485BPOS

Securities Act of 1933 Registration No. 002-69972

Investment Company Act of 1940 Registration No. 811-03114

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x

o Pre-Effective Amendment No.  ______

x Post-Effective Amendment No.  _143_

and

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 x

x Amendment No.  _143

Fidelity Select Portfolios

 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number: 617-563-7000

William C. Coffey, Secretary

245 Summer Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02210

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Exhibit No.
XBRL Instance Document	EX-101.INS
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document	EX-101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	EX-101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document	EX-101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document	EX-101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	EX-101.PRE

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. 143 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 16th day of October 2018.

	Fidelity Select Portfolios
	By	/s/Stacie M. Smith
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||		Stacie M. Smith, President

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.

(Signature)		(Title)	(Date)
/s/Stacie M. Smith		President and Treasurer	October 16, 2018
Stacie M. Smith		(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/John J. Burke III		Chief Financial Officer	October 16, 2018
John J. Burke III		(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/James C. Curvey	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
James C. Curvey
/s/Dennis J. Dirks	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Dennis J. Dirks
/s/Donald F. Donahue	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Donald F. Donahue
/s/Alan J. Lacy	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Alan J. Lacy
/s/Ned C. Lautenbach	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Ned C. Lautenbach
/s/Joseph Mauriello	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Joseph Mauriello
/s/Charles S. Morrison	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Charles S. Morrison
/s/Cornelia M. Small	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Cornelia M. Small
/s/Garnett A. Smith	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Garnett A. Smith
/s/David M. Thomas	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
David M. Thomas
/s/Michael E. Wiley	*	Trustee	October 16, 2018
Michael E. Wiley

*	By:	/s/Megan C. Johnson
		Megan C. Johnson, pursuant to powers of attorney dated March 2, 2018 and filed herewith.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

We, the undersigned Directors or Trustees, as the case may be, of the following investment companies:

Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Advisor Series VIII Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II Fidelity Concord Street Trust Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Hanover Street Trust Fidelity Hastings Street Trust Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity Magellan Fund Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust Fidelity Puritan Trust Fidelity Securities Fund Fidelity Select Portfolios Fidelity Summer Street Trust Fidelity Trend Fund Variable Insurance Products Fund Variable Insurance Products Fund II Variable Insurance Products Fund III Variable Insurance Products Fund IV

in addition to any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research Company (“FMR”) 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 any investment company for which FMR or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and hereby constitute and appoint Thomas C. Bogle, John V. O’Hanlon, Robert W. Helm, Megan C. Johnson, 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, 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 March 2, 2018.

WITNESS our hands on this second day of March 2018.

/s/ James C. Curvey	/s/ Joseph Mauriello
James C. Curvey	Joseph Mauriello
/s/ Dennis J. Dirks	/s/ Charles S. Morrison
Dennis J. Dirks	Charles S. Morrison
/s/ Donald F. Donahue	/s/ Cornelia M. Small
Donald F. Donahue	Cornelia M. Small
/s/ Alan J. Lacy	/s/ Garnett A. Smith
Alan J. Lacy	Garnett A. Smith
/s/ Ned C. Lautenbach	/s/ David M. Thomas
Ned C. Lautenbach	David M. Thomas

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, the undersigned Director or Trustee, as the case may be, of the following investment companies:

Fidelity Advisor Series I Fidelity Advisor Series VII Fidelity Beacon Street Trust Fidelity Capital Trust Fidelity Central Investment Portfolios LLC Fidelity Commonwealth Trust Fidelity Commonwealth Trust II Fidelity Congress Street Fund Fidelity Contrafund Fidelity Covington Trust Fidelity Destiny Portfolios Fidelity Devonshire Trust Fidelity Exchange Fund Fidelity Financial Trust Fidelity Hanover Street Trust Fidelity Hastings Street Trust Fidelity Magellan Fund Fidelity Mt. Vernon Street Trust Fidelity Select Portfolios Fidelity Summer Street Trust Fidelity Trend Fund Variable Insurance Products Fund II Variable Insurance Products Fund III Variable Insurance Products Fund IV

in addition to any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research Company (“FMR”) or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the undersigned individual serves as Director or Trustee (collectively, the “Funds”), hereby revokes all previous powers of attorney I have given to sign and otherwise act in my name and behalf in matters involving any investment company for which FMR or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and hereby constitute and appoint Thomas C. Bogle, John V. O’Hanlon, Robert W. Helm, Megan C. Johnson, 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 capacities, all Registration Statements of the Funds on Form N-1A, 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 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.  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 March 2, 2018.

