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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-3785

Fidelity Advisor Series I
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

245 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip code)

Scott C. Goebel, Secretary

245 Summer St.

Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-563-7000

Date of fiscal year end:

December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

December 31, 2013

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)
Fidelity Advisor®

Mid Cap II

Fund - Class A, Class T,
Class B and Class C

Annual Report

December 31, 2013

(Fidelity Cover Art)


Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets, as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The $10,000 table and the fund's returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow. Returns reflect the conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares after a maximum of seven years.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2013

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Life of
fund
A

Class A (incl. 5.75% sales charge)

27.65%

17.98%

10.79%

Class T (incl. 3.50% sales charge)

30.50%

18.28%

10.84%

Class B (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) B

29.42%

18.26%

10.86%

Class C (incl. contingent deferred sales charge) C

33.47%

18.52%

10.68%

A From August 12, 2004.

B Class B shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and life of fund total return figures are 5%, 2%, and 0%, respectively.

C Class C shares' contingent deferred sales charges included in the past one year, past five years, and life of fund total return figures are 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

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$10,000 Over Life of Fund

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund - Class A on August 12, 2004, when the fund started, and the current 5.75% sales charge was paid. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P MidCap 400® Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: With the current bull run nearing the five-year mark, equity markets ripped through records during the 12 months ending December 31, 2013. Gains were fueled by generally improving economic data and accommodative monetary policies worldwide. The broad S&P 500® Index hit successive highs in its 32.39% climb for the period and, for the first time since 1995, scored a "perfect 10," with all 10 economic sectors up at least 10% for the year. Meanwhile, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM closed 2013 at a record 16,577 points - for a one-year gain of 29.65% - and the Nasdaq Composite Index®, up 40.12% amid a resurgence in growth-oriented stocks, closed above 4,000 for the first time since 2000. Shedding anxiety over the 2012 U.S. presidential election and the federal debt-ceiling debate, markets kicked off the year on a positive note, rising through late May. News that the U.S. Federal Reserve was considering an end to its stimulative bond buying kept stocks in flux over the summer, but by September the Fed had set aside any imminent tapering (only to revisit the topic in December). Despite jitters over a potential U.S. military strike in Syria and a budget impasse that briefly shuttered the federal government, volatility was subdued heading into the holidays, with investor optimism pushing many markets to all-time highs by year-end.

Comments from Thomas Allen, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund: For the year, the fund's Class A, Class T, Class B and Class C shares returned 35.43%, 35.23%, 34.42% and 34.47%, respectively (excluding sales charges), ahead of the 33.50% gain of the S&P MidCap 400® Index. Versus the index, relatively light exposure to a number of lagging real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a small position in real estate portfolio manager Altisource Asset Management contributed. My picks in software & services were another positive, especially top contributor FleetCor Technologies, a provider of fuel cards for commercial customers. I considerably reduced this position. Not holding two weak-performing benchmark components, data centers Rackspace Hosting and Equinix, further aided relative performance. Conversely, stock selection in materials and energy hampered performance versus the index. In materials, the fund's holdings in Canadian gold miners were hurt by a sharp decline in gold's price, and I trimmed or eliminated many of them. Weakness in the Canadian dollar also curbed the fund's performance. With that said, Vertex Pharmaceuticals was the fund's largest relative detractor, and energy engineering and construction holding McDermott International detracted as well. Both positions were sold. Some stocks I've mentioned in this report were not in the index.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The actual expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and for the period (August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The hypothetical expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the one-half year period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Annualized Expense RatioB

Beginning
Account Value

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2013

Expenses Paid
During Period 

Class A

1.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,212.10

$ 6.08C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.71

$ 5.55D

Class T

1.31%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,211.40

$ 7.30C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.60

$ 6.67D

Class B

1.90%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,207.40

$ 10.57C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.63

$ 9.65D

Class C

1.84%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,208.10

$ 10.24C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.93

$ 9.35D

Institutional Class

.88%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,213.80

$ 4.91C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.77

$ 4.48D

Class Z

.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,113.50

$ 2.65C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.93

$ 3.31D

A 5% return per year before expenses

B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.

C Actual expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio; multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and multiplied by 141/365 (to reflect the period August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

D Hypothetical expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1.7

1.5

Kroger Co.

1.3

1.4

Boston Scientific Corp.

1.1

0.8

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

1.1

0.9

Johnson Controls, Inc.

1.1

0.7

Fiserv, Inc.

1.1

1.1

The Blackstone Group LP

1.1

0.6

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

1.0

0.8

TE Connectivity Ltd.

1.0

0.9

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

1.0

0.2

 

11.5

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

21.0

22.8

Consumer Discretionary

20.4

20.8

Industrials

16.3

16.3

Financials

15.3

15.0

Health Care

11.8

8.8

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2013*

As of June 30, 2013**

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Stocks 99.5%

 

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Stocks 98.3%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 0.5%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 1.7%

 

* Foreign investments

17.1%

 

** Foreign investments

16.4%

 

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Investments December 31, 2013

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 99.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 20.4%

Auto Components - 4.1%

BorgWarner, Inc.

71,940

$ 4,022,165

Delphi Automotive PLC

311,230

18,714,260

Gentex Corp.

392,563

12,950,653

Johnson Controls, Inc.

670,340

34,388,442

New Focus Auto Tech Holdings Ltd. (a)

1,071,910

81,558

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

211,345

7,777,496

Tenneco, Inc. (a)

528,308

29,886,384

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

448,413

10,694,650

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (a)

79,108

5,884,844

Visteon Corp. (a)

84,716

6,937,393

 

131,337,845

Automobiles - 0.8%

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

357,294

24,739,037

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (a)

51,250

1,406,813

 

26,145,850

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.7%

American Public Education, Inc. (a)

294,846

12,816,956

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

372,921

16,259,356

H&R Block, Inc.

394,720

11,462,669

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR

470,050

14,806,575

 

55,345,556

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.1%

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (a)

34,206

1,316,931

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (a)

538,253

12,923,455

Brinker International, Inc.

301,448

13,969,100

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

20,291

1,060,002

Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

500

21,820

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. (a)

26,477

544,632

Papa John's International, Inc.

183,126

8,313,920

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.

675,267

9,595,544

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Class A

331,296

9,210,029

The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

198,958

9,603,703

 

66,559,136

Household Durables - 2.6%

Harman International Industries, Inc.

333,151

27,268,409

Haseko Corp. (a)

581,800

4,432,719

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

292,856

5,886,358

Jarden Corp. (a)

323,547

19,849,608

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Household Durables - continued

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

54,384

$ 8,097,778

Whirlpool Corp.

121,064

18,990,099

 

84,524,971

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.1%

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

39,700

3,288,351

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.5%

Polaris Industries, Inc.

102,517

14,930,576

Media - 2.4%

AMC Networks, Inc. Class A (a)

11,322

771,141

CBS Corp. Class B

308,734

19,678,705

Comcast Corp. Class A

24,584

1,277,508

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

960,248

16,996,390

Naspers Ltd. Class N

25,500

2,664,276

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Class A

53,435

2,977,933

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Class A

54,369

1,942,604

Time Warner, Inc.

452,719

31,563,569

 

77,872,126

Multiline Retail - 0.7%

Dollar General Corp. (a)

335,465

20,235,249

Specialty Retail - 3.9%

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

54,176

2,911,418

CST Brands, Inc.

708,051

25,999,633

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

53,295

3,096,440

Foot Locker, Inc.

625,233

25,909,656

GNC Holdings, Inc.

139,975

8,181,539

Guess?, Inc.

121,912

3,787,806

Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

100,244

6,958,938

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

54,000

2,244,240

Office Depot, Inc. (a)

406,951

2,152,771

PetSmart, Inc.

189,314

13,772,594

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

128,743

4,292,292

Ross Stores, Inc.

13,239

991,998

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

215,822

16,985,191

TJX Companies, Inc.

132,520

8,445,500

 

125,730,016

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.5%

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (a)

399,765

29,498,659

Page Industries Ltd.

8,386

701,446

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - continued

VF Corp.

186,424

$ 11,621,672

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

204,158

6,933,206

 

48,754,983

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

654,724,659

CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.8%

Beverages - 0.3%

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

199,698

9,729,287

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.7%

CVS Caremark Corp.

198,715

14,222,033

Kroger Co.

1,050,948

41,543,974

 

55,766,007

Food Products - 2.8%

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1,239,744

53,804,885

Britannia Industries Ltd.

82,351

1,225,943

Bunge Ltd.

327,012

26,850,955

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (d)

91,899

6,945,726

SunOpta, Inc. (a)

182,700

1,828,827

 

90,656,336

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

156,151,630

ENERGY - 5.3%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.9%

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)

36,000

3,957,480

Ensco PLC Class A

214,038

12,238,693

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

245,139

19,495,905

Noble Corp.

394,861

14,795,442

Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. (United States) (a)

121,543

2,339,703

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

33,126

3,369,577

TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a)

522,252

6,455,035

 

62,651,835

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.4%

Apache Corp.

47,368

4,070,806

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (a)

160,378

6,971,632

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

207,700

7,027,289

Cimarex Energy Co.

141,647

14,860,187

Continental Resources, Inc. (a)

114,020

12,829,530

Devon Energy Corp.

58,703

3,631,955

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

ENERGY - continued

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - continued

Emerald Oil, Inc. warrants 2/4/16 (a)

56,881

$ 1

Energen Corp.

229,265

16,220,499

Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd.

414,102

11,205,600

Marathon Oil Corp.

155,252

5,480,396

Peabody Energy Corp.

319,506

6,239,952

Suncor Energy, Inc.

214,200

7,509,351

Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)

199,997

12,373,814

 

108,421,012

TOTAL ENERGY

171,072,847

FINANCIALS - 15.1%

Capital Markets - 5.0%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

226,287

26,034,319

BlackRock, Inc. Class A

84,190

26,643,609

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

164,700

3,234,708

Invesco Ltd.

576,793

20,995,265

Lazard Ltd. Class A

94,468

4,281,290

Marusan Securities Co. Ltd.

515,500

4,815,048

Monex Group, Inc.

879,000

3,946,575

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

78,224

4,082,511

SEI Investments Co.

491,281

17,062,189

The Blackstone Group LP

1,057,200

33,301,800

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (a)

32,086

6,418,804

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A

146,297

9,526,861

 

160,342,979

Commercial Banks - 3.1%

City National Corp.

74,352

5,890,165

Comerica, Inc.

83,040

3,947,722

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

128,466

5,769,408

East West Bancorp, Inc.

188,535

6,593,069

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

896,767

9,523,666

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

2,344,657

22,625,940

Lakeland Financial Corp.

234,291

9,137,349

M&T Bank Corp.

2,718

316,430

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

282,393

8,169,629

Shinsei Bank Ltd. (f)

1,486,000

3,637,586

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

418,215

15,394,494

Synovus Financial Corp.

2,014,679

7,252,844

 

98,258,302

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Consumer Finance - 1.4%

American Express Co.

135,615

$ 12,304,349

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

150,000

3,954,298

Discover Financial Services

72,528

4,057,942

Hitachi Capital Corp.

57,400

1,674,309

SLM Corp.

856,090

22,498,045

 

44,488,943

Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%

CRISIL Ltd.

29,849

579,628

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

34,043

828,607

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

282,286

22,074,765

ORIX Corp.

747,400

13,133,215

The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.

373,878

14,880,344

 

51,496,559

Insurance - 2.3%

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd.

98,563

11,118,892

Everest Re Group Ltd.

38,100

5,938,647

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

122,001

7,284,680

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

373,254

18,050,563

Old Republic International Corp.

494,260

8,535,870

Protective Life Corp.

280,239

14,196,908

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

133,691

10,349,020

 

75,474,580

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.7%

Altisource Asset Management Corp. (a)

13,003

12,092,790

Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA

133,438

21,167,270

Altisource Residential Corp. Class B

231,661

6,975,313

CBRE Group, Inc. (a)

150,660

3,962,358

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

98,690

10,104,869

 

54,302,600

TOTAL FINANCIALS

484,363,963

HEALTH CARE - 11.8%

Biotechnology - 1.6%

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

32,992

2,341,112

Amgen, Inc.

112,792

12,876,335

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

17,400

4,867,650

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Biotechnology - continued

Celgene Corp. (a)

38,535

$ 6,510,874

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

230,300

26,042,324

 

52,638,295

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4%

Alere, Inc. (a)

61,738

2,234,916

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

3,052,549

36,691,639

C.R. Bard, Inc.

82,697

11,076,436

Greatbatch, Inc. (a)

72,023

3,186,298

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

200,391

8,284,164

Stryker Corp.

107,092

8,046,893

Trinity Biotech PLC sponsored ADR

284,730

7,158,112

 

76,678,458

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.0%

Aetna, Inc.

69,902

4,794,578

Centene Corp. (a)

97,026

5,719,683

Corvel Corp. (a)

12,901

602,477

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (a)

5,363

339,853

HCA Holdings, Inc.

491,155

23,433,005

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

7,354

671,935

McKesson Corp.

66,083

10,665,796

MEDNAX, Inc. (a)

125,750

6,712,535

Omnicare, Inc.

175,580

10,598,009

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

164,081

13,333,222

VCA Antech, Inc. (a)

599,854

18,811,421

 

95,682,514

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.6%

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

176,330

19,634,346

Pharmaceuticals - 4.2%

AbbVie, Inc.

131,693

6,954,707

Actavis PLC (a)

160,794

27,013,392

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

1

7

Hospira, Inc. (a)

34,800

1,436,544

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a)

253,332

32,061,698

Mallinckrodt PLC (a)

117,421

6,136,421

Mylan, Inc. (a)

388,045

16,841,153

Perrigo Co. PLC

15,200

2,332,592

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (a)

177,890

$ 15,999,427

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

213,705

25,071,233

 

133,847,174

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

378,480,787

INDUSTRIALS - 16.3%

Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%

BE Aerospace, Inc. (a)

190,582

16,586,351

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

126,459

12,893,760

Exelis, Inc.

117,594

2,241,342

Hexcel Corp. (a)

221,387

9,893,785

Moog, Inc. Class A (a)

82,291

5,590,851

Textron, Inc.

401,243

14,749,693

 

61,955,782

Airlines - 2.5%

Copa Holdings SA Class A

105,362

16,869,510

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

888,608

24,410,062

Southwest Airlines Co.

755,811

14,239,479

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a)

518,345

23,538,046

 

79,057,097

Building Products - 0.4%

A.O. Smith Corp.

184,841

9,970,324

Allegion PLC (a)

80,386

3,552,257

 

13,522,581

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.9%

G&K Services, Inc. Class A

111,165

6,917,798

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

129,900

3,838,545

Performant Financial Corp. (a)

93,354

961,546

Republic Services, Inc.

310,952

10,323,606

UniFirst Corp.

21,548

2,305,636

West Corp.

117,275

3,015,140

 

27,362,271

Construction & Engineering - 1.8%

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a)

119,292

3,315,125

Fluor Corp.

245,014

19,672,174

Granite Construction, Inc.

700

24,486

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)

344,416

21,694,764

Primoris Services Corp.

42,440

1,321,157

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Construction & Engineering - continued

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

127,951

$ 4,038,134

URS Corp.

163,587

8,668,475

 

58,734,315

Electrical Equipment - 1.0%

AMETEK, Inc.

39,664

2,089,103

Babcock & Wilcox Co.

31,773

1,086,319

EnerSys

110,345

7,734,081

Generac Holdings, Inc.

360,428

20,414,642

 

31,324,145

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.0%

Max India Ltd.

68,471

239,327

Machinery - 3.6%

Crane Co.

95,764

6,440,129

Cummins, Inc.

94,119

13,267,955

Harsco Corp.

244,090

6,841,843

IDEX Corp.

38,754

2,861,983

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

75,090

6,313,567

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

465,472

28,673,075

ITT Corp.

48,120

2,089,370

Pentair Ltd.

54,590

4,240,005

Snap-On, Inc.

173,022

18,949,369

SPX Corp.

108,374

10,795,134

TriMas Corp. (a)

41,082

1,638,761

Wabtec Corp.

124,140

9,219,878

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A

18,877

1,167,920

Woodward, Inc.

92,639

4,225,265

 

116,724,254

Professional Services - 3.0%

Corporate Executive Board Co.

58,119

4,500,154

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

252,880

31,041,020

Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a)

36,414

2,283,886

Insperity, Inc.

24,739

893,820

Kelly Services, Inc. Class A (non-vtg.)

142,313

3,549,286

Manpower, Inc.

348,575

29,928,650

Randstad Holding NV

35,330

2,291,654

Resources Connection, Inc.

28,400

406,972

Towers Watson & Co.

133,410

17,024,450

TrueBlue, Inc. (a)

199,146

5,133,984

 

97,053,876

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Road & Rail - 0.9%

Con-way, Inc.

355,186

$ 14,104,436

Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc. (a)

42,454

2,250,911

Ryder System, Inc.

173,384

12,792,272

 

29,147,619

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%

Air Lease Corp. Class A

120,966

3,759,623

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

74,825

5,832,609

 

9,592,232

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

524,713,499

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 21.0%

Communications Equipment - 0.9%

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (a)

1,666,096

14,778,272

F5 Networks, Inc. (a)

45,071

4,095,151

Juniper Networks, Inc. (a)

319,099

7,202,064

Plantronics, Inc.

37,195

1,727,708

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

3,300

151,668

 

27,954,863

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

EMC Corp.

676,163

17,005,499

Electronic Equipment & Components - 2.9%

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

464,223

25,184,098

Avnet, Inc.

199,757

8,811,281

CDW Corp.

458,124

10,701,777

Flextronics International Ltd. (a)

1,321,451

10,267,674

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

131,468

2,292,802

TE Connectivity Ltd.

588,240

32,417,906

Tech Data Corp. (a)

47,278

2,439,545

 

92,115,083

Internet Software & Services - 0.9%

Mail.Ru Group Ltd. GDR (Reg. S)

139,300

6,212,780

Stamps.com, Inc. (a)

112,591

4,740,081

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

48,200

3,074,387

Web.com Group, Inc. (a)

134,478

4,275,056

Yahoo!, Inc. (a)

306,153

12,380,827

 

30,683,131

IT Services - 9.1%

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)(d)

136,428

35,871,014

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

IT Services - continued

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

152,880

$ 6,041,818

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

39,800

4,019,004

Computer Sciences Corp.

127,058

7,100,001

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

657,505

31,461,614

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

617,516

33,148,259

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

573,884

33,887,850

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

209,864

24,589,765

Genpact Ltd. (a)

77,143

1,417,117

Global Payments, Inc.

386,871

25,142,746

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

282,162

14,062,954

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

15,459

915,327

Sapient Corp. (a)

1,291,327

22,417,437

Teletech Holdings, Inc. (a)

418,126

10,009,936

Total System Services, Inc.

829,447

27,603,996

Vantiv, Inc. (a)

193,698

6,316,492

Visa, Inc. Class A

35,149

7,826,979

 

291,832,309

Office Electronics - 0.2%

Xerox Corp.

686,588

8,355,776

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.2%

Avago Technologies Ltd.

187,571

9,920,630

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I Ltd. (a)(d)

169,003

2,712,498

Intersil Corp. Class A

331,000

3,796,570

Lam Research Corp. (a)

287,163

15,636,025

Microchip Technology, Inc. (d)

195,527

8,749,833

NVIDIA Corp.

787,543

12,616,439

NXP Semiconductors NV (a)

656,228

30,140,552

PDF Solutions, Inc. (a)

451,117

11,557,618

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (a)

117,678

756,670

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

1,469,366

7,581,929

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a)

1,111,923

31,756,521

 

135,225,285

Software - 2.3%

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

456,940

8,147,240

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

862,110

19,776,803

Intuit, Inc.

213,306

16,279,514

Mentor Graphics Corp.

646,294

15,556,297

MICROS Systems, Inc. (a)

68,940

3,955,088

Parametric Technology Corp. (a)

141,694

5,014,551

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (a)

59,731

2,643,694

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - continued

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

10,740

$ 186,554

Verint Systems, Inc. (a)

52,999

2,275,777

 

73,835,518

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

677,007,464

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 2.5%

Albemarle Corp.

233,842

14,823,244

Ashland, Inc.

155,167

15,057,406

Cytec Industries, Inc.

117,482

10,944,623

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

159,920

12,838,378

Methanex Corp.

131,000

7,747,159

Olin Corp. (d)

146,570

4,228,545

PolyOne Corp.

