclosure practices in foreign countries can differ from those in the United States. When voting proxies relating to non-U.S. securities, FMR will generally evaluate proposals in the context of these guidelines, but FMR may, where applicable and feasible, take into consideration differing laws and regulations in the relevant foreign market in determining how to vote shares.</R>
<R> H. In certain non-U.S. jurisdictions, shareholders voting shares of a portfolio company may be restricted from trading the shares for a period of time around the shareholder meeting date. Because such trading restrictions can hinder portfolio management and could result in a loss of liquidity for a fund, FMR will generally not vote proxies in circumstances where such restrictions apply. In addition, certain non-U.S. jurisdictions require voting shareholders to disclose current share ownership on a fund-by-fund basis. When such disclosure requirements apply, FMR will generally not vote proxies in order to safeguard fund holdings information.</R>
<R> I. Where a management-sponsored proposal is inconsistent with the guidelines, FMR may receive a company's commitment to modify the proposal or its practice to conform to the guidelines, and FMR will generally support management based on this commitment. If a company subsequently does not abide by its commitment, FMR will generally withhold authority for the election of directors at the next election.</R>
<R>II. Definitions (as used in this document)</R>
<R> A. Anti-Takeover Provision - includes fair price amendments; classified boards; "blank check" preferred stock; golden and tin parachutes; supermajority provisions; Poison Pills; and any other provision that eliminates or limits shareholder rights.</R>
<R> B. Golden parachute - accelerated options and/or employment contracts for officers and directors that will result in a lump sum payment of more than three times annual compensation (salary and bonus) in the event of termination following a change in control.</R>
<R> C. Tin parachute - accelerated options and/or employment contracts for employees beyond officers and directors that will result in a lump sum payment in the event of termination.</R>
<R> D. Greenmail - payment of a premium to repurchase shares from a shareholder seeking to take over a company through a proxy contest or other means.</R>
<R> E. Sunset provision - a condition in a charter or plan that specifies an expiration date.</R>
<R> F. Permitted Bid Feature - a provision suspending the application of a Poison Pill, by shareholder referendum, in the event a potential acquirer announces a bona fide offer for all outstanding shares.</R>
<R> G. Poison Pill - a strategy employed by a potential take-over/target company to make its stock less attractive to an acquirer. Poison Pills are generally designed to dilute the acquirer's ownership and value in the event of a take-over.</R>
<R> H. Large Capitalization Company - a company included in the Russell 1000® stock index.</R>
<R> I. Small Capitalization Company - a company not included in the Russell 1000 stock index that is not a Micro-Capitalization Company.</R>
<R> J. Micro-Capitalization Company - a company with a market capitalization under US $300 million.</R>
<R>III. Directors</R>
<R> A. Incumbent Directors</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of incumbent and nominee directors except where one or more such directors clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable judgment.</R>
<R> FMR will also generally withhold authority for the election of all directors or directors on responsible committees if:</R>
<R> 1. An Anti-Takeover Provision was introduced, an Anti-Takeover Provision was extended, or a new Anti-Takeover Provision was adopted upon the expiration of an existing Anti-Takeover Provision, without shareholder approval except as set forth below.</R>
<R> With respect to Poison Pills, however, FMR will consider not withholding authority on the election of directors if all of the following conditions are met when a Poison Pill is introduced, extended, or adopted:</R>
<R> a. The Poison Pill includes a Sunset Provision of less than 5 years;</R>
<R> b. The Poison Pill includes a Permitted Bid Feature;</R>
<R> c. The Poison Pill is linked to a business strategy that will result in greater value for the shareholders; and</R>
<R> d. Shareholder approval is required to reinstate the Poison Pill upon expiration.</R>
<R> FMR will also consider not withholding authority on the election of directors when one or more of the conditions above are not met if a board is willing to strongly consider seeking shareholder ratification of, or adding above conditions noted a. and b. to an existing Poison Pill. In such a case, if the company does not take appropriate action prior to the next annual shareholder meeting, FMR will withhold authority on the election of directors.</R>
<R> 2. The company refuses, upon request by FMR, to amend the Poison Pill to allow Fidelity to hold an aggregate position of up to 20% of a company's total voting securities and of any class of voting securities.</R>
<R> 3. Within the last year and without shareholder approval, a company's board of directors or compensation committee has repriced outstanding options.</R>
<R> 4. The company failed to act in the best interests of shareholders when approving executive compensation, taking into account such factors as: (i) whether the company used an independent compensation committee; and (ii) whether the compensation committee engaged independent compensation consultants; and (iii) whether it has been proven that the company engaged in options backdating.</R>
<R> 5. To gain FMR's support on a proposal, the company made a commitment to modify a proposal or practice to conform to these guidelines and the company has failed to act on that commitment.</R>
<R> 6. The director attended fewer than 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the board or its committees on which the director served during the company's prior fiscal year, absent extenuating circumstances.</R>
<R> B. Indemnification</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of charter and by-law amendments expanding the indemnification of directors and/or limiting their liability for breaches of care unless FMR is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of management or the proposal is accompanied by Anti-Takeover Provisions.</R>
<R> C. Independent Chairperson</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending the appointment of a non-executive or independent chairperson. However, FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, appointment of a non-executive or independent chairperson appears likely to further the interests of shareholders and to promote effective oversight of management by the board of directors.</R>
<R> D. Majority Director Elections</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals calling for directors to be elected by an affirmative majority of votes cast in a board election, provided that the proposal allows for plurality voting standard in the case of contested elections (i.e., where there are more nominees than board seats). FMR may consider voting against such shareholder proposals where a company's board has adopted an alternative measure, such as a director resignation policy, that provides a meaningful alternative to the majority voting standard and appropriately addresses situations where an incumbent director fails to receive the support of a majority of the votes cast in an uncontested election.</R>
<R>IV. Compensation</R>
<R> A. Equity Award Plans (including stock options, restricted stock awards, and other stock awards).</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against Equity Award Plans or amendments to authorize additional shares under such plans if:</R>
<R> 1. (a) The dilution effect of the shares outstanding and available for issuance pursuant to all plans, plus any new share requests is greater than 10% for a Large Capitalization Company, 15% for a Small Capitalization Company or 20% for a Micro-Capitalization Company; and (b) there were no circumstances specific to the company or the plans that lead FMR to conclude that the level of dilution in the plan or the amendments is acceptable.</R>
<R> 2. In the case of stock option plans, (a) the offering price of options is less than 100% of fair market value on the date of grant, except that the offering price may be as low as 85% of fair market value if the discount is expressly granted in lieu of salary or cash bonus; (b) the plan's terms allow repricing of underwater options; or (c) the board/committee has repriced options outstanding under the plan in the past two years.</R>
<R> 3. The plan may be materially altered without shareholder approval, including increasing the benefits accrued to participants under the plan; increasing the number of securities which may be issued under the plan; modifying the requirements for participation in the plan; or including a provision allowing the Board to lapse or waive restrictions at its discretion.</R>
<R> 4. Awards to non-employee directors are subject to management discretion.</R>
<R> 5. In the case of stock awards, the restriction period, or holding period after exercise, is less than 3 years for non-performance-based awards, and less than 1 year for performance-based awards.</R>
<R> FMR will consider approving an Equity Award Plan or an amendment to authorize additional shares under such plan if, without complying with the guidelines immediately above, the following two conditions are met:</R>
<R> 1. The shares are granted by a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors; and</R>
<R> 2. The shares are limited to 5% (large capitalization company) and 10% (small capitalization company) of the shares authorized for grant under the plan.</R>
<R> B. Equity Exchanges and Repricing</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of a management proposal to exchange shares or reprice outstanding options if the proposed exchange or repricing is consistent with the interests of shareholders, taking into account such factors as:</R>
<R> 1. Whether the proposal excludes senior management and directors;</R>
<R> 2. Whether the equity proposed to be exchanged or repriced exceeded FMR's dilution thresholds when initially granted;</R>
<R> 3. Whether the exchange or repricing proposal is value neutral to shareholders based upon an acceptable pricing model;</R>
<R> 4. The company's relative performance compared to other companies within the relevant industry or industries;</R>
<R> 5. Economic and other conditions affecting the relevant industry or industries in which the company competes; and</R>
<R> 6. Any other facts or circumstances relevant to determining whether an exchange or repricing proposal is consistent with the interests of shareholders.</R>
<R> C. Employee Stock Purchase Plans</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against employee stock purchase plans if the plan violates any of the criteria in section IV(A) above, except that the minimum stock purchase price may be equal to or greater than 85% of the stock's fair market value if the plan constitutes a reasonable effort to encourage broad based participation in the company's equity. In the case of non-U.S. company stock purchase plans, FMR may permit a lower minimum stock purchase price equal to the prevailing "best practices" in the relevant non-U.S. market, provided that the minimum stock purchase price must be at least 75% of the stock's fair market value.</R>
<R> D. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of non-leveraged ESOPs. For leveraged ESOPs, FMR may examine the company's state of incorporation, existence of supermajority vote rules in the charter, number of shares authorized for the ESOP, and number of shares held by insiders. FMR may also examine where the ESOP shares are purchased and the dilution effect of the purchase. FMR will generally vote against leveraged ESOPs if all outstanding loans are due immediately upon change in control.</R>
<R> E. Executive Compensation</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against management proposals on stock-based compensation plans or other compensation plans if such proposals are inconsistent with the interests of shareholders, taking into account such factors as: (i) whether the company has an independent compensation committee; and (ii) whether the compensation committee has authority to engage independent compensation consultants.</R>
<R> F. Bonus Plans and Tax Deductibility Proposals</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of cash and stock incentive plans that are submitted for shareholder approval in order to qualify for favorable tax treatment under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that the plan includes well defined and appropriate performance criteria, and with respect to any cash component, that the maximum award per participant is clearly stated and is not unreasonable or excessive.</R>
<R>V. Anti-Takeover Provisions</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against a proposal to adopt or approve the adoption of an Anti-Takeover Provision unless:</R>
<R> A. The Poison Pill includes the following features:</R>
<R> 1. A sunset provision of no greater than 5 years;</R>
<R> 2. Linked to a business strategy that is expected to result in greater value for the shareholders;</R>
<R> 3. Requires shareholder approval to be reinstated upon expiration or if amended;</R>
<R> 4. Contains a Permitted Bid Feature; and</R>
<R> 5. Allows the Fidelity funds to hold an aggregate position of up to 20% of a company's total voting securities and of any class of voting securities.</R>
<R> B. An Anti-Greenmail proposal that does not include other Anti-Takeover Provisions; or</R>
<R> C. It is a fair price amendment that considers a two-year price history or less.</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals to eliminate Anti-Takeover Provisions. In the case of proposals to declassify a board of directors, FMR will generally vote against such a proposal if the issuer's Articles of Incorporation or applicable statutes include a provision whereby a majority of directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by written consent, or other reasonable procedures, by a majority of shareholders entitled to vote for the election of directors.</R>
<R>VI. Capital Structure/Incorporation</R>
<R> A. Increases in Common Stock</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against a provision to increase a Company's common stock if such increase will result in a total number of authorized shares greater than 3 times the current number of outstanding and scheduled to be issued shares, including stock options, except in the case of real estate investment trusts, where an increase that will result in a total number of authorized shares up to 5 times the current number of outstanding and scheduled to be issued shares is generally acceptable.</R>
<R> B. New Classes of Shares</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against the introduction of new classes of stock with differential voting rights.</R>
<R> C. Cumulative Voting Rights</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against the introduction and in favor of the elimination of cumulative voting rights.</R>
<R> D. Acquisition or Business Combination Statutes</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposed amendments to a company's certificate of incorporation or by-laws that enable the company to opt out of the control shares acquisition or business combination statutes.</R>
<R> E. Incorporation or Reincorporation in Another State or Country</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending that a portfolio company reincorporate in the United States and vote in favor of management proposals to reincorporate in a jurisdiction outside the United States if (i) it is lawful under United States, state and other applicable law for the company to be incorporated under the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction and to conduct its business and (ii) reincorporating or maintaining a domicile in the United States would likely give rise to adverse tax or other economic consequences detrimental to the interests of the company and its shareholders. However, FMR will consider supporting such shareholder proposals and opposing such management proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, reincorporating in or maintaining a domicile in the relevant foreign jurisdiction gives rise to significant risks or other potential adverse consequences that appear reasonably likely to be detrimental to the interests of the company or its shareholders.</R>
<R>VII. Auditors</R>
<R> A. FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending periodic rotation of a portfolio company's auditor. FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, a company's board of directors and audit committee clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable business judgment in the selection of the company's auditor.</R>
<R> B. FMR will generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending the prohibition or limitation of the performance of non-audit services by a portfolio company's auditor. FMR will also generally vote against shareholder proposals calling for or recommending removal of a company's auditor due to, among other reasons, the performance of non-audit work by the auditor. FMR will consider voting for such proposals in limited cases if, based upon particular facts and circumstances, a company's board of directors and audit committee clearly appear to have failed to exercise reasonable business judgment in the oversight of the performance of the auditor for audit or non-audit services for the company.</R>
<R>VIII. Shares of Investment Companies</R>
<R> A. When a Fidelity Fund invests in an underlying Fidelity fund, FMR will vote in the same proportion as all other shareholders of such underlying fund or class ("echo voting").</R>
<R> B. Certain Fidelity Funds may invest in shares of Fidelity Central Funds. Central Fund shares, which are held exclusively by Fidelity funds or accounts managed by an FMR affiliate, will be voted in favor of proposals recommended by the Central Funds' Board of Trustees.</R>
<R>IX. Other</R>
<R> A. Voting Process</R>
<R> FMR will generally vote in favor of proposals to adopt confidential voting and independent vote tabulation practices.</R>
<R> B. Regulated Industries</R>
<R> Voting of shares in securities of any regulated industry (e.g. U.S. banking) organization shall be conducted in a manner consistent with conditions that may be specified by the industry's regulator (e.g. the Federal Reserve Board) for a determination under applicable law (e.g. federal banking law) that no Fund or group of Funds has acquired control of such organization.</R>
<R>To view a fund's proxy voting record for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, visit www.fidelity.com/proxyvotingresults or visit the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.</R>
Each fund has entered into a distribution agreement with FDC, an affiliate of FMR. The principal business address of FDC is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. FDC is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. The distribution agreements call for FDC to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the funds, which are continuously offered. Promotional and administrative expenses in connection with the offer and sale of shares are paid by FMR.