WITNESS our hands on this second day of March 2018.

/s/ Michael E. Wiley    

Michael E. Wiley

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07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: normal 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fund/Class</b>:<br/><b>Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund</b>/Fidelity Advisor® International Real Estate Fund A, M, C, I</p>

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

The fund seeks capital appreciation.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund. In addition to the fees and expenses described below, your broker may also require you to pay brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of certain share classes of the fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or certain other Fidelity^® funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in the "Fund Distribution" section beginning on page 27 of the prospectus. Different intermediaries may provide additional waivers or reductions of the sales charge. Please see “Sales Charge Waiver Policies Applied by Certain Intermediaries” in the “Appendix” section of the prospectus.

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(fees paid directly from your investment)</p>

Shareholder Fees {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A		Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M		Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C		Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I
Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)	5.75%		3.50%		none		none
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)	none	[1]	none	[1]	1.00%	[2]	none

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

Annual Operating Expenses {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I
Management fee	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees	0.25%	0.50%	1.00%	none
Other expenses	0.42%	0.46%	0.36%	0.27%
Total annual operating expenses	1.36%	1.65%	2.05%	0.96%

This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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 and if you hold your shares:

<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

Expense Example {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund - USD ($)	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I
1 year	$ 706	$ 512	$ 308	$ 98
3 years	981	852	643	306
5 years	1,277	1,216	1,103	531
10 years	$ 2,116	$ 2,236	$ 2,379	$ 1,178

<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Hold Shares</p>

Expense Example, No Redemption {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund - USD ($)	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C	Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I
1 Year	$ 706	$ 512	$ 208	$ 98
3 Years	981	852	643	306
5 Years	1,277	1,216	1,103	531
10 Years	$ 2,116	$ 2,236	$ 2,379	$ 1,178

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its portfolio.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

• Normally investing primarily in non-U.S. securities.

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Allocating investments across different countries and regions.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market. Emerging markets can be subject to greater social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile. Foreign exchange rates also can be extremely volatile.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit institutional.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

The returns in the bar chart do not reflect any applicable sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, returns would be lower than those shown.

<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

During the periods shown in the chart for Class A:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	35.25%	June 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-24.43%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	0.00%	June 30, 2018

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

Unlike the returns in the bar chart, the returns in the table reflect the maximum applicable sales charges. 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 Class A are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan). 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

Average Annual Total Returns{- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund	Past 1 year	Past 5 years	Past 10 years
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A | Return Before Taxes	19.20%	6.77%	1.68%
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A | After Taxes on Distributions	18.30%	5.43%	0.49%
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales	11.38%	4.76%	0.81%
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M | Return Before Taxes	21.72%	6.96%	1.64%
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C | Return Before Taxes	24.46%	7.24%	1.52%
Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I | Return Before Taxes	26.94%	8.40%	2.59%
MSCI EAFE Index(reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	25.29%	8.07%	2.10%
FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed ex North America Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)	21.02%	5.87%	1.96%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A

Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M

Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C

On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.

[1] Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

[2] On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.

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Sep. 29, 2018

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

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<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: normal 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fund/Class</b>:<br/><b>Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund</b>/Fidelity Advisor® International Real Estate Fund A, M, C, I</p>

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The fund seeks capital appreciation.

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund. In addition to the fees and expenses described below, your broker may also require you to pay brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of certain share classes of the fund.

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or certain other Fidelity^® funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in the "Fund Distribution" section beginning on page 27 of the prospectus. Different intermediaries may provide additional waivers or reductions of the sales charge. Please see “Sales Charge Waiver Policies Applied by Certain Intermediaries” in the “Appendix” section of the prospectus.

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<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(fees paid directly from your investment)</p>

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<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

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The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its portfolio.