267,383

9,451,989

W.R. Grace & Co. (a)

41,498

4,102,907

 

79,194,251

Containers & Packaging - 0.5%

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (a)

64,136

1,525,795

Packaging Corp. of America

239,671

15,166,381

 

16,692,176

Metals & Mining - 0.6%

Commercial Metals Co.

89,689

1,823,377

Goldcorp, Inc.

94,500

2,049,687

Kinross Gold Corp.

184,000

805,460

New Gold, Inc. (a)

829,500

4,341,746

Osisko Mining Corp. (a)

1,632,600

7,238,923

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

247,894

4,843,849

 

21,103,042

Paper & Forest Products - 0.8%

Boise Cascade Co.

785,921

23,168,951

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

77,861

2,152,078

 

25,321,029

TOTAL MATERIALS

142,310,498

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.1%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

75,472

1,945,668

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 0.1%

Electric Utilities - 0.1%

ITC Holdings Corp.

23,772

$ 2,277,833

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,416,989,528)


3,193,048,848

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2%

 

 

 

 

FINANCIALS - 0.2%

Consumer Finance - 0.1%

Ally Financial, Inc. 7.00% (e)

2,423

2,313,965

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

GMAC Capital Trust I Series 2, 8.125%

140,930

3,768,468

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $4,669,047)


6,082,433

Money Market Funds - 1.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

17,508,209

17,508,209

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)(c)

39,476,764

39,476,764

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $56,984,973)


56,984,973

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.2%

(Cost $2,478,643,548)

3,256,116,254

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.2)%

(39,930,915)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 3,216,185,339

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $2,313,965 or 0.1% of net assets.

(f) Security or a portion of the security sold on a delayed delivery basis.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 81,494

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

242,848

Total

$ 324,342

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2013, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 654,724,659

$ 644,405,582

$ 10,319,077

$ -

Consumer Staples

156,151,630

156,151,630

-

-

Energy

171,072,847

171,072,846

1

-

Financials

490,446,396

456,971,400

33,474,996

-

Health Care

378,480,787

378,480,787

-

-

Industrials

524,713,499

524,713,499

-

-

Information Technology

677,007,464

677,007,464

-

-

Materials

142,310,498

142,310,498

-

-

Telecommunication Services

1,945,668

1,945,668

-

-

Utilities

2,277,833

2,277,833

-

-

Money Market Funds

56,984,973

56,984,973

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,256,116,254

$ 3,212,322,180

$ 43,794,074

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows (Unaudited):

United States of America

82.9%

Ireland

3.3%

Bermuda

2.9%

Canada

2.0%

Switzerland

1.4%

Netherlands

1.4%

Japan

1.3%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

4.8%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $38,968,229) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,421,658,575)

$ 3,199,131,281

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $56,984,973)

56,984,973

 

Total Investments (cost $2,478,643,548)

 

$ 3,256,116,254

Receivable for investments sold
Regular delivery

 

12,190,525

Delayed delivery

 

667,900

Receivable for fund shares sold

3,800,217

Dividends receivable

1,664,589

Interest receivable

2,217

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,718

Prepaid expenses

6,729

Other receivables

192,408

Total assets

3,274,653,557

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable to custodian bank

$ 145,349

Payable for investments purchased

5,877,075

Payable for fund shares redeemed

10,055,405

Accrued management fee

1,444,264

Distribution and service plan fees payable

683,394

Other affiliated payables

714,420

Other payables and accrued expenses

71,547

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

39,476,764

Total liabilities

58,468,218

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 2,397,576,482

Accumulated net investment loss

(38,431)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

41,174,415

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

777,472,873

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($1,079,380,484 ÷ 51,936,808 shares)

$ 20.78

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $20.78)

$ 22.05

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($461,204,941 ÷ 22,477,922 shares)

$ 20.52

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $20.52)

$ 21.26

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($35,769,736 ÷ 1,822,206 shares)A

$ 19.63

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($301,398,155 ÷ 15,372,745 shares)A

$ 19.61

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,326,259,791 ÷ 62,688,010 shares)

$ 21.16

 

 

 

Class Z:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($12,172,232 ÷ 576,492 shares)

$ 21.11

A Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Statement of Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 33,010,678

Interest

 

2,476

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

324,342

Total income

 

33,337,496

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 15,984,348

Transfer agent fees

7,547,784

Distribution and service plan fees

7,644,995

Accounting and security lending fees

859,733

Custodian fees and expenses

146,793

Independent trustees' compensation

15,005

Registration fees

167,866

Audit

104,497

Legal

8,160

Interest

916

Miscellaneous

26,257

Total expenses before reductions

32,506,354

Expense reductions

(289,210)

32,217,144

Net investment income (loss)

1,120,352

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

438,698,617

Foreign currency transactions

(46,366)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

438,652,251

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

436,422,442

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(2,767)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

436,419,675

Net gain (loss)

875,071,926

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 876,192,278

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
December 31, 2013

Year ended
December 31, 2012

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 1,120,352

$ 10,906,709

Net realized gain (loss)

438,652,251

233,160,212

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

436,419,675

142,230,013

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

876,192,278

386,296,934

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(1,289,944)

(1,913,985)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(369,932,739)

(125,035,080)

Total distributions

(371,222,683)

(126,949,065)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

148,580,983

(729,148,287)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

653,550,578

(469,800,418)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,562,634,761

3,032,435,179

End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $38,431 and accumulated net investment loss of $30,626, respectively)

$ 3,216,185,339

$ 2,562,634,761

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

$ 10.30

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .01

  .07

  (.05)

  (.02)

  - H

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.99

  2.22

  (1.83)

  3.78

  3.93

Total from investment operations

  6.00

  2.29

  (1.88)

  3.76

  3.93

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.65)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.06)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.78

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

Total Return A,B

  35.43%

  14.41%

  (10.50)%

  26.56%

  38.17%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.09%

  1.13%

  1.15%

  1.15%

  1.17%

Net investment income (loss)

  .06%

  .38%

  (.27)%

  (.13)%

  -% F

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,079,380

$ 929,707

$ 1,323,551

$ 1,525,295

$ 790,594

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount represents less than .01%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

H Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

$ 10.26

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.03)

  .03

  (.08)

  (.05)

  (.03)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.92

  2.20

  (1.83)

  3.76

  3.91

Total from investment operations

  5.89

  2.23

  (1.91)

  3.71

  3.88

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.60)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.03)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.52

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

Total Return A,B

  35.23%

  14.16%

  (10.74)%

  26.31%

  37.82%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.31%

  1.33%

  1.34%

  1.37%

  1.41%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.16)%

  .18%

  (.46)%

  (.34)%

  (.23)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 461,205

$ 388,598

$ 420,604

$ 523,899

$ 416,952

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.14)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.12

  (1.77)

  3.66

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.53

  2.06

  (1.94)

  3.53

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.45)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.63

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.42%

  13.52%

  (11.21)%

  25.58%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.89%

  1.88%

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.95%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.74)%

  (.38)%

  (1.02)%

  (.88)%

  (.78)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 35,770

$ 43,996

$ 57,534

$ 83,330

$ 73,184

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.13)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.13

  (1.76)

  3.67

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.54

  2.07

  (1.93)

  3.54

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.51)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.61

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.47%

  13.57%

  (11.14)%

  25.65%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.84%

  1.86%

  1.86%

  1.88%

  1.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.69)%

  (.35)%

  (.98)%

  (.85)%

  (.76)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 301,398

$ 233,542

$ 258,215

$ 299,688

$ 217,164

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

$ 10.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .06

  .11

  - F

  .02

  .03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  6.09

  2.26

  (1.87)

  3.82

  3.98

Total from investment operations

  6.15

  2.37

  (1.87)

  3.84

  4.01

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

  (.04)

  -

  -

  -

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.67)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Total distributions

  (2.69)

  (.92)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.16

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

Total Return A

  35.81%

  14.67%

  (10.32)%

  26.86%

  38.55%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C,E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .88%

  .88%

  .89%

  .90%

  .94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .28%

  .63%

  (.02)%

  .13%

  .23%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,326,260

$ 966,792

$ 972,531

$ 950,940

$ 535,875

Portfolio turnover rate D

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

C Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

D Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

F Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class Z

Year ended December 31,

2013 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 21.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.26

Total from investment operations

  2.30

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.44)

Total distributions

  (2.52)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.11

Total Return B,C

  11.35%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .65% A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .65% A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .64% A

Net investment income (loss)

  .52% A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 12,172

Portfolio turnover rate F

  134%

A Annualized

B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

G For the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2013

1. Organization.

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on August 13, 2013. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Institutional Class and Class Z shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .01%.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of

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the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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Investment Valuation - continued

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2013, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Subsequent to ex-dividend date the Fund determines the components of these distributions, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2013, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), market discount, partnerships, equity-debt classifications and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 788,189,175

Gross unrealized depreciation

(17,596,725)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 770,592,450

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,485,523,804

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 10,982,094

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 42,178,979

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 770,592,617

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire.

Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (5,106,402)

The Fund acquired $5,106,402 of capital loss carryforward as part of a merger in a prior period. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $1,702,134 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Ordinary Income

$ 43,111,988

$ 1,913,985

Long-term Capital Gains

328,110,695

125,035,080

Total

$ 371,222,683

$ 126,949,065

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The

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price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $3,765,855,255 and $3,999,953,629, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .55% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services.

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Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 2,501,899

$ 47,956

Class T

.25%

.25%

2,104,230

11,570

Class B

.75%

.25%

392,666

295,764

Class C

.75%

.25%

2,646,200

209,806

 

 

 

$ 7,644,995

$ 565,096

Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class T shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.

For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Retained
by FDC

Class A

$ 174,696

Class T

30,237

Class B*

31,536

Class C*

12,612

 

$ 249,081

* When Class B and Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates - continued

Transfer Agent Fees - continued

For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:

 

Amount

% of
Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 2,501,378

.25

Class T

931,890

.22

Class B

118,089

.30

Class C

665,043

.25

Institutional Class

3,330,685

.29

Class Z

699

.05*

 

$ 7,547,784

 

* Annualized

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $9,816 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 11,203,250

.37%

$ 916

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6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $6,097 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $242,848, including $13,119 from securities loaned to FCM.

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8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class operating expenses. During the period, this reimbursement reduced expenses as follows:

 

Reimbursement

 

 

Class A

$ 4,727

Class T

1,992

Class B

171

Class C

1,277

Institutional Class

5,759

 

$ 13,926

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $275,225 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $59.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

From net investment income

 

 

Institutional Class

$ 1,249,112

$ 1,913,985

Class Z

40,832

-

Total

$ 1,289,944

$ 1,913,985

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 125,442,051

$ 45,477,477

Class T

52,991,988

19,107,017

Class B

4,308,484

2,284,191

Class C

34,687,156

11,934,510

Institutional Class

151,259,727

46,231,885

Class Z

1,243,333

-

Total

$ 369,932,739

$ 125,035,080

A Distributions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

2013A

2012

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,210,037

13,667,395

$ 143,776,708

$ 238,850,934

Reinvestment of distributions

6,013,583

2,506,427

118,265,815

42,859,902

Shares redeemed

(14,639,553)

(45,454,317)

(290,306,598)

(789,341,888)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,415,933)

(29,280,495)

$ (28,264,075)

$ (507,631,052)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,421,868

3,527,446

$ 65,713,261

$ 61,068,430

Reinvestment of distributions

2,594,670

1,072,407

50,391,644

18,134,396

Shares redeemed

(6,085,831)

(8,536,501)

(118,808,570)

(147,707,318)

Net increase (decrease)

(69,293)

(3,936,648)

$ (2,703,665)

$ (68,504,492)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

52,062

46,541

$ 993,754

$ 777,999

Reinvestment of distributions

216,922

130,661

4,022,154

2,123,240

Shares redeemed

(1,104,943)

(1,262,788)

(20,537,133)

(21,119,676)

Net increase (decrease)

(835,959)

(1,085,586)

$ (15,521,225)

$ (18,218,437)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,973,338

1,456,138

$ 37,377,384

$ 24,388,070

Reinvestment of distributions

1,679,447

653,779

31,189,689

10,636,987

Shares redeemed

(2,368,494)

(4,803,300)

(44,439,000)

(80,054,915)

Net increase (decrease)

1,284,291

(2,693,383)

$ 24,128,073

$ (45,029,858)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

15,290,294

14,326,778

$ 308,652,024

$ 254,086,166

Reinvestment of distributions

7,025,405

2,506,041

140,724,124

43,613,938

Shares redeemed

(14,242,562)

(22,067,425)

(291,398,892)

(387,464,552)

Net increase (decrease)

8,073,137

(5,234,606)

$ 157,977,256

$ (89,764,448)

Class Z

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

526,962

-

$ 12,000,131

$ -

Reinvestment of distributions

63,857

-

1,284,165

-

Shares redeemed

(14,327)

-

(319,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

576,492

-

$ 12,964,619

$ -

A Share transactions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I, including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund as of December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 18, 2014

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, Ned C. Lautenbach, Ronald P. O'Hanley, and William S. Stavropoulos, each of the Trustees oversees 173 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 396 funds. Mr. Lautenbach, Mr. O'Hanley, and Mr. Stavropoulos each oversees 247 funds.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The officers and Advisory Board Member hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

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In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (1935)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Trustee

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

 

Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. O'Hanley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. He is Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a Member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

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Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (1948)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (1953)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Trustee

Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (1950)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. Selander also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds (2011), and Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (1939)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2002

Trustee

Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).

David M. Thomas (1949)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Member and Officers:

Correspondence intended for each officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board

 

Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer

 

Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

William C. Coffey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary

 

Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Jonathan Davis (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Ms. Dorsey also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Dorsey served as Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Scott C. Goebel (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

 

Mr. Goebel serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Secretary and CLO of other Fidelity funds (2008-2013), Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and certain funds (2007-2008); and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007). Mr. Goebel has been employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate since 2001.

Joseph A. Hanlon (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Mr. Hanlon also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), and Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hanlon served as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2009-2013), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-2013), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2009-2013).

Bruce T. Herring (1965)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Herring also serves as Vice President of other funds. He serves as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Global Asset Allocation (GAA) (2013-present), Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR, and President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present). Previously, Mr. Herring served as Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-2013), Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007), and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Chris Maher (1972)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).

Christine Reynolds (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer

 

Ms. Reynolds also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Kenneth B. Robins (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer

 

Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served in other fund officer roles.

Gary W. Ryan (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Ryan also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments and has served in other fund officer roles. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (1971)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present) and has served in another fund officer role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Sadoski served as an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP (1997-2009).

Stacie M. Smith (1974)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Renee Stagnone (1975)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Stagnone also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Ms. Stagnone is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Zambello also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Capital Gains

Class A

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

Class T

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

Class B

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

Class C

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended December 31, 2013, $336,047,431, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Class A designates 54%; Class T designates 63%; Class B designates 100%; and Class C designates 95%; of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deductions for corporate shareholders.

Class A designates 68%; Class T designates 79%; Class B designates 100%; and Class C designates 100%; of the dividends distributed in December 2013, during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2014 of amounts for use in preparing 2013 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2013 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is a part of the Fidelity family of funds.

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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vi) strengthening Fidelity's index fund offerings by reducing investment minimums and adopting or lowering existing expense caps for certain funds and classes; (vii) enhancing Global Asset Allocation product offerings by launching new funds and strategies, including "open architecture" target date funds that utilize affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares of Advisor funds to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (ix) creating a new low-cost retirement share class for certain Advisor funds to appeal to large retirement plans; (x) transitioning the management of certain Fidelity commodity funds to Geode Capital Management LLC, a registered commodity pool operator, while retaining administrative responsibilities for the funds; (xi) reorganizing a number of funds; and (xii) taking steps toward establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.

The Board took into account discussions with the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board periodically considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index") and a peer group of mutual funds with similar objectives ("peer group"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and the Investment Advisers' explanations for any overperformance or, in the case of the fund, underperformance.

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In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved.  In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods which may include full market cycles, and compared to peer groups, as applicable, over the same periods, taking into account relevant factors including the following:  general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors.

The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative calendar year total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index and peer group for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. Returns are shown compared to the 25th percentile (top of box) and 75th percentile (bottom of box) of the peer universe.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

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The Board has discussed the fund's underperformance with FMR and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate the fund's underperformance.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 11% means that 89% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2012.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class ranked below its competitive median for 2012 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2012. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2013 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although Class T was above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Amendment to Description of Group Fee Rate. At its July 2013 meeting, the Board voted to approve an amendment to the fund's management contract to modify the description of the "group fee rate" effective August 1, 2013. The Board noted that under the prior description in the contract, the group fee rate was based on the average net assets of all registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts. Under the contract's tiered asset breakpoint schedule, the group fee rate is lower as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and higher as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. The Board considered that the prior description would have excluded the assets of 64 Fidelity sector funds from the group fee rate calculation once Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of FMR, assumed management responsibilities for those funds. The Board noted that modifying the description of the group fee rate to continue to include the assets of those 64 funds for purposes of determining group fee rate breakpoints would avoid an immediate adverse impact on the group fee rate for any fund.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (iv) the arrangements with, and performance of, certain sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds, as well as certain proposed participating affiliate arrangements; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, including the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain categories of funds and the definition of group assets; (vii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the performance adjustment methodologies applicable to the Fidelity funds; (viii) additional competitive analysis regarding the total expenses for certain classes; and (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company

Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

Fidelity Management & Research
Company (U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.

FMR Co., Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation

Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Custodian

Citibank, N.A.

New York, NY

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Fidelity Advisor®

Mid Cap II

Fund - Institutional Class

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets,
as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The $10,000 table and the fund's returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2013

 

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Life of
fund
A

Institutional Class

 

35.81%

19.68%

11.78%

A From August 12, 2004.

$10,000 Over Life of Fund

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund - Institutional Class on August 12, 2004, when the fund started. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P MidCap 400® Index performed over the same period.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: With the current bull run nearing the five-year mark, equity markets ripped through records during the 12 months ending December 31, 2013. Gains were fueled by generally improving economic data and accommodative monetary policies worldwide. The broad S&P 500® Index hit successive highs in its 32.39% climb for the period and, for the first time since 1995, scored a "perfect 10," with all 10 economic sectors up at least 10% for the year. Meanwhile, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM closed 2013 at a record 16,577 points - for a one-year gain of 29.65% - and the Nasdaq Composite Index®, up 40.12% amid a resurgence in growth-oriented stocks, closed above 4,000 for the first time since 2000. Shedding anxiety over the 2012 U.S. presidential election and the federal debt-ceiling debate, markets kicked off the year on a positive note, rising through late May. News that the U.S. Federal Reserve was considering an end to its stimulative bond buying kept stocks in flux over the summer, but by September the Fed had set aside any imminent tapering (only to revisit the topic in December). Despite jitters over a potential U.S. military strike in Syria and a budget impasse that briefly shuttered the federal government, volatility was subdued heading into the holidays, with investor optimism pushing many markets to all-time highs by year-end.

Comments from Thomas Allen, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund: For the year, the fund's Institutional Class shares returned 35.81%, ahead of the 33.50% gain of the S&P MidCap 400® Index. Versus the index, relatively light exposure to a number of lagging real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a small position in real estate portfolio manager Altisource Asset Management contributed. My picks in software & services were another positive, especially top contributor FleetCor Technologies, a provider of fuel cards for commercial customers. I considerably reduced this position. Not holding two weak-performing benchmark components, data centers Rackspace Hosting and Equinix, further aided relative performance. Conversely, stock selection in materials and energy hampered performance versus the index. In materials, the fund's holdings in Canadian gold miners were hurt by a sharp decline in gold's price, and I trimmed or eliminated many of them. Weakness in the Canadian dollar also curbed the fund's performance. With that said, Vertex Pharmaceuticals was the fund's largest relative detractor, and energy engineering and construction holding McDermott International detracted as well. Both positions were sold. Some stocks I've mentioned in this report were not in the index.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The actual expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and for the period (August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The hypothetical expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the one-half year period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Shareholder Expense Example - continued

 

Annualized Expense RatioB

Beginning
Account Value

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2013

Expenses Paid
During Period 

Class A

1.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,212.10

$ 6.08C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.71

$ 5.55D

Class T

1.31%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,211.40

$ 7.30C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.60

$ 6.67D

Class B

1.90%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,207.40

$ 10.57C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.63

$ 9.65D

Class C

1.84%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,208.10

$ 10.24C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.93

$ 9.35D

Institutional Class

.88%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,213.80

$ 4.91C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.77

$ 4.48D

Class Z

.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,113.50

$ 2.65C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.93

$ 3.31D

A 5% return per year before expenses

B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.

C Actual expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio; multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and multiplied by 141/365 (to reflect the period August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

D Hypothetical expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

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Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1.7

1.5

Kroger Co.