<R>Sales charge revenues collected and retained by FDC for the past fiscal year are shown in the following table.</R>
<R> |
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Sales Charge Revenue |
CDSC Revenue</R> |
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<R>Fund |
Fiscal Year |
Amount
Paid |
Amount |
Amount
Paid |
Amount |
<R>Consumer Staples - Class A |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 607 |
$ 357 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples - Class T |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 851 |
$ 405 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples - Class B |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples - Class C |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Gold - Class A |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 5,604 |
$ 4,097 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Gold - Class T |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 819 |
$ 551 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Gold - Class B |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Gold - Class C |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Materials - Class A |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 986 |
$ 973 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Materials - Class T |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 1,172 |
$ 311 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Materials - Class B |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Materials - Class C |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications - Class A |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 858 |
$ 564 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications - Class T |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 606 |
$ 104 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications - Class B |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
<R>Telecommunications - Class C |
February 28, 2007 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
$ 0</R> |
The Trustees have approved Distribution and Service Plans on behalf of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class of each fund (the Plans) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the Rule). The Rule provides in substance that a mutual fund may not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity that is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares of the fund except pursuant to a plan approved on behalf of the fund under the Rule. The Plans, as approved by the Trustees, allow Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class and FMR to incur certain expenses that might be considered to constitute direct or indirect payment by the funds of distribution expenses.
The Rule 12b-1 Plan adopted for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of each fund is described in the prospectus for that class.
<R>CLASS A DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES</R>
<R>The table below shows the distribution and service fees paid for Class A shares of each fund for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Distribution Fees Paid to FDC |
Distribution
Fees Paid by
FDC to |
Distribution
Fees |
Service Fees
Paid to |
Service Fees
Paid by |
Service Fees Retained by FDC*</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
-- |
-- |
-- |
$ 241 |
$ 111 |
$ 130</R> |
<R>Gold |
-- |
-- |
-- |
$ 339 |
$ 280 |
$ 59</R> |
<R>Materials |
-- |
-- |
-- |
$ 175 |
$ 107 |
$ 68</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
-- |
-- |
-- |
$ 139 |
$ 55 |
$ 84</R> |
<R>* Amounts retained by FDC represent fees paid to FDC but not yet reallowed to intermediaries as of the close of the period reported and fees paid to FDC that are not eligible to be reallowed to intermediaries. Amounts not eligible for reallowance are retained by FDC for use in its capacity as distributor.</R>
<R>CLASS T DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES</R>
<R>The table below shows the distribution and service fees paid for Class T shares of each fund for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Distribution
Fees |
Distribution
Fees Paid by
FDC to |
Distribution
Fees |
Service Fees
Paid to |
Service Fees
Paid by |
Service Fees
Retained by |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 104 |
$ 48 |
$ 56 |
$ 104 |
$ 48 |
$ 56</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 406 |
$ 357 |
$ 49 |
$ 405 |
$ 357 |
$ 48</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 112 |
$ 57 |
$ 55 |
$ 112 |
$ 57 |
$ 55</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 137 |
$ 76 |
$ 61 |
$ 137 |
$ 75 |
$ 62</R> |
<R>* Amounts retained by FDC represent fees paid to FDC but not yet reallowed to intermediaries as of the close of the period reported and fees paid to FDC that are not eligible to be reallowed to intermediaries. Amounts not eligible for reallowance are retained by FDC for use in its capacity as distributor.</R>
<R>CLASS B DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES</R>
<R>The table below shows the distribution and service fees paid for Class B shares of each fund for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Distribution
Fees |
Distribution
Fees Paid by |
Distribution
Fees |
Service Fees
Paid to |
Service Fees
Paid by |
Service Fees
Retained by |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 217 |
-- |
$ 217 |
$ 73 |
$ 15 |
$ 58</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 587 |
-- |
$ 587 |
$ 196 |
$ 137 |
$ 59</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 465 |
-- |
$ 465 |
$ 155 |
$ 93 |
$ 62</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 269 |
-- |
$ 269 |
$ 90 |
$ 27 |
$ 63</R> |
<R>* Amounts retained by FDC represent fees paid to FDC but not yet reallowed to intermediaries as of the close of the period reported and fees paid to FDC that are not eligible to be reallowed to intermediaries. Amounts not eligible for reallowance are retained by FDC for use in its capacity as distributor.</R>
<R>** These amounts are retained by FDC for use in its capacity as distributor.</R>
<R>CLASS C DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES</R>
<R>The table below shows the distribution and service fees paid for Class C shares of each fund for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.</R>
<R>Fund |
Distribution
Fees |
Distribution
Fees Paid by |
Distribution
Fees |
Service Fees
Paid to |
Service Fees
Paid by |
Service Fees Retained by FDC*</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 204 |
$ 8 |
$ 196 |
$ 68 |
$ 3 |
$ 65</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 287 |
$ 73 |
$ 214 |
$ 96 |
$ 24 |
$ 72</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 273 |
$ 63 |
$ 210 |
$ 91 |
$ 21 |
$ 70</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 297 |
$ 55 |
$ 242 |
$ 99 |
$ 18 |
$ 81</R> |
<R>* Amounts retained by FDC represent fees paid to FDC but not yet reallowed to intermediaries as of the close of the period reported and fees paid to FDC that are not eligible to be reallowed to intermediaries. Amounts not eligible for reallowance are retained by FDC for use in its capacity as distributor.</R>
Under each Institutional Class Plan, if the payment of management fees by the fund to FMR is deemed to be indirect financing by the fund of the distribution of its shares, such payment is authorized by the Plan. Each Institutional Class Plan specifically recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenue, as well as its past profits or its other resources, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Institutional Class shares and/or shareholder support services. In addition, each Institutional Class Plan provides that FMR, directly or through FDC, may pay significant amounts to intermediaries, such as banks, broker-dealers, and other service-providers, that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees has authorized such payments for Institutional Class shares.
Under each Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C Plan, if the payment of management fees by the fund to FMR is deemed to be indirect financing by the fund of the distribution of its shares, such payment is authorized by each Plan. Each Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C Plan specifically recognizes that FMR may use its management fee revenue, as well as its past profits or its other resources, to pay FDC for expenses incurred in connection with providing services intended to result in the sale of Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares and/or shareholder support services, including payments of significant amounts made to intermediaries that provide those services. Currently, the Board of Trustees has authorized such payments for Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C shares.
Prior to approving each Plan, the Trustees carefully considered all pertinent factors relating to the implementation of the Plan, and determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit the applicable class of the fund and its shareholders. In particular, the Trustees noted that each Institutional Class Plan does not authorize payments by Institutional Class of the fund other than those made to FMR under its management contract with the fund. To the extent that each Plan gives FMR and FDC greater flexibility in connection with the distribution of class shares, additional sales of class shares or stabilization of cash flows may result. Furthermore, certain shareholder support services may be provided more effectively under the Plans by local entities with whom shareholders have other relationships.
<R>Each Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C Plan does not provide for specific payments by Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C of any of the expenses of FDC, or obligate FDC or FMR to perform any specific type or level of distribution activities or incur any specific level of expense in connection with distribution activities. </R>
<R>In addition to the distribution fees paid by FDC to intermediaries shown in the tables above, FDC or an affiliate may compensate intermediaries that distribute and/or service the Advisor funds and the Advisor classes of shares. A number of factors are considered in determining whether to pay these additional amounts. Such factors may include, without limitation, the level or type of services provided by the intermediary, the level or expected level of assets or sales of shares, the placing of the funds on a preferred or recommended fund list, access to an intermediary's personnel, and other factors. The total amount paid to all intermediaries in the aggregate currently will not exceed 0.05% of the total assets of the Advisor Funds and the Advisor classes of shares on an annual basis. In addition to such payments, FDC or an affiliate may offer other incentives such as sponsorship of educational or client seminars relating to current products and issues, assistance in training and educating the intermediaries' personnel, payments or reimbursements for travel and related expenses associated with due diligence trips that an intermediary may undertake in order to explore possible business relationships with affiliates of FDC, and/or payments of costs and expenses associated with attendance at seminars, including travel, lodging, entertainment and meals. FDC anticipates that payments will be made to over a hundred intermediaries, including some of the largest broker-dealers and other financial firms, and certain of the payments described above may be significant to an intermediary. As permitted by SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers rules and other applicable laws and regulations, FDC or an affiliate may pay or allow other incentives or payments to intermediaries.</R>
Each fund's transfer agent or an affiliate may also make payments and reimbursements from their own resources to certain intermediaries for performing recordkeeping and other services. Please see "Transfer and Service Agent Agreements" in this SAI for more information.
If you have purchased shares of the fund through an investment professional, please speak with your investment professional to learn more about any payments his or her firm may receive from FMR, FDC and/or their affiliates, as well as fees and/or commissions the investment professional charges. You should also consult disclosures made by your investment professional at the time of purchase.
Any of the payments described in this section may represent a premium over payments made by other fund families. Investment professionals may have an added incentive to sell or recommend a fund or a share class over others offered by competing fund families.
TRANSFER AND SERVICE AGENT AGREEMENTS
<R>Each fund has entered into a transfer agent agreement with Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, (FIIOC), an affiliate of FMR, which is located at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Under the terms of the agreements, FIIOC (or an agent, including an affiliate) performs transfer agency, dividend disbursing, and shareholder services for each class of each fund.</R>
<R>For providing transfer agency services, FIIOC receives a position fee and an asset-based fee with respect to each position in a fund. For retail accounts, these fees are based on fund type. For certain institutional accounts, these fees are based on size of position and fund type. For institutional retirement accounts, these fees are based on account type and fund type. The position fee is billed monthly on a pro rata basis at one-twelfth of the applicable annual rate as of the end of each calendar month. The asset-based fee is calculated and paid monthly on the basis of each class's average daily net assets. The position fees are subject to increase based on postage rate changes.</R>
The asset-based fees are subject to adjustment if the year-to-date total return of the S&P 500 exceeds a positive or negative 15%.
In addition, FIIOC receives the pro rata portion of the transfer agency fees applicable to shareholder accounts in a qualified tuition program (QTP), as defined under the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, managed by FMR or an affiliate, and in each Advisor Freedom Fund, a fund of funds managed by an FMR affiliate, according to the percentage of the QTP's or Advisor Freedom Fund's assets that is invested in a fund.
<R>FIIOC bears the expense of typesetting, printing, and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, and all other reports, notices, and statements to existing shareholders, with the exception of proxy statements.</R>
Many fund shares are held in the name of intermediaries for the benefit of their customers. Since the funds often do not maintain an account for shareholders in those instances, some or all of the recordkeeping and/or administrative services for these accounts may be performed by intermediaries.
FIIOC or an affiliate may make payments out of its own resources to intermediaries, including those that sell shares of the funds, for recordkeeping services.
Retirement plans may also hold fund shares in the name of the plan or its trustee, rather than the plan participant. In situations where FIIOC or an affiliate does not provide recordkeeping services, plan recordkeepers, who may have affiliated financial intermediaries who sell shares of the funds, may, upon direction, be paid for providing recordkeeping services to plan participants. Payments may also be made, upon direction, for other plan expenses.
<R>FIIOC or an affiliate may make networking payments out of its own resources to intermediaries who perform transactions for the funds through the National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC"). NSCC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, provides centralized clearance, settlement and information services for mutual funds and other financial services companies. </R>
<R>Each fund has entered into a service agent agreement with FSC, an affiliate of FMR (or an agent, including an affiliate). Each fund has also entered into a securities lending administration agreement with FSC. Under the terms of the agreements, FSC calculates the NAV and dividends for each class of each fund, maintains each fund's portfolio and general accounting records, and administers each fund's securities lending program.</R>
For providing pricing and bookkeeping services, FSC receives a monthly fee based on each fund's average daily net assets throughout the month.