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56.00%

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or certain other Fidelity® funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in the "Fund Distribution" section beginning on page 27 of the prospectus.</font>

Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]

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$ 50,000

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This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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 and if you hold your shares:

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<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

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• Normally investing primarily in non-U.S. securities.

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Allocating investments across different countries and regions.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.</font>

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market. Emerging markets can be subject to greater social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile. Foreign exchange rates also can be extremely volatile.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">You could lose money by investing in the fund.</font>

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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.</font>

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit institutional.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time.</font>

Performance Availability Website Address [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">institutional.fidelity.com</font>

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.</font>

Bar Chart [Heading]

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<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

Bar Chart Narrative [Text Block]

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The returns in the bar chart do not reflect any applicable sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, returns would be lower than those shown.

Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The returns in the bar chart do not reflect any applicable sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, returns would be lower than those shown.</font>

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During the periods shown in the chart for Class A:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	35.25%	June 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-24.43%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	0.00%	June 30, 2018

Performance Table Heading

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

Performance Table Does Reflect Sales Loads

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Unlike the returns in the bar chart, the returns in the table reflect the maximum applicable sales charges.</font>

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).</font>

Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">After-tax returns for Class A are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</font>

Performance Table Explanation after Tax Higher

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

Performance Table Narrative

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Unlike the returns in the bar chart, the returns in the table reflect the maximum applicable sales charges. 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 Class A are shown in the table below and after-tax returns for other classes will vary. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan). 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A

Risk/Return:

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Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)

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5.75%

Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)

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none

^[1]

Management fee

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0.69%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

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0.25%

Other expenses

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0.42%

Total annual operating expenses

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1.36%

Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]

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Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

1 year

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$ 706

3 years

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981

5 years

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1,277

10 years

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2,116

1 Year

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706

3 Years

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981

5 Years

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1,277

10 Years

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$ 2,116

2008

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(50.71%)

2009

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35.60%

2010

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14.24%

2011

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(22.43%)

2012

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43.78%

2013

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12.28%

2014

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3.94%

2015

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1.60%

2016

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(1.83%)

2017

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26.48%

Year to Date Return, Label

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Year-to-Date Return

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Jun. 30, 2018

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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none

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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Highest Quarter Return

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Jun. 30, 2009

Highest Quarterly Return

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35.25%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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Lowest Quarter Return

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Dec. 31, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(24.43%)

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M

Risk/Return:

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Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)

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3.50%

Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)

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none

^[1]

Management fee

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0.69%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

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0.50%

Other expenses

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0.46%

Total annual operating expenses

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1.65%

Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]

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Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

1 year

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$ 512

3 years

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852

5 years

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1,216

10 years

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2,236

1 Year

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512

3 Years

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852

5 Years

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1,216

10 Years

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$ 2,236

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C

Risk/Return:

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Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)

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none

Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)

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1.00%

^[2]

Management fee

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0.69%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

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1.00%

Other expenses

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0.36%

Total annual operating expenses

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2.05%

Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]

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On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.

1 year

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$ 308

3 years

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643

5 years

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1,103

10 years

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2,379

1 Year

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208

3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

643

5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05

1,103

10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10

$ 2,379

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I

Risk/Return:

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Maximum sales charge (load) on purchases (as a % of offering price)

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none

Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (as a % of the lesser of original purchase price or redemption proceeds)

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none

Management fee

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0.69%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

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none

Other expenses

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0.27%

Total annual operating expenses

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0.96%

1 year

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$ 98

3 years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

306

5 years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

531

10 years

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1,178

1 Year

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98

3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03

306

5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05

531

10 Years

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$ 1,178

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A

Risk/Return:

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Class A - Return Before Taxes</b></font>

Past 1 year

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19.20%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

6.77%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.68%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class M

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Class M - Return Before Taxes</b></font>

Past 1 year

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21.72%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

6.96%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.64%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class C

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Class C - Return Before Taxes</b></font>

Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

24.46%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

7.24%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.52%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class I

Risk/Return:

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Column

rr_AverageAnnualReturnColumnName

Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Class I - Return Before Taxes</b></font>

Past 1 year

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26.94%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