1.3

1.4

Boston Scientific Corp.

1.1

0.8

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

1.1

0.9

Johnson Controls, Inc.

1.1

0.7

Fiserv, Inc.

1.1

1.1

The Blackstone Group LP

1.1

0.6

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

1.0

0.8

TE Connectivity Ltd.

1.0

0.9

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

1.0

0.2

 

11.5

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

21.0

22.8

Consumer Discretionary

20.4

20.8

Industrials

16.3

16.3

Financials

15.3

15.0

Health Care

11.8

8.8

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2013*

As of June 30, 2013**

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Stocks 99.5%

 

amc529048

Stocks 98.3%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 0.5%

 

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Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 1.7%

 

* Foreign investments

17.1%

 

** Foreign investments

16.4%

 

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Investments December 31, 2013

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 99.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 20.4%

Auto Components - 4.1%

BorgWarner, Inc.

71,940

$ 4,022,165

Delphi Automotive PLC

311,230

18,714,260

Gentex Corp.

392,563

12,950,653

Johnson Controls, Inc.

670,340

34,388,442

New Focus Auto Tech Holdings Ltd. (a)

1,071,910

81,558

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

211,345

7,777,496

Tenneco, Inc. (a)

528,308

29,886,384

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

448,413

10,694,650

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (a)

79,108

5,884,844

Visteon Corp. (a)

84,716

6,937,393

 

131,337,845

Automobiles - 0.8%

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

357,294

24,739,037

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (a)

51,250

1,406,813

 

26,145,850

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.7%

American Public Education, Inc. (a)

294,846

12,816,956

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

372,921

16,259,356

H&R Block, Inc.

394,720

11,462,669

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR

470,050

14,806,575

 

55,345,556

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.1%

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (a)

34,206

1,316,931

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (a)

538,253

12,923,455

Brinker International, Inc.

301,448

13,969,100

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

20,291

1,060,002

Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

500

21,820

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. (a)

26,477

544,632

Papa John's International, Inc.

183,126

8,313,920

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.

675,267

9,595,544

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Class A

331,296

9,210,029

The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

198,958

9,603,703

 

66,559,136

Household Durables - 2.6%

Harman International Industries, Inc.

333,151

27,268,409

Haseko Corp. (a)

581,800

4,432,719

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

292,856

5,886,358

Jarden Corp. (a)

323,547

19,849,608

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Household Durables - continued

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

54,384

$ 8,097,778

Whirlpool Corp.

121,064

18,990,099

 

84,524,971

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.1%

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

39,700

3,288,351

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.5%

Polaris Industries, Inc.

102,517

14,930,576

Media - 2.4%

AMC Networks, Inc. Class A (a)

11,322

771,141

CBS Corp. Class B

308,734

19,678,705

Comcast Corp. Class A

24,584

1,277,508

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

960,248

16,996,390

Naspers Ltd. Class N

25,500

2,664,276

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Class A

53,435

2,977,933

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Class A

54,369

1,942,604

Time Warner, Inc.

452,719

31,563,569

 

77,872,126

Multiline Retail - 0.7%

Dollar General Corp. (a)

335,465

20,235,249

Specialty Retail - 3.9%

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

54,176

2,911,418

CST Brands, Inc.

708,051

25,999,633

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

53,295

3,096,440

Foot Locker, Inc.

625,233

25,909,656

GNC Holdings, Inc.

139,975

8,181,539

Guess?, Inc.

121,912

3,787,806

Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

100,244

6,958,938

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

54,000

2,244,240

Office Depot, Inc. (a)

406,951

2,152,771

PetSmart, Inc.

189,314

13,772,594

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

128,743

4,292,292

Ross Stores, Inc.

13,239

991,998

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

215,822

16,985,191

TJX Companies, Inc.

132,520

8,445,500

 

125,730,016

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.5%

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (a)

399,765

29,498,659

Page Industries Ltd.

8,386

701,446

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - continued

VF Corp.

186,424

$ 11,621,672

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

204,158

6,933,206

 

48,754,983

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

654,724,659

CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.8%

Beverages - 0.3%

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

199,698

9,729,287

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.7%

CVS Caremark Corp.

198,715

14,222,033

Kroger Co.

1,050,948

41,543,974

 

55,766,007

Food Products - 2.8%

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1,239,744

53,804,885

Britannia Industries Ltd.

82,351

1,225,943

Bunge Ltd.

327,012

26,850,955

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (d)

91,899

6,945,726

SunOpta, Inc. (a)

182,700

1,828,827

 

90,656,336

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

156,151,630

ENERGY - 5.3%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.9%

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)

36,000

3,957,480

Ensco PLC Class A

214,038

12,238,693

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

245,139

19,495,905

Noble Corp.

394,861

14,795,442

Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. (United States) (a)

121,543

2,339,703

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

33,126

3,369,577

TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a)

522,252

6,455,035

 

62,651,835

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.4%

Apache Corp.

47,368

4,070,806

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (a)

160,378

6,971,632

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

207,700

7,027,289

Cimarex Energy Co.

141,647

14,860,187

Continental Resources, Inc. (a)

114,020

12,829,530

Devon Energy Corp.

58,703

3,631,955

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

ENERGY - continued

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - continued

Emerald Oil, Inc. warrants 2/4/16 (a)

56,881

$ 1

Energen Corp.

229,265

16,220,499

Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd.

414,102

11,205,600

Marathon Oil Corp.

155,252

5,480,396

Peabody Energy Corp.

319,506

6,239,952

Suncor Energy, Inc.

214,200

7,509,351

Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)

199,997

12,373,814

 

108,421,012

TOTAL ENERGY

171,072,847

FINANCIALS - 15.1%

Capital Markets - 5.0%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

226,287

26,034,319

BlackRock, Inc. Class A

84,190

26,643,609

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

164,700

3,234,708

Invesco Ltd.

576,793

20,995,265

Lazard Ltd. Class A

94,468

4,281,290

Marusan Securities Co. Ltd.

515,500

4,815,048

Monex Group, Inc.

879,000

3,946,575

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

78,224

4,082,511

SEI Investments Co.

491,281

17,062,189

The Blackstone Group LP

1,057,200

33,301,800

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (a)

32,086

6,418,804

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A

146,297

9,526,861

 

160,342,979

Commercial Banks - 3.1%

City National Corp.

74,352

5,890,165

Comerica, Inc.

83,040

3,947,722

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

128,466

5,769,408

East West Bancorp, Inc.

188,535

6,593,069

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

896,767

9,523,666

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

2,344,657

22,625,940

Lakeland Financial Corp.

234,291

9,137,349

M&T Bank Corp.

2,718

316,430

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

282,393

8,169,629

Shinsei Bank Ltd. (f)

1,486,000

3,637,586

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

418,215

15,394,494

Synovus Financial Corp.

2,014,679

7,252,844

 

98,258,302

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Consumer Finance - 1.4%

American Express Co.

135,615

$ 12,304,349

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

150,000

3,954,298

Discover Financial Services

72,528

4,057,942

Hitachi Capital Corp.

57,400

1,674,309

SLM Corp.

856,090

22,498,045

 

44,488,943

Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%

CRISIL Ltd.

29,849

579,628

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

34,043

828,607

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

282,286

22,074,765

ORIX Corp.

747,400

13,133,215

The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.

373,878

14,880,344

 

51,496,559

Insurance - 2.3%

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd.

98,563

11,118,892

Everest Re Group Ltd.

38,100

5,938,647

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

122,001

7,284,680

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

373,254

18,050,563

Old Republic International Corp.

494,260

8,535,870

Protective Life Corp.

280,239

14,196,908

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

133,691

10,349,020

 

75,474,580

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.7%

Altisource Asset Management Corp. (a)

13,003

12,092,790

Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA

133,438

21,167,270

Altisource Residential Corp. Class B

231,661

6,975,313

CBRE Group, Inc. (a)

150,660

3,962,358

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

98,690

10,104,869

 

54,302,600

TOTAL FINANCIALS

484,363,963

HEALTH CARE - 11.8%

Biotechnology - 1.6%

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

32,992

2,341,112

Amgen, Inc.

112,792

12,876,335

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

17,400

4,867,650

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Biotechnology - continued

Celgene Corp. (a)

38,535

$ 6,510,874

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

230,300

26,042,324

 

52,638,295

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4%

Alere, Inc. (a)

61,738

2,234,916

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

3,052,549

36,691,639

C.R. Bard, Inc.

82,697

11,076,436

Greatbatch, Inc. (a)

72,023

3,186,298

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

200,391

8,284,164

Stryker Corp.

107,092

8,046,893

Trinity Biotech PLC sponsored ADR

284,730

7,158,112

 

76,678,458

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.0%

Aetna, Inc.

69,902

4,794,578

Centene Corp. (a)

97,026

5,719,683

Corvel Corp. (a)

12,901

602,477

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (a)

5,363

339,853

HCA Holdings, Inc.

491,155

23,433,005

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

7,354

671,935

McKesson Corp.

66,083

10,665,796

MEDNAX, Inc. (a)

125,750

6,712,535

Omnicare, Inc.

175,580

10,598,009

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

164,081

13,333,222

VCA Antech, Inc. (a)

599,854

18,811,421

 

95,682,514

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.6%

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

176,330

19,634,346

Pharmaceuticals - 4.2%

AbbVie, Inc.

131,693

6,954,707

Actavis PLC (a)

160,794

27,013,392

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

1

7

Hospira, Inc. (a)

34,800

1,436,544

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a)

253,332

32,061,698

Mallinckrodt PLC (a)

117,421

6,136,421

Mylan, Inc. (a)

388,045

16,841,153

Perrigo Co. PLC

15,200

2,332,592

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (a)

177,890

$ 15,999,427

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

213,705

25,071,233

 

133,847,174

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

378,480,787

INDUSTRIALS - 16.3%

Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%

BE Aerospace, Inc. (a)

190,582

16,586,351

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

126,459

12,893,760

Exelis, Inc.

117,594

2,241,342

Hexcel Corp. (a)

221,387

9,893,785

Moog, Inc. Class A (a)

82,291

5,590,851

Textron, Inc.

401,243

14,749,693

 

61,955,782

Airlines - 2.5%

Copa Holdings SA Class A

105,362

16,869,510

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

888,608

24,410,062

Southwest Airlines Co.

755,811

14,239,479

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a)

518,345

23,538,046

 

79,057,097

Building Products - 0.4%

A.O. Smith Corp.

184,841

9,970,324

Allegion PLC (a)

80,386

3,552,257

 

13,522,581

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.9%

G&K Services, Inc. Class A

111,165

6,917,798

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

129,900

3,838,545

Performant Financial Corp. (a)

93,354

961,546

Republic Services, Inc.

310,952

10,323,606

UniFirst Corp.

21,548

2,305,636

West Corp.

117,275

3,015,140

 

27,362,271

Construction & Engineering - 1.8%

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a)

119,292

3,315,125

Fluor Corp.

245,014

19,672,174

Granite Construction, Inc.

700

24,486

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)

344,416

21,694,764

Primoris Services Corp.

42,440

1,321,157

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Construction & Engineering - continued

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

127,951

$ 4,038,134

URS Corp.

163,587

8,668,475

 

58,734,315

Electrical Equipment - 1.0%

AMETEK, Inc.

39,664

2,089,103

Babcock & Wilcox Co.

31,773

1,086,319

EnerSys

110,345

7,734,081

Generac Holdings, Inc.

360,428

20,414,642

 

31,324,145

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.0%

Max India Ltd.

68,471

239,327

Machinery - 3.6%

Crane Co.

95,764

6,440,129

Cummins, Inc.

94,119

13,267,955

Harsco Corp.

244,090

6,841,843

IDEX Corp.

38,754

2,861,983

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

75,090

6,313,567

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

465,472

28,673,075

ITT Corp.

48,120

2,089,370

Pentair Ltd.

54,590

4,240,005

Snap-On, Inc.

173,022

18,949,369

SPX Corp.

108,374

10,795,134

TriMas Corp. (a)

41,082

1,638,761

Wabtec Corp.

124,140

9,219,878

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A

18,877

1,167,920

Woodward, Inc.

92,639

4,225,265

 

116,724,254

Professional Services - 3.0%

Corporate Executive Board Co.

58,119

4,500,154

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

252,880

31,041,020

Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a)

36,414

2,283,886

Insperity, Inc.

24,739

893,820

Kelly Services, Inc. Class A (non-vtg.)

142,313

3,549,286

Manpower, Inc.

348,575

29,928,650

Randstad Holding NV

35,330

2,291,654

Resources Connection, Inc.

28,400

406,972

Towers Watson & Co.

133,410

17,024,450

TrueBlue, Inc. (a)

199,146

5,133,984

 

97,053,876

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Road & Rail - 0.9%

Con-way, Inc.

355,186

$ 14,104,436

Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc. (a)

42,454

2,250,911

Ryder System, Inc.

173,384

12,792,272

 

29,147,619

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%

Air Lease Corp. Class A

120,966

3,759,623

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

74,825

5,832,609

 

9,592,232

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

524,713,499

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 21.0%

Communications Equipment - 0.9%

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (a)

1,666,096

14,778,272

F5 Networks, Inc. (a)

45,071

4,095,151

Juniper Networks, Inc. (a)

319,099

7,202,064

Plantronics, Inc.

37,195

1,727,708

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

3,300

151,668

 

27,954,863

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

EMC Corp.

676,163

17,005,499

Electronic Equipment & Components - 2.9%

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

464,223

25,184,098

Avnet, Inc.

199,757

8,811,281

CDW Corp.

458,124

10,701,777

Flextronics International Ltd. (a)

1,321,451

10,267,674

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

131,468

2,292,802

TE Connectivity Ltd.

588,240

32,417,906

Tech Data Corp. (a)

47,278

2,439,545

 

92,115,083

Internet Software & Services - 0.9%

Mail.Ru Group Ltd. GDR (Reg. S)

139,300

6,212,780

Stamps.com, Inc. (a)

112,591

4,740,081

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

48,200

3,074,387

Web.com Group, Inc. (a)

134,478

4,275,056

Yahoo!, Inc. (a)

306,153

12,380,827

 

30,683,131

IT Services - 9.1%

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)(d)

136,428

35,871,014

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

IT Services - continued

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

152,880

$ 6,041,818

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

39,800

4,019,004

Computer Sciences Corp.

127,058

7,100,001

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

657,505

31,461,614

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

617,516

33,148,259

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

573,884

33,887,850

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

209,864

24,589,765

Genpact Ltd. (a)

77,143

1,417,117

Global Payments, Inc.

386,871

25,142,746

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

282,162

14,062,954

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

15,459

915,327

Sapient Corp. (a)

1,291,327

22,417,437

Teletech Holdings, Inc. (a)

418,126

10,009,936

Total System Services, Inc.

829,447

27,603,996

Vantiv, Inc. (a)

193,698

6,316,492

Visa, Inc. Class A

35,149

7,826,979

 

291,832,309

Office Electronics - 0.2%

Xerox Corp.

686,588

8,355,776

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.2%

Avago Technologies Ltd.

187,571

9,920,630

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I Ltd. (a)(d)

169,003

2,712,498

Intersil Corp. Class A

331,000

3,796,570

Lam Research Corp. (a)

287,163

15,636,025

Microchip Technology, Inc. (d)

195,527

8,749,833

NVIDIA Corp.

787,543

12,616,439

NXP Semiconductors NV (a)

656,228

30,140,552

PDF Solutions, Inc. (a)

451,117

11,557,618

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (a)

117,678

756,670

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

1,469,366

7,581,929

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a)

1,111,923

31,756,521

 

135,225,285

Software - 2.3%

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

456,940

8,147,240

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

862,110

19,776,803

Intuit, Inc.

213,306

16,279,514

Mentor Graphics Corp.

646,294

15,556,297

MICROS Systems, Inc. (a)

68,940

3,955,088

Parametric Technology Corp. (a)

141,694

5,014,551

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (a)

59,731

2,643,694

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - continued

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

10,740

$ 186,554

Verint Systems, Inc. (a)

52,999

2,275,777

 

73,835,518

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

677,007,464

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 2.5%

Albemarle Corp.

233,842

14,823,244

Ashland, Inc.

155,167

15,057,406

Cytec Industries, Inc.

117,482

10,944,623

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

159,920

12,838,378

Methanex Corp.

131,000

7,747,159

Olin Corp. (d)

146,570

4,228,545

PolyOne Corp.

267,383

9,451,989

W.R. Grace & Co. (a)

41,498

4,102,907

 

79,194,251

Containers & Packaging - 0.5%

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (a)

64,136

1,525,795

Packaging Corp. of America

239,671

15,166,381

 

16,692,176

Metals & Mining - 0.6%

Commercial Metals Co.

89,689

1,823,377

Goldcorp, Inc.

94,500

2,049,687

Kinross Gold Corp.

184,000

805,460

New Gold, Inc. (a)

829,500

4,341,746

Osisko Mining Corp. (a)

1,632,600

7,238,923

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

247,894

4,843,849

 

21,103,042

Paper & Forest Products - 0.8%

Boise Cascade Co.

785,921

23,168,951

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

77,861

2,152,078

 

25,321,029

TOTAL MATERIALS

142,310,498

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.1%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

75,472

1,945,668

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 0.1%

Electric Utilities - 0.1%

ITC Holdings Corp.

23,772

$ 2,277,833

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,416,989,528)


3,193,048,848

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2%

 

 

 

 

FINANCIALS - 0.2%

Consumer Finance - 0.1%

Ally Financial, Inc. 7.00% (e)

2,423

2,313,965

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

GMAC Capital Trust I Series 2, 8.125%

140,930

3,768,468

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $4,669,047)


6,082,433

Money Market Funds - 1.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

17,508,209

17,508,209

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)(c)

39,476,764

39,476,764

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $56,984,973)


56,984,973

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.2%

(Cost $2,478,643,548)

3,256,116,254

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.2)%

(39,930,915)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 3,216,185,339

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $2,313,965 or 0.1% of net assets.