<R>The annual rates for pricing and bookkeeping services for the funds are 0.0389% of the first $500 million of average net assets, 0.0275% of average net assets between $500 million and $3.5 billion, 0.0041% of average net assets between $3.5 billion and $25 billion, and 0.0019% of average net assets in excess of $25 billion.</R>
Pricing and bookkeeping fees paid by the funds to FSC for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.
<R>Fund |
2007 |
2006 |
2005</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 100,295 |
$ 64,841 |
$ 59,061</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 535,807 |
$ 364,133 |
$ 311,205</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 89,751 |
$ 67,676 |
$ 57,062</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 214,677 |
$ 173,772 |
$ 184,054</R> |
For administering each fund's securities lending program, FSC is paid based on the number and duration of individual securities loans.
<R>Payments made by the funds to FSC for securities lending for the past three fiscal years are shown in the following table.</R>
<R>Fund |
2007 |
2006 |
2005</R> |
<R>Consumer Staples |
$ 2,500 |
$ 1,471 |
$ 1,802</R> |
<R>Gold |
$ 6,372 |
$ 7,830 |
$ 7,450</R> |
<R>Materials |
$ 1,381 |
$ 1,099 |
$ 349</R> |
<R>Telecommunications |
$ 11,104 |
$ 2,917 |
$ 923</R> |
Trust Organization. Consumer Staples Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, and Telecommunications Portfolio are funds of Fidelity Select Portfolios, an open-end management investment company created under an initial declaration of trust dated November 20, 1980. On October 1, 2006, Consumer Staples Portfolio changed its name from Food and Agriculture Portfolio to Consumer Staples Portfolio; and Materials Portfolio changed its name from Industrial Materials Portfolio to Materials Portfolio. Currently, there are 42 funds offered in Fidelity Select Portfolios: Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, and Wireless Portfolio. The Trustees are permitted to create additional funds in the trust and to create additional classes of the funds.
<R>The assets of the trust received for the issue or sale of shares of each fund and all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof, subject to the rights of creditors, are allocated to such fund, and constitute the underlying assets of such fund. The underlying assets of each fund in the trust shall be charged with the liabilities and expenses attributable to such fund, except that liabilities and expenses may be allocated to a particular class. Any general expenses of the trust shall be allocated between or among any one or more of the funds or classes.</R>
Shareholder Liability. The trust is an entity commonly known as a "Massachusetts business trust." Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a trust may, under certain circumstances, be held personally liable for the obligations of the trust.
The Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability for the debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses of the trust or fund. The Declaration of Trust provides that the trust shall not have any claim against shareholders except for the payment of the purchase price of shares and requires that each agreement, obligation, or instrument entered into or executed by the trust or the Trustees relating to the trust or to a fund shall include a provision limiting the obligations created thereby to the trust or to one or more funds and its or their assets. The Declaration of Trust further provides that shareholders of a fund shall not have a claim on or right to any assets belonging to any other fund.
The Declaration of Trust provides for indemnification out of each fund's property of any shareholder or former shareholder held personally liable for the obligations of the fund solely by reason of his or her being or having been a shareholder and not because of his or her acts or omissions or for some other reason. The Declaration of Trust also provides that each fund shall, upon request, assume the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of the fund and satisfy any judgment thereon. Thus, the risk of a shareholder incurring financial loss on account of shareholder liability is limited to circumstances in which a fund itself would be unable to meet its obligations. FMR believes that, in view of the above, the risk of personal liability to shareholders is remote. Claims asserted against one class of shares may subject holders of another class of shares to certain liabilities.
Voting Rights. Each fund's capital consists of shares of beneficial interest. As a shareholder, you are entitled to one vote for each dollar of net asset value you own. The voting rights of shareholders can be changed only by a shareholder vote. Shares may be voted in the aggregate, by fund, and by class.
The shares have no preemptive or, for Class A, Class T, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, conversion rights. Shares are fully paid and nonassessable, except as set forth under the heading "Shareholder Liability" above.
The trust or a fund or a class may be terminated upon the sale of its assets to, or merger with, another open-end management investment company, series, or class thereof, or upon liquidation and distribution of its assets. The Trustees may reorganize, terminate, merge, or sell all or a portion of the assets of the trust or a fund or a class without prior shareholder approval. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the trust, shareholders of each of its funds are entitled to receive the underlying assets of such fund available for distribution. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of a fund or a class, shareholders of that fund or that class are entitled to receive the underlying assets of the fund or class available for distribution.
<R>Custodians. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., 40 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts, is custodian of the assets of each fund. The custodian is responsible for the safekeeping of a fund's assets and the appointment of any subcustodian banks and clearing agencies. JPMorgan Chase Bank, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets in connection with repurchase agreement transactions. The Bank of New York, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets in connection with repurchase agreement transactions.</r>
FMR, its officers and directors, its affiliated companies, Members of the Advisory Board, and Members of the Board of Trustees may, from time to time, conduct transactions with various banks, including banks serving as custodians for certain funds advised by FMR. The Boston branch of each fund's custodian leases its office space from an affiliate of FMR at a lease payment which, when entered into, was consistent with prevailing market rates. Transactions that have occurred to date include mortgages and personal and general business loans. In the judgment of FMR, the terms and conditions of those transactions were not influenced by existing or potential custodial or other fund relationships.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, independent registered public accounting firm, examines financial statements for each fund and provides other audit, tax, and related services.
<R>Each fund's financial statements and financial highlights for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007, and report of the independent registered public accounting firm, are included in each fund's annual report and are incorporated herein by reference. Total annual operating expenses as shown in the prospectus fee table may differ from the ratios of expenses to average net assets in the financial highlights because total annual operating expenses as shown in the prospectus fee table include any acquired fund fees and expenses, whereas the ratios of expenses in the financial highlights do not. Acquired funds include other investment companies (such as central funds or other underlying funds) in which a fund has invested, if and to the extent it is permitted to do so. Total annual operating expenses in the prospectus fee table and the financial highlights do not include any expenses associated with investments in certain structured or synthetic products that may rely on the exception from the definition of "investment company" provided by section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act.</r>
Each fund views holdings information as sensitive and limits its dissemination. The Board authorized FMR to establish and administer guidelines for the dissemination of fund holdings information, which may be amended at any time without prior notice. FMR's Disclosure Policy Committee (comprising executive officers of FMR) evaluates disclosure policy with the goal of serving a fund's best interests by striking an appropriate balance between providing information about a fund's portfolio and protecting a fund from potentially harmful disclosure. The Board reviews the administration and modification of these guidelines and receives reports from the funds' chief compliance officer periodically.
1. Each fund will provide a full list of holdings as of the end of the fund's fiscal quarter on www.advisor.fidelity.com 60 days after its fiscal quarter-end.
2. Each fund will provide its top ten holdings (excluding cash and futures) as of the end of the calendar quarter on Fidelity's web site 15 or more days after the calendar quarter-end.
This information will be available on the web site until updated for the next applicable period.
Each fund may also from time to time provide specific fund level performance attribution information and statistics to the Board or third parties, such as fund shareholders or prospective fund shareholders, members of the press, consultants, and ratings and ranking organizations.
<R>The Use of Holdings In Connection With Fund Operations. Material non-public holdings information may be provided as part of the investment activities of each fund to: entities which, by explicit agreement or by virtue of their respective duties to the fund, are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information disclosed; other parties if legally required; or persons FMR believes will not misuse the disclosed information. These entities, parties, and persons include: a fund's trustees; a fund's manager, its sub-advisers and their affiliates whose access persons are subject to a code of ethics; contractors who are subject to a confidentiality agreement; a fund's auditors; a fund's custodians; proxy voting service providers; financial printers; pricing service vendors; broker-dealers in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or requests for price quotations or bids on one or more securities; securities lending agents; counsel to a fund or its Independent Trustees; regulatory authorities; stock exchanges and other listing organizations; parties to litigation; and third-parties in connection with a bankruptcy proceeding relating to a fund holding. Non-public holdings information may also be provided to an issuer regarding the number or percentage of its shares that are owned by a fund and in connection with redemptions in kind.</r>
Other Uses Of Holdings Information. In addition, each fund may provide material non-public holdings information to (i) third-parties that calculate information derived from holdings for use by FMR or its affiliates, (ii) third parties that supply their analyses of holdings (but not the holdings themselves) to their clients (including sponsors of retirement plans or their consultants), (iii) ratings and rankings organizations, and (iv) an investment adviser, trustee, or their agents to whom holdings are disclosed for due diligence purposes or in anticipation of a merger involving a fund. Each individual request is reviewed by the Disclosure Policy Committee which must find, in its sole discretion that, based on the specific facts and circumstances, the disclosure appears unlikely to be harmful to a fund. Entities receiving this information must have in place control mechanisms to reasonably ensure or otherwise agree that, (a) the holdings information will be kept confidential, (b) no employee shall use the information to effect trading or for their personal benefit, and (c) the nature and type of information that they, in turn, may disclose to third-parties is limited. FMR relies primarily on the existence of non-disclosure agreements and/or control mechanisms when determining that disclosure is not likely to be harmful to a fund.
<R>At this time, the entities receiving information described in the preceding paragraph are: Factset Research Systems Inc. (full holdings daily, on the next business day); Thomson Vestek (full holdings, as of the end of the calendar quarter, 15 calendar days after the calendar quarter-end); Standard & Poor's Rating Services (full holdings weekly, four or more calendar days after the end of the week); Moody's Investors Service (full holdings weekly, four or more calendar days after the end of the week); and Anacomp Inc. (full or partial holdings daily, on the next business day).</R>
FMR, its affiliates, or the funds will not enter into any arrangements with third-parties from which they derive consideration for the disclosure of material non-public holdings information. If, in the future, FMR desired to make such an arrangement, it would seek prior Board approval and any such arrangements would be disclosed in the funds' SAI.
There can be no assurance that the funds' policies and procedures with respect to disclosure of fund portfolio holdings will prevent the misuse of such information by individuals and firms that receive such information.
Fidelity, Select Portfolios, and Fidelity Investments & (Pyramid) Design, are registered trademarks of FMR Corp.
The third party marks appearing above are the marks of their respective owners.
Fidelity Select Portfolios
Post-Effective Amendment No. 86
PART C. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 23. Exhibits
(a) (1) Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated March 14, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 73.
(2) Certificate of Amendment of the Declaration of Trust, dated March 24, 2004, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 79.
(b) Bylaws of the Trust, as amended and dated June 17, 2004, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (b) of Fidelity Summer Street Trust's (File No. 002-58542) Post-Effective Amendment No. 63.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) (1) Management Contracts between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of each Select portfolio except Cyclical Industries (currently Industrials Portfolio), Money Market, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless Portfolios, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated November 1, 1999, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit Nos. d(3)(a-kk) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 71.
(2) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Cyclical Industries Portfolio (currently Industrials Portfolio), and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated April 1, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(3) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated April 1, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(4) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Natural Resources Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated April 1, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(4) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(5) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(6) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated May 17, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(7) Management Contract between Fidelity Select Portfolios, on behalf of Wireless Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(7) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(8) Sub-Advisory Agreements between Fidelity Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) on behalf of each Select equity portfolio except Business Services and Outsourcing (currently IT Services Portfolio), Gold, Medical Equipment and Systems, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless Portfolios, dated April 1, 2001, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit Nos. (d)(8)(1-36) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(9) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio (currently IT Services Portfolio), and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated December 18, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(10) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Gold Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated June 1, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(17) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 65.
(11) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated December 18, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(15) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 65.
(12) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(22) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(13) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated May 17, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(13) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(14) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Wireless Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc., (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(25) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(15) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, and FMR Texas Inc. (currently known as known as Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc.), dated January 1, 1990, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(c) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 51.
(16) Sub-Advisory Agreements between Fidelity Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., on behalf of each Select equity portfolio except Business Services and Outsourcing (currently IT Services Portfolio), Gold, Medical Equipment and Systems, Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless Portfolios, dated April 1, 2001, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit Nos. (d)(16)(1-36) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(17) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio (currently IT Services Portfolio), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated December 18, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5(l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(18) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Gold Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated June 1, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(16) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 65.
(19) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated December 18, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(14) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 65.
(20) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(21) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(21) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated May 17, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(21) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(22) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Wireless Portfolio, and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., dated July 20, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit d(24) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(23) Sub-Advisory Agreements between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of each Select equity portfolio except Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, and FMR Co., Inc., dated January 1, 2001, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit Nos. d(18)(a-nn) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 71.
(24) Sub-Advisory Agreement between Fidelity Management & Research Company, on behalf of Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, and FMR Co., Inc., dated May 17, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(24) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(25) Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated August 1, 2001, between Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(17) of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust's (File No. 2-11517) Post-Effective Amendment No. 108.
(26) Schedule A, dated July 21, 2005, to the Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated August 1, 2001, between Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc. (currently Fidelity Research & Analysis Company) and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(10) of Fidelity Union Street Trust's (File No. 002-50318) Post-Effective Amendment No. 110.