8.40%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

2.59%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions</b></font>

Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

18.30%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

5.43%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.49%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund: Class A

Risk/Return:

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Column

rr_AverageAnnualReturnColumnName

Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

rr_AverageAnnualReturnLabel

<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares</b></font>

Past 1 year

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11.38%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

4.76%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

0.81%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | MSCI EAFE Index(reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

25.29%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

8.07%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

2.10%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund AMCI PRO-08 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed ex North America Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

21.02%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

5.87%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

1.96%

[1] Class A and Class M purchases of $1 million or more will not be subject to a front-end sales charge. Such Class A and Class M purchases may be subject, upon redemption, to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% or 0.25%, respectively.

[2] On Class C shares redeemed less than one year after purchase.

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07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: normal 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fund/Class</b>:<br/><b>Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund</b>/Fidelity® International Real Estate Fund</p>

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

The fund seeks capital appreciation.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px"></p>

Shareholder Fees {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund USD ($)
(fees paid directly from your investment)	none

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

Annual Operating Expenses {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Fidelity International Real Estate Fund
Management fee	0.69%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees	none
Other expenses	0.36%
Total annual operating expenses	1.05%

This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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:

<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

Expense Example {- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Fidelity International Real Estate Fund USD ($)
1 year	$ 107
3 years	334
5 years	579
10 years	$ 1,283

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its portfolio.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

• Normally investing primarily in non-U.S. securities.

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Allocating investments across different countries and regions.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market. Emerging markets can be subject to greater social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile. Foreign exchange rates also can be extremely volatile.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit www.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

During the periods shown in the chart:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	35.18%	June 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-24.32%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	0.26%	June 30, 2018

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

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. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan). 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

Average Annual Total Returns{- Fidelity International Real Estate Fund} - 07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 - Fidelity International Real Estate Fund	Past 1 year	Past 5 years	Past 10 years
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes	26.69%	8.29%	2.54%
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions	25.56%	6.84%	1.27%
Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales	15.64%	5.93%	1.44%
MSCI EAFE Index(reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)	25.29%	8.07%	2.10%
FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed ex North America Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)	21.02%	5.87%	1.96%

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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS

Prospectus Date

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Sep. 29, 2018

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

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The fund seeks capital appreciation.

Expense [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]

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<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px"></p>

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none

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Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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56.00%

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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:

Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]

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<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

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• Normally investing primarily in non-U.S. securities.

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Allocating investments across different countries and regions.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text]

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Risk [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market. Emerging markets can be subject to greater social, economic, regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile. Foreign exchange rates also can be extremely volatile.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">You could lose money by investing in the fund.</font>

Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that is has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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.</font>

Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit www.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

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Performance Availability Website Address [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">www.fidelity.com</font>

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.</font>

Bar Chart [Heading]

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<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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During the periods shown in the chart:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	35.18%	June 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-24.32%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	0.26%	June 30, 2018

Performance Table Heading

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).</font>

Performance Table Explanation after Tax Higher

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

Performance Table Narrative

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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. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan). 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Management fee

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0.69%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

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none

Other expenses

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0.36%

Total annual operating expenses

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1.05%

1 year

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$ 107

3 years

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334

5 years

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579

10 years

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$ 1,283

2008

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(50.52%)

2009

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35.82%

2010

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14.53%

2011

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(22.24%)

2012

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44.16%

2013

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12.58%

2014

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4.21%

2015

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1.79%

2016

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(1.56%)

2017

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26.69%

Year to Date Return, Label

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Year-to-Date Return

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Jun. 30, 2018

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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0.26%

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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Highest Quarter Return

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Jun. 30, 2009

Highest Quarterly Return

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35.18%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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Lowest Quarter Return

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Dec. 31, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(24.32%)

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return Before Taxes</b></font>

Past 1 year

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26.69%

Past 5 years

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8.29%

Past 10 years

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2.54%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions</b></font>

Past 1 year

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25.56%

Past 5 years

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6.84%

Past 10 years

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1.27%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity International Real Estate Fund

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares</b></font>

Past 1 year

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15.64%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

5.93%

Past 10 years

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1.44%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | MSCI EAFE Index(reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)