(f) Security or a portion of the security sold on a delayed delivery basis.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 81,494

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

242,848

Total

$ 324,342

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2013, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 654,724,659

$ 644,405,582

$ 10,319,077

$ -

Consumer Staples

156,151,630

156,151,630

-

-

Energy

171,072,847

171,072,846

1

-

Financials

490,446,396

456,971,400

33,474,996

-

Health Care

378,480,787

378,480,787

-

-

Industrials

524,713,499

524,713,499

-

-

Information Technology

677,007,464

677,007,464

-

-

Materials

142,310,498

142,310,498

-

-

Telecommunication Services

1,945,668

1,945,668

-

-

Utilities

2,277,833

2,277,833

-

-

Money Market Funds

56,984,973

56,984,973

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,256,116,254

$ 3,212,322,180

$ 43,794,074

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows (Unaudited):

United States of America

82.9%

Ireland

3.3%

Bermuda

2.9%

Canada

2.0%

Switzerland

1.4%

Netherlands

1.4%

Japan

1.3%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

4.8%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report


Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $38,968,229) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,421,658,575)

$ 3,199,131,281

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $56,984,973)

56,984,973

 

Total Investments (cost $2,478,643,548)

 

$ 3,256,116,254

Receivable for investments sold
Regular delivery

 

12,190,525

Delayed delivery

 

667,900

Receivable for fund shares sold

3,800,217

Dividends receivable

1,664,589

Interest receivable

2,217

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,718

Prepaid expenses

6,729

Other receivables

192,408

Total assets

3,274,653,557

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable to custodian bank

$ 145,349

Payable for investments purchased

5,877,075

Payable for fund shares redeemed

10,055,405

Accrued management fee

1,444,264

Distribution and service plan fees payable

683,394

Other affiliated payables

714,420

Other payables and accrued expenses

71,547

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

39,476,764

Total liabilities

58,468,218

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 2,397,576,482

Accumulated net investment loss

(38,431)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

41,174,415

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

777,472,873

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($1,079,380,484 ÷ 51,936,808 shares)

$ 20.78

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $20.78)

$ 22.05

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($461,204,941 ÷ 22,477,922 shares)

$ 20.52

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $20.52)

$ 21.26

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($35,769,736 ÷ 1,822,206 shares)A

$ 19.63

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($301,398,155 ÷ 15,372,745 shares)A

$ 19.61

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,326,259,791 ÷ 62,688,010 shares)

$ 21.16

 

 

 

Class Z:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($12,172,232 ÷ 576,492 shares)

$ 21.11

A Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 33,010,678

Interest

 

2,476

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

324,342

Total income

 

33,337,496

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 15,984,348

Transfer agent fees

7,547,784

Distribution and service plan fees

7,644,995

Accounting and security lending fees

859,733

Custodian fees and expenses

146,793

Independent trustees' compensation

15,005

Registration fees

167,866

Audit

104,497

Legal

8,160

Interest

916

Miscellaneous

26,257

Total expenses before reductions

32,506,354

Expense reductions

(289,210)

32,217,144

Net investment income (loss)

1,120,352

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

438,698,617

Foreign currency transactions

(46,366)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

438,652,251

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

436,422,442

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(2,767)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

436,419,675

Net gain (loss)

875,071,926

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 876,192,278

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
December 31, 2013

Year ended
December 31, 2012

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 1,120,352

$ 10,906,709

Net realized gain (loss)

438,652,251

233,160,212

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

436,419,675

142,230,013

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

876,192,278

386,296,934

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(1,289,944)

(1,913,985)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(369,932,739)

(125,035,080)

Total distributions

(371,222,683)

(126,949,065)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

148,580,983

(729,148,287)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

653,550,578

(469,800,418)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,562,634,761

3,032,435,179

End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $38,431 and accumulated net investment loss of $30,626, respectively)

$ 3,216,185,339

$ 2,562,634,761

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

$ 10.30

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .01

  .07

  (.05)

  (.02)

  - H

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.99

  2.22

  (1.83)

  3.78

  3.93

Total from investment operations

  6.00

  2.29

  (1.88)

  3.76

  3.93

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.65)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.06)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.78

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

Total Return A,B

  35.43%

  14.41%

  (10.50)%

  26.56%

  38.17%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.09%

  1.13%

  1.15%

  1.15%

  1.17%

Net investment income (loss)

  .06%

  .38%

  (.27)%

  (.13)%

  -% F

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,079,380

$ 929,707

$ 1,323,551

$ 1,525,295

$ 790,594

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount represents less than .01%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

H Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

$ 10.26

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.03)

  .03

  (.08)

  (.05)

  (.03)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.92

  2.20

  (1.83)

  3.76

  3.91

Total from investment operations

  5.89

  2.23

  (1.91)

  3.71

  3.88

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.60)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.03)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.52

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

Total Return A,B

  35.23%

  14.16%

  (10.74)%

  26.31%

  37.82%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.31%

  1.33%

  1.34%

  1.37%

  1.41%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.16)%

  .18%

  (.46)%

  (.34)%

  (.23)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 461,205

$ 388,598

$ 420,604

$ 523,899

$ 416,952

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

Annual Report

Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.14)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.12

  (1.77)

  3.66

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.53

  2.06

  (1.94)

  3.53

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.45)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.63

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.42%

  13.52%

  (11.21)%

  25.58%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.89%

  1.88%

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.95%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.74)%

  (.38)%

  (1.02)%

  (.88)%

  (.78)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 35,770

$ 43,996

$ 57,534

$ 83,330

$ 73,184

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.13)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.13

  (1.76)

  3.67

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.54

  2.07

  (1.93)

  3.54

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.51)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.61

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.47%

  13.57%

  (11.14)%

  25.65%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.84%

  1.86%

  1.86%

  1.88%

  1.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.69)%

  (.35)%

  (.98)%

  (.85)%

  (.76)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 301,398

$ 233,542

$ 258,215

$ 299,688

$ 217,164

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

$ 10.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .06

  .11

  - F

  .02

  .03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  6.09

  2.26

  (1.87)

  3.82

  3.98

Total from investment operations

  6.15

  2.37

  (1.87)

  3.84

  4.01

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

  (.04)

  -

  -

  -

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.67)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Total distributions

  (2.69)

  (.92)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.16

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

Total Return A

  35.81%

  14.67%

  (10.32)%

  26.86%

  38.55%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C,E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .88%

  .88%

  .89%

  .90%

  .94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .28%

  .63%

  (.02)%

  .13%

  .23%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,326,260

$ 966,792

$ 972,531

$ 950,940

$ 535,875

Portfolio turnover rate D

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

C Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

D Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

F Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class Z

Year ended December 31,

2013 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 21.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.26

Total from investment operations

  2.30

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.44)

Total distributions

  (2.52)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.11

Total Return B,C

  11.35%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .65% A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .65% A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .64% A

Net investment income (loss)

  .52% A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 12,172

Portfolio turnover rate F

  134%

A Annualized

B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

G For the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2013

1. Organization.

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on August 13, 2013. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Institutional Class and Class Z shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .01%.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of

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the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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Investment Valuation - continued

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2013, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Subsequent to ex-dividend date the Fund determines the components of these distributions, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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3. Significant Accounting Policies - continued

Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2013, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), market discount, partnerships, equity-debt classifications and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 788,189,175

Gross unrealized depreciation

(17,596,725)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 770,592,450

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,485,523,804

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 10,982,094

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 42,178,979

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 770,592,617

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire.

Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (5,106,402)

The Fund acquired $5,106,402 of capital loss carryforward as part of a merger in a prior period. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $1,702,134 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Ordinary Income

$ 43,111,988

$ 1,913,985

Long-term Capital Gains

328,110,695

125,035,080

Total

$ 371,222,683

$ 126,949,065

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The

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price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $3,765,855,255 and $3,999,953,629, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .55% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services.

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Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 2,501,899

$ 47,956

Class T

.25%

.25%

2,104,230

11,570

Class B

.75%

.25%

392,666

295,764

Class C

.75%

.25%

2,646,200

209,806

 

 

 

$ 7,644,995

$ 565,096

Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class T shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.

For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Retained
by FDC

Class A

$ 174,696

Class T

30,237

Class B*

31,536

Class C*

12,612

 

$ 249,081

* When Class B and Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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Transfer Agent Fees - continued

For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:

 

Amount

% of
Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 2,501,378

.25

Class T

931,890

.22

Class B

118,089

.30

Class C

665,043

.25

Institutional Class

3,330,685

.29

Class Z

699

.05*

 

$ 7,547,784

 

* Annualized

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $9,816 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 11,203,250

.37%

$ 916

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6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $6,097 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $242,848, including $13,119 from securities loaned to FCM.

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8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class operating expenses. During the period, this reimbursement reduced expenses as follows:

 

Reimbursement

 

 

Class A

$ 4,727

Class T

1,992

Class B

171

Class C

1,277

Institutional Class

5,759

 

$ 13,926

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $275,225 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $59.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

From net investment income

 

 

Institutional Class

$ 1,249,112

$ 1,913,985

Class Z

40,832

-

Total

$ 1,289,944

$ 1,913,985

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 125,442,051

$ 45,477,477

Class T

52,991,988

19,107,017

Class B

4,308,484

2,284,191

Class C

34,687,156

11,934,510

Institutional Class

151,259,727

46,231,885

Class Z

1,243,333

-

Total

$ 369,932,739

$ 125,035,080

A Distributions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

2013A

2012

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,210,037

13,667,395

$ 143,776,708

$ 238,850,934

Reinvestment of distributions

6,013,583

2,506,427

118,265,815

42,859,902

Shares redeemed

(14,639,553)

(45,454,317)

(290,306,598)

(789,341,888)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,415,933)

(29,280,495)

$ (28,264,075)

$ (507,631,052)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,421,868

3,527,446

$ 65,713,261

$ 61,068,430

Reinvestment of distributions

2,594,670

1,072,407

50,391,644

18,134,396

Shares redeemed

(6,085,831)

(8,536,501)

(118,808,570)

(147,707,318)

Net increase (decrease)

(69,293)

(3,936,648)

$ (2,703,665)

$ (68,504,492)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

52,062

46,541

$ 993,754

$ 777,999

Reinvestment of distributions

216,922

130,661

4,022,154

2,123,240

Shares redeemed

(1,104,943)

(1,262,788)

(20,537,133)

(21,119,676)

Net increase (decrease)

(835,959)

(1,085,586)

$ (15,521,225)

$ (18,218,437)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,973,338

1,456,138

$ 37,377,384

$ 24,388,070

Reinvestment of distributions

1,679,447

653,779

31,189,689

10,636,987

Shares redeemed

(2,368,494)

(4,803,300)

(44,439,000)

(80,054,915)

Net increase (decrease)

1,284,291

(2,693,383)

$ 24,128,073

$ (45,029,858)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

15,290,294

14,326,778

$ 308,652,024

$ 254,086,166

Reinvestment of distributions

7,025,405

2,506,041

140,724,124

43,613,938

Shares redeemed

(14,242,562)

(22,067,425)

(291,398,892)

(387,464,552)

Net increase (decrease)

8,073,137

(5,234,606)

$ 157,977,256

$ (89,764,448)

Class Z

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

526,962

-

$ 12,000,131

$ -

Reinvestment of distributions

63,857

-

1,284,165

-

Shares redeemed

(14,327)

-

(319,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

576,492

-

$ 12,964,619

$ -

A Share transactions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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Notes to Financial Statements - continued

11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I, including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund as of December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 18, 2014

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, Ned C. Lautenbach, Ronald P. O'Hanley, and William S. Stavropoulos, each of the Trustees oversees 173 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 396 funds. Mr. Lautenbach, Mr. O'Hanley, and Mr. Stavropoulos each oversees 247 funds.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The officers and Advisory Board Member hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

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Trustees and Officers - continued

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (1935)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Trustee

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

 

Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. O'Hanley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. He is Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a Member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

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Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (1948)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (1953)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Trustee

Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (1950)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. Selander also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds (2011), and Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (1939)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2002

Trustee

Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).

David M. Thomas (1949)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Member and Officers:

Correspondence intended for each officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board

 

Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer

 

Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

William C. Coffey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary

 

Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Jonathan Davis (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Ms. Dorsey also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Dorsey served as Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Scott C. Goebel (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

 

Mr. Goebel serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Secretary and CLO of other Fidelity funds (2008-2013), Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and certain funds (2007-2008); and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007). Mr. Goebel has been employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate since 2001.

Joseph A. Hanlon (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Mr. Hanlon also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), and Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hanlon served as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2009-2013), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-2013), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2009-2013).

Bruce T. Herring (1965)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Herring also serves as Vice President of other funds. He serves as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Global Asset Allocation (GAA) (2013-present), Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR, and President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present). Previously, Mr. Herring served as Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-2013), Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007), and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Chris Maher (1972)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).

Christine Reynolds (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer

 

Ms. Reynolds also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Kenneth B. Robins (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer

 

Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served in other fund officer roles.

Gary W. Ryan (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Ryan also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments and has served in other fund officer roles. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (1971)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present) and has served in another fund officer role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Sadoski served as an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP (1997-2009).

Stacie M. Smith (1974)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Renee Stagnone (1975)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Stagnone also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Ms. Stagnone is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Zambello also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Capital Gains

Institutional Class

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended December 31, 2013, $336,047,431, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Institutional Class designates 47% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

Institutional Class designates 59% of dividend distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2014 of amounts for use in preparing 2013 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2013 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is a part of the Fidelity family of funds.

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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vi) strengthening Fidelity's index fund offerings by reducing investment minimums and adopting or lowering existing expense caps for certain funds and classes; (vii) enhancing Global Asset Allocation product offerings by launching new funds and strategies, including "open architecture" target date funds that utilize affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares of Advisor funds to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (ix) creating a new low-cost retirement share class for certain Advisor funds to appeal to large retirement plans; (x) transitioning the management of certain Fidelity commodity funds to Geode Capital Management LLC, a registered commodity pool operator, while retaining administrative responsibilities for the funds; (xi) reorganizing a number of funds; and (xii) taking steps toward establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.

The Board took into account discussions with the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board periodically considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index") and a peer group of mutual funds with similar objectives ("peer group"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and the Investment Advisers' explanations for any overperformance or, in the case of the fund, underperformance.

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In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved.  In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods which may include full market cycles, and compared to peer groups, as applicable, over the same periods, taking into account relevant factors including the following:  general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors.

The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative calendar year total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index and peer group for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. Returns are shown compared to the 25th percentile (top of box) and 75th percentile (bottom of box) of the peer universe.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

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The Board has discussed the fund's underperformance with FMR and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate the fund's underperformance.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 11% means that 89% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2012.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class ranked below its competitive median for 2012 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2012. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2013 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although Class T was above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Amendment to Description of Group Fee Rate. At its July 2013 meeting, the Board voted to approve an amendment to the fund's management contract to modify the description of the "group fee rate" effective August 1, 2013. The Board noted that under the prior description in the contract, the group fee rate was based on the average net assets of all registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts. Under the contract's tiered asset breakpoint schedule, the group fee rate is lower as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and higher as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. The Board considered that the prior description would have excluded the assets of 64 Fidelity sector funds from the group fee rate calculation once Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of FMR, assumed management responsibilities for those funds. The Board noted that modifying the description of the group fee rate to continue to include the assets of those 64 funds for purposes of determining group fee rate breakpoints would avoid an immediate adverse impact on the group fee rate for any fund.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (iv) the arrangements with, and performance of, certain sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds, as well as certain proposed participating affiliate arrangements; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, including the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain categories of funds and the definition of group assets; (vii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the performance adjustment methodologies applicable to the Fidelity funds; (viii) additional competitive analysis regarding the total expenses for certain classes; and (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company

Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.

FMR Co., Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation

Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Custodian

Citibank, N.A.

New York, NY

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AMPI-UANN-0214
1.801441.109

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Fidelity Advisor®

Mid Cap II

Fund - Class Z

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December 31, 2013

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Contents

Performance

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How the fund has done over time.

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

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The Portfolio Manager's review of fund performance and strategy.

Shareholder Expense Example

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An example of shareholder expenses.

Investment Changes

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A summary of major shifts in the fund's investments over the past six months.

Investments

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A complete list of the fund's investments with their market values.

Financial Statements

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Statements of assets and liabilities, operations, and changes in net assets,
as well as financial highlights.

Notes

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Notes to the financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Trustees and Officers

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Distributions

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

A fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. A fund's Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, view the most recent holdings listing, semiannual report, or annual report on Fidelity's web site at http://www.fidelity.com, http://www.advisor.fidelity.com, or http://www.401k.com, as applicable.

NOT FDIC INSURED • MAY LOSE VALUE • NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the fund nor Fidelity Distributors Corporation is a bank.

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Performance: The Bottom Line

Average annual total return reflects the change in the value of an investment, assuming reinvestment of the class' distributions from dividend income and capital gains (the profits earned upon the sale of securities that have grown in value, if any) and assuming a constant rate of performance each year. The $10,000 table and the fund's returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. During periods of reimbursement by Fidelity, a fund's total return will be greater than it would be had the reimbursement not occurred. How a fund did yesterday is no guarantee of how it will do tomorrow.

Average Annual Total Returns

Periods ended December 31, 2013

 

Past 1
year

Past 5
years

Life of
fund
A

Class Z B

 

35.87%

19.69%

11.78%

A From August 12, 2004.

B The initial offering of Class Z shares took place on August 13, 2013. Returns prior to August 13, 2013, are those of Institutional Class.

$10,000 Over Life of Fund

Let's say hypothetically that $10,000 was invested in Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund - Class Z on August 12, 2004, when the fund started. The chart shows how the value of your investment would have changed, and also shows how the S&P MidCap 400® Index performed over the same period. See footnote B above for additional information regarding the performance of Class Z.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

Market Recap: With the current bull run nearing the five-year mark, equity markets ripped through records during the 12 months ending December 31, 2013. Gains were fueled by generally improving economic data and accommodative monetary policies worldwide. The broad S&P 500® Index hit successive highs in its 32.39% climb for the period and, for the first time since 1995, scored a "perfect 10," with all 10 economic sectors up at least 10% for the year. Meanwhile, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM closed 2013 at a record 16,577 points - for a one-year gain of 29.65% - and the Nasdaq Composite Index®, up 40.12% amid a resurgence in growth-oriented stocks, closed above 4,000 for the first time since 2000. Shedding anxiety over the 2012 U.S. presidential election and the federal debt-ceiling debate, markets kicked off the year on a positive note, rising through late May. News that the U.S. Federal Reserve was considering an end to its stimulative bond buying kept stocks in flux over the summer, but by September the Fed had set aside any imminent tapering (only to revisit the topic in December). Despite jitters over a potential U.S. military strike in Syria and a budget impasse that briefly shuttered the federal government, volatility was subdued heading into the holidays, with investor optimism pushing many markets to all-time highs by year-end.

Comments from Thomas Allen, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Advisor® Mid Cap II Fund: For the year, the fund's Class Z shares outperformed the 33.50% gain of the S&P MidCap 400® Index (For specific class-level results, please refer to the performance section of this report). Versus the index, relatively light exposure to a number of lagging real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a small position in real estate portfolio manager Altisource Asset Management contributed. My picks in software & services were another positive, especially top contributor FleetCor Technologies, a provider of fuel cards for commercial customers. I considerably reduced this position. Not holding two weak-performing benchmark components, data centers Rackspace Hosting and Equinix, further aided relative performance. Conversely, stock selection in materials and energy hampered performance versus the index. In materials, the fund's holdings in Canadian gold miners were hurt by a sharp decline in gold's price, and I trimmed or eliminated many of them. Weakness in the Canadian dollar also curbed the fund's performance. With that said, Vertex Pharmaceuticals was the fund's largest relative detractor, and energy engineering and construction holding McDermott International detracted as well. Both positions were sold. Some stocks I've mentioned in this report were not in the index.

The views expressed above reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period as stated on the cover of this report and do not necessarily represent the views of Fidelity or any other person in the Fidelity organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Fidelity disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Fidelity fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Fidelity fund.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or redemption proceeds, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The actual expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and for the period (August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The hypothetical expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the one-half year period (July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for a class of the Fund under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table for each class of the Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Class' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Class' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. In addition, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying Fidelity Central Funds, will indirectly bear its pro-rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by the underlying Fidelity Central Funds. These fees and expenses are not included in the Fund's annualized expense ratio used to calculate the expense estimate in the table below.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Annualized Expense RatioB

Beginning
Account Value

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2013

Expenses Paid
During Period 

Class A

1.09%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,212.10

$ 6.08C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,019.71

$ 5.55D

Class T

1.31%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,211.40

$ 7.30C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,018.60

$ 6.67D

Class B

1.90%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,207.40

$ 10.57C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.63

$ 9.65D

Class C

1.84%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,208.10

$ 10.24C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,015.93

$ 9.35D

Institutional Class

.88%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,213.80

$ 4.91C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,020.77

$ 4.48D

Class Z

.65%

 

 

 

Actual

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,113.50

$ 2.65C

HypotheticalA

 

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,021.93

$ 3.31D

A 5% return per year before expenses

B Annualized expense ratio reflects expenses net of applicable fee waivers.

C Actual expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio; multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) for Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class and multiplied by 141/365 (to reflect the period August 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013) for Class Z. The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

D Hypothetical expenses are equal to each Class' annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The fees and expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds in which the Fund invests are not included in each Class' annualized expense ratio.

Annual Report


Investment Changes (Unaudited)

Top Ten Stocks as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1.7

1.5

Kroger Co.

1.3

1.4

Boston Scientific Corp.

1.1

0.8

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

1.1

0.9

Johnson Controls, Inc.

1.1

0.7

Fiserv, Inc.

1.1

1.1

The Blackstone Group LP

1.1

0.6

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

1.0

0.8

TE Connectivity Ltd.

1.0

0.9

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

1.0

0.2

 

11.5

Top Five Market Sectors as of December 31, 2013

 

% of fund's
net assets

% of fund's net assets
6 months ago

Information Technology

21.0

22.8

Consumer Discretionary

20.4

20.8

Industrials

16.3

16.3

Financials

15.3

15.0

Health Care

11.8

8.8

Asset Allocation (% of fund's net assets)

As of December 31, 2013*

As of June 30, 2013**

fas721417

Stocks 99.5%

 

fas721417

Stocks 98.3%

 

fas721420

Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 0.5%

 

fas721420

Short-Term
Investments and
Net Other Assets (Liabilities) 1.7%

 

* Foreign investments

17.1%

 

** Foreign investments

16.4%

 

fas721423

Annual Report


Investments December 31, 2013

Showing Percentage of Net Assets

Common Stocks - 99.3%

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - 20.4%

Auto Components - 4.1%

BorgWarner, Inc.

71,940

$ 4,022,165

Delphi Automotive PLC

311,230

18,714,260

Gentex Corp.

392,563

12,950,653

Johnson Controls, Inc.