(27) Master International Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(19) of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust's (File No. 002-11517) Post-Effective Amendment No. 110.
(28) Schedule A, dated September 1, 2006, to the Master International Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity Management & Research Company and Fidelity International Investment Advisors, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(12) of Fidelity Beacon Street Trust's (File No. 002-64791) Post-Effective Amendment No. 59.
(29) Sub-Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(21) of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust's (File No. 002-11517) Post-Effective Amendment No. 110.
(30) Schedule A, dated September 1, 2006, to the Sub-Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(14) of Fidelity Beacon Street Trust's (File No. 002-64791) Post-Effective Amendment No. 59.
(31) Sub-Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(23) of Fidelity Hastings Street Trust's (File No. 002-11517) Post-Effective Amendment No. 110.
(32) Schedule A, dated July 21, 2005, to the Sub-Research Agreement, dated July 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity Investments Japan Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select portfolio except Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(56) of Fidelity Securities Fund's (File No. 002-93601) Post-Effective Amendment No. 66.
(33) Master International Fixed-Income Research Agreement, dated October 1, 2003, between Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. and Fidelity International Investment Advisors, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Money Market Portfolio is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(33) of Fidelity Charles Street Trust's (File No. 002-73133) Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(34) Schedule A, dated September 1, 2006, to the Master International Fixed-Income Research Agreement, dated October 1, 2003, between Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. and Fidelity International Investment Advisors, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(8) of Fidelity Newbury Street Trust's (File No. 002-78458) Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(35) Fixed-Income Sub-Research Agreement, dated October 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(35) of Fidelity Charles Street Trust's (File No. 002-73133) Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(36) Schedule A, dated September 1, 2006, to the Fixed-Income Sub-Research Agreement, dated October 1, 2003, between Fidelity International Investment Advisors and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(10) of Fidelity Newbury Street Trust's (File No. 002-78458) Post-Effective Amendment No. 48.
(37) General Research Services Agreement and Schedule B, each dated January 20, 2006, among Fidelity Management & Research Company, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management Inc., and Fidelity Research & Analysis Company, on behalf of the Registrant, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(38) of Variable Insurance Products Fund's (File No. 002-75010) Post-Effective Amendment No. 62.
(38) Schedule A, dated November 7, 2006, to the General Research Services Agreement, dated January 20, 2006, among Fidelity Management & Research Company, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management Inc., and Fidelity Research & Analysis Company, on behalf of the Registrant, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(18) of Fidelity Beacon Street Trust's (File No. 002-64791) Post-Effective Amendment No. 59.
(e) (1) Amended and Restated General Distribution Agreements, dated May 1, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Air Transportation, Automotive, Banking, Biotechnology, Brokerage and Investment Management, Business Services and Outsourcing (currently IT Services), Chemicals, Computers, Construction and Housing, Consumer Industries (currently Consumer Discretionary), Cyclical Industries (currently Industrials), Defense and Aerospace, Developing Communications (currently Communications Equipment), Electronics, Energy, Energy Service, Environmental, Financial Services, Food and Agriculture (currently Consumer Staples), Gold, Health Care, Home Finance, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Materials (currently Materials), Insurance, Leisure, Medical Delivery, Medical Equipment and Systems, Money Market, Multimedia, Natural Gas, Natural Resources, Networking and Infrastructure, Paper and Forest Products, Pharmaceuticals, Retailing, Software and Computer Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities Growth, and Wireless Portfolios and Fidelity Distributors Corporation are filed herein as Exhibit (e)(1-42).
(2) Form of Selling Dealer Agreement (most recently revised April 2006) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 83.
(3) Form of Bank Agency Agreement (most recently revised April 2006) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 83.
(4) Form of Selling Dealer Agreement for Bank-Related Transactions (most recently revised April 2006) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(4) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 83.
(f) The Fee Deferral Plan for Independent Trustees and Trustees of the Fidelity Funds, effective as of September 15, 1995 and amended through May 14, 2006 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (f)(1) of Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC (File No. 811-21667) Amendment No. 6.
(g) (1) Custodian Agreement and Appendix A, B, C, D, and E, dated January 1, 2007, between Brown Brothers Harriman & Company and Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of each Select equity portfolio are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(1) of Fidelity Advisor Series I's (File No. 002-84776) Post-Effective Amendment No. 72.
(2) Custodian Agreement and Appendix A, B, C, D, and E, dated January 1, 2007, between The Bank of New York and Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Money Market Portfolio are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(1) of Fidelity Advisor Series IV's (File No. 002-83672) Post-Effective Amendment No. 88.
(3) Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement among The Bank of New York, J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc., and the Registrant, dated February 12, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(d) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(4) Schedule 1 to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Registrant, dated February 12, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(e) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(5) Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement among Chemical Bank, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., and the Registrant, dated November 13, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(f) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(6) Schedule 1 to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreement between Chemical Bank and the Registrant, dated November 13, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(g) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(7) Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Registrant, dated May 11, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(h) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(8) First Amendment to Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Registrant, dated July 14, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8(i) of Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios' (currently known as Fidelity Colchester Street Trust) (File No. 002-74808) Post-Effective Amendment No. 31.
(9) Schedule A-1, dated December 28, 2006, to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreements, Schedule 1s to the Fidelity Group Repo Custodian Agreements, Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement, and First Amendment to the Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement, between the respective parties and the Registrant, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(20) of Fidelity Devonshire Trust's (File No. 002-24389) Post-Effective Amendment No. 115.
(h) Not applicable.
(i) Legal Opinion of Dechert LLP for each Select Portfolio, dated April 25, 2007, is filed herein as Exhibit (i).
(j) Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, dated April 25, 2007, is filed herein as Exhibit (j).
(k) Not applicable.
(l) Not applicable.
(m) (1) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for each Select Portfolio except Networking and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Wireless Portfolios are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits m(1)(1-39) of Post-Effective Amendments No. 72.
(2) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(1) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(3) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74.
(4) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Wireless Portfolio, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70.
(5) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Portfolio: Class A is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(5) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(6) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Portfolio: Class T is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(7) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Portfolio: Class B is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(7) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(8) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Portfolio: Class C is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(8) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(9) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Consumer Staples Portfolio: Institutional Class is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(9) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(10) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Gold Portfolio: Class A is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(10) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(11) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Gold Portfolio: Class T is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(11) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(12) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Gold Portfolio: Class B is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(12) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(13) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Gold Portfolio: Class C is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(13) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(14) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Gold Portfolio: Institutional Class is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(14) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(15) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Materials Portfolio: Class A is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(15) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(16) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Materials Portfolio: Class T is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(16) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(17) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Materials Portfolio: Class B is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(17) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(18) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Materials Portfolio: Class C is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(18) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(19) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Materials Portfolio: Institutional Class is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(19) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(20) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Portfolio: Class A is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(20) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(21) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Portfolio: Class T is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(21) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(22) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Portfolio: Class B is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(22) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(23) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Portfolio: Class C is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(23) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(24) Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 for Fidelity Advisor Telecommunications Portfolio: Institutional Class is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(24) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 84.
(n) (1) Multiple Class of Shares Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for Fidelity Advisor Funds, dated April 20, 2006, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Consumer Staples Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, and Telecommunications Portfolio is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (n)(1) of Fidelity Investment Trust's (File No. 002-90649) Post-Effective Amendment No. 95.
(2) Schedule 1, dated January 26, 2007, to the Multiple Class of Shares Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 for Fidelity Advisor Funds, dated April 20, 2006, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios on behalf of Consumer Staples Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, and Telecommunications Portfolio is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (n)(2) of Fidelity California Municipal Trust's (File No. 002-83367)Post-Effective Amendment No. 53.
(p) (1) Code of Ethics, dated February 15, 2007, adopted by each fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company, Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc., FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc., Fidelity Research & Analysis Company, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation pursuant to Rule 17j-1 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(1) of Fidelity Congress Street Fund's (File No. 811-00971) Amendment No. 30.
(2) Code of Ethics, dated March 2007, adopted by Fidelity International Limited (FIL), Fidelity Investments Japan Limited, Fidelity International Investment Advisors, and Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited pursuant to Rule 17j-1 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(2) of Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II's (File No. 811-06398) Post-Effective Amendment No. 24.
Item 24. Trusts Controlled by or under Common Control with this Trust
The Board of Trustees of the Trust is the same as the board of other Fidelity funds, each of which has Fidelity Management & Research Company, or an affiliate, as its investment adviser. In addition, the officers of the Trust are substantially identical to those of the other Fidelity funds. Nonetheless, the Trust takes the position that it is not under common control with other Fidelity funds because the power residing in the respective boards and officers arises as the result of an official position with the respective trusts.
Item 25. Indemnification
Article XI, Section 2 of the Declaration of Trust sets forth the reasonable and fair means for determining whether indemnification shall be provided to any past or present Trustee or officer. It states that the Trust shall indemnify any present or past trustee or officer to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability, and all expenses reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he or she is involved by virtue of his or her service as a trustee or officer and against any amount incurred in settlement thereof. Indemnification will not be provided to a person adjudged by a court or other adjudicatory body to be liable to the Trust or its shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or her duties (collectively, "disabling conduct"), or not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her action was in the best interest of the Trust. In the event of a settlement, no indemnification may be provided unless there has been a determination, as specified in the Declaration of Trust, that the officer or trustee did not engage in disabling conduct.
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Distribution Agreement, the Trust agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Distributor and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Distributor within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Trust (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Trust does not agree to indemnify the Distributor or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Trust by or on behalf of the Distributor. In no case is the indemnity of the Trust in favor of the Distributor or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Distributor or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which the Distributor or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement by which Fidelity Service Company, Inc. ("FSC") is appointed transfer agent, the Trust agrees to indemnify and hold FSC harmless against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) resulting from:
(1) any claim, demand, action or suit brought by any person other than the Trust, including by a shareholder, which names FSC and/or the Trust as a party and is not based on and does not result from FSC's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless disregard of duties, and arises out of or in connection with FSC's performance under the Transfer Agency Agreement; or
(2) any claim, demand, action or suit (except to the extent contributed to by FSC's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless disregard of its duties) which results from the negligence of the Trust, or from FSC's acting upon any instruction(s) reasonably believed by it to have been executed or communicated by any person duly authorized by the Trust, or as a result of FSC's acting in reliance upon advice reasonably believed by FSC to have been given by counsel for the Trust, or as a result of FSC's acting in reliance upon any instrument or stock certificate reasonably believed by it to have been genuine and signed, countersigned or executed by the proper person.
Pursuant to the agreement by which Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. ("FIIOC") is appointed transfer agent, the Registrant agrees to indemnify and hold FIIOC harmless against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) resulting from:
(1) any claim, demand, action or suit brought by any person other than the Registrant, including by a shareholder, which names FIIOC and/or the Registrant as a party and is not based on and does not result from FIIOC's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless disregard of duties, and arises out of or in connection with FIIOC's performance under the Transfer Agency Agreement; or
(2) any claim, demand, action or suit (except to the extent contributed to by FIIOC's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence or reckless disregard of duties) which results from the negligence of the Registrant, or from FIIOC's acting upon any instruction(s) reasonably believed by it to have been executed or communicated by any person duly authorized by the Registrant, or as a result of FIIOC's acting in reliance upon advice reasonably believed by FIIOC to have been given by counsel for the Registrant, or as a result of FIIOC's acting in reliance upon any instrument or stock certificate reasonably believed by it to have been genuine and signed, countersigned or executed by the proper person.
Item 26. Business and Other Connections of Investment Advisers
(1) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY (FMR)
FMR serves as investment adviser to a number of other investment companies. The directors and officers of the Adviser have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Chairman of the Board and Director of Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC), Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC), and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM); Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and Director of FMR Corp.; Trustee of funds advised by FMR. |
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Abigail P. Johnson |
Previously served as President and Director of FMR, FMRC, and FIMM (2005), Senior Vice President of funds advised by FMR (2005), and Trustee of funds advised by FMR (2006). Currently a Director and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp., President of Fidelity Employer Service Co. (FESCO) (2005), and President and a Director of Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC) (2005). |
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Peter S. Lynch |
Vice Chairman and Director of FMR and FMRC and member of the Advisory Board of funds advised by FMR (2003). Previously served as Trustee of funds advised by FMR (2003).
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Robert L. Reynolds |
President and Director of FMR, FMRC, and FIMM (2005); Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp.
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Thomas Allen |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Paul Antico |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Ramin Arani |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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John Avery |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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David Bagnani |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2004). |
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Robert Bertelson |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Stephen Binder |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC and a fund advised by FMR (2006). |
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William Bower |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Philip L. Bullen |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR; Previously served as President and Director of FRAC and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.) (2006) and Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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Steve Buller |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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John J. Burke |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006).