Risk/Return:

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Past 1 year

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25.29%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

8.07%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

2.10%

07.31 Fidelity International Real Estate Fund Retail PRO-05 | Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | FTSE® EPRA℠/NAREIT® Developed ex North America Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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Past 1 year

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21.02%

Past 5 years

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5.87%

Past 10 years

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1.96%

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07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio

<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund:<br/>Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio</p>

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

The fund seeks above-average income and long-term capital growth, consistent with reasonable investment risk. The fund seeks to provide a yield that exceeds the composite yield of the S&P 500^® Index.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px"></p>

Shareholder Fees {- Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio}	07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio USD ($)
(fees paid directly from your investment)	none

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

Annual Operating Expenses {- Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio}	07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default
Management fee	0.54%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees	none
Other expenses	0.22%
Total annual operating expenses	0.76%

This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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:

<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

Expense Example {- Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio}	07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default USD ($)
1 year	$ 78
3 years	243
5 years	422
10 years	$ 942

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Investing in domestic and foreign issuers.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Act of 1940, which means that it has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit www.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

During the periods shown in the chart:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	41.03%	September 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-37.43%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	1.75%	June 30, 2018

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

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. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

Average Annual Total Returns{- Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio} - 07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 - Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio	Past 1 year	Past 5 years	Past 10 years
Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default | Return Before Taxes	4.27%	9.48%	7.92%
Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default | After Taxes on Distributions	2.95%	8.12%	6.90%
Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales	2.85%	7.02%	5.98%
S&P 500® Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)	21.83%	15.79%	8.50%
Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Securities Index℠(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)	3.76%	9.08%	6.98%

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FIDELITY SELECT PORTFOLIOS

Prospectus Date

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Sep. 29, 2018

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio

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<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund:<br/>Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio</p>

Objective [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

Objective, Primary [Text Block]

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The fund seeks above-average income and long-term capital growth, consistent with reasonable investment risk. The fund seeks to provide a yield that exceeds the composite yield of the S&P 500^® Index.

Expense [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]

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<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px"></p>

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none

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

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<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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20.00%

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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:

Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]

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<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

Strategy [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Investing in domestic and foreign issuers.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text]

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Risk [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Act of 1940, which means that it has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">You could lose money by investing in the fund.</font>

Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]

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Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">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.</font>

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The following information is intended to help you understand the risks of investing in the fund. The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time. The indexes have characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. Index descriptions appear in the "Additional Index Information" section of the prospectus. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.

Visit www.fidelity.com for more recent performance information.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The information illustrates the changes in the performance of the fund's shares from year to year and compares the performance of the fund's shares to the performance of a securities market index and an additional index over various periods of time.</font>

Performance Availability Website Address [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">www.fidelity.com</font>

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Past performance (before and after taxes) is not an indication of future performance.</font>

Bar Chart [Heading]

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<p style="font:bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Year-by-Year Returns</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Calendar Years</p>

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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During the periods shown in the chart:	Returns	Quarter ended
Highest Quarter Return	41.03%	September 30, 2009
Lowest Quarter Return	-37.43%	December 31, 2008
Year-to-Date Return	1.75%	June 30, 2018

Performance Table Heading

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<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Average Annual Returns</b></font>

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">The after-tax returns shown are not relevant if you hold your shares in a retirement account or in another tax-deferred arrangement, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).</font>

Performance Table Narrative

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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. 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, such as an employee benefit plan (profit sharing, 401(k), or 403(b) plan).

For the periods ended December 31, 2017

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Management fee

rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets

0.54%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

none

Other expenses

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.22%

Total annual operating expenses

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

0.76%

1 year

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$ 78

3 years

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243

5 years

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422

10 years

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$ 942

2008

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(38.21%)

2009

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32.89%

2010

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29.85%

2011

rr_AnnualReturn2011

8.29%

2012

rr_AnnualReturn2012

18.02%

2013

rr_AnnualReturn2013

1.53%

2014

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30.13%

2015

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5.95%

2016

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7.77%

2017

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4.27%

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Year-to-Date Return

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Jun. 30, 2018

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1.75%

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Highest Quarter Return

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Sep. 30, 2009

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41.03%

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Lowest Quarter Return

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Dec. 31, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(37.43%)