670,340

34,388,442

New Focus Auto Tech Holdings Ltd. (a)

1,071,910

81,558

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

211,345

7,777,496

Tenneco, Inc. (a)

528,308

29,886,384

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

448,413

10,694,650

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (a)

79,108

5,884,844

Visteon Corp. (a)

84,716

6,937,393

 

131,337,845

Automobiles - 0.8%

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

357,294

24,739,037

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (a)

51,250

1,406,813

 

26,145,850

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.7%

American Public Education, Inc. (a)

294,846

12,816,956

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

372,921

16,259,356

H&R Block, Inc.

394,720

11,462,669

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. sponsored ADR

470,050

14,806,575

 

55,345,556

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.1%

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (a)

34,206

1,316,931

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (a)

538,253

12,923,455

Brinker International, Inc.

301,448

13,969,100

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

20,291

1,060,002

Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc. sponsored ADR (a)

500

21,820

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. (a)

26,477

544,632

Papa John's International, Inc.

183,126

8,313,920

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.

675,267

9,595,544

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Class A

331,296

9,210,029

The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

198,958

9,603,703

 

66,559,136

Household Durables - 2.6%

Harman International Industries, Inc.

333,151

27,268,409

Haseko Corp. (a)

581,800

4,432,719

Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (a)(d)

292,856

5,886,358

Jarden Corp. (a)

323,547

19,849,608

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Household Durables - continued

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

54,384

$ 8,097,778

Whirlpool Corp.

121,064

18,990,099

 

84,524,971

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.1%

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

39,700

3,288,351

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.5%

Polaris Industries, Inc.

102,517

14,930,576

Media - 2.4%

AMC Networks, Inc. Class A (a)

11,322

771,141

CBS Corp. Class B

308,734

19,678,705

Comcast Corp. Class A

24,584

1,277,508

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

960,248

16,996,390

Naspers Ltd. Class N

25,500

2,664,276

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Class A

53,435

2,977,933

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Class A

54,369

1,942,604

Time Warner, Inc.

452,719

31,563,569

 

77,872,126

Multiline Retail - 0.7%

Dollar General Corp. (a)

335,465

20,235,249

Specialty Retail - 3.9%

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

54,176

2,911,418

CST Brands, Inc.

708,051

25,999,633

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

53,295

3,096,440

Foot Locker, Inc.

625,233

25,909,656

GNC Holdings, Inc.

139,975

8,181,539

Guess?, Inc.

121,912

3,787,806

Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (sub. vtg.)

100,244

6,958,938

Murphy U.S.A., Inc.

54,000

2,244,240

Office Depot, Inc. (a)

406,951

2,152,771

PetSmart, Inc.

189,314

13,772,594

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

128,743

4,292,292

Ross Stores, Inc.

13,239

991,998

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

215,822

16,985,191

TJX Companies, Inc.

132,520

8,445,500

 

125,730,016

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.5%

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (a)

399,765

29,498,659

Page Industries Ltd.

8,386

701,446

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY - continued

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - continued

VF Corp.

186,424

$ 11,621,672

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

204,158

6,933,206

 

48,754,983

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

654,724,659

CONSUMER STAPLES - 4.8%

Beverages - 0.3%

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

199,698

9,729,287

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.7%

CVS Caremark Corp.

198,715

14,222,033

Kroger Co.

1,050,948

41,543,974

 

55,766,007

Food Products - 2.8%

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

1,239,744

53,804,885

Britannia Industries Ltd.

82,351

1,225,943

Bunge Ltd.

327,012

26,850,955

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (d)

91,899

6,945,726

SunOpta, Inc. (a)

182,700

1,828,827

 

90,656,336

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

156,151,630

ENERGY - 5.3%

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.9%

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)

36,000

3,957,480

Ensco PLC Class A

214,038

12,238,693

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

245,139

19,495,905

Noble Corp.

394,861

14,795,442

Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. (United States) (a)

121,543

2,339,703

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

33,126

3,369,577

TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a)

522,252

6,455,035

 

62,651,835

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.4%

Apache Corp.

47,368

4,070,806

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (a)

160,378

6,971,632

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

207,700

7,027,289

Cimarex Energy Co.

141,647

14,860,187

Continental Resources, Inc. (a)

114,020

12,829,530

Devon Energy Corp.

58,703

3,631,955

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

ENERGY - continued

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - continued

Emerald Oil, Inc. warrants 2/4/16 (a)

56,881

$ 1

Energen Corp.

229,265

16,220,499

Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd.

414,102

11,205,600

Marathon Oil Corp.

155,252

5,480,396

Peabody Energy Corp.

319,506

6,239,952

Suncor Energy, Inc.

214,200

7,509,351

Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)

199,997

12,373,814

 

108,421,012

TOTAL ENERGY

171,072,847

FINANCIALS - 15.1%

Capital Markets - 5.0%

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

226,287

26,034,319

BlackRock, Inc. Class A

84,190

26,643,609

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

164,700

3,234,708

Invesco Ltd.

576,793

20,995,265

Lazard Ltd. Class A

94,468

4,281,290

Marusan Securities Co. Ltd.

515,500

4,815,048

Monex Group, Inc.

879,000

3,946,575

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

78,224

4,082,511

SEI Investments Co.

491,281

17,062,189

The Blackstone Group LP

1,057,200

33,301,800

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (a)

32,086

6,418,804

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A

146,297

9,526,861

 

160,342,979

Commercial Banks - 3.1%

City National Corp.

74,352

5,890,165

Comerica, Inc.

83,040

3,947,722

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

128,466

5,769,408

East West Bancorp, Inc.

188,535

6,593,069

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

896,767

9,523,666

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

2,344,657

22,625,940

Lakeland Financial Corp.

234,291

9,137,349

M&T Bank Corp.

2,718

316,430

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

282,393

8,169,629

Shinsei Bank Ltd. (f)

1,486,000

3,637,586

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

418,215

15,394,494

Synovus Financial Corp.

2,014,679

7,252,844

 

98,258,302

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

FINANCIALS - continued

Consumer Finance - 1.4%

American Express Co.

135,615

$ 12,304,349

Credit Saison Co. Ltd.

150,000

3,954,298

Discover Financial Services

72,528

4,057,942

Hitachi Capital Corp.

57,400

1,674,309

SLM Corp.

856,090

22,498,045

 

44,488,943

Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%

CRISIL Ltd.

29,849

579,628

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

34,043

828,607

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

282,286

22,074,765

ORIX Corp.

747,400

13,133,215

The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.

373,878

14,880,344

 

51,496,559

Insurance - 2.3%

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd.

98,563

11,118,892

Everest Re Group Ltd.

38,100

5,938,647

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

122,001

7,284,680

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

373,254

18,050,563

Old Republic International Corp.

494,260

8,535,870

Protective Life Corp.

280,239

14,196,908

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

133,691

10,349,020

 

75,474,580

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.7%

Altisource Asset Management Corp. (a)

13,003

12,092,790

Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA

133,438

21,167,270

Altisource Residential Corp. Class B

231,661

6,975,313

CBRE Group, Inc. (a)

150,660

3,962,358

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

98,690

10,104,869

 

54,302,600

TOTAL FINANCIALS

484,363,963

HEALTH CARE - 11.8%

Biotechnology - 1.6%

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

32,992

2,341,112

Amgen, Inc.

112,792

12,876,335

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

17,400

4,867,650

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Biotechnology - continued

Celgene Corp. (a)

38,535

$ 6,510,874

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

230,300

26,042,324

 

52,638,295

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4%

Alere, Inc. (a)

61,738

2,234,916

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

3,052,549

36,691,639

C.R. Bard, Inc.

82,697

11,076,436

Greatbatch, Inc. (a)

72,023

3,186,298

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

200,391

8,284,164

Stryker Corp.

107,092

8,046,893

Trinity Biotech PLC sponsored ADR

284,730

7,158,112

 

76,678,458

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.0%

Aetna, Inc.

69,902

4,794,578

Centene Corp. (a)

97,026

5,719,683

Corvel Corp. (a)

12,901

602,477

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (a)

5,363

339,853

HCA Holdings, Inc.

491,155

23,433,005

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

7,354

671,935

McKesson Corp.

66,083

10,665,796

MEDNAX, Inc. (a)

125,750

6,712,535

Omnicare, Inc.

175,580

10,598,009

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

164,081

13,333,222

VCA Antech, Inc. (a)

599,854

18,811,421

 

95,682,514

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.6%

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

176,330

19,634,346

Pharmaceuticals - 4.2%

AbbVie, Inc.

131,693

6,954,707

Actavis PLC (a)

160,794

27,013,392

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

1

7

Hospira, Inc. (a)

34,800

1,436,544

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (a)

253,332

32,061,698

Mallinckrodt PLC (a)

117,421

6,136,421

Mylan, Inc. (a)

388,045

16,841,153

Perrigo Co. PLC

15,200

2,332,592

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

HEALTH CARE - continued

Pharmaceuticals - continued

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (a)

177,890

$ 15,999,427

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (Canada) (a)

213,705

25,071,233

 

133,847,174

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

378,480,787

INDUSTRIALS - 16.3%

Aerospace & Defense - 1.9%

BE Aerospace, Inc. (a)

190,582

16,586,351

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

126,459

12,893,760

Exelis, Inc.

117,594

2,241,342

Hexcel Corp. (a)

221,387

9,893,785

Moog, Inc. Class A (a)

82,291

5,590,851

Textron, Inc.

401,243

14,749,693

 

61,955,782

Airlines - 2.5%

Copa Holdings SA Class A

105,362

16,869,510

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

888,608

24,410,062

Southwest Airlines Co.

755,811

14,239,479

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a)

518,345

23,538,046

 

79,057,097

Building Products - 0.4%

A.O. Smith Corp.

184,841

9,970,324

Allegion PLC (a)

80,386

3,552,257

 

13,522,581

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.9%

G&K Services, Inc. Class A

111,165

6,917,798

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

129,900

3,838,545

Performant Financial Corp. (a)

93,354

961,546

Republic Services, Inc.

310,952

10,323,606

UniFirst Corp.

21,548

2,305,636

West Corp.

117,275

3,015,140

 

27,362,271

Construction & Engineering - 1.8%

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a)

119,292

3,315,125

Fluor Corp.

245,014

19,672,174

Granite Construction, Inc.

700

24,486

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)

344,416

21,694,764

Primoris Services Corp.

42,440

1,321,157

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Construction & Engineering - continued

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

127,951

$ 4,038,134

URS Corp.

163,587

8,668,475

 

58,734,315

Electrical Equipment - 1.0%

AMETEK, Inc.

39,664

2,089,103

Babcock & Wilcox Co.

31,773

1,086,319

EnerSys

110,345

7,734,081

Generac Holdings, Inc.

360,428

20,414,642

 

31,324,145

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.0%

Max India Ltd.

68,471

239,327

Machinery - 3.6%

Crane Co.

95,764

6,440,129

Cummins, Inc.

94,119

13,267,955

Harsco Corp.

244,090

6,841,843

IDEX Corp.

38,754

2,861,983

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

75,090

6,313,567

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

465,472

28,673,075

ITT Corp.

48,120

2,089,370

Pentair Ltd.

54,590

4,240,005

Snap-On, Inc.

173,022

18,949,369

SPX Corp.

108,374

10,795,134

TriMas Corp. (a)

41,082

1,638,761

Wabtec Corp.

124,140

9,219,878

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A

18,877

1,167,920

Woodward, Inc.

92,639

4,225,265

 

116,724,254

Professional Services - 3.0%

Corporate Executive Board Co.

58,119

4,500,154

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

252,880

31,041,020

Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a)

36,414

2,283,886

Insperity, Inc.

24,739

893,820

Kelly Services, Inc. Class A (non-vtg.)

142,313

3,549,286

Manpower, Inc.

348,575

29,928,650

Randstad Holding NV

35,330

2,291,654

Resources Connection, Inc.

28,400

406,972

Towers Watson & Co.

133,410

17,024,450

TrueBlue, Inc. (a)

199,146

5,133,984

 

97,053,876

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INDUSTRIALS - continued

Road & Rail - 0.9%

Con-way, Inc.

355,186

$ 14,104,436

Old Dominion Freight Lines, Inc. (a)

42,454

2,250,911

Ryder System, Inc.

173,384

12,792,272

 

29,147,619

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.3%

Air Lease Corp. Class A

120,966

3,759,623

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

74,825

5,832,609

 

9,592,232

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

524,713,499

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 21.0%

Communications Equipment - 0.9%

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (a)

1,666,096

14,778,272

F5 Networks, Inc. (a)

45,071

4,095,151

Juniper Networks, Inc. (a)

319,099

7,202,064

Plantronics, Inc.

37,195

1,727,708

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

3,300

151,668

 

27,954,863

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

EMC Corp.

676,163

17,005,499

Electronic Equipment & Components - 2.9%

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

464,223

25,184,098

Avnet, Inc.

199,757

8,811,281

CDW Corp.

458,124

10,701,777

Flextronics International Ltd. (a)

1,321,451

10,267,674

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

131,468

2,292,802

TE Connectivity Ltd.

588,240

32,417,906

Tech Data Corp. (a)

47,278

2,439,545

 

92,115,083

Internet Software & Services - 0.9%

Mail.Ru Group Ltd. GDR (Reg. S)

139,300

6,212,780

Stamps.com, Inc. (a)

112,591

4,740,081

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

48,200

3,074,387

Web.com Group, Inc. (a)

134,478

4,275,056

Yahoo!, Inc. (a)

306,153

12,380,827

 

30,683,131

IT Services - 9.1%

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)(d)

136,428

35,871,014

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

IT Services - continued

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

152,880

$ 6,041,818

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

39,800

4,019,004

Computer Sciences Corp.

127,058

7,100,001

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

657,505

31,461,614

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

617,516

33,148,259

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

573,884

33,887,850

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

209,864

24,589,765

Genpact Ltd. (a)

77,143

1,417,117

Global Payments, Inc.

386,871

25,142,746

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

282,162

14,062,954

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

15,459

915,327

Sapient Corp. (a)

1,291,327

22,417,437

Teletech Holdings, Inc. (a)

418,126

10,009,936

Total System Services, Inc.

829,447

27,603,996

Vantiv, Inc. (a)

193,698

6,316,492

Visa, Inc. Class A

35,149

7,826,979

 

291,832,309

Office Electronics - 0.2%

Xerox Corp.

686,588

8,355,776

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.2%

Avago Technologies Ltd.

187,571

9,920,630

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I Ltd. (a)(d)

169,003

2,712,498

Intersil Corp. Class A

331,000

3,796,570

Lam Research Corp. (a)

287,163

15,636,025

Microchip Technology, Inc. (d)

195,527

8,749,833

NVIDIA Corp.

787,543

12,616,439

NXP Semiconductors NV (a)

656,228

30,140,552

PDF Solutions, Inc. (a)

451,117

11,557,618

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (a)

117,678

756,670

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

1,469,366

7,581,929

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a)

1,111,923

31,756,521

 

135,225,285

Software - 2.3%

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

456,940

8,147,240

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

862,110

19,776,803

Intuit, Inc.

213,306

16,279,514

Mentor Graphics Corp.

646,294

15,556,297

MICROS Systems, Inc. (a)

68,940

3,955,088

Parametric Technology Corp. (a)

141,694

5,014,551

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (a)

59,731

2,643,694

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - continued

Software - continued

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

10,740

$ 186,554

Verint Systems, Inc. (a)

52,999

2,275,777

 

73,835,518

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

677,007,464

MATERIALS - 4.4%

Chemicals - 2.5%

Albemarle Corp.

233,842

14,823,244

Ashland, Inc.

155,167

15,057,406

Cytec Industries, Inc.

117,482

10,944,623

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

159,920

12,838,378

Methanex Corp.

131,000

7,747,159

Olin Corp. (d)

146,570

4,228,545

PolyOne Corp.

267,383

9,451,989

W.R. Grace & Co. (a)

41,498

4,102,907

 

79,194,251

Containers & Packaging - 0.5%

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (a)

64,136

1,525,795

Packaging Corp. of America

239,671

15,166,381

 

16,692,176

Metals & Mining - 0.6%

Commercial Metals Co.

89,689

1,823,377

Goldcorp, Inc.

94,500

2,049,687

Kinross Gold Corp.

184,000

805,460

New Gold, Inc. (a)

829,500

4,341,746

Osisko Mining Corp. (a)

1,632,600

7,238,923

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

247,894

4,843,849

 

21,103,042

Paper & Forest Products - 0.8%

Boise Cascade Co.

785,921

23,168,951

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

77,861

2,152,078

 

25,321,029

TOTAL MATERIALS

142,310,498

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 0.1%

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.1%

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

75,472

1,945,668

Common Stocks - continued

Shares

Value

UTILITIES - 0.1%

Electric Utilities - 0.1%

ITC Holdings Corp.

23,772

$ 2,277,833

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $2,416,989,528)


3,193,048,848

Nonconvertible Preferred Stocks - 0.2%

 

 

 

 

FINANCIALS - 0.2%

Consumer Finance - 0.1%

Ally Financial, Inc. 7.00% (e)

2,423

2,313,965

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

GMAC Capital Trust I Series 2, 8.125%

140,930

3,768,468

TOTAL NONCONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $4,669,047)


6,082,433

Money Market Funds - 1.7%

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)

17,508,209

17,508,209

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund, 0.11% (b)(c)

39,476,764

39,476,764

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

(Cost $56,984,973)


56,984,973

TOTAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - 101.2%

(Cost $2,478,643,548)

3,256,116,254

NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) - (1.2)%

(39,930,915)

NET ASSETS - 100%

$ 3,216,185,339

Legend

(a) Non-income producing

(b) Affiliated fund that is generally available only to investment companies and other accounts managed by Fidelity Investments. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. A complete unaudited listing of the fund's holdings as of its most recent quarter end is available upon request. In addition, each Fidelity Central Fund's financial statements, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC's website or upon request.

(c) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities on loan.

(d) Security or a portion of the security is on loan at period end.

(e) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the end of the period, the value of these securities amounted to $2,313,965 or 0.1% of net assets.

(f) Security or a portion of the security sold on a delayed delivery basis.