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John H. Carlson |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003). |
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Stephen Calhoun |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2005), and funds advised by FMR. |
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James Catudal |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Ren Y. Cheng |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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C. Robert Chow |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Dwight D. Churchill |
Executive Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of Equity funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2005) and FIMM (2006). |
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William Carlyle Coash |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Timothy Cohen |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Katherine Collins |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003); Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003). |
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Michael Connolly |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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Brian B. Conroy |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Matthew Conti |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and funds advised by FMR. |
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William Danoff |
Senior Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Joseph Day |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Scott E. DeSano |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005). |
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Penelope Dobkin |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Julie Donovan |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003). |
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Walter C. Donovan |
Executive Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of High Income funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003). |
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Bettina Doulton |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Previously served as Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Stephen DuFour |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR.
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William Eigen |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and funds advised by FMR (2005).
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Michael Elizondo |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Brian Peter Enyeart |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Bahaa Fam |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Jeffrey Feingold |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2005), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Robert Scott Feldman |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Richard B. Fentin |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Keith Ferguson |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005). |
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Karen Firestone |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR (2005). |
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Jay Freedman |
Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC and Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), and Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2006).
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Matthey H. Friedman |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Matthew Fruhan |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Robert M. Gervis |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Christopher J. Goudie |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Boyce I. Greer |
Executive Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Senior Vice President of FIMM (2006); Vice President of the Select, Asset Allocation, Fixed-Income, and Money Market funds advised by FMR. |
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Robert J. Haber |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Richard C. Habermann |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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John F. Haley |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2007). |
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Karen Hammond |
Executive Vice President of FMR (2005); Previously served as Assistant Treasurer of FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM, Vice President of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Treasurer of Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2005). |
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Brian J. Hanson |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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James Harmon |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Lionel Harris |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Ian Hart |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Teresa A. Hassara |
Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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Timothy F. Hayes |
Previously served as Executive Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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John Hebble |
Vice President of FMR (2003). |
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Timothy Heffernan |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Thomas Hense |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Cesar Hernandez |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Bruce T. Herring |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Vice President of FMRC and of certain Equity funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Adam Hetnarski |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Frederick D. Hoff, Jr. |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Brian Hogan |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Michael T. Jenkins |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2004).
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David B. Jones |
Vice President of FMR. |
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Sonu Kalra |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Rajiv Kaul |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Steven Kaye |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of a fund advised by FMR (2007).
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Jonathan Kelly |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and funds advised by FMR.
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William Kennedy |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Francis V. Knox, Jr. |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and Assistant Treasurer of funds advised by FMR (2005). |
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Karen Korn |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Deborah Foye Kuenstner |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Harry W. Lange |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Harley Lank |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Thomas P. Lavin |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Robert A. Lawrence |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of High Income funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Director of Geode, President of Fidelity Strategic Investments, and Vice President of FMR Corp. (2005). |
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Maxime Lemieux |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Harris Leviton |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Douglas Lober |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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James MacDonald |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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Robert B. MacDonald |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2004); Vice President of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2004). |
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Richard R. Mace |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Charles A. Mangum |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005). |
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Darren Maupin |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Kevin McCarey |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Christine McConnell |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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John B. McDowell |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Neal P. Miller |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR.
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Peter J. Millington |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Robert Minicus |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Jeffrey Mitchell |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2003). |
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Eric M. Mollenhauer |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2004).
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Kimberley Monasterio |
President and Treasurer of funds advised by FMR (2007).
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Charles S. Morrison |
Vice President of FMR and Money Market funds advised by FMR; Senior Vice President of FIMM (2003); Previously served as Vice President of FIMM (2003). |
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David L. Murphy |
Executive Vice President of FMR (2005); Vice President of Fixed-Income and Money Market funds advised by FMR; Senior Vice President of FIMM (2003); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005) and FIMM (2003). |
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Chalres L. Myers |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Steve Neff |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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Mark Notkin |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Scott Offen |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and a fund advised by FMR.
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Fatima Penrose |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2006) and Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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Shep Perkins |
Vice President of FMR (2006), FMRC (2004), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Stephen Petersen |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC and Vice President of funds advised by FMR.
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John R. Porter |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Keith Quinton |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Alan Radlo |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Larry Rakers |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR.
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William R. Ralls |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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Kenneth A. Rathgeber |
Chief Compliance Officer of FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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Christine Reynolds |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2007); President and Treasurer of funds advised by FMR (2007); Vice President of FMR and Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2006). |
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Kennedy Richardson |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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Clare S. Richer |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2005); Chief Financial Officer (2005), Executive Vice President (2005), and Treasurer of FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Kenneth Robins |
Assistant Secretary of FMR (2006). |
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Graeme Rockett |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Eric D. Roiter |
Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR and FMRC; Secretary of funds advised by FMR; Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM; Previously served as Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2005).
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Stephen Rosen |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Louis Salemy |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Lee H. Sandwen |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Peter Saperstone |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Andy H. Sassine |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Chrisopher Linden Sharpe |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Jonathan Allen Shelon |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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J. Fergus Shiel |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Beso Sikharulidze |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and a fund advised by FMR (2005). |
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Carol A. Smith-Fachetti |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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Steven J. Snider |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Mark P. Snyderman |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Thomas T. Soviero |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005). |
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George Stairs |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Robert E. Stansky |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Previously served as a Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Nicholas E. Steck |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Compliance Officer of FMR (2006), FMRC (2006), FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM (2006), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005), and FMR Corp.; Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Cynthia C. Strauss |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006). |
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Susan Sturdy |
Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC; Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006); Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Yolanda Taylor |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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Victor Thay |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2003), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Richard S. Thompson |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Joel C. Tillinghast |
Senior Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and Vice President of a fund advised by FMR.
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Matthew C. Torrey |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2004). |
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Robert Tuckett |
Vice President of FMR. |
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Jennifer Uhrig |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2005); Vice President of FMRC and funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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George A. Vanderheiden |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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Robert B. Von Rekowsky |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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Samuel Wald |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer of FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC and FMR Corp. (2003); Vice President, Taxation, of FMR Corp. |
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Jason Weiner |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Eric Wetlaufer |
Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); President and Director of FMR U.K. and FRAC (2006); Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Ellen Wilson |
Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2004); Executive Vice President, Human Resources, of FMR Corp. (2004). |
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Steven S. Wymer |
Senior Vice President of FMR (2005); Vice President of FMRC and a fund advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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JS Wynant |
Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Treasurer of FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM.
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Derek L. Young |
Vice President of FMR, FMRC (2004), and funds advised by FMR. |
(2) FMR CO., INC. (FMRC)
FMRC provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management & Research Company. The directors and officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Chairman of the Board and Director of FMRC, FMR, FRAC, and FIMM ; Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR Corp.; Trustee of funds advised by FMR. |
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Abigail P. Johnson |
Previously served as President and Director of FMRC, FMR, and FIMM (2005), Senior Vice President of funds advised by FMR (2005), and Trustee of funds advised by FMR (2006). Currently a Director and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp., President of FESCO (2005), and President and a Director of FIIOC (2005). |
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Peter S. Lynch |
Vice Chairman and Director of FMRC and FMR and member of the Advisory Board of funds advised by FMR (2003). Previously served as Trustee of funds advised by FMR (2003). |
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Robert L. Reynolds |
President and Director of FMRC, FMR, and FIMM (2005); Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp. |
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Thomas Allen |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Paul Antico |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Ramin Arani |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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John Avery |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR.
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David Bagnani |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2004). |
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Robert Bertelson |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Stephen Binder |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR (2006). |
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William Bower |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Philip L. Bullen |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR; Vice President of certain Equity Funds advised by FMR; Previously served as President and Director of FRAC and FMR U.K. (2006), and Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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Steve Buller |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Steven Calhoun |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2005), and funds advised by FMR. |
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John H. Carlson |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003). |
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James Catudal |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Ren Y. Cheng |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR and funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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C. Robert Chow |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Dwight D. Churchill |
Executive Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005); Vice President of Equity funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMR (2005) and FIMM (2006).
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William Carlyle Coash |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Timothy Cohen |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Katherine Collins |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003); Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003). |
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Michael Connolly |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR. |
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Brian B. Conroy |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Matthew Conti |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and funds advised by FMR. |
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William Danoff |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Joseph Day |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Scott E. DeSano |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005). |
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Penelope Dobkin |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Julie Donovan |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003). |
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Walter C. Donovan |
Executive Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005); Vice President of High Income funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005). |
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Bettina Doulton |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR; Previously served as Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Stephen DuFour |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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William Eigen |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and funds advised by FMR (2005).
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Michael Elizondo |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Brian Peter Enyeart |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Bahaa Fam |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Jeffrey Feingold |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2005), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Robert Scott Feldman |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Richard B. Fentin |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Keith Ferguson |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005). |
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Karen Firestone |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR (2005). |
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Jay Freedman |
Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FMRC, FMR, FDC and Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Matthey H. Friedman |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Matthew Fruhan |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Robert M. Gervis |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Christopher J. Goudie |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006).
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Boyce I. Greer |
Executive Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005); Senior Vice President of FIMM (2006); Vice President of the Select, Asset Allocation, Fixed-Income, and Money Market funds advised by FMR.
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Robert J. Haber |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Richard C. Habermann |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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John F. Haley |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2007). |
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Karen Hammond |
Previously served as Assistant Treasurer of FMRC, FMR, FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM, Vice President of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Treasurer of Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp.(2005); Executive Vice President of FMR (2005).
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Brian J. Hanson |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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James Harmon |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Lionel Harris |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Ian Hart |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Timothy Heffernan |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Thomas Hense |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Cesar Hernandez |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Bruce T. Herring |
Vice President of FMRC and of certain Equity funds advised by FMR; Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Adam Hetnarski |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary of FMRC, FMR, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Frederick D. Hoff, Jr. |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Brian Hogan |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR.
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Michael T. Jenkins |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2004). |
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Sonu Kalra |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Rajiv Kaul |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Steven Kaye |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Jonathan Kelly |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and funds advised by FMR. |
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William Kennedy |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Karen R. Korn |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Deborah Foye Kuenstner |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Harry W. Lange |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Harley Lank |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Thomas P. Lavin |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Robert A. Lawrence |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); Vice President of High Income funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Director of Geode, President of Fidelity Strategic Investments, and Vice President of FMR Corp. (2005). |
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Maxime Lemieux |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Harris Leviton |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Douglas Lober |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Robert B. MacDonald |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2004); Vice President of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2004). |
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Richard R. Mace |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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Charles A. Mangum |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005). |
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Darren Maupin |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Kevin McCarey |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Christine McConnell |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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John B. McDowell |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Neal P. Miller |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR.
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Peter J. Millington |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Robert Minicus |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Jeffrey Mitchell |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2003). |
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Eric M. Mollenhauer |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2004).
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Charles L. Myers |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Mark Notkin |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR.
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Scott Offen |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Shep Perkins |
Vice President of FMRC (2004), FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR.
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Stephen Petersen |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR and Vice President of funds advised by FMR. |
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John R. Porter |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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Keith Quinton |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Alan Radlo |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Larry Rakers |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Kenneth A. Rathgeber |
Chief Compliance Officer of FMRC, FMR, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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Kennedy Richardson |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR. |
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Graeme Rockett |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Eric D. Roiter |
Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMRC and FMR; Secretary of funds advised by FMR; Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM; Previously served as Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2005). |
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Stephen Rosen |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and a fund advised by FMR.
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Louis Salemy |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR (2006). |
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Lee H. Sandwen |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Peter Saperstone |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Andy H. Sassine |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Chrisopher Linden Sharpe |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Jonathan Allen Shelon |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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J. Fergus Shiel |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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Beso Sikharulidze |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR (2005). |
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Carol A. Smith-Fachetti |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR. |
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Steven J. Snider |
Previously served as Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and a fund advised by FMR (2006). |
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Mark P. Snyderman |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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Thomas T. Soviero |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005); Vice President of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2005). |
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George Stairs |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Robert E. Stansky |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR; Previously served as Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Nicholas E. Steck |
Compliance Officer of FMRC (2006), FMR (2006), FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM (2006), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005), and FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Cynthia C. Strauss |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006). |
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Susan Sturdy |
Assistant Secretary of FMRC, FMR, and FDC; Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006); Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Yolanda Taylor |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR. |
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Victor Thay |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2003), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Richard S. Thompson |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and a fund advised by FMR. |
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Joel C. Tillinghast |
Senior Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and Vice President of a fund advised by FMR. |
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Matthew C. Torrey |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2004).
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Jennifer Uhrig |
Vice President of FMRC and funds advised by FMR; Senior Vice President of FMR (2005); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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George A. Vanderheiden |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR. |
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Robert B. Von Rekowsky |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and funds advised by FMR.
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Samuel Wald |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2006), and funds advised by FMR. |
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J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer of FMRC, FMR, FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC and FMR Corp. (2003); Vice President, Taxation, of FMR Corp. |
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Jason Weiner |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR, and funds advised by FMR. |
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Eric Wetlaufer |
Senior Vice President of FMRC and FMR (2006); President and Director of FMR U.K. and FRAC (2006); Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Steven S. Wymer |
Vice President of FMRC and a fund advised by FMR; Senior Vice President of FMR (2005); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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JS Wynant |
Vice President of FMRC and FMR; Treasurer of FMRC, FMR, FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM.
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Derek L. Young |
Vice President of FMRC, FMR (2004), and funds advised by FMR. |
(3) FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH (U.K.) INC. (FMR U.K.)