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | Return Before Taxes | Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Label

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4.27%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

9.48%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

7.92%

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | After Taxes on Distributions | Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default

Risk/Return:

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Column

rr_AverageAnnualReturnColumnName

Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions</b></font>

Past 1 year

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2.95%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

8.12%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

6.90%

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales | Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio-Default

Risk/Return:

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Column

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Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Label

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" ><b>Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares</b></font>

Past 1 year

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2.85%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

7.02%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

5.98%

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | S&P 500® Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

21.83%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.79%

Past 10 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10

8.50%

07.31 Fidelity Real Estate Investment Portfolio PRO-05 | Fidelity® Real Estate Investment Portfolio | Dow Jones U.S. Select Real Estate Securities Index℠(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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Past 1 year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

3.76%

Past 5 years

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

9.08%

Past 10 years

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6.98%

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07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 | Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund

<p style="font: bold 20pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund Summary</p><p style="font: bold 12pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fund:<br/>Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund</p>

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Investment Objective</font>

The fund seeks above-average income and long-term capital growth, consistent with reasonable investment risk.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fee Table</b></font>

The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Shareholder fees</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px"></p>

Shareholder Fees {- Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund USD ($)
(fees paid directly from your investment)	none

<p style="font: bold 11pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px;">Annual Operating Expenses</p><p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">(expenses that you pay each year as a % of the value of your investment)</p>

Annual Operating Expenses {- Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund-Default
Management fee	none
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees	none
Other expenses	0.01%
Total annual operating expenses	0.01%	[1]

This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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. This example does not include any fees paid at the fee-based account or plan level. 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:

<p style="font: bold 9pt Arial, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px">Sell All Shares</p>

Expense Example {- Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund}	07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund-Default USD ($)
1 year	$ 1
3 years	3
5 years	6
10 years	$ 13

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portfolio Turnover</b></font>

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 91% of the average value of its portfolio.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Strategies</b></font>

• Normally investing primarily in common stocks.

• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

• Investing in domestic and foreign issuers.

• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Principal Investment Risks</b></font>

• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that it has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

<font style="font: bold 16pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance</b></font>

Performance history will be available for the fund after the fund has been in operation for one calendar year.

[1] The fund is available only to certain fee-based accounts offered by Fidelity. Managed account clients, retirement plans, plan sponsors and/or plan participants pay a wrap fee that covers investment advisory and administrative services.

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07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 | Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund

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The fund seeks above-average income and long-term capital growth, consistent with reasonable investment risk.

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that may be incurred when you buy and hold shares of the fund.

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The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 91% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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91.00%

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This example helps compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds.

Let's say, hypothetically, that the annual return for shares of the fund is 5% and that your shareholder fees and the annual operating expenses for shares of the 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. This example does not include any fees paid at the fee-based account or plan level. 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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• Normally investing at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry and other real estate related investments.

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• Using fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

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• Stock Market Volatility. Stock markets are volatile and can decline significantly in response to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Different parts of the market, including different market sectors, and different types of securities can react differently to these developments.

• Foreign Exposure. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments and can perform differently from the U.S. market.

• Real Estate Industry Concentration. Changes in real estate values or economic downturns can have a significant negative effect on issuers in the real estate industry. The value of securities of issuers in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, tax and regulatory requirements, and the management skill and creditworthiness of the issuer.

• Issuer-Specific Changes. The value of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than, and can perform differently from, the market as a whole.

In addition, the fund is classified as non-diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that it has the ability to invest a greater portion of assets in securities of a smaller number 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. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

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<font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="3">Performance history will be available for the fund after the fund has been in operation for one calendar year.</font>

07.31 Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund PRO-05 | Fidelity Flex℠ Real Estate Fund | Fidelity Flex Real Estate Fund-Default

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Management fee

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none

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none

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0.01%

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0.01%

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$ 1

3 years

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3

5 years

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6

10 years

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$ 13

[1] The fund is available only to certain fee-based accounts offered by Fidelity. Managed account clients, retirement plans, plan sponsors and/or plan participants pay a wrap fee that covers investment advisory and administrative services.

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