Affiliated Central Funds

Information regarding fiscal year to date income earned by the Fund from investments in Fidelity Central Funds is as follows:

Fund

Income earned

Fidelity Cash Central Fund

$ 81,494

Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund

242,848

Total

$ 324,342

Other Information

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of December 31, 2013, involving the Fund's assets and liabilities carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table below, please refer to the Investment Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs at Reporting Date:

Description

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Investments in Securities:

Equities:

Consumer Discretionary

$ 654,724,659

$ 644,405,582

$ 10,319,077

$ -

Consumer Staples

156,151,630

156,151,630

-

-

Energy

171,072,847

171,072,846

1

-

Financials

490,446,396

456,971,400

33,474,996

-

Health Care

378,480,787

378,480,787

-

-

Industrials

524,713,499

524,713,499

-

-

Information Technology

677,007,464

677,007,464

-

-

Materials

142,310,498

142,310,498

-

-

Telecommunication Services

1,945,668

1,945,668

-

-

Utilities

2,277,833

2,277,833

-

-

Money Market Funds

56,984,973

56,984,973

-

-

Total Investments in Securities:

$ 3,256,116,254

$ 3,212,322,180

$ 43,794,074

$ -

Distribution of investments by country or territory of incorporation, as a percentage of total net assets, is as follows (Unaudited):

United States of America

82.9%

Ireland

3.3%

Bermuda

2.9%

Canada

2.0%

Switzerland

1.4%

Netherlands

1.4%

Japan

1.3%

Others (Individually Less Than 1%)

4.8%

 

100.0%

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Assets

Investment in securities, at value (including securities loaned of $38,968,229) - See accompanying schedule:

Unaffiliated issuers (cost $2,421,658,575)

$ 3,199,131,281

 

Fidelity Central Funds (cost $56,984,973)

56,984,973

 

Total Investments (cost $2,478,643,548)

 

$ 3,256,116,254

Receivable for investments sold
Regular delivery

 

12,190,525

Delayed delivery

 

667,900

Receivable for fund shares sold

3,800,217

Dividends receivable

1,664,589

Interest receivable

2,217

Distributions receivable from Fidelity Central Funds

12,718

Prepaid expenses

6,729

Other receivables

192,408

Total assets

3,274,653,557

 

 

 

Liabilities

Payable to custodian bank

$ 145,349

Payable for investments purchased

5,877,075

Payable for fund shares redeemed

10,055,405

Accrued management fee

1,444,264

Distribution and service plan fees payable

683,394

Other affiliated payables

714,420

Other payables and accrued expenses

71,547

Collateral on securities loaned, at value

39,476,764

Total liabilities

58,468,218

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

Net Assets consist of:

 

Paid in capital

$ 2,397,576,482

Accumulated net investment loss

(38,431)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

41,174,415

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

777,472,873

Net Assets

$ 3,216,185,339

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Assets and Liabilities - continued

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Calculation of Maximum Offering Price

Class A:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($1,079,380,484 ÷ 51,936,808 shares)

$ 20.78

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $20.78)

$ 22.05

Class T:
Net Asset Value
and redemption price per share ($461,204,941 ÷ 22,477,922 shares)

$ 20.52

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/96.50 of $20.52)

$ 21.26

Class B:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($35,769,736 ÷ 1,822,206 shares)A

$ 19.63

 

 

 

Class C:
Net Asset Value
and offering price per share ($301,398,155 ÷ 15,372,745 shares)A

$ 19.61

 

 

 

Institutional Class:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($1,326,259,791 ÷ 62,688,010 shares)

$ 21.16

 

 

 

Class Z:
Net Asset Value
, offering price and redemption price per share ($12,172,232 ÷ 576,492 shares)

$ 21.11

A Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Operations

 

Year ended December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Investment Income

 

 

Dividends

 

$ 33,010,678

Interest

 

2,476

Income from Fidelity Central Funds

 

324,342

Total income

 

33,337,496

 

 

 

Expenses

Management fee

$ 15,984,348

Transfer agent fees

7,547,784

Distribution and service plan fees

7,644,995

Accounting and security lending fees

859,733

Custodian fees and expenses

146,793

Independent trustees' compensation

15,005

Registration fees

167,866

Audit

104,497

Legal

8,160

Interest

916

Miscellaneous

26,257

Total expenses before reductions

32,506,354

Expense reductions

(289,210)

32,217,144

Net investment income (loss)

1,120,352

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities:

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

438,698,617

Foreign currency transactions

(46,366)

Total net realized gain (loss)

 

438,652,251

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

436,422,442

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

(2,767)

Total change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

436,419,675

Net gain (loss)

875,071,926

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 876,192,278

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Statements - continued

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Year ended
December 31, 2013

Year ended
December 31, 2012

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 1,120,352

$ 10,906,709

Net realized gain (loss)

438,652,251

233,160,212

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

436,419,675

142,230,013

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

876,192,278

386,296,934

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

(1,289,944)

(1,913,985)

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain

(369,932,739)

(125,035,080)

Total distributions

(371,222,683)

(126,949,065)

Share transactions - net increase (decrease)

148,580,983

(729,148,287)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

653,550,578

(469,800,418)

 

 

 

Net Assets

Beginning of period

2,562,634,761

3,032,435,179

End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $38,431 and accumulated net investment loss of $30,626, respectively)

$ 3,216,185,339

$ 2,562,634,761

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class A

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

$ 10.30

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  .01

  .07

  (.05)

  (.02)

  - H

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.99

  2.22

  (1.83)

  3.78

  3.93

Total from investment operations

  6.00

  2.29

  (1.88)

  3.76

  3.93

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.65)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.06)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.78

$ 17.43

$ 16.02

$ 17.90

$ 14.17

Total Return A,B

  35.43%

  14.41%

  (10.50)%

  26.56%

  38.17%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,G

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.10%

  1.15%

  1.16%

  1.16%

  1.18%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.09%

  1.13%

  1.15%

  1.15%

  1.17%

Net investment income (loss)

  .06%

  .38%

  (.27)%

  (.13)%

  -% F

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,079,380

$ 929,707

$ 1,323,551

$ 1,525,295

$ 790,594

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount represents less than .01%.

G Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

H Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class T

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

$ 10.26

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.03)

  .03

  (.08)

  (.05)

  (.03)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.92

  2.20

  (1.83)

  3.76

  3.91

Total from investment operations

  5.89

  2.23

  (1.91)

  3.71

  3.88

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.60)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.03)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 20.52

$ 17.23

$ 15.88

$ 17.79

$ 14.11

Total Return A,B

  35.23%

  14.16%

  (10.74)%

  26.31%

  37.82%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.32%

  1.35%

  1.35%

  1.37%

  1.42%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.31%

  1.33%

  1.34%

  1.37%

  1.41%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.16)%

  .18%

  (.46)%

  (.34)%

  (.23)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 461,205

$ 388,598

$ 420,604

$ 523,899

$ 416,952

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the sales charges.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class B

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.14)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.12

  (1.77)

  3.66

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.53

  2.06

  (1.94)

  3.53

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.45)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.63

$ 16.55

$ 15.37

$ 17.31

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.42%

  13.52%

  (11.21)%

  25.58%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.91%

  1.96%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.89%

  1.88%

  1.90%

  1.91%

  1.95%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.74)%

  (.38)%

  (1.02)%

  (.88)%

  (.78)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 35,770

$ 43,996

$ 57,534

$ 83,330

$ 73,184

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class C

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

$ 10.07

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) C

  (.13)

  (.06)

  (.17)

  (.13)

  (.09)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  5.67

  2.13

  (1.76)

  3.67

  3.83

Total from investment operations

  5.54

  2.07

  (1.93)

  3.54

  3.74

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.51)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  -

Net asset value, end of period

$ 19.61

$ 16.58

$ 15.39

$ 17.32

$ 13.81

Total Return A,B

  34.47%

  13.57%

  (11.14)%

  25.65%

  37.14%

Ratios to Average Net Assets D,F

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  1.85%

  1.88%

  1.87%

  1.88%

  1.94%

Expenses net of all reductions

  1.84%

  1.86%

  1.86%

  1.88%

  1.93%

Net investment income (loss)

  (.69)%

  (.35)%

  (.98)%

  (.85)%

  (.76)%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 301,398

$ 233,542

$ 258,215

$ 299,688

$ 217,164

Portfolio turnover rate E

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Total returns do not include the effect of the contingent deferred sales charge.

C Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

D Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Institutional Class

Years ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Selected Per-Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

$ 10.39

Income from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) B

  .06

  .11

  - F

  .02

  .03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  6.09

  2.26

  (1.87)

  3.82

  3.98

Total from investment operations

  6.15

  2.37

  (1.87)

  3.84

  4.01

Distributions from net investment income

  (.02)

  (.04)

  -

  -

  -

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.67)

  (.88)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Total distributions

  (2.69)

  (.92)

  -

  (.03)

  (.09)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.16

$ 17.70

$ 16.25

$ 18.12

$ 14.31

Total Return A

  35.81%

  14.67%

  (10.32)%

  26.86%

  38.55%

Ratios to Average Net Assets C,E

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses before reductions

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .89%

  .90%

  .90%

  .90%

  .95%

Expenses net of all reductions

  .88%

  .88%

  .89%

  .90%

  .94%

Net investment income (loss)

  .28%

  .63%

  (.02)%

  .13%

  .23%

Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 1,326,260

$ 966,792

$ 972,531

$ 950,940

$ 535,875

Portfolio turnover rate D

  134%

  186%

  80%

  42%

  60%

A Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

B Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

C Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

D Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

E Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

F Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights - Class Z

Year ended December 31,

2013 G

Selected Per-Share Data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 21.33

Income from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) D

  .04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

  2.26

Total from investment operations

  2.30

Distributions from net investment income

  (.08)

Distributions from net realized gain

  (2.44)

Total distributions

  (2.52)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 21.11

Total Return B,C

  11.35%

Ratios to Average Net Assets E,H

 

Expenses before reductions

  .65% A

Expenses net of fee waivers, if any

  .65% A

Expenses net of all reductions

  .64% A

Net investment income (loss)

  .52% A

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$ 12,172

Portfolio turnover rate F

  134%

A Annualized

B Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

C Total returns would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reduced during the applicable periods shown.

D Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

E Fees and expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds are not included in the Fund's expense ratio. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

F Amount does not include the portfolio activity of any underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

G For the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

H Expense ratios reflect operating expenses of the class. Expenses before reductions do not reflect amounts reimbursed by the investment adviser or reductions from brokerage service arrangements or reductions from other expense offset arrangements and do not represent the amount paid by the class during periods when reimbursements or reductions occur. Expense ratios before reductions for start-up periods may not be representative of longer-term operating periods. Expenses net of fee waivers reflect expenses after reimbursement by the investment adviser but prior to reductions from brokerage service arrangements or other expense offset arrangements. Expenses net of all reductions represent the net expenses paid by the class.

See accompanying notes which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

For the period ended December 31, 2013

1. Organization.

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund) is a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I (the Trust) and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund commenced sale of Class Z shares on August 13, 2013. The Fund offers Class A, Class T, Class C, Institutional Class and Class Z shares, each of which, along with Class B shares, has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Class B shares are closed to new accounts and additional purchases, except for exchanges and reinvestments. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect that class. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares after a holding period of seven years from the initial date of purchase.

2. Investments in Fidelity Central Funds.

The Fund invests in Fidelity Central Funds, which are open-end investment companies generally available only to other investment companies and accounts managed by the investment adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's Schedule of Investments lists each of the Fidelity Central Funds held as of period end, if any, as an investment of the Fund, but does not include the underlying holdings of each Fidelity Central Fund. As an Investing Fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of the underlying Fidelity Central Funds.

The Money Market Central Funds seek preservation of capital and current income and are managed by Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), an affiliate of the investment adviser. Annualized expenses of the Money Market Central Funds as of their most recent shareholder report date are less than .01%.

A complete unaudited list of holdings for each Fidelity Central Fund is available upon request or at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the financial statements of the Fidelity Central Funds, which are not covered by the Fund's Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, are available on the SEC website or upon request.

3. Significant Accounting Policies.

The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of

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the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Investment Valuation. Investments are valued as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the last calendar day of the period. In accordance with valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund attempts to obtain prices from one or more third party pricing vendors or brokers to value its investments. When current market prices, quotations or currency exchange rates are not readily available or reliable, investments will be fair valued in good faith by the Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) Fair Value Committee (the Committee), in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. Factors used in determining fair value vary by investment type and may include market or investment specific events. The frequency with which these procedures are used cannot be predicted and they may be utilized to a significant extent. The Committee oversees the Fund's valuation policies and procedures and is responsible for approving and reporting to the Board all fair value determinations.

The Fund categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value its investments into a disclosure hierarchy consisting of three levels as shown below:

Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, etc.)

Level 3 - unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions based on the best information available)

Valuation techniques used to value the Fund's investments by major category are as follows:

Equity securities, including restricted securities, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by a third party pricing vendor on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are generally categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. For foreign equity securities, when market or security specific events arise, comparisons to the valuation of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), futures contracts, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and certain indexes as well as quoted prices for similar securities may be used and would be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. For equity securities, including restricted securities, where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and these securities may be categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

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Investment Valuation - continued

Investments in open-end mutual funds, including the Fidelity Central Funds, are valued at their closing net asset value (NAV) each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The aggregate value of investments by input level, as of December 31, 2013, is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Currency. The Fund may use foreign currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Gains and losses from these transactions may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts' terms.

Foreign-denominated assets, including investment securities, and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and dividends received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on investments are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain (loss) are disclosed separately.

Investment Transactions and Income. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund's investment holdings and NAV include trades executed through the end of the last business day of the period. The NAV per share for processing shareholder transactions is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and includes trades executed through the end of the prior business day. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds received from litigation. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Subsequent to ex-dividend date the Fund determines the components of these distributions, based upon receipt of tax filings or other correspondence relating to the underlying investment. Interest income and distributions from the Fidelity Central Funds are accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld where recovery of such taxes is uncertain.

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Class Allocations and Expenses. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated daily on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Each class differs with respect to transfer agent and distribution and service plan fees incurred. Certain expense reductions may also differ by class. For the reporting period, the allocated portion of income and expenses to each class as a percent of its average net assets may vary due to the timing of recording these transactions in relation to fluctuating net assets of the classes. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are charged to that fund. Expenses attributable to more than one fund are allocated among the respective funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.

Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders. Each year, the Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, including distributing substantially all of its taxable income and realized gains. As a result, no provision for U.S. Federal income taxes is required. As of December 31, 2013, the Fund did not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the financial statements; nor is the Fund aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Fund files a U.S. federal tax return, in addition to state and local tax returns as required. The Fund's federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund's understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests.

Distributions are declared and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are declared separately for each class. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. In addition, the Fund claimed a portion of the payment made to redeeming shareholders as a distribution for income tax purposes.

Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Capital accounts are not adjusted for temporary book-tax differences which will reverse in a subsequent period.

Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC), market discount, partnerships, equity-debt classifications and losses deferred due to wash sales.

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Income Tax Information and Distributions to Shareholders - continued

The federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of period end were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation

$ 788,189,175

Gross unrealized depreciation

(17,596,725)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities and other investments

$ 770,592,450

 

 

Tax Cost

$ 2,485,523,804

The tax-based components of distributable earnings as of period end were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

$ 10,982,094

Undistributed long-term capital gain

$ 42,178,979

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

$ 770,592,617

Capital loss carryforwards are only available to offset future capital gains of the Fund to the extent provided by regulations and may be limited. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act), the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period and such capital losses are required to be used prior to any losses that expire.

Capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

Fiscal year of expiration

 

2016

$ (5,106,402)

The Fund acquired $5,106,402 of capital loss carryforward as part of a merger in a prior period. The losses acquired that will be available to offset future capital gains of the Fund will be limited to approximately $1,702,134 per year.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Ordinary Income

$ 43,111,988

$ 1,913,985

Long-term Capital Gains

328,110,695

125,035,080

Total

$ 371,222,683

$ 126,949,065

Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities. During the period, the Fund transacted in securities on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The

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price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract's terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

Restricted Securities. The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

4. Purchases and Sales of Investments.

Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $3,765,855,255 and $3,999,953,629, respectively.

5. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

Management Fee. Fidelity Management & Research Company (the investment adviser) and its affiliates provide the Fund with investment management related services for which the Fund pays a monthly management fee. The management fee is the sum of an individual fund fee rate that is based on an annual rate of .30% of the Fund's average net assets and an annualized group fee rate that averaged .25% during the period. The group fee rate is based upon the average net assets of all the mutual funds advised by the investment adviser, including any mutual funds previously advised by the investment adviser that are currently advised by Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of the investment adviser. The group fee rate decreases as assets under management increase and increases as assets under management decrease. For the reporting period, the total annual management fee rate was .55% of the Fund's average net assets.

Distribution and Service Plan Fees. In accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted separate Distribution and Service Plans for each class of shares. Certain classes pay Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, separate Distribution and Service Fees, each of which is based on an annual percentage of each class' average net assets. In addition, FDC may pay financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund and providing shareholder support services.

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Distribution and Service Plan Fees - continued

For the period, the Distribution and Service Fee rates, total fees and amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Distribution
Fee

Service
Fee

Total Fees

Retained
by FDC

Class A

-%

.25%

$ 2,501,899

$ 47,956

Class T

.25%

.25%

2,104,230

11,570

Class B

.75%

.25%

392,666

295,764

Class C

.75%

.25%

2,646,200

209,806

 

 

 

$ 7,644,995

$ 565,096

Sales Load. FDC may receive a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% for selling Class A shares and 3.50% for selling Class T shares, some of which is paid to financial intermediaries for selling shares of the Fund. Depending on the holding period, FDC may receive contingent deferred sales charges levied on Class A, Class T, Class B, and Class C redemptions. The deferred sales charges range from 5.00% to 1.00% for Class B shares, 1.00% for Class C shares, 1.00% for certain purchases of Class A shares and .25% for certain purchases of Class T shares.

For the period, sales charge amounts retained by FDC were as follows:

 

Retained
by FDC

Class A

$ 174,696

Class T

30,237

Class B*

31,536

Class C*

12,612

 

$ 249,081

* When Class B and Class C shares are initially sold, FDC pays commissions from its own resources to financial intermediaries through which the sales are made.

Transfer Agent Fees. Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., (FIIOC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, is the transfer, dividend disbursing and shareholder servicing agent for each class of the Fund. FIIOC receives account fees and asset-based fees that vary according to the account size and type of account of the shareholders of the respective classes of the Fund, except for Class Z. FIIOC receives an asset-based fee of Class Z's average net assets. FIIOC pays for typesetting, printing and mailing of shareholder reports, except proxy statements.

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Transfer Agent Fees - continued

For the period, transfer agent fees for each class were as follows:

 

Amount

% of
Average
Net Assets

Class A

$ 2,501,378

.25

Class T

931,890

.22

Class B

118,089

.30

Class C

665,043

.25

Institutional Class

3,330,685

.29

Class Z

699

.05*

 

$ 7,547,784

 

* Annualized

Accounting and Security Lending Fees. Fidelity Service Company, Inc. (FSC), an affiliate of the investment adviser, maintains the Fund's accounting records. The accounting fee is based on the level of average net assets for each month. Under a separate contract, FSC administers the security lending program. The security lending fee is based on the number and duration of lending transactions.

Brokerage Commissions. The Fund placed a portion of its portfolio transactions with brokerage firms which are affiliates of the investment adviser. Brokerage commissions are included in net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. The commissions paid to these affiliated firms were $9,816 for the period.

Interfund Lending Program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with FMR or other affiliated entities of FMR, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, there were no interfund loans outstanding. The Fund's activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:

Borrower or Lender

Average Loan
Balance

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Interest Expense

Borrower

$ 11,203,250

.37%

$ 916

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6. Committed Line of Credit.

The Fund participates with other funds managed by the investment adviser or an affiliate in a $4.25 billion credit facility (the "line of credit") to be utilized for temporary or emergency purposes to fund shareholder redemptions or for other short-term liquidity purposes. The Fund has agreed to pay commitment fees on its pro-rata portion of the line of credit, which amounted to $6,097 and is reflected in Miscellaneous expenses on the Statement of Operations. During the period, there were no borrowings on this line of credit.

7. Security Lending.

The Fund lends portfolio securities through a lending agent from time to time in order to earn additional income. For equity securities, a lending agent is used and may loan securities to certain qualified borrowers, including Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM), a broker-dealer affiliated with the Fund. On the settlement date of the loan, the Fund receives collateral (in the form of U.S. Treasury obligations, letters of credit and/or cash) against the loaned securities and maintains collateral in an amount not less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. If the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Fund may apply collateral received from the borrower against the obligation. The Fund may experience delays and costs in recovering the securities loaned. Any cash collateral received is invested in the Fidelity Securities Lending Cash Central Fund. The value of loaned securities and cash collateral at period end are disclosed on the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At period end, there were no security loans outstanding with FCM. Security lending income represents the income earned on investing cash collateral, less rebates paid to borrowers and any lending agent fees associated with the loan, plus any premium payments received for lending certain types of securities. Security lending income is presented in the Statement of Operations as a component of income from Fidelity Central Funds. Total security lending income during the period amounted to $242,848, including $13,119 from securities loaned to FCM.

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8. Expense Reductions.

The investment adviser voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Class A, Class T, Class B, Class C and Institutional Class operating expenses. During the period, this reimbursement reduced expenses as follows:

 

Reimbursement

 

 

Class A

$ 4,727

Class T

1,992

Class B

171

Class C

1,277

Institutional Class

5,759

 

$ 13,926

Commissions paid to certain brokers with whom the investment adviser, or its affiliates, places trades on behalf of the Fund include an amount in addition to trade execution, which may be rebated back to the Fund to offset certain expenses. This amount totaled $275,225 for the period. In addition, through arrangements with the Fund's custodian, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce the Fund's expenses. During the period, these credits reduced the Fund's custody expenses by $59.

9. Distributions to Shareholders.

Distributions to shareholders of each class were as follows:

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

From net investment income

 

 

Institutional Class

$ 1,249,112

$ 1,913,985

Class Z

40,832

-

Total

$ 1,289,944

$ 1,913,985

From net realized gain

 

 

Class A

$ 125,442,051

$ 45,477,477

Class T

52,991,988

19,107,017

Class B

4,308,484

2,284,191

Class C

34,687,156

11,934,510

Institutional Class

151,259,727

46,231,885

Class Z

1,243,333

-

Total

$ 369,932,739

$ 125,035,080

A Distributions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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10. Share Transactions.