FMR U.K. provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management & Research Company and Fidelity Management Trust Company. The directors and officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Simon Fraser |
Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of FMR U.K.; Previously served as Director and President of Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA) (2005), Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited (FIIA(U.K.)L) (2005), and Senior Vice President of FMR U.K. (2003). |
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Eric Wetlaufer |
President and Director of FMR U.K. and FRAC (2006); Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Philip Bullen |
Previously served as President and Director of FMR U.K. (2006), FRAC (2006), and Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005); Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Andrew Flaster |
Compliance Officer of FMR U.K.
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Jay Freedman |
Previously served as Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp., and Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC (2006). |
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Karen Hammond |
Previously served as Assistant Treasurer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMRC, FRAC, and FIMM, Vice President of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Treasurer of Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2005); Executive Vice President of FMR (2005).
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John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FMR, FMRC, FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2006).
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Kenneth A. Rathgeber |
Chief Compliance Officer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMRC, FRAC, FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005).
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Eric D. Roiter |
Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, and FIMM; Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR and FMRC; Secretary of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2005). |
Nicholas E. Steck |
Compliance Officer of FMR U.K., FMR (2006), FMRC (2006), FRAC, FIMM (2006), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005) and FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Susan Sturdy |
Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006); Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC; Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FMR U.K., FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMRC, FRAC, FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2003); Vice President, Taxation, of FMR Corp. |
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JS Wynant |
Treasurer of FMR U.K., FMR, FMRC, FRAC, and FIMM; Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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(4) FIDELITY RESEARCH & ANALYSIS COMPANY (FRAC)
FRAC provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management & Research Company, Fidelity Management Trust Company, FMR Co., Inc., and Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. The directors and officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Chairman of the Board and Director of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, and FIMM; Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR Corp.; Trustee of funds advised by FMR. |
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Eric Wetlaufer |
President and Director of FRAC and FMR U.K. (2006); Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2006); Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Philip Bullen |
Previously served as President and Director of FRAC and FMR U.K. (2006) and Director of Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005); Senior Vice President of FMR and FMRC; Vice President of certain Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Jay Freedman |
Previously served as Secretary of FRAC, FMR U.K., FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp., and Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC (2006).
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Karen Hammond |
Previously served as Assistant Treasurer of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., and FIMM, Vice President of FRAC, FMR U.K., FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Treasurer of Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2005); Executive Vice President of FMR (2005).
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John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2006).
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Kenneth A. Rathgeber |
Chief Compliance Officer of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FIMM, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005).
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Eric D. Roiter |
Assistant Secretary of FRAC, FMR U.K., and FIMM; Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR and FMRC; Secretary of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2005). |
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Nicholas E. Steck |
Compliance Officer of FRAC, FMR (2006), FMRC (2006), FMR U.K., FIMM (2006), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005) and FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Susan Sturdy |
Secretary of FRAC, FMR U.K., FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006); Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC; Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FRAC, FMR U.K., FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FIMM, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2003); Vice President, Taxation, of FMR Corp. |
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Billy W. Wilder |
Previously served as Vice President of FRAC; Representative Director and President of Fidelity Investments Japan Limited (FIJ)(2004). |
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JS Wynant |
Treasurer of FRAC, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., and FIMM; Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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(5) FIDELITY INVESTMENTS MONEY MANAGEMENT, INC. (FIMM)
FIMM provides investment advisory services to Fidelity Management & Research Company. The directors and officers of the Sub-Adviser have held the following positions of a substantial nature during the past two fiscal years.
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
Chairman of the Board and Director of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, and FRAC; Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and Director of FMR Corp.; Trustee of funds advised by FMR. |
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Abigail P. Johnson |
Previously served as President and Director of FIMM, FMR, and FMRC (2005), Senior Vice President of funds advised by FMR (2005), and Trustee of funds advised by FMR (2006). Currently a Director and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp., President of FESCO (2005), and President and a Director of FIIOC (2005). |
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Robert L. Reynolds |
President and Director of FIMM, FMR, and FMRC (2005); Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman (2006) of FMR Corp. |
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Dwight D. Churchill |
Previously served as Senior Vice President of FIMM (2006) and FMR (2005); Executive Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of Equity funds advised by FMR. |
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Jay Freedman |
Previously served as Secretary of FIMM, FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. and Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC (2006). |
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Boyce I. Greer |
Senior Vice President of FIMM (2006); Executive Vice President of FMR and FMRC (2005); Vice President of the Select, Asset Allocation, Fixed-Income, and Money Market funds advised by FMR. |
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Stanley N. Griffith |
Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM, and Assistant Vice President of Fixed-Income funds advised by FMR (2003). |
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Karen Hammond |
Previously served as Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., and FRAC, Vice President of FIMM, FMR U.K., FRAC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. and Treasurer of Strategic Advisers, Inc. and FMR Corp. (2005); Executive Vice President of FMR (2005). |
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John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC, and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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Michael Kearney |
Assistant Treasurer of FIMM (2005). |
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Charles S. Morrison |
Senior Vice President of FIMM (2003); Vice President of FMR and Money Market funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FIMM (2003). |
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David L. Murphy |
Senior Vice President of FIMM (2003); Executive Vice President of FMR (2005); Vice President of Fixed-Income and Money Market funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President of FIMM (2003) and FMR (2005). |
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Kenneth A. Rathgeber |
Chief Compliance Officer of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005). |
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Eric D. Roiter |
Assistant Secretary of FIMM, FMR U.K., and FRAC; Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FMR and FMRC; Secretary of funds advised by FMR; Previously served as Vice President and Secretary of FDC (2005). |
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Thomas J. Silvia |
Senior Vice President of FIMM (2005); Vice President of Fixed-Income funds advised by FMR. |
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Nicholas E. Steck |
Compliance Officer of FIMM (2006), FMR (2006), FMRC (2006), FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2005) and FMR Corp.; Senior Vice President of FMR (2006); Previously served as Vice President of FMR (2006). |
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Susan Sturdy |
Secretary of FIMM, FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006); Assistant Secretary of FMR, FMRC, and FDC; Previously served as Assistant Secretary of FIMM, FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and FMR Corp. (2006). |
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J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, FMR U.K., FRAC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., FDC and FMR Corp. (2003); Vice President, Taxation, of FMR Corp. |
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JS Wynant |
Treasurer of FIMM, FMR, FMRC, FMR U. K., and FRAC; Vice President of FMR and FMRC. |
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(6) FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS (FIIA)
The directors and officers of FIIA have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
Michael Gordon |
President (2005) and Director (2002) of FIIA; President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of FIIA (U.K.)L (2005). |
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Chris Coombe |
Chief Financial Officer of FIIA (2006); Director of FIJ (2006). |
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Simon Fraser |
Previously served as Director and President of FIIA (2005), Director and Chief Executive Officer of FIIA(U.K.)L (2005), and Senior Vice President of FMR U.K. (2003); Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of FMR U.K. |
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Brett Goodin |
Director of FIIA. |
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Simon M. Haslam |
Director of FIIA; Previously served as Director of FIJ (2007). |
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Matthew Heath |
Previously served as Secretary of FIIA (2004). |
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David Holland |
Previously served as Director and Vice President of FIIA (2006); Director of FIJ (2005). |
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Kathryn Matthews |
Director of FIIA (2005). |
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Samantha Miller |
Previously served as HK Compliance Officer of FIIA (2005). |
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Frank Mutch |
Director of FIIA. |
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Allan Pelvang |
Director and Vice President of FIIA (2006). |
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Peter Phillips |
Previously served as Director of FIIA (2006). |
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Rosalie Powell |
Assistant Secretary of FIIA. |
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David J. Saul |
Director of FIIA. |
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Graham Seed |
Secretary of FIIA (2004).
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Andrew Steward |
Previously served as Chief Financial Officer of FIIA and Director of FIGEST (2006); Previsously served as Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2007).
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Robert Stewart |
Director of FIIA (2004).
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Ann Stock |
Chief Compliance Officer of FIIA (2005); Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2003). |
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Andrew Wells |
Director of FIIA (2005). |
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Nigel White |
Previously served as Chief Compliance Officer of FIIA (2005). |
(7) FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS (U.K.) LIMITED (FIIA(U.K.)L)
The directors and officers of FIIA(U.K.)L have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
Michael Gordon |
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of FIIA (U.K.)L (2005); President (2005) and Director (2002) of FIIA.
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Simon Fraser |
Previously served as Director and Chief Executive Officer of FIIA(U.K.)L (2005), Director and President of FIIA (2005), and Senior Vice President of FMR U.K. (2003); Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of FMR U.K.
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Ian Jones |
Chief Compliance Officer of FIIA(U.K.)L (2004). |
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Nicky Richards |
Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2006) |
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Andrew Steward |
Previously served as Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2007); Previously served as Chief Financial Officer of FIIA and Director of FIGEST (2006). |
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Ann Stock |
Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2003); Chief Compliance Officer of FIIA (2005). |
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Richard Wane |
Director of FIIA(U.K.)L (2003). |
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(8) FIDELITY INVESTMENTS JAPAN LIMITED (FIJ)
The directors and officers of FIJ have held, during the past two fiscal years, the following positions of a substantial nature.
Thomas Balk |
Representative Executive Officer and Director of FIJ (2006); Previously served as Director of FIGEST (2006).
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Chris Coombe |
Director of FIJ (2006); Chief Financial Officer of FIIA (2006).
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John Ford |
Director and Executive Officer of FIJ (2006).
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Simon M. Haslam |
Previously served as Director of FIJ (2007); Director of FIIA.
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Yoshito Hirata |
Previously served as President (2005), Representative Director (2005), Representative Executive Officer (2006), and Head of Compliance and Legal (2004) of FIJ. |
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David Holland |
Director of FIJ (2005); Previously served as Director and Vice President of FIIA (2006). |
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Yasuo Kuramoto |
Previously served as Director and Vice Chairman of FIJ (2005). |
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Jonathan O'Brien |
Director of FIJ (2006). |
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Takeshi Okazaki |
Executive Officer of FIJ (2005); Previously served as Director (2006) and Head of Institutional Sales of FIJ (2005). |
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Yoshishige Saigusa |
Executive Officer of FIJ (2005); Previously served as Director of FIJ (2006). |
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Billy W. Wilder |
Previously served as President and Representative Director of FIJ and Vice President of FRAC (2004). |
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Hiroshi Yamashita |
Previously served as Director (2006) and Counselor of FIJ (2005). |
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Principal business addresses of the investment adviser, sub-advisers and affiliates.
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR)
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
FMR Co., Inc. (FMRC)
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (FMR U.K.)
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (FRAC)
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM)
One Spartan Way
Merrimack, NH 03054
Fidelity International Investment Advisors (FIIA)
Pembroke Hall,
42 Crow Lane,
Pembroke HM 19, Bermuda
Fidelity International Investment Advisors (U.K.) Limited (FIIA(U.K.)L)
25 Cannon Street
London, England EC4M5TA
Fidelity Investments Japan Limited (FIJ)
Shiroyama Trust Tower
4-3-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan 105-6019
Strategic Advisers, Inc.
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
FMR Corp.
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109
Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC)
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109
Item 27. Principal Underwriters
(a) Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) acts as distributor for all funds advised by FMR or an affiliate.
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Business Address* |
with Underwriter |
with Fund |
Steven Akin |
Director and President (2006) |
None |
Susan Boudrot |
Chief Compliance Officer (2004) |
None |
Scott Goebel |
Vice President and Secretary (2006) |
None |
Jane Greene |
Treasurer and Controller |
None |
John J. Hitt |
Assistant Secretary (2006) |
None |
Craig Huntley |
Executive Vice President (2006) |
None |
William F. Loehning |
Executive Vice President (2003) |
None |
Ellyn A. McColgan |
Director |
None |
Nicky Richards |
Director |
None |
Susan Sturdy |
Assistant Secretary |
None |
J. Gregory Wass |
Assistant Treasurer |
None |
* 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA
Not applicable.
Item 28. Location of Accounts and Records
All accounts, books, and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the Rules promulgated thereunder are maintained by Fidelity Management & Research Company, Fidelity Service Company, Inc. or Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109, or the funds' respective custodians, The Bank of New York, 110 Washington Street, New York, NY and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., 40 Water Street, Boston, MA. JPMorgan Chase Bank, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets in connection with repurchase agreement transactions. The Bank of New York, headquartered in New York, also may serve as a special purpose custodian of certain assets of each Select equity portfolio in connection with repurchase agreement transactions.
Item 29. Management Services
Not applicable.
Item 30. Undertakings
(a) The Registrant undertakes for Natural Gas Portfolio, Cyclical Industries Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio, and Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio: 1) to call a meeting of shareholders for the purpose of voting upon the questions of removal of a trustee or trustees, when requested to do so by record holders of not less than 10% of its outstanding shares; and 2) to assist in communications with other shareholders pursuant to Section 16(c)(1) and (2), whenever shareholders meeting the qualifications set forth in Section 16(c) seek the opportunity to communicate with other shareholders with a view toward requesting a meeting.