Transactions for each class of shares were as follows:

 

Shares

Dollars

Years ended December 31,

2013A

2012

2013A

2012

Class A

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,210,037

13,667,395

$ 143,776,708

$ 238,850,934

Reinvestment of distributions

6,013,583

2,506,427

118,265,815

42,859,902

Shares redeemed

(14,639,553)

(45,454,317)

(290,306,598)

(789,341,888)

Net increase (decrease)

(1,415,933)

(29,280,495)

$ (28,264,075)

$ (507,631,052)

Class T

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,421,868

3,527,446

$ 65,713,261

$ 61,068,430

Reinvestment of distributions

2,594,670

1,072,407

50,391,644

18,134,396

Shares redeemed

(6,085,831)

(8,536,501)

(118,808,570)

(147,707,318)

Net increase (decrease)

(69,293)

(3,936,648)

$ (2,703,665)

$ (68,504,492)

Class B

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

52,062

46,541

$ 993,754

$ 777,999

Reinvestment of distributions

216,922

130,661

4,022,154

2,123,240

Shares redeemed

(1,104,943)

(1,262,788)

(20,537,133)

(21,119,676)

Net increase (decrease)

(835,959)

(1,085,586)

$ (15,521,225)

$ (18,218,437)

Class C

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,973,338

1,456,138

$ 37,377,384

$ 24,388,070

Reinvestment of distributions

1,679,447

653,779

31,189,689

10,636,987

Shares redeemed

(2,368,494)

(4,803,300)

(44,439,000)

(80,054,915)

Net increase (decrease)

1,284,291

(2,693,383)

$ 24,128,073

$ (45,029,858)

Institutional Class

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

15,290,294

14,326,778

$ 308,652,024

$ 254,086,166

Reinvestment of distributions

7,025,405

2,506,041

140,724,124

43,613,938

Shares redeemed

(14,242,562)

(22,067,425)

(291,398,892)

(387,464,552)

Net increase (decrease)

8,073,137

(5,234,606)

$ 157,977,256

$ (89,764,448)

Class Z

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

526,962

-

$ 12,000,131

$ -

Reinvestment of distributions

63,857

-

1,284,165

-

Shares redeemed

(14,327)

-

(319,677)

-

Net increase (decrease)

576,492

-

$ 12,964,619

$ -

A Share transactions for Class Z are for the period August 13, 2013 (commencement of sale of shares) to December 31, 2013.

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11. Other.

The Fund's organizational documents provide former and current trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Series I and Shareholders of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the Fund), a fund of Fidelity Advisor Series I, including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2013, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund as of December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 18, 2014

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Trustees and Officers

The Trustees, Member of the Advisory Board, and officers of the trust and fund, as applicable, are listed below. The Board of Trustees governs the fund and is responsible for protecting the interests of shareholders. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the fund's activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the fund, oversee management of the risks associated with such activities and contractual arrangements, and review the fund's performance. Except for James C. Curvey, Ned C. Lautenbach, Ronald P. O'Hanley, and William S. Stavropoulos, each of the Trustees oversees 173 funds. Mr. Curvey oversees 396 funds. Mr. Lautenbach, Mr. O'Hanley, and Mr. Stavropoulos each oversees 247 funds.

The Trustees hold office without limit in time except that (a) any Trustee may resign; (b) any Trustee may be removed by written instrument, signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal; (c) any Trustee who requests to be retired or who has become incapacitated by illness or injury may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of shareholders by a two-thirds vote of the outstanding voting securities of the trust. Each Trustee who is not an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the trust and the fund (Independent Trustee), shall retire not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs. The Independent Trustees may waive this mandatory retirement age policy with respect to individual Trustees. The officers and Advisory Board Member hold office without limit in time, except that any officer and Advisory Board Member may resign or may be removed by a vote of a majority of the Trustees at any regular meeting or any special meeting of the Trustees. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the past five years.

Experience, Skills, Attributes, and Qualifications of the Fund's Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee has adopted a statement of policy that describes the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills that are necessary and desirable for potential Independent Trustee candidates (Statement of Policy). The Board believes that each Trustee satisfied at the time he or she was initially elected or appointed a Trustee, and continues to satisfy, the standards contemplated by the Statement of Policy. The Governance and Nominating Committee also engages professional search firms to help identify potential Independent Trustee candidates who have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills consistent with the Statement of Policy. From time to time, additional criteria based on the composition and skills of the current Independent Trustees, as well as experience or skills that may be appropriate in light of future changes to board composition, business conditions, and regulatory or other developments, have also been considered by the professional search firms and the Governance and Nominating Committee. In addition, the Board takes into account the Trustees' commitment and participation in Board and committee meetings, as well as their leadership of standing and ad hoc committees throughout their tenure.

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Trustees and Officers - continued

In determining that a particular Trustee was and continues to be qualified to serve as a Trustee, the Board has considered a variety of criteria, none of which, in isolation, was controlling. The Board believes that, collectively, the Trustees have balanced and diverse experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills, which allow the Board to operate effectively in governing the fund and protecting the interests of shareholders. Information about the specific experience, skills, attributes, and qualifications of each Trustee, which in each case led to the Board's conclusion that the Trustee should serve (or continue to serve) as a trustee of the fund, is provided below.

Board Structure and Oversight Function. James C. Curvey is an interested person (as defined in the 1940 Act) and currently serves as Chairman. The Trustees have determined that an interested Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders because an interested Chairman has a personal and professional stake in the quality and continuity of services provided to the fund. Independent Trustees exercise their informed business judgment to appoint an individual of their choosing to serve as Chairman, regardless of whether the Trustee happens to be independent or a member of management. The Independent Trustees have determined that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serve as Chairman and that a key structural component for assuring that they are in a position to do so is for the Independent Trustees to constitute a substantial majority for the Board. The Independent Trustees also regularly meet in executive session. Ned C. Lautenbach serves as Chairman of the Independent Trustees and as such (i) acts as a liaison between the Independent Trustees and management with respect to matters important to the Independent Trustees and (ii) with management prepares agendas for Board meetings.

Fidelity funds are overseen by different Boards of Trustees. The fund's Board oversees Fidelity's equity and high income funds and another Board oversees Fidelity's investment-grade bond, money market, and asset allocation funds. The asset allocation funds may invest in Fidelity funds overseen by the fund's Board. The use of separate Boards, each with its own committee structure, allows the Trustees of each group of Fidelity funds to focus on the unique issues of the funds they oversee, including common research, investment, and operational issues. On occasion, the separate Boards establish joint committees to address issues of overlapping consequences for the Fidelity funds overseen by each Board.

The Trustees operate using a system of committees to facilitate the timely and efficient consideration of all matters of importance to the Trustees, the fund, and fund shareholders and to facilitate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and oversight of the fund's activities and associated risks. The Board, acting through its committees, has charged FMR and its affiliates with (i) identifying events or circumstances the occurrence of which could have demonstrably adverse effects on the fund's business and/or reputation; (ii) implementing processes and controls to lessen the possibility that such events or circumstances occur or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur; and (iii) creating and maintaining a system designed to evaluate continuously business and market conditions in order to facilitate the identification and implementation processes described in (i) and (ii) above. Because the day-to-day operations and activities of the fund are carried out by or through FMR, its affiliates and other service providers, the fund's exposure to risks is mitigated but not eliminated by the processes overseen by the Trustees. While each of the Board's committees has responsibility for overseeing different aspects of the fund's activities, oversight is exercised primarily through the Operations, Audit, and Compliance Committees. In addition, the Independent Trustees have worked with FMR to enhance the Board's oversight of investment and financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, technology risks, and operational risks, including the development of additional risk reporting to the Board. For example, a working group comprised of Independent Trustees and FMR has worked and continues to work to review the Fidelity funds' valuation-related activities, reporting and risk management. Appropriate personnel, including but not limited to the fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), FMR's internal auditor, the independent accountants, the fund's Treasurer and portfolio management personnel, make periodic reports to the Board's committees, as appropriate, including an annual review of FMR's risk management program for the Fidelity funds. The responsibilities of each standing committee, including their oversight responsibilities, are described further under "Standing Committees of the Fund's Trustees."

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The fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes more information about the Trustees. To request a free copy, call Fidelity at 1-877-208-0098.

Interested Trustees*:

Correspondence intended for each Trustee who is an interested person may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

James C. Curvey (1935)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2007

Trustee

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

 

Mr. Curvey also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Curvey is a Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2009-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Co. (2009-present) and Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. (2007-present). Mr. Curvey is also Vice Chairman (2007-present) and Director of FMR LLC. In addition, Mr. Curvey serves as an Overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Trustees of Villanova University. Previously, Mr. Curvey was the Vice Chairman (2006-2007) and Director (2000-2007) of FMR Corp.

Ronald P. O'Hanley (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. O'Hanley also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. He is Director of Fidelity SelectCo, LLC (2013-present), FMR Co., Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (2010-present), Director of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present), President of Fidelity Asset Management and Corporate Services and a Member of Fidelity's Executive Committee (2010-present). Previously, Mr. O'Hanley served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon Asset Management (2007-2010). Mr. O'Hanley also served as Vice Chairman of Bank New York Mellon Corp. and a member of that firm's Executive Committee. Prior to the 2007 merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation, he was Vice Chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation and President and Chief Executive Officer of Mellon Asset Management. He joined Mellon in February 1997. Mr. O'Hanley currently serves as Chairman of the Boston Public Library Foundation Board of Directors and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Biological Laboratory and the Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University. Mr. O'Hanley also chairs the Council on Asset Management for the Financial Services Roundtable and is a member of the Board of Directors of Institutional Investor's U.S. Institute.

* Trustees have been determined to be "Interested Trustees" by virtue of, among other things, their affiliation with the trust or various entities under common control with FMR.

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

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Independent Trustees:

Correspondence intended for each Independent Trustee (that is, the Trustees other than the Interested Trustees) may be sent to Fidelity Investments, P.O. Box 55235, Boston, Massachusetts 02205-5235.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupations and Other Relevant Experience+

Dennis J. Dirks (1948)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Mr. Dirks also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in May 2003, Mr. Dirks was Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). He also served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board member of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and President and Board member of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). In addition, Mr. Dirks served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Government Securities Clearing Corporation, Chief Executive Officer and Board member of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Clearing Corporation, as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of Manhattan College (2005-2008), and as a Trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of AHRC of Nassau County (2006-2008). Mr. Dirks is a member of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) Governing Council (2010-present) and Board of Directors for The Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. (2009-present).

Alan J. Lacy (1953)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Lacy also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lacy serves as Senior Adviser (2007-present) of Oak Hill Capital Partners, L.P. (private equity). Mr. Lacy also served as Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) and Vice Chairman (2005-2006) of Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. (retail). In addition, Mr. Lacy serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (restaurant and entertainment complexes, 2010-present), Earth Fare, Inc. (retail grocery, 2012-present), The Hillman Companies, Inc. (hardware wholesalers, 2010-present), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (global pharmaceuticals, 2008-present). Mr. Lacy is a member of the Board of Trustees of The National Parks Conservation Association (2006-present). Previously, Mr. Lacy served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association (2008-2011) and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Union Company (global money transfer, 2006-2011).

Ned C. Lautenbach (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2000

Trustee

Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Lautenbach also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lautenbach currently serves as the Lead Director of the Eaton Corporation Board of Directors (diversified industrial, 1997-present). Mr. Lautenbach is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida (2012-present) and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (1994-present). Previously, Mr. Lautenbach was a Partner/Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment, 1998-2010), as well as a Director of Sony Corporation (2006-2007).

Joseph Mauriello (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Mauriello also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Prior to his retirement in January 2006, Mr. Mauriello served in numerous senior management positions including Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (2004-2005), and Vice Chairman of Financial Services (2002-2004) of KPMG LLP US (professional services, 1965-2005). Mr. Mauriello currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of XL Group plc. (global insurance and re-insurance, 2006-present). Previously, Mr. Mauriello served as a Director of the Hamilton Funds of the Bank of New York (2006-2007) and of Arcadia Resources Inc. (health care services and products, 2007-2012).

Robert W. Selander (1950)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Trustee

 

Mr. Selander also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Previously, Mr. Selander served as a Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds (2011), and Executive Vice Chairman (2010), Chief Executive Officer (2009-2010), and President and Chief Executive Officer (1997-2009) of Mastercard, Inc.

Cornelia M. Small (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Trustee

 

Ms. Small also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Ms. Small is a member of the Board of Directors (2009-present) and Chair of the Investment Committee (2010-present) of the Teagle Foundation. Ms. Small also serves on the Investment Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (2008-present). Previously, Ms. Small served as Chairperson (2002-2008) and a member of the Investment Committee and Chairperson (2008-2012) and a member of the Board of Trustees of Smith College. In addition, Ms. Small served as Chief Investment Officer, Director of Global Equity Investments, and a member of the Board of Directors of Scudder, Stevens & Clark and Scudder Kemper Investments.

William S. Stavropoulos (1939)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2002

Trustee

Vice Chairman of the Independent Trustees

 

Mr. Stavropoulos also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Stavropoulos serves as President and Founder of the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons (2007-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of The Dow Chemical Company, where he previously served in numerous senior management positions, including President, CEO (1995-2000; 2002-2004), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2000-2006), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1990-2006). Currently, Mr. Stavropoulos is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Univar Inc. (global distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals), a Director of Teradata Corporation (data warehousing and technology solutions), and Maersk Inc. (industrial conglomerate), and a member of the Advisory Board for Metalmark Capital LLC (private equity investment, 2005-present). Mr. Stavropoulos is an operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (private equity investment). In addition, Mr. Stavropoulos is a member of the University of Notre Dame Advisory Council for the College of Science, a Trustee of the Rollin L. Gerstacker Foundation, and a Director of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Previously, Mr. Stavropoulos served as a Director of Chemical Financial Corporation (bank holding company, 1993-2012) and Tyco International, Ltd. (multinational manufacturing and services, 2007-2012).

David M. Thomas (1949)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Trustee

 

Mr. Thomas also serves as Trustee of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Thomas serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Home and Security (home and security products, 2011-present), and as a member of the Board of Directors of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (marketing communication, 2004-present). Previously, Mr. Thomas served as Executive Chairman (2005-2006) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2000-2005) of IMS Health, Inc. (pharmaceutical and healthcare information solutions), and a Director of Fortune Brands, Inc. (consumer products, 2000-2011).

+ The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupation during the last five years and other information relating to the experience, attributes, and skills relevant to each Trustee's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, which led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee for the fund.

Advisory Board Member and Officers:

Correspondence intended for each officer and Peter S. Lynch may be sent to Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. Officers appear below in alphabetical order.

Name, Year of Birth; Principal Occupation

Peter S. Lynch (1944)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2003

Member of the Advisory Board

 

Mr. Lynch also serves as Member of the Advisory Board of other Fidelity funds. Mr. Lynch is Vice Chairman and a Director of FMR and FMR Co., Inc. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a Trustee of Boston College and as the Chairman of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. Previously, Mr. Lynch served on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors (1997-2006).

Elizabeth Paige Baumann (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer

 

Ms. Baumann also serves as AML Officer of other funds. She is Chief AML Officer of FMR LLC (2012-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Ms. Baumann served as Vice President and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (2007-2012).

William C. Coffey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Assistant Secretary

 

Mr. Coffey also serves as Assistant Secretary of other funds. He is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of FMR LLC (2010-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Coffey served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2005-2009).

Jonathan Davis (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Davis also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Davis is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Davis served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of FMR LLC (2003-2010).

Adrien E. Deberghes (1967)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Deberghes also serves as an officer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present). Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Deberghes was Senior Vice President of Mutual Fund Administration at State Street Corporation (2007-2008), Senior Director of Mutual Fund Administration at Investors Bank & Trust (2005-2007), and Director of Finance for Dunkin' Brands (2000-2005).

Stephanie J. Dorsey (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2010

Assistant Treasurer

 

Ms. Dorsey also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2008-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Dorsey served as Treasurer (2004-2008) of the JPMorgan Mutual Funds and Vice President (2004-2008) of JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Scott C. Goebel (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

 

Mr. Goebel serves as Secretary and CLO of other funds. Mr. Goebel also serves as Secretary of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2010-present) and Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC) (2010-present); General Counsel, Secretary, and Senior Vice President of FMR (2008-present) and FMR Co., Inc. (2008-present); Chief Legal Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (2008-present) and Assistant Secretary of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2008-present), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2008-present). Previously, Mr. Goebel served as Secretary and CLO of other Fidelity funds (2008-2013), Assistant Secretary of FIMM (2008-2010), FRAC (2008-2010), and certain funds (2007-2008); and as Vice President and Secretary of Fidelity Distributors Corporation (FDC) (2005-2007). Mr. Goebel has been employed by FMR LLC or an affiliate since 2001.

Joseph A. Hanlon (1968)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Mr. Hanlon also serves as Chief Compliance Officer of other funds. Mr. Hanlon serves as Compliance Officer of FMR, FMR Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM), Fidelity Research and Analysis Company (FRAC), and Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) (2009-present), as Senior Vice President of the Fidelity Asset Management Division (2009-present), and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Hanlon served as Compliance Officer of Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Inc. (2009-2013), Strategic Advisers, Inc. (2009-2013), and Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2009-2013).

Bruce T. Herring (1965)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2006

Vice President of certain Equity Funds

 

Mr. Herring also serves as Vice President of other funds. He serves as Chief Investment Officer of Fidelity Global Asset Allocation (GAA) (2013-present), Group Chief Investment Officer of FMR, and President of Fidelity Research & Analysis Company (2010-present). Previously, Mr. Herring served as Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc. (2010-2013), Vice President (2005-2006) and Senior Vice President (2006-2007) of Fidelity Management & Research Company, Vice President of FMR Co., Inc. (2001-2007), and as a portfolio manager for Fidelity U.S. Equity Funds.

Brian B. Hogan (1964)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2009

Vice President

 

Mr. Hogan also serves as Vice President of other funds. Mr. Hogan serves as President of FMR's Equity Division (2009-present). Previously, Mr. Hogan served as Senior Vice President, Equity Research of FMR (2006-2009) and as a portfolio manager.

Chris Maher (1972)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Maher serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Maher is Vice President of Valuation Oversight and is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Maher served as Vice President of Asset Management Compliance (2013), Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2010-2013), and Vice President of Valuation Oversight (2008-2010).

Christine Reynolds (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

Chief Financial Officer

 

Ms. Reynolds also serves as Chief Financial Officer of other funds. Ms. Reynolds became President of Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) in August 2008. Ms. Reynolds served as Chief Operating Officer of FPCMS (2007-2008). Previously, Ms. Reynolds served as President, Treasurer, and Anti-Money Laundering officer of the Fidelity funds (2004-2007).

Kenneth B. Robins (1969)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2008

President and Treasurer

 

Mr. Robins also serves as an officer of other funds. Mr. Robins serves as Executive Vice President of Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc. (FIMM) (2013-present) and is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2004-present). Previously, Mr. Robins served in other fund officer roles.

Gary W. Ryan (1958)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2005

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Ryan also serves as Assistant Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Ryan is an employee of Fidelity Investments and has served in other fund officer roles. Previously, Mr. Ryan served as Vice President of Fund Reporting in Fidelity Pricing and Cash Management Services (FPCMS) (1999-2005).

Stephen Sadoski (1971)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2012

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Sadoski also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. He is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2012-present) and has served in another fund officer role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Sadoski served as an assistant chief accountant in the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2009-2012) and as a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP (1997-2009).

Stacie M. Smith (1974)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Smith also serves as an officer of other funds. She is an employee of Fidelity Investments (2009-present) and has served in other fund officer roles. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ms. Smith served as Senior Audit Manager of Ernst & Young LLP (1996-2009).

Renee Stagnone (1975)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2013

Deputy Treasurer

 

Ms. Stagnone also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Ms. Stagnone is an employee of Fidelity Investments.

Joseph F. Zambello (1957)

Year of Election or Appointment: 2011

Deputy Treasurer

 

Mr. Zambello also serves as Deputy Treasurer of other funds. Mr. Zambello is an employee of Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Zambello served as Vice President of FMR's Program Management Group (2009-2011) and Vice President of the Transfer Agent Oversight Group (2005-2009).

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Distributions (Unaudited)

The Board of Trustees of Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund voted to pay to shareholders of record at the opening of business on record date, the following distributions per share derived from capital gains realized from sales of portfolio securities:

 

Pay Date

Record Date

Capital Gains

Class Z

02/18/2014

02/14/2014

$0.350

The fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the taxable year ended December 31, 2013, $336,047,431, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

Class Z designates 40% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as qualifying for the dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders.

Class Z designates 51% of the dividends distributed during the fiscal year as amounts which may be taken into account as a dividend for purposes of the maximum rate under section 1(h) (11) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The fund will notify shareholders in January 2014 of amounts for use in preparing 2013 income tax returns.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and Management Fees

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

Each year, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees (together, the Board), votes on the renewal of the management contract and sub-advisory agreements (together, the Advisory Contracts) for the fund. The Board, assisted by the advice of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel, requests and considers a broad range of information relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Contracts throughout the year.