(b) The Registrant, on behalf of Fidelity Select Portfolios, provided the information required for the stock funds by Item 5A is contained in the annual report, undertakes to furnish to each person to whom a prospectus has been delivered, upon their request and without charge, a copy of the Registrant's latest annual report to shareholders.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for the effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Boston, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 26th day of April 2007.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/Kimberley Monasterio |
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President and Treasurer |
April 26, 2007 |
Kimberley Monasterio |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/Joseph B. Hollis |
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Chief Financial Officer |
April 26, 2007 |
Joseph B. Hollis |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
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/s/Dennis J. Dirks |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Dennis J. Dirks |
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/s/Albert R. Gamper |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Albert R. Gamper |
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/s/George H. Heilmeier |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
George H. Heilmeier |
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/s/James H. Keyes |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
James H. Keyes |
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/s/Marie L. Knowles |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Marie L. Knowles |
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/s/Ned C. Lautenbach |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Ned C. Lautenbach |
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/s/Robert L. Reynolds |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Robert L. Reynolds |
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/s/Cornelia M. Small |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Cornelia M. Small |
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/s/William S. Stavropoulos |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
William S. Stavropoulos |
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/s/Kenneth L. Wolfe |
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Trustee |
April 26, 2007 |
Kenneth L. Wolfe |
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* Signature affixed by Abigail P. Johnson, pursuant to a power of attorney dated April 1, 2007 and filed herewith.
* By: /s/Joseph R. Fleming
Joseph R. Fleming, pursuant to a power of attorney dated April 1, 2007 and filed herewith.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned President and Director or Trustee, as the case may be, of the following investment companies:
Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Boylston Street Trust Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity Colchester Street Trust Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Concord Street Trust Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Fidelity Garrison Street Trust Fidelity Hanover Street Trust Fidelity Hastings Street Trust |
Fidelity Hereford Street Trust Fidelity Income Fund Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity Magellan Fund Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust II Fidelity New York Municipal Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II Fidelity Newbury Street Trust Fidelity Oxford Street Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust Fidelity Puritan Trust Fidelity Revere Street Trust Fidelity School Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund Fidelity Select Portfolios Fidelity Summer Street Trust Fidelity Trend Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust II Variable Insurance Products Fund Variable Insurance Products Fund II Variable Insurance Products Fund III Variable Insurance Products Fund IV Variable Insurance Products Fund V |
in addition to any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the undersigned individual serves as President and Director or Trustee, (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney I have given to sign and otherwise act in my name and behalf in matters involving the Funds and hereby constitute and appoint Abigail P. Johnson my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with full power to said attorney-in-fact to sign for me and in my name in the appropriate capacity, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form N-1A, Form N-8A, Form N-14, or any successors thereto, any and all subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said Registration Statements or any successors thereto, and any supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such things in my name and on my behalf in connection therewith as said attorney-in-fact deems necessary or appropriate, to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorney-in-fact or her substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after April 1, 2007.
WITNESS my hand on the date set forth below.
/s/Edward C. Johnson 3d |
April 1, 2007 |
Edward C. Johnson 3d |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned Directors or Trustees, as the case may be, of the following investment companies:
Fidelity Aberdeen Street Trust Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Advisor Series II Fidelity Advisor Series IV Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Boylston Street Trust Fidelity California Municipal Trust Fidelity California Municipal Trust II Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC Fidelity Charles Street Trust Fidelity Colchester Street Trust Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Concord Street Trust Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Court Street Trust Fidelity Court Street Trust II Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Fixed-Income Trust Fidelity Garrison Street Trust Fidelity Hanover Street Trust Fidelity Hastings Street Trust |
Fidelity Hereford Street Trust Fidelity Income Fund Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity Magellan Fund Fidelity Massachusetts Municipal Trust Fidelity Money Market Trust Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust Fidelity Municipal Trust II Fidelity New York Municipal Trust Fidelity New York Municipal Trust II Fidelity Newbury Street Trust Fidelity Oxford Street Trust Fidelity Phillips Street Trust Fidelity Puritan Trust Fidelity Revere Street Trust Fidelity School Street Trust Fidelity Securities Fund Fidelity Select Portfolios Fidelity Summer Street Trust Fidelity Trend Fund Fidelity Union Street Trust Fidelity Union Street Trust II Variable Insurance Products Fund Variable Insurance Products Fund II Variable Insurance Products Fund III Variable Insurance Products Fund IV Variable Insurance Products Fund V |
plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the undersigned individuals serve as Directors or Trustees (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney we have given to sign and otherwise act in our names and behalf in matters involving the Funds and hereby constitute and appoint Joseph R. Fleming, John V. O'Hanlon, Robert W. Helm and Anthony H. Zacharski each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with full power to each of them, to sign for us and in our names in the appropriate capacities, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form N-1A, Form N-8A, Form N-14, or any successors thereto, any and all subsequent Amendments, Pre-Effective Amendments, or Post-Effective Amendments to said Registration Statements or any successors thereto, and any supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such things in our names and behalf in connection therewith as said attorneys-in-fact deem necessary or appropriate, to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact or their substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after April 1, 2007.
WITNESS our hands on this First day of April 2007.
/s/Dennis J. Dirks |
/s/Ned C. Lautenbach |
Dennis J. Dirks
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Ned C. Lautenbach |
/s/Albert R. Gamper |
/s/Robert L. Reynolds |
Albert R. Gamper
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Robert L. Reynolds |
/s/George H. Heilmeier |
/s/Cornelia M. Small |
George H. Heilmeier
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Cornelia M. Small |
/s/James H. Keyes |
/s/William S. Stavropoulos |
James H. Keyes
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William S. Stavropoulos |
/s/Marie L. Knowles |
/s/Kenneth L. Wolfe |
Marie L. Knowles
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned Secretary of the investment companies for which Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby severally constitute and appoint Joseph R. Fleming, John V. O'Hanlon, Robert W. Helm and Anthony H. Zacharski, each of them singly, my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution, and with full power to each of them, to sign for me and in my name in the appropriate capacity, any and all representations with respect to the consistency of foreign language translation prospectuses with the original prospectuses filed in connection with the Post-Effective Amendments for the Funds as said attorneys-in-fact deem necessary or appropriate to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact, or their substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after July 1, 2006.
WITNESS my hand on this first day of July, 2006.
/s/Eric D. Roiter
Eric D. Roiter
Exhibit (e)(9)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Consumer Industries Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Exhibit (e)(1 )
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Air Transportation Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(2 )
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Automotive Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(3)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Banking Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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By |
/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(4)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Biotechnology Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(5)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(6)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Business Services and Outsourcing Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(7)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Computers Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(8)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Construction and Housing Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(42)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Wireless Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(10)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Chemicals Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(11)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Cyclical Industries Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(12)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(13)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Developing Communications, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(14)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Electronics Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(15)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Energy Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(16)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Energy Service Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(17)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Environmental Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(18)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Financial Services Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(19)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Food and Agriculture Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(20)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Gold Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(21)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Health Care Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(22)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Home Finance Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(23)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Industrial Equipment Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(24)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Industrial Materials Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(25)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Insurance Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(26)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Leisure Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(27)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Medical Delivery Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(28)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(29)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Money Market Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(30)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Multimedia Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(31)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Natural Gas Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(32)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Natural Resources Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(33)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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By |
/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(34)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Transportation Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(35)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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By |
/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(36)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Software and Computer Services Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(37)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS |
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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By |
/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(38)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Retailing Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(39)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Technology Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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/s/ Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Kimberley H. Monasterio |
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Deputy Treasurer |
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FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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President |
Exhibit (e)(40)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Telecommunications Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Exhibit (e)(41)
AMENDED and RESTATED
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS
and
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION
Agreement made this 1st day of May, 2006, between Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts and which may issue one or more series of beneficial interest ("Issuer"), with respect to shares of Utilities Growth Portfolio, a series of the Issuer, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having its principal place of business in Boston, Massachusetts ("Distributors").
In consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares - The Issuer grants to Distributors the right to sell shares on behalf of the Issuer during the term of this Agreement and subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), and of the laws governing the sale of securities in the various states ("Blue Sky Laws") under the following terms and conditions: Distributors (i) shall have the right to sell, as agent on behalf of the Issuer, shares authorized for issue and registered under the 1933 Act, and (ii) may sell shares under offers of exchange, if available, between and among the funds advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") or any of its affiliates.
2. Sale of Shares by the Issuer - The rights granted to Distributors shall be nonexclusive in that the Issuer reserves the right to sell its shares to investors on applications received and accepted by the Issuer. Further, the Issuer reserves the right to issue shares in connection with the merger or consolidation, or acquisition by the Issuer through purchase or otherwise, with any other investment company, trust, or personal holding company.
3. Shares Covered by this Agreement - This Agreement shall apply to unissued shares of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer held in its treasury in the event that in the discretion of the Issuer treasury shares shall be sold, and shares of the Issuer repurchased for resale.
4. Public Offering Price - Except as otherwise noted in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, all shares sold to investors by Distributors or the Issuer will be sold at the public offering price. The public offering price for all accepted subscriptions will be the net asset value per share, as determined in the manner described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information, plus a sales charge (if any) described in the Issuer's current Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. The Issuer shall in all cases receive the net asset value per share on all sales. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right subject to such rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission as may then be in effect pursuant to Section 22 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to pay a portion of the sales charge to dealers who have sold shares of the Issuer. If a fee in connection with shareholder redemptions is in effect, the Issuer shall collect the fee and, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Issuer and Distributors, the Issuer shall be entitled to receive all of such fees.
5. Suspension of Sales - If and whenever the determination of net asset value is suspended and until such suspension is terminated, no further orders for shares shall be processed by Distributors except such unconditional orders as may have been placed with Distributors before it had knowledge of the suspension. In addition, the Issuer reserves the right to suspend sales and Distributors' authority to process orders for shares on behalf of the Issuer if, in the judgment of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer to do so. Suspension will continue for such period as may be determined by the Issuer.
6. Solicitation of Sales - In consideration of these rights granted to Distributors, Distributors agrees to use all reasonable efforts, consistent with its other business, to secure purchasers for shares of the Issuer. This shall not prevent Distributors from entering into like arrangements (including arrangements involving the payment of underwriting commissions) with other issuers. This does not obligate Distributors to register as a broker or dealer under the Blue Sky Laws of any jurisdiction in which it is not now registered or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. If a sales charge is in effect, Distributors shall have the right to enter into sales agreements with dealers of its choice for the sale of shares of the Issuer to the public at the public offering price only and fix in such agreements the portion of the sales charge which may be retained by dealers, provided that the Issuer shall approve the form of the dealer agreement and the dealer discounts set forth therein and shall evidence such approval by filing said form of dealer agreement and amendments thereto as an exhibit to its currently effective Registration Statement under the 1933 Act. The Distributor will not direct remuneration from commissions paid by the Issuer for portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer for promoting or selling fund shares.
7. Authorized Representations - Distributors is not authorized by the Issuer to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in the appropriate registration statements or Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1933 Act (as these registration statements, Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information may be amended from time to time), or contained in shareholder reports or other material that may be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer for Distributors' use. This shall not be construed to prevent Distributors from preparing and distributing sales literature or other material as it may deem appropriate.
8. Portfolio Securities - Portfolio securities of the Issuer may be bought or sold by or through Distributors, and Distributors may participate directly or indirectly in brokerage commissions or "spreads" for transactions in portfolio securities of the Issuer.
9. Registration of Shares - The Issuer agrees that it will take all action necessary to register shares under the 1933 Act (subject to the necessary approval of its shareholders) so that there will be available for sale the number of shares Distributors may reasonably be expected to sell. The Issuer shall make available to Distributors such number of copies of its currently effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information as Distributors may reasonably request. The Issuer shall furnish to Distributors copies of all information, financial statements and other papers which Distributors may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of shares of the Issuer.
10. Expenses - The Issuer shall pay all fees and expenses (a) in connection with the preparation, setting in type and filing of any registration statement, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information under the 1933 Act and amendments for the issue of its shares, (b) in connection with the registration and qualification of shares for sale in the various states in which the Board of Trustees of the Issuer shall determine it advisable to qualify such shares for sale (including registering the Issuer as a broker or dealer or any officer of the Issuer as agent or salesman in any state), (c) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing any report or other communication to shareholders of the Issuer in their capacity as such, and (d) of preparing, setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto sent to existing shareholders.
As provided in the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Issuer, it is recognized by the Issuer that FMR or its affiliates may make payment to Distributors with respect to any expenses incurred in the distribution of shares of the Issuer, such payments payable from the past profits or other resources of FMR or its affiliates including management fees paid to it by the Issuer.
11. Indemnification - The Issuer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Distributors and each of its directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls Distributors within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages, or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the ground that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law. However, the Issuer does not agree to indemnify Distributors or hold it harmless to the extent that the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Issuer in favor of Distributors or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect Distributors or any person against any liability to the Issuer or its security holders to which Distributors or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of wilful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Issuer to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against Distributors or any person indemnified unless Distributors or person, as the case may be, shall have notified the Issuer in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon Distributors or any such person (or after Distributors or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify the Issuer of any claim shall not relieve the Issuer from any liability which it may have to Distributors or any person against whom such action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. The Issuer shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Issuer elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to Distributors or person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Issuer elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them. If the Issuer does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse Distributors, officers or directors or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. The Issuer agrees to notify Distributors promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it or any of its officers or trustees in connection with the issuance or sale of any of the shares.
Distributors also covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the Issuer and each of its Board members and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against any loss, liability, damages, claim or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, damages, claim or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising by reason of any person acquiring any shares, based upon the 1933 Act or any other statute or common law, alleging any wrongful act of Distributors or any of its employees or alleging that the registration statement, Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, shareholder reports or other information filed or made public by the Issuer (as from time to time amended) included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as the statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with information furnished to the Issuer by or on behalf of Distributors. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Distributors in favor of the Issuer or any person indemnified to be deemed to protect the Issuer or any person against any liability to which the Issuer or such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Distributors to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph with respect to any claim made against the Issuer or any person indemnified unless the Issuer or person, as the case may be, shall have notified Distributors in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Issuer or any such person (or after the Issuer or such person shall have received notice of service on any designated agent). However, failure to notify Distributors of any claim shall not relieve Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Issuer or any person against whom the action is brought otherwise than on account of its indemnity agreement contained in this paragraph. In the case of any notice to Distributors, it shall be entitled to participate, at its own expense, in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Distributors elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Issuer, to its officers and Board and to any controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Distributors elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Issuer or controlling persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expense of any additional counsel retained by them. If Distributors does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Issuer, officers and Board or controlling person or persons, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them. Distributors agrees to notify the Issuer promptly of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against it in connection with the issue and sale of any of the shares.
12. Effective Date - This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and unless terminated as provided, shall continue in force until April 30, 2007 and thereafter from year to year, provided continuance is approved annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of the Issuer, and by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and, if a plan under Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is in effect, by the vote of those Board members of the Issuer who are not "interested persons" of the Issuer and who are not parties to the Distribution and Service Plan or this Agreement and have no financial interest in the operation of the Distribution and Service Plan or in any agreements related to the Distribution and Service Plan, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this paragraph, the terms "assignment" and "interested persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as now in effect or as hereafter amended. In addition to termination by failure to approve continuance or by assignment, this Agreement may at any time be terminated by either party upon not less than sixty days' prior written notice to the other party.
13. Notice - Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficient if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party to the party giving notice: if to the Issuer, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and if to Distributors, at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
14. Limitation of Liability - Distributors is expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust or other organizational document of the Issuer and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Issuer under this contract shall be limited in all cases to the Issuer and its assets. Distributors shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders or any shareholder of the Issuer. Nor shall Distributors seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the Trustees or any individual Trustee of the Issuer. Distributors understands that the rights and obligations of each series of shares of the Issuer under the Issuer's Declaration of Trust or other organizational document are separate and distinct from those of any and all other series.
15. This agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the choice of laws provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer has executed this instrument in its name and behalf, and its seal affixed, by one of its officers duly authorized, and Distributors has executed this instrument in its name and behalf by one of its officers duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.
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Deputy Treasurer |
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Jeffrey R. Carney |
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Exhibit (i)
Dechert LLP |
200 Clarendon Street 27th Floor Boston, MA 02116-5021 +1 617 728 7100 Main +1 617 426 6567 Fax www.dechert.com |
April 25, 2007
Fidelity Select Portfolios
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109
Re: Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel to Fidelity Select Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust") and its separate series Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio and Wireless Portfolio (the "Funds"), in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the "Amendment"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
In connection with the opinions set forth herein, you have provided to us originals, copies or facsimile transmissions of, and we have reviewed and relied upon, among other things, copies of the following: the Amendment; the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust dated March 14, 2001, as amended; and the By-Laws of the Trust dated June 17, 2004 (the "By-Laws"). In addition, we have reviewed and relied upon a Certificate issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dated April 24, 2007 with respect to the Trust, which we have assumed remains unchanged as of the date of this letter. We have assumed that the By-Laws have been duly adopted by the Trustees. We have also examined such documents and questions of law as we have concluded are necessary or appropriate for purposes of the opinions expressed below.
U.S. AUSTIN BOSTON CHARLOTTE HARRISBURG HARTFORD NEW YORK NEWPORT BEACH PALO ALSO PHILADELPHIA PRINCETON SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON DC EUROPE BRUSSELS LONDON LEXEMBOURG MUNICH PARIS |
In rendering this opinion we have assumed, without independent verification, (i) the due authority of all individuals signing in representative capacities and the genuineness of signatures; (ii) the authenticity, completeness and continued effectiveness of all documents or copies furnished to us; (iii) that any resolutions provided have been duly adopted by the Funds' Board of Trustees; (iv) that the facts contained in the instruments and certificates or statements of public officials; officers and representatives of each Fund on which we have relied for the purposes of this opinion are true and correct; and (v) that no amendments, agreements, resolutions or actions have been approved, executed or adopted which would limit, supersede or modify the items described above. Where documents are referred to in resolutions approved by the Board of Trustees, or in the Amendment, we have assumed such documents are the same as in the most recent form provided to us, whether as an exhibit to the Amendment or otherwise. When any opinion set forth below relates to the existence or standing of the Trust, such opinion is based entirely upon and is limited by the items referred to above, and we understand that the foregoing assumptions, limitations and qualifications are acceptable to you.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:
1. The Trust has been duly formed and is validly existing as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and
2. the Shares registered under the Securities Act, when issued in accordance with the terms described in the Amendment, will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust.
The opinions expressed herein are limited to the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal securities laws of the United States. We express no opinion herein with respect to the effect or applicability of the law of any other jurisdiction. The opinions expressed herein are solely for your benefit and may not be relied on in any manner or for any purpose by any other person.
We express no opinion as to any other matter other than as expressly set forth above and no other opinion is intended or may be inferred herefrom. The opinions expressed herein are given as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation and hereby disclaim any obligation to advise you of any change after the date of this opinion pertaining to any matter referred to herein. We hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Amendment. In giving such consent, we do not hereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Securities Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP
Exhibit (J)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference into the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information in Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Fidelity Select Portfolios: Money Market Portfolio of our report dated April 17, 2007; Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, and Wireless Portfolio of our reports dated April 20, 2007; Chemicals Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio of our reports dated April 23, 2007; on the financial statements and financial highlights included in the February 28, 2007 Annual Reports to Shareholders of the above referenced funds.
We further consent to the references to our Firm under the headings "Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information.
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Dechert LLP |
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April 25, 2007
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Christian Sandoe
Room 5507, Mail Stop 5-5
Re: Fidelity Select Portfolios (the "Trust")
Air Transportation Portfolio
Automotive Portfolio
Banking Portfolio
Biotechnology Portfolio
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Chemicals Portfolio
Communications Equipment Portfolio
Computers Portfolio
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Consumer Staples Portfolio
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Electronics Portfolio
Energy Portfolio
Energy Service Portfolio
Environmental Portfolio
Financial Services Portfolio
Gold Portfolio
Health Care Portfolio
Home Finance Portfolio
Industrial Equipment Portfolio
Industrials Portfolio
Insurance Portfolio
IT Services Portfolio
Leisure Portfolio
Materials Portfolio
Medical Delivery Portfolio
Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio
U.S. AUSTIN BOSTON CHARLOTTE HARRISBURG HARTFORD NEW YORK NEWPORT BEACH PALO ALSO PHILADELPHIA PRINCETON SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON DC EUROPE BRUSSELS LONDON LEXEMBOURG MUNICH PARIS |
Money Market Portfolio
Multimedia Portfolio
Natural Gas Portfolio
Natural Resources Portfolio
Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio
Paper and Forest Products Portfolio
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Retailing Portfolio
Software and Computer Services Portfolio
Technology Portfolio
Telecommunications Portfolio
Transportation Portfolio
Utilities Growth Portfolio
Wireless Portfolio (the "Funds")
File Nos. 002-69972 and 811-03114
Post-Effective Amendment No. 86
Dear Mr. Sandoe:
Dechert LLP serves as counsel to the above-referenced Funds in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the "Amendment"), which accompanies this letter. In that capacity, I have reviewed a draft of the Amendment, which has been prepared and finalized by Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR"), the Funds' investment adviser. FMR has represented to me that no material changes have been made to the Amendment between the version reviewed by me and the version being filed electronically.
Pursuant to paragraph (b)(4) of Rule 485, I represent that, to my knowledge, based upon my review of a draft of the Amendment, the Amendment does not contain disclosures that would render it ineligible to become effective pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Megan C. Johnson
Megan C. Johnson
Dechert LLP |
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April 25, 2007
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Christian Sandoe
Room 5507, Mail Stop 5-5
Re: Fidelity Select Portfolios (the "Trust")
Air Transportation Portfolio
Automotive Portfolio
Banking Portfolio
Biotechnology Portfolio
Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio
Chemicals Portfolio
Communications Equipment Portfolio
Computers Portfolio
Construction and Housing Portfolio
Consumer Discretionary Portfolio
Consumer Staples Portfolio
Defense and Aerospace Portfolio
Electronics Portfolio
Energy Portfolio
Energy Service Portfolio
Environmental Portfolio
Financial Services Portfolio
Gold Portfolio
Health Care Portfolio
Home Finance Portfolio
Industrial Equipment Portfolio
Industrials Portfolio
Insurance Portfolio
IT Services Portfolio
Leisure Portfolio
Materials Portfolio
Medical Delivery Portfolio
Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio
U.S. AUSTIN BOSTON CHARLOTTE HARRISBURG HARTFORD NEW YORK NEWPORT BEACH PALO ALSO PHILADELPHIA PRINCETON SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON DC EUROPE BRUSSELS LONDON LEXEMBOURG MUNICH PARIS |
Money Market Portfolio
Multimedia Portfolio
Natural Gas Portfolio
Natural Resources Portfolio
Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio
Paper and Forest Products Portfolio
Pharmaceuticals Portfolio
Retailing Portfolio
Software and Computer Services Portfolio
Technology Portfolio
Telecommunications Portfolio
Transportation Portfolio
Utilities Growth Portfolio
Wireless Portfolio (the "Funds")
File Nos. 033-15983 and 811-05251
Post-Effective Amendment No. 51
Dear Mr. Sandoe:
Pursuant to Item 306 of Regulation S-T to the EDGAR rules, we represent that this is a fair and accurate version of the English prospectus for Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio and Wireless Portfolio. The Funds' English prospectus has been fairly and accurately translated into Spanish, and is available upon request.
Very truly yours,
*
Eric D. Roiter
Secretary
*/s/ Anthony H. Zacharski
Anthony H. Zacharski, as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney dated July 1, 2006.
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April 26, 2007 |
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Christian Sandoe
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Fidelity Select Portfolios (the trust): |
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Air Transportation Portfolio, Automotive Portfolio, Banking Portfolio, Biotechnology Portfolio, Brokerage and Investment Management Portfolio, Chemicals Portfolio, Communications Equipment Portfolio, Computers Portfolio, Construction and Housing Portfolio, Consumer Discretionary Portfolio, Consumer Staples Portfolio, Defense and Aerospace Portfolio, Electronics Portfolio, Energy Portfolio, Energy Service Portfolio, Environmental Portfolio, Financial Services Portfolio, Gold Portfolio, Health Care Portfolio, Home Finance Portfolio, Industrial Equipment Portfolio, Industrials Portfolio, Insurance Portfolio, IT Services Portfolio, Leisure Portfolio, Materials Portfolio, Medical Delivery Portfolio, Medical Equipment and Systems Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Multimedia Portfolio, Natural Gas Portfolio, Natural Resources Portfolio, Networking and Infrastructure Portfolio, Paper and Forest Products Portfolio, Pharmaceuticals Portfolio, Retailing Portfolio, Software and Computer Services Portfolio, Technology Portfolio, Telecommunications Portfolio, Transportation Portfolio, Utilities Growth Portfolio, Wireless Portfolio (the funds) |
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File Nos. (002-69972) and (811-03114) |
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Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 8b-16 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, Regulation S-T and Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, transmitted herewith on behalf of the trust is Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the trust's current effective Registration Statement on Form N-1A. This transmission contains a conformed signature page, the manually signed original of which, executed pursuant to Powers of Attorney dated April 1, 2007, is maintained at the offices of the trust. This filing also includes a conformed copy of the manually signed consent of the trust's independent registered public accounting firm, the original of which is maintained at the offices of the trust.
This filing includes the Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information for the above referenced funds. The funds' Prospectuses and SAIs, as filed herein, have been tagged to indicate modifications and editorial changes made since the filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 85. The funds may be marketed through banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions.
The principal purpose of this filing is to update each funds' financial information for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.
This filing also serves to reflect Staff comments on Post-Effective Amendment No. 85, update standard disclosure and implement editorial changes.
An effective date of April 28, 2007 is elected by the trust pursuant to Rule 485(b).
Please contact Jamie Plourde at (617) 563-1375 in connection with any questions or comments regarding this filing.
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Very truly yours, |
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/s/ Patricia Nadeau |
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Patricia Nadeau |
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Legal Product Group |