The Board meets regularly and, at each of its meetings, covers an extensive agenda of topics and materials and considers factors that are relevant to its annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts, including the services and support provided to the fund and its shareholders. The Board has established various standing committees, each composed of and chaired by Independent Trustees with varying backgrounds, to which the Board has assigned specific subject matter responsibilities in order to enhance effective decision-making by the Board. The Board, acting directly and through its Committees, requests and receives information concerning the annual consideration of the renewal of the fund's Advisory Contracts. The Board also meets as needed to consider matters specifically related to the Board's annual consideration of the renewal of Advisory Contracts. Members of the Board may also meet with trustees of other Fidelity funds through ad hoc joint committees to discuss certain matters relevant to the Fidelity funds.

At its July 2013 meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined to renew the fund's Advisory Contracts. In reaching its determination, the Board considered all factors it believed relevant, including (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the fund and its shareholders (including the investment performance of the fund); (ii) the competitiveness of the fund's management fee and total expense ratio relative to peer funds; (iii) the total costs of the services to be provided by and the profits to be realized by Fidelity from its relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale exist and would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of fund shareholders.

In considering whether to renew the Advisory Contracts for the fund, the Board reached a determination, with the assistance of fund counsel and Independent Trustees' counsel and through the exercise of its business judgment, that the renewal of the Advisory Contracts was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders and that the compensation payable under the Advisory Contracts was fair and reasonable. The Board's decision to renew the Advisory Contracts was not based on any single factor, but rather was based on a comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year. The Board, in reaching its determination to renew the Advisory Contracts, was aware that shareholders in the fund have a broad range of investment choices available to them, including a wide choice among mutual funds offered by Fidelity's competitors, and that the fund's shareholders, who have the opportunity to review and weigh the disclosure provided by the fund in its prospectus and other public disclosures, have chosen to invest in this fund, which is a part of the Fidelity family of funds.

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Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Board considered the staffing within the investment adviser, Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR), and the sub-advisers (together, the Investment Advisers) as it relates to the fund, including the backgrounds of the fund's investment personnel, and also considered the fund's investment objective, strategies, and related investment philosophy. The Independent Trustees also had discussions with senior management of Fidelity's investment operations and investment groups. The Board considered the structure of the portfolio manager compensation program and whether this structure provides appropriate incentives to act in the best interests of the fund.

Resources Dedicated to Investment Management and Support Services. The Board and the Fund Oversight and Research Committees reviewed the general qualifications and capabilities of the Investment Advisers' investment staff, including its size, education, experience, and resources, as well as the Investment Advisers' approach to recruiting, training, managing, and compensating investment personnel. The Board noted that FMR has continued to increase the resources devoted to non-U.S. offices, including expansion of Fidelity's global investment organization. The Board also noted that Fidelity's analysts have extensive resources, tools and capabilities that allow them to conduct sophisticated quantitative and fundamental analysis, as well as credit analysis of issuers, counterparties and guarantors. Further, the Board believes that Fidelity's investment professionals have sufficient access to global information and data so as to provide competitive investment results over time, and that those professionals also have access to sophisticated tools that permit them to assess portfolio construction and risk and performance attribution characteristics continuously, as well as to transmit new information and research conclusions rapidly around the world. Additionally, in its deliberations, the Board considered the Investment Advisers' trading and risk management capabilities and resources, which are an integral part of the investment management process.

Shareholder and Administrative Services. The Board considered (i) the nature, extent, quality, and cost of advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by the Investment Advisers and their affiliates under the Advisory Contracts and under separate agreements covering transfer agency, pricing and bookkeeping, and securities lending services for the fund; (ii) the nature and extent of the supervision of third party service providers, principally custodians and subcustodians; and (iii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the fund's compliance policies and procedures. The Board also reviewed the allocation of fund brokerage, including allocations to brokers affiliated with the Investment Advisers, the use of brokerage commissions to pay fund expenses, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research services.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

The Board noted that the growth of fund assets over time across the complex allows Fidelity to reinvest in the development of services designed to enhance the value or convenience of the Fidelity funds as investment vehicles. These services include 24-hour access to account information and market information through telephone representatives and over the Internet, investor education materials and asset allocation tools, and the expanded availability of Fidelity Investor Centers.

Investment in a Large Fund Family. The Board considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fidelity fund, including the benefits of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds offering a variety of investment disciplines and providing a large variety of mutual fund investor services. The Board noted that Fidelity had taken, or had made recommendations that resulted in the Fidelity funds taking, a number of actions over the previous year that benefited particular funds, including (i) continuing to dedicate additional resources to investment research and to the support of the senior management team that oversees asset management; (ii) persisting in efforts to enhance Fidelity's global research capabilities; (iii) launching new funds and making other enhancements to meet client needs for global and income-oriented solutions; (iv) continuing to launch dedicated lower cost underlying funds to meet portfolio construction needs related to expanding underlying fund options for Fidelity funds of funds, specifically for the Freedom Fund product lines; (v) rationalizing product lines and gaining increased efficiencies through the mergers of several funds into other funds; (vi) strengthening Fidelity's index fund offerings by reducing investment minimums and adopting or lowering existing expense caps for certain funds and classes; (vii) enhancing Global Asset Allocation product offerings by launching new funds and strategies, including "open architecture" target date funds that utilize affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers; (viii) modifying the eligibility criteria for Institutional Class shares of Advisor funds to increase their marketability to a portion of the defined contribution plan market; (ix) creating a new low-cost retirement share class for certain Advisor funds to appeal to large retirement plans; (x) transitioning the management of certain Fidelity commodity funds to Geode Capital Management LLC, a registered commodity pool operator, while retaining administrative responsibilities for the funds; (xi) reorganizing a number of funds; and (xii) taking steps toward establishing a new Fidelity adviser to manage sector-based funds and products.

Investment Performance. The Board considered whether the fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective, as well as its record of compliance with its investment restrictions and its performance history.

The Board took into account discussions with the Investment Advisers about fund investment performance that occur at Board meetings throughout the year. In this regard the Board noted that as part of regularly scheduled fund reviews and other reports to the Board on fund performance, the Board periodically considers annualized return information for the fund, for different time periods, measured against a securities market index ("benchmark index") and a peer group of mutual funds with similar objectives ("peer group"). In its evaluation of fund investment performance, the Board gave particular attention to information indicating changes in performance of certain Fidelity funds for specific time periods and the Investment Advisers' explanations for any overperformance or, in the case of the fund, underperformance.

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In addition to reviewing absolute and relative fund performance, the Independent Trustees periodically consider the appropriateness of fund performance metrics in evaluating the results achieved.  In general, the Independent Trustees believe that fund performance should be evaluated based on net performance (after fees and expenses) of both the highest performing and lowest performing classes, where applicable, compared to appropriate benchmark indices, over appropriate time periods which may include full market cycles, and compared to peer groups, as applicable, over the same periods, taking into account relevant factors including the following:  general market conditions; issuer-specific information; tactical opportunities for investment; and fund cash flows and other factors.

The Independent Trustees recognize that shareholders evaluate performance on a net basis over their own holding periods, for which one-, three-, and five-year periods are used as a proxy. For this reason, the performance information reviewed by the Board also included net cumulative calendar year total return information for the fund and an appropriate benchmark index and peer group for the most recent one-, three-, and five-year periods, as shown below. Returns are shown compared to the 25th percentile (top of box) and 75th percentile (bottom of box) of the peer universe.

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Board Approval of Investment Advisory Contracts and
Management Fees - continued

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

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The Board has discussed the fund's underperformance with FMR and has engaged with FMR to consider what steps might be taken to remediate the fund's underperformance.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund under the Advisory Contracts should benefit the fund's shareholders.

Competitiveness of Management Fee and Total Expense Ratio. The Board considered the fund's management fee and total expense ratio compared to "mapped groups" of competitive funds and classes. Fidelity creates "mapped groups" by combining similar Lipper investment objective categories that have comparable management fee characteristics. Combining Lipper investment objective categories aids the Board's management fee and total expense ratio comparisons by broadening the competitive group used for comparison and by reducing the number of universes to which various Fidelity funds are compared.

Management Fee. The Board considered two proprietary management fee comparisons for the 12-month periods shown in the chart below. The group of Lipper funds used by the Board for management fee comparisons is referred to below as the "Total Mapped Group." The Total Mapped Group comparison focuses on a fund's standing in terms of gross management fees before expense reimbursements or caps relative to the total universe of funds with comparable investment mandates, regardless of whether their management fee structures also are comparable. Funds with comparable investment mandates offer exposure to similar types of securities. Funds with comparable management fee structures have similar management fee contractual arrangements (e.g., flat rate charged for advisory services, all-inclusive fee rate, etc.). "TMG %" represents the percentage of funds in the Total Mapped Group that had management fees that were lower than the fund's. For example, a TMG % of 11% means that 89% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group had higher management fees than the fund. The "Asset-Size Peer Group" (ASPG) comparison focuses on a fund's standing relative to a subset of non-Fidelity funds within the Total Mapped Group that are similar in size and management fee structure. The ASPG represents at least 15% of the funds in the Total Mapped Group with comparable asset size and management fee structures, subject to a minimum of 50 funds (or all funds in the Total Mapped Group if fewer than 50). Additional information, such as the ASPG quartile in which the fund's management fee ranked, is also included in the chart and considered by the Board.

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Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

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The Board noted that the fund's management fee ranked below the median of its Total Mapped Group and below the median of its ASPG for 2012.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the fund's management fee is fair and reasonable in light of the services that the fund receives and the other factors considered.

Total Expense Ratio. In its review of each class's total expense ratio, the Board considered the fund's management fee as well as other fund or class expenses, as applicable, such as transfer agent fees, pricing and bookkeeping fees, fund-paid 12b-1 fees, and custodial, legal, and audit fees. The Board also noted the effects of any waivers and reimbursements on fees and expenses. As part of its review, the Board also considered the current and historical total expense ratios of each class of the fund compared to competitive fund median expenses. Each class of the fund is compared to those funds and classes in the Total Mapped Group (used by the Board for management fee comparisons) that have a similar sales load structure.

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The Board noted that the total expense ratio of each of Class A, Class B, Class C, and Institutional Class ranked below its competitive median for 2012 and the total expense ratio of Class T ranked above its competitive median for 2012. The Board considered that, in general, various factors can affect total expense ratios. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of Class T was above the competitive median primarily because of higher 12b-1 fees on Class T. Class T has a higher 12b-1 fee, but a lower front-end sales charge, than traditionally priced front-end sales charge classes. The Board considered that Class T is primarily sold load-waived in the retirement plan market where its 0.50% 12b-1 fee is comparable to competing no-load, higher 12b-1 fee classes designed specifically for retirement plans. The Board noted that the fund offers multiple classes, each of which has a different sales load and 12b-1 fee structure, and that the multiple structures are intended to offer a range of pricing options for the intermediary market. The Board also noted that the total expense ratios of the classes vary primarily by the level of their 12b-1 fees, although differences in transfer agent fees may also cause expenses to vary from class to class.

Fees Charged to Other Fidelity Clients. The Board also considered Fidelity fee structures and other information with respect to clients of FMR and its affiliates, such as other mutual funds advised or subadvised by FMR or its affiliates, pension plan clients, and other institutional clients. The Board noted the findings of the 2013 ad hoc joint committee (created with the board of other Fidelity funds), which reviewed and compared Fidelity's institutional investment advisory business with its business of providing services to the Fidelity funds, including the differences in services provided, fees charged, and costs incurred, as well as competition in their respective marketplaces.

Based on its review of total expense ratios and fees charged to other Fidelity clients, the Board concluded that the total expense ratio of each class of the fund was reasonable, although Class T was above the median of the universe presented for comparison, in light of the services that the fund and its shareholders receive and the other factors considered.

Costs of the Services and Profitability. The Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by Fidelity in conducting the business of developing, marketing, distributing, managing, administering and servicing the fund and servicing the fund's shareholders. The Board also considered the level of Fidelity's profits in respect of all the Fidelity funds.

On an annual basis, FMR presents to the Board Fidelity's profitability for the fund. Fidelity calculates the profitability for each fund, as well as aggregate profitability for groups of Fidelity funds and all Fidelity funds, using a series of detailed revenue and cost allocation methodologies which originate with the books and records of Fidelity on which Fidelity's audited financial statements are based. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews any significant changes from the prior year's methodologies.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), independent registered public accounting firm and auditor to Fidelity and certain Fidelity funds, has been engaged annually by the Board as part of the Board's assessment of Fidelity's profitability analysis. PwC's engagement includes the review and assessment of the methodologies used by Fidelity in determining the revenues and expenses attributable to Fidelity's mutual fund business, and completion of agreed-upon procedures surrounding the mathematical accuracy of fund profitability and its conformity to allocation methodologies. After considering PwC's reports issued under the engagement and information provided by Fidelity, the Board concluded that while other allocation methods may also be reasonable, Fidelity's profitability methodologies are reasonable in all material respects.

The Board also reviewed Fidelity's non-fund businesses and fall-out benefits related to the mutual fund business as well as cases where Fidelity's affiliates may benefit from or be related to the fund's business.

The Board considered the costs of the services provided by and the profits realized by Fidelity in connection with the operation of the fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not excessive in the circumstances.

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale in respect of the management of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds (including the fund) have appropriately benefited from any such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board considered the extent to which the fund will benefit from economies of scale through increased services to the fund, through waivers or reimbursements, or through fee or expense reductions. The Board also noted that in 2009, it and the board of other Fidelity funds created an ad hoc committee (the Economies of Scale Committee) to analyze whether FMR attains economies of scale in respect of the management and servicing of the Fidelity funds, whether the Fidelity funds have appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale.

The Board recognized that the fund's management contract incorporates a "group fee" structure, which provides for lower group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and for higher group fee rates as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. FMR calculates the group fee rates based on a tiered asset "breakpoint" schedule that varies based on asset class. The Board considered that the group fee is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to fund shareholders when total Fidelity fund assets increase, even if assets of any particular fund are unchanged or have declined, because some portion of Fidelity's costs are attributable to services provided to all Fidelity funds, and all funds benefit if those costs can be allocated among more assets. The Board concluded that, given the group fee structure, fund shareholders will benefit from lower management fees as assets under FMR's management increase at the fund complex level, regardless of whether Fidelity achieves any such economies of scale.

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The Board concluded, taking into account the analysis of the Economies of Scale Committee, that economies of scale, if any, are being appropriately shared between fund shareholders and Fidelity.

Amendment to Description of Group Fee Rate. At its July 2013 meeting, the Board voted to approve an amendment to the fund's management contract to modify the description of the "group fee rate" effective August 1, 2013. The Board noted that under the prior description in the contract, the group fee rate was based on the average net assets of all registered investment companies with which FMR has management contracts. Under the contract's tiered asset breakpoint schedule, the group fee rate is lower as total fund assets under FMR's management increase, and higher as total fund assets under FMR's management decrease. The Board considered that the prior description would have excluded the assets of 64 Fidelity sector funds from the group fee rate calculation once Fidelity SelectCo, LLC, an affiliate of FMR, assumed management responsibilities for those funds. The Board noted that modifying the description of the group fee rate to continue to include the assets of those 64 funds for purposes of determining group fee rate breakpoints would avoid an immediate adverse impact on the group fee rate for any fund.

Additional Information Requested by the Board. In order to develop fully the factual basis for consideration of the Fidelity funds' Advisory Contracts, the Board requested and received additional information on certain topics, including: (i) fund performance trends and Fidelity's long-term strategies for certain funds; (ii) the potential to further rationalize the Fidelity fund lineup with the possibility of achieving savings for the funds and Fidelity; (iii) the methodology with respect to competitive fund data and peer group classifications; (iv) the arrangements with, and performance of, certain sub-advisers on behalf of the Fidelity funds, as well as certain proposed participating affiliate arrangements; (v) the realization of fall-out benefits in certain Fidelity business units; (vi) Fidelity's group fee structures, including the rationale for the individual fee rates of certain categories of funds and the definition of group assets; (vii) trends regarding industry use of performance fee structures and the performance adjustment methodologies applicable to the Fidelity funds; (viii) additional competitive analysis regarding the total expenses for certain classes; and (ix) fund profitability methodology, including Fidelity's cost allocation methodology, and the impact of certain factors on fund profitability results.

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Based on its evaluation of all of the conclusions noted above, and after considering all factors it believed relevant, the Board ultimately concluded that the advisory fee structures are fair and reasonable, and that the fund's Advisory Contracts should be renewed.

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Investment Adviser

Fidelity Management & Research Company

Boston, MA

Investment Sub-Advisers

Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.) Inc.

Fidelity Management & Research
(Hong Kong) Limited

Fidelity Management & Research
(Japan) Inc.

FMR Co., Inc.

General Distributor

Fidelity Distributors Corporation

Smithfield, RI

Transfer and Service Agents

Fidelity Investments Institutional
Operations Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Fidelity Service Company, Inc.

Boston, MA

Custodian

Citibank, N.A.

New York, NY

(Fidelity Investment logo)(registered trademark)

AMPZ-UANN-0214
1.9585884.100

Item 2. Code of Ethics

As of the end of the period, December 31, 2013, Fidelity Advisor Series I (the trust) has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Board of Trustees of the trust has determined that Joseph Mauriello is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.   Mr. Mauriello is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.  

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Fees and Services

The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, "Deloitte Entities") in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered to Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund (the "Fund"):

Services Billed by Deloitte Entities

December 31, 2013 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

$52,000

$-

$4,700

$1,100

December 31, 2012 FeesA

 

Audit Fees

Audit-Related Fees

Tax Fees

All Other Fees

Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap II Fund

$54,000

$-

$4,600

$800

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The following table presents fees billed by Deloitte Entities that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee for services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund and that are rendered on behalf of Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the Fund ("Fund Service Providers"):

Services Billed by Deloitte Entities

 

December 31, 2013A

December 31, 2012A

Audit-Related Fees

$765,000

$910,000

Tax Fees

$-

$-

All Other Fees

$795,000

$955,000

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

"Audit-Related Fees" represent fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the fund audit or the review of the fund's financial statements and that are not reported under Audit Fees.

"Tax Fees" represent fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund.

"All Other Fees" represent fees billed for services provided to the fund or Fund Service Provider, a significant portion of which are assurance related, that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the fund, excluding those services that are reported under Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees or Tax Fees.

Assurance services must be performed by an independent public accountant.

* * *

The aggregate non-audit fees billed by Deloitte Entities for services rendered to the Fund, FMR (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any Fund Service Provider for each of the last two fiscal years of the Fund are as follows:

Billed By

December 31, 2013 A

December 31, 2012 A

Deloitte Entities

$1,685,000

$1,900,000

A Amounts may reflect rounding.

The trust's Audit Committee has considered non-audit services that were not pre-approved that were provided by Deloitte Entities to Fund Service Providers to be compatible with maintaining the independence of Deloitte Entities in its audit of the Fund, taking into account representations from Deloitte Entities, in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board rules, regarding its independence from the Fund and its related entities and FMR's review of the appropriateness and permissibility under applicable law of such non-audit services prior to their provision to the Fund Service Providers.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The trust's Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by a fund's independent registered public accounting firm relating to the operations or financial reporting of the fund. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.

The Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee's consideration of non-audit services by the audit firms that audit the Fidelity funds. The policies and procedures require that any non-audit service provided by a fund audit firm to a Fidelity fund and any non-audit service provided by a fund auditor to a Fund Service Provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund ("Covered Service") are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided.

All Covered Services must be approved in advance of provision of the service either: (i) by formal resolution of the Audit Committee, or (ii) by oral or written approval of the service by the Chair of the Audit Committee (or if the Chair is unavailable, such other member of the Audit Committee as may be designated by the Chair to act in the Chair's absence). The approval contemplated by (ii) above is permitted where the Treasurer determines that action on such an engagement is necessary before the next meeting of the Audit Committee.

Non-audit services provided by a fund audit firm to a Fund Service Provider that do not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fidelity fund are reported to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis.

Non-Audit Services Approved Pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) and (ii) of Regulation S-X ("De Minimis Exception")

There were no non-audit services approved or required to be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the De Minimis Exception during the Fund's last two fiscal years relating to services provided to (i) the Fund or (ii) any Fund Service Provider that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the trust's Board of Trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a)(i) The President and Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the trust's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(a)(ii) There was no change in the trust's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the trust's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits

(a)

(1)

Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH.

(a)

(2)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(a)

(3)

Not applicable.

(b)

 

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Fidelity Advisor Series I

By:

/s/Kenneth B. Robins

 

Kenneth B. Robins

 

President and Treasurer

 

 

Date:

February 26, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/Kenneth B. Robins

 

Kenneth B. Robins

 

President and Treasurer

 

 

Date:

February 26, 2014

By:

/s/Christine Reynolds

 

Christine Reynolds

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date:

February 26, 